Keeping Up Appearances

The universe has always operated by a single, unwavering law: "Survival of the fittest." This fundamental rule governs everything, living or non-living. It was this very law that Alastor found himself entangled with. Awakening in a forest on planet Earth, in a forgotten corner of the universe, Alastor possessed no memories of his life before the age of four. Growing up, he quickly learned the brutal truth of this society: power was the currency of respect and longevity. Alastor clung to the hope of unraveling the mystery of his past. But his hopes were seemingly crushed when his bloodline ability manifested as [Speed]. It was an ability widely considered weak due to its inherent limitations, doing little to enhance his standing in this power-obsessed world. Just when his dream of uncovering his past began to flicker and fade, a glimmer of hope emerged. The pendant he wore, a constant presence he vaguely remembered from his earliest memories, suddenly flared to life. It was his only tangible connection to his past. And then, a bright blue screen materialized before his eyes. ----- [SYSTEM DETECTED. HOST COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED.] [SYSTEM INITIATING BINDING SEQUENCE...]

ᔆᶜᵒᵗᵗⁱᵉ ᴬˡᵐᵃᶻᵃⁿ ᵃ "ⁿᵒ ᵍⁱʳˡᶠʳⁱᵉⁿᵈ ˢⁱⁿᶜᵉ ᵇⁱʳᵗʰ" ʷⁱˡˡ ᵇᵉ ᵒⁿ ᵃ ˡᵘˢᵗᶠᵘˡ ᵃᵈᵛᵉⁿᵗᵘʳᵉ‧ ᵂʰᵉⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ᴳᵒᵈᵈᵉˢˢ ᵒᶠ ˡᵘˢᵗ ᵃᶜᶜⁱᵈᵉⁿᵗᵃˡˡʸ ᵖᵒˢˢᵉˢˢᵉᵈ ʰⁱˢ ᶜᵒᵐᵃᵗᵒˢᵉ ᵇᵒᵈʸ ⁱⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ʰᵒˢᵖⁱᵗᵃˡ ᵃᶠᵗᵉʳ ˢᵉᵉⁱⁿᵍ ᵃⁿ ᵃˡˡᵘʳⁱⁿᵍ ʳᵃʸ ᵒᶠ ˡⁱᵍʰᵗ ᵗʰᵃᵗ ˡᵘʳᵉᵈ ʰᵉʳ ᵗᵒ ʰⁱˢ ᵇᵒᵈʸ‧ ᴺᵒʷ ʷⁱᵗʰ ʰⁱˢ ˡⁱᶠᵉ ⁱⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ᵇʳⁱᵈᵍᵉ ᵒᶠ ᵈᵉᵃᵗʰ ⁿᵒʷ ᵗʰᵃᵗ ᵗʰᵉ ᵍᵘʸ ʷʰᵒᵐ ᵖᵘᵗ ʰⁱᵐ ᵒⁿ ᶜᵒᵐᵃ ⁱˢ ᵒⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ˡᵒᵒˢᵉ‧ ᵀʰᵉ ᴳᵒᵈˢ & ᴳᵒᵈᵈᵉˢˢᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᴴᵉʳᵒⁿⁿᵉ ⁱˢ ᵈᵒʷⁿ ᵗᵒ ᴱᵃʳᵗʰ ᵗᵒ ˢᵗᵒᵖ ᵗʰᵉ ᵉᵛⁱˡ ᴳᵒᵈˢ & ᴳᵒᵈᵈᵉˢˢᵉˢ‧ ᵂⁱˡˡ ᔆᶜᵒᵗᵗⁱᵉ ᵇᵉ ᵃᵇˡᵉ ᵗᵒ ˢᵗᵒᵖ ᵗʰᵉᵐ ᵒʳ ʷⁱˡˡ ʰᵉ ᵇᵉ ᵉᵛⁱˡ ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʰᵉᵐ?

This text has been published under the name "Amidst the Falling Stars". "President, I've found a little Baozi who looks a lot like you." "President, Baozi says he doesn't have a real dad; he's a test-tube baby!" "……" He'd only been gone for two days, only to be told by his secretary that he'd been high-grade counterfeited, and it was a mini version of him! Test-tube baby? Thud! One phone call, city-wide search for Baozi, and also Baozi's... mom... Half an hour later... "President, we've found Baozi's mom... it's just... the young assistant you just fired." "……" Before meeting Ou Mucen, Ye Ning was both the inconspicuous adopted daughter of the Ou Family and the true hidden master of the Antique Circle. She was exceptionally talented and intelligent, content with living a simple life. But after meeting Ou Mucen, her persona collapsed...

Evil、 sadistic love、CEO、 reunion after parting ways

[You Leveled Up!] [You have learned a new rune.] Arthur Silvera's world just glitched. His mysterious new 'Legacy' is transforming him – a nobody – into the ultimate stat-absorbing, rune-crafting powerhouse. But is this power a gift... or an unmanageable curse? In a world of magic-infused tech, Arthur must master his abilities to survive. Monstrous dungeons, mech-powered guilds, and realms beyond imagining await… but with a Legacy this broken, the whole system might just come crashing down around him. *** Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GFD6p9sByS

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

"Where am I? I don’t know." "How did I end up here? I don’t know." "Why am I here? I don’t know." "I don’t know how or why I ended up here! I just closed my eyes for a second, and when I opened them, I found myself in this post-battlefield, surrounded by dead bodies as far as I could see…” Isaac was just an ordinary Joe, working a 9-to-5 job to make a living. But everything changed in the blink of an eye. Now, he was surrounded by mounds upon mounds of corpses, without any explanation for why or how he was in this world. It was up to him to decide what to make of the empty canvas that lay before him in this strange, apocalyptic land in the body of a knight. --- Hey, if you are enjoying reading my novel I would appreciate if you could donate. It would help tremendously to pay off my college fees. Paypal: paypal.me/Un1que01 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/spB4sKcWde

In a world where ancient magic has been resurrected. Atlas, an orphan from Earth, finds himself transmigrated into the body of a child and possesses the rare Void Magic. Harboring such power, he’ll walk the path of becoming stronger and stand free in the sky above all existence! The tale of the Legendary Void Walker is about to begin! The cover doesn't belong to me! The title was done by TiramisuAndCoffee!

The billionaire isn't used to lose control but, he's about to learn Moon Carter never expected her first job search to land her at Delta, the world’s most exclusive cybersecurity company—let alone working for Damien Beaumont, the ruthless billionaire who owns it. Getting into Delta is harder than getting into Ivy League schools, but with nothing to lose, Moon applies half-heartedly. To her shock, she gets in. Now, she’s caught in a dangerous world of power, secrets, and forbidden attraction. Damien doesn’t just control an empire—he controls everyone around him. And as their chemistry ignites, Moon realizes that being with him might just cost her everything. In a game where nothing is as it seems, how long can she keep up with the billionaire who always gets what he wants? Fast-paced, thrilling, and irresistibly steamy, Keeping the Billionaire on His Toes is a ride you won’t want to get off.

DROPPED!!! _ Having been Transmigrated, Lean finds himself in a world he once knew as mere fiction. Now, as an unwilling character in this brutal reality, he's thrust into a kingdom rife with magic, ruthless ambitions, and hidden threats. Armed with a system—a mysterious, power offering cryptic guidance—Lean has to navigate this deadly landscape and build the strength to survive. Each step forward reveals deeper layers of danger and intrigue, testing his resolve and forcing him to strive to get stronger. Will he accumulate such power, or will he be another casualty of this unforgiving realm?

When it was the calm before the storm,Dulucia,armed to face this storm with determination seems to sway on her journey. Is it because of the thing called love or there is more to what the reader is offered. What happens when she realises the man behind the shadow is no other than her bestie's bully in high school. Dive in with me to the sea of the unknown to unfold this mystery yet to be solved.

A young man has to keep a promise that he made years ago. However, he forgets about the promise and if he tries to remember it, bad things will happen. Even if he can't remember it, he is haunted by dreams of fractured memories.

In love with her boss while he’s engaged to someone else? How chaotic could it get? Isabel’s life changed drastically on her first night in Los Angeles. It was love at first sight for her when she met and made out with Kine at a party, who later became her boss. The handsome and rich C.E.O was too easy to like, kind and flirty but still stood on business when it comes to work. He was Isabel’s type of man which left her completely helpless and at the same time hopeful. She could not say for sure how he felt about her after what happened at the party because he gives her mixed signals. But one thing she’s sure about is that he has a soft spot for her. However, Isabel’s heart sank when she discovered that he was engaged to the daughter of a very wealthy business man. Getting to know more about Kine she realized how uninvested he was in the engagement, thereby raising her hopes up. She became so over protective of her boss after finding out that his so called fiancée was having an affair with some guy other than Kine. Would she be able to win the heart of her Prince Charming? And to what extent is she willing to go? Find out as you proceed with me in this jaw dropping love story.

Fang Mu is a normal 20yrs old boy, he didn't brag, but accidentally he was bonded with ( Bragging come true system. ) As long as someone brag infront of him, this system will convert that to true. Xu Zhen a second-gen rich young man to Fang Mu: My father just gifted me Lamborghini, I need a full time driver, so you might consider it. System: it's detected that Xu Zhen was bragging, so system given to host a Lamborghini worth 150 million. Su Yangjun as class beauty: The new boyfriend I made, was has special ability, he good at bed. System: It's detected that, Su Yangjun was bragging. So system given the host a strong golden sword. After he gained all, and he become rich, then he said angrily " Shut up, stop bragging guys. " after he heard bragging infront of him. Shut up, stop bragging is a novel covered in Romance, Action, Advantage, Harem Genres. Written by the Author Mythical Creatures

Eric is given the opportunity to modify/create a world for himself and others to experience. "He can add magic, rules, and other things to his new world and he can also change the laws of nature, physics, reality and anything else that he wants" when it comes to his world until the creation of his world is "completed with his "modifications, rules, and creations" "continuing after his world's completion" for "all who or that whenever are at his world"". He realized that he can connect "the world he created" to other "worlds that were created/modified by other people who were given the same opportunity". Join Eric as he and others realize the true nature of the opportunity that they were offered. The Simulation is simply a passtime so that the people don't have "prescious long parts of their lives whereby they're ""not being able to interact with people" and "not having great experiences in their lifetime""". It's like so that a person in a coma doesn't "wake up 30 years later and have to find out that they only have like 15 years left of their lifespan". They might feel robbed of the "life experiences that they could have had during those 30 years had they not been in a coma".

90 years ago, a huge portal appeared, bringing unknown creatures from another planet to our world. humans was able to use technology to fight back but, their weapons didn't work on them. Few years later humans awaken there abilities to fight back the monsters, they call themselves hunters. 90 years later my brothers awaken their ability but, it was the lowest, while I didn't have any ability. One day, on my 25 birthday the author appeared outta nowhere saying. That I'm going to die, So he use his, godly powers to download an app on my tablet. Next day, I woke up, I blow up a city up by accident. I didn't know, it was real, but the app that the Author put was legit...lol.... Now, I'm going to play out see what will happened. *********** Find out wants going on......

Levi (Leh-vee, yes don’t pronounce it wrong or he’ll get upset), a teenage boy, starts college at the prestigious, yet religious Midnight Sun University. However, Levi must deal with keeping his identity safe and trying to make new friends, in what seems like a hostile environment for him. To further complicate matters, he finds himself paired with an unlikely roommate upon moving into the Housing Buildings, all that is until he meets someone who will change his life forever.

Ethan Reid, a seasoned CIA deep-cover operative, finds himself betrayed and abandoned by his own agency during a critical mission in Russia. Captured and brutally tortured, he's left for dead in a secret prison. But just as his life hangs in the balance, a mysterious force awakens within him – the Agent System designed to assist in espionage operations. Empowered with enhanced abilities, cutting-edge technology, and a burning desire for revenge, Ethan escapes his captors and embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind his betrayal. He must navigate a treacherous world of espionage and counterintelligence, battling not only his enemies but also the ghosts of his past. With the Agent System as his guide, he must master his newfound abilities and confront a powerful enemy that threatens to plunge the world into chaos.

A story about a student who has a decently normal life, who, on one fatal day stumbled upon a piece of old armour, upon touching it, it consumed him, making him evil, and makes him destroy half of humans population, what will the young man do now? Find out!

All of a sudden, a meteor crashes from outer space! What's inside of it you ask? An alien shaped like a human, greedy for some good ol' cash! Who later gets recruited by the government to train sertain 'powerful' humans after the spiritual powers from the asteroid leeked out, turning people into superhumans!

A story that revolves a group of teens that deals with love, anger, happiness and sadness before they enter their 20s.

"Never fall alone." Taking those words to heart, was a young soldier. The battle stormed on as reinforcements from both sides arrived. Left and right, allies and enemies alike, fell. Before long, each side was exhausted; the atmosphere was moist in blood, and the air stenched of corpses. The young soldier shouted out in determination as he realized his allies were losing. The young soldier and fellow soldiers watched as his enemies shouted gleefully; reinforcements had come. The battle would not end to their liking. "For the kingdom!" A friendly soldier shouted. "For our friends!" Another voice screamed. "For our families!" One echoed. "For our lives!" One ended. Then, the chanting soldiers were plowed through, limbs dismembered, heads decapitated, and lives destroyed. But still, the young soldier stood strong; his sword was tall, and his spirit was wild.

After a mysterious event brought the galaxies of the universe closer together, the world changed. Technology advanced rapidly, and the presence of mana brought along wizards. After a devasting war on Earth, humans decided to expand, taking control of their galaxy. In the present day, Mechas and Wizards are what symbolizes power. For those that couldn't awaken, the technology of the future was just as good. Enter Jamie, an 18-year-old that lives on a space colony with his little brother. He lived his life with his street smarts, tenacity, love of music from an ancient era called the 19th Century, and help from his mechanic friend that he - might - have a crush on. His whole life he lived on the streets of a slum, knowing nothing but suffering and oppression, save for a few good moments. But one day, after getting beat up by a couple of cops, his life changes as he finds a mecha in a ditch! Discovering the mecha's unique ability of being able to use magic, Jamie will have to grow stronger and level up his mecha while hiding his secret that others would stop at nothing to have, at least until he's strong enough to protect himself and those he loves. Fighting corrupt factions, exploring the universe, and gaining crazy new abilities, Jamie might finally be able to live a life worth living. ====== Author here! If you like mechas and magic, fun characters, old music, and cool fights, this might be the story for you! If you enjoy the story, don't be afraid to show support! Powerstones, comments, reviews, and adding it to your library are all greatly appreciated!

me translating others level up, but i cultivate novel.

[Mature content] To save his family's reputation hanging by a thread, Mikael took on his twin sister's place in an arranged marriage to Marquess Wolfram, all while dealing with his father's crumbling business. Aware that his identity would eventually be revealed, Mikael planned to tread cautiously. But... would his plan hold up for long? #alphaxalpha

“I promise, I will keep your secret.” "What secret?" "Well...your relationship with him, I won't tell anyone." Blake and Marissa knew each other since they were young, but one accident cost Blake his chances at being with Marissa. So against his better judgement, in order to be near her, he agreed to be her best friend. Ten years later, using the pressure his family imposed upon him to get married. Blake concocted a plan to enlist Melissa's help. Her role was to play as his wife. Can Blake finally convince Marissa that whatever happened when they were young was just a misunderstanding?

My name is Jiang Li, and upon traversing to this realm, I found no golden opportunities waiting for me. Through sheer effort, I cultivated my way up to the Great Completion Stage. Now, suddenly, a system appears, claiming it can help me turn the tables and transform me from a minor Qi Cultivation phase practitioner into the foremost figure in the cultivation world. Dear system, you're a bit late to the party. I, Jiang Li, already stand as the Emperor of our era, revered across the nine provinces. I am already the number one in the Cultivation World.

Decades ago, the Earth was invaded... Elves, Dwarves, Vampires, and Demons had taken most of Earth's land from the Humans. White, who had joined the army as a cadet solely to survive, was unexpectedly transported into a grand colosseum of ages past. Moments later, White finds himself before a creature of Greek mythology, a Laestrygonian, and is tasked with defeating it so that the system binding can be completed. Managing to clinch victory, White gains the System whose only goal is to make the host stronger. This was only the start of his journey. The System keeps throwing White into myths of ages past, making him complete scenarios that legendary warriors had failed to. Testing his strength, intelligence, and wit as he tries to survive each one and come out stronger. Entering myth after myth, clearing scenario after scenario, White gained immense strength, and his dream to overturn the current world order was closer than ever. However... Will this grand ambition of his land him as a hero destined to make his own myth? Or a hellish tyrant resembling those of the past? This is a story that follows the thrilling journey of White as he faces Death, Betrayal, and the blurring line that is becoming of humanity. What will he choose? Who will he become?