Toothless Umbrella

In a country ruled by ruthless gangs and ancient clans, where violence is a way of life, young Handa Hinto is thrust into a brutal world of bloodshed and betrayal. With danger lurking around every corner, he must navigate treacherous alliances, deadly rivalries, and unforgiving streets—all while chasing the ghost of the one who stole the most precious person from his life. As he delves deeper into the underworld, Hinto will be forced to fight, survive, and uncover dark secrets that could shake the very foundations of the world he thought he knew.

The sugary sweet life of the beautiful young Miss Asher. Plunged into wealth and riches, while growing under an umbrella shade from the stench of poverty and struggles. The Riechard family's lovely little Miss, who grew absent from her parents love; from a young age living under the Reichard family household. She waxed quickly older with time. Becoming a woman of noble virtues and good characters. Graduating from a top institute of medicine and a perfect fiance who loves and pampers her along with his family. Her world came to crash, when false news flies all over the city. Showcasing her life; painted as immoral and loose virtue, tarnishing the perfect image and reputation once built. Pushed from the once family that raised her, canceling her engagement proposal and left devastated. ----- A rainy night in Tyle city. The silhouette of a petite woman walked under the rain in the empty street, amidst the heavy beating and showering droplets. She dragged her weary herself through the cold and judging streets fully drenched as a lifeless corpse pushed around. Her clothes stuck to her from the rain, with eyes devoid of an actual sight. Crossing the deserted roads across the street, when a car collided into her, falling unconscious on the wet road. Asher opens her eyes, slowly to the soft warmth around her, feeling like death had taken her; only to see an intravenous inserted in her hands and beside her bed a man stood there holding a paper. " Miss, my boss saved your life. In exchange he wants a marriage contract with you. "

“I'm on the hunt for someone special, someone who would howl at the full moon with me. And you, my dear, seem to check all the right boxes,” Thorin tried to seduce Riona with his mesmerizing gaze. “Not in this lifetime, not in any lifetime.” But Riona couldn’t stand the sight of that smug face. What did Thorin hope to gain from a fangless vampire who couldn’t even turn into a bat, anyway? There must be something seriously wrong with the brain of that infuriating Alpha werewolf. *** Since their parents died, Riona Kahler and her brother have been adopted by the King of Eira, who treats them more like overworked houseplants than a cherished family. As the only vampires in Eira without fangs, they're outcasts among their own kind, toothless and ridiculed. Riona's spirit remains unbroken until her brother falls ill due to the palace's cruelty. Determined to protect him, Riona vows to escape, but there's only one way to do that. Thorin Klein is one of the most famous Alpha werewolves, renowned not only for his charming looks but also for claiming the Alpha title at the tender age of thirteen. Despite his howling success, his mother’s powerful werewolf clan, the Klein, never acknowledged him because his father went rogue. Determined to prove his worth to the Klein clan, Thorin believes he has finally found a potential solution. Though Riona couldn’t stand being around Thorin for more than one second, Riona realizes that marriage is their only path to achieving their goals. It's a love story that bites and barks in all the right places. #werewolf #Alpha #vampire #fromslavetoqueen #enemiestolovers #strongFL #contractmarriage

How does it feel to leave your peaceful lake and move into a troubled ocean?". Annabelle, a young lady with a striking beauty, loses her little comfortable life after her  mother is diagnosed with leukemia and her father loses his job. Their once peacefully life became toxic for her and the rest of her family. Having two other siblings to look after, Annabelle decided it's best to leave college as she had no sponsor and being the eldest sibling, to support her family. In her desperation to get a job, she receives an offer to become a nanny to a grown young man.  Becoming Sinclair's personal servant  is  decision that left her soft, innocent self broken. Annabel who had always lived in the a family where she was treated as a princess, surrounded by her brothers  and a father who cared about her emotions now moves in with a harsh talker, Sinclair who takes pleasure in seeing her cry. He's not used to speaking nicely to people, it is not in his genes. "Are you just gonna stand there,  looking like a toothless bunny" Sinclair husky voice snaps Annabel out of her trans as he puffs out smoke from his nostrils approaching Anabel with a dangerous smirk. What will happen when this opposing world crashes, will Annabel be able to change Sinclair or will the good girl turn bad. Blurb: he had a non dating policy, he doesn't believe in love, he just want to use any girl that comes his way like a paper and toss into the trash can. But she believes in the world of love and her naiveness about the things of the world was a turn off for him. But will they ever get to accept each other's differences?. Climax: when things begins to get smooth between Sinclair and Anabel, a family crisis raise and Sinclair mom, had to persuade Anabel to leave Sinclair Resolution: Sinclair finds a way to resolve the family problem and decides to look for his love and they were able to continue their love. Plot Exposition: Anabel who once had a comfortable life had to sort for work when her mother became diagnosed with leukemia and her father loses his job at the same time. The devastating news broke her family financial stability and she had to drop out of college to help support her family. At the same period of her life, one bad boy in college from a wealth background and with an  expensive inheritance was troubling his mother a lot, requesting for new maid after firing a lot within a week. With a job offer available, Anabel jumps at the opportunity since she would be paid a huge amount of money. However Anabel was not expecting her new boss to be a complete asshole who takes joy in seeing her cry. "Get your fucking miserable self out" his favorite word became like the air she breaths in every moment. Having to watch his intimacy with countless girls was the least she had to endure in his hell. But she has no choice, even when she has to be his personal servant at his school, enduring the ridicule from him like an honorable award. Progressively, Sinclair begins to get drawn to Annabel's innocence. He became so possessive over her, to the point of sending his step brother whom  he had sworn not have anything to do with to the hospital. Plot twist: After Sinclair had sworn to make Annabel his first last date, his father who had divorced his mother and was married to a wealthy daughter of a politician, propose a contract marriage for him. Sinclair being his  stubborn self refuses the offer, then his father threatens to withdraw his only inheritance including withdrawing his support to his mother.  In other to save the future, Sinclair's mother goes and met Annabel and  persuade her to break up with Sinclair and run away from the country which she agreeded to, leaving Sinclair in a position to go after Annabel or break his first last date principle.

In a world ravaged by an apocalyptic transformation, Shin, an enigmatic warrior with fractured memories, fights for survival alongside Eris, a rogue assassin from the secretive organization Eclipsia. Haunted by glimpses of a woman with an umbrella and a past he cannot fully grasp, Shin embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind Project Revenant, a sinister experiment that created superhuman warriors. As Shin’s team traverses the ruins of civilization, they encounter survivors like Renji, a man with an obscured past, Kaito and Takeda, hardened warriors of the old world, and Ryoma, a leader who holds the key to their origins. The darkness looming over them is not just the mutated monsters of the night but also the relentless assassins of Eclipsia—Phantom Blade Veyne, Crimson Moon Lena, The Steel Oris, and the deadly Sniper Rael—each carrying ties to Eris' past and a mission to eliminate them all. With every battle, Shin unlocks terrifying abilities, hinting at a power beyond Project Revenant. The emergence of the Fractured Guardian, a being capable of warping time and space, forces Shin to face his destiny. In a climactic duel, the Guardian kneels before him, calling him King, shattering everything Shin believed about himself. As the assassins retreat, gravely wounded, and the night’s horrors momentarily subside, the true mastermind behind the calamity finally steps into the light. What is Eclipsia’s true goal? Who was Shin before the pod that released him 22 years ago? And what does it mean to be the Weaver of Fate? As the world plunges deeper into chaos, the battle has only begun.

Amid the scent of fresh ink, two figures stood at the crossroads of Serena Egbert’s life—one, a fleeting breeze, the other, an inescapable storm. Cedric Lawrence—the quiet presence who appeared beside her when she least expected. When the rain poured, he was there, silently offering an umbrella. When autumn’s chill crept in, he brought the warmth of a cup of tea. No promises, no grand declarations—just a memory that lingered. Alexander Cyrus—the tempest that disrupted her world. He was fire in the midst of winter, a force that drew her in despite the danger. He did not wait for the rain to fall—he was the storm itself, reckless, consuming, and impossible to ignore. Was love meant to be gentle, like a whisper carried by the wind? Or was it destined to be fierce, like a wildfire that refused to be tamed? In the brevity of youth, Serena must choose: hold onto the fleeting serenity, or embrace the chaos that threatened to consume her whole.

50 powerstones = one extra chapter 100 powerstones = two extra chapters 150 powerstones = three extra chapters ..... Supreme Degenerate Lust System—the cheat ability that no man should have, but Alex? Alex earned it. This was the tale of a boy who wanked so furiously, so relentlessly, that his own dick—his loyal, overworked, war-torn comrade—finally called it quits and fell off. The same boy who was so hopelessly obsessed with a toothless, wrinkled gilf that he died doing what he loved—slipping in his own divine nectar like a tragic hentai protagonist with a severe addiction problem. He thought that was the end. That his dream—to finally pork a gilf—would go forever unfulfilled. But fate? Fate was a kinky, twisted bastard. When Alex opened his eyes, he was no longer lying in a filthy, crime scene-esque bedroom covered in the stains of his sins. No. He was in a new world—a world of magic, kingdoms, dragons, elves, and all that fantasy nonsense. But Alex didn’t care about any of that. Swords? Magic? Heroic quests? Boring. No, he had ONE mission. A sacred goal. A holy pilgrimage. To finally find the ultimate, well-preserved gilf and achieve his life’s work. And with the Supreme Degenerate Lust System at his disposal? Nothing would stand in his way. Not kings. Not gods. Not even the laws of nature themselves. The legend of the Lustful Fool begins now.

Tang Chun Xi has been reborn into a world where the strong rule and the weak perish. Once the last survivor of a doomed universe, she wields a unique physique forged in the flames of desolation and a lunar umbrella that holds secrets of untold power. In her search for answers, she will face deadly enemies, cultivate strength to protect those she loves, and battle the fears that threaten to consume her. Amidst conspiracies and unexpected passions, Tang Chun Xi will tread an uncertain path toward legend—or destruction.

Umbrellas is a sci-fi fantasy novel set in a futuristic floating city in space, where an elite organization—also called Umbrellas—defends the universe from nightmarish alien creatures known as Annihiliths. Clark Smith, an ordinary man from Earth, suddenly finds himself in the body of Donovan Volgard, a reserved and mysterious Mage-type Visitor—one of Umbrellas’ elite operatives. With no idea how or why he ended up here, Donovan must think fast to avoid suspicion. He soon realizes that while he has access to the original Donovan’s memories, his personality remains his own. Forced to play along in this unfamiliar world, he takes his first steps into a life filled with magic, mystery, and interstellar danger—while secretly searching for a way back home.

"My fiance has a change of heart. Your fiance isn't in love with you. Why don't we get together and get married instead?" Natalia spoke without a hint of irony to the mysterious man—the embodiment of elegance as the man stood at the entrance to the cathedral under an umbrella on a rainless, cloudy day. After defying her family’s wishes to marry Vasili and agreeing to retreat from her budding modeling career, Natalia’s life turned upside down when her fiance abandoned her for another rising model from the same company on their wedding day. Amidst Natalia’s contempt, Alex Bruch came into the picture. Natalia thought her marriage with Alex, the man with blood-red lips and violet eyes, would be as mundane as asking each other what to have for breakfast... Above all else, she would have her revenge.

After suffering through mystery and disaster, two teens want more from the world. Joseph craves adventure and Tyler, with his portal opening umbrella can show him just how amazing and terrifying the world really is. Following the disappearance of his best friend Joseph stumbles upon a look alike with a similar name. Keeping this copycat with an incompatible personality by his side the two work to find the truth. Spending everyday so close together, they struggle to keep eachother at arms lengths to protect their own secrets. An adventurous boy who lost it all, an otherworldly version of his friend with unexplainable abilities, and one random undying dog. With each trip being their last a lifetime of adventure awaits.

In the frostbitten north, whispers drift on the wind—of a masked wanderer with a fox-like grin, twin blades flashing like winter lightning, carving a path toward an unspoken crown. Beneath the frozen lake, an old brute with silver hair gnaws on raw meat, his laughter echoing through the depths. A toothless servant shuffles in the shadows, a sword-box strapped to his bent back, its contents rattling with secrets. High atop a jagged peak, a young sage rides a dusty green ox, gazing at the world below with eyes too old for his face, yet he never steps beyond the ridge. And somewhere in the wild, a girl with a sunflower slung over her shoulder rides a hulking beast, her smile warm as summer, her hands cold with blood. In a realm where snow buries the past and storms herald the future, their paths are destined to cross—but for glory, vengeance, or something darker still? The wind knows, but it keeps its silence.

She was kneeling in front of the one man she never thought she would need. He wasn’t evil, nor had she ever heard of him indulging in any bad habits, but he was known for one thing—he was not a helper. Mercy was not in his nature, yet at that moment, she clung to the desperate hope that, just this once, he might make an exception and save her life. Lifting her head with effort, she winced under the heavy rain, dragging her broken legs in a feeble attempt to reach him. He stood tall before her, an umbrella shielding him from the downpour. Though she couldn’t make out his face clearly, his cold, piercing gaze burned straight through her soul. A pained grunt left her lips as she stretched a trembling hand toward him, barely able to function as her body weakened by the second. Her vision blurred, the darkness creeping in. The fire’s devastation had left her face unrecognizable, her skin raw with pain, her blood flowing freely. She knew she looked monstrous—exactly what they had intended to turn her into. And now, she could hardly see at all. “Please… help me,” she whispered, her voice barely audible over the storm. He crouched down to her level, his umbrella now shielding her from the rain. With a slow, deliberate motion, he placed a hand under her chin, tilting her face upward to meet his gaze. His voice was as indifferent as ever when he finally spoke. “I thought you knew… helping is not my thing.” Of course, she had known. But somehow, she had still hoped. Hoped that maybe—just maybe—he would make an exception. He wouldn't be that wicked to neglect her in this position. But it seemed she was doomed already. . . . She used to believe in love. She used to believe in family. She used to believe in trust. But trust had nearly cost Isabelle her life. Once, she was just an ordinary girl, hoping for a better future. A future that was promised to her—a life she thought would finally bring her happiness. But in one horrifying night, it was all ripped away. Betrayed, burned, and left to die, she learned the hardest truth: no one was coming to save her. Now, Isabelle is back—but she’s not the girl they left behind in the fire. With a new face and a new name, she has returned for one thing: revenge. But when the man who once refused to help her becomes the only one she can turn to, lines begin to blur. He is ruthless, powerful, and utterly unreadable. She should hate him because he is just one of them—she should fear him—but in his touch, she finds a dangerous kind of solace instead. And in his arms, she just might lose herself all over again. She knows she is playing with fire but maybe this fire won't hurt her.

One man, one umbrella, one sword. The Hall of a Thousand Heroes buzzes with speculation. A nameless figure, draped in black, moves unseen yet leaves behind whispers of his presence. His eyes, flashing gold and cyan, mark the moment he strikes. "Have you heard? He carries a crimson umbrella, concealing a blade within its frame." "Dressed like that, he must think himself a mystery." "But he is a mystery. Who is he, really?" Meanwhile, deep within the Realm of Evil, the man in black wipes his blade clean before sliding it back into its hidden sheath. His throne awaits, and as he leans into its shadows, a quiet chuckle escapes his lips.

Xu Wenping was forced into a blind date by his mother with a stunning CEO, Su Yurou, who was ten years older than him but still had a breathtaking figure and appearance. The two quickly fell in love, and everything seemed to be going well until they ended up in bed together. That was when Xu Wenping saw a photo of two women in Su Yurou's room—one was Su Yurou and the other was his ex-girlfriend from college! Xu Wenping asked, "Dear, who is this woman?" Su Yurou replied, "She is my daughter... oh wait, our daughter!" Xu Wenping was speechless. When the three of them met, Xu Wenping said with righteousness, "So what? You broke up with me, and now I'm marrying your mother. Why are you crying?"

Su Chen transmigrated to a parallel world and inherited a funeral company. To his surprise, he awakened the God-tier Funeral System because of it. Regardless of whether a person wanted to leave behind a legendary tale in the world, or they wanted to create a mysterious and extraordinary history so that others would suspect that they were bigwigs, they could do so through Su Chen’s funeral company. [With only 99 Yuan, I will appear personally at your funeral with a black tuxedo. With a black umbrella in my hand, I will silently observe the entire funeral.] [With 10,000 Yuan, there will be 100 men in black at your funeral. A Maybach will drive through your funeral and an old man, dressed in a Chinese tunic suit, will bow and put flowers on your tombstone. He will then leave with a stern expression.] [With 100,000 Yuan, 3000 men in black will appear at your funeral with black umbrellas. It will be a gray and drizzly day. A military helicopter will circle the sky. Three old men dressed in black Chinese tunic suits, and two teary women, will pay their respects at your tombstone.] … [With 10 billion Yuan, your funeral will be broadcast to the public via Livestream. The heavens and the earth will shake while your coffin is carried to its final destination by nine dragons. The entire world will dim! All the world leaders will kneel and bow before your grave. Bizarre phenomena will appear in the sky while dark clouds will loom over the vast space. All the stars in the sky shall decorate your tombstone while the sun and the moon bid farewell to you.] [The company can fulfill all kinds of requests as long as you pay us enough.] [Place an order now and you will have a mysterious past immediately.]

The Echoes of Rain is a poignant tale that explores the depths of human connection and the power of healing in unexpected places. Amara, a woman haunted by the ghosts of her past, finds solace in the familiar rhythm of the city and the comforting patter of raindrops. For her, the rain is a melancholy companion, a reminder of loves lost and dreams that have withered away like flowers deprived of sunlight. On a dreary evening, as she navigates the bustling train station, her umbrella slips from her grasp, rolling down the aisle as if fate itself has intervened. It is then that she encounters Noah, a stranger whose warm presence and effortless charm immediately disarm her. With a gentle smirk and a twinkle in his deep brown eyes, he retrieves her fallen umbrella, extending it to her with a casual heroism that catches her off guard. Despite her initial hesitation, Amara finds herself drawn to Noah's quiet confidence and genuine interest in her life. As the train carries them through the city, their conversation flows like a gentle stream, touching on shared passions for literature, music, and the beauty found in life's unplanned moments. When Amara confesses her complicated relationship with the rain, Noah listens without judgment, offering a simple reassurance that perhaps the right kind of rain could change her perspective. Their paths separate as abruptly as they converged, but the encounter leaves an indelible mark on Amara's soul. As she walks home, the rain no longer feels like a burden but a cleansing force, washing away the layers of grief and regret that have weighed her down for far too long. Fate intervenes once more when Amara unexpectedly encounters Noah at a cozy coffee shop, his presence as warm and inviting as the aroma of freshly brewed beans. This time, she doesn't hesitate to accept his invitation to join him, and their connection deepens as they peel back the layers of their pasts. Noah reveals the pain of his father's abandonment and his mother's unwavering strength in the face of adversity. Amara, in turn, confides her own struggles, the rain serving as a poignant metaphor for the memories that have haunted her for years. In each other's company, they find a safe haven, a place where their burdens can be shared and their souls can breathe freely. As their friendship blossoms into something deeper, Amara begins to see the world through a new lens. The rain that once represented sorrow now symbolizes rebirth and renewal, each droplet a reminder of the resilience that has carried her through life's storms. And in Noah's embrace, she finds the courage to confront the demons of her past, finally allowing herself to let go of the pain that has held her captive for far too long. In a poetic twist of fate, the story culminates in a rainstorm that washes away the last remnants of Amara's grief, leaving her standing in the downpour, face upturned to the heavens, arms outstretched in a silent embrace of the very thing that once haunted her. It is in this moment that she realizes the true power of love and connection, and the transformative nature of healing that can occur when two souls find each other in the most unexpected of places. The Echoes of Rain is a breathtaking exploration of the human spirit, a testament to the resilience that lies within us all, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, the possibility of hope and renewal exists, if only we have the courage to open our hearts and let the rain in.

Vol.1: Falling Into The Rain: The First Spark: The first volume introduces Gemini and Fourth as they navigate their deepening connection, with the backdrop of their busy, vibrant lives. Despite their apparent differences in personality, a magnetic attraction draws them together, leading to playful exchanges, flirtation, and building intimacy. In this volume, they begin to acknowledge their emotional chemistry, but neither is ready to admit the true depth of their feelings. As they spend time together, under the shared umbrella of fate, their sensuality and desires slowly awaken. The chapters explore moments of vulnerability, teasing, and connection-leading to tender moments of closeness, making their bond undeniable. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. * Vol.2: Beneath The Storm: A Dance Of Desire In the second volume, Gemini and Fourth are no longer strangers to the undeniable tension between them. Their emotions begin to surface in more profound and intimate ways. The narrative delves deeper into their emotional vulnerabilities and personal growth. They face moments of temptation and self-reflection, with their attraction growing into something more meaningful. This volume highlights their journey from playful flirtation to the realization of their desires and how they begin to explore the emotional and physical aspects of their connection. They begin to share more personal moments, learning to trust each other with their insecurities and dreams. The storm of passion and longing is undeniable, but it is also tempered with moments of doubt and reflection as they seek a deeper emotional connection. ————————————————————————— Genre: LGBTQ+ Romance, Romantic Drama and Contemporary Themes

In foggy Brooklyn, detective Niu Aihua found a floating corpse in the Hudson River, revealing the dark veil of illegal experiments of the "Sun Umbrella Company". The body pointed to "Zone C" and "Seventh Floor", which were related to her brother who disappeared ten years ago. She tracked down alone and found that the company used the "Dream Distillation" technology to extract the dreams of volunteers in exchange for new cancer drugs and superconductor breakthroughs, but the price was the lives of hundreds of highly educated people. Niu Ke was willing to do anything to surpass his nemesis James Ultra Express, and Niu Aihua made the truth public in the desperate situation of his partner being injured and being hunted down. Niu Ke was sentenced to life imprisonment but disappeared mysteriously, and the technology was still continuing on the "Noah". Faced with the tearing of technology and humanity, Niu Aihua vowed not to give up and embarked on a lonely road of revenge and justice.

Huel lived in a world of cheesy romance novels and quiet reality. Deaf since childhood, he wore headphones not for music, but to avoid conversations he couldn’t hear. He carried a black umbrella everywhere—rain or shine—and spent every afternoon on the same park bench by the lake, watching people’s unspoken stories: a smile here, a tear there, hands clasped tight. One day, as Huel scribbled ideas for his latest story (*The Pirate’s Secret Pickle*), a loud, melodic laugh cut through his silence. He looked up. A snowy-white bird sat on a branch above him, chirping what sounded like… *giggles*. Before Huel could react, the bird hopped down—and transformed into a man. A *very* handsome man, with silver hair and a grin that sparkled. “Got you!” the man said, snatching Huel’s umbrella. His voice was clear, like bells. “I’ve been watching you ignore the world. Why?” Huel froze. He’d never heard a voice so vividly before. “H-How…?” The man tapped Huel’s headphones. “Magic. And I’m bored. You’re interesting.” He leaned closer, trapping Huel against the bench. “Let’s make a deal. I’ll give you the *best* romance plot of your life… if you let me be your boyfriend.” Huel’s face turned red. “Why?!” The man winked. “Because you’re the first human who noticed my laugh.” He tossed the umbrella into the air, and it turned into a flock of butterflies. “So? Deal?” ---

As Adam walks with his umbrella in the city at night, he spots his friend, Scarlett, from afar, as she tiredly, melancholically, looks at the ground while crossing busy street. Scarlett is a mute, cool beauty, and although she isn’t physically disabled, because of something that happened to her in the past that even she doesn’t know, her brain doesn’t allow her to speak anymore. Adam approaches her out of concern, “Hey… Is everything alright?”, he then notices the fact that her attire isn’t only that of a suit and vest, but she’s also carrying a sword on her back. Why does she look so sad, and what sort of job does she do that requires her to wear a suit and carry a sword like a badass? No matter the answers that come from asking such questions, Adam knows only one thing for certain: Although he may not be the main character of this world, at the very least, he would like to provide the normal, peaceful moments that she may be needing in her life. … At least, that’s what he had hoped. [Note: The cover image at the moment is the same image I used as inspiration to write this story. Credits for it go to Guweiz: https://www.instagram.com/guweiz/ ]

War stole everything from Xu Mingyan—his home, his parents, and his innocence. As a child, he watched his gentle father turn into a warrior before being struck down, his mother’s last act slipping a mysterious necklace into his hands. Captured by soldiers, fate intervened when a band of assassins ambushed the convoy, setting him free—only to bind him to a life in the shadows. Raised by a secretive assassin guild that served no king or nation, Mingyan became a blade in the dark, his sword cutting down men without question. But when he wished to leave that life behind, the punishment was cruel—the Six Eyes Stones, cursed gems embedded into his body, trapping him in eternal coldness unless he returned to the guild. For two years, he lived in solitude. Until the day he saved a five-year-old priestess, unknowingly reigniting the flames of war. She was the last heir of the Eyes of the Sky, a sect his mother once led. Now, every faction in the land seeks her death—and his. Among the assassins sent after him is Zhao Lianyu, his childhood friend, the one he thought he lost. Lianyu, with his graceful steps, a deadly umbrella, and an iron fan that sings like the wind, should have been his executioner. Instead, he becomes his protector. But why? As secrets unravel and kingdoms clash, Mingyan must choose: Will he become the blade of vengeance once more? Or will he carve out a future beyond bloodshed, even if it means facing the only family he's ever known? In the world of shadows, can a man who has lost everything still find love?

Ha-eun never thought an ordinary rainy day could change everything. When she stumbles upon a forgotten umbrella at the school entrance, something about it feels eerily familiar—like an echo from a past she can’t quite grasp. But before she can make sense of it, Jiwon, her confident and well-to-do best friend, brushes it off, urging her to hurry home. As the rainy season lingers, strange coincidences begin to unfold. A mysterious figure seems to watch her from afar, old memories surface in pieces, and whispers of a hidden truth surround her. What secrets does the umbrella hold? And why does it feel like someone—or something—is trying to send her a message? In a world where fate and reality intertwine, Ha-eun must uncover the truth before time runs out. But some echoes from the past are meant to remain unheard… or are they?

Tags – Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, Mystical, Magic, Gods, Goddesses, Divinity, Dimensions, Extra Dimensions, ???, ???, etc. ---------------------------------------- Walking out of my apartment, I head down on an elevator, look at the watch, 8:43, damnit, just shy of my best time. Let’s hope that traffic is not bad today. Oh, who am I kidding, traffic is going to be horrible today with this weather. ‘I was right’, I think as I look at the massive backlog of cars on the streets and take out my umbrella before quickly trying to walk to my car without getting wet. Unfortunately, just before getting to my car, I hear a *BOOOM!*, and instinctively looking up, just in time to see a massive lightning bolt heading straight towards me, before everything goes black. I died. . . . Or I should’ve been dead, instead, here I am, in a place full of darkness and my thoughts. I don’t know how long I have been here, in this dark place, this void, but just as I think that I will start going crazy, I feel a faint warmth, and see light. With the light comes a strong pull before I can suddenly see normally again. But something feels different, now I feel strong, and supremely more aware of my surroundings. When I look around, I see a group of strangely dressed men and women, with Roman and Greek styles to their clothing. They all carry this strange feeling of strength and might, and a strange sense of superiority, then to what I’m used to. ---------------------------------------- Release Schedule: Unknown DISCLAIMER – This is a work of fiction. Not meant to offend or incite, but to entertain and (maybe) inspire. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. DISCLAIMER - Art by CK Göksoy This work is part of a greater collection of stories under the existence of the Aspverse. (Maybe) Early Chapters at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OriginEntertainment Join Our Community at Discord: https://discord.gg/N7Y3Rstew2

“You think you have everything figured out by forcing me to marry you, don’t you? Tsk!” Roxanne spat mockingly, her eyes spitting fire at the man before her. “I love you too, Roxxy.” Sebastian regarded her with an endearment that always caused her skin to crawl. A soft smile laced his lips-one she longed to wipe off his face. If possible, Roxanne wished she could tear his treacherous face with her bare hands. “I will so make you pay, Sebastian Sinclair. You would wish you never crossed paths with me. That is a promise!” As she whispered these words into his ear, her warm breath tickled his skin, causing Sebastian to lose control. Before she could step away from him, he swiftly grabbed her by the waist and pulled her closer. The slow love song in the background added to the fake image of love between the couple. The grand wedding reception had no flaw, except the singular couple that stood in the middle of the dance floor. One was overjoyed to finally have her, while the other couldn’t wait to torment him for every pain he caused her. “Get your filthy hands off…” Before Roxanne could finish her words, her husband claimed her lips hungrily, causing her to go stiff in his arms, after all, she couldn’t push him away in the presence of all the guests. The loud cheers and applause filled the room, making almost everyone envious of the power couple. However, one thing was certain, all hell would break loose soon enough. ============== In her past life, Roxanne Winslow felt nothing but pure hatred towards her husband. For all she knew, he got her brother arrested and later murdered in prison. However, he still used that fact to force her into a marriage, hiding the truth about her brother’s death from her. As payback, Roxanne cheated on him, plotted, and even schemed against her husband, until she was finally faced with a divorce agreement from Sebastian. It was only after she gladly signed the divorce document and ended up betrayed, scammed, miserable and dead that she realised Sebastian Sinclair has always been the umbrella that blocked out the scorching sun for her. Now that she got a second chance to live, Roxanne would worship the ground on which Sebastian steps, just so he won’t bring up the topic of divorce. She must atone for all her sins, protect Sebastian, and make him happy in this lifetime. The problem is, even if she wanted to remain Mrs Sinclair, a thousand reasons were waiting to tear their fragile union apart...

She had a secret protector. The mysterious boy in black, a boy who saved her life. Who was he? Why did he do that? All answers are hiding behind the red umbrella.....

Hello, everyone. If you're reading this, you may have read my other stories. I'm starting this one as a bit of a "getting back into it" story. (The synopsis will be further down) Both stories I've written will continue in the near future. (I have to re-read them because I've experienced a massive bout of memory loss.) Apologies for those of you waiting, but I had unavoidable circumstances that impeded my writing experiences. The cover isn't mine but it's been lightly photoshopped. If you want it taken down, tell me. (Signed by Author on April 25th, 2023) Anyways, time for the synopsis: Lia was a simple girl in her previous life. Well not really, considering she was the hit woman for the largest mafia organization that operated within the United States. Over the years, her exceedingly high kill count, and overall success rate was something to be afraid of. Her personality was something akin to pure confidence, bordering on arrogance. She dealt with people the same way she did her enemies. By ruining their lives in the most horrific ways. IE: Setting them up for FBI investigations, having their houses repossessed by the government, or even having them framed for a serious crime. Lia was someone that no one wanted to ever cross. If you did cross her, you might as well have signed your own death certificate! That was until she was smacked in the head by a falling piano. While following through on a hit, no less! I mean, come on! A piano?! that's unfathomably crazy. Well, despite getting hit by a literal piano, she still managed to finish the job. But the very next day, she choked on a sandwich and nearly died! Her luck seemed to have literally bottomed out. This "streak of bad luck" had continued in her life for years! Literal years! She had come so close to dying so many times that she was genuinely confused as to how this could happen to someone! From falling down a flight of stairs to nearly breaking her neck during a cartwheel (despite having so much experience that she could do them with her eyes closed.) Lia had experienced so many near-death experiences that she had become entirely immune to the weird circumstances happening around her. Eventually, the bad luck did catch her. She was minding her own business, walking through the streets of Seattle when a coin rolled across the ground and tripped someone else, who dropped an umbrella, which she tripped over. Her fall had her land directly into the flow of moving traffic. She was then hit by a small square-body pickup truck. It had a small sticker of a smug smiling face attached to its front bumper. Lia had died because of what was essentially a coin. A coin had actually managed to kill a human being. Not just any human, but one of the most feared people within the US. Warnings for all readers: -This novel will (at some point) contain lesbian sex scenes. -System tag doesn't mean in the most literal way. (you'll find out more if you read it.) -This may become a Yuri harem novel (haven't decided.) -Will contain very strong LGBTQ+ themes

In "Guzen no Monogatari," dive into a world where chance and fate weave together the fabric of everyday life. This enchanting collection of one-shot stories brings you moments of serendipity that change the course of the characters' lives in the blink of an eye. Each tale captures a unique and unexpected encounter, from a missed train that leads to a lifelong friendship, to a forgotten umbrella that sparks a whirlwind romance. With each turn of the page, you'll be drawn into heartwarming and whimsical narratives that remind us of the magic in life's unpredictability. Let "Guzen no Monogatari" take you on a journey through the small yet significant twists of fate that shape our world.

There’s a unique terror in real-life horror—stories born from whispered legends, inexplicable encounters, and chilling truths that defy logic. Unlike fiction, these tales don’t offer the comfort of being purely imaginary. They haunt because they’re real—or at least, they feel like they could be. This collection takes you into the eerie, the unsettling, and the downright terrifying moments that people have faced. From the spectral girl on the ancient Peepal tree to the shadowy figures that seem to watch from the corners of everyday life, these stories are grounded in truth and the unexplainable. Each tale pulls back the curtain on the thin veil that separates the ordinary from the supernatural, drawing you into a world where the unexplained is always just a breath away. Brace yourself for sleepless nights, lingering chills, and the unsettling sensation that you might not be as alone as you think. Welcome to The Umbrella and the Ghostly Visitor and Other Real-Life Horror Stories. Read on—if you dare.