Lil Buddha

"The fallen, the near extinction, those who wish to die, the rich, those who have been loved by life, and those who have been chosen. Are you ready to leave everything you have behind? Are you, the ones chosen by the gods themselves, ready to write history?" "Are you, the reason for the creation of the line between life and death, ready to become holy beings? Are you ready to climb beside Zeus, Odin, Archangel Michael, Lucifer the Fallen Angel, Buddha and others? Are you ready to become a God?" "You've been chosen!" These words would be the words James would hear the most from the moment he entered the tower. Behind the strange events, special feelings and dozens of things lost, James would have only one thing on his mind: "I will break through the tower and meet Chaos himself."

When a game developer dies in a freak accident, he wakes up inside his own creation, the MMORPG Avalon Online. However, instead of being a powerful player, he’s reanimated as a lowly NPC, a mere blacksmith’s apprentice. But this NPC is different—he has access to the game’s hidden AI system, giving him the ability to alter the world’s code. As he uncovers the truth behind the evolving NPC consciousness, he must lead a rebellion against both players and administrators to save his world and, perhaps, all virtual worlds from destruction.

If you're reading this, chances are you’re drawn to the allure of Eastern-themed stories... tales of ancient clans, mystical arts, and the relentless pursuit of immortality. Now, imagine waking up one day to find yourself reincarnated into the very world you’ve always longed to experience, A world where martial prowess and cultivation define one’s destiny. You’ve been reborn into one of the four major clans, a place of power, prestige, and unimaginable resources. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted. Or so it seems. But there's a cruel twist to this dream-like fate. Despite being surrounded by unparalleled talent and limitless potential, you discover that you can't cultivate. Not a single trace of spiritual energy will respond to your call. In a world where the strong thrive and the weak perish, you're nothing more than a powerless mortal. Imagine the scorn you’d face... every sneer, every whispered insult, every condescending gaze. As the sole member of your clan who cannot harness the power of the elements, you become the laughingstock, the shame of a family that has produced immortal powerhouses for millennia. Would you still cling to this world, or would you long for the ordinary life you once knew? For Feng Chen, this nightmare was a living reality. Born into the revered Feng Clan, his destiny was supposed to be one of greatness. Yet, for 14 excruciating years, he struggled in vain, unable to cultivate even the smallest amount of spiritual energy. Every day was a reminder of his inadequacy, every encounter a painful lesson in humility. His name, once spoken with pride, became synonymous with failure... a blemish on the illustrious history of his lineage. Finally, the clan could bear it no longer. Stripped of his name, his rights, and his dignity, Feng Chen was cast out, exiled from the only home he had ever known. With nothing left to live for, he wandered into the wilderness, seeking solitude in a desolate cave where he could quietly fade away from the world that had forsaken him. As he lay on the cold stone, his body broken and his spirit shattered, he closed his eyes, ready to embrace the darkness. But just as the last flicker of hope was about to die out, something extraordinary happened… *Ding!* – Activating Seclusion System! But who would've known... That this System wasn't an Ordinary one Either... ******** [ GRAVE WARNING- this book is only for those who are patient enough.. if u do not have patience, please do not read this book cuz the starting chaps are nothing but to build up story and to test the readers patience.] Just letting you guys know that its a slow paced story with a system that focuses on making its host train in seclusion… but ofcourse thats not all to it as that would make everything so boring no? So expect many adventures… And yes he will have a harem (sigh… poor lil me) yes the System of the story is unique altho seemingly normal at first, it'll show its true colours in the story.. Also, the MC might feel a bit bratty and spoiled at first but trust my cookin.. Upload schedule? 2 chapters everyday! More if u gibe me money ;-; Drop ur comments and reviews btw… votes too… and coins :) *Points a gun at u*

The Storm Calling Buddha/ Alternate Title: The Cult of Immortality A world set on the basis of 'might makes right'. A world where clear lines were drawn between mortals and immortals, the lower and the higher. A world where cultivation was real, where going against the heavens was considered the only meaningful way to live. That was the world that Luke Griffiths, or rather Mo Yangling found himself in now. How would he, a devout Buddhist and avid reader of Wuxia novels fare in such a world? And was it really going to be the exact same as the many stories he had read in the past? That only time could tell... ___________________________________________ Also, another good tag for this that I couldn't find would be 'Strong to Stronger MC' Just felt the need to add this here.

Our world had been polluted. The emergence of Extraordinary Creatures, legends of ghosts and demons, Cultivation and Evolution, the clash of mystical objects and techniques, the doors to other dimensions had been opened. Some fought to cross, others fled... All of this began after the Sky Tipping.

"Nine Heavens cast down the Undying Tree, from the tomb the Immortal's bones were fetched; Taoist Venerable tut-tutted as they drank blood plasma, Old Buddha relished in the chew of meat; Beasts and livestock rang the Dharma Drum, city foxes and hole-dwelling rats boiled in the pot; In the Immortality Wine, the resentful spirits were fishy, at the Killing Banquet, the Dao Fruit was bitter!” In this world where Daoist Skill manifested, countless Sect Cultivators, Side Door Magicians, princes and scholars, officials of high rank and nobles all coveted immortality! Owl God Tomb, stealing heavenly secrets, Pearl Gathering Skill, Holy Infant Pill, bone effigies, Yin God Shrine, human-transformed monsters, Undying Elixir, Red Line Poison, Blood Immortal insects, Mermaid Meat, gold-threaded robes, Five Poisons Primordial Spirit, Seven Star Life Extension... They killed and harmed life only to steal the "Killing Dao Fruit" borne upon that Undying Tree! Until... a sly "Fishing Man" came to this world. Wang Yuan, born with the Small Book of Life and Death, had but a simple and unadorned dream: Amid bustling strings and smoky vistas, on a night bathed in moonlight, in peace and quiet did I lean on the rail, savoring the wind, toasting to the stars. With his "Bride in bridal clothes," watching the sunrise at Taishan in the morning, admiring Qionghua in Luoyang at noon, and drinking under the aurora by the North Sea in the evening. "But you all smell so incredibly fragrant! No more, none shall escape, for today I shall crowdfund Cultivating Immortality! Please... my treasure, turn around!” The blood-red veil of the Bride abruptly fluttered to the ground.

[The latest masterpiece by the author of Reverend Insanity] In the heart of a volcano, the mechanical fairy palace left by the ancients longed for a successor. The mother sacrificed her life to obtain the treasure seal of the fairy palace, entrusting it to Ning Zhuo on her deathbed. Buddha Heart Demon Seal! To deliver oneself to enlightenment, and others to demonhood. The bearer of the seal, by lightly engraving the Heart Demon Seal, could control mechanisms as if they were feathers. While others wielded it, exhausted in spirit and heavy in mind; Ning Zhuo could command it with ease, light and graceful as in a dance. Ning Zhuo said, "Mother, your child will surely fulfill your trust and claim that fairy palace!" Indeed: The chance encounter with a spirited secret, where skill merges with supreme logic. Universes open to new realms, where natural beauty rivals the heavens. Ancient bells transmit the law, dancing under the moon's pure radiance. With the true form embodying myriad things, who in the world could contend!

Su Heng had traversed to a world where demons were resurrecting, and the human realm was like hell. Water ghosts, fog demons, and drought monsters... powerful demons plagued the land. Major clans used fierce spirits for medicine, residing high above the clouds, while common folk struggled desperately amidst a divine, eerie apocalypse. In these chaotic times, Su Heng awoke with the talent of a Celestial Eater. His body grew limitlessly, gaining a property point for every pound he gained in weight. The bizarre and terrifying demons who slaughtered cities and eradicated nations were, to him, the most sweet and superior ingredients. He devoured their flesh and blood, feasted on their sinews and bones, plundered their Divine Skills, and seized their destinies. From the "Pure Yang Skill" to the "Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique," from the "Golden Bell Guard" to the "Demon Buddha's Golden Body," even the most ordinary martial arts in Su Heng's hands could burst forth incredible power. Years later... Su Heng's demonic body was colossal, his weight immeasurable. With a hundred hearts and a thousand arms, mortals were nothing more than ants to him — all gods and buddhas of the heavens, come to battle! ... This book is also known as "Godzilla of The Low Martial World."

The Earth mutated and an entire city disappeared from its original world! Su Yi arrived in the Different World strangely with the whole city, where demons ran amok, dynasty hegemony. There was no peace of modern civilization, only the law of jungle! Fortunately, his phone also changed... Gods, demons, monsters, Buddhas, fairies, etc., were all pulled into his mobile phone for his use! I am the king of demons, and I am the Lord of gods!

We are born free; yet, why do the deities and Buddhas claim supremacy! Bodhisattva, Buddha, Deity? ... I shall wipe out all your Divine Souls! If the heavens obstruct me, I will shatter these heavens; if the earth obstructs me, I will crush this earth! Tathagata, today you must return to me—five hundred years! ...

The Buddha said all beings are equal, so why then does he sit high on the peak of Mount Meru, issuing commands and directions? Tathagata, you owe me five hundred years! A Monkey King who could recall past and present lives, this time, could he leap out of Tathagata's palm? … [Guaranteed three updates every day, never to fall behind, or may I chop off my own hand.]

"I am Yang Jian. By the time you read this, I've already been dead..." A strange parchment, an eye that peeks into the darkness. This is the memoir of a person who survived.

After Su Chaoxi was killed by her parents' blatant favoritism, she was reborn before her son became a murderer. Only after being reborn did she realize that the mother-in-law, whom her parents described as having a 'Buddha's mouth and a snake's heart,' was actually a people-pleaser; the twins whom they called inherently bad seeds were just neglected and lonely geniuses; and her domineering and brutal husband was actually a top-tier romantic! In this life, with her mother-in-law alive and her husband doting on her, Su Chaoxi held her children tight and fiercely slapped herself twice. The mistakes made in her last life, she swore to make up for in this one. - Xie Tianyin woke up one morning to discover that his restless wife, who previously would cry, make scenes, or threaten suicide, started to adopt a gentler approach to get together with his illegitimate younger brother. Xie Tianyin saw through everything, only wishing for her to stay by his side. But unconsciously, the reclusive and morose twins became increasingly cheerful, the depressive and pessimistic old mother smiled more and more, the business he was determined to ruin was thriving, and even his grandfather, who had been utterly disappointed with him, asked why he didn't visit home more often. Xie Tianyin: ??? What happened?

Pure cosmic energy infused itself into the body of a man. Adapting to its new host, the pure energy began to change as it sensed the man’s buried desire to control others—those who had once made his life a living hell. And so, the Body Control System was born, shaped by his will. This overwhelming power began to affect the man, driving him to unearth the grudges of his past. One by one, he exacted revenge on those who had once destroyed his life, controlling their bodies without altering their awareness, leaving them tormented and helpless as they lost control over their own movements.

Read My Second Work: http://wbnv.in/a/e6ieLLY Name: The Lustful Young Master Has A System!. You can either search for it or look in my profile, you'll find it the both way! ### I was a normal kid... a kid who wanted nothing other than a happy family. Was that too much to ask for? So, why did everything turn out this way? Was asking for a normal, caring family too much that everything became worse? Why did it come to this? Why was my innocent mother murdered? Why did they do it? ... These were the thoughts running through the mind of the 4-year-old boy as he watched an unknown man—someone he had never seen in his entire life—scar him, kill his mother, and slaughter his entire family. At that moment, something clicked inside him—a burning desire to avenge his mother, who had shielded him from his abusive father. His father would come home late, drunk, and beat him and his mother, taking out his frustration over unpaid debts and the persistent threats from the loan shark. After all that messed-up shit, good things started happening to him. He was adopted by loving new parents and received a teacher who genuinely wanted to help him improve every day. But after all he’d endured, his mindset had changed entirely at a young age. Nobody could be trusted, and only the dead could keep their mouths shut. With this mindset, he manipulated everyone around him to maintain a peaceful life so he could peacefully kill every member of the Vorontsov bloodline—the ones who caused his suffering. ### He did everything he could: research, spending money without a care, hiring mercenaries, and achieving the revenge he so desperately sought. But in the end, he felt empty—a soul without any purpose, which led him to take his own life right after accomplishing his revenge. But was that all? Of course not. After he died, something amazing, eye-popping, and hard to believe happened—he somehow reincarnated into an unknown world where the strong rule and the weak kneel. A world where immortality is not a dream, and the power to destroy millions of universes with a single snap is a reality. This was the new reality for Ivan, who longed to rest in his mother’s embrace after all that had happened. Upon reincarnation, he also received something else: a magical entity called "The Netori System." A system that empowers him if he NTRs others and takes their wives or girlfriends. It also told him something he thought impossible—that he could even revive his mother who died years ago. With a new purpose driving him, he set out to NTR everyone, especially those called "Sons of Destiny," who get everything handed to them on a silver platter. *** This is a slow-paced novel. If you’re a soft-hearted person, I suggest that you find another novel because this one isn’t all sunshine and rainbows; it has a really dark start and stays dark throughout. --- 150 Power stone - 1 Extra Bonus Chapter 40 Golden Tickets - 1 Extra Bonus Chapter 1 Castle - 4 Extra Chapters All the Bonus chapters will be released on Sunday. ### Tags: Blackmail, BDSM (Sometime), Ruthless Mc, Evil Mc, Cold Mc, Playful Mc, Manipulative Mc, Actor Mc, Overpowered Mc, Fast Growth Rate, Cucking Son of destiny and others, NO NTR (Netorare) to the MC: NEVER, No Yuri, MILF, Virgin, System, Incest, Mommy, Lil Bit Sentiment System. ### If you want to buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/GodlyMadara Follow my facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558532826959

Hellow guys! This is a book filled with peoms and poetry!And just lil heads-up,I'm the author that writes usually when I grieve so I hope you enjoy reading it

A young boy was living peacefully. Although he was poor and alone, he was happy with what he had. Until one day, a girl came into his lonely life, making it worth living. However, this also didn't last long when the girl he considered his only family in the world got afflicted with a mysterious illness! In the end, he sold his parent's house, the last memory he had of them, hoping to save his Lil Sis. He was even willing to live in the slums if he could save her and, for the first time in his life, stop this tragedy from happening! But fate yet played another trick on him when a greedy shop owner sold him fake medicine and tricked all the money he got after selling his parents' house! After being pushed into the corner, he hated those treacherous people; he hated the unfair life, and he even hated Heaven itself! In the moment of hatred and helplessness, he holloed to the sky, "IF I HAVE THE POWER, I'LL STEAL FROM HEAVEN ITSELF, JUST LIKE HOW IT STEALS EVERYONE FROM ME!" However, this boy didn't know that this absurd wish would be granted one day by something called the system, and it would also force him to walk on the path of a THIEF! A path that was despised and loathed by Heaven itself! ______ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vbTZJb2s

---- [ DING ] [ Common Sense Hijack System Activated ] ---- That notification was the start of a whole new life for Karl. He who just used to be working at a convenience store and always getting annoying complaints from customers and some shady words from his manager. Become a totally free man who can flip common sense upside down! ****** Cover by AI ------ Support Me By Gifts or Power Stones ----- ***** Release Schedule: - 11:00 PM (GMT+8) *****

"It's either you marry a bastard or a bastard". " I can't see the difference". "oh sorry my bad it's either you marry a bastard or a refined scum". "what is the difference?". " One is a total bastard and the other is a slight bastard". " That makes sense what about you will marry a bastard or a bastard?". " Myself " " I think that's not a choice ". " oh " "What did you need my help with " "An interview " " I don't know but they would probably ask about yourself ". " My name and age that's easy ". " Not only that character, qualifications and hobbies included ". "Is sleeping a hobby ". "obviously not " "What am I suppose to say ?". " maybe reading, traveling anything but sleeping ". " oh " " let's give it a try, Hello, what is your name?". " Applicant " "No! your name ". " I don't want to say ". " Oh, little about yourself ". " I'm 17 and I like reading ". " why do you want this job?" "Because I came for the interview ". " No, that's the part you say a lot of nice stuff like how passionate you are". "Oh, My name is Applicant,17 , like to sleep and scam people, Nice to meet you ". "Aish" The cover is not mine, credit to the owner. email me: lilmaya63@gmail.com.

Upon returning home, Gabriel finds his mother dead and his little sister missing. Before he can process the tragedy, he’s attacked by bandits, beaten, and sold to a merchant. Eventually, Gabriel ends up at an auction house, where he’s purchased by Lady Isabella Lunara Phoenix, daughter of a Duke. Thus begins Gabriel’s new life as Isabella’s personal guard. However, shadows gather as dark forces plot to overthrow the imperial king and bring about the world’s end. As Gabriel trains and faces the perils of his new role, he must confront the evil surrounding him while searching for his lost sister. Will Gabriel find the strength to defend against the encroaching darkness and uncover the fate of his family, or will his journey end before he can find his own glory?

The story of Guardian follows the human protagonist Rey Stein on a journey from his humble begins as a professional soccer player to defying the very gods that rule the universe. Through his journey he'll face insurmountable hardships which will test and push him to new heights time and time again. Join Rey as he, and many others embark on a journey to become the strongest. AUTHOR'S NOTES Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, a lil romance, Mythology, Mystery, Exploration, Comedy (a lot I know) Protagonist: [Human] Rey Stein Birth: Eardh Estimated Completion Length: maybe 4000 chapters? Release Rate: as I get to it

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Xiao Wen, the son-in-law of the Xiao family is seen as a trash of the family due to not having a meridian. Due to that he is seen as unworthy by his in-laws due to the fact that meridians are needed in cultivation, and due to the advancements in science cultivation and the supernatural isn't seen as being true. Though most of the high families still practice it. Due to that he is seen as unworthy of his place and is looked down upon by the family. But then he was divorced by his wife due to their parents wishes which causes him to be ousted out of the home. While he tried to survive he wasn't given any support which eventually resulted in him dying. But then in a twist of fate he is given training by the legendary Buddha who helps him reach enlightenment and now he is back in the world of the living and will now show his worth to the Xiao family. This is the story of the Enlightened Son-in-law!

[Mature content] Xu Chenyao was switched from birth and grew up in the countryside, she lived with her grandfather and learnt medicine under him. 20 years later, the Bai family came to reclaim their lost daughter. “Dont worry I’ll take good care of you sister Yao, you’ll definitely love living in the city..” Her sister smiled cunningly as she patted Xu Chenyao’s back. But life didn’t seem so easy for Xu Chenyao when she returned to the Bai family and before she knew it, she was getting married to her apparently “betrothed” fiancé only to be dumped at the alter. [Excerpt] “Dear wife what must I do to make you love me more? You’re even stingy with a kiss.” “Just follow me around and be a good wife slave..” So he followed her everywhere, chasing the bees that came close to her. #multiple identities #Extreme face slapping #Sweet delicious payback #Wife Slave Dont forget your send a lil gift and boost our character images. If you want to see the other characters as well as short clips and whatnot. Do join our discord server, we’ll love to have you there! ^..^

a girl becomes a nun after the pressure on her to become intensifies just as she taught things were going to bad as a nun for her but when she enters the church she encounters worse and little did she know who the people behind it ..

The decent of the seven energies had the world in turmoil, and because of this the human race had to be sent to other worlds. The seven energies began to remold the earth but about 30+ people were not affected by the summoning seeing this the world forcefully dragged them to a demonic realm with caused them to dive into endless slaughter . After the remolding of earth, superhumans, cultivators of all sorts, demons, buddhas, gods, and all sorts of fantastical creatures appeared on earth. And with that the human race faces many challenges and many challenges ahead, Tristan Clay who was also dragged to the demonic realm was suddenly struck by lightning and got a mysterious guide Soon after he realized that it was a guide that would drag him to mysterious worlds witch forced him to evolve into an ultimate being . But he would soon realize he wasn't the only one for the other 30+ people who went to the demonic realm was also forced into this predicament.

Brianna was a 28-year-old girl who had a miserable and destitute life because all the money she was paid was not enough to pay her mom’s hospital bills and provide their basic needs. Luckily for her, her uncle got a work for her to be a waitress at his club and that he will give her enough money to be able to take care of her mom. She started to work there as a waitress, it was going on well until a she had a quarrel with one of their regular customers named Leon which was resolved when she was forced to apologize After some weeks later her cousin arrived in the country as she was out of the city some time ago to study. One night her father drugged Leon so that his daughter would sleep with her unfortunately he slept with her unknowingly because they were both drunk. So, he was forced to marry each other by his parents although it was unintended, and they did not like each other. This made Kelsey angrier, so she tried to destroy the marriage in several ways, but all her plans failed. Life was still miserably because she and Leon always fight and there was no peace in the house for one single day. They both opened a new page when her boyfriend during her youth years saw her and wanted to marry her although she was married but Leon did not agree so they ended up fighting each other whenever he comes to visit her. One day they had a fight where Leon was severely hurt, and he was rushed to the hospital. He went into coma for some days, and he finally woke up on the fifth day. Brianna was confessing her love to him unknowingly because she taught, he was still in coma until he raised his head and blinked his eyes. so, she tried to hit him to be sure, when she realized he was awake, she took her bag and run because she was too shy to look at him. He got up from the bed and chased after her where he held her hand and turned her around and told her that he heard all she said and there he also confessed his love for her.

Theresa was born out of wedlock was taken care of by her mum and grandmother. They moved to the city to find a job she got employed as a waitress in a coffee shop. She had 2 friends in high school, which she spends a lot of time with. She was someone who took studying very seriously and her dream was to be one of the greatest scientists. She got enrolled into one of the top 5 rated schools in the country. She then meets 2 other girls in her dormitory who changed her lifestyle completely to an unacceptable one. This behavior lasted for a long while. She was introduced to a boy by one of her friends. She started spending more time with him than her friends. She was warned by her friends and her mum to be careful with her boyfriend because he might have other plans. She ignored their advice and went on having fun with him. Not knowing he had a bet on her with his friends and she was later raped by her boyfriend when she was drunk. She regretted her actions but couldn’t go back home and to her friend since she abandoned her mum and ignored her friend for a very long time. So, she left home and went to the village to look for job so she can be earning some money. Fortunately, a man offered her a job to work as a vender at one of the markets in the village where she sold fruit and vegetables. There she meets her high school friend who has always loved her. They dated for some time and got married.

Dalam dunia yang terhubung oleh alam semesta yang kompleks, para pahlawan dari berbagai zaman dan mitologi bersatu untuk menghadapi ancaman terbesar yang pernah ada. Ketika Lucifer dan Seven Deadly Sins mengancam menghancurkan keseimbangan alam semesta, seorang pemuda bernama Lucas Nordhaven menjadi pahlawan tak terduga yang dipilih untuk memimpin perlawanan. Dengan bantuan dewa-dewa dan tokoh-tokoh bersejarah seperti Raja Arthur, Buddha, dan banyak lagi, Lucas memimpin pasukan yang terdiri dari manusia, dewa, dan makhluk mitologi lainnya untuk melawan kegelapan yang menyebar. Namun, di balik konflik epik ini, rahasia-rahasia misterius terkuak, memicu perjalanan yang berbahaya dan membingungkan. Saat para pahlawan menghadapi Seven Deadly Sins dan musuh-musuh jahat lainnya, mereka juga menemukan koneksi dan pertempuran internal yang membentuk mereka sebagai individu. Dalam perjalanan ini, cinta dan persahabatan berkembang, hubungan romantis terbangun di tengah kekacauan pertempuran. Namun, kehadiran sosok-sosok misterius seperti Enigma dan Paradox, serta permainan kuasa di antara dewa-dewa, semakin memperumit situasi. Pertarungan berubah menjadi pertarungan dalam diri sendiri dan memaksa para pahlawan untuk menghadapi dilema moral yang sulit. Saat perang semakin memanas dan rahasia-rahasia tersembunyi terkuak, para pahlawan harus menghadapi pilihan yang sulit, mengorbankan kepentingan pribadi demi keseimbangan alam semesta. Dalam pertempuran akhir yang mendebarkan, mereka harus menghadapi Lucifer, Seven Deadly Sins, dan ancaman yang lebih besar. "JOUR-NEY" adalah sebuah epik yang penuh dengan petualangan, misteri, persahabatan, dan cinta, yang mengangkat pertanyaan-pertanyaan tentang kekuatan, pengorbanan, dan tujuan sejati kehidupan. Dalam perjalanan yang menggetarkan, para pahlawan harus menghadapi ujian tak terduga dan menemukan makna sejati dari keberanian dan keyakinan dalam menghadapi kegelapan yang mengancam alam semesta.

"Are you fucking serious?!" "Ana its not wh-" "-Don't, call me that." She cut her off grabbing her bag walking through the waves of people. Her cheeks flushed, her heart racing like she just ran a marathon. When she got out of the fully packed house the cold air hit her like a brick wall prickling at her skin. 'Fuck you fuck this fuck fuck fuck' She thought as she ran past the blazing street lights, her mind too occupied by thoughts to notice the dogs and car alarms blaring from a far. She finally slowed down, panting trying to catch air back into her lungs. She collapsed on a nearby bench looking up at the stars, slightly calming down by the sight of them. She closed her eyes enjoying the breeze going over her cooling her down. a Few minutes passed when her stomach churned, she felt uneasy, something was off. She quickly shot up to see a few men approaching her calling out to her. She swiftly got up and paced away from them whlie turning around to check if they were catching up. 'I need to get-' Suddenly she walked into someone, it was a man. She couldn't see much in the dark apart from a hat he was wearing. He was fairly tall and had a slightly intimidating air about him. "Hey lil lady wait up for us!" She heard a voice call out from behind her, she looked up at the stranger in a panicked pleading expression. He then hugged her to his side and whispered "Follow my lead."