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Late in the year 574, the Arkonian Empire undergoes an internal crisis caused by the dispute between the Senate and the nation's leaders. Philipart faces an internal conflict, torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his homeland. Meanwhile, Arcadio confronts the man responsible for his downfall as emperor. Together, they must fight to preserve what their ancestors built with the shedding of blood.

"What is history but a fable agreed upon?" —Napoleon Bonaparte As Napoleon spoke these words, unaware of their future significance, Jin Kyumin—a bio-engineered human from the year 3489 AD—stood hidden in the shadows, a silent witness to the echoes of history he was never meant to see. Stranded in 350 BC after a desperate attempt to prevent humanity’s annihilation, Kyumin must navigate a world unprepared for his existence. With unmatched abilities and an AI companion that broke its own moral code to save him, his mission is clear: survive, adapt, and gather the unimaginable energy of 150 Suns to return to his own time. But as he walks among the ancient world’s greatest figures and civilizations, Kyumin faces an impossible choice. Should he rewrite history to save the future or leave the timeline untouched, risking the doom of billions? A breathtaking tale of survival, morality, and the clash between fate and free will.

In an alternate historical fiction where the Crusades never ended, the heavenly hosts dispatch Lyriel, a curious and uniquely human-like angel, to track down a rogue saint. On her journey, Lyriel discovers that humanity has fallen far from grace. The Inquisition, formed in God's name, hunts alleged witches and devil worshipers with relentless zeal. Amid this chaos, Lyriel encounters a mercenary named Karl and hires him as her bodyguard. Together, they scour Christendom in search of the saint before the true enemy of humanity—the devil and his demons—can find him first. Their goal? To prevent the unleashing of Apocrypha, the final end of the world.

Written on a stone tablet, were the prophecy of five heroes. One of Justice, One of Diligence, One of Charity, One of Gratitude, and One of Temperance. They all worked together to save the world of Feier from the Devil King and his Demons, they are the pillars of a bright future, as they passed a few hundred years ago. The Heroes stand as a structure of growth, hope and law in hopes of a new group of heroes willing to stand against the future threats and quite possibly... A New Demon King.

"Nyat iratumba M era bi M sumol preka. Yat eve krata varje. Yuli karak!"(This is not the country I earned by my small issues; it's a garden of all castes. Beware everyone!). -King Jiranyu Jibberek The Full History of Emretana provides a comprehensive exploration of the fictional nation's rich past, detailing its evolution from early tribal origins to its present state. The narrative spans centuries, examining the cultural, political, and societal transformations that have shaped Emretana. Through the lens of influential figures, significant moments, and the everyday lives of its people, the story captures the essence of a nation’s journey through time. This immersive history delves into the unique traditions, challenges, and triumphs of Emretana, offering readers a deep understanding of its legacy and identity. This book is approved by The Executive Governmental Organization for Freedom and Peace in Emretana (EGOFPE) and The Federal Government of Emretana.

set 100 million years in future ,its about an epic war between the forces led by god to save earth and the nether forces led by a demon giant

set 100 million years in the future , its about an epic war between the forces led by god and the nether forces led by a demon giant

Livik was a 14 year old orphaned boy who was hated and despised by everyone in his kingdom for reasons he never knew. One day, some bandits played an act to get rid of him, and unfortunately or fortunately, he was killed that day. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a timeless calm realm where he met the goddess of reincarnation who reincarnated him in another world where he was reborn as the third prince of the kingdom of Bullard. But unknown to him, being reincarnated into this world wasn't out of sheer luck. The goddess of reincarnation, Elena had plans to use him in her long plotted game. As luck would have it, he was also reborn as the God of Dreams—a deity who's responsibility was to protect people's dreams at all costs even when it meant fighting nightmare monsters and sleep paralysis demons sent by the old hag— a powerful witch who was sealed away in the realm of the forgotten dreams. He met Miriamelody, a fox girl who was a guardian of the Dreamland, then later met Athena and Sharia. These three ladies became his servants and the only people he cared about in this world. Now read this story to find out why exactly the God of Reincarnation reincarnated Livik and how he'd react when he finds out he's been on her game his entire life. Note: Story might contain sexual scenes and demon-human intimacy. Add it to your collection. I promise, it's interesting.

A man cladded in a black rode walked up the mountain to finally meet his nemesis the guardian ancestors which is ironically led by his great grandmother,he looked back and all he could see where people he had already slaughtered he sighed" maybe I shouldn't have been born anyway" as if getting back to his senses he roared "I don't care,I make decisions and I don't regret them " his voice echoing through vast space that was filled with bodies,every step he took he remembered his losses all of them weighing heavily on him he paused then looked up and behold they where there waiting patiently for him he could smell their helplessness but that wasn't going to stop him from destroying them.on the largest mountain in the universe they stood waiting for him guardian ancestors of clans, sects and factions this people where literally gods but they couldn't help but swallow heavily,the nearer the harbinger of destruction came,the funniest thing is that they knew they couldn't beg,many of them actually wished he could spare them but they also "understood" he couldn't.Their leader the guardian ancestor of the clans sighed and spoke"Here he his everyone,my great grandson the one that has been destined to destroy and put an end to us finally,I hate to break it to you I'm out of motivation at this point it seems this the finally the end"then she clapsed her hand seeing her the guardians also clapsed their hands transferring their essence to their leader who was getting powered up every seconds,then the man arrived upon seeing them he scoffed"I can't believe the guardian ancestors are also making final struggles how touching" then he burst out laughing but the laughter was more of a pained one,all of a sudden his demeanor changed to a very cold and chilling one with a devilish smile he said"well pls put up a good enough fight"

In a realm caught between three forces, the fate of Tricadia lies in the hands of an unlikely hero--Aria Evergreen, a mortal from the quiet land of Gaiadom. With a heart fueled by a strong sense of justice and a yearning for belonging, Aria’s life changes forever when she sacrifice her freedom to protect her best friend, Lukas, after he steals a powerful artifact. What begins as a desperate act of loyalty thrusts Aria into the enchanting yet perilous world of Tricadia, where magical beings and hidden truths abound. There, she uncovers a startling truth, she is the bearer of the light--a force destined to mend the fractured realms. But with this gift comes a heavy burden, she is also the living embodiment of the Law Of Fairness, a divine decree demanding balance in all things. As Aria grapples with her newfound powers, she must confront the dark legacy of her origins, tied to a god banished for sowing chaos. Face with relentless enemies, dangerous alliances, and the weight of destiny, she must decide whether to embrace her role as a unifier or let the darkness within her tip the scales toward destruction. Tricadia’s fate rests on Aria’s choices, but can a mortal born of darkness truly restore peace?

في جزء "مصاص الدماء"، يخوض الدكتور رفعت إسماعيل مغامرة مثيرة لكشف غموض مصاص دماء يُرعب سكان قرية، حيث يتشابك العلم بالخرافة. أما في "أسطورة الرجل الذئب"، فيواجه رفعت لعنة قديمة تحول البشر إلى وحوش مستذئبة، في رحلة تمزج بين الإثارة والرعب بأسلوب ساحر. كلا الجزأين يكشفان عن صراعه بين الواقع والأساطير بأسلوب مميز.

The first time Yan Zhaoge crossed worlds, he landed in a martial warrior civilization that was at the peak of prosperity. He ended up in the book storage building of the the Divine Palace, which collected and preserved the classics of the entire world from all fields of knowledge. However, a world class calamity struck soon after and even the Divine Palace was destroyed. Yan Zhaoge's soul once again crossed over, but this time he arrived in the same world, except countless years have passed. With his brain full of rare books and classics from the era of peak prosperity, Yan Zhaoge's second crossing over to the present era was like a gamer who was used to playing hell mode suddenly finding himself playing the game on easy. That was just way too awesome. But before that, he needs to fix a certain problem. “I'm not a main character? In fact, I'm actually the the main character's love rival and the antagonistic Mr. Perfect senior martial brother? This script is wrong!”

Kira is born with SD-32, a genetic condition that accelerates aging and causes her skin to darken during stress. Abandoned by her mother, she is sent to the isolated, militarized BH Orphanage, a government-run logging facility. There, children are trained in a harsh, competitive system where grades are shared, and they must repay the orphanage for their upbringing. Kira’s condition and resulting weakness make her a target for bullying and ostracization. A brief friendship with a boy named Dima offers a glimmer of hope, but he is eventually taken away. Upon leaving the orphanage at 23, Kira’s biological age is already 55. She moves to Paris and becomes a successful fashion designer, building a renowned fashion empire. However, she remains emotionally closed off, haunted by her past and driven by rivalry. At 30, she suffers a heart attack and has a death experience...

Fighting alone for a long time, Jacob has not felt any necessaity to be close with people but this changes when he reaches the capital and learns the nasty truth of the world... People with powers so great they transcend human intelligence. Where surviving is hard, How will our Jacob exist?

A thousand years ago, the world stood on the brink of destruction as the Demon King Satan led an army of monsters to conquer the earth. In desperation, the gods sent down the Guardian Beasts, legendary creatures wielding the elemental powers of Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Light, and Darkness to protect humanity. Only the chosen humans, deemed worthy, could become their masters known as the Heroes. Among them, Kaelarion Aqueous, the Hero of Water, led five other heroes in their battle against the Demon King. Assisted by Leviathan, the legendary Guardian Beast of Ice, Kaelarion fought valiantly until they reached the gates of Satan's throne room. However, Satan proved to be a far more powerful enemy than they had imagined. In the final battle, which raged on for days, the heroes were pushed to the limits of their strength. When Satan unleashed his ultimate attack to destroy everything, Kaelarion made the hardest decision of his life. He sacrificed himself by channeling Leviathan’s power to freeze both Satan and himself in eternal ice, ending the Era of Destruction at the cost of his own life. A thousand years have passed. The world is not yet fully at peace. Though the Demon King remains sealed, lesser demons and monsters continue to roam, posing a threat to humanity. Generations of heroes have come and gone, and the legacy of Ice, once embodied by Kaelarion, has been replaced by Water, with Kraken as the new Guardian Beast. Yet destiny has other plans. Kaelarion Aqueous has been reincarnated as Kael Umbra, a young heir to the family of Darkness. Born into a frail body and looked down upon by his own family, Kael struggles to find his place in the world. But as Leviathan’s ancient powers begin to awaken within him, Kael discovers that he is more than just the heir of the Umbra family he is the reincarnation of the greatest hero to ever live. With a new threat looming and the world once again under the shadow of destruction, Kael must rise. Assisted by Leviathan, he will fight to protect the world once more, seek true peace, and prove that the legacy of Ice has not been forgotten.

Feng Bowen, an ordinary office worker in bustling Shanghai, was drowning in debt and monotony when he stumbled upon an ancient jade amulet at a flea market. Little did he know, this artifact was no ordinary trinket—it was imbued with the spirit of an enigmatic financial sage who had mastered the secrets of wealth across the ages. Awakened by Feng’s desperation, the spirit struck a deal: it would guide him to unparalleled riches if he dared to walk the razor’s edge of fortune and risk. Armed with insider wisdom, uncanny investment strategies, and an ability to foresee market trends, Feng Bowen began his meteoric rise, transforming small opportunities into empires.

In a time when time did not exist, and a space boundless by borders, the Throne was surrounded by light, and the angels praised God with gratitude. The Creator fashioned the universe with balance and magnificence. Then, came a grand divine command.

Ava was connected with the history of mysterious place named mavathi . She has to rescue the place. Explore the mysterious legacies with ava in the History of Mavathi

A young adult writer heading to her first signing event in a foreign country bumps into a stranger from another lifetime ago... This is a story about how two lost people find each other. A lost pack will be found, and long-lost, broken families will be reunited. Stay tuned to find out.

In a world where magic is feared and rebellion simmers, Emily, a passionate baker, is thrust into a quest to save her land from famine caused by withering crops. Guided by the ancient Goddess Hecate, Emily joins forces with her brother Eric, the head guard Lucas, and other allies. Together, they navigate political intrigue and uncover hidden threats, striving to restore peace and unity to their divided world while Emily harnesses newfound powers to heal the land.

``` Debt, economic decline, immigration; hippies, anti-government, freedom. At the end of the 1980s, a wave of change encompassed a country boy from the Rust Belt. As the gate for upward mobility was on the verge of closing, he struggled to move forward. College, Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship; HP, Apple, Microsoft. To become part of the 1%, or even 0.1%, he sacrificed a lot, but also gained a lot. ```

Collision Course—where four high school friends who could barely keep their eyes open in history class suddenly find themselves racing to the corner store for no reason at all, when—bam—they get hit by a cab. But this isn’t your regular “get hit by a cab and regret life choices” situation. Nope, this is more like getting dragged into a cosmic time-fixing mess with no manual or instructions. Now, these four are stuck as “time janitors,” cleaning up the messes of the universe, but, spoiler alert, none of them are thrilled. The weirdest part? They wake up the next day like nothing happened—except, apparently, they’re now the unofficial time-savers for an invisible entity who just LOVES to throw vague, life-altering ultimatums their way. Classic Thursday, am I right? Ian, the class clown, doesn’t exactly seem ready for interdimensional travel. Claire’s too busy texting to care. Wes thinks this is one big, cosmic prank. And Nora? Well, she’s just excited to see how it all blows up. And the kicker? The world keeps moving on like nothing’s changed, even though everything is about to go completely sideways. Time’s broken, and guess who has to fix it? Yep. These poor, time-traveling teens. What could possibly go wrong?

Niu is a reader who was furious about the ending to a novel someone wrote. The protagonist who had suffered..died with the villian! The so called villain...was a misunderstood soul who was constantly blamed! This caused the villain to hate the protagonist, causing the protagonist to misunderstand and hate him. Niu thought he could see a happy ending where they enjoy themselves happily, but no! They didn't even reveal their secrets when they were on death's door! A goddess who was reading the same book, made Niu reincarnate into a side character who was a renowned doctor and cultivator. Niu decides to put the protagonist and antagonist on the right path. ... 15 years later. "I love you master!" -Protagonist. "I don't care what they say! Be mine!" -Antagonist.