Usopp Puppeteering Zoro

A normal day is suddenly turned on its head when a single voice utters those fateful words into the minds of every single soul on the planet. [Assessment Complete. Activating Mutagen, Please Standby….] It was after those words that every single man, woman and child was granted the opportunity to gain fantastical abilities in the name of evolution. Not even the plants or animals were spared by the words of this mysterious voice. Yet not everyone got what they hoped for. Some developed no powers at all, their bodies not yet ready for the process. Others, were simply too frail to handle it. Mutating into horrific creatures, nightmares made real. Seth Quinn, a slightly below average IT worker, developed a unique ability. The Puppeteers Threads. The ability to turn inanimate objects into his obedient puppets. Will he and those he loves survive in this hellish new world? Will his new ability lead him to a life of greatness he always dreamed of? Could he become a Master of Puppets? ----------------------------------------------------- A book about an apocalyptic world and the powers that have risen within. Following the unique blend of necromantic and Summoning abilities, with a twist that offers many more opportunities. Warnings for graphic descriptions of death and injury. There will be bloodshed. You have been warned.

In a universe where transmigrators twirl like puppets on a celestial stage, Nael Supremium rises as an enigma—a force the gods hesitate to name. His soul, an abyss that swallows reality itself, lies bound, sealed alongside his essence, to restrain a body barely capable of containing such vastness. A Supreme Nephilim, born from the collision of divine and demonic realms, he wields a power so immense that the golden grasp of transmigrators crumbles like sandcastles in his presence. Yet Nael is not unscathed. He bleeds, stumbles, and carries the dark echoes of a blazing past—a third of the Earth reduced to ashes by his own hand. His oath, though unspoken, stands unwavering: no one will bend him. Challenge him, and the silence of the void will be your only answer. Hidden among mortals by Celestia Supremium, the sovereign of Space-Time and Light, he conceals the Giver’s Physique—a gift that transforms intimacy into divine strength, yet to him, it is nothing but a burden. Disguised as a failure beneath the piercing gaze of Elowen, the cryptic Mother of Fates, Nael dwells in obscurity while his sister, Anael Supremium, spins schemes that threaten to fracture entire worlds. Kaelan, a shrewd half-breed who wields emotions like a blade, remains his sole tether of trust. But for how long? The Giver’s Physique draws insatiable gods, and the NTRaders—vultures who prey on others’ bonds—circle like a relentless scourge, while Nael’s past murmurs truths he longs to bury. He seeks neither salvation nor ruin. His struggle is to cage the monster he once was. But if cornered, he will reveal that even hell pales in sanctity beside him. The Rise to the Absolute weaves a saga of power and redemption, where each step Nael takes might either exalt the cosmos or plunge it into shadow. “A god? A demon? A myth? Or a Supremium! Beware what you desire.” — Nael Supremium

For two hundred years, the world forgot his name. Once a peerless genius, Xu Tianran vanished into seclusion, walking the path of invincibility. Sects rose and fell. Empires crumbled. His legend faded into myth. But now—he has returned. The world he left behind is weaker than he remembers. A dying sect. Corrupt empires. Enemies lurking in the shadows. But legends are not meant to be forgotten. With three enigmatic puppets, each rivaling ancient powerhouses, Xu Tianran steps into a world unprepared for his return. The heavens will tremble. Sects will kneel. And those who once mocked his name… will beg for mercy. Because this time, he won’t stop until he is truly invincible.

An Imperial Scholar by day. An assassin by night. The World of Cultivation has changed. Elemental Mancers. Flux Mancers. Spirit Mancers. Soul Mancers. Raining down fire and splitting oceans. Destroying mountains with a single stomp and calming skies with a glance. Controlling the tides of Karma, while wielding the souls of others like a puppeteer tugging on the Lines of Fate. The most mysterious of them all were Spirit Mancers, a truth that Theron was more than intimately familiar with. Due to one's Tribulation, his life was turned upside down. His family, his rage, his somber sadness becoming nothing more than Bad Karma's fuel for a madman. He was once a gentle young man, a non-combative Water Mancer who wanted nothing more than to read his novels to the sound of the rain and one day become an Imperial Scholar. But now... Everything had changed. He donned a cloak in the silent night as the clouds above gathered. Pulling its hood over his chilling blue eyes, he stalked off into the darkness. The first droplets fell. He would become the nightmare of his enemies, the blade hidden in the shadows of Heaven's tears. The River of the Night.

Levi has lived a hundred lifetimes, trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth. Each time, he rises to power, only to be hunted, betrayed, and torn down by the same relentless enemy. No matter how he fights, fate drags him back into the abyss. But this time is different. A mysterious figure offers him a way out, a chance to shatter the cycle and awaken from the nightmare. Yet true freedom demands a steep price. To break his chains, Levi must confront the truth: it was never just his enemies that bound him, but his own past desires. To rewrite his destiny, he must protect those he once used, challenge the unseen forces twisting reality, and carve his own path beyond the grasp of fate. But is escape even possible, or is this just another illusion in a prison without end? _____________________________ Release Schedule: Six chapters per week Chapter Length: 1400 - 1500 words _____________________________ We are still in the Senthora world-building stage, so chapters remain concise to avoid overwhelming information. ______________________________ This novel delves into mature themes, exploring deep psychological and philosophical conflicts, ruthless power struggles, and the shadows of manipulation. It challenges fundamental beliefs, pushing the limits of morality, free will, and fate. "Do you truly have free will, or are you just a puppet dancing on unseen strings?" _____________________________ A Sovereign, forged through death, rebirth, and relentless struggle, burdened with the wisdom of a hundred realities. Power isn’t given, it’s earned through suffering, loss, and an unbreakable will. In a world where magic, destiny, and ambition collide, pain isn’t just a lesson, it’s the only path to ascension.

In Kyto, there's an ancient king, the Hollow King that controls everyone like a puppet. Everyone except Lira. Lira, being a street rat, isn't affected by the Hollow Kings control. Now, based on a prophecy, Lira is forced to join a rebellion to stop the Hollow King, and free the people of Kyto.

The C.I.A gains intel that there is a project White Room, and one of their successors is attending ANHS. Lloyd is sent to reveal and gauge the White room master piece to uncover the dark truth of the White Room experiment.

Klaus had spent his entire existence as a puppet, bound by the strings of fate. However, a miraculous turn of events granted him a fresh start. The remnants of his former constraints smoldered in the ashes of his past. Now, unshackled and determined, he resolved to forge his destiny according to his own desires. No one, not even a deity, would be spared if they dared obstruct his path. Klaus was ready to wield the sword of vengeance and carve his own fate in the annals of history.

“My only regret was.. living like a puppet for my sister!” Olivia Witherland had no one but her sister in this world. So when her sister Oriana married the duke of Aykroyd and became the duchess, she had no choice but to follow her there. Despite knowing that her sister had killed the previous duchess and going to harm the child left behind, she kept her eyes closed. But when the child grew up as Demon,he killed everyone including her and the innocent kids, Oriana gave birth to. Olivia regretted that her silence had harmed not only Damon but her innocent nephew and niece. Everyone was killed, but the killer lived a hollow life too. But fate gave her a second chance. Would she be able to save everyone or would destiny play a cruel game again?

Before Zoro's recruitment, Monkey D. Luffy crossed paths with a young man named Dikun Silver — a master of twin daggers, a cunning strategist, and a man of unmatched intelligence. Though initially hesitant to join a pirate crew, Dikun was drawn to Luffy's unwavering resolve and grand dream. Recognizing Luffy’s potential, he pledged his loyalty and became the Vice-Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. While Luffy sought to gather a small crew of ten, Dikun believed in the power of strategy and numbers. Understanding the dangers of the Grand Line, he secretly expanded the crew’s strength by recruiting and training foot soldiers — a disciplined force devoted to protecting Luffy’s dream. To the world, Dikun was known as a silent commander who avoided combat, relying solely on tactics to outsmart his enemies. Marines and rival pirates underestimated him, believing he was no more than a frail tactician. But what they failed to realize was that Dikun Silver had simply never encountered a foe worthy of witnessing his true strength. When forced to fight, he unleashed a devastating prowess that rivaled even the most notorious pirates. In truth, Dikun’s power surpassed Luffy’s when he fought without restraint — a fact he kept hidden to ensure the world continued underestimating him. Yet, Dikun’s strength was not what made him invaluable. His loyalty to Luffy, his unwavering bond with the Straw Hats, and his belief in their shared dream cemented his role as the crew’s silent protector. His only ambition was to become the Greatest Commander in the World, ensuring that no force could stand in the way of Luffy’s path to becoming the Pirate King. This is the untold story of Dikun Silver, the Vice-Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and the Silent Commander who changed the tides of the Grand Line forever.

Oops! The foolish real young master had run away!!! The title of the book… Micah had everything anyone could possibly envy, a gentle mother, a supportive father, and two doting older sisters. His family business dominated the capital with its high-technology products, and he was raised with a silver spoon from birth. Life was perfect. Until one day everything crumbled when a young man appeared, claiming to be the real young master. The classic case of swapped at birth… Panicked and heartbroken, Micah, the fake heir, fought desperately to hold onto his family and fortune. From Bad-mouthing and spreading rumours to initiating misplaced hatred toward the real young master, he plotted financial pitfalls and implicated his family business in progress. Not to mention his backstabbing and selling the classified information to a rival company. “What the actual f..?” Micah stared at the book, seething with anger. He was practically a villain out of a melodrama. He would never be like that! Which vengeful ghost had written this book?! “Where is my knife?!” He needed to show this so-called author the true meaning of vengeance! Even if he couldn’t get his hands on him, at the very least, he could undermine all the nonsense that was written in his book! Whether would he really be this mentally handicapped as described in the book remained a mystery, but please could someone explain the rest of the book to him? Those madmen! Those Degenerated Gongs! How could they torment the cheerful sunny Shou and twist him into an obedient meek little puppet just to satisfy their sick desires?! “I, Micah Ramsy, swear to protect my new brother from those psychos and hungry wolves!” Thus begins the journey of the fake heir, hell-bent on keeping those scums away from his sweet brother.

Zyran has finally ascended the throne of Draconia — but true power remains out of his grasp. The royal advisors hold the reins of the kingdom, and strange changes are happening within the castle. His queens grow distant, drawn into the advisors’ web. Whispers of betrayal and hidden desires fill the air. Is Zyran truly the king… or just a puppet? And are his wives in danger? Find out as the king’s fall begins… smut---Netorare--Netori---WeakToStrong---Harem---Incest---Humiliation

This isn’t a fairy tale. No heroes. No lessons. Zetulah Viridian isn’t a savior. She’s the part of you that knows kindness gets you killed. And her story? It’s the question you’ve been swallowing since life first kicked your teeth in: How much worse would you burn the world to make it hurt like you do? Zetulah is just a woman with blood in her teeth and a knife, asking: How much of your soul would you sell to watch your enemies bleed? Before wolves ruled the world, war did. Four dynasties carved the realm of Varkathis apart like a carcass. Their war is no longer about thrones—it’s about erasing each other from history. For centuries, four houses ruled through brutality and broken vows: House Emberclaw (South): Flame-lit conquerors with eyes like smoldering coals. They leave only ash and children's bones behind. House Viridian (West): Healers turned hunted, their once-bright green eyes—symbols of hope, and nature—now dimmed to murky moss. Targets for slaughter. House Azzuri (North): Ice-hearted titans with gazes bluer than glacial crevices. They would let their own blood freeze before breaking an oath. House Moriba (East): Puppeteers with golden eyes that flicker like gilded lies. Stare too long, and you’ll wake up throat-cut with your own dagger. —-------- Zetulah Viridian doesn’t scream when her brother dies. She counts the seconds until his fingers go cold, the Emberclaw dagger still jutting from his throat. They don’t let her bury him. Instead, they nail Fenrik’s corpse to her family’s gates—a scroll stuffed between his teeth: “Let the last Viridian choke on her brother’s rot.” They take her title. Her home. Even her pride—carving the Emberclaw sigil into her land as a warning to survivors. But rage? Rage is the one thing they can’t carve out. Zetulah isn’t fighting for a crown. She’s fighting to keep her tongue, her liver, her green eyes from becoming Emberclaw trophies. To survive, she kneels to the boy whose family murdered her brother— Prince Kaelith Emberclaw, whose crimson gaze burns like a forge even as he bandages her wounds with surgeon’s hands, that has snapped more necks than healed them. Every time he laughs—warm and bright, nothing like the Emberclaw pyres she’s cursed—she forgets, just for a heartbeat, that she needs to kill him. War horns sound. Now, Zetulah must choose: Lead her surviving kin into the hellmouth of battle, or light the match that burns every house—hers included—to cinders. Because in the realm of Varkathis ? Mercy is the lie you tell while sharpening your blade. Power is the scream that haunts your enemies’ sleep. And Zetulah? “She’s learned how to make the world scream with her.” "You won’t like Zetulah. You’ll recognize her—the part of you that knows mercy gets you killed." Here’s what they don’t tell you about vengeance: It doesn’t heal. It addicts. You won’t love this story. You’ll hate how much you need to finish it.

His Forbidden Obsession I was supposed to hate him. I was supposed to stay far away. But Alexander Malvern was never the kind of man a woman could resist. Ruthless. Dominant. Untouchable. A CEO feared by many, desired by all. And me? I was the one woman he could never have. The one woman he should never want. But fate is a cruel puppeteer. When my father’s business crumbled, I had no choice but to walk into Malvern Enterprises, begging for the last thing I ever wanted—his help. Now, I am trapped in his world. A pawn in a game I don’t understand. And worst of all? I think I like it. Loving him is a mistake. But some mistakes are just too delicious to resist

A normal boy transfer to his new school , to start his new journey in new place, but he felt that this new place is not much different from the place he came from, as soon as he attended his first day in school, in the same evening he got tangled himself in some unknown incident and gotten himself killed but there's two more person who saw this incident happened , one was Paul who don't know anything, and seeking some answer to his questions, so he is trying to find the culprit behind the murder or who is the main mastermind , pulling the strings. In the world ruled by puppet masters and they are controlling people like Paul or others, is the mastermind is puppet or puppet master or maybe all puppet master who think they are controlling everything are just motionless puppets?

In the world of unknown there was a place called Prison, this place was created for humans that have sins. Is that the really purpose of this place? Axel Sage normal boy who lived inside the prison without knowing what's outside,as he grows up he slowly felt different and curious about this place. Hes father knows everything about this place but because of his knowledge he was executed. As he continues to learn the truth,the more the higher ups notice him,his journey inside the prison will be his biggest nightmare. He will have allies, ready to die just to know the truth.. He will know the truth.. And he will get out this place.. He will lost something important.. He will... What's the purpose of this place.. Is they were people that have sins.. Or they were punished by gods.. Or maybe they were just puppet's....

Jiang Cheng transmigrated to a vast and boundless universe filled with countless races, gods, and goddesses. Starting as a mere Qi Refining casual cultivator in a small market, he treads cautiously, step by step, honing his skills in talismans, arrays, alchemy, puppets, and weapon refinement. Despite his low-key nature, fate entangles him with heaven’s chosen ones, dragging him into countless disasters—even when he does nothing. As he grows stronger, he forges bonds with humans, dragons, Pheonix, demons, angels, and more, navigating the turbulent currents of the cultivation world. But his journey is far from peaceful. A looming war between universes awaits, and when the time comes, Jiang Cheng must choose his path in the grand cosmic struggle. Amidst the final battlefield, Jiang Cheng stood indifferent, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of enemies. As a gentle flute melody echoed across the universe, ancient whispers resounded: [Ancient Dao, hold on to the thought of sealing the sky, the mountains and rivers are great, the nine mountains and seas need the Dao to come, my life is immeasurable.] The sword flashed, and a powerful Enemy's head fell. [ Ancient Dao, thinking of the ever- changing monsters, walking on the road that is not immortal, stepping on nine mountains and seas, my way is eternal, the people are wrong but my way is true, my life is immeasurable.] The whispers grew stronger, their echoes carrying across the battlefield. [ Ancient Dao, upholding the meaning of protection, destroying powerful enemies, Shielding the human race—if the heavens are wrong, my Dao Will stand true. The human race is boundless ]

He was a prince from the biggest kingdom in the Andromeda Continent.His family was the Holy Knight descendants who had killed the dark king. A mysterious accident took his father's life and cursed him with the dark power, making everyone doubt his identity. His uncle treated him as a war puppet even forcing him to relinquish his right to the king's throne and his cousin treated him like his nemesis. Feeling guilty for his father's death he decided to give his blind loyalty to his kingdom and accidentally fell in love with an unknown woman. But after all, things started going well, he was accused of rebelling and was cruelly executed. A dark power revived him, but he was not the same person they once knew. This time he would rise again not only as a king but a king among the kings that conquered the land... _________ >This is love at first sight, but also a slow burn romance (Romance subplot) >The story mostly about the MC's internal struggle >Please expect a lot of battle and fighting scenes as well as some political maneuvers in this story >The MC is cold for romance and mostly act by his status as a royalty >His past play a big role please be patient >This is not eye for an eye type of story Discord chanel: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Cover by Commission Aleena Mao from Pixiv -------------- Other works: *The Incubus System *Dragon King's Harem *Seven Sins System *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

Jake, a game developer, faces a crushing betrayal when his closest friends exploit their joint creation—a revolutionary game—leaving him ruined. Destiny spirals into chaos when he awakens in the body of a fallen king, whose tragic past mirrors Jake’s own. Thrust into a realm of constant struggle, he vows vengeance against the people who shattered both his life and the king’s.  That's when he uncovers a darker truth: his enemies are puppets of a malevolent force plotting to obliterate an entire timeline through ancient magic. The target? Jake’s original world, now teetering on annihilation. Desperate, he allies with a cryptic system offering immense power.

Izumi Midori an orphanage who is born in the beast world where the rule of jungle apply. she just hope to have her own beast friend and on the eve of her fifth birthday her wish came true she becomes beast master but her journey towards beast master trun into puppet master. how does this happen.... she had no idea where did she go wrong..

Betrayed by fate... Bound by desire... Lucian was nothing but a puppet in his previous life — broken, powerless, and discarded like trash. But when death finally came knocking, the Eros Nexus System whispered into his soul. A forbidden gift... a second chance. Now reborn in a world where power is measured by lust and dominance, Lucian must carve his path through blood, seduction, and betrayal. With the power to enslave minds, shatter wills, and claim bodies, he'll rise from the shadows — building his harem of devils, angels, and everything in between. But in this twisted game... Will Lucian become the Master — or the Slave? Add to Library Now and witness the rise of the Demon King! Warning: This novel contains dark desires, possessive MC, mind-breaking tension, and extreme NSFW scenes. Proceed with caution.

In a world fractured by an ancient Holy War, where three divine kingdoms share the planet under seals of fragile peace, the story of Kaelen Silver is a heartrending ballad of vengeance, sacrifice, and the price of power. Tomas Silver, a slave turned assassin, manages to escape the shadow of the Bloody Moon Order thanks to Alenya, an herbalist who restores his humanity. Together they forge a simple life, hidden from a world divided by the gods. But their son Kaelen is born marked by a curse: his body absorbs the world’s vital energy (Nivora), inflicting him with unbearable pain. Although Tomas fiercely protects him, fate is cruel: Alenya dies at the hands of the Bloody Moon Order, and years later, the Five Great Clans—puppets of hidden demons—murder Tomas, leaving Kaelen alone, broken, and hungry for vengeance. Kaelen is not a hero. He is a cunning and ruthless survivor who, after decades of hunting the clans that destroyed his family, fails in his final attempt. Captured and sacrificed in a grotesque ritual, his death is not the end: an ancient demon offers him a perverse deal. “Go back in time. Save your parents. Destroy the seals that divide the world... and unleash Hell.” Upon awakening as a baby in the arms of his parents, Kaelen retains the memory of his previous life. But the path is not simple: to break the seals that keep angels, demons, and the Alliance of Races at bay, he will need the hearts of descendants of heroes, archangels, and demonic kings. How far will he go to rewrite his destiny? Will he become the pawn of greater forces, or will he even defy the gods who manipulate Ethalios from the shadows?

Ever heard of book travelling? Yep. Hear of fictional characters coming into reality? Not...so quite. Celia Elliott's life has been a complete tragedy since birth. She thought it might just be fate toying with her, until she knew of one thing. An author. The creator of this cruel world Celia dwelt in. All of her misfortunes were all created by him, being stringed around like a little puppet, suffering because the author said so. Never was it fate. Should she ever had the chance to meet the author of her life, she'd doubt she'd let him go. Ivor Schwartz, an infamous author had just recently been diagnosed of an fatal illness, one that had ran in his family's blood since so long ago. His parents deemed it as a curse. But before he was removed from this headache of his, something that was deemed impossible came to him. Should he keep her in the dark, lest she soughs out revenge? Or should he tell her the truth, one that she has the right to know? When the author meets the character they've created, the story would have no author to lead, and it shall all be up to the fates.

In a world where manipulation is the ultimate power, a mysterious figure known as the Master of Puppet weaves an intricate web of control. Governments, corporations, and even powerful individuals unknowingly dance to his strings. But when a rogue agent uncovers his existence, a battle of wits and deception begins. Who will emerge victorious the puppet or the puppeteer?

She was raised to bring justice. He was born to rule the underworld. Detective Aria Voss has spent years chasing shadows—tracking the faceless crime lord known only as The Phantom. Ruthless, elusive, and always a step ahead, he is the mastermind behind the city's most untouchable criminal empire. No one has ever seen his face. No one knows his name. And Aria is determined to be the one who brings him down. But she doesn’t realize the man she’s hunting has been hunting her for years. Killian Dante is more than just the Phantom. He is the architect of Aria’s life—pulling the strings from the shadows, ensuring every case she solved, every lead she chased, was one he placed in front of her. He has shaped her into the perfect detective, the perfect obsession, without her ever knowing. And now, she’s getting too close to the truth. When a single mistake forces Killian to step out of the darkness, their game of cat and mouse turns deadly. She should hate him. She should arrest him. But every moment in his presence shatters her resolve. Every glance burns hotter than the justice she once swore to uphold. She thought she was hunting a monster. But what happens when the monster is the man who owns her heart? Will she uncover the truth and destroy him—or will she fall so deep that she loses herself in his world forever?

In a decaying city where the powerful prey on the powerless, *Liam Carter*—a broke janitor with nothing but a mop and a mountain of debt—discovers a tattered journal in the trash. Its pages, scrawled by a homeless man named *Old Joe*, hold brutal truths: *“Fear is fuel. Pain is a teacher. And even the weakest can burn empires.”* When Liam’s younger sister *Mia*—chronically ill and running out of time—becomes collateral in a corrupt politician’s scheme, he has two choices: die quietly or fight dirtier. Armed with guerrilla tactics from Old Joe’s journal and a **survival instinct** sharpened by desperation, Liam wages war against the **Iron Fist Gang**, their billionaire puppeteers, and the broken system that wants him dead. But survival has a cost. Every victory leaves scars. Every ally—a cynical nurse, a retired boxer, a hacker teen—demands loyalty Liam isn’t sure he can give. And as he rises from janitor to folk hero, Liam must answer the question haunting Old Joe’s journal: “Will you be a spark… or the wildfire that consumes everything?”

an man who name Sasha,28 year old,who was sent a post man to every neighbourhood,was caught eye by a certain theatre cross the road,unknown that there's certain thing will make a scene out of it.

"Linda, I am giving you 30 days to find a suitor or you will lose your inheritance and your mother's galleries will be sold off - her only legacy to you", said Lilly King, Linda's grandmother. Despite being the heir of a billion dollar company, in her life, the only thing she held dear were her mother's galleries, the only thing she left for her and Linda would do anything to keep them safe, even if it meant marrying against her will. ******* "Thank you all for coming and showing such commitment, you are all competent to be honest but unfortunately, I only need one husband. Jeremy Tang, congratulations on becoming my fiance.", she spoke to the group of men she had invited for interviews for the husband position. "Linda, didn't we agree that Jeremy was out?". They found out together that he was her uncle's puppet. Sent to destroy her, yet, she's still choosing him. "Yes...because he is going to help destroy my uncle.", she said **** Between fighting her uncle, protecting what was dear to her and finding out the truth behind her parents' deaths, she already had her hands full, and now a husband with ulterior motives, can she really handle it?

In a world where martial strength reigns supreme, Heu Ma walks a different path—one paved with wealth, manipulation, and blood. Once a naive scholar, he was betrayed and left to die, only to awaken with the enigmatic Merchant System, granting him the ability to trade, scheme, and rise beyond the limits of mere warriors. Now, hidden behind the guise of a humble merchant, Heu Ma orchestrates the downfall of sects, brokers power among ruthless martial clans, and plays even the strongest like pieces on a board. Beneath the glow of the Blood Moon, he builds his empire—not with a sword, but with contracts written in fate and deals sealed with blood. Yet, in his ascent, five figures stand at the crossroads of his destiny—the Five Jade Beauties, each embodying a different ideal: the perfect gentleman of wisdom and the four unmatched women, paragons of grace, ambition, and deadly allure. Some will challenge him, some will follow, and others… he will break. As the world watches, torn between fear and admiration, Heu Ma prepares for his final gambit. Will he remain the unseen puppeteer, or will he become the emperor of the martial world itself? When gold and blood weigh the same, only the true merchant will decide their worth.

Orphaned in the old world after taking care of his irresponsible and sick mother for years on end, Kyle finds his life turned upside down. His already dim world turns even gloomier and coupled with his trauma from losing her, Kyle felt like he had lost his purpose in life. Living day by day, akin to a soulless puppet, he struggled to keep his suicidal thoughts in check, all whilst trying to make ends meet as a cabbie. During those dark times, Kyle slowly begins to find solace in the world of music and movies. Even though it had always been there, it truly became something as a bloodline of sorts for him because, individually, both pieces of media, transported him to another world, one where he could feel happy, if even for a fleeting moment. And, as if the universe wanted even more for him, Kyle met some lovely old people, all of whom treated him as the son they never had, making him feel like he had a family after so long. This eventually, helped him let go of his trauma and turned him into the lovely soul he was always meant to be. But as fate would have it, these same people, wanted for Kyle to pursue his dreams because they saw the potential for greatness in him and the wonderous things he could go on to do, even if Kyle himself was oblivious to it. So, in an effort to make his dreams come true, they ended up gifting him a brand new chance, one that Kyle himself would only go on to realize after his untimely death in a fatal car accident. Now awake in the new world, still orphaned but with a brighter perspective on life, Kyle, armed with a System, another gift from his loved ones in the previous world, decides to take the chance to pursue his dreams of being a star, one that he was unable to pursue in his previous life due to his lack of talent. This is the story of a man who will go on to become the most versatile and renowned superstar all over the world... and it starts, just as he takes his first step into the cutthroat world of fame and fortune by registering for the popular singing reality TV competition, 'Rising Voices'. Known to be a fiercely competitive TV show, Kyle will meet with top contestants from around the world, go up against them, level up and become better, and ultimately, battle with them for the number one spot in the show as a dark horse! --- |AUTHOR NOTE| Just wanted to make it clear, that the singing competition which will be the first arc of the novel, will end around the late twenty-ish or early thirty-ish chapters. After that, you can expect so much more from the story so look forward to it! Also, although the setting is in a parallel world, all the songs, scripts and movies (although I will draw inspiration here and there), will be originals penned by yours truly (-‿◦).