Scars On The Back Are A Swordsman'S Shame

There is a game called [Cradle's Reverie]. And I seem to have transmigrated into it.

A police officer named Jeff is tired of his boring life. But soon he gets a chance to 'enjoy' his life as the duty of guarding a mysterious criminal is on him. On the top of that a senior officer is determined to inquire the criminal and even bending the rules of the department for it. What past did the two have? The urge to find the answer is what Jeff driven about.

Denial who was a special man who was killed in a war as he reincarnates as a new born child of a very wealthy family in USA in another world where he receives love and care from his parents Kennel and Aisha but a tragedy strucks as his father was killed by someone when he was 12 and now he will take over the company with the help of the technological System and he will searches for the killer as he will find something shocking. Can He find the mystery of his father’s death and take revenge? Who knows only time will tell.

The Celestial War! A war that has been ongoing since time! Pyrrhus, the human god isn't left out. He's known for his might and greediness, conquering many stars and sectors! Kyle Lin, a boy of Zekkoa becomes the recepient of a system; one which Pyrrhus has sent as a help. Forced to reincarnate into a magic world, he must grow stronger as the world is at stake. Kyle must free himself of being a pawn and take power into his own hands. Witness his journey to become an Omni Mage! [WSA 2024 Entry] _____________ Cover credits: MAXandMILLS, contracted author of "Comeet Legacy." _____________

SHE USED TO LOVE HIM, IT GOT TOO MUCH FOR HER AND SHE THOUGHT THE BEST THING FOR HER WAS TO LEAVE HIM. IT WAS HER FIRST TIME LOVING SOMEONE THAT MUCH. SHE WAS SCARED HE'LL BREAK HER HEART LIKE OTHERS DID BUT SHE BROKE HIS HEART INSTEAD. SHE DIDN'T WANT TO FEEL THE HURT OF HEARTBREAK AGAIN SO WHEN HE MADE A LITTLE MISTAKE AND HURT HER, SHE TOOK IT SO GRAND AND BROKE THINGS OFF. AT THAT TIME SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS DOING THE BEST THING FOR HER, SHE DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS PUTTING HER SELF IN YEARS OF PAIN TO COME. HE BEGGED AND BEGGED FOR THEM TO GET BACK TOGETHER BUT SHE RAN LIKE THE COWARD SHE IS AND LEFT HIM FOR GOOD. AT FIRST AFTER SHE LEFT HIM, SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS GOOD, SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD WITH KEEPING HER EMOTIONS IN CHECK NOT UNTIL SHE COULDN'T MOVE ON. SHE COMPARED EVERY MAN WHO WAS EVER INTERESTED IN HER WITH HIM AND THEY WHERE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH.EITHER TOO AGGRESSIVE, TALL, SUBMISSIVE, ARROGANT. NO ONE WAS EVER AS PERFECT AS HE WAS, SO SHE STARTED TO REGRET HER ACTION AND WISH SHE FORGAVE HIM WHEN HE ASKED FOR IT. SO, WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY MET AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER WITH HER STILL BEING SINGLE AS EVER AND HIM BEING IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS THEN CLOSE FRIEND. LET WATCH THE JOURNEY OF HOW THEY MET AND SEPARATED, AND WHEN THEY MET AGAIN, IF THEY GOT BACK OR THEY ARE BETTER OFF SEPARATED? BE THE JUDGE!

"You know what a good girl would have done? A good girl would have stayed home instead of sneaking out of her father's compound just to get a man to fuck her. A good girl wouldn't have stabbed a man like me with a pen. And most of all, a good girl wouldn't be turned on by holding a gun to a man's chest." I lean closer to her. "You're no good girl, Ivanna." "You… you're wrong." "Go on then. Come on. Pull the trigger." *** My name is Ivanna. I am the daughter of Misha Sidorov, the head of the Krasnoyarsk Bratva. I have just graduated and I’m about to go to college. My life is perfect until Sergio Sakharov comes into the picture. He is the darkness itself. He reigns over the entire Sakharov family and by extension, the Dvina River Vory Bratva. His word is law, and his desire is absolute. Everything changes in a split second when he steals me away and holds prisoner in Tyva, a bride for his only heir. But Sergio doesn’t take no for an answer. He always gets whatever he wants and against all reason, he claims me for himself instead. He thinks I’m the perfect match for his desires and he is determined to keep me close, even if I fight him at every turn. Except, I’m no helpless pawn. I’m not innocent. I have tasted his dark side, and I want more. The don himself, the man they call the Volkov of Dvina River appeals to me in the most sinful of ways. His wickedness draws me in, and when he decides that he wants me, I’m helpless. I can’t resist him, even if it means giving myself to him. He may think he has power over me and can control me every step of the way, but I’m about to show him who the real boss is.

During the ancient kingdoms in Indonesia, many warriors who defended the truth were born, one of which was the Eagle Swordsman. Born as an orphan and his mother as a servant in a kingdom, Arya Mandu finally became an unrivaled warrior after being raised and trained by Eyang Pandang Suri who was nicknamed Nyi Konde Perak. The teacher gave Arya the nickname Eagle Swordsman, besides being mandated by his teacher to always uphold the truth wherever he is, the warrior also wants to find his mother's whereabouts. Will Arya succeed in carrying out his teacher's mandate and finding his biological mother? Moreover, Arya must defeat his opponents who often spread evil on earth? Or will this Eagle Swordsman slowly become similar to his opponents who cause riots?

Princess Ivana is as dazzling as she is daring, ruling her kingdom with confidence, charm, and a sharp wit. Caught between royal duties and secretive missions, she thrives in the shadows—until Edmund, her childhood rival-turned-ally, reappears. Their complicated past brims with unresolved tension, flirtation, and a shared history that neither can escape. As the kingdom’s fragile peace teeters, Ivana and Edmund’s bickering escalates, drawing them into a game of hidden motives and unspoken desires. In a world of alliances, secrets, and unpredictable twists, one thing is certain: their rivalry is far from over, and their fates are entwined in ways neither can resist.

Love, on a Monday is a whirlwind office romance with an unexpected twist. Amanda Davis, a dedicated personal assistant, is determined to stay professional around her alluring boss, Damian Salvatore. A paparazzi-magnet and known playboy, Damian is captivating but undeniably off-limits. However, as Amanda gets to know the man behind the public image, her resolve starts to falter, and her heart begins to betray her strict boundaries. Just as Amanda grapples with her feelings, a shocking revelation turns her world upside down. She learns that Eric, Damian's brother-in-law, is none other than her long-lost father. Damian despises Eric, holding him accountable for his sister Elizabeth's heartache, and harbors a simmering resentment that complicates any chance for Amanda and Damian to be together. Torn between loyalty, love, and newfound family ties, Amanda must navigate the emotional minefield surrounding Damian and her father. Will Amanda and Damian overcome the tangled web of family betrayals and secrets? Or will their love remain confined to fleeting glances and unspoken words on just another Monday? Love, on a Monday is a story of passion, forgiveness, and the powerful bonds that defy even the deepest scars. Copyright © 2024 INGANATHI MALGAS International Standard Book Number 978-0-7961-6016-4 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or by information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission of the author.

"Now, listen to me" he commanded and I instantly looked up at him. "Rule number one, no screaming. No matter what I do to you, I must not hear a single noise. If I do, it would most definitely get worse" he said and my heart hammered in my chest. "Rule number two, when I tell you to do something, you do it, or else, I will whip you repeatedly and make sure you're on the brink of death but just enough to keep you alive." He said with a wicked grin on his face. "Rule number three, follow those two rules" he said and got up. Out of the blue, he whipped me again and I screamed. I had never felt that much pain in my entire life. "Tsk tsk, you're a slow one" he said and I held my breath as I awaited the next whip. He whipped me again and I managed to stifle a scream. "Good girl" he said and went back to sit on his bed. "Now, strip." He ordered and I shakily got up and began to pull my clothes off my body. ... Kieran had a regular life until a ruthless Alpha turned it all upside down. She suffers and even gets rejected. What happens when she has a better second chance mate who is protective and the ruthless Alpha who made her life hell is butting into her life again?

When the survival of his village is threatened by a ferocious, unrelenting beast, who among them has the courage to face it? “Damian should go!” The elders chanted. Damian, the sixth son of King Gario of Akrifous, is unexpectedly chosen to confront the creature. The stakes are high: if he succeeds, he will be crowned the next King of Akrifous. There's just one problem—Damian is barely an adult, inexperienced, and, to make matters worse, he can’t fight for shit!

A tragedy... An abrupt departure... Death... And rebirth. Pain, rage, struggle, and blood honed a sword. A sword sharp enough to sever through reality and reveal what lies beyond. It unveiled something, Or rather, someone, incomprehensible and unprecedented.... A being who seems to weave the threads of fate. Does he truly exist, or is he merely a manifestation of another's will? If he does exist, what purpose does he serve? Is there really a purpose, or is it just another will imposed upon him? If it is another's will, can he defy it? Can he turn his sword against his creator, A being who literally writes his reality? Or will he be consumed by the abyss from which his power flows, Forever lost in the shifting void of his own making?

When the cold metal of the heavy-duty truck knocked her, she surprisingly somersaulted in the air before crashing harshly on the cold and wet floor. Blood oozed from every natural opening in her body, including the artificially created ones, courtesy of the truck. Former heiress, Iris Bowman breathed her last, wishing for nothing but an opportunity to avoid the board meeting that destroyed her entire life. As funny as her wish may sound, the deities answered her prayer, fulfilling her dying wish. Iris was reborn as a vindictive grand witch who wouldn't bat an eyelid when wreaking havoc. How would she mend the broken relationship with her family and avoid her sister's tragic death? Would she save herself from doom in this lifetime? By a cunning design of the heavens, Iris Bowman discovered Tyler Harper, the heavily wounded mafia prince, sitting at the back of her limited-edition Ferrari. When love sparked between the two, would Iris survive in his ruthless world filled with bloodshed, or would it overwhelm her? What if the bloodshed was what the new Iris loved more than anything? Now, her traitor of a fiance wanted her back, but Iris had different plans for him. ******* "Tyler… Tyler… Don't be surprised that I know who you are…Tyler… I promise you… I mean no harm… Please, I need you to calm down and wait for a little while… Please don't die on me, Tyler… I beg you… Spare my sister and I… We cannot stand the wrath of the Harper clan if anything were to happen to you." Iris pleaded dreadfully. “Drive!” It was all the mafia king had to say before he shut his eyes.

The CIA conducts an experiment that goes wildly wrong, trapping Flat Flanagan, a 1920s Private Eye, age of 29, in the 21st Century. With no way back, Flat takes up Director Gresson’s offer and becomes the CIA’s last Private Eye. However, things aren’t all tulips & roses as there's the boiling-hot election making hell look like a paradise in comparison. Mr. Beckdette, the Mob Boss running for President, has been holding hidden cards up his sleeve and it soon becomes clear to Director Gresson that it’s up to Private Eye Flat to “hit on all sixes” to keep this Mob Boss from turning a game of “Political Blackjack” into a game of “Nuclear Craps”. With odds stacked against him, can Flat Flanagan stop this modern Mob Boss with old-school gumshoeing, noir justice, and a large glass of egg creams? Or will Mr. Beckdette win the pot and send the Private Eye spinning out into his thirties with a crash harder than the stock market of the 1930s?

In a post-apocalyptic Earth, devastated by an invasion of Elder Gods through Dimensional Rifts seventy years ago, humanity is on the brink of extinction. The invasion caused massive land shifts, destroying continents and contaminating the atmosphere with radiation and pestilence. Survivors now live in domed cities called Fortresses, protected from the horrors outside. To fight back, humans developed the Knight Program, harnessing a mysterious energy source that emerged during the First Invasion. This program produces super-powered soldiers, known as Knights, who are humanity's last hope against the Elder Gods. *** .Enter Huey Blade, the last heir of a ruined sword family and a returnee swordsman in a post-apocalyptic Earth. Insensitive, narcissistic, and possibly sociopathic, Huey was transmigrated to a world of Red and Decay, struggling every second to survive. After decades, Huey finally returns home, only to find Earth devastated and his family long gone. Now, as a not-so-human swordsman, he must navigate this fallen world, as a Swordsman in the apocalypse, and humanity's public enemy number two! ... "What?! No call of duty?!" ... Other name: Returnee Swordsman in the Apocalypse ––STONE GOALS–– 50 Golden Tickets = One extra chapter 100 power stones = One Extra Chapter 100 Golden Tickets = Two Extra Chapters 200 power stones = Two Extra Chapters ––STONE GOALS–– NOTE, 50 Golden tickets are also equivalent to 100 powerstones. but if there's 50 tickets, and 100 powerstones at the same time, then there'll be two extra chapters regardless to keep up with the goal. So for every 50 tickets or 100 powerstones, there'll be one extra chapter. For now. this may be revised later in the future as things progress.

Oblivious of the fact that she became a character in a devious plot, Isabella lived a life filled with haunting nightmares. When she was on a hunt to crush her enemies, her child plays the role of cupid. Due to her child's active matchmaking, Isabella marries a businessman. What truths does the mother and daughter duo uncover?

BLURB Being sent back in time and given the chance to ensure the survival of the Empire from total destruction, as well as to ensure that those she held dear to her would escape the tight clutches of death, Alyssa Velcro seek the help of the infamous 3rd Alpha Prince of the Venus Empire – but the Duke of the North only agreed to go along with her plan in usurping the title of heir from his brother, the 1st Prince, if she became his wife. Alyssa accepted and this threw her usually bleak life into one of constant trouble and assassination. But Alyssa was determined to persist against all odds in order to see the survival of her family CHARACTERRIZATION ALYSSA VELCRO: The protagonist and the heir of the Velcro Pack. Due to her being underage, her uncle was the one in charge of the family affairs whilst she focused on her schooling – so since then, her uncle was the pseudo-head of the Pack and the fact that he was an Alpha made things easier on his end. However, she was a naive child who had depended on her uncle and it led to hers and her brother’s demise. She had once been engaged to the first Prince of the Vincent Pack, the heir of the Empire, and that put her in direct conflict. She’s a nice and kind person who always looked at the future possibilities of even the worst individual changing, which was why she ignored the rumours that her betrothed had been cheating on her with various women. She held a fierce love for her brother and it was partly because of him and what he’d stand to gain as the in-law of the future Emperor. When she was sent back after being executed, it took her a while to find the best solutions as to prevent the total annihilation of her already declining Pack. She decided to become the 3rd Prince’s betrothed and she used everything in her power to ensure his rise to power. LUCIEN VINCENT: The 3rd Prince and the Duke of the North and the son of the Emperor and his 2nd Consort from the North. He had the reputation of being a vagabond and a ruthless killer. He was a trained warrior and he excelled in everything than his older brothers. He was seen as a competition of the 1st Prince and fractions were created before he became of age. In order to prevent his untimely demise, his uncle, Duke Adam Cole of the North petitioned to have him housed in the North with him. He became his uncle’s heir and when his uncle passed away when he was 16 years old, he became the Duke and a great one. His actions only made his fraction stronger. He’s a cold and calculating Alpha who hides his malice and true intention behind a smile. ALAN VELCRO: Alyssa’s beloved twin brother. Like his sister, he’s a soft hearted person and he disliked conflict – but even at that he was extremely smart and it was also due to his high intelligence that he became the Emperor’s advisor. LUTHER VINCENT: The 1st Prince and the Alpha Alyssa was meant to marry. He’s an arrogant and self centered individual and a total whore. Like Lucien, he inherited the royal looks and was extremely handsome. It was he who brought the empire to its ruin due to his arrogance and inability to rule. KINGSBURY VELCRO: Alyssa and Alan’s uncle. He’s known as a kind and gentle man, always supportive of his niece and nephew, but behind his smile is a dangerous man who has been collaborating with the enemy empire to see the downfall of the empire. He’s a cunning and manipulative individual who had no qualms of killing anyone who stood in his way of his objective, even his direct family.

Audrey Charles, a young, cold, and beautiful lady who loses her parents at a very young age, was raped and played by her high school sweetheart whom she loved dearly and trusted. Left alone in a dark and heartless world to live all by herself, she strives to pick up the pieces and locks her heart against men. However, she finds an angel amid the lights "Queen Evans". An older woman who helps her escape from a darker past What happens when she vows never to fall in love and decides to live her life cold and Stony? Let's find out in the book "Scars Of The Heart”

Alex Willow, a young 23 years old man was playing his most favorite game, Everlast Adventure. Late at night and after defeating the final boss of the game a strange message appear in front of his computer. Thank you for playing EVERLAST ADVENTURE! Dear Player as the first Player to finish the game and as well as for playing the game for over 5 years, We would like to give you a reward bonus if you would you like to After Story mode... At that time he never knew what was about to unfold... ================= Hello and thank you for checking out my work I really appreciate it, and sorry for some grammar error as my first language is not English. I'll try to keep posting chapter about 2-3 per week with at least 1k-1.2k words per chapter. Check out my discord server https://discord.com/invite/PJv7dvJd Ones again thank you and I hope you enjoy the story... UPDATE (May 5, 2024, Sorry guys for not posting for a while now, it's because I have my final exam coming so I might post the chapters at 18 or 25 of May thank you.) Lazy_M3 out.

Reborn in 2020 as his 17-year-old self, Ethan gains a mysterious Wealth System that could make him the richest person alive. Determined to live life to the fullest, he’s ready to turn every opportunity into a fortune—no regrets this time.

After the tragic death of her parents, Larissa Petrova became a victim of sex trafficking. Rescued during a police raid led by Inspector Alicia Rodriguez, Larissa finds herself with nowhere to go. Alicia takes her in, offering her a chance to start over. Determined to rebuild her life, Larissa secures a job as a bartender at Madrid’s biggest club, where she meets Lionel Ramos, a strikingly handsome billionaire. Lionel is captivated by Larissa’s beauty and resilience. They fell in love, and within months, they got married. The silent scars begins as they struggle to conceive a child. Lionel’s mother, Mrs. Ramos, pressures them for a grandchild, adding strain to their relationship. After consulting with medical experts, they turn to surrogacy, despite Larissa’s initial reluctance.   Larissa asks her best friend Lucia, a fellow survivor of the sex trafficking ring, to be their surrogate. Lucia agrees, enticed by the promise of ,000 a month. However, her greed soon takes over. She demands ,000 a month, knowing they have no legal agreement to protect them. Desperate for a child, Lionel and Larissa comply. As the pregnancy progresses, Lucia's demands escalate. Driven by jealousy and greed, she terminates the pregnancy, leaving Larissa devastated. Mrs. Ramos, desperate for an heir, convinces Lionel to have an affair with Lucia. Reluctantly, Lionel agrees, and Lucia becomes pregnant again. She demands to move into Lionel’s mansion, creating further tension. "Silent Scars, Loud Love" is a  tragic tale of love, betrayal, and the power of forgiveness. In a romance life where scars run deep, true healing can only begin by letting go of the past, acting as if it never happen. Dive into a story that lacks the ordinary and entails of the extraordinary journey to love.

Park Donghyun was a normal novel reader, however, he was suddenly transmigrated to the world of Murim. Will he survive and rise through the position of martial God or will he fail and will be remembered as a failure?

"I want to become stronger, stronger than anyone." That was the only thought in his mind. 『The Return of the Legendary Swordsman』 Verdin, hailing from the continent's foremost family of swordsmanship, once reigned supreme. He was certain he had died in a glorious battle against the 'Lord of Calamity.' "...Waaah?" When he opened his eyes, he had returned to his childhood. He didn't know why, but this was an opportunity to become even stronger than before. Verdin de Strange, once called the strongest on the continent, embarks on a new journey to become the Legendary Swordsman once again!

This is a story of a talented prince who wore a mask all his life – ever since he was a kid, until one day he was assassinated in his room. He wakes up and finds himself in the most dangerous continent in the world – the Borderlands. Dungeons, hunting grounds, monsters, crime, is common place. He is the most excited he had ever been his whole life. In his new life, he found himself in the body of a 15 year old boy called Lock. Lock was probably the least talented sorcerer in the magic academy, and the only spell he could decently cast was Fireball. He was excited for the future until he found that his reincarnation had killed the real owner of his new body. --- Disclaimer: Please understand that this is fiction; anything resembling the real world is a mere coincidence, okay? I don’t have the slightest intention of offending any kind of group. Again, this is just fiction! --- My Other Novels: Master of the Demonic System and Shadow Insanity.