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In a world ruled by strength, only the bold dare to chase the gods’ favor. Dikun, the son of a humble farmer, has always gazed beyond the fjords of Hrafnsfjord, longing for the freedom of the sea. When a ruthless Jarl offers him a chance to prove his worth, Dikun steps forward — not as a warrior, but as a man determined to carve his name into legend. With no wealth, no title, and no army, Dikun must fight for every scrap of respect. He learns the ways of the sword, the art of leadership, and the brutal truths of Viking warfare. From defending his village to leading daring raids across foreign shores, each victory brings him closer to his goal. But every triumph comes at a cost, and the blood spilled on his path threatens to consume him. Through fierce battles, hard-won alliances, and bitter rivalries, Dikun’s name begins to echo across the North. From a raider with a ragtag crew to an ambitious leader of men, his rise is unstoppable. Yet the gods are fickle, and not all who seek the throne survive to claim it. With the seas calling and the crown of the Vikings within reach, Dikun must face not only his enemies but the demons within. Will he become a tyrant, feared and hated? Or will he rise as a true king, uniting the clans under his banner? The saga of the farmer’s son has begun. The North will remember the name Dikun the Stormborn.

|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |6X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · WEEKLY TO BI-WEEKLY UPDATES| A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair. *** Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget. Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like. While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs. *** *There is a queer side character in this story, but it remains relatively quiet and is not the story's primary focus.* *Genre: Wildcard (elements of Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Drama, and Coming-of-Age)* Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft

Surya, a young orphan, is reincarnated into a new world after a tragic accident. He finds himself in the kingdom of Aryavarta, where magic and mythical beings exist. With a new identity and a mysterious "World Domination System" guiding him, Surya must navigate this unfamiliar world and overcome his traumatic past. His first mission is to drink water from a fountain 617 meters north, which could be the key to his survival and future domination. India.

In a world of warring empires and living myths, fate weaves a cruel design. Nero, a hardened warrior from the north, and Omar, a kind-hearted boy from the infamous slums of the Valley of Kings, cross paths in the great trade city of Jenin. Their unlikely bond offers a glimpse of something neither has known—until destiny sets them on a collision course that could change everything. As war looms and shadows of the past stir, the lines between loyalty and betrayal blur, and the world stands on the brink of a reckoning far greater than any of them can imagine.

As an illegitimate daughter of the late Count Rotschild, Vivianne's life has been a living hell since her father's death from the plague, along with her mother. Forced to live as a servant in the Rothschild mansion, Vivianne's fortunes take an even darker turn when her powerful stepbrother, the current Count, arranges for her to marry the tyrannical emperor, Dietrich Erengrad. However, Dietrich rejects Vivianne as his mate due to her unique pheromones, which continue to attract other alpha werewolves even after he marks her. Tossed aside without protection, Vivianne becomes trapped in a nightmare, unable to control her own heats as she is mocked, used, and treated as a mere lust object by the lustful alpha wolves of the imperial palace. After enduring three years of this living hell, Vivianne sees no other choice but to take her own life. In her final act, she curses those who have abused her, praying that if she is ever given another chance at life, her tormentors will experience an even worse fate. Miraculously, the gods hear Vivianne's plea and grant her a second chance, sending her back in time three months before her horrific ordeal began. Now, Vivianne is determined to escape this cruel destiny by any means necessary, no matter the cost.

A young Japanese man inherits his parents' grape farm after they impulsively bought it during retirement but couldn't handle its physical demands. Though initially reluctant, he finds success farming for three years until market oversaturation causes prices to plummet. While playing a new video game called "Immortal Order: Origin" about historical secrets, he is mysteriously transported to North America, where he encounters starving English colonists from the lost Roanoke Colony. His grape farm has been transported with him, complete with modern equipment and a secret gift called 'Immortal'.

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm. Character Art done by Punzygracy> [40 chapters updates 1st April]

Ygdan. The name of the sea world holding the 4 major continents, each being a indication on the compass. The West, North, East and South. For as long as humanity has been alive they coexisted with another race. Leviathans. Creatures that sought only destruction and chaos throughout the wide open seas. After their appearance centuries or even longer a specific group was established. Humans who dedicated their entire life in hunting the beasts residing beneath the sea. 'Anax hunters' And somewhere in the eastern continent Endeia a new story began

For years, Alaric Eden lived in exile, a forgotten warrior buried beneath the snow and silence of the North. But the past never truly let go. When the time came, and Aldred Everest—the last heir of House Everest—rose to reclaim his birthright, there was only one man who could stand at his side. Reluctant at first, Alaric could not ignore the call of duty. Bound by loyalty to the Everest name, he emerged from his solitude, once more donning his armor, not for glory, but for justice. He became Aldred’s mentor, protector, and warlord, shaping the young heir into a leader worthy of the North. Their journey was not an easy one. The kingdom had long forgotten House Everest, and their enemies—House Walles and the treacherous King Alden—still ruled with an iron grip. Aldred had to earn the loyalty of the fractured northern houses, unite old allies, and awaken the Valtoria Legion, the last remnants of his father’s legacy. Through battlefields drenched in snow and blood, through whispered plots and perilous alliances, Alaric and Aldred carved a path toward vengeance. From the frozen ruins of Valtoria to the golden gates of King’s Haven, they fought, endured, and finally stood before the man who had stolen everything from them. And when the time for reckoning came, it was Alaric Eden—the Legend of Everest—who struck the first blow, ensuring that the North would never be betrayed again.

From the series of A Tale of Blades & Blood, The Chronicles of Winter & Spring go deep into the roots of the known world. The world of winter may fall with the rise of spring, but it will return another day. Witness the rich history, drama, wars, and politics that has shaped the kingdom of the north. In the world of Avalion, kings are everywhere- in every corner, and under every arc than you see. Beyond the vast north lives the goats of House Ballister, forged since the dawn of man and now kings of the four regions. Beyond the fruitful east stands the owls of House Strix, who rule The Spire with an iron fist and are the richest of all houses. Deep in the south lives the loyal ravens of House Ravenhan, who were given honor and pride by those they serve. Beyond the west stands the builders and warriors of House Gryphith, tied to the crown by marriage and builders of great constructions. Though kings are remembered in history, much of what we know comes from the bards that sing their songs amongst the feasts of future lords and ladies. From the written records of scribes and the lyres of singers, let us witness none but one thing-- A Song of Kings.

born to Tyrion Lannister the dwarf of casterly rock and a whore with giants blood from the cold unforgiving North a month after roberts rebellion ended a baby boy is born with the soul of someone from earth but not a normal man a sociopath trapped by earths laws forcing him to live a normal life till now when he's given a chance in a world that only cares about strength how will he do well even I don't know but let's find out

[Wsa entry.] James Dohan, a famous author working for the government, suddenly died after an accident occurred at his workplace. Nothing could have prepared him for the events to come. [You have reincarnated.] Alex soon found himself reincarnated into the body of Jared, the son of the village's elder in a demon-infested wasteland. The North, abandoned by a cowardly kingdom after a brutal war, crawled with monsters and desperate survivors. Jared left to save his father with a miracle cure, but Alex arrived too late—the Elder was dead, the village was starving, and the title of Elder fell on his unprepared shoulders. Luckily, he had a cheat code to rely on. [You have awakened your Infinite Item Shop System.] [Current balance: 0 Sp. Buy everything, Sell anything.] Jared found a way to save the people of his village from dying from their own weakness and the horrors of the world. [You have gained 50 Sp.] [You have purchased a pistol.] [13 Sp has been deducted.] [You killed a Dire Wolf.] [150 Sp has been added to your account.] [The villagers' loyalty to you has risen.] [You have earned 300 Sp.] [You can now convert this world's money into Sp.] With this system, Jared was more than ready to conquer the North, money, power and women.

The famous German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel wakes up one day straight from the harsh and unforgiving desert front of North Africa to a noble girl's bedroom as the girl herself. Now how will things turn out for him or her?

The devil has three rules. The first—never defy his orders. The second—never seek his face. The third—never try to leave. Elias learned these rules the moment he was sold. Born an Omega to a disgraced noble house, his future had never been his own. When his parents’ debts grew too steep, they handed him over as payment to the most feared Alpha in the kingdom—the Lord of Ravenspire. No one who enters Ravenspire ever leaves. No one has ever seen its master’s face and lived to tell the tale. Wrapped in shadows and whispers, he is known only as The Devil—a warlord, a monster, a man whose very name makes kings tremble. For years, Elias survived by keeping his head down, obeying the rules, and enduring the cold isolation of the keep. But when The Devil appoints him as his personal scribe, his world shifts. The unseen master who once seemed like a ghost begins to feel unnervingly real. A hand brushing too close. A voice low enough to send shivers down his spine. A presence that lingers even when unseen. And then there is the door at the end of the hall—the one no servant dares approach, the one locked tight as if guarding a terrible secret. Elias knows he should follow the rules. He knows he should never look. But curiosity is a dangerous thing. Because the moment he breaks the second rule… The Devil starts watching him back. Updates: Paused: Will resume on the 25/2/25: Due to exams.

"who ever falls first, loses their all" She lived and thrived in the heart of men. Making their hearts flutter with just a smile from her And them kneeling in subservience with just a hook of her pinky. She took a great joy in this. When she was given a job, to make the almighty Duke of the north infatuated with her. She thought it was going to be like her previous jobs. But unknowingly to her, she was going to be in for a long ride. It was supposed to be a job and a game but sometimes , things don't go as we planned.

They say if you walk west, you’ll find enlightenment. But if you walk north, you’ll find power. Lost in a frozen wasteland, Kael discovers the corpse of a legendary warrior fused with a magic machine - the Engine. When he touches it, the sentient device binds to his arm, granting him the power to manipulate kinetic energy but at a deadly cost: it feeds on his life force. As Kael unravels the Engine’s origins, he learns it’s the key to awakening an apocalyptic weapon buried beneath the ice. Now, hunted by mercenaries and cultists, he must master its power before it consumes him or dooms the world. The Engine chose him. But will it save him or destroy the world?

[Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antique Appraisal] I am a poor boy from a small northeastern mountain village. At the dawn of the 21st century, in pursuit of a better life, I joined a northern tomb raiding group. From south to north, I’ve seen the myriad faces of society, mingling with people from all walks of life, the good, the bad, and the strange. Over the years, I’ve gone from a reckless youth to a weathered middle-aged man—my drinking capacity has improved, but time has left its marks. I’ve encountered countless extraordinary people and bizarre events during this journey. If you’re interested, grab a small stool and come listen to the tales of a tomb raider’s life and the fascinating stories of the underworld. ✨Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! ✨Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

The Aristocracy Dominates the World, While Military Bandits Split the Land. In the North, a young man raises his sword and cracks his whip, riding across the mountains and rivers, determined to carve a path for the common people of the world. I had no intention to hunt the deer, but seeing the suffering of the people, I will fight, and fight until I become unmatched in the Eight Directions! [----------------------------------------------------] Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

A young boy dreams of becoming a hero. He lives in a small northern village and was adopted by a man named Chird, who taught him the basics of magic and what runes are. One day, the boy explores a cave in the woods and finds a rune, which will help him survive in the unforgiving world that he lives in. Now that he has a rune, he might one day become strong enough to be a hero that others are inspired to be like!

To Yun Jieshi, it seemed that life had a way more ominous meaning than he had previously imagined. He had never asked for much in all his twenty-whatever years of living. His dream was to make up for all that he had missed, all he was never taught about half of his heritage, his culture. Who really was Sun Wukong? Was he better than Superman? What really was an Immortal? Was it a greater existence than a Celestial? Did Pangu really make the world with his very own body? Why was Faye Wong so damn cool?! So many questions! The reward for Yun Jieshi’s curiosity and devotion, however, was a whole new adventure in an alternate world, mystical and mysterious in nature. Graced with magnificent powers and privileges, the little monkey must head North, not as the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, but as the Discount Sage, Lesser than Most…for a time. Into the cold, into the bizarre, grand stories await his ears and eyes. --- Author's Note: Please be sure to read the Auxillary Chapter to find out if this story is to your tastes or not. Also, please don't complain too hard about the cover. I'm not trying to be obnoxious with the Chinese characters pasted on it. I just haven't found a better cover yet.

When Wall Street's trading systems collapse triggering a nationwide financial avalanche, financial analyst Irene Wu discovers she holds a mysterious key to rebuilding order. In this divided America, the Great Lakes Workers Alliance rules the North with mechanical legions and AI; the New England Knowledge Federation controls its elite society through brain-machine interfaces; the Texas Energy Empire wields oil and climate weapons; the West Coast Starlink Free State is governed by the partially digitized Logan Musk; while the South has fallen into the religious fervor of the Evangelical Army. As Irene embarks on a dangerous journey across this fractured land, she gradually uncovers the terrifying truth behind "Project Aurora"—a man-made climate catastrophe that could completely destroy North America. In a shadow war of hackers, quantum communications, and biological weapons, Irene must navigate between hostile powers, both protecting the financial reset key she possesses and uniting factions to prevent ecological disaster. This is not just a survival adventure, but an epic journey to redefine America's future.

‌WHEN THE DAY OF RECKONING COMES—‌ ‌THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA WILL RUN RED!‌ ‌TODAY, WE BRING AMERICA TO ITS KNEES—‌ ‌AND WE. DO. NOT. DIE.

One thousand years after his death, Leander, the fabled Hero of Peace, is resurrected by Melaine, the Lich Queen of the Undead Kingdom. Restored to life for a singular, harrowing purpose, he must confront the Demon King in the frozen north and the Goddess in the radiant east. Only by defeating them can he end the relentless millennium-long conflict that has ravaged the continent, leaving nothing but death and devastation in its wake.

A.J., a Black nonbinary researcher working at a University in the North of England, in 1992, is an unlikely candidate to be at the centre of an investigation into extra-terrestrial lifeforms, but they happen to find themselves at the eye of the storm. Dr Guilder, a friend, and mentor of A.J. introduces them to the fascinating Dr Immanuel Paley who is a brilliant English academic, who is rather quirky. Following the strange ramblings of Dr Paley leads A.J. to contact the astronomers Lava and Dr Henry Derwent, but their email exchange does not go unnoticed by the authorities. A.J. is soon whisked away from their daily life to be forced into a team with scientists Kai, Jen, Lava, and Henry. The government brought the five strangers in on their non-public exploration of strange crafts that had recently descended into earth’s atmosphere, to try and figure out if there happened to be anything inside the alien crafts, and if there was, if these beings were a threat to humans. It just so happened that Dr Paley had information that could help.

Mortes inexplicáveis estão ocorrendo no reino de North Gunder, mas todas tem algo em comum, foram mortos brutalmente, órgãos retirados de seus corpos, a cabeça da 3° vítima foi arrancada e o seu corpo morto estava segurando sua cabeça. O assassino até agora não foi encontrado, as mortes não param, todos tem apenas uma dúvida... quem e esse monstro? ... — Ha, é mesmo... eu sou esse assassino.

Childhood Rivals to Lovers!! Or more like Childhood enemies to lovers!! The two families; Reid and Martson has been ruling ReiMar Enterprises for generations. The rule says: being greatest shareholders, president is chosen from Martson family whereas Vice president is chosen from Reid family. Mira being born into the family of Reid, believed to bring the greatest misfortune to Reid family. Her mother died by climbing the building right in front of her daughter. She was just 8 year old that time. "Mom, why are you covered in blood?" she asked as tears streamed down her cheeks. The woman looked at her daughter, smiled sadly, crasessed her daughter cheeks. "Live a good life away from Reid and Martson. You-- have to stay away from th--." She said, before falling dead. Due to trauma, her memories were blurry she didn't remember her mother's death. Everyone said her mother died in car accident. She stayed in the Reid family, she was told to that her mother last wish was to get vice president position. What a ridicule! She was just a chess piece for Reid family. She thought they loved her, but she was wrong. They were thirsty of her blood just like a vampire thirsts blood. They pushed her, they almost killed her. In this game of inheritance, the only way to select the vice president between her and her step brother would be to win the favor of all board members and determine the fate of the heir's future. It was almost impossible to win the favor of the board of directors. To gain the favor of those bunch of old directors. Because not everyone liked her, but for Mira there is nothing that she can't achieve. To win against her foe, she had to join hands with the one she hates the most, Zion Martson, her childhood Rival. Rule1: Don't fall in love with Zion! Rule2: Must fulfill her mother's will! Zion Marston, an epitome of beauty, arrogance, charisma. He was known to be a completely arrogant, self centered, egoistical, cold-face person. He was known to be a ruthless, merciless business man in the business world. Being entangled in the thread of fate, he was forced into an unwanted marriage by his grandfather. No one dared to go against his grandfather's wish, left with no choice he agreed. Childhood enemies who can't stand each other's presence are bound in a marriage of inconvenience. What will happen when their denied feelings for each other bloom into 'love'. ...... Please Read my book, add in library, vote with powerstones and Golden tickets!!

Joonwoo stood there, frozen in despair, as the King of North India dragged his daughter away from him. he saw the tears streaming down her face, and he felt his own eyes welling up with tears. As he watched, helpless, the King of North India grasped his daughter's arm and pulled her away, his face twisted in anger. The Princess of North India stumbled, her feet struggling to keep up with her father's pace. he felt a surge of rage and desperation. he wanted to rush forward, to grab the Princess of North India and pull her back into his arms. But he was frozen in place, unable to move or speak. As the King of North India dragged his daughter away, he felt a sob rise up in my throat. he tried to hold it back, but it was no use. The sob burst forth, and he felt tears streaming down my face. he stood there, crying like a child, as the Princess of North India disappeared from view. he felt like his heart was being ripped from my chest, like he was losing the only person he had ever truly loved. His father's voice was distant, a vague echo in his mind. "Joonwoo , come," he said, his father's hand on his shoulder. "We must leave." But he couldn't move. he was rooted to the spot, his eyes fixed on the empty space where the Princess of North India had last stood. he felt like he was drowning in a sea of despair, like he would never find my way back to the surface. Jun Joonwoo( king of half of the korea , Bukhan to Deagu )

Half-demon ranger Amon Am’rath wants nothing more than to be left alone, content hunting bounties on a remote island in the North Sea, where two ruling houses continually vie for power. When Amon discovers five soldiers murdered and left in the woods, he knows his quiet life is under threat. Circumstances are further muddled when four agents from the Scarlet Brotherhood, an organization dedicated to hunting witches and demons, arrive on the island. Amon’s employer forces him to escort two young people, an elf boy name Galan and a girl named Nora, to meet a smuggler ship on the other side of the isle. Pursued by the Seekers, Amon must make a decision that will forever change the direction of three lives.

When explorer Melvin North arrives at a forgotten monastery in Greece, he expects to uncover history—but instead, he stirs something long buried. As he delves deeper into the ruins, an eerie silence lingers, and unseen eyes seem to watch his every move. What begins as a simple expedition soon turns into a journey into the unknown, where the past refuses to stay forgotten.