Orange Piccolo Strength

You can read the full story here, but volume 1 is currently up for sale on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW3HYKRQ This is a slow-burn isekai story about a young girl named Siya who was born with a weak body into a world that only cares about Strength. Because of this, she isn’t able to even use the only thing she has going for her, a knack for strategy, which is the last thing that the nation of meat heads seems to care about. She faces many hardships and trials, struggling through abuse, grueling training, and seeing death around every turn. Despite all of this, she presses on, grasping at straws and using everything at her disposal to survive. Turning to devine favor, unique abilities, and even magic and dark magic later on, they each come with a new problem. As she finds unlikely friends, and deals with unthinkable betrayals, she struggles to finally stand tall and place herself in a position of power where her true abilities could finally shine. This is NOT a revenge story, but that isn’t to say the main character magically forgives people either.

Masterpieces such as 'The Divine Comedy', 'The Theory of Evolution', 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', 'The Theory of Relativity'... Born in the history of human civilization, possess mysterious and magical powers in another world! Original sin, biological evolution, mastery of all arts... By reading the secret tomes, one can gain a variety of powers! The only trouble for the people of the other world is that they find it difficult to understand the texts from Earth. At this time, there comes a librarian from Earth...

Orang besar yang dulunya, Ying Zijin, bangun suatu hari sebagai putri yang hilang dari keluarga Ying, yang telah menghilang selama lima belas tahun. Keluarga Ying segera mengadopsi anak lain untuk menggantikannya. Setelah kembali ke keluarga kaya raya, semua orang mengejeknya karena tidak secerdas, sekapabel, sebijaksana, dan seanggun putri palsu. Orang tuanya menganggapnya sebagai noda di keluarga dan memperingatkan dia untuk tidak berharap bisa menjadi nyonya di keluarga. Mereka bilang dia harus bersyukur bisa menjadi anak asuh, jika tidak mereka akan mengirimnya pergi. Ying Zijin: "Saya akan pergi. Tidak usah diantar." Sementara keluarga Ying merayakan dengan sukacita dan yang lainnya menunggu untuk melihat pewaris yang sebenarnya mempermalukan dirinya sendiri, tokoh berpengaruh dari berbagai bidang mulai bertindak. Idola papan atas dengan penggemar paling berpengaruh berkata, "Nona Ying, cukup beritahu saya jika Anda memerlukan sesuatu." Ahli waris monopoli ekonomi global berkata, "Keluarga Ying? Apa itu? Bos, kita hapus saja mereka?" Seniman bela diri nomor satu di negara ini bertanya, "Siapa yang berani mengganggu tuan saya?" Remaja jenius dengan IQ 228 berkata, "Itu saudara perempuan saya." Seorang pria dengan penampilan yang sangat menggoda tersenyum sinis dan santai, berkata, "Baiklah, panggil aku kakak ipar." Tokoh-tokoh berpengaruh itu bingung. Ketika identitas sejati pewaris yang sebenarnya dipulihkan, itu menyebabkan sensasi di internet. Keluarga Ying menjadi gila dan berlutut, menangis dan memohon dia untuk kembali. Keluarga berkuasa internasional berkata, "Maaf, izinkan saya memperkenalkannya. Ini adalah pewaris kami yang sebenarnya." Terlahir Kembali sebagai raja, melakukan comeback yang kuat dan melancarkan serangan balik!

The frist sin of battle...might have been stealing milk from the orange cat beside me.

Feng Zhaoyun—just as his name suggests, the only time he might’ve looked even remotely ugly was probably when he was still in his mother’s womb. The only misfortune in his life? Growing up without knowing who his parents were. But that didn’t matter, because luck had always been on his side. His life went so smoothly, so absurdly well, that he never once needed help from anyone. He once thought his life would continue like that—easy and boring—all the way to the end. Until one day, he saved a drowning child… and was dragged away by the river himself. When he opened his eyes again, he was in a completely different world, in a completely different body… Heavens! Was this the universe making up for his twenty years of monotony? Finally, a little chaos! He was moved to tears! “What?! I have to share a body with someone else?! Since when did transmigration systems become this stingy?! Crossing into another world and I don’t even get a body of my own?! Where are my human rights?!” Feng Zhaoyun roared in fury. The system coldly tossed a script at him: “Complete the mission faster, and you’ll get your body faster.” “Get out of my body!” A bone-chilling voice rang from the young man who now shared a body with him, hatred dripping from every syllable—he looked like he wanted to split Feng Zhaoyun’s soul in half with a single slash. Feng Zhaoyun just chuckled: “Hehe.” He happily embraced the chaos. Unfortunately… someone else clearly wasn’t enjoying it as much. Little did Zhaoyun know, this “twist” was only the beginning… . . . There are countless people who want to bring me down... But luck has always stood with me!

A world without gods struggles against cunning and dangerous monsters from another realm, teetering on the brink of collapse—until… Silvanus never expected to die at the peak of his glory. He was on stage one second, accepting his third consecutive Best Actor award. The next, he was dead—crushed by a falling glass stage light in a tragically ungraceful demise. But the worst part was yet to come. He didn't indeed die. Instead, he woke up in an entirely different world, one on the verge of being swallowed by darkness due to an overwhelming invasion of monstrous creatures. [Beep—Acting System activated! Greetings, my god. Please create your character and start collecting Acting Points!] Thus, humanity discovered that they now had gods, divine protectors who guided them in their battles against monsters… A god who feared everything yet could foresee the future. A narcissistic deity who commanded water and life itself. A depraved being who, despite his corruption, remained undefeated against even the strongest creatures. No one knew they were all the same person. "Worship me. Believe in me without end. And one day, I shall truly descend upon this world…"

~Updates Daily~ Single love interest Yuri! --- After failing to ascend to the heights of Divinity despite all her preparations, an ancient cultivator finds herself not embracing the emptiness of the void - but the interior warmth of a womb. Reborn into a new life, with her memories intact - she carefully starts over from an infant. - Navigating her new family: [Really easy with only two parents and an estate full of servants!] - How to portray herself: [Everyone likes 'sweet' kids and trusts (underestimates) 'weak' girls! That should be most fun~] - Showing off the power she gathers: [This region is a 'backwater', but who knows what is out there - let's just take it slow~] - Marriage arranged before birth: [Mm... my parents adore me so at an appropriate time I'll just have it cancel- oh?] - Dealing with 'amusing' deceit: [Cute. 'He' looks worried still, but 'he' doesn't have to worry from me!] - Confronting the 'son' in private: [Whatever your family's iffy plan is, I just obtained a husband-wife~] Even in this new life, [Elua er Goltbred] can't and doesn't *want* to change who she really is at the deepest level. A scheming cultivator. A possessive lover. Neither of those things had been a real hindrance to the Peak of Demi-God. Balancing the two traits in this life - without driving away the young 'boy' she decided to support and be supported by when they both came of age - centers as much around helping [Qatrand er Yecine] find herself within who her family has made of her... As it is hoping to ease the dear fiance into how messed up the (ancient) girl honestly is. With her Astralism unchanged despite reincarnation... she can improvise plenty with her ridiculous control of Illusions and more. Which is a good thing - because plans fail and unexpected things happen when you're not *really* a genius just because you know more than others. Unexpected things... like her Physique in this life allowing the lightest 'grip' to crack stone... Despite being a little stunted by her family environment early on, [Qat] finds her future wife to be 'cute' on their first meeting... but she really shouldn't have let on and said it out loud. It made her [El] kind of vain - and kind of want to remain as cute as can be for her future spouse! - - - Oh, and *muscles*. [Elua]: I just like looking at them, okay!? Is it so weird? People can have hobbies... - - - Power System: > Types of Cultivation // Spiritual (Soul), Physical (Body), Essence (Qi) > Aspect Trinity // Astralism, Physique, Element 'Ranks' Initial - Early, Mid, Late Lower Realms // Enchanter, Primalist, Breacher Upper Realms // Defier, Demi-god, Divinity - Echelons (First -> Seventh[Peak]) - - - Other Tags: #GL #Slice of Life #Comedy #TheStrongActingWeak #ChildhoodSweethearts (It counts!) Cover Art: AI Text Prompt Generation + title (etc.) added with an image editor. I also tend to do other 'fixes' in post! Potential trigger warnings: > A reincarnator MC that gets a little 'thirsty' a little 'young' but successfully tries to 'keep her own pants on' until the proper age, because she knows it's better for her intended partner that way. > A toxic family environment willing to force an unloved child into the role of a crossdresser. A child that grew more than okay with it. She likes wearing the aesthetics of men's suits! > 'Pretty Good Dad' intentionally *picked on* by his 'sweet daughter', all for being a relatively 'minor obstacle'. Seriously, you were warned, average fathers with teenagers. Do not engage your trauma.

The Journey of MRD: Awakening Strength Before the universe was born, he was the god who created all gods… then vanished without a trace. Reborn as a forgotten soul named Mirshad, he lived quietly—fighting battles no one saw, loving deeply, losing painfully, searching for answers he didn’t know existed. But now, as darkness rises across the stars, the one who was lost… begins to awaken. He is not here to seek power. He is not here to be worshipped. He is here to remember. And when he does— the universe will remember him. This is not just a story. It is a prophecy whispered through blood and lightning. A tale of a broken man rediscovering that he was never just a man… He was always everything. **Once you read his journey, you won't follow him— you'll believe in him.

After a mundane modern life—cold, dispirited Ye Junlin suddenly transmigrates… not into a warrior’s body, but into that of a decrepit old man, once a peak cultivator in the Xuantian Sect of the Eastern Domain. On that fateful day, as he peers into his reflection, he realizes his Dantian (energy core) was destroyed years ago during an ambush. His cultivation level is languishing, a mere shadow of his past glory. But fate has its own design. Ye Junlin awakens a “Grow Stronger When Facing Strong Foes” system—a cheat-like ability that triggers massive cultivation boosts whenever he confronts a stronger enemy. Golden Core vs. Nascent Soul? Then, I'd just become a Nascent Soul realm too. He leaps realms.He ascends past the heavens. Every battle becomes a stairway to godlike heights. Wasting no time, he turns his “weak old body” into a crucible of ascending power. Along the way, he gathers a colorful retinue of disciples. A deranged demonic sect master, cunning and ruthless—but disciplined under Ye Junlin’s iron training. A white‑haired loli with heavenly constitution—strong enough to be a legend, yet loves cooking and doting on her master . Together, they blaze through threats both mystical and mortal—whether it’s rogue immortals, sect conspiracies, or alien-level enemies—and every encounter spurs Ye Junlin’s explosive growth . What began as a frustrating transmigration into a worthless shell becomes the starting point for an unstoppable rise. Ye Junlin charts a path through realms, disciples, and destiny—ascending without limits and forging a legend that echoes through all realms. A badass system progression saga, with transmigration, relentless cultivation, and a cast of disciples who are as deadly as they are quirky. Ye Junlin is en route to transcendence—and nothing, not even the immortal heavens, can hold him back. --- Mc doesn't stay low-key. Tags: Transmigration Cultivation System Cheat Power Progression Weak to Strong Sect Building Disciples Enemies to Allies Ancient Clans and Immortal Realms Overpowered Protagonist Epic Battles Realm Ascension Legendary Bloodlines Comedic Moments with Disciples __ Advanced chapters would be uploaded on p@treon soon.

Dex Lazuardi seorang anak yang sedari kecil hidup menderita, walaupun dia seorang bangsawan Dex tidak pernah hidup berkecukupan, Di dunia yang berada di ambang kehancuran ia tidak memiliki bakat apapun, karena itu keluarga nya meninggalkan nya di kota lain. * LARION dunia di mana segala keajaiban terjadi penyihir dengan kekuatan 'Circle' nya, pemanah dengan kekuatan 'Mana' nya, pendekar pedang dengan kekuatan Aura nya, konstelasi dengan 'sponsor' nya, Dan berbagai macam kekuatan spesial lainnya seperti Tarot maupun Arcana. keajaiban yang begitu banyak tentunya juga menimbulkan berbagai masalah, berbagai macam organisasi jahat tercipta, Ancaman dari luar yang menyerang LARION, Arena Galaksi yang menjadi ajang pertandingan antara Dunia, dan keberadaan Tower yang sangat misterius Kekacauan terjadi di mana² hampir setiap harinya

After dying in a plane crash, world-renowned pastry chef Capri wakes up in the frail body of a sickly orphan named Avril on a forgotten low-class planet—alone, broke, and burning with fever. In this cold interstellar future, food is seen only as survival fuel. Flavor? Pointless. Desserts? Extinct. Armed with nothing but his memories, stubbornness, and sugar-loving pride, Capri refuses to surrender. With a cranky orange cat by his side and barely enough starcoins to survive, he begins his journey to revive the joy of taste—and dreams of opening the first dessert shop in the Galactic Empire. As the scent of sweetness begins to spread across the stars, a mysterious high-ranking commander starts taking notice... watching Capri from afar with unreadable eyes.

Yuuto Sakurai, a 19-year-old high school failure, spends his days devouring wish-fulfillment stories. One night, he stumbles across yet another "LHS" novel-where the protagonist is insanely overpowered but insists on acting like a weakling. His needless self-sabotage ruins his image, social life, hurts those around him, all because it's the so-called "right thing to do." Frustrated, Yuuto burns the book, cursing its stupidity, and goes to bed. Then he wakes up... as the main character?!

Maya used to dream in colors—until life dimmed everything to gray. Haunted by silence and the weight of her past, she retreats from the world, her voice buried beneath trauma and fear. But when a quiet stranger named Luca notices her in a small café and leaves behind more than just a kind smile, Maya is pulled into an unexpected connection—one that stirs something long lost inside her. As sketches bloom on her forgotten pages and hidden talents awaken, Maya begins to rediscover not only her art—but her courage. Yet Luca carries a secret of his own, and their stories may be more entwined than she realizes. In a tale of healing, hidden strength, and second chances, From Broken to Brave – A Story of Quiet Strength explores the power of silent resilience, the magic of being seen, and the hope that sometimes finds you when you least expect it.

In a futuristic world where humanity thrives despite the ancient threat of demonic portals, monstrous entities continue to emerge, preying on the unsuspecting. To combat this, the Department of Demon Control (DDC) enlists elite warriors known as Kai-Users—humans born with an exceptional life force called Kai. Their existence remains a secret, hidden from the public eye. Kimura Asahi, a 17-year-old high schooler. Balancing school life and his duty to protect the city, his only solace is Ai, his fiancée and sole confidante. Haunted by his past and his vow to protect his younger sister, Natsumi, Asahi must push beyond his limits as greater threats emerge. A battle for survival begins. Will his love and determination be enough to face the demons ahead? Support this story by adding it to your collection, giving Power Stones, and Golden Tickets! For private discussion, reach out on Discord: https://discord.gg/2zz2Csj9UQ

Kehidupan lelaki bernama Rivarrel Avandy Ryszard yang tenang seketika saja berubah drastis saat beberapa orang dari masa lalunya mengungkap kehidupan lama. Ingatannya tentang masa lalu membuat ia kembali menjadi sosoknya saat itu. Saat dimana ia begitu dekat dengan orang-orang tersebut. Sesosok orang yang ia kenal menjadi musuhnya saat itu. Sayangnya, Rivarrel sama sekali tidak mengetahui siapa dia. Dan berbagai masalah pun mulai terjadi. Kejadian-kejadian tak terduga mulai menghantui kehidupan Rivarrel yang tenang. Orang-orang dari masa lalu mencoba untuk menyelamatkannya dari beberapa kejadian tersebut. Apa yang akan dilakukan mereka? Lalu bagaimana Rivarrel menjalani hidupnya yang semakin terancam? Dan siapa sosok yang dikenal Rivarrel itu? Silahkan dibaca.

(WSA 2025 ENTRY!) Skyler's story was typical. He was publicly labeled a waste with no future as a Light — awakened individuals capable of wielding elemental powers. He thought that would be the end of it. But no, apparently that was not the case. He was teleported to the 'Battle Royal' to fight, even though he had zero powers and his age and potential were 100% ineligible! To make matters worse, he was not even the protagonist or transmigrator! He was just a freaking side character destined to die young in the story! And his death served only one purpose — to bring his sister closer to the protagonist! What a pitiful ending, right? However, unbeknownst to all, he wasn't meant to die but to become the best in two other realms, and they had altered the fate of that powerful King. Yet, there was a tiny problem — he didn't remember how he became overpowered in his past. .... (Note: The cover is not mine, found it from pinterest. All credits go to the owner who can ring me up in the comment section if he/she wants me to remove it.)

Fae hanya menginginkan kehidupan yang tenang. Namun, segalanya berubah ketika seorang pemuda berambut oranye tiba-tiba pindah ke sebelah rumahnya. Pertemuan pertama mereka jauh dari kata menyenangkan. Tanpa alasan yang jelas, pemuda itu menyemprot wajah Fae dengan air saat ia sedang menjemur pakaian, lalu tertawa dan berkata dengan santai: "Salam kenal, tetangga baru. Oh, ya, tadi aku lihat ada tanktop berwarna pink. Punyamu, ya?" Sungguh menyebalkan! Lagi pula, mengapa rambutnya bisa berwarna oranye? Oranye, lho! Memangnya dia idol? Hal yang lebih mengejutkannya lagi adalah: keesokan paginya, pemuda itu muncul di kelasnya dan memperkenalkan diri dengan senyuman lebar: "Hai. Perkenalkan, namaku Riel Orion. Panggil aku Riel, ya. Oh ya, aku bertetangga dengan Fae. Salam kenal." Siaaal! Sejak saat itu, Riel hadir dalam hidup Fae bak badai kecil yang cerah; penuh canda, rayuan tak masuk akal, dan senyuman yang sulit diabaikan. Ia terlalu ramah, terlalu menyenangkan, dan terlalu mudah untuk disukai. Namun, di balik segala kelucuannya itu, tersimpan sesuatu yang tak pernah benar-benar ia ungkapkan. Seiring waktu berlalu, Fae pun sadar. Ternyata, beberapa pertemuan hanya singgah sekali dalam hidup...dan tak pernah kembali.

Wake up. Work. Sleep. Repeat. Until... there's a horse on the plane? Aria, an office worker whose life is monotonous and full of loneliness, finally decides to escape from the boring world for a while through her dream vacation. But unexpectedly, this vacation becomes the beginning of an absurd, hilarious, and mysterious adventure. Orange Here... Updating Everyday 1/2/3 Chapter a day if i on my mood In Weekend? well... i will try dont really put hope on me alr, i write for my own

He never sought to be the strongest. He only wanted to keep going. When the Universal System descended and monsters appeared, humanity adapted - some by chasing power, others by building walls. Leo did neither. With a quiet mind and a body still recovering from the past, he stepped into the new world not to conquer it, but to see it. His strength isn’t granted by fate or code. It grows from something deeper - a biological system born of realization, one that evolves not by commands, but by thought, by instinct, by the direction he chooses to walk. In a world of dungeons, Orders, and ascending civilizations, Leo travels like a reader through chapters: not trying to win, but to see what lies beyond the next page. Because to him, strength isn’t the goal. It’s just the fare for the next stop worth exploring.

Seseorang pernah berkata "tidak ada yang tidak mungkin di dunia ini" namun, apakah benar? Tensura, seorang siswa SMA Nichibotsu 3, semua berjalan seperti biasa,namun beberapa hari di akhir liburan sekolah dan awal semester, orang-orang di sekitar daerah Aomori menghilang,para petugas polisi sedang menyelidiki kasus hilangnya orang-orang tersebut dan kegiatan di Aomori dibatasi oleh pemerintah, akankah kasus ini terpecahkan atau ada hal lain yang mendasari kejadian tersebut.

Nadia, si gadis indigo. Orang orang menyebutnya seperti itu. Kini ia akan menceritakan bagaimana dunia terlihat dari sudut pandang matanya yang ' istimewa '

Finished writing Book 2 Currently writing book 3 Please ReRead the early chapters i am Rewriting them currently done 1-5 In a world where strength dictates fate, De-Reece walks a lonely path. Once an ordinary young man from London, his life was torn apart the moment he and his brothers discovered ancient artifacts—a ring each for them, and a dragon-shaped pendant for De. The world twisted, reality fractured, and in an instant, they were transported to a foreign realm governed by martial might and spiritual cultivation. But the journey began with loss. Separated from his brothers upon their arrival, De found himself alone, an outsider in a land where the strong ascend and the weak are left behind. With only the mysterious pendant and a burning resolve, he must navigate the unforgiving world of cultivation—where every step forward demands sacrifice, and secrets lurk behind every shadow. As whispers of a hooded alchemist spread through the village and suspicions rise, De’s struggle to grow stronger becomes entangled with forces both ancient and dangerous. Yet, his goal remains steadfast: to forge his own path, uncover the truth behind the artifacts, and find his missing brothers—no matter the cost. For in this world, the path to strength is not only arduous—it is utterly, relentlessly lonely.

Kyle's life was lazy and ordinary, but little did he know something extraordinary lay dormant deep inside his body. All his life, he remained unaware that everything happens for a reason. Everything changed when he turned 16. His older brothers, fed up with his laziness, devised a plan to teach him a lesson. They urged him to take the entrance test for a prestigious academy, thinking that getting a beating in the test would instill some sense into their lazy brother. Kyle was stunned, speechless, but due to their coordinated planning, he reluctantly agreed with a hint of resignation. "I don't think I will pass the test anyway, so trying it for the experience isn't a big deal." "The only problem is, I can't guarantee that all my body parts will stay intact until the end of the entrance test." But to Kyle's shock, he passed the test without even lifting a finger! Still, he was convinced that he would eventually be kicked out of the academy due to his lack of strength. But the moment he set foot in the academy, he discovered something incredible about himself. He was special and nature's favorite. . . . ______ (#It's my first time writing. So, support me with ps, gt and gifts. Hehe, THANK YOU) (Note: The cover is not mine, found it from pinterest. All credits go to the owner who can ring me up in the comment section if he/she wants me to remove it.) It might be empty right now and maybe needs more work, but there's finally a Discord server! ^^ Link; https://discord.gg/eBBXatxWVb

Risa wakes up in a ruined world, with her last memory being her death on a high-risk undercover mission, then nothing. Now, she finds herself in a decrepit barn, alongside a beautiful but disheveled white-haired woman and two terrified children. Before she can get any answers, danger comes knocking. As they progress, Risa begins to unlock knowledge from the System inside her, though many secrets remain locked, waiting for the right moment to be revealed. In a world where only the ruthless survive, Risa must decide how far she is willing to go to protect those she’s sworn to keep safe.

The Call of Dawn Witch In a world shrouded in darkness and terrorized by demonic creatures, one name strikes fear into the hearts of those who dwell in the shadows, Sri Marianika, the Witch of Dawn. Wearing a brown vest over a flowing white robe, with her hair a stunning blend of turquoise green, violet, and orange, Sri is a cold-blooded sorceress who shows no mercy to demons and monsters alike. Each night, under the pale gaze of the moon, she roams the land hunting grotesque beings—from giant lizards of the Reptilian race, chaos-wielding djinn, to dragons that threaten the survival of mankind. And before the first light of dawn touches her skin, all who dared stand against her have already been vanquished. Yet behind her unyielding strength lies a long and harrowing past a journey marked by blood, sacrifice, and endless battles. The Call of Dawn Witch tells the story of Sri’s youth, long before she was known as the humble owner of Warteg Bu Sri in her twilight years, before she became the grandmother of Claire, who would one day inherit her legacy. Before she became a legend, She was a hunter. And this is her story.

Whispers Beneath the Veil of Stars” follows Ara Valen, a misfit from a floating city who becomes the only one capable of stopping a world-ending collapse caused by ancient celestial forces. Hunted by a secretive regime and betrayed by love, Ara uncovers her hidden powers tied to the stars—and ultimately sacrifices everything to save a broken world. This fantasy thriller blends rich world-building, celestial magic, and heart-wrenching choices. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone, The Night Circus, and The Priory of the Orange Tree.

Jika jatuh cinta adalah sebuah pilihan, maka Jingga memutuskan untuk memilih jatuh kepada Senja. Karena dia yakin Senja akan menangkapnya, tidak akan membiarkan dia terjatuh sendirian. Semburat orange yang muncul di penghujung sore, datang sekilas namun pergi tak ingin sendiri. Senja akan selalu Jingga. Dan Jingga adalah Senja.

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the vast expanse of the Aethereia Wastes. Zhilakoa stood at the edge of the sacred forest, her feet bare and her toes curled over the edge of the cliff. The wind whispers secrets in her ear, carrying the ancient wisdom of Eywa on its gentle breeze. She closed her eyes, breathing in the scent of blooming razorflowers and the distant hint of smoke from the Kraelion Empire's encroaching forces. "Zhilakoa, daughter of Jaya, the time of great change is upon us," the wind whispered. "Will you answer the call, or will you falter?"