Collection Development Policy Public Library

On the first day, Luo Feng went broke and had to go back home. In order to make ends meet, he began to collect trash from house to house. Unexpectedly, he happened to bind the "Treasure Prompter" system. "Ding! There are gallstones in the stomach of the sick cow of the butcher ahead, commonly known as cow treasure, worth 6 million." "Ding! 10 meters ahead, the paper on the wall of the old lady's house is a painting by Tang Bohu, worth 300 million." "Ding! 100 meters ahead, the abandoned whetstone is imperial green jade, worth 1 billion." "Ding! 1000 meters ahead, the woodcutting knife in the woodcutter's hand is a Xizhou's bronze sword, worth 2.5 billion." "Ding! 10,000 meters ahead, the stone that the child hit the water is a Martian meteorite, worth 8.8 billion!" "Since I have this system, who can still see me as a trash collector?" "I am a treasure hunter disguised as a trash collector!" On the first day, Luo Feng passed by the door of a rural quadrangle and saw a child smashing spades with a four-sided object. He went up to pick it up and found that the words "commanded by heaven, both longevity, and eternal prosperity" were engraved on the bottom. "Ding! The child smashing walnuts in front of the house! In his hand is the heirloom jade seal..."

Having been confessed by the person you in love with must be a dream come true. That happened to me. However, I found out later that the confession is not meant for me but for my classmate named Kyzer. he’s handsome, rich, and popular. On top of that, he’s a top student. It all happened because of the tiger costume I am wearing . Feeling defeated, I went back home with a bleeding heart. On my way toward home, a white van stopped in front of me and abducted me. I was abducted because they thought I was Kyzer thanks to the costume. A series of misfortunes befell to me one after another. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in an unfamiliar room. Then I become the subject of a weird experiment. In the next day, I woke up in my bed by a loud ringing and discovered some weird widgets floating in front of my vision. I learned later that the peaceful city I was living till today is now in an apocalyptic situation. Demonic creatures were running rampant causing chaos to the land. Using my System, I will survive in this apocalypse.

A fun perspective switch where Soren, Dorian, and Rey and no longer the Borrowers - Ashlynn is... Follow her on her journey as she peers into the world of the humans.

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?

A collection for my poetic inspirations. Comments are welcome. Don't be mean.

In order to survive, Perry needs to become a chef and help his system upgrade. He needs to understand the chef rules of this world and help 100 strong people upgrade through food. The chefs in this world need to get a license to cook. Perry needs to face many challenges and he also needs to act like Henry to avoid being discovered by others.

Jiang Huanyu, the “Trash Prince” of the Jiang Dynasty, lost everything when his clan fell to ruin, leaving him trapped in a brutal struggle for the throne. Reincarnated from Earth to a mystical realm, he discovered a mysterious system that gave him unimaginable power. Determined to rise from disgrace, Jiang Huanyu began his journey to rebuild his legacy and establish an immortal dynasty, defying all who stood in his way.

Ian Scott, an eighteen-year old "ordinary high schooler" was anything but ordinary. Caught up in a murder case he lends his thoughts and helps Lance Venson, the captain of the Criminal Unit solve the case. Were they fated to meet? Would they bring each other to their dooms or become each other's salvation?

In the tides of struggle and power, who can reach the ultimate? In a world of factions and species, who can attain power? In a land whose past is obscured by the naivety of the present, who can uncover the hidden? Karl lives in a world of species and evolution, his path thrust upon him without his consent. Cannons, rifles, shard armor, legions, knight cities, and hive cities. Injections, grace, blood, evil, and ruinous gods... The world has forgotten a soul. A soul whose coming is unpredictable but sure like the mist. Karl has awoken, and what path will he leave behind? Would it be the same?... Like before? This is the story of the "Son of the fallen empire" or is it the living error? Or perhaps...The reaper!

Forty-eight years after the Convergence, the world still struggles to adapt to the drastic changes brought by mystical portals that unleashed mana and supernatural creatures. In District 43 (Grande Bangu), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, young Arcanist Angelina Silva emerges as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of corruption and conflict. One day, Angelina awakens with memories of her counterpart from a world untouched by the horrors of the Convergence and unlocks access to the Akashic System, a vast network of knowledge from the multiverse. Determined to revive pop culture and restore the quality of films and games now reduced to mediocre productions, Angelina uses her magical abilities to create works that inspire and empower. Facing the constant threat of being snatched by the militia led by the fearsome Big Z, Angelina finds strength and support in her allies Rafael "Rafa" Mendes, a dual-class Rogue-Ranger Manauser, and Miguel “Mike” Antunes Rodrigues, a protective arcane guardian. Together, they embark on an epic journey to develop a revolutionary game that awakens latent Manausers and inspires resistance against oppressive forces. But the challenges are many. In a scenario where magic, technology, and the power of imagination intertwine and complement each other, Angelina's struggle to turn her creative vision into reality is a constant battle against corruption, oppression, and the adversities of the post-Convergence world. "The Nexus Developer: Akashic Records System" is a tale of resistance, creativity, and friendship, where the power of imagination, magic, and technology unite in understanding humanity's resilience in a world in ruins. Follow Angelina Silva on her mission to revitalize pop culture and uncover the hidden secrets of a universe full of mysteries and endless possibilities. Get ready for an engaging narrative that explores the strength of the human spirit, the importance of art, and the magic that can be found in every act of creation. --- Patreon: Anjels Link: patreon.com/Anjels

A collection of short stories and other snippets of writing that get stuck in my brain and scenarios that I want to write, feel free to drop prompts and suggestions. I will be taking requests!

Short stories. That's it.

I lived like trash, and died like it. I lived with no regrets and died full of them. I am sorry, to my parents whom I owed everything to, and to myself, who I failed. I am trash, I don't deserve anything, not a new life, and certainly not love. But I still got it, what happened to karma? For me? I should be rolling in hells pit for eternity. But since I have another chance, I hope, I can do something not that worthless.

Evan was a rich guy who loves games more than anything and he loved it when using money can get him ahead of other. Newly released game called ‘Guardian League’ was now getting all his attention but what he discovered that spending game might give him a head start but it wouldn’t be too big. Evan top-up million dollars in game currency but he didn’t succeeded at redeemed the Legendary tier class, so he did what he do best, he topped up more money up to one billion dollars. [ Ding! You have successfully managed to trigger and complete hidden achievement ‘Big spender’ ] [ You have obtained the Character card skill. ] After that Evan spend the game money he just obtained from topping up in the gacha game to obtain a high tier class. [ You got rare tier class- Thunder caster. ] [ You got common tier class- … ] [ You got epic tier … ] [ Congratulations, you have obtained the one of five mythical class- Gene Collecter. ]

♡ Story 1 ♡ Rosaline Harrington was a soft-spoken, delicate woman, born into a royal family. Her Father and brother shielding her from the harsh realities of the world. They kept her away from anything dark or dangerous, keeping her wrapped in a cocoon of safety. Her heart was pure, untouched by the cruelty that existed outside the walls of her world. Dominic Sinclair, on the other hand, was everything the world had warned her about. A cruel, dominating man, ruthless in his business dealings. He had no room for kindness in his life. The CEO of Sinclair Group, he was a man feared by many, respected by few. His sharp gaze could cut through anyone, his every move calculated to maintain his control over the world around him. Cold, merciless—he was the last man anyone would want to marry. But fate had a different plan for them. An arranged marriage. A union neither had chosen.

Here's a brief synopsis of "The Secret Library of Dreams": Luna, a curious and adventurous young girl, discovers a secret library of dreams hidden within an old, mysterious shop. The library contains glass vials filled with the dreams of others, which Luna can enter and experience for herself. With the guidance of Professor Orion, the shop's enigmatic owner, Luna learns to navigate the dreams and discovers a world of wonder and magic. However, as she delves deeper into the dreams, Luna begins to realize that there is a darker force at play, threatening to destroy the fabric of reality itself.

A collection of usually one shots, with some having multiple parts. Written by an underworked-but-tired-anyways author lol

Novels brought Gray where he wouldn’t have gone with a gun. Bad Neighborhood? Worse... Transmigration! But that's not all. The Region’s all-powerful Duke wants him dead, his current body/soul are utterly crippled, and his backing is non-existent. He's in for a LOT of trouble! But amidst an existential crisis, opportunity arises… [Unlocked Library of Heavens Souls!] Watch Gray become the wind of change he was always meant to be! Teach as a cover? Sure! Uncover his lost past? Why not? Grow Stronger? That’s a given! Mistakenly Crush Countless Worlds? YES!… Wait, what?! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Initial concept inspired by LoHP 'cause I felt nostalgic. As for where this will all go... May the gods have mercy on my poor readers' souls! Update Schedule: Every Day! (Blame Raj) Discord: https://discord.gg/wQ54ABEF3M *PS: Yes, it's called Waifu Party: LoHS ^_^v

In a world devastated by a zombie apocalypse and rapidly mutating monsters, Jack found himself transferred into this dangerous alternative world. All that was given to him as a lifeline was a mysterious system. Whose sole purpose was to make him create games for the human race. But this gift comes with steep demands: hit unattainable targets under impossible conditions. Despite years of effort, Jack’s system betrays him, stripping away his progress, finances, and hope, leaving him buried in debt and on the brink of conscription into a military force fighting the monsters outside the walls. Now forced to survive without the system, Jack must outwit the deadly forces outside the city walls and navigate the treacherous realities of this dystopia. As ghosts and demons hunted him down inside the City Walls. With limited time and resources, he scrambles to leverage his ingenuity and what little remains of his skillset to avoid becoming cannon fodder in humanity’s last desperate war. Haunted by the specter of his failure and the looming apocalypse, Jack’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and the desperate fight to reclaim control of his shattered life.

This is a book of short stories based on nightmares. Each chapter will offer a new thrill as we dive into the dreams of others to face their fear as our own.

#SMARTMC #MULTIPLELOVEINTEREST #MYSTERY #FACESLAPPING

Well Various Short Horrror Stories

A collection of my original short stories. for further synopsis read chapter no. 1