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"Don't you have someone waiting for you in Itaca Captain? Maybe a wife or a son?!" I was so furious I didn't even notice the complete shock on Odysseus' face, and his shock rapidly turned into anger as well. "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! YOU KNOW THERE'S NOBODY IN ITACA WAITING FOR ME!" "HOW DARE YOU TALK LIKE THAT? WHAT ABOUT PENELOPE AND TELEMACHUS?!" "WHO THE FUCK ARE THESE PEOPLE NOW?!" And that was the moment everything I thought I knew crumbled. [!attention! Detected false knowledge and incongruity within the soul] [please remember that the odyssey from your world is a fiction created several hundreds years after the story took place] [this is not a book]

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

A story about a young teenager who was involved in a murder case.Podie a nineteen years old college student got himself in a big trouble. who will be there to help him?, his dead parents or the Hot cop Jonathan. found out by reading the book.

"It’s hard to describe him — how does one describe a man who exists more than once? One part of him, or maybe it is easier to say one of him, is perhaps humanity’s most dangerous — and, if I may add, most insane — warrior. Another one is said to have stolen both my sister's heart and that of the young Vixen, though the stories differ wildly. Some claim it was only the Original who committed these misdeeds, while others say it was two, or even three of his incarnations. But one thing I can tell you with absolute certainty: you must stop him. Every version of him. Should the Grey succeed in breaching the fortress, then forget the prayers, for not even the gods will be able to save us. Neither the Old nor the New." —One hundred and six years after the Shardwar, a letter from Prince Eldren to his father, the Thirty-Third Sky King.

A thunderstorm and heavy rain woke up Danny Sage from his final rest in bleak dead of night. Shattered memories assaulted his mind of the final battle he had met his end at the hands of two women but he was alive again reborn with a different name and destiny.

Ace and Felix, two childhood bestfriend, went to the woodland home-school, to find the cause of Leo, Ace's older brother's death. But, when they reached there, their love blossoms with the student council members. Zane and Asher. They are bound to find the things going in school. But the school have a deeper mess than they ever thought off. Will they break free the school? Or will all four of them also becomes the prey?

A girl named Karin accidentally gets involved in a murder case at her school. It all started when she accidentally found the body of the school janitor behind the warehouse. This piqued her curiosity about what had happened. She still clearly remembers the blood pooling, turning the grass red. The body lay sprawled with several stab wounds. The corpse looked like a small animal, helpless before its predator, dead just like that. Before discovering the body, she crossed paths with a man. A tall man with a mask and dark sunglasses covering his face. The man also wore a hat to cover his hair. His clothes appeared to be layered, and he carried a large bag that seemed very heavy. However, there was something the man could not hide. The clear scent of blood emanating from his body. Karin had a sharp sense of smell and she was certain the odor she detected was blood. Chaos erupted in the school environment. People started forming their own opinions. Karin was the one most affected. She was often questioned about the body she found. People kept asking her to recount the story. At that moment, a new teacher arrived, diverting the attention of the school community. A young teacher with a handsome face that drew everyone's attention. The murder case faded away just like that. The police couldn't find any more clues. When people started to forget, Karin felt something was off. The young teacher looked strange in her eyes. Karin felt that the teacher was constantly watching her. The teacher also had a blacklist that he showed to his students. He said the book was a record for the naughty children. If their offenses exceeded three times, those naughty ones would be punished. That's when the next murder began.

“P-Please... give me a chance. I-I like you, Mr. Kang.” In a world where humans and anthropomorphs coexist, discrimination isn’t just common—it’s an everyday reality. Yueul, a weasel anthropomorph, is drowning in debt after being deceived by his ex-boyfriend into committing illegal acts. Prejudice against anthropomorphs makes stability impossible, as he’s fired from one job after another. Then, an unexpected opportunity arises: if Yueul can work alongside Wooheon, a black mamba anthropomorph, and “fix” his abrasive personality, Wooheon’s older brother promises to pay off all of Yueul’s debts. “Thank you for the offer. I’m not sure if I can meet your standards, but I’ll do my best.” Terrified of black mambas but even more terrified of his crushing debt, Yueul reluctantly accepts. Yet on his very first day, he’s already teetering on the edge of being fired. Desperate to keep the job, Yueul blurts out a reckless lie—that he likes Wooheon and wants to stay by his side. But Wooheon, fully aware of Yueul’s lie, retracts the dismissal with a twist: he suggests they live together, determined to push Yueul into quitting on his own. As if that weren’t bad enough, Yueul soon discovers Wooheon’s unusual way of managing stress: sex. And the room assigned to Yueul? It happens to be Wooheon’s designated “sex-only” space. “S-So if I use that room, does that mean you can’t have sex...?” “Why? Do you want to take their place?” “...If you’re okay with being with a guy... then I’m fine with it.” With Wooheon’s perfectionism driving him to collapse under extreme stress, Yueul wants to help—but definitely not like this! Still, the fear of exposing his lie about liking Wooheon keeps Yueul tangled in his own deception, desperately trying to maintain the facade. Knowing Yueul’s confession is a lie, Wooheon relentlessly pushes him further, testing how long he can endure. What started as a desperate lie to escape his debts has thrown Yueul into a chaotic power struggle. Can he survive life under the same roof with Wooheon and somehow tame his impossible personality? #BL #Fantasy #Modern #Anthropomorph Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by Spicychili All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 매운칠리, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

After another long night, Suki wakes up in the body of a beautiful young lady. This is her journey as she discovers more about the host of her body, and herself along the way.

Generations after the mechanic wars landed on Xandria and supposedly destroyed everything that was magical and pure, the planet is now ruled by powerful Royal houses and is at a fatal risk of reliving its years of death. The Skyfall prophecy spoken years ago when the mechanic wars ended seems to be getting closer to completion with every breath. War is brewing...

List of Books I will be reading on Qidian.

Dalam kekacauan dunia yang terus terjadi. Keadilan yang kehilangan maknanya. Dalam genggaman dunia yang mencekik kemanusiaan. Namun apakah dunia ini bisa memiliki pahlawan seperti dalam kisah fiksi yang tertulis? Dalam setiap koin terdapat dua sisi. namun, itu tetaplah koin, terlihat dari manapun sisinya. Kiyoichi haruko. Siapakah dia sebenarnya? Apakah dia memang seorang anak SMA biasa? Namun dialah satu-satunya orang dalam sisi koin yang berbeda. Sisi yang dapat memutar selurub dunia ini menjadi hal yang berbeda.

In the glittering world of art and high society, a notorious thief known only as the "Ace of Spades" leaves a trail of stolen masterpieces and shattered security systems in their wake. With each heist, a new masterpiece vanishes, replaced by a flawless forgery and a single calling card. Driven by an obsession for the thrill of the chase and the beauty of creation, the thief believes nothing can rival the allure of their daring escapades. But when an audacious plan leads them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a rival as clever and enigmatic as themselves, the rules of the game begin to change. What begins as a battle of wits evolves into something far more unpredictable—a connection neither of them expected. In the shadows of stolen treasures and hidden truths, their obsession transforms into a quest for something deeper. As passion and betrayal intertwine, the two must navigate a world where trust is the ultimate risk and love may be the greatest heist of all. Can they find a way to outsmart their pasts and each other, or will their tangled hearts lead to their ultimate undoing?

Rebirth story with Fusion system to protagonist . Not Original changed only location and name

Once the sole grandmaster of his era, renowned as the legendary monster of his time, old man Eldred Arnold went to investigate the mysterious deaths of several of his old master friends. Venturing deeper into the jungle than anyone had ever dared, Eldred stumbled upon a mysterious crack between two ancient trees that not even he could fathom, upon suspecting that it had something to do with his friend's death, the old man found himself in an entirely different world—one where people wielded magic and powerful artifacts in their struggle for authority and dominance. Follow old man Eldred Arnold while using the Book of Immortality. As he ventures into an unfamiliar world, he sets out to collect the Seven Godly Books, each holding immense power. With each book he acquires, Eldred grows stronger, stepping closer to achieving his ultimate goal: immortality. “This is the fate of the strong. And fate had chosen me to be strong.” "So what if I have to kill all opposing forces, if it's for a never-dying soul and body, then so be it," Eldred Arnold sneered as he looked at a hundred tier 3 late-stage mages, his eyes flashing with a sinister gaze. NO ROMANCE AND HAREM! ------------------------------------------------- --------------------Rewards-------------------- 50 Power Stones= 1 Bonus Chapter 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter

So it begins in a class room that I came to realise that I got regressed and the worst is that I also forgot all my memories. I mean,I was really minding my own business, going about my day, trying to understand the world by mastering magic. But no—someone just had to meddle and send me back to the past. At first, I thought it might be alright. I mean, I could manage being regressed. Until I realized that whoever sent me back thought it was a brilliant idea to erase my memories, too. Oh, you think it might still be okay to go back to the past? Even if you forget the future Well, let me just add that I can’t remember anything from my childhood either. I’m a complete blank slate. So, on a scale of 1 to 10, how screwed do you think I am?

Dr. Elliot Reeve is a brilliant forensic pathologist, a man with a gift for uncovering the truths the dead leave behind.

Tasked with defending Lorenzo Santini, a feared mafia boss accused of murder, lawyer Elena Moretti is thrust into a world where truth is buried beneath layers of lies and corruption. As she fights to prove her client’s innocence, Elena uncovers dangerous secrets and finds herself drawn to a man as captivating as he is unpredictable. Torn between justice and temptation, how far will she go to uncover the truth?

Rajani sighed deeply as her beautiful eyes became glassy like diamonds. "Yeah, but listen. I get why Beauty fell in love with the Beast, but it doesn’t change who Helel is. I wish there was a magical rose or kiss that could turn him into a charming, loving prince but there isn't. All Helel Faye will ever be is a beast. A cold-hearted, ruthless beast that has no empathy or regard for any living thing! All he cares about is himself-" "Rajani," a soft, deep, feminine voice said as a caring hand caressed Rajani's quivering shoulder. "It's okay. If Helel wants to be a ruthless animal, just let him be. He's not important. Everyday is something new about him, and by saying all this shit about him - it makes you look obsessed... and crazy." Rajani stood up from her chair and started yelling at her friend like a mad woman. She was furious at her - after all this time of venting her struggles and frustration to her, she decides to call her crazy and obsessed? Rajani was tired of people calling her crazy, mentally-ill, unhinged, and clinically-insane. She believed that she wasn't crazy at all, it was just that no one understood her. No one understood that her every action was all because of Helel Faye. Rajani regretted the day she decided to break her perfect, loving ex-boyfriend's trust and submit to Helel Faye. She dreaded the fact that she gave her boyfriend all sorts of mental disorders and illnesses like depression and anxiety. Now Rajani hated herself even more than her ex did. She was only trying to get the best for everyone she loved but she just ended up doing the polar opposite.

"Kiss me," I pleaded needing her more right now than I have ever needed anything in my life. Zora gets close to me and I hold my breath preparing for her to give into my desires. "No, not until you get an answer right," she says and then she backs away leaving me aching for her touch. ••••• Zora Brown is a freshman at the University of Vermont, attending on an academic scholarship with dreams of excelling in hockey. Between her classes, tutoring, and working at the campus library, she's doing everything she can to stay on top. But one thing dominates her mind-becoming the next team captain. Reya Jones, a junior who lives and breathes hockey, isn't about to let Zora take her spot. She's a solid C+ student with no interest in academics, but her position on the team and the captaincy are at risk when her calculus grades start slipping. Desperate, Reya turns to Zora for tutoring, hoping to save her season. Neither of them expected the lines between rivalry and something deeper to blur. Reya only meant to save her grades. She didn't mean to fall for the competition.

There was a 4 Books full of magical Powers and it's looking for the right holder. The books have a name, the first book "Chronicles of power" this book is the most powerful which manipulate and controls all the elements like fire, wind, earth, water. Second book "Chronicles of destiny" the Power of this book can foresee the future and the destiny of the individual and events or the happenings of the future. Third book "Chronicles of Unity" this book is a forming with a deep connections of the mystical beings and enhancing their strenght and knowledge. Fourth book "Chronicles of legacy" the last book focuses on achieving a harmonious control over the balance of Light and Darkness. But... This book is dangerous, if the holder of this book having a bad desire, the book will turn into a Darkness which controls all the monsters. And if the holder is having a good desire then the world will be at peace....but unfortunately there's a lot of people wanted to snatch the book for a bad desire which leads to a ruin of peace. The keeper of the 4 books want to find the right holder and the keeper is going to the kingdom of Aurelia to find the holders. The Aurelia kingdom is the widest kingdom compared to any other kingdom.

hello this is just testing, not a final one bcuz I'm still suck on writing and so on but if you're interested, please make sure to follow Here's the brief ( not finalized ) A mission was sentenced Ahe-qing Ailyn as she has to go to a realm, to track down abyss monster. The Bolivian Kingdom, was the loveliest kingdom not until abyss monsters roam or what they call 'evil spirit'. As Ailyn went on a journey to hunt down 'evil spirit' in The Bolivian Kingdom, she came across, her loyalty, the one and only, The Princess, Cherlyna Cé Binchii. She was told by the Princess that there were a flower in her castle that should be taken care of. There's something of... regarding the flower that the princess mentioned... Without a doubt, Ailyn, tend to discover the truth behind the flower secret or perhaps the kingdom itself...

Juga dikenal sebagai BAB, seri novel cinta danmei/anak laki-laki Cina terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! Sebuah kisah modern dengan sentuhan fiksi ilmiah: seorang pemuda elit dengan sisi gelap mengembangkan hubungan yang dalam dan agresif dengan mantan dokternya. Kaya dan tampan, namun mentalnya tidak stabil - He Yu kembali ke rumah dari luar negeri dengan satu tujuan: memenangkan hati Xie Xue, gadis impiannya. Namun, selama kepergiannya, dia telah merawat lebih dari sekadar perasaan bertepuk sebelah tangan. Dia harus menghadapi dendamnya yang sudah lama dipendam terhadap saudara laki-laki Xie Xue yang terlalu protektif, Xie Qingcheng, yang tidak menganggap He Yu mampu mencintai. Namun sejarah tidak mudah ditulis ulang. Sebagai mantan dokter He Yu, Xie Qingcheng adalah satu-satunya orang di dunia yang benar-benar memahami penyakit mental He Yu yang tidak stabil. Ketika keduanya terlibat dalam sebuah insiden ledakan yang mengungkap rahasia gelap, kecurigaan Xie Qingcheng tentang He Yu terkonfirmasi. Sekarang, He Yu harus menghadapi iblisnya sendiri... termasuk obsesi gelapnya terhadap Xie Qingcheng. Fantasi urban dari Tiongkok yang dibangun berdasarkan hasrat antara dua pria (danmei) ini merupakan seri novel terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun. Edisi bahasa Inggris Seven Seas akan menyertakan sampul dan ilustrasi interior yang eksklusif dan baru.

At Shimakaze Academy, she’s the new girl who’s caught everyone’s attention—clever enough to skip a grade and now sharing classes with her older brother. Charming, mysterious, and with admirers aplenty, she seems like the ideal girl… but there’s one secret. She’s actually a he. Will he be able to keep his cover? And with admirers falling left and right, can he find love without revealing his true self? Find out in this funny, heartfelt tale of hidden identity, unexpected romance, and a touch of drama.

After preaching in the church, Hyland returns to his gradually declining estate, which has fallen due to the crimes of Duke Koen. These actions have cost Hyland the trust of the church. Cornwall, a Bureau of Security investigator, inquires about Hilsbeth' background, and Hyland conceals her connection to Panthonia, coming to realize that Koen has controlled Hilsbeth' life. Cornwall hints that Hilsbeth may face financial difficulties in the future. When Hilsbeth is attacked, Hyland steps in to save her but gradually accepts that he was once an accomplice of Koen, and his illusions about Hilsbeth are shattered, leaving him filled with regret. Meanwhile, Sylvia, who encounters Cornwall in a bar, forms a complex relationship with him, attempting to escape her painful past through alcohol and relationships. Cornwall soon takes on a dangerous mission, forced to live with Hilsbeth, which ironically provides him with a sense of release. Mardias, who has inherited his grandfather’s role, manages affairs related to Jorgen’s case, directing Elin to investigate the Prayer Circle. This investigation unveils corruption within the church, signaling a larger conflict on the horizon.

Every investigation that gets assigned to S.C.I team are mass murders that are committed by unpredictable serial killers who use gruesome methods of slaughter. However , amidst the glory of crime scenes and the fiery battle of wits, the love of the young men still blooms.