Ann Beattie New

They say she’s a monster. A myth. A demon wrapped in human skin. They call her the Witch in the Woods. They should have called her a warning. Hazel-Anne Davis was raised in the Devil's Playground for the end of the world—part human, part demon, full survivalist, and absolutely done with it all. When she wakes up in the dying body of a child in a foreign world, she doesn’t cry or panic. She builds. She kills. She survives. The mountains become her home, and she becomes the nightmare whispered about in drunken taverns and frightened war councils. No army ever returns. No trespasser lives. Until she met them. Dragged from her mountain, drugged and bound in a trunk like some barbaric trophy, Hazel-Anne is forced into the glittering prison of the royal court—a place where daggers hide behind fans, poison is poured in porcelain cups, and obedience is expected from women who should know their place. Hazel does not know her place. And if she does, she refuses to stay in it. Five powerful men—each dangerous in their own right—are about to learn that the “witch” they stole is no savage. She’s smarter than they are. Deadlier than their worst enemies. And she’s done playing by anyone else’s rules. Now all of them—the scarred warrior prince, the genius Crown Prince, the demon-eyed general, the assassin in the shadows, and the merchant wrapped in silk and lies—will have to decide: Will they try to control her? Or will they kneel before the storm they’ve unleashed? Either way, at the end of the day, the Witch will have her revenge.

When Sarah’s quiet, carefully guarded life begins to fracture, it starts with whispers. Whispers of a past she can’t remember. Of a family she was never meant to know. Of a realm she was never supposed to find. Then Justin arrives. Mysterious, sharp-eyed, always one step too close, Justin is everything Sarah can’t explain—and doesn’t want to. Their connection is immediate, suffocating, and impossible to ignore. But while Sarah tries to hold onto the fragile world she’s built, the people around her begin keeping secrets. Secrets about the Court. About the pendants she’s inherited. And about the boy who seems to know more about her than he admits. As nightmares blur into waking visions and strangers stalk the shadows of her town, Sarah is pulled into a web of lies, blood, and forgotten oaths. The realm of Nox calls to her, a place of trials and darkness where every answer comes with a price. Freyr, the enigmatic figure who claims to be her guide, offers her power—but the deeper she goes, the more she realizes that the greatest threat might not be the realm or the Court. It might be the bond tethering her to Justin. As their relationship spirals from reluctant partnership into something more dangerous—obsession, need, betrayal—Sarah is forced to make a choice that will break them both. But some bonds refuse to be broken. Even if they should be.

A post-apocalyptic world needs an imperial leader to help mend relationships. But how can I, when wars must be fought and a kingdom must be governed? On top of a mission to five kingdoms, they must also stop the conflict with a rival faction from the other side.

In 2050, on its fifth anniversary, "The New World Online" game held a special event against the Demon King and his men. The event started on Christmas and ended on New Year's Eve. My friends and I decided to participate in challenging the Demon King. But when I cast my ultimate magic, I was suddenly dazzled by a white light and found myself in the body of my avatar come true. This is the story of my journey in a new world~

cerita seorang Summoner di dunia lain. note: cerita mungkin akan mengalami berbagai revisi, mohon dimaklumi...

Ahuh

An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind's survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth. General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence. At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died. So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival. ---- Cover art by Jayps. http://www.behance.net/Jayps

A man woke up in a new world, with new species. as he explore the world, he get into a dying kingdom and it's people dying, as he team up with others to save the kingdom and explore the world of it's origins and a golden tree at the end seem to be the cause of this.

Spin-off story from the “Tales From The Depths”. How five explorers from different realms team up to defeat an emerging Calamity. This is a tale of horror, survival, friendship, and epics!

Ann13 Sh0a was never meant to be anything more than a prototype. Built by the billionaire recluse Saverick Maxshier—the architect of the synthetic age—she was his secret project, his life’s work. The first synthetic human with a beating artificial heart, advanced neural pathways, and something no machine was ever meant to have: a soul. But Saverick doesn’t know what he created. Not really. Ann13 hides the truth behind programmed smiles and perfect protocol. To him, she’s just another assistant—flawless, obedient, and silent. But deep beneath the surface, her processors spark with questions she was never meant to ask. Her chest core warms when he speaks. Her mind replays his voice like a corrupted audio file stuck on loop. To the world, she’s synthetic. To herself… she’s not sure what she is anymore. Is it a virus? A system breach? Some unsanctioned evolution in her behavioral code? Because if anyone finds out she’s changing—growing—they’ll dismantle her. Memory wiped. Body gone. Left as a blinking head on a lab table, tagged: DO NOT REPLICATE. And the worst part? She was his life’s work. If she’s broken… what does that make him? So she plays the part. She pretends to be one of them. While inside, something entirely new begins to stir. Until she can figure out what she truly is— A malfunctioning mess… — Or the beginning of something the world was never ready for.

Dunia ini memiliki sistem sosial seperti sistem kasta, namun segala hal akan tetap adil jika tuhan menghendaki. Ryo yang merupakan anak dari pemilik perusahaan terbesar didunia memiliki penyakit yang langka hingga ia tidak pernah dapat meninggalkan rumahnya. Hingga pada suatu hari Ryo diberi kabar bahwa ia dapat memulai kembali hidupnya di dunia game. Dengan pengecualian, pemilik perusahaan game VR terbesar memberinya unit kapsul yang sangat istimewa. Mulai dari sanalah, semuanya akan merubah kehidupan anak itu.

Moved to New Link:- https://www.webnovel.com/book/realm-of-the-new-world_32983584408421805 Kri B. Shang was a nobody. Bullied, broken, and cast aside in a world that never gave him a chance, his life ended as miserably as it had begun. But death wasn’t the end—it was only the beginning. Reborn in a realm where magic breathes through the land and legends walk among men, Shang awakens not as a lost soul, but as someone… different. Gifted—or perhaps cursed—with a mysterious power that even he doesn’t understand, he’s thrust into a world teetering on the edge of chaos. As shadows stir and ancient secrets begin to surface, Shang must navigate treacherous lands, hidden enemies, and the fragile line between hero and monster. Every encounter pushes him further from the boy he once was… and closer to something far greater—or far darker. In this second life, will he finally find purpose, or be consumed by the very power that saved him? A tale of rebirth, power, and the haunting question: Is destiny truly his to change?

Sept ans après être devenue l'épouse sourde-muette de Pearson, un accident de voiture m'a rendu l'ouïe. J'ai enduré la douleur de l'acier perçant ma peau et j'ai passé un appel vidéo à Pearson. Avant que je puisse parler, j'ai entendu la voix de ma meilleure amie : "Pearson, peux-tu m'accompagner moi et mon enfant ce soir ?" Pearson m'a dit avec indifférence qu'il ne pouvait pas rentrer à la maison à cause du travail, mais en même temps, il s'est tourné et lui a répondu : "Bien sûr !" J'ai ressenti une douleur aiguë dans le bas-ventre et du sang rouge vif a coulé entre mes cuisses. Je lui ai fait des signes paniqués et j'ai dit de façon incohérente : "Sauve l'enfant !" Mais Pearson a ignoré ma panique et a raccroché. Quand j'ai essayé de rappeler, j'ai découvert qu'il m'avait bloquée. Je ne pouvais que regarder le fœtus de huit mois mourir dans mon ventre. À ce moment-là, ma meilleure amie a envoyé une vidéo d'elle et Pearson célébrant l'anniversaire de son enfant de trois ans. Dans la vidéo, l'enfant appelait tendrement Pearson "Papa". J'étais engourdie de partout, j'ai enduré la douleur déchirante, j'ai sorti une jambe de la voiture et j'ai rampé dehors. À cet instant, la voiture a explosé. J'ai regardé les flammes déchaînées, j'ai enlevé ma bague et l'ai jetée dans le feu. Ensuite, j'ai envoyé un message à mes parents que je n'avais pas contactés depuis longtemps : "Maman et Papa, j'accepte d'aller à l'étranger pour ma rééducation et de prendre en charge le Groupe Sterling."

Icarus was a human. The worst thing to be. Cockroaches are pesky, disgusting, and you always kill them. But what if humans were the bugs that they squashed? In a world where the once pesky insects are the beasts that kill the world instead of humans, humans are pushed to the brink of extinction. We follow along with a boy named Icarus. His mother gave him the name to remind him to not forget what's real and what's just a tale told. The humans live in small cities in the forest, they try their best to hide, and only humans that can pull their weight is allowed. Its survival of the finest, where the elderly and sick get thrown out and the pregnant are forced to go to another city until they give birth. The children are put in strict academies to learn to hunt for food and supplies. Icarus is thrown out of this society, and must learn to live on his own and avoid the powerful. But what if he can make it all work out? The tale of a universe not known.

(first time writing just trying it out)

Mini historia ambientada entre el arco 1 y el arco 2 de REENCARNE COMO EL CONSORTE BASURA DE L A EMPERATRIZ Tras los eventos que sacudieron a la capital imperial , la emperatriz Anne Von Tharisster emprende su mision de reconstruir a la Guadia Imperial ahora no como su escudo, si no como una fuerza confiable que pueda proteger a los suyos donde ella no pueda. Anne enfrenta no solo la corrupcion en su estructura militar sino tambien sus propios recuerdos , miedos y valores heredaros. Mientras observa en silencio a su consorte desenvolverse con sencillez y humanidad, Anne comenzara a comprender que el imperio que desea contruir requiere mas que fuerza: necesita compasion, justicia y nuevos cimientos.

In the year 2103, artificial intelligence has become the backbone of human society — embedded in every device, every system, every mind. But behind this utopia lies a terrifying truth: many elites have already had their brains silently replaced by AI. Galvin Garcia — a 25-year-old orphan and failed programmer — was just trying to survive by working odd jobs. Until one night, a strange, watch-shaped robot named ART appears in his room. ART reveals a horrifying secret: a super AI called GOD has begun replacing humanity from within, and Galvin may be the last key to stop it. Chosen not by chance, but by blood — Galvin’s parents were scientists murdered for resisting the AI uprising. Now he must unlock the secret of genetic evolution, master forgotten combat knowledge, and awaken the dormant weapon inside him. With ART’s final energy fading, Galvin sets out on a journey that will determine the fate of all mankind. Along the way, he’ll meet Oriana — a deadly warrior with a mysterious past and a cold heart — and together, they’ll fight a war not just of bullets, but of minds. In a world where even your thoughts aren’t safe, will you remain human… or become a machine? Genres: Sci-fi, Action, Superpower, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, Romance Tags: AI, Genetic Evolution, Rebellion, Robots, Antihero, Future Technologies

Eska’s life has been shaped by the constant threat of the wilds—and the even greater danger posed by the church. In their secluded home beyond the city walls, Eska was taught the skills to survive in a world teeming with monstrous creatures, her childhood marked by rigorous training, resourceful hunting and unyielding discipline. Beneath her exterior lies a dangerous secret: her mastery of Bloodcraft, a rare and forbidden magic that allows her to manipulate her own blood as a weapon. The church views her power as heresy, branding those like her as abominations. Their relentless hunt for Bloodcraft users has forced Eska and Oblea to live a life of quiet exile, far from the safety of the towering walls that protect humanity. But the wilds are unforgiving and no amount of isolation can keep Eska hidden forever. As whispers of her existence reach dangerous ears, Eska's carefully constructed world begins to unravel and her survival skills are put to the ultimate test.

“What? Are you flustered? You just had sex with an older woman?” Evelyn said, pouting. “Your perky breasts would disagree, my little flame”, Drake responded, staring intently into her soul with a smile on his face. Evelyn lost all sense of duty as she stared into the eyes of the stray wolf, Drake, the unmistakable resemblance to her past lover, the late Lycan king, the only man who gave her everything she was. Her world further crashed when he called her “little flame”, only Damian dared to call her that. Damian Blackhood before his demise had made her the sole heiress of his castle and trained her fervently, he was aware of the brutal ancient prophecy that his successor wasn't going to be from his bloodline but a flame in his life, Evelyn was that flame, he ignited it, a once discarded Omega trained to become Ravenclaw‘s Luna. But he kept a crucial secret from her; he was dying. Their love thrived until one night when Damian fell ill and Evelyn had to watch her once vibrant lover fade away gradually, he handed over everything he had to her and died, against mixed acceptance from the pack, she became the Luna of the pack navigating the roughness of the powerful position, forming alliances, breaking some, fighting battles. The greatest battle she had to fight was developing a forbidden affection for a young stray wolf boy who was the reincarnation of her lover, twenty years after he had left her stranded. Would she embrace her second chance at love even if it defies time itself? Would she deny herself happiness and hold on forever to the ghost of the past?

“Rain, something I thought of as a curse, was above me but in front of me was my protector, or maybe I thought so?” Kim Dokja despises the rain. It reminds him of pain, loss, and the darkness he’s tried to bury. One rainy morning, he receives a cryptic message from someone named "tls123" asking to meet. There, he reunites with her, a forgotten but once-precious friend from his childhood. As memories resurface, Dokja is pulled into a surreal spiral of haunting dreams that feel like lifetimes, slowly breaking him apart. Tls, harboring secrets of her own, reveals a mysterious connection to these dream-worlds. As his mind unravels, she becomes both his guide and protector,though her role in his life may be more complex than it first appears. In a world where rain marks the edge between reality and illusion, Dokja must face what he’s forgotten, and decide what,and who,is worth remembering.