Everything You Need To Know About Chess

My parents sold me off. The scholars experimented. Next is the Imperial Family who wants to own me. But I won't let them. My need for survival owns me. In this game of chess, one plays to survive while the other plays to conquer.

In a world where life is just another pawn on a bloodstained board, Hermes rises—not for glory, but for vengeance. Betrayed and left with nothing but scars and silence, he returns to the shadows with one goal: purge the game from within. But this is no ordinary war. In a city where power wears suits and corruption hides behind luxury, every move is a calculation, every ally a risk. Beneath the neon lights and velvet masks, the true game is not won with bullets—but with strategy, sacrifice, and sheer will. As secrets unravel and enemies blur into allies, Hermes must answer the one question that haunts every master of the game: Who really controls the board? "Blood Chess" is a ruthless descent into the criminal underworld, where brilliance is a weapon and survival is checkmate. One wrong move, you lose everything. One perfect move, you own the board.

After finishing a novel, Betty wakes up in an unfamiliar world—inside the very book she just read. In the story, the original "Betty" was the fake daughter of the powerful Johnson family. Once the real daughter returned, Betty was cast aside, ignored by the people she once called family. Her once-loving brother abandoned her, and when the apocalypse arrived, she struggled to survive alone. Despite becoming an A-rank Ice-type Awakener, she clung to the hope that her family would one day accept and love her. But that hope led to her tragic death. Now, the real Betty—our Betty—has taken over the fake daughter’s body. And this time, she’s not the same naive girl desperate for affection. Grateful that the apocalypse hasn’t started yet, Betty prepares for what’s to come. In this second life, she awakens a mysterious “cheat code”— Space: a boundless pocket dimension where she can store unlimited supplies—from food and medicine to weapons—all untouched by time or decay. A hidden sanctuary where she can rest, recover, and plan. [Warning: Story can be fast paced, I don't want to waste words on long descriptions]

Thirteen-year-old Juniper never asked to become a parent, a protector, or a fighter—but when her already broken family finally shatters completely, she’s left with no choice. After her drug-addicted parents vanish without a word, leaving behind only a cold goodbye and a wad of dirty cash, Juniper is forced to step up and take care of her younger siblings—Luna and Luner—who, like her, are only thirteen. They’re triplets born into chaos, and now it’s up to Juniper to keep what’s left of their lives from falling apart. But things go from hard to harrowing when loan sharks show up at their door, demanding repayment for the debt their parents left behind. They give Juniper a choice: pay the money back—somehow—or risk losing everything, including the people she loves most. With no legal way to make money at her age, Juniper agrees to take under-the-table jobs that no kid should ever have to do. Exhaustion, fear, and lies become her new reality as she fights to hold her crumbling world together. As her secret life begins to take its toll and danger closes in, Juniper must find a way to protect her siblings, survive the pressure, and rewrite a future that was never meant to belong to her. Everything is Going To Be Okay, is a raw, emotionally-charged story of resilience, sacrifice, and the quiet kind of courage it takes to choose love—even when the world chooses to forget you.

The end is not coming, it's already here, clawing its way from the shadowed corners of a world broken by humanity's own wickedness. A cataclysmic darkness, born of our deepest fears made manifest, rises to consume all. The shattered remnants of a sacred order fight a desperate, hopeless battle against a tide of monstrous, supernatural horrors, their valiant efforts swallowed by the encroaching nightmare. Even as they desperately cling to the flickering light, a terrifying power is unleashed, a chilling revelation of humanity's self-inflicted damnation, a fate sealed in blood and shadowed despair. Their struggle for survival is a terrifying dance with death, a final, agonizing scream swallowed by the suffocating darkness before the world is plunged into an eternity of chilling silence. The battle for survival is far from over, and the fate of the world hangs precariously in the balance.

After death comes nothingness or paradise right? What if instead you woke up to a strange person waking you up calling you his best friend, and that he needs help. A friend is all you need after all.

An old saying goes that silence, when words are needed, can cut sharper than a sword. What remains when you realize you've lost what you loved most, simply because you never spoke what truly lay in your heart? Everything I Never Told You is a Chinese drama set in Shanghai, where love, pain, and forgiveness are given a second chance. Two lives that once intertwined now stand amidst the ruins of their past. Amid misunderstandings, broken promises, and unresolved feelings, they struggle to find their way back to each other – or to finally let go.

"Wise men say Only fools rush in But I can't help falling in love with you Shall I stay? Would it be a sin If I can't help falling in love with you?" - song by Elvis Presley This is story about a young and beautiful girl, Catherine Qiu who has been raised by single mother. Her life changes when she meets Zyan Smith and falls in love with him. Zyan , a romantic at heart! Who would have guessed a self-proclaimed Casanova would fumble nervously and measure his words to a woman? With the right woman, a man always feels the compulsion to say the right words.  Catherine, painfully practical and a woman who would not recognize romance if it rained roses on her way. Excerpt: "let's get married" he said. "No I'll not Marry you. We don't love each why should I marry you? what benefits will I get?" she said. after some month: "let's get married " she said. "I'm always ready to marry you" he said. "I want to clear one thing I don't love you so are you still willing to marry me ? " she said without any emotions. few years later: " I want baby let's make one" she hugged her husband. "we already have two daughters" he said. she pouted. "but we can make love" he said leaving all his work. A girl who has lived with rejection from a man, her father, and is now slowly and warily stepping into a unknown territory of being a recipient of male attention. There is a long way to go before she fully entrusts her heart in the hands of a man. So Let's find out together the journey of Catherine and Zyan. English is not my first language so please pardon me. Cover is not mine, all credits goes to owner.

Life ends just as quickly as it begins. The memories we make are all dependent on the small choice we make in our everyday lives. Kyosuke Solus is a first-year college student living far from home, hoping to start fresh and escape the burden of past relationships. But, running away maybe easy but leaving what was left behind is a whole another issue. At the end only one question remains:What if he had always been ready—he just didn’t know it yet?

Ahn Kyunghee wanted nothing more than to move on from a stigmatizing past as a druggie’s daughter. However, fate had other things in store. A special person from her past reappears and gives her a whole new meaning to perseverance, love and loyalty. Despite the ten year gap, she had once again found her first love; only now he was no longer the teenager brimming with righteous determination she once knew. Now, he was a member of the dangerous Yakuza—a man to be feared and revered, but a man who would do anything to give her the protection she never had, regardless of right or wrong. In her memory, he would forever be the boy who befriended and held her hand whilst everyone else ostracized her. Then there was the hotheaded detective who was the bane of her existence, only to realize that she meant more to him than he could ever mean to her. Light and dark didn’t mix. Just like tigers and dragons didn’t co-exist.

After graduating, Lin Yuan returns to his grandfather’s old estate deep in the countryside. The land is wild but fertile, the house antique yet dignified. Most villagers think he’s just a regular young man choosing a quiet life—but behind the scenes, he can summon experts to help him gradually transform the land into a model of modern eco-agriculture, all without drawing attention. Xu Qingyu is assigned to oversee a low-profile development program in the region. When she first encounters Lin Yuan, she's intrigued by how his farm seems so well-organized despite being run alone. Their relationship begins with polite conversations about irrigation and zoning, slowly evolving into something more.

A New Perspective on the Story of the Underworld

You Are Everything I Despise But Want Genres: BL | Drama | Romance | Angst | Slow Burn | Age Gap Tags: #SecondChances #AgeGapRomance #EmotionalDrama #FriendsToLovers #SecretFeelings #Regret #Heartbreak #ProtectiveLove > “He left without a word. Now he’s standing at my door like nothing happened.” Leo spent years trying to forget Jayden—the older boy who was once his only comfort, only to disappear without warning. Jayden had been like family, someone who stepped in when no one else did. But just when Leo had begun to move on, fate throws them together again… unexpectedly. They meet again when Jayden shows up on Leo’s doorstep—as a delivery man, holding a package and the weight of a painful past. Jayden knew it was Leo’s house. He had hesitated, nervous, but chose to face the storm. Leo, however, was not ready. The moment was bitter, not the reunion Jayden had hoped for. With lingering guilt, broken trust, and emotions too tangled to ignore, both must face the ghosts of their past and decide what kind of future they want

The MMORPG 'EVR' was released unexpectedly one day, along with its advanced equipment that allowed players to fully immerse themselves in the game, even though prior VR technology wasn't nearly as realistic. To prevent people from replacing their real lives with the game, the servers were shut down during the day and on weekends. I was the best at the game, but since I had no friends or family, I could only watch and bet on sports while waiting for the servers to reopen—until the day I died and regressed to a week before the game was released. I know everything that will happen in the game. I know the game is not just realistic; it's real. And for some reason, I don't need to log out! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a no-harem story. It starts off quickly after narrating unnecessary details, so I suggest reading at least a few chapters to get to the heart of the story.

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Lost Echoes: A Past That Won’t Stay Buried... I wasn’t always this cold... Once,, I smiled more often,, laughed at little things,, and believed in forever... But that version of me was buried beneath the ruins of a past , I never truly recovered from. Now,, I am Rimi—the CEO of Mirain Company,, the number one cosmetics brand in the country... To the world,, I am composed,, elegant, and ruthlessly efficient... People see me as cold, unapproachable. A queen encased in ice... But behind that polished mask,, there's a side only one person ever got to see—a side that giggles,, pouts,, clings,, and melts like a kitten seeking warmth. That side was for him... Kai... He was my best friend., My confidant.. The boy who used to tease me with that crooked smile and hold my hand when I cried... We were young,, maybe too young to understand the depth of what we felt,, but it was real... I loved him—I loved Kai with all the pieces of my innocent heart,. And maybe... just maybe, he loved me too... But we were cowards, both of us. We never spoke our truth,, never crossed that fragile line between friendship and something more... And then—everything shattered... The night my world fell apart,, I lost everything. My parents died in a brutal accident,, leaving behind nothing but silence and ashes... I waited for Kai... I waited for him to show up, to hold me and promise it would be okay. But he never came. No calls. No letters. No goodbye... He vanished.,, Just like that, the boy I loved disappeared,,. I was sixteen , hollow and numb,, drowning in grief and abandonment. But fate didn’t completely abandon me. A kind family—old friends of my parents—took me in. They gave me a home, love,, and warmth I never thought I’d feel again. They never treated me like a burden... They loved me like their own, and I promised myself I'd make them proud... So,, I rebuilt myself from the ashes... I buried my pain, my past, and the girl I used to be. I studied hard,, graduated with honors,, and took over my father’s legacy—Mirain Company... Under my leadership,, we soared to new heights,, becoming the top cosmetics brand in the country... I had everything—power, respect,, success. But love?? I stopped believing in it. Until he walked in... It was at my best friend’s wedding,, a day filled with laughter, champagne,, and memories. And there he was,, standing across the ballroom—sharp suit,, intense gaze,, and a presence that made my heart forget how to beat. For a split second,, I thought it was Kai. My breath hitched... My world tilted. My past clawed its way back to the surface... But his name was Adrian... Adrian Knight—the CEO of Queen Company,, our fiercest rival. The second most successful cosmetics brand,, always trying to outshine us. We were competitors. Enemies,, even. But none of that mattered when our eyes met. He looked at me like he knew me... Like he saw through the layers I had so carefully built over the years., And I hated that. I hated how my heart stuttered. I hated how my legs wanted to walk toward him... I hated that he looked so much like Kai,, and yet was nothing like him... Adrian was confident,, charismatic,, with a gaze that seemed to strip me bare... And I… I was supposed to be the composed one... The ice queen. But around him,, I couldn’t hold that façade. He made the forgotten girl inside me stir again—the one who wanted to be held,, loved,, cherished... I told myself it was just resemblance... Just a cruel trick of fate. But my heart didn’t listen... Maybe I was falling... Falling for a man who looked like my past,, but felt like my future... And it scared me... Because if Adrian was a second chance... was I brave enough to take it??? Or would he leave me broken,, just like Kai once did??? I didn’t have answers. Only questions,, memories, and a heart that refused to stay silent anymore... And deep down,, beneath the frost,, I could feel the warmth return. Maybe... just maybe,, this was the beginning of

In a city that thrives on ambition and secrets, Zariah Cole is determined to escape the shadows of her past. Beautiful, brilliant and emotionally walled off, she's returned to the place that once broke her to start over, to succeed and most of all, to forget. But when a mysterious journal belonging to her late mother surfaces, Zariah found herself dragged into a web of lies, betrayal, and long buried truths threaten to destroy everything she's built. At the center of the chaos is Dorian Voss, a cold, enigmatic billionaire with too much power and far too many secrets of his own. Their connection is electric but volatile and Zariah can't decide if he's her protector or her greatest threat. As danger closes in and bodies from the past starts to resurface, some metaphorical, some very real. Zariah must confront the truth: her mother didn't die by accident. She was silenced and now, Zariah might be next. What begins as a search for answers spirals into a high-stake game of deception, where every ally might be a traitor and every kiss might be a trap. Torn between the man who knows more than he's saying a d the truth she's too afraid to face, Zariah is forced to unravel the legacy of a woman who risked everything for love and whose final message may hold the key to not just survival but redemption. As passion ignites and conspiracies twist tighter, Zariah must decide what's worth letting go and who she's willing to love, even if it breaks her.

"In a world where strength decides destiny, Kaito Swift has none. But his final skill isn't what he is—it's what he can become." Kaito is a Null—a powerless nobody in Neo-Haven City, where superhuman abilities dictate social standing. While prodigies like Seraphina Vexis train at the prestigious Celestia Academy to become heroes (or villains), Kaito flounders at Aegis Institute, the dumping ground for the ordinary. His only weapon? A razor-sharp intellect that dissected abilities faster than most could use them. Yet when an outlaw superhuman attack has Kaito confronting death itself, something impossible happens. His body adapts. Not just to survive—to steal. Now, with a target on his back and Seraphina tracking his every move, Kaito must master his terrifying new ability before one of three things occurs: The government labels him a threat and locks him up. The criminal underworld kidnaps him to militarize his ability. His own body burns up from changing too much, too fast. "Adapting to Everything at Super Speed" is a supernatural thriller at breakneck stakes where the underdog doesn't just climb the ranks—he remakes the game. Perfect for fans who enjoy My Hero Academia's non-stop action and Worm's gritty moral power struggles.

Ella‘s guide to everything is an instructional guide to the fantasy world of Odeon. Ella’s guide is written by the legendary adventurer named Ella, the Globetrotter!!! She has been to every nook and cranny of Odeon and met many of the most influential and powerful people in the world. You name it, she’s can tell you all about it! And that’s exactly what she’s gonna do!!!

After graduation, Elizabeth watches the love of her life, Ayoola, board a plane to the UK with promises of forever. But weeks pass-then months-with no calls, no texts, no explanation. As Elizabeth builds her life as an editor in Lagos, surrounded by chaos, coffee, and friends who keep her sane, she's haunted by questions: Did Ayoola need space... or was she simply erased? Told in alternating perspectives, Halfway to You is a story of young love tested by silence, the heartbreak of distance, and the strength it takes to move forward when you're still stuck halfway.

Can you use people like chess pawns? Can you control people like a game of chess? Can you kill people with ease? You can't—it's okay, because anyone who can isn't human.

After being cast out of the Sichuan Werewolf Academy, the rebellious young wolf Julian Zhao Xin had no choice but to live with his clueless stepmother, Bai Lan, while his father, Shi Diwen, the respected Pack Leader of the Iron Fang Clan, led missions deep into the wild territories of Yunnan. Things only got worse when Julian found out Bai Lan was moving them back to her old hometown — a quiet village surrounded by thick bamboo forests and hidden mountain trails. Julian couldn't wait to be free. The full moons were drawing near, and with each passing night, the call of the wild inside him grew louder. The last thing he needed was to get dragged into small-town pack politics and someone else's family problems. Meanwhile, Venus Lin Yue had her own battles. She had learned the hard way that wolves she cared about could leave without a second glance. She had poured everything into becoming the best healer and doctor in her pack, studying medicine under the strict supervision of Zhao Wei, the village's elder medic. Winning the scholarship to the National Werewolf Medical Academy in Kunming was her dream, her ticket to a better life beyond the mountains. But her path shattered when her boyfriend, Gao Tianyu, the pride of their village and once a trusted future alpha, betrayed their trust by joining a rival pack from the Black River Clan. His defection weakened their pack's honor, leaving Venus humiliated and lost. Now, Venus needed a new plan. She needed strength, allies — and maybe even the help of a wolf who didn't believe in rules or loyalty to anyone but himself: Julian Zhao Xin. Julian was trouble. Everyone in the village could see it. His aura was wild, his golden eyes rebellious, and during the first full moon after his arrival at his stepmother's small village, he shifted alone under the pale light, refusing to join the pack's sacred ritual under the Stone Moon Shrine. Even the Beta, Li Tao, and warriors like Chen Feng, Wang Yu, and Sun Lei kept their distance. The High Elder, Gao Wen, warned Venus. "A lone wolf like Julian will bring nothing but chaos. Be careful, Lin Yue." But Venus wasn't afraid of chaos anymore. Chaos was already inside her. If she wanted to heal others beyond the village, to leave behind the betrayals and broken promises, she had to risk everything — even her pride — by trusting a wild wolf like Julian. Maybe, together, they could stand against whatever fate had plans.

Sage has always been a little disconnected. Not by distance exactly, but still showing up to group dinners, responding in the group chat, still laughing at all the same jokes. But different. Calmer. Quiter. Harder to read. While his three closest friends threw themselves headfirst into campus life, parties, hookups, messes, and all, Sage stayed focused. A double major in Astrophysics and Theology, with a quiet love for drawing tucked into a minor. He watches, listens, sketches, and sometimes… knows things. Things he can’t always explain. The summer before senior year feels different. His friends are all falling—hard—for people they didn’t expect. Connections are forming faster than ever. And for the first time, Sage is the only one left standing alone. Not that he minds. He tells himself it’s safer this way. Love is unpredictable. Dangerous. And he’s seen enough in dreams and gut feelings to know some stories aren’t meant to last. Then there's Luca. The charming disaster. The reckless flirt. The friend who never took anything seriously—especially not love. The one everyone thought would be the last to fall. But Luca’s gaze lingers longer now. His teasing has changed. And when he starts showing up for Sage in ways that feel too careful, too real… it gets harder for Sage to keep pretending he hasn’t seen this coming. This is The last to know by yours truly.

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