Luster

He stood there silently, looking down at the wounds on his chest, but when he turned to stare at her, he had a smile on his face. She smiled in return when she saw the brilliant smile on his face, the same smile that had drawn her to him like a moth to the fire, even when her instincts screamed 'danger'. "It's finally come to an end," she thought. But her eyes widened immediately when she saw his body. Tears burst forth like a small stream as she ran to him. "No! Win!" She couldn't stop crying when she saw how he seemed to be on death's doorstep. "I'll take you to the hospital right now!" He shook his head when he heard her say those words. "No hospital. Right now, you are my hospital. I want to take in this beautiful sight that is you, nothing else should come first now, got it?" She nodded her head frantically like it'd bring him out of death's doorway. "Why?" She asked with a heavy heart. "I asked someone that question before, and I was left heartbroken some more seconds after that person gave me a reply," He said with a smile. He raised his hand to feel her face and a small smile of satisfaction appeared on his face. "I'm quite happy, my dear plum blossom, and sad at the same time. I'm happy because I didn't lose you this time, and sad because you might be all alone... because of my selfishness. This time, I changed my fate... " His hands dropped, and his eyes lost their luster immediately, but the smile never receded, they remained on his face. The smile on her face vanished without a trace immediately. "No, Win! Don't do this to me, don't do this to me, Win!" ...................................... His name was Winston, but everyone called him Win as an abb. He looked cool and gentle and easygoing, but only Melody knew that it was just a front. She would fight hard to uncover his deepest secrets, even at the cost of fallen in love, with him.

In a realm where the mystical Luna Pack revered Amaris Lun, a distinguished wolf of unmatched valor, an unexpected twist unfolds. Amaris, the epitome of lupine nobility, finds himself isekai-ed to a strange world, Earth. Yet, the question lingers – Was it an accident or a meticulously crafted conspiracy? In his new world, where the moon's luster pales compared to the moons of Luna, Amaris encounters a human girl who's as far from extraordinary as one can be. Arya Jenkin embodies simplicity, so deeply embedded in her being that if you searched her DNA, you'd surely find 'SIMPLE' etched in every strand. Yet, Fate has its own brand of humor, thrusting Arya into a whirlwind of unexpected twists. Their paths cross on the rollercoaster of life, as Amaris, the enigmatic wolf, and Arya, the embodiment of simplicity, begin to realize that their meeting was not a chance occurrence but rather a predestined event unraveling a destiny that defied the boundaries of their worlds, transcending species and realms which was etched among the stars themselves. EXCERPT: Arya couldn't hide her astonishment and stammered, "W..why are you suddenly like...this?" Amaris, with his captivating wolfish charm, toyed with her locks while holding her captive between his muscular arms. "What do you mean, Arya?" Her voice quivered as she tried to express the change she saw in him. "You are so..." "Different?" He finished her sentence, his mesmerizing gaze locked on hers. A sigh escaped his lips as he let his arms fall from the wall, encircling her waist to draw her nearer. Gazing into the eyes he had fallen in love with from day one, he leaned in and planted a searing kiss on her lips, leaving her breathless. "I've always been like this. You were just too silly to see it," he confessed, his eyes never leaving her face. "I'm a possessive wolf, Arya, and I really don't like seeing you with anyone else. Are we clear?" His words hung in the air, his actions speaking louder than any response. Arya's playful smile emerged as she teased, "Possessive wolf, huh? Does this mean you'll be howling at the moon when I'm not around?" Amaris chuckled, his voice a velvet purr. "Only if you promise to be my moon, my love." Follow Arya as her seemingly simple life takes an exhilarating turn following the arrival of Amaris. Will Amaris ever find his way back to the mystical realm of Luna? And who, in the name of the moon, is this heavily adorned figure claiming to be Amaris's betrothed? Unravel the threads of destiny and love in this enchanting reverse isekai tale where the wolf is in human form but the passion is still wild, and the stars themselves have a story to tell. ********************* You can try my other novel too if you like: *Penny: Who Are You? Instagram: @d.a.i.s.y_t The cover art isn't mine, all credits go to the artist. It will be pulled down immediately upon request.

What happens when a bully is given authority greater than kings? Or when a victim loses all that keeps them sane… Where one transmigrates, the other instills something deep within them. A testament to their new found conviction, from a history they won't soon forget. Transmigrated into another world, a land of fantasy, with swords and magic, castles and monsters, demons and heroes. In a land where the gifted prevail and the talentless are trampled upon, doomed to serve and become manipulated by higher powers. Another life is forged in the talentless body of a boy once despised as less than. Given a fresh start by a beautiful Goddess with her own agenda, follow the adventure as Leoghan, the used to be heir of a swordsmanship family; carves his path onto the world, in his endeavor to never. Ever. Become condemned as less than, again. … My pen holds my conviction, an edge that burrows deep into the depth of my page. Why am I like this? I’m still in synopsis mode. Be prepared for an edgy MC, the villain tag ain’t fo’ show. But will his edge be sharpened, or lose its luster? Consume my porridge of words to find out. Hi guys and gals, this is my first time writing a novel, that I kind of started on a whim. That being said I’ll start with uploads transpiring every other day that I'll fit between work and other things to maintain a certain weekly rate. But this novel was made because I wanted to explore a darker MC, one that doesn’t always get along with people, one that has his traumas and perhaps grows over time. Then again, I love villainous characters the most, so maybe he won’t be doing as much growing in the traditional sense… But as this is my first time, feel free to give me props for any grammatical mistakes, sentence structure, or even plot holes. Might not be able to fix them all, but I’ll try my root-tooting damndest! Oh and yes, there be lemons, do enjoy. Though the first few times may feel a little… Forced. Part of the reason I’m hesitant to delve deep in the poetry of romance.

I don't even know what to write.didnt feel good to leave this empty

This lusty man has an ambition and thrust of fulfilling his needs of solving the problem and enjoying the pleasure out of it.

After experiencing a hellish youth of isolation and violent bullying, Fen Altairus is starting a new life accompanied by his girlfriend, the pillar pushing him towards a normal life with friends inside society. But before he could even get a chance to enjoy his new life, Fen's life is ripped away from him and he is shoved into the plans of an organization hell-bent on bringing the forces of Heaven back to Earth to 'save' their world, what will he do to survive? What will he become? The Virtue Procural Foundation was created with the sole goal of initiation the Succession and bringing all the Fallen races back into existence for the sake of their dying planet, and after decades of planning and resource-gathering, they're finally about to complete their plan. Follow Fen and his experiences within this organization as he struggles to return to his old life. **** Author here! This is my first novel, so any comments and advice on how the writing could be improved would be greatly appreciated! I pride myself on improving over time, and I hope that you can see the quality improvement as you read; the earlier chapters lack the luster that my later writing does, though I do occasionally go back to edit what I can. Also, this is a slower-paced novel so I'd recommend reading through some of the earlier chapters with an open mind as our MC learns more about the world around him and grows after learning about the Empowered and energy control. As of September, because of how busy the week is, this story will be on hold until I can guarantee a minimum of three chapters a week. **** The art on the cover is not mine. If you wish for it to be taken down, please contact me

In the face of death. How will people face it? Will they scream... Because of fear. Will they regret it... That they haven't accomplished anything. Will they cry... That they haven't finished their revenge. Will they smile... Because it's time for them to move on. Or... Will they accept it as if nothing happens. A man was standing on the verge of death. Wearing a simple robe but if someone looks closely they will see that it was clean-cut, hole, burn, froze and ect, in the part of the robe. He was on the verge of falling but he stood up and fix his gaze in front. Several people were staring at him. He doesn't have any strength left. He was physically okay but his mind was not. Thinking about how he roamed for almost a thousand years he was slowly closing his eyes accepting his death. A question arose in his mind. 'Who would not want to live... Who would not want to survive... Who...' He questions himself but in the end, he accepts it. He shouts in a calm voice but was overwhelming. ''Since you guys want to know whether I succeed or not." He portrayed the item and summoned a small yet looking sturdy centipede. The color was bronze that giving a metallic luster, having a thousand small feet in pair. It was curled up to the point it becomes a ring that fit in the adult finger. The size becomes bigger until it becomes 6 meters high the centipede was enlarged, it was as big as a small hill. Its appearance brought forth darkness in the sky as if the sky was subjugated by its power. This centipede cover half of the battlefield when it becomes enlarged. This centipede was just a rank 6 Essence of Physique. But those people who saw with a rank 7 Physique Holder tremble in fear as for those rank 6 they more in a dire state. The centipede opens its mouth to devour, not the enemy but the one who summoned it. Lishi Heng who was going to be devoured, let the centipede do what it needs to fulfill. Flesh, blood, bones, organs all of his body parts were completely devoured. People who are watching felt complex emotions should they be shock, fear, happy, or what. This is the first time they see how. "Now, what shall we do..."

Gin Cinder's life has lost its luster it had in his youth. Depression kicking in he decides to end it all only to fail. Under a bridge, broken, he would meet an odd individual that would force on him an alternative future.(Kinda cliche, I know)

In a world that's lost its luster, Zero Elsher leads an utterly average life. With an unremarkable job, appearance, and relationships, his existence is a monotonous cycle of tedium. Desperate to escape his boredom, Zero delves into the dangerous and illicit world of street fights and human betting, but this twisted pursuit of excitement comes at a fatal cost. Kidnapped and used as a pawn for others' entertainment, Zero meets a tragic end—but his story is far from over. Awakened by a mysterious system's voice, he finds himself thrust back in time, reborn as an eight-year-old child. The confusion of a second chance is overshadowed by the realization of the control he now wields. Armed with knowledge of the future and guided by the enigmatic system, Zero vows to reshape his destiny. With the determination to seize life's excitement and avoid the boredom that once ensnared him, Zero sets out on a journey of self-discovery, power, and redemption. Through the eyes of a man reborn, explore a world where second chances exist, and nothing is as it seems. Will Zero's pursuit of fulfillment lead him to enlightenment, or will the shadows of his past catch up to him?

When a Minecraft Miniac get reincarnated in a deferent world full of magic, power and a lot of mysteries to unveil. this world doesn't have his favorite game nor fate will let him rest and play. "I shall make this reality my Minecraft" P.S : I don't own Minecraft or Mojang nor Microsoft this novel is fully fictional. l'll release in daily basis, one chapter a day.... maybe more if I felt like it.

Ascendancy of the Infinite Forge Steven Notch has lived a life of struggle and mediocrity. Despite his many talents, he was constantly beaten down by the harsh realities of a world that never gave him a chance to shine. Working dangerous, dead-end jobs just to survive, Steven dies a pitiful death in a work accident—only to wake up in a completely different reality, one ruled by magic, war, and the unknown. Reborn in a world governed by unique laws, Steven discovers he possesses a special ability: a system interface that allows him to enchant items and assimilate powers from creatures much like those in the game *Minecraft.* With this power, he can craft, fight, and grow stronger by earning experience through crafting, learning new skills, and defeating enemies. However, every victory comes at a cost, paid in the precious experience points that fuel his rise. Determined not to let this second chance slip away, Steven starts at the bottom of the food chain, fighting for survival in a ruthless world. With his cunning, ruthless nature, and a drive born from years of wasted potential, he embarks on a journey to ascend to the pinnacle of power. But Steven’s ambition doesn’t stop at conquering this world. As he grows stronger, his eyes turn toward the infinite realities that lie beyond, each one a new challenge, a new conquest. In *Ascendancy of the Infinite Forge*, Steven’s path is one of power, ambition, and survival. An anti-hero with a heart full of pride and a mind full of strategy, he will stop at nothing to seize control of his fate and claim his place among the rulers of the multiverse. For Steven, death was just the beginning, and the infinite realms await his conquest.

[ ORIGINAL STORY ] Coming from the 21st century as the only mortal who practices immortal cultivation. The only woman who achieved the tittle immortal, and the only woman who achieved her rank in her career as a CEO of the biggest company with a net worth of 100 Quintrillion, and the only woman who was notorious for stealing in the underworld. But then a flash suddenly took her to another world. Now she lives her life as Liu Zhi Ruo, the eldest Xiaojie of general's Liu fu, the Xiaojie that has her engagement broken , and also the unwanted child of the Liu's. Not Zhi Ruo, the only mortal who could gather enough Qi to surpass the heavens. ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: "Who dares hurt me shall pay a hundred fold! I Zhi Ruo! Shall eat your skin and and drink your blood!" Ruby red lips with beautiful luster curved into a sinister smile. As she awakened her predecessor's true blood. ::::::::::::::::::: [She who is bounded to many gods shall achieve great fortune and great suffering. The woman who is tasked to save the world comes from the world that's not her own.] [Bounded to a system assigned by the God's, she shall pass the test and become a new deity to watch over everyone.] :::::::::::::::::

A lazy messenger of the lord god was assigned a task unexpectedly by the lord god himself. Of course, even though the lazy messenger wanted to get close to his creator and show his worth, his lazy nature will always take place if he will decide to be active just once on that day. The white ball that guided the lazy messenger to save the world from being destroyed was actively giving the lazy messenger a task. "Xao'An, the villain is humiliating the female lead in public. Get up and save the female lead!" The lazy messenger eyelids fluttered slightly until it revealed half of his colored sunrise eyes. He opened his lips and said in a muffled tone, "Later" and plunged into the deep darkness once again. "Xao'An, the villain is destroying the world!" " ... " "Xao'An, the villain is in front of you, quick! Lets fled away!" the white ball feel that it was starting to lose the original luster of his light. The villain greedily stared at the lazy messenger face who only knows how to sleep, his deep and hoarse voice carried a hint of obsessiveness and possessiveness as he opened his lips and said, " Ah'An, what about severing our blood related relationship?" " ... " "Mary me Ah'An, okay?" the villain stubbornly persisted. Just then, the lazy messenger knitted his brows uncomfortably because of the occasional noise around him, a muffled tone once again resurface to shut the noise up, "Later" The villain dragon eyes flash, "Lets do it today, baby"

"In the depths of his own disinterest, Dylan languishes in his room, lost in a sea of procrastination and endless YouTube scrolling. The world around him has lost its luster, and he drifts without purpose day by day. But one unassuming encounter changes the course of his entire life - an inconspicuous video from a YouTube channel of a small production company which uses it only to release trailers for their upcoming movies and series. The video which was only title 'Trailer,' it becomes the catalyst that sparks a flicker of interest within Dylan, a soul who rarely finds fascination. Join the journey of Dylan, the embodiment of apathy, navigates a life devoid of passion or connection. Yet, against all odds, a gradual transformation begins. Through encounters, experiences, and perhaps by aa special someone, he rediscovers the beauty of the world he had so long dismissed. However, can he maintain a grip on that individual, or will he forfeit the sole person linking him to the world? The steps he takes further will determine his future journey, yet it's as uncomplicated as he perceives the world, or perhaps something is unfolding behind him that he couldn't comprehend."

If I knew that I was to be misled and deceived, I wouldn't have stuck to you like you were my red string. "Why?" The bloody word was spat with raw venom, eyes a gradual fading luster of thriving life. I got no answer from my once red string, her expression aloof and ridden of the emotion I once came to love. Her lack of a response however, was an answer enough. A betrayal... Sweet nothings, a kind smile, a lovable personality, cute appearance to boot, the perfect facade. Enough to wrap my heart in a delicate red string-who would've known it was a rattlesnake in the disguise of an earthworm, tightening the red silk of it's prey until eventually-... sun kissed palms gripped the hilt of a sword that plunged into my heart that once pounded for it's love. All for the mortal sin of greed. I closed my eyes in bitter pain and a wounded soul. The only emotion that I felt as I took my last breath was, undoubtedly, a burning rage. [Summary rewritten, first revision]

what happens when the demon clan and the humans decide to end there centuries long war because a old villainous curse arose from the ashes of fire and brimstone, to take its revenge on the human race and demonic ones as well for they assumingly betrayed them. what happens when a old hero that was cursed by this evil force for helping take them down and there cursed king. its all full of what ifs.what if! i told you that this "old hero" curse was lifted when the demonic force arose. again what if! i told you they need his knowledge and strength to help defeat the demonic force know as malum people a old evil tribe that exist when humanity first began. ~~~Ashton Valentine, with his mischievous grin and raven-black hair streaked with rebellious wisps of white, carries the enigma of shockingly blue eyes that, while brilliant, seem to gaze upon the world with a disinterested luster. His strength lies in balance – not so feeble as to attract bullies, yet not so powerful as to be a constant target for challenge. Ashton cherishes solitude, but Alex, his steadfast companion from the rugged days of their shared youth in a quaint, tight-knit town, always keeps him company, ensuring he never faces the echoes of their past alone. Watch as the tale unfolds for these two young souls at the battle school, a place where destinies intertwine and the search for humanity's savior is relentless. Lives will change, paths will cross. -remember what if's..what ifs appearances can be deceiving and the unexpected is the norm. Keep your eyes wide open, for the hero you anticipate may not be the one destiny chooses, or perhaps they're exactly who you've been hoping for. Imagine a hero with the power to alter the very fabric of history. But remember, the line between hero and villain is often drawn by the storyteller's hand, it all depends on whos telling the story right? right??so, find out in His Facade

Shah Jahan built a special throne for himself. It took a craftsman named Syed Geelani and his team of artisans took some seven years to build this throne. Several kilos of gold was overlaid on this throne, it was decorated with many gems. Jewelers from all over the world used to come to see this throne. One of these was the Hortenso Borgia of the city of Venice.  Emperor Aurangzeb gave it to Borgia to enhance the luster of the diamond.  Borgia acted so clumsily that he broke the diamond piece by piece.  It was reduced to just 186 carats instead of 793 carats... Aurangzeb had in fact given the task of carving a diamond from a piece of Kohinoor to Borgia secretly and part of the same Kohinoor was mounted in the wall of Shah Jahan's prison, with the help of which he used to see the Taj Mahal and his beloved wife's soul.

When three separate meteors struck Earth in the same spot a year apart each, the cosmic mineral's elements released a blanketing radiated wave throughout the globe after impact. The waves were absorbed into the Aurora Borealis and stretching the northern lights across the planet with a deep neon chromatic luster. The energy and particles it released infected eighty-three percent of that present period's youth. These abnormalities granted the children with a variety of Kinetic power, the likes that is too great to comprehend by man. Until the mystery of who, what, where, when, why, and how can be answered, the United Nations delegated and voted to start two tasks forces to battle those that use their given Kinetic powers for unnecessary evil and to further understand the cosmic minerals.

Chronicles of Havenridge: A Journey Across Realms" follows the story of Alex Turner, a once-brilliant student whose life loses its luster over time. After a chance encounter transports him to a world where women hold all the power, Alex forms an unlikely friendship with Amelia, a courageous commoner. Together, they navigate the complex social hierarchy and uncover dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. As they battle formidable adversaries and confront their own fears, Alex and Amelia's bond grows stronger, leading them to triumph over oppression and find their way back home.

------------------------------------------------------------ Our protagonist was after his world was over-run , transfered to the tower yggdrasil . Once entering you are given a skill relating to your personality , ranging from F-Ex . Unfortunately ou protagonist got the F rank skill - Libary. But after stumbling upon a fortunous encounter everything changes and his story of how he became the best climber begins. Welcome to Skillbound , Rise of a bookworm climber _____________________________________ As soon as he turned his head he saw something beyond his comprehension , a tree .It was so large and colossal that it covered the sky in its branches , blocking out the sunlight , towering over skyscrapers like they where nothing but ants . The leaves glistened a magnificent green luster and the bark was light and looked full of life . At first he thought it was a hallucination caused by his lack of blood and delirium. Then he began to think it was a dream , but that was quickly proven false by the searing pain of his broken nose. Rhys slowly got up and walked towards the open window and stared at the ground below looking at the his fellow students and back up to the tree. At this moment a blue screen popped in front of his face. It read *Yggdrasil has appeared * He didn't know it then , but that message would be the beggining of his very own story . ---‐---------------------------------------------------------- "No matter what , I will be a climber" -Rhys ______________________________________ Hi I'm a fairly new author , however that dosent mean I won't update this . 1-2 chapters will be released daily. I will try aim for 1.5k words per chapter. Please note that it will be a slow start as I want to focus on world building . However I will try balance action and world building well Also any feedback is appreciated Thanks

Nafalia- another realm, nicknamed the continent of Darkness. The mysteries that lie within are yet to be unraveled, and those that explore this realm go by the title, 'Appeasers.' Zalayno Ares, affectionately known as Zal, is a youth driven by the desire to explore the unknown. His journey as an Appeaser starts driven by curiosity, as becoming an Appeaser in this world has become a trendy pursuit. However, as he goes further down this path, he learns about the dark side of embarking on this journey. The pursuit of curiosity loses its luster as he discovers the negative consequences of venturing into the unknown. The allure of the unknown now comes with a heavy price, and Zal grapples with the haunting question of whether he should have ever embarked on this treacherous path in the first place. *** Hello, this is the author, Zal01. This is my first novel, and I understand I may make mistakes, and blah blah blah. If so, please comment the mistakes, I'll make sure to check on them. Thank you for reading, and I hope you join me on this wild ride :) Also, if you like it, add it to library! Don't forget to vote if you enjoy it so far and would like to see more. It'll motivate me to upload more :)

Your typical fantasy story would start with the introduction of characters, a map, backstory and all that nonsense but unfortunately for you m broke so things are different here that's not what's happening here . We jumping into the story if u have a problem with that stop reading novels and start reading textbooks my friend .I am that dreaded personal trainer type of writer here to make you ,my esteemed reader use thy brain cells for once now buckle up and make sure u don't fall out of the story and lose us forever . Kael wakes up in a forest covered by a blanket of some white,cold substance and is amazed as this is the first time he has ever seen snow. Even though this is not his home he finds the forest he is in familiar . The big tree he used to play on with his blood hound ,Grey is exactly where it is supposed to be but the difference is that it has a lively luster . The same tree Kael remembered was a just a husk of empty wood a second ago . "Man l told mom those mushrooms had something in them l must be dreaming right now and l m out knocked out cold" the voice in Kael 's head said . "who is talking in my head and why does this voice sound like an older and mature voice of myself " he does it again. Like every normal teenage in this situation Kael passes out. All is dark for a moment then Kael wakes up back in the forest he grew in Grey , big 144 pounds ,black dog with grey snakehead-like pattern on his head , running towards him. Everything was exactly how he left it like the great Musasa tree is in it's place nothing out of the ordinary,it is still the dried out piece of wood that has seen and experienced alot . A sunny day with birds chirping not the semi dead,cold, atmosphere he had hallucinated minutes ago . Kael is tackled by an over excited Grey and jolts up to find himself in the frost covered forest again. Slime covering his face Kael wakes up in the most unlikely situation as he is starting into the eyes of a creature he knows nothing about but judging from it's confident eye contact with him it's a predator. It looked like a lion but unlike lions it's fur was snow white and it was bigger than a polar bear combined with a tiger which is crazy as these two are already too big , two jagged task-like teeth were protruding from it's mouth , serpentine looking eyes gave it a treacherous,yet dangerous aura. "Fate why are you messing with my life what have l done to deserve this,this must be the Elyrian saber tooth " Kael's mind voice "And how did l run into this creature it's been ten thousand years since it has been extinct " his mind voice continues to yap on Kael looks at his wrist,the strange object "tied"to it with the name Rolex Oyster perpetual tick tock tick tock "Why did l have to pick this up ?