Kilik Rung

People are different. The more superior the bloodline, the easier it is to control power. Ordinary people without supernatural bloodlines can only occupy the bottom rungs of society, unable to achieve anything even if they try their best. Humans are different from other races. Humans aren't as good at magic and archery as elves. They aren't as good at casting metal and brewing alcohol as dwarves. They don't have the physique of orcs, and they don't have the freedom of merpeople underwater. However, if humans had a blood core, everything was possible. Human: "Oh my god, what a noble bloodline. You are the glory of mankind!" Elf: "I've never seen a magic genius like you." Dwarf: "No matter what kind of casting, it is easy for you." Orc: "You are the pride of us orcs. You are the most talented warrior in a millennium. You should be the Emperor of the Orcs!" Merpeople: "Son of God! Boohoo, the Son of God has arrived!"

Meet Alexander Jensen (Alex, for short)—a hardworking, thirty-something guy who spent a lifetime climbing the corporate ladder, only to hit every rung on the way down. Just when he thought things couldn’t get worse, he finds himself back in time… in his own crib. Yes, he’s been given a second chance to start from scratch, armed with the invaluable wisdom of 30 years' worth of failures, heartbreaks, and questionable decisions. Determined not to repeat his past mistakes, Alex sets out to give himself—and his loved ones—the life he always dreamed of. Armed with insider knowledge (hello, future stock market!), he’s ready to tackle playground politics, ace school with ease, and avoid every single regret he once collected like baseball cards. But it turns out that even with foresight, life has plenty of surprises waiting. In a journey filled with wit, heart, and an adult’s perspective on a brand-new childhood, Alex is ready to rewrite his destiny… or at least try. After all, who wouldn’t want to ace life on their second go?

While excavating tombs, an archaeologist, the “red-haired witch,” causes too great a disturbance, becoming a martyr as a result of the grave chamber’s collapse. Seventeen years later, she finds herself transmigrated into the Five Regions Continent as the delinquent, Meng Fuyao, who struggles to survive in the lowest rungs of society. As a tsundere, crafty, loyal, vengeful, bold, and sharp-tongued woman, she has a unique charm that draws people around her. Follow the funny Fuyao as she defies fate and ascends to supremacy!

With her power awakening on the horizon, Kaitlyn was filled with excitement. Having been transported to this world, she had been silently waiting for her golden finger. However, on the day, she was distraught to find out her power was only F ranked, the lowest of the low. It only created a shadow clone for 1 second. All her friends left, and even her boyfriend abandoned her. But when as considered giving up, a sudden ding rung in her ear. A power that would eventually enable her to control unlimited clones. *SYSTEM LOADING* *POWER DETECTED* *ANAYLIZED. PROCEEDING TO UPGRADE IT TO X RANK* *SETTING UP COMPLETE* *WELCOME TO THE ULTIMATE CLONE SYSTEM*

Noein Arkwright has a twisted personality. Born as the illegitimate child of a high-ranking nobleman, he was forced to sever ties with his family upon reaching adulthood, given a remote territory and a bottom-rung peerage. He thought to himself: —I don't want to become a despicable and empty person like my parents. —I want to live a happy life, surrounded by lots of love. To achieve this, Noein made a decision. He would become an ideal feudal lord, praised by everyone. —To be loved by my people, I will love and cherish them. —I will build friendships with neighboring lords, aiming for coexistence and co-prosperity, and use them for my own happiness. This is the story of a slightly warped young man who tries to find his own happiness in life.

"Flammen der Freiheit" erzählt die Geschichte von Rau, einem jungen Feuerdrachen, der als Sklave des mächtigen Königreichs Ignaris durch dunkle Magie gezwungen wird, verheerende Angriffe auf unschuldige Dörfer zu führen. Gefangen in einem Körper, der Zerstörung bringt, und einer Stimme, die von der Magie unterdrückt wird, kämpft Rau gegen seine inneren Fesseln. Als er während eines nächtlichen Überfalls von den Drachenreitern der verfeindeten Königreiche überwältigt und gefangen genommen wird, beginnt für ihn eine Reise voller Zweifel, neuer Freundschaften und der Sehnsucht nach Freiheit. Im Krankenhaus für Drachen trifft er auf Menschen, die ihm nicht feindlich gesinnt sind, sondern ihn heilen und ihm den Namen „Feuerherz“ geben. Doch der Krieg tobt weiter, und Rau muss lernen, sich selbst zu finden und die Ketten zu sprengen, die ihn binden. Gemeinsam mit neuen Verbündeten steht er vor der entscheidenden Schlacht, in der er nicht nur gegen den tyrannischen König, sondern auch gegen seine eigene Vergangenheit kämpfen muss.

The entire world had changed; from flying cars to flying horses as the adventurers from the game became hunters in real life. Nobody entered Love Heart Online expecting to be merged with their in-game character nor did they expect for the game to slowly influence real life in more ways that just economically. But when the first wave of people began to merge there were those who had no intention to remain hidden while many of those in the lower rungs of society decided to take a slice of the cake. By any means. It therefore didn't take long for the world to become like something out of a comic book - heroes flying in the sky fighting villains - if with a fantasy flare added in. Yet, before the world could even adapt to that, a second wave of chaos came. Many who were previously worth nothing in society became champions across the planet, fighting off the dungeons full of monsters, after mana seeped into reality for unknown reasons. Yet that does not change the fact there was still a clear class division. Armor-Cordis was well aware of this fact as they worked for one of the core members of the HERO guild yet that did not mean they lived well because of their masters role. Abuse was part of their daily life (not just the physical or verbal kind) however none of this matter... Because they had a promise from their mamma. With absolute trust in their mothers instructions they set out in the world to experience the lowest lows in human society - a situation that led them to eventually being picked off the street by the supposed Heroes. Even then they spent their time stealing as much information as they could since they knew it would come in handy in the future. Or rather, it would come in handy in the past. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Come read as a urchin rises to become a gluttonous white lotus spirit takes advantage of her future knowledge to rule two worlds and beyond. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 1 Chapter Per Week (Sun) 20~ Chapters Ahead On Patreon https://www.pat reon.com/BasicallyGod/ Content Warnings Are More Caution Based

A prodigy in the art of cultivation, his powers were stripped away overnight. Yet, defying fate, he began anew, treading the legendary path of immortality. Yang Fan, once hailed as the unparalleled genius of his family, stumbled upon a mysterious artifact—the "Xianhong Ring," a relic capable of linking him to the wondrous Xianhong Realm, where celestial treasures and rare herbs could be cultivated in abundance. In a single night, he was reduced to a mere shadow of his former self, his cultivation crippled, mocked and humiliated by those who once revered him. Yet, his purpose was unwavering—he sought to rebuild his strength, mastering a heaven-defying cultivation technique. From the lowest rungs of the cultivation world, he began his arduous ascent, navigating the perilous road to immortality. Through trials and tribulations, he steadily rose, ultimately becoming a figure of legend—one who would stand peerless across the realms, commanding awe and respect from all seven worlds…

[Mature Content] “You’ll live only to serve me, both in spirit and with your body..” Gu Jeoyoon, a former noble turned lowly servant, found himself struggling to adapt to his new lifestyle. In this rigidly hierarchical society, servants were relegated to the lowest rungs, with no rights, no dreams - they only lived to serve their owners and masters. The once-proud nobleman now wore the humble attire of a servant, his pride and dignity battered by the cruel whims of fate. But Gu Jeoyoon's spirit remained unbroken, his fierce determination and unyielding sense of self-worth refused to be extinguished by his harsh circumstances, a righteous cause but it had brought him a lot of trouble. “Ah...what had interesting prey..” A man with a blue veil covering his face smiled as he stroked Jeoyoon’s face, his piercing gaze seeming to bore into the very soul of the young servant. The veil, a symbol of power and mystery, only added to the stifling and dangerous aura surrounding this stranger. “Are you the one they call the nine-tailed beast? The untouchable one?” “Are you the one they call the idle noble, the master of whimsy and indulgence?” The man chuckled “That’s one way to put it...why don’t you follow me and be my wife and I’ll return you back to your rank as a noble” Gu Jeoyoon suddenly saw himself wrapped in the palms of this blue veiled noble man, and his peaceful life had crumpled until there was nothing left.

Imperially Yours...A blend of romance, royalty and fantasy. History is written by the victors that is why you hear the Elves tell their descendants how they conquered this land and still glorify such an exercise. This land used to belong to us. But then they came: an annexation that brought us all-all three races- together and still pulled us farther apart. And they established a social order. Elves first, Fae, and the humans at the lowest rung of that order. I cannot be disappointed with my parents enough for being who they were-humans-and then birthing me. That was a huge disservice to me. In this world, you were only Elven or nothing. I was nothing by extension. But I never embraced that status. I was destined for more-rebellion, subversion, sedition- but nothing prepared me for catching the attention of the Emperor of the Elven colonies...and I was going to pay for it. I still baffle at how I was increasingly attracted to the tyrant Emperor who was not just known to be condescending and ruthless but cold and unfeeling; unkind and cruel. In this midst of this I was going to change and experience things like I have never before and I will struggle with myself to overcome the darkness that seeks to take me with it. There are three types of Magic: Benign, Grey and Malign. Two kinds were outlawed: Grey and Malign. I possessed Malign magic within me and soon I would find out why it was outlawed...

Leon was from a poor family of three. He tried to improve their circumstances but was met with challenges at every turn. However, he held on, hoping for a better tomorrow. His defiance wasn’t well met. In the end, Death itself came to make his life miserable. He was diagnosed with an incurable disease. He was destined to die in some months. But he refused to go down a crying amd sobbing mess. He chose his own death. When the opportunity presented itself, he selflessly sacrificed himself to save another, dying a hero. Maybe the last act of his miserable and boring life touched a God's heart. He woke up to find himself back in the past, at the moment when the game that had taken the world by storm and risen to become a well of endless wealth was newly released. This time, he could've the same starting point as other top players. He could rely on his future knowledge to get ahead. He didn’t need to stay at the bottom rung of society anymore. He could become a figure of great authority and power. Leon clutched his fist and re-entered the game, this time aiming for the No. 1 spot in the entire gaming community!

Hột Khê - thiếu nữ chỉ mới mười chín tuổi đã trở thành sát thủ hàng đầu mà thế giới ngầm vừa nghe danh đã sợ vỡ mật. Trong khi làm nhiệm vụ giải cứu người cộng sự được cô tin tưởng nhất, người luôn nói yêu cô, từng được cô cứu trong lúc làm nhiệm vụ biết bao lần lại vì lợi ích mà phản bội, tàn nhẫn dồn cô vào chỗ chết. Không ngờ cô được sống lại trong thân thể của Nạp Lan Hột Khê – Tam tiểu thư xấu xí, yếu đuối vô năng của phủ Nạp Lan, bị Nhị tỷ của mình bán làm lô nệ. Cô ấy được sinh ra ở đất nước Kim Lăng tôn sùng sức mạnh và tu vi nhưng lại là phế vật không có linh căn, không thể tu luyện. Bằng y thuật cao siêu, thân thủ phi phàm cùng sự trợ giúp của không gian tùy thân và Nam Cung Dục, cô từng bước nâng cao tu vi, gây dựng thế lực cho riêng mình. Nam Cung Dục - Minh Vương điện hạ lãnh khốc trong truyền thuyết, thế lực hùng mạnh, anh tuấn vô song, tu vi thâm sâu khó dò. Lần đầu gặp, hắn đứng trong bóng tối nhìn cô giết chết tất cả những kẻ từng sỉ nhục mình với ánh mắt đầy hứng thú. Hắn từng bước bị tính cách, sự tài hoa hơn người của cô làm say đắm, quyết định cả đời này chỉ có Nạp Lan Hột Khê mới có tư cách trở thành Vương phi của hắn. Liệu trái tim từng bị phản bội của Hột Khê có thể rung động trước sự chân thành của Nam Cung Dục, bên hắn xây dựng cơ đồ, tạo nên những kì tích rung chuyển giới tu chân.

Long ago, before the world was consumed by darkness, there existed a heart—a powerful artifact known as the Ancient Heart. It was the source of all life, keeping the balance between worlds. But when the heart was shattered by an unknown force, the world changed. The barrier that kept malevolent creatures from other dimensions at bay crumbled, and these monsters, born from nightmares, invaded, pushing humanity to the brink. In the wake of this catastrophe, a new order emerged. People began to awaken to strange powers between the ages of 3 to 9, abilities that allowed them to fight back against the horrors that now roamed the earth. But not everyone was so fortunate. Those who failed to awaken were branded as the Forsaken—the powerless, the weak, the forgotten. They were relegated to the lowest rungs of society, despised and abandoned. Kai was one of the Forsaken. Born in the desolate outskirts of a once-great city, he had known only suffering and despair. Orphaned at birth, uneducated, and struggling to survive, Kai had always been at the mercy of those stronger than him. Every day was a battle to stay alive, with no hope of escape from the harsh reality of his existence. But everything changed when he was attacked by a strange creature, unlike any of the monsters that had invaded the world. Left for dead, Kai miraculously awakens to find himself reborn with a powerful system and magical abilities that defy explanation. For the first time in his life, he has the power to fight back, to rise above his status as one of the Forsaken

In a world were humanity is imprisoned within a colossal tower, a creation of the enigmatic entity known only as ARTIFICIAL. Society is stratified by class, with each floor of the tower representing a distinct social hierarchy. The upper floor are privileged by royal and elite, while those like Joseph, our determined protagonist, living at the lowest levels in underground. Joseph's always dreamed to become a mech pilot, a prestigious occupation coveted even by those in the lowest rungs of society. Despite his daily job as a junk collector. He secretly collecting a discarded parts. With an unyielding spirit, Joseph assembles his own mech from the junk part. However, his joy is short-lived when his creation refuses to activate. The next day, Joseph returns to the garbage-strewn depths of the lower levels, he found a mysterious core, named ‘GENESIS’ and Joseph put this artifact into his mech and it’s finally activated. The next day Joseph decide to take a first ride to hone his piloting skills. Joseph had a childhood friend named Erina. Erina who secretly had a deep affection for him but sadly Joseph his passion for machines often blinds him to the affections of his childhood friend, Erina. Joseph's unwavering honesty and dedication, however, only serve to deepen Erina's feelings. Their lives take an unexpected turn when the next day turns out to be Erina birthday, Joseph offers her to ride with him through the sky as a special gift. Their celebration are interrupted by the mech security forces, who warned them, that lower-class citizens such as Joseph and Erina should never control mechs. At night while Joseph in his garage a place where his build a mech, Joseph met an mysterious oldman self-proclaimed once reached the surface of the ARTIFICIAL tower. The revelation he shares is nothing but the truth, the world they inhabit is an illusion, a fabricated construct within the tower. The mesmerizing sky above is merely a holographic mirage. As Joseph learned that the existence of "Sky Pillars," each representing a different level of the tower and connected like the rungs of a great ladder. To access these Sky Pillars and journey upwards, one must be a mech pilot. To obtain a mech pilot's license, Joseph must entering the test, the test including life-and-death trials within an arena. If the candidate survives they will earn the right to become a mech pilot. The path to uncovering the tower's mysteries and securing their freedom is fraught with peril, but Joseph bound by destiny to explore the ARTIFICIAL tower and discover the hidden truth.

In a world destroyed by war, a place where people constantly fight monsters and each other for territories and better lives, a place where it is not possible to live an ordinary life outside of governments that are very reminiscent of medieval times, what would people's daily lives be like in such a world? This story will show Arthur's life and a world where war technology has advanced forcibly to keep up with both humans and their supernatural enemies; we will also accompany him on his way to climb the rungs of the creatures' status in the universe where he will discover the truth of his world.

Luo Zheng, once at the lowest rung of the Luo Clan hierarchy, now finds himself in a precarious situation. Despite his family’s legacy as the founders of a powerful refining technique capable of defeating any opponent, he faces unfair treatment from a family steward. One fateful night, driven by rage, Luo Zheng sets fire to the family records. Little does he know that this seemingly destructive act would awaken hidden magic within the ancient tome. The magic engulfs him, transforming Luo Zheng into a skilled fighter with newfound abilities. Now an outcast, he flees his home and the despicable clan that once scorned him. But his troubles are far from over. As he embarks on a journey to rescue his younger sister, he must learn to harness his newfound powers. Meanwhile, his own cousins, driven by jealousy and greed, relentlessly pursue him. Luo Zheng’s path is fraught with danger, but he is determined to protect his family and uncover the secrets hidden within the ancient texts.

High atop a mountain, a demon is born at the edge of deaths door. The devil's fears come to life and the world burns. Hell walks amongst man and blood will flow in the streets. The champions of the gods will rise up to fight but they face a challenge possibly to great for them because how do you kill someone who Death has knocked for. A bell once rung can't be unrung neither can you place water back inside a poison pit and expect it to remain water. Death knocks and he awaits for your answer..... Will you see what becomes of the champion of death?

"As a teacher, school sucks. Hisoki runs towards his designated classroom, ten minutes late. Why was he late? He's the damn teacher! He huffs, running down the identical halls, the room numbers slowly rising. 206, 207, 208,209….. He was going to be teaching in room 221, what hall was that in again? He had tried to look nice for school, having his black hair flat ironed, and a brown tie to match his shoes. His vintage shoulder bag was starting to weigh on him, slowing down his movements. The bell had already rung ten minutes ago, but he wasn't even at school by that time. His entire morning routine was set back thirty minutes, since his alarm didn't wake him up, his dog did. "Come on.." Hisoki muttered, continuing to run down the halls. 219, 220, 221, 222- oh wait! He took a couple of steps back, placing his hand on the door." At Yokosa's Boys School of the World, only the richest and smartest get to go. So when five boys with polar opposite personalities get put in an English class together, chaos always erupts. And secrets always go down in flames.

[As of 11/30/23 this novel's ROUGH DRAFT is COMPLETED] [Warning: 18+ Content! - cursing, dark themes, sexual content, and other adult matters are present - NOTE: there is NO 'knotting' in this story for both those who come looking for it, and those who want to avoid it. I just wanted to give a head's up either way. LGBTQ+ representation is also in this novel. :)] This is book one of the Ylphasia series. War, betrayal, loss, growth - none of these things were aspects of life that Myranda had in mind when she finally met her destined mate. The only problem was that her chosen was someone she absolutely despised - Prince Metas, the next rightful King to the Lycan Kingdom. From the bottom rungs of society, everything above her seemed like a dream - it was too bad her preconceived notions were far from wrong. In their journey to make a brighter future for their entire kingdom, Metas and Myranda learn that there is so much more to just being mates than their shared love. As they navigate the complications of starting a revolution, both Metas and Myranda discover just how compatible they actually are - and how much their paring means for the future of their kind. ----------------------------------------------------- [EXCERPT] "If you want my place so much, you should challenge me when the time comes. This is cowardice. You think I can beat you-no...You know I can beat you, and so you're trying to hurt Myranda to make me weaker. You're a bastard, a cheat and a liar, and you don't deserve to rule over our kingdom - and you never will. You have no valor, no honor - and no moral compass," Metas spat towards him, and kept his hair up on end involuntarily. "I'm drunk right now and easily pushed you over like a small paper bag filled with shit. Since you've so brilliantly shown what you'd truly like to do, I'll make sure she is safe from you. Meanwhile, perhaps you should train or learn better tactics from your papa," Metas continued, and even grinned with delight. "Even if you beat me in combat, the rest of those in power want to see you fall. You won't last," Silas warned, and reformed into his mortal self. "...but I do intend on challenging you. Unless you want to kill me right here and now since you're so confident." "There is no honor in killing you without the glory of showing you exactly what I am capable of in front of everyone. I will take Joss' advice and do nothing for now. I don't want to throw away honor for revenge. If you come near her again, I will kill you before you ever get the chance to prance around in front of high society with a little speech, and show off to your wife and no friends. Understand?" Metas asked menacingly, and now his gums were visible as saliva dripped from his lips and teeth, barely holding himself back. "I will drink your blood through your eye sockets if you lay one more fucking claw on her - understood?" Metas warned as he advanced towards the blonde male. "You letting me live will be the biggest regret of your life, Metas. Hold those words close to your heart when you lose everything to me," Silas sneered and turned away, but not before he locked eyes with Joss with a dare in his green orbs.

The bell has rung, The gods have spoken already. For the sake of the werewolves faction, the fight for the title of 'The True Alpha' has begun. Be as it may after the death of Manva Starkk, who once was considered God of the skinwalkers, hoisted the flag of the war already. With him being killed by Dracula himself, The devious lilt of the Vampire faction is now crystal clear to the world. The Brawl has turned into a war, But even as Manvaa died, his son has survived. A living legend, One for whom Fefnier himself appeared. Fiery red eyes burning like flames of a rising phoenix, he indeed was a legend. But with the start of this war, not only one but many legends have emerged in various factions of the monsters. Vampires, Ghouls, Skinwalkers, Holy Spirits, Dark Angels, even many of the gods are restless, as they can't wait to participate in this ultimate Conquest. Now The Question that remains is What is to be made of this fight ? Who will rise up their ranks as the Victor ? Who'll become The True Alpha ?

Those without talent are destined to remain as mortals, the lowest rung in society ,easily trampled upon and subjected to the whims of fate.However, those possessing talent can transcend the ordinary and become the Awakened. The Awakened beings whose very essence pulses with superhuman abilities, elevating them beyond the grasp of the mundane,. The tale follows Gen who dares to challenge destiny, forging an indelible mark on history itself.

Ding! Devyn gets an invite to a game that rewards death with power. But he already knew that since both his brother and dad are already players. But that's not a boon. Devyn's dad is dead and he and his brother are hunted by powerful players. In a world where murder is just another rung on the ladder, how far will Devyn go to survive?

Damon Kade is at the Mecha Military Academy against his will for another four years until he graduates. That is, unless he somehow leads his five-man team to victory at the annual performance tournament this year to get a free ticket out. It seems plausible, especially for his talents. The only problem is his team consists of the bottom rung failures in each of their respective specialty roles. Now he must learn how to bring his team together and win the tournament or lose and commit to another five years of service after he graduates.

Betrayed on the brink of achieving all his dreams, con artist Amin is about to breathe his last. As he looks back on a life spent begging on the streets as an orphan, then painstakingly climbing up rung by rung to become one of the top scammers in India, a scream rips out of him. He roars his desire to live, to fly free with no shackles or burdens, and his plea does not go unheard. Chosen by the Divine Pulse and snatched from the edge of death, Amin finds himself in a hidden world; a world where he must train to become one of the Deathsworn, an elite unit charged with defending humanity from the forces of evil gods and terrifying monsters. Yet, when he is about to embark on his journey, things take a turn in the worst possible direction. The Hindu Gods he has ridiculed and exploited countless times are real. And for some reason, they are hell-bent on finishing him off.

A game of "Let's Switch" changed the fate of three youths. Tian Yuo (Age 6): "Nobody will notice, especially her! I don't want to play with her." Chen Mu frowned from his behavior, "But she is your future fiance. You're meeting her for the first time anyways." Tian Yuo: "Come on, let's switch for the day. Sometimes even our mothers can't figure us out because we swapped our clothes and accessories! Please...I'm going to tell my mom that I don't want to marry her anyways." Chen Mu: "I still don't think it's a good idea.." Tian Yuo: "Didn't you hate hanging out with Chu Yao? I'll help you avoid her for this whole school semester if you switch with me." Chen Mu sighed, "Fine. Only this time." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tian Yuo: "I don't want to marry Yin Susu. I don't love her, and she will never be my bride." He shouted out loud in front of his parents, Yin Zin Leung (Susu's father), and Karen (Susu's step sister). Before leaving the room, he grabbed Karen's hand and looked back with a sharp glare towards Susu, "I will only have one wife and she's Karen." _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Karen handed Susu a glass of wine, "Sis, please forgive me. Bro Yuo and I really love each other. I'll drink this glass of wine as an apology. It's my engagement night, so I hope you could give us your blessing." Susu felt tightness in her chest as she chugged the glass of wine in her hands down her throat. She didn't notice the smirk on Karen's face while she was swallowing the wine. Feeling ill, Susu went upstairs to escape the loudness that gave her a headache. She leaned against the wall and sloppily entered a guest room. Once entered, she stripped naked from feeling the heat in the room. The next morning, she woke up to find Tian Yuo sleeping naked next to her. Her face turned pale as she felt cramps on her lower abdomen when she moved. A noticeable blood stain was on the bed... 'Did..w..what happened..?' The guest room door swung open and Karen shockingly stood by the door. Her loud gasp and unsettled tone rung Susu and Tian Yuo's ears, "Sis! Bro Yuo!! How could you two do this to me?" Tian Yuo immediately sat up and caught a glimpse of what had happened. Quickly he refuted any accusations that were thrown at him, "It's not like that! I didn't! Karen, it was her! She drugged me! I drank the wine that was from her and then I woke up just now!!" He angrily looked to his left and growled, "Yin Susu! I never thought you'd go this far!!!" Susu cried, "It's not me!!! It's Karen!!!" Karen's tears were similar to a nonstop flood, "Sis, you're too much!!! How could you!!!" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tian Yuo coldly scowled at Susu on their wedding night, "We may be married, but I would never touch you. You'll live with an emptied title. You'll never get the love you wish to get from me. Understand?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chen Mu spotted Tian Yuo at a bar after paying Susu a visit. He ran towards the handsome man who was flirting with a group of girls, "You bastard! If you never loved her, why marry her in the first place?!" "To torture her." "If you don't know how to care for your own wife, then I won't hold back! I won't let anyone hurt her. Not even if you are my closest friend." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author's note: Chen Mu is the Male Lead in this story. The book cover image does not belong to me. Credits are given to whoever the author is for the image that I found on Google. I edited and added onto the image for the book cover.

“Ah-Li.” Only she. Only she dared call him in such an intimate manner. To his other women, to the Empress Consort herself, he was His Majesty, the Xinlong Emperor. The Empress Dowager, in an upsurge of tenderness, might have called him Your Highness, in remembrance of the days when he had been but a fourth Prince. But she, she would always trample his dignity underfoot. She, she would always flaunt her dominance in the Inner Palace. “Ah-Li, always remember the source from which you drink.” A cold shiver ran down his spine. She knew. He had come to ring the death knell for her. As he had rung it for so many before her. For his own flesh and blood. She knew. He hovered over her outstretched silhouette, looking down on her. Desire whipped his mind, fear grabbed him around the throat, making it ever so difficult for him to swallow the saliva that was accumulating in his mouth. Before he could even extend a hand, he felt a palm squarely setting against his abdomen. Pushing at it without ceremony. “It is Imperial Concubine Qin’s great honor to be attending His Majesty, the Emperor, in his chambers tonight. He better take his leave not to make her wait. This humble court lady is tired and wishes to rest.” ¤¤¤ Those Hūna brutes had been stricken dumb. They pillaged, they raped, they tortured, they killed. However, never had they seen a woman, a Hua woman at that, calmly coming out of a tent after having been stripped naked. Her spine straight, her chin kicked up high, her eyes glistening with contempt, she treaded forward. They took a step back as if they had seen an evil spirit. Deep laughter broke through the reigning silence. Right in front of her was he. Seated on a stool at the head of this little congregation, wiping the blade of his sword clean. The man whose eyes were like mother-of-pearl. Heyan Yu. She advanced towards him with all the confidence in the world. As if she were not about to be violated by a group of sordid barbarians. As if she were still the grand Noble Imperial Consort Huihuang. He observed her with those eyes she admired jealously. His smile was as full of contempt as was her posture. When she finally came to him, the expanse of her white skin blocking anything else from his view, he lifted his head. His voice was deep and reverberated through her whole body. “What does the beauty want from this humble one?” That is when her palm made contact with his face. Igniting a fire that would not be extinguished in their lifetimes. Stupidity deserved punishment. Heyan Yu truly was young. So young he had fallen into Ah-Li’s more than obvious trap. But she would set everything to right. His face contorted in shocked anger as his men let a horrified gasp escape them. Everyone who was the least familiar with his character would have known at that moment that blood would flow. But that Hua wretch simply turned around, her jet black hair twisting about her calves, and asked in a sing-song voice: “Well, who wishes to go first?” ------------------------------------------------------------------- [The magnificent cover was made by none other than the very talented, the all-conquering, the supreme Jenjibread. Check out her story "Crocodile Tears", I guarantee you will like it.]

Set in Zurich, Switzerland, 1898. Gretchen Gottschalk is a gifted mathematical prodigy, currently studying theoretical physics in ETH Zurich. Despite her gift, she is unsure on how to put her mathematical ability into use in her field. Luckily, her academic advisor assigned her to someone who is willing to do a joint research. However, this person is ill-rumored and is said too genius to be sane. What kind of things will they discover?

The story of Alexander Samson, and his spirit companion Eluril. In a world filled with dangerous monsters and terrifying dungeons. Alex will struggle to claw his way up from the bottom rungs of society. Can Alex overcome the powers that be as the only Cultivator in this world? Can he find the correct path through the many options that cultivation lays before him? Can his physical prowess give him the edge he needs to stand up to overcome the spirit companions of his enemies? Only one thing is for sure, this is going to hurt.

~• Lost World •~ The bell rung through out the battlefield. The sound that everyone thought was just a myth. The ground shakes as everyone flee from the bursting piece of land. The sky that they once knew had turned into red causing fear and confusion to those who witness the phenomenon. Her birthmark glows as she stared at the sky. She could feel an unlimited power flowing inside her. "What's wrong?" The male beside her worriedly went to the woman but just as he touch her, a burning feeling went through her. She collapsed down to the ground, panting and screaming in pain she felt. Everything happened so fast and the next thing she know, her beloved friend got stabbed in front of her eyes. *Warning: Mention of religious beliefs, gore and depressing moments.