Covenant Defection

In a world where two dominant factions—Curse Weavers and Slayers—have waged a cold war for centuries, the fragile balance of power is on the verge of shattering. The land of Liri, known for its unbreakable 900 Arts of Defense, stands as the last fortress against the ever-growing threat of Ikaron, the war-hardened island that has perfected the 900 Arts of Offense. The two nations, once bound by a sacred pact established by a legendary Grandmaster, now find themselves on the brink of war, their ancient principles and ideologies clashing in ways that could reshape history. At the heart of this chaos is Zchec Kereos, a prodigious Slayer of Liri, who has mastered the elusive Art of Shadow Jujutsu. Once a rising hero, now a reluctant leader, Zchec struggles with the overwhelming responsibility of protecting a kingdom that seems more inclined to mourn its past than fight for its future. Haunted by enigmatic dreams of a woman with a tiger—an omen of fate or an unknown enemy?—Zchec is forced to question everything he once believed.Beside him stands Limo, the carefree yet deadly practitioner of Density Manipulation, and Azzurra, the shieldmaster whose defense is as impenetrable as her sharp tongue. Together, they are drawn into an impending Warfare Meeting, where the fate of their homeland will be decided. But as they prepare for war, shocking betrayals shake the very foundation of their beliefs. Rit, the once-revered Großartig Primera of Liri, has vanished, and whispers suggest he has defected to the enemy. Meanwhile, the newly crowned Niveou Superieur of Ikaron, Kazumi, has mastered the mythical 900th Art of Offense, a technique believed to be unstoppable. As tensions rise, a new force emerges from the depths—the Hydroppers, an advanced underwater civilization hidden beneath the ocean for centuries. Stronger, wealthier, and more evolved than any known faction, Hydroppers have learned to fight not only in the depths but also on land, making them an unpredictable wildcard in the impending war. With their vast resources and superior technology, they threaten to tip the scales of power forever. As Orion, a rogue warrior and Kazumi share moments of whispered confessions and uncertain loyalties, the lines between friend and foe blur.War is coming. Old treaties will break. Ancient arts will be tested. And in the end, the one who masters the balance between curse and blade, shadow and light will decide the fate of this world. Welcome to Jujutsu Saiko—the world of Curse Weavers and Slayers, where power is an art, and death is a masterpiece.

In 2179, Earth lies fractured, dominated by four rival factions: the capitalist Consortium, the devout Covenant, the feudal Dominion, and the idealistic Collective. Amid the chaos, the neutral zones offer lawless refuge and perilous opportunity. Kael Drayen, a scavenger from the neutral zone, discovers something he shouldn't have. Pursued by factions and torn between their promises of salvation, Kael forms a fragile alliance with a doubting priestess, a haunted knight, and a conflicted operative. As secrets unravel, Kael faces impossible choices: wield the Aegis to unite the world, destroy it to prevent tyranny, or forge a new path in a fractured age. A gripping tale of survival, power, and the cost of hope, "The Fractured Age" explores the fate of a broken world—and whether it can be saved.

Iris Snow was an unshifted omega in the Bloodmoon Pack, a weak outcast with no wolf of her own. Her fate was sealed the moment she was born—destined to be rejected by her Alpha mate, Lorcan Bloodhowl, a powerful werewolf with Lycan blood who would never accept someone so fragile as his Luna. Instead, Lorcan married Ember Valehart, the fierce Alpha of the Ember Howl Kin. Exiled and abandoned, Iris became a rogue, prey to any werewolf and creatures of the dark, who hunt her. But fate had other plans. Taken in by a powerful vampire, Iris learns she’s not as powerless as she thought. She is one of the rare few who can wield the Arcane—a force that sets her apart from her kind. Thrown into the dangerous world inside the Covens of Midnight, an elite school for Arcane users, Iris must master her newfound powers, confront powerful enemies, and uncover the secrets of her past while navigating that matters of the heart. || NOTE || This is my first novel so be kind. (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)

Every family has that one person who is born as a sacrifice. For her family, that person was Selene Vale, who was to become a spare for her younger twin siblings success. Due to her innate shy and kind nature, she was not able to connect to her family every since she was young. So, despite her rich background, Selene Vale never felt like a part of the family and was often regarded as the 'First spare' or even 'defective'. That did not change even when the world fell and Apocalypses happened. Selene Vale's first life ended trying to protect her twin siblings, the only people who had yet to abandon her. That was her end... ...but it wasn't. Due to her sacrifice, Selene Vale awakened her system and innate power and was given another chance at life and survival. And this time, she vowed to free her siblings from their parent's cruel influence. If she was able to do that, then she would be happy with that. But unfortunately, that was not all she did. She also ended up attracting the attention of the big-boss of the Apocalypse, the only L-ranked hunter and the hope of humanity....and also, a long time friend she would rather forget about.

“Unlucky” would be the nice way to describe Lucas’ luck. He wasn’t just down bad. He was practically cursed. As someone who never asked to exist, he’s had to experience medical torture, imprisonment, and eventually death. And that was just his first life. Then, just as he thought of escaping his fate, he transmigrates into the body of the Empire’s most useless Flower Vase. Great, now he should have status, wealth, and beauty, right? Wrong. Because his new body, Young Lord Luca Kyros, was a vegetable. And what’s worse was that no one else seemed to know the truth. To everyone else, he was just your typical rebellious heir. He wouldn’t have minded that. He was used to being called a harlot or similar names for being a defective Guide. But the problem was he woke up right smack in the middle of the Royal Military Academy’s Assessment test. And his double body, the one who should be attending school, perished in an ambush. So now, he’s forced to resolve his existential crisis while attending a school he never even enrolled in. He’ll have to conquer his flimsy body, his brooding roommate, and his picky-eater “dungeon”—all that on top of surviving impending doom. Someone definitely needs a miracle.

[Warning: Mature Content R18+] The taste of forbidden love is the sweetest agony!! They were fucking right. I, Frery Kane was whipped and captivated by a Lycan Shifter from the Bay Shifter pack in Paradise Bay. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, an irresistible pull I couldn’t deny. Alpha Tor Gale, a Lycan Shifter of unparalleled strength, only of his kind, his blood as intoxicating as ambrosia, his presence a temptation, I couldn’t escape. He made me crave more than I should or was allowed. In Paradise Bay, Vampires and Shifters are bound by ancient laws, their rivalry etched into the marrow of our existence. To meet him was to defy centuries of hatred; to love him was to risk everything. Each secret meeting was a dance with death, a betrayal of the Paradise Vampire Coven, and a rebellion against the laws that chained us. But Tor was my forbidden desire, my beautiful torment, and my greatest weakness. I knew the cost of this love, a love that could ignite war and destroy us both. But how could I resist the one thing that made my immortal heart beat once more? Excerpt from Alpha Tor's POV: “So you’ve been following me,” Tor’s deep growl echoed in the icy cavern. His golden eyes caught the flicker of torchlight. His breath misted in the freezing air, curling like smoke between them. “What gave me away?” I responded my voice as low, deep, and steady. Tor laughed a deep rumble that shook the cavern walls. “You reek of desperation. Do you think I didn’t notice your scent clinging to the trees? Are your footprints melting the frost? What is it, vampire? What do you want from me?” My jaw clenched and my gaze didn’t waver. “Your blood,” I taunted as my voice was laced with coldness to see if he could be threatened by my words. “Your kind is... intoxicating. Forbidden. I can’t stop myself.” I expected him to cover but he stepped forward and responded “If it’s my blood you want,” he murmured, his voice low and teasing, “then come closer and take what you need” The words struck me like lightning, and a fiery heat surged through my veins. My beast clawed at my control, drawn to him in a way that defied logic. His gaze held mine, and for the first time in my life, I didn’t know whether to run or to stay. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In the end, they called me a betrayer. A traitor to the Paradise Vampire Coven. But how could I hold back when I had tasted something far sweeter than immortality? Alpha Tor was my forbidden fruit, the Lycan Shifter Alpha who defied everything I was taught to hate. But when I surged forward, ready to face anyone who dared stand between us, fate revealed the old prophecy hidden in Hanka Island. Alpha Tor wasn’t just my lover, he was my lifetime mate, our bond blessed by the ancient magic of Hanka Island itself. And our love was not meant to follow the rules, it was meant to break them.

The world was cruel..... Especially for those who had lost their chances to shine. Aether was one of them.... Aether, an individual born with a silver spoon, found himself discarded like a defective product. He had longed for love and tenderness, but what others showed him was nothing but pain. Even in the face of that pain, he smiled not because he wanted to, but because he had no other choice. Despite the heartbreak, he entered into a hell called society with a beautiful smile..... "Can't you do a single thing!!" "..." "You are fired!!!" "....W-Wh.." "I am sorry, Sir, but you need at least a bachelor's degree to enter our company!!" "....I-I am..." "I am sorry, Sir, but we cannot provide a loan for your ideas without reassurance!!" "....W-Why?" "I heard your father is a politician.... So, You know...." "...." After a long struggle, he finally got a job, but his brother's words rang in his ears: "Yeah, yeah… I know you got the job thanks to me, of course. So, don't ever contact me or even MY parents" his brother declared. "...Heh..." Just as he believed he had earned society's recognition, an unforeseen event claimed his pathetic, seemingly worthless life.... "HONK!! HONK!!" Yet, amidst the cruelty of society, he defiantly cried, “I JUST WANT TO LIVE!!!!!” Witnessing his heartfelt cry and desire to live in the hellish place called society, he was granted a second chance. ~Ding!~ However, even in this new life, his situation remained unchanged. He continued to struggle not only to live and eat but also..... seduction. "HOW DARE YOU SEDUCE THE PRINCESS!!" ".....he..he... B-But I didn't seduce her!!" "HOW DARE YOU SEDUCE MY MOTHER!!" "...Hehe" "YOU HAVE SOME NERVE TO SEDUCE MY WIFE, DON'T YOU?" "HEHEHEHEHEE....." _________________ Discord Server Link: 6JA46z23bw

Matthias, a man filled with passion and adventure was to be hunted, betrayed and assassinated. Yet death is not an end, but a chance to rewrite the beginning. But, this rewritten beginning comes at a cost, forcing him to uncover the price of his second chance In a world filled with angelic and demonic magic colliding. A war between transcendent beings and humans. Matthias must navigate through a treacherous path where cities glimmer with riches, yet hide treacherous secrets, with every step being him closer between salvation or damnation. Will he forge a new fate? Or will the chains of his past consume him once more? BTW: I'm doing this for fun. So there will be times that updates will not come for a long time.

Sheyi Bell an average Video game YouTuber who mainly played City building and kingdom building game was chosen by the Cosmos to be among the newly selected new gods. Like the rest of the new gods he was given his own planet to rule over but the problem was the planet he was given was already in the apocalypse and the population of his planet decreases day by day. Where others might see inevitable defect Sheyi saw opportunities. Follow the story of this teenage bored god that simply wants to have fun, after all godhood was a very boring job for him

Confined in a remote country, a transient youth with an unusual name, Hoku, stumbles upon a hidden message in his late uncle's library. Provoked by a profound fascination, he encounters a distorted timeframe that reincarnates him into "The Sequel," a perilous alternate universe plagued by mysteries and fallen civilizations. Stripped of his memories and identity, Hoku must navigate this treacherous realm by forging alliances with strangers who appear to share his misfortune. To return to his own world, he must unravel the parties that purposed him to become the ‘Navigator of the timestream’. His quest pits him against the apprentices of a formidable deity known as "The Abundant Creator," forcing him to recover the past and confront the enigmatic truths that upended his grasp of his own existence.

It all began with an "Oh, SHIT" moment. Era is a child agent, gone rogue. Desperate to outrun her past (and shirk responsibility) she ditches work, runs away to an Italian monastery to soak up the sun, sip on God's fine Blood and stay far away from trouble. When she's transferred to a dreary covenant in rural North Yorkshire, she begrudgingly accepts the days of mindless sweeping and even more mindless daydreaming as karmic justice. She didn't expect fate had more in store: It was supposed to be just another dull night of reflection. But what she found instead made her blood run cold. A floating body—dead, yet pulsing with dark energy—hung above the altar, surrounded by her fellow nuns, their faces twisted in devotion. They weren’t praying. This was a supernatural human sacrifice, and Era was next. There was no running, no hiding. She had already been caught. And in that instant, Era accepted her fate. But she wasn’t ready to go down without a fight. Years of combat training surged through her veins, and she lashed out. That was a fatal mistake. Now she's triggered an apocalypse, and plunged into a world she never asked for—a realm of magic, madness, and mayhem—where nothing is what it seems, and every breath she takes is a fight for survival. Worse, the apocalypse she unleashed is only one piece of a far larger game. A war rages between the Illuminati—a secretive, shadowy order that seeks to bend the world to its will—and H.V.N, a mysterious resistance agency powers beyond her comprehension- and she's caught in the middle. To stay alive, she must become a Blessed—someone marked by the gods, granted immense power in exchange for a divine contract. The only problem? She has to prove her worth first. Tangled in a web of tales, lies and betrayal, Era must navigate this world alone, stop the apocalypse, end the Illuminati and somehow stay alive. An action-packed fantasy thriller colliding with the criminal underworld, this novel is laced with chaos, wrapped in sarcasm and sprinkled with just the right amount of blasphemy.

The most eclectic epic ever inspired! With the whole globe snowed over, humans are no longer on top of the ladder. Violent aliens have forced humanity into various locations of hiding, and an evil ancient clan reveals itself. Taking control of sanctuaries all over Earth as Mafia Bosses, Dictators, Conquerors, and other forms of leadership, in an attempt to prove which is the strongest amongst them. After being in hiding for three years, humans have begun to acquire "abilities" just from slaying one of these aliens. Shortly after leaving their sanctuary/apocalypse training academy, two old friends, Katsu and Saku, are matched together not only as an academic team, but chosen by the last surviving "Creator of Humanity". Each one is 'blessed' as the vessels for the universe's contemporary forces and use their unique abilities to achieve their own (secretly combative) goals. Accompanying them is a female descendant of the greatest 'unknown' Scandinavian sword fighter. After being revealed to about her destined lineage, and the lost "mythical" history of her highly respected grandmother from the Viking/Valkyrie Age, Shelly is determined to retrieve all of her slain grandmother's stolen weapons from a both physically and magically gifted covenant of witches. If you have a beloved purpose you can't live without, do you truly have any freedom? If you have complete freedom to do or say whatever you desire, do you truly have any purpose worth caring about? [All art is not done by AI but by my good friend Amon-kun] ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ WARNING/DISCLAIMER: This series spotlights coincidental parallels between various religious scriptures, and scientific theories but is in no way discrediting or belittling the beliefs of others whether that be Creationist or Evolutionist. The views, ideas, and conversations between characters aren't in any way meant to change anyone's beliefs. The conscious use of certain psychological elements from theistic ideology and out of context holy verses is only to support this fictional plot and it's characters. As well as aid the reader as to how one could theoreticize or philosophicize the plot. Instead of using various conflicting ideologies to shame or undermine those who believe, the intention is for deeper thinking and uniting those who believe peace and tranquility between humanity is most important above all.

The World of Ephesus. A vast world plagued by Breaches containing countless Beasts of Corruption. A World on the brink of ruin as the Four Human Lineages defend the last bastions of Humanity! With the power of Gem Masters standing against the Beasts of Corruption, the flames of Humanity seek to burn ever brighter. In such a world, in the Mortal Branch of the Asmodeus Bloodline, Alexander awakens a Gem Socket that others consider defective. A Variant Gem Socket. Looked down upon by those who do not understand it, this supposed defect may just be the solution that the burning embers of humanity were waiting for. Follow Alexander as he entirely warps the perception of what a Gem Master is- as he embarks on a journey to become...The Empyreal Gem Master!

Vansis and Silvia Blakes are supernatural siblings living a double life—navigating the halls of their high school by day and hunting down those they deem 'evil' by night. In a world that dismisses their existence as mere myth, they operate in the shadows, driven by a vague sense of justice. But when they discover a cryptic note left by their mother, pointing to two mysterious locations she was left to visit, their lives take a dangerous turn. Their investigation leads them to a crumbling, otherworldly realm, but when Silvia vanishes without a trace, Vansis is left alone in a place he doesn't understand. Desperate to find his sister, he must confront the dark truths about their abilities, their mother's past, and the real cost of playing the hero. As the line between good and evil blurs, Vansis realizes that saving Silvia might mean losing himself.

Kyran Hunter lived in a world where magic existed, and eldritch beings roamed the universe. Hell, the Rings of Saturn were alive, and singular people could blow up planets! He came into this magic late, due to a crippling defect. But that defect became a strength. And strength is all you need in a world like this. Especially when the infinite horrors of this dark plane are nothing compared to the horrors festering in the Minds of those who rule it. And those demented gods thirst for his blood.

-WSA 2025 ENTRY- An anomaly was born, lying deeply tucked away in Priscilla's soul. One faithful night it was awake by an encounter with a grand witch who placed Priscilla on her journey to explore the eldritch unknown. But trouble peeked around every corner, the fangs of the Immortal Vaundr struck at Priscilla, threatening to destroy everything she built for herself. With the help of a secret coven and the grand witch Lucia, she embarks on a journey to explore the unknown and understand the power that had implanted itself inside her. But the coven’s agenda differed from her own, they wished to harness her power and reign with chaos across the globe.

Leo, an engineer, was Isekai'd across to another dimension. The one summoning him meant for it to be like every other isekai--get a body and some cool powers and right an ancient wrong. But the ritual is messed up, and Leo goes over with a loan shark and his minions--who start building an evil Isekai empire. Meanwhile, Leo gets stuck in a forest, where he befriends a defective dragon and rescues a stuck-up elf princess that got her whole team killed. Now, he needs to work to get himself and his team up to snuff, to be able to move back to the path that was supposed to be set for him, by one method or another. And then he needs to put all his skills as a gamer and engineer to work to build his... fantasy empire [Litrpg, significant and meaningful rules and options for both character and settlement growth, base-building/empire-building, portal fantasy, adventure, intelligent MC, no sex, no harem, some slice-of-life and found family.]

When the stars fall to dust,the ancient covenant awakens. Humans once thought they were orphans in the universe,until the coffins of the divine race cracked open deep within the earth's crust,and the runes floating on the star-beast skeletons illuminated the forgotten epics—those beings who wrote their oaths in blood at the dawn of creation have never left. The pursuers in the dark night,cloaked in black,have palms flowing with curses that devour light;silver beastly shadows dart through rifts in space-time,etching vanished civilizations deep into human genes.Those we once worshipped as gods were but exiled tyrants;those we feared as monsters are the last oath-keepers. A hunt spanning 400,000 years has already restarted,and the star map glowing in the boy's palm is pushing Earth back onto the chessboard of destiny. This time,the chosen ones are no longer the gods.

(WARNING: MATURE CONTENT AND DARK THEMES AHEAD) Kaelos shoved me into his room, walking in and locking the door behind him. His cold eyes are fixed on me, a storm of emotions swirling within them. "How dare you?!" He roared, advancing toward me like a predator. "You are mine, Odessa. How dare you try to escape from me?" I get up, pouting with defiance. "I belong to no one, Kaelos. Especially not to a blood-drinking monster like yourself!" However, I soon regretted saying that when he suddenly rushed to me, grabbing my wrists and pinning me to the wall behind me. I gasp, squirming in pain and trying to wriggle myself out of his grip to no avail. "It seems I've been too soft on you." He brought his mouth close to my ears and whispered, a dangerous light glinting in his eyes. "I'll show you just how 'monstrous' I can be." Without another word, he brought his hands to my breasts and began squeezing hard with such intensity that I was unable to resist. I ended up moaning his name as his fingers worked their magic on my nipples. ***** In a modern Earth torn by war between the werewolves and witches, the life of Odessa Pierce, the lowest ranking witch of her coven, is changed forever when her coven surrenders her to the Alpha King of the North American region himself to be his bride as a symbol of a "truce". However, in a shocking twist, she discovers that she's mated to the ruthless Alpha King and now has to navigate her growing feelings for a man she thought she'd hate, while still trying to survive in a world that's out to eliminate her kind. As ancient prophecies and hidden agendas arise, will she be able to pierce through the dark veil clouding the Alpha King's heart and make him accept her? Or will their relationship ultimately crumble under the brunt of the hidden secrets and revelations that begin sprouting? And what will be her role in this never-ending war? Follow Odessa and Kaelos's story to find out.

What if every awkward compliment, every desperate act of "niceness," and every cringe-worthy attempt to impress a girl could make you… stronger? For Kim Jeon Il, the world’s most delusional "nice guy," this nightmare (or dream?) just became reality. Kim Jeon Il’s life as a 17-year-old simp was painfully ordinary—until a glitchy app called [RISE OF THE SIMP] hijacked his phone. Suddenly, his "good guy" antics—complimenting dresses, doing homework for crushes, white-knighting strangers—earn him "Simp Coins" to boost his stats, unlock skills, and even alter his appearance. But when his school transforms overnight into a battleground of superhuman student council members, spell-slinging bullies, and martial arts prodigies, Jeon Il realizes two things: 1. The world isn’t the one he remembers. 2. Simping might just be his only shot at survival. Gone are the days of boring classrooms and mundane drama. Now, strength rules everything: Student Council Overlords: They bench-press cars, duel with enchanted katanas, and enforce their will with fists crackling with Qi. Magic in the Hallways: Witch covens hex rivals, illusionists prank entire classes, and the quiet girl in the back? She’s a telekinetic time bomb. From martial arts dojos masquerading as gyms to secret auctions for cursed artifacts, the hidden world is brutal, bizarre, and nothing like the anime Jeon Il binge-watched. Armed with a cracked phone, a jawline upgraded by 2 Simp Points, and zero dignity, Jeon Il will learn the hard way: in this world, simping isn’t a choice—it’s a survival skill "In a world where strength defines destiny, the ultimate power might just lie in embracing the cringe."

Being the pack defect is bad enough. Getting REJECTED? By your own fated mate? Yeah. THAT is a whole new level of low. Ava Grey is the pack defect, a wolfless shifter. She struggles through life with the vague dream of freedom. Her opportunity comes when she's suddenly informed that she will be attending the Lunar Gala, an annual ball for young adult shifters to find their fated mates. And she finds him. He's beautiful and intense, and his kisses send desire through her veins like a drug. Until he REJECTS her. Ava isn't about to go back to her dreary life. She escapes and forges a new identity far from her pack, and far from her alpha mate. She makes new friends and is even forcefully adopted by a hilarious husky. But just as she settles in and finds happiness, strange things begin to happen... Her husky has been holding secrets. She's hearing whispers that shifter packs all over are looking for her. And she can smell a familiar scent in her apartment, which makes no sense at all... because the man it belongs to rejected her. FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: Updates scheduled for 5-7 days a week as I continue recovering and working on my new WSA entry. Thank you for your patience as we move into book 7! --------- This is a wolf shifter romance with multiple triggers that like to waltz hand in hand with all the dark themes through a meadow of dead flowers. In this book you will find the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Laugh, cry, rage; you can do them all as you follow Ava in the rather perilous journey of being a wolf shifter in this generation of werewolf romance. There are R18 scenes sprinkled throughout this book like candy popping out of a pinata. Please read responsibly. ------- AUTHOR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

Haunted by visions of cosmic cycles and the promise of endless rebirth, Darian embarks on a transformative journey to the town of Auravale, where the ancient academies of the Covenant of the Final Light offer hope, guidance, and a path toward enlightenment. Along the way, he encounters a diverse tapestry of characters—from wise village elders and wandering storytellers to scholarly mentors and fellow seekers—each challenging him to reconcile the seductive allure of infinite renewal with the irreplaceable, irreversible nature of the present moment. As Darian’s quest unfolds through multiple narrative arcs, he confronts internal conflicts, cosmic intrigues, and philosophical dilemmas that test his resolve and shape his destiny.

Four years of pain, betrayal, and empty sacrifices. Selena has lost everything: dreams, faith in love, trust in people. A heart once broken no longer seeks warmth, and the mind rejects everything that defies logic. But fate doesn't follow rules. Sometimes, a single glance, a casual word, a barely noticeable spark — and the world changes. We never know the significance our actions hold for others. To us, it might be just a word thrown into the void, but to someone else — the only drop of water in an endless desert. The slightest movement can set off a chain of events that alters someone's life. *He is not human. Cold, detached, unaware of what human feelings are. Yet he, the one impossible to understand, becomes her support. His words lack emotion, his voice lacks warmth, but he gives her new hope. Why? What's special about him? A system error? A defective program? Or the one she's been searching for all her life?*

After the destruction of their coven and the death of the coven leader, Sara, Mary, Isabelle, Emily, and Elizabeth made their way to Salem, the one place where no witch was safe. Under the new coven leader Sara, everyone explores what Salem has to offer to each of them. Their bonds will be put through test after test all the while keeping their secret safe from the watchful eye of the town. Will they come out in triumph or fail and suffer the fate as the previous witches did.

Cosmological Defects offers a sweeping, in-depth exploration into the relics of the early universe, charting a course from the primordial chaos of the Big Bang to the intricate tapestry of modern cosmological research. This definitive volume begins with an accessible introduction to cosmological defects and the dramatic phase transitions that set the stage for their formation (Chapter 1–2) and then delves into the mechanics of symmetry breaking and the influential Kibble-Zurek mechanism (Chapter 3). It builds a robust theoretical framework by systematically classifying topological defects—from the one-dimensional filaments of cosmic strings (Chapter 5) and the two-dimensional cosmic boundaries of domain walls (Chapter 6) to the point-like magnetic monopoles (Chapter 7), and extending further into the realm of complex, unstable defects such as textures and skyrmions (Chapter 8). The journey continues as the book ventures "beyond standard defects" to explore the role of extra dimensions and the emergence of hybrid structures from multiple symmetry breakings (Chapter 9), while also showcasing the latest astronomical methods that link theory with observation (Chapter 10). In a broader cosmological context, it examines how these defects might have seeded large-scale structures and acted as catalysts in cosmic evolution (Chapter 11). The final chapters bring the discussion full circle—synthesizing theory and observation into a comprehensive conclusion (Chapter 12) and providing a critical analysis of the seminal references that have shaped the field (Chapter 13). Drawing upon a wealth of highly credible, peer-reviewed research—from seminal works by Kibble, Linde, and Vilenkin to transformative observational studies by the Planck Collaboration—Cosmological Defects is an essential resource for PhD-level scholars and researchers. It not only presents complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner but also offers deep insights into the current challenges and future directions of cosmology, ensuring that readers gain a thorough understanding of both the historical context and cutting-edge developments in the study of the universe’s most enigmatic structures.

Welcome to the future. It’s the year 2215. An odd year, almost utterly unremarkable in numerical terminology. The future is today. Civilization has progressed throughout the untold, deep, cold centuries. In all likelihood, humanity has reached the sacred stars. Possibly, cultivating a vast intergalactic force, and vying against the ancient cosmic forces. …but wait! It is all wrong! Something is afoul here. The general trend is defective. A mystical temporal alteration has been made! There are ancient entities lurking, and devils posing among humans. There are secrets hidden in the abyss and horrid schemes strengthened by the cruel passage of time. Welcome to the future. It is the year 2215. Humani—No, the world is doomed! .... One second, he is in the 21st century. The next second, he finds himself in a grim future. There is no time to hesitate or ponder. He has only one task ahead of his dark fate: SURVIVAL! Join Raven Blackthorne in his epic journey as he wanders the crazed new world!!

The Heirs of Eclipse: A Blasphemous Covenant Beneath the Steam-Powered Metropolis is a novel that blends the elements of steampunk and Cthulhu Mythos, narrating an epic tale of moral dilemmas, human struggles, and the exploration of cosmic truths. The story unfolds in a fictional steampunk city where the protagonist, Lancelot, is a highly skilled clockmaker. By chance, while repairing a pocket watch, he triggers an ancient curse, causing black veins symbolizing the power of an evil deity to emerge on his right hand, thereby drawing him into a conspiracy that spans time and space. Desperate to save his sister from a wasting disease, Lancelot delves into the black market, dabbles in forbidden alchemy, and even participates in a blasphemous ritual held within a steam church. He replaces his heart with a living gear, gaining the ability to manipulate metal but also bearing the heavy burden of needing to consume iron weekly.

Welcome to the future. It’s the year 2215. An odd year, almost utterly unremarkable in numerical terminology. The future is today. Civilization has progressed throughout the untold, deep, cold centuries. In all likelihood, humanity has reached the sacred stars. Possibly, cultivating a vast intergalactic force, and vying against the ancient cosmic forces. …but wait! It is all wrong! Something is afoul here. The general trend is defective. A mystical temporal alteration has been made! There are ancient entities lurking, and devils posing among humans. There are secrets hidden in the abyss and horrid schemes strengthened by the cruel passage of time. Welcome to the future. It is the year 2215. Humani—No, the world is doomed! .... One second, he is in the 21st century. The next second, he finds himself in a grim future. There is no time to hesitate or ponder. He has only one task ahead of his dark fate: SURVIVAL! Join Raven Blackthorne in his epic journey as he wanders the crazed new world!!

``` Por el bien de su familia, Ren se embarcó en el popular juego VRMMORPG, COVENANT, que utilizaba una moneda del juego en tiempo real. Pero al ser un jugador mediocre que solo sabe recopilar información, fue asignado un rol de soporte. A medida que el juego explotaba en popularidad y cada compañía multimillonaria invertía en el juego, las cosas empeoraron para Ren. Debido a la cantidad de información que recopiló, los trucos, secretos, misiones y errores que descubrió, guardaba silencio por miedo a vender la información a otros gremios. Pero al tener una segunda oportunidad, volvió en el tiempo cuando su padre aún estaba vivo y COVENANT apenas estaba en su fase inicial. Esta vez... no sería ese tipo al margen que recopilaba información día tras día durante diez años. Equipado con el conocimiento del juego que había acumulado, se convertiría en... ¡un Alquimista! ¿Mago del Crono? ¿Maestro Djin? ¿Invocador? ¿Nigromante? ¿Lord del Caos? ¿Qué tan buenos son esos? Claro que son clases poderosas y raras y son buscadas por los gremios, ¡pero es el alquimista quien forja artefactos y elabora objetos y pociones raras el que obtiene más monedas al final del día! ¡Era mejor que ser herrero o artesano! Además, podía usar todo tipo de magia sin límite de raza ni clase. ¡Era la clase definitiva! ¡Y nadie lo sabía! ```

"The mystical town of Birdwoods, home to a coven of powerful witches, teeters on the brink of destruction. Vampires, driven by an insatiable hunger for domination, seek to enslave the entire town. But one person stands in their way: Ginger. The vampires will stop at nothing to eliminate her, while the werewolves, driven by their own agenda, hunt her as the key to unlocking their ultimate goal."