Dry Dry Desert

Arian van Elod, rightful heir to the Elodian empire has lost everything. With his honor and pride stripped away, his father, the emperor, exiles him to the very edges of the empire. There, in a desert, far away from any civilization a crumbling beast-academy is located- the last hope for the empire's scum to receive some form of education. Arian has already given up all hope... for the students, as well as for himself, as he tumbles closer and closer to despair. And yet, somewhere in his heart, there is still the whish to regain everything he had lost...

Yang Qing sighed as he gazed upon the black building that stood tall piercing the skies above with an inviolable aura around it. "The Order sure is black-hearted," he angrily thought as he made his way into the building begrudgingly. The building could be considered his home away from home and a source of endless grief for him due to its unforgiving working hours. The building housed the courtrooms of the Cultivation Order Society, an organization founded to maintain a semblance of order in the ruthless cultivation world of the southern continent who if left to their own devices would sink the whole continent to the ground. Due to how impetuous cultivators were, the cases never stopped. "Yi Jie, what do we have today?" "Two cultivators at the palace realm fought over a treasure and destroyed half of the territory of the blue deer kingdom in their fight, A rogue cultivator is suing the owner of the falling meteor blacksmith shop for selling him a faulty saber that keeps attracting lightning tribulations. A cultivator suffering from pill poisoning is blaming it on the white hilltop restaurant as he suspects they are feeding their spirit beasts pills to make them bigger and fatter. And the last case is 500 families are suing a cultivator by the name of Ren Fu for being negligent as a husband and a father whilst also pilfering their resources dry as he moves from place to place.," Awkward silence ensues........... Join me as we follow Yang Qing in his role as a judge in the Cultivation Order Society with cases and troubles that never seem to end. Fair warning the story has multiple POVs. I will also be re-editing the first 50 chapters, since they were missing a few things, one of them being commas and had a tad bit info dumps that I'll also be editing out. Thanks to the readers who pointed it out. I don't know how I missed it. For new readers, please don't shy away from reading, as lovers of wuxia we have all sampled MTL Dao at some point. If you can survive that, this won't be hard at all. Re-edited chapter (32/50) All support matters whether it's power stones, comments, reviews, golden tickets, subscriptions, or those who buy privilege chapters or even lurking readers..I welcome all your support in whatever format it comes in and I thank you for it, It really does mean a lot, especially to rookie authors like myself.

In the middle of a deserted island, a small boy wakes up with two sets of memories: one from his few years of life and the other from a man who lived to adulthood and achieved great things. When he least expected it, a powerful master appeared on the island and took him in as a disciple, revealing a shocking fact: magic exists in that world, and, thanks to it, humanity managed to conquer the galaxy. If you like it, you can support me on patreon.com/lordanl and get up to 10 advanced chapters.

HEED MY ADVICE, TO ALL WHO WILL LISTEN, THE FURY OF A WOMAN WHO LIVES ON REVENGE, EVEN IN THE FACE OF DEATH, IS A RECKONING THAT SPARES NO ONE. The Dukedom Heiress Luella Van-Rensselaer thought that by doing everything her family needed, she would have the beautiful and loving family she had always wanted. However, she ends up getting betrayed by her own twin sister and her fiancé. Having gotten fed up with her family and how badly they had put her through, Luella wishes for death, which her sister gives to her as she ends up dying in the hands of her sister and fiancé. Finally, finding the peace she had always wanted, she wakes up to when she was eighteen (18) years old as the funeral service of her father. And now filled with nothing but rage and memories of her past, she now aims to destroy the entire dukedom with its name. The Van-Rensselaer dukedom will end WITH her and BY her. ~+~ A MAN WHO LOVES HIS WOMAN WITH NO POWER OR WEALTH IS NOTHING BUT A DREAMER; BUT A MAN WHO LOVES HIS WOMAN WITH POWER AND WEALTH IS A PROTECTOR, WORTHY TO BE BY HER SIDE. And that was what Grand Duke Ozed Rhinelander was. A man who went to war for his woman, accumulated wealth for his woman, lives for his woman. And he would kill for his woman. When Luella decides to take revenge on her family, she goes to one person she fully trusts. ~+~ ~Fragment~ "Do you want this?" His voice was low, almost a growl, but there was a hint of something else beneath — something that made her heart skip a beat. She swallowed hard, her throat dry. The question hung in the air between them, heavy and tangible. "I… I don't know," She finally answered, her voice barely above a whisper. His lips curled into a smirk, a slow, dangerous smile that sent shivers down her spine. "Liar" he murmured, his voice a deep rumble that vibrated through her. "You want this. You want me." She opened her mouth to protest, to deny it, but he didn't give her a chance. His hand shot out, gripping her chin roughly, forcing her to look up at him. "Do you want me to prove it?" He asked, his voice dripping with challenge. ~+~ Tags: #Revenge #Strongfemalelead, #norape, #reincarnation, #Fakeidentity, #EdwardianEra, #VampireRomance #Smut #Supernaturalpowers #magic #darkfantasy #long-distance pining (The main characters are aware of each other's feelings but can't be physically be together yet. IN THE BEGINNING CHAPTERS). ~+~ Cover is mine. DO NOT USE ____ @AR

In a dying world where oceans have dried up and the land has turned into a barren desert, Ricky, Sophie, and Kieran embark on a perilous journey to find ancient crystals said to restore Earth’s balance. Shadowed by the threat of Selene and mysteries of the past, they fight for humanity’s final hope.

In the year 2319, humanity has barely survived for 234 years following the AI Uprising, with less than a million people remaining. Driven into the harsh deserts by the AI mechanical legions, humanity struggles to endure. The AI Empire, fractured by internal divisions, failed to completely annihilate humankind but has discovered an even greater threat beyond the solar system—the Giants, interstellar exiles from Earth’s prehistoric civilization, returning with advanced technology far beyond current capabilities. On the edge of despair and hope, a young human, Yu Wang, and his friends embark on a journey through the clash of civilizations, seeking a path to survival while uncovering the truth of the apocalypse.

3000 years after his disappearance, Xue An had undergone cultivation and came back as an invincible fairy. But upon his return to Earth, he realised that he had a pair of twin daughters. “Papa, this dragon doesn’t taste good!” “Oh, this must be an ancestor-grade dragon that has lived for much too long. Its meat has become a little dry. Next time, we shall eat a young dragon within ten thousand years of age.” Some dragon that had existed since the beginning of the universe was lying on the floor, trembling and shivering. “Papa, between you and the other Immortal-emperor mannies, who is more powerful?” Xue An smiled. There was not a single soul that could withstand even just one blow from him. If there was! That would at most be two! “My dear daughters, I will make you girls the happiest princesses in this whole, wide world. No, in this whole universe! And it’s the two of you!”

Out there, in the middle of nowhere is the Red Mesa Savings Bank. Working here should in be less than ordinary, on theory at least. However, these stories will hopefully show you that being a security guard or a truck-driver has more to it, than what meets the eye. The desert is home to strange happenings, as you will come to see, and it doesn't hesitate to pile them on to our unassuming heroes.

Six months later after the first infection, the human population decreased and is larger than it was in the beginning of the first month. Zombies have killed a lot of humans all around the world, making countries extinct, places becoming deserted from humans, and animal species that were categorized as extinct disappeared in the blink of an eye, where dogs and cats have started to become extinct species as the days go by. But, even if the human population has decreased, there’s still hope for a better tomorrow. Chapters will be released later this year.

Be part of Midas' story as he adventurers into uncharted worlds, finiding himself in a barren desert, sure he lost any memories of his past self. He travels through the world he got stuck in, evolving his character, meeting new people, surviving, and being thrown into dramatic fights. Trying to get back what he lost on his way into this foreign world.

As Earth faces its inevitable demise, an inexplicable phenomenon strikes: every human falls into a strange, unending slumber. In their dreams, they are transported to a vast, barren desert where surreal structures loom on the horizon. Here, they experience not just visions, but reality itself—what happens in the dream world manifests in the waking world, and every injury or death carries deadly consequences. Among the millions of dreamers, a diverse group of individuals from different walks of life begin to realize that they are all connected in this dreamscape, and that their fate is intricately tied to the world’s destruction. As they explore the dream, they uncover forgotten secrets and face harrowing challenges. Each character must confront their deepest fears, unravel the mysteries of the dream, and ultimately find a way to save themselves—and perhaps even the Earth—before it’s too late. Dreams of the End is a gripping, high-stakes tale of survival, self-discovery, and the power of dreams, blending sci-fi, mystery, and psychological thriller elements in a race against time ..................................................

Life in the City changes like the wind moving through its skyscrapers; you start your morning with a cuppa Joe at your favorite café, and end your night in a bloody shootout with a bunch of gangsters. You never know what you're gonna get when you open your eyes every day. Roger knew this, which is why he tried to commit his life to one of the mundane. All he needed was a little bit more stirring in the quicksand to finally get onto dry land, and he could finally put his work behind him for good. Maria, a shark in a sea of sharks, fights her own battles as she tries to secure a seat on the corporate elevator, maybe drawing too much attention to herself in her hunger. If you live in the City, you adapt. Or you die.

Saving people wasn't exactly Shen Yuan's thing, but if you paid him enough to do it, then you'd get yourself a deal. Whether someone lived or died was never his concern, but what end it brought was his job to direct. He was the perfect agent for the military to commission. His job: To wake the great war hero out of his coma. Of course, only after he squeezed their pocket dry did he finally accept. But what would happen if he met his destiny there? And that destiny was the exact thing he was ordered to terminate. Alternate Title: ‘Die for Me’ Schedule: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 21:00 GMT+7 A/N: Full story is available at my ko-fi shop page (ko-fi: K_Jira). Your support will help me continue my work as an author and is greatly appreciated!

In the desert, there existed a story untold to the ears of the people. A tale that had lived in the shadows, its existence unknown to all. This story had brought change to the desert, weaving the fates and destinies of two women who ruled the desert as one. It was the story of the Queens of the Desert. Asa, a young woman with no discernible rank or status, had once been a dirty orphan. Her life had taken a dramatic turn when she was saved by a girl of the same age, named Bulsa, who bore a striking resemblance to her. Unaware of the identity of her savior, Asa had vowed to find her and repay her debt. The only clue she had was that the girl, Bulsa, was of noble birth. Years of searching had yielded nothing, until Asa met Hadar. He happened to notice her uncanny resemblance to Queen Bulsa of the desert kingdom of Kharos, who was currently bedridden and ill. Hadar proposed a deal to Asa: in exchange for her help in finding the one person she had been searching for, Asa would agree to act as the queen while the real Queen Bulsa underwent secret treatment. When Asa laid eyes on Queen Bulsa for the first time, lying unconscious in her bed, she knew. This was the person she had been searching for all along.

What would happen if a peasant boy became the King of England? In the heart of a crumbling British Empire, where rebellion stirs in the colonies and the kingdom’s coffers run dry, a young orphan named Elias toils away in an isolated monastery. Born with nothing and destined for obscurity, he dreams of freedom but knows the harsh reality of his place in the world. Everything changes when Prince Edward, heir to the throne, is sent to the monastery for safekeeping during England’s darkest hour. The arrogant, cold-eyed prince seems worlds apart from Elias, yet the two boys are thrust into each other's lives as a monastery fire, killing the prince and leading to Elias stepping up and taking his place - by force by his life long mentor. Through trials of betrayal, ambition, and courage, Elias begins to uncover the truth about the world, power, royalty — and about himself. What starts as a struggle to survive becomes a journey to claim a destiny far greater than he ever imagined. "Ashes of a Kingdom" is a gripping tale of power, sacrifice, and an impossible rise to the throne in a time of war and revolution. When the flames die down, will Elias be the saviour England needs—or the king it never expected?

Have you ever wonder about a myth of dragons, if you haven't , then this is the best novel of you Kyle was cursed with the vampire thing which is a taboo on the society hence he was bound to hide forever and pretend to be a normal person to gather necessities for his family, but lucky run dry on the day his family was murdered by the earth clan that made him loose every string that was holding him up from giving up hence he become an empty book with annoying cover, a book to be laughed at the sight On his struggle to see a new dawn he solved the immortals curse and the dragon myth of the story of ''DRAGON KEEPERS'' that will be released at the end of this i wish you a nice moments and all i need is your support....IN CASE you loved IF you don't love it, don't insult me, cause it won't change the fact that i am a new comer on this field so please support me and correct me, i am not perfect

-- (servant)Sprinting, the air was breathtakingly cold dry, steam was being exhaled as she ran through the wet woods in the midnight where the full moon was casting it's sinister glow. a sharp but distinct pain pierced her heart, as the blood leaked like a waterfall.. THE END -- "the fuck???, i waited a week for this master piece to end like this???" 'The reign of the moonlight crown prince' was a masterpiece... in his opinion... but there were still millions of people who read it. Nero(one of the MC) is one of the best neurologist and neurosurgeon in the world, ironic name i know. Ready to do his last surgery of the day, totaling 19 hours, It was the most grueling 19 hours of his life, it was tiring. "ready" as he prepared himself for the surgery and his world suddenly turned dark. Waking up, he found himself in a weird forest, and it wasn't long until he found out he's been reborn as a crow in the world of 'TRMCP'. What will he do now that he's a helpless creature in the fantasy novel?

James was a hustler who'd succeeded in retiring early, only for the pandemic to ruin all of his plans. He spent two years locked up inside playing video games and watching movies, only to be spiritually abducted just as the situation started improving. Now his name is Jin and he's a part of the Illusion Room Sect. A cultivation sect that creates scenarios for combat-focused cultivators to hone their skills. In other words, fully immersive video games. Will the gaming knowledge of his past life help him succeed in such a cut-throat world? Will he manage to break his two-year pandemic induced dry-spell? And most importantly, will he ever manage to surpass the rank of cannon fodder?

Accidentally becoming a terrorist wasn't on my college bucket list, but here we are. One anonymous post, a bit of dry ice, and a suspiciously trusting browser later, I'm the government's newest "criminal mastermind." Spoiler: I'm just a broke student who failed 11th grade. Now the internet thinks I'm Moriarty's long-lost cousin, my parents are questioning my life choices, and I'm starting to wonder if Nietzsche was onto something about chaos and power. It's not easy juggling tuition, intrusive thoughts, and a reputation I didn't mean to build-but hey, at least I'm trending! If you've ever thought "This can't get worse" and life said "Hold my coffee,"welcome to my world.

A ship is sunk by a storm, and the survivors are stranded on a deserted island. Initially, they try to cooperate and establish a simple social order. But the island is fraught with danger: giant crocodiles in the swamps, brown bears on the cliffs, wild men in the bushes, and fully armed pirates... Amid helplessness, fear, and despair, some hold onto their reason and moral boundaries, while others quickly devolve into selfish, brutal animals. The darkest corners of human nature are gradually revealed... When life is threatened, can we still preserve the light of humanity?

In a kingdom ravaged by greed and despair, a resourceful merchant forges his path through desolate lands and treacherous schemes. As The Kings oppressive rule bleeds his people dry, the merchant turns desperation into opportunity, outwitting tyrants and navigating a world on the brink of collapse. But in a game where survival demands compromise, every deal carries a cost—and the line between profit and peril begins to blur.

In a world where trade and knowledge are the keys to survival, Kael, a young and ambitious merchant, sets off on a journey across the nine continents of Aetherion. Born into a modest family, he inherits a small cart filled with goods and a thirst for discovery. As he travels through deserts, forests, and bustling trade cities, Kael learns the true meaning of resilience, negotiation, and survival, all while facing cultural challenges, forging alliances, and uncovering forgotten knowledge. His journey is not just about wealth but about growing into a man of wisdom and integrity. The Merchant’s Odyssey is a tale of exploration, trade, and self-discovery in a world without magic or supernatural power, where survival and knowledge are the true forms of strength.

Keitaro thought his life as an otaku couldn’t get any worse—until he died and reincarnated as a magical toilet in a fantasy world. Stuck in his porcelain form, he’s discovered by Rina, a spirited young mage-in-training struggling to survive on nothing but dry bread and water while living alone in a rundown, ramshackle home. Together, this unlikely duo sets off on a wild adventure to uncover the truth behind a mysterious water contamination threatening Rina’s hometown. Along the way, Keitaro entertains Rina with stories of 2D girls and classic anime tropes, all while secretly hoping their journey will somehow lead to a swimsuit episode.

【The No.1 beast taming online novel of 2024, the classic that you absolutely can't miss!】 Bai Qi said, "We should approach ferocious beasts with a peaceful attitude and not indiscriminately kill them for personal desires, especially for unrealistic things like skill and bloodline snatching." Media report: [Bai Qi said:"Kill ferocious beasts, grab skills!"] Bai Qi: "???" --------- Bai Qi traveled to a world dominated by beasts and became a student of the Military Science Department. In order to explore the extreme evolution of beasts, he embarked on an abnormal path of evolution with a group of pets who had deviated from the evolution tree. "So…should I choose Mechanical Lady or Beast Ear Lady?" This is a wonderful adventure story about a beast that can evolve infinitely, but it seems that its evolution is not quite right！

**Compelling Synopsis:** In a world where desire and desperation intertwine, 100 single men are transported to a deserted island surrounded by shark- and piranha-infested waters. This is the deadly setting for "Chaos and Happiness," a ruthless game where survival is only the beginning. Those who dare leave brave the sea, but those who remain must compete in brutal challenges where every decision could be their last. The prize? The undying love of a stunning billionaire woman, promised to the winner until the end of their days. But the path to her is paved with sacrifice and betrayal. Who will be willing to risk everything for a chance at unimaginable love and wealth? In a dance between life and death, only one will be the victor. Prepare to find out who has the heart and courage to claim the ultimate reward.

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“I'm pregnant” I declared, as I bowed my head to avoid his piercing gaze on me. “I'm not ready to be a father yet, so take it out” He replied icily, my eyes which were filled with tears, widened. That night was one that brought misery into my life, I was naive and that led me straight into the Devil's Den. “You forgot your place!” He mocked me while I laid on the floor in tears of shame and disgrace. “I don't do peasants” he smirked, I felt my throat go dry as I took hold of the hem of my dress and held it tightly. Was I just called a peasant? ‘Shut it! Aren't you one?’ My subconscious mind mocked in my head, and I sobbed pinching myself because I did forget my place as a ‘maid’. “Rebels don't surrender to emotions” his eyes darkened as he spoke those words to me then he turned to leave. More tears streamed down my eyes as I watched his retreating steps. He took my virginity and I couldn't stop him because I was helpless. I curse the day our paths crossed because ever since, he's brought pain into my life. Who is he? Want to know how our paths crossed? Who am I and how did I lose my virginity to him? Read this book

Ina is a golden eyed Omega, which is exceptional among desert wolves, living together with her friend Noah in the pack on a desert next to a big city hidden behind huge walls. The life for desert wolves is hard, water is rationed out and what is more, there are some parts that are not available for them as they are inhabited by feral werewolves, which cannot shift into human form anymore, and hunt Ina’s pack and similar ones for food. In the city live the high class werewolves entertaining themselves by organizing huntings on stray werewolves who, when they get caught, are being sold into slavery. Werewolves fights are very popular as well as buying personal slaves.

[Romance Novel] [Sickly Sweet Rich Girl + Obsessive Wife + Sweet Romance] [Regret + Unforgiving + Face Slapping] [Single Female Lead + Daily Romance + Sweet and Fun] [Forced Love] In his past life, the genuine rich kid Qin Jiang tried desperately to please his family after returning home, but his real parents drugged him and sent him off to marry into a rich family as a second husband. He was coldly watched by his five sisters as his unfaithful fiancée and her lover, his own brother, drained him dry and left him to die, with nothing left of his bones. Even as a vengeful spirit, he couldn’t find peace. The only one he had once avoided—a crazy rich ex-wife—came back to get revenge on the Qin family, killing everyone. Only then did he see the fierce love she had hidden behind her rage. "Ah Jiang, I told you, in this life and the next, you’re never getting away from me."

He was not just a thief; he was an alchemist, transmuting my breath, my sanity, my lips, my very essence into a fantastical reverie. For me, for us, he descended like a divine droplet in a parched desert, his proximity an oasis that bloomed within the barren spaces of my heart. ^^^ "Falling Like Season" is a prose poetry piece that explores the emotional landscape of a romantic relationship through the metaphor of the four seasons. Through each season, the relationship evolves, and emotions fluctuate. The poem suggests that love, like the seasons, is cyclical and ever-changing, yet it holds an enduring beauty and a promise of rebirth and renewal.