Tools Of Engagement A

Viella Ivelle, the forgotten daughter of King Peter Emris of Olaos, has spent her life as a servant to the family she once belonged to, branded as a bearer of misfortune since the death of her mother, Queen Maristella. Stripped of her titles, she endures cruelty from both her family and the palace servants. Her only escape is the flicker of hope that one day, she will be free—to love, to be loved, and to carve a path of her own. But on her eighteenth birthday, Viella learns the shocking truth: she was already promised to Alastor Kavish, nephew to the powerful Lunar Mage Raden Ovenash, the protector of the kingdom. The catch? Alastor is a ghost—missing since the day he was born, leaving Viella bound to a future she never chose. Desperate to break free, Viella sets off on a journey to find Alastor and end the engagement once and for all. But the world beyond the palace is far more dangerous and complex than she ever imagined. As she journeys into unknown lands, Viella uncovers a realm of secrets, dark forces, and hidden powers that could either grant her the freedom she’s longed for—or bind her to a fate more perilous than she ever dreamed. In the midst of it all, Viella finds herself trapped in a heart-wrenching choice. Two men, both claiming her heart, but with vastly different futures. One is a prince, risking everything in a deadly bid for the throne, willing to sacrifice his life for a crown that may never be his. The other is Alastor Kavish, an elite soldier with a dark past, whose mysterious scars conceal even darker secrets. Will Viella succeed in breaking her chains and claiming her freedom? Or will she be forced to choose between the dangerous prince who could offer her an empire or the tortured soldier whose love is as deep and complex as the secrets he hides?

Summary:  Meng Xing was on his way to send the result of his investigation for his client when suddenly he was hit by a car, and he died on the spot. When he opened his eyes again, he didn't expect to travel in the past, and this time, he became a young master of a wealthy family. What's more, this young master is actually gay, and was arranged to be engaged to another man!  Five years later, just as Meng Xing thought that he will be marrying in a week, the other side forcefully broke up the engagement! He is now free! ... Lin Ze has been excellent since he was young. Not only he is proficient in six arts, but he is even better in martial arts. So, when he was sixteen, he went to jianghu to make his name. But, what he didn't expect before he left was him getting engaged. Five years later, his elder brother called him back to the capital and asked him a favor. What seemingly a familiar capital has actually greatly changed beyond his recognition. It all started with his change of career, which he thought was only temporary. He didn't know that his life would also be changed, and permanently. P(r)etty detective and deeply hidden prince shou x top fighter and wealthy young master gong!

The story about a family's struggle to ensure that, above all else, their youngest escapes from the mines where he was born into slavery. Follow Alistar as he struggles through terror and tragedy, embarking on a road to discover himself and his heritage.

Looking at the hollow building with windows wide open-broken, looking like wide eyes Staring at the destruction. He was weak all over as he fought the dizziness, he wanted to stay alive he truly did but the weight of what has occurred few minutes back seems to wear down up on his soul. looking at himself with blood pumping out from his chest where the iron rod has penetrated him looking down to his legs twisted as if ensuring he wouldn't try to walk again. He looked at the pink colored sky with a single word leaving his mouth. " Why". Before slipping to unconsciousness his life and death unknown

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HE HAS LOST EVERYTHING? WHEN HE HAS NO ONE LEFT TO FIGHT FOR AND NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE? Fresh from breaking up with Jasmine Leigh Olsen, Harlan Brandle goes on a mission to expose a dirty business man in this prequel to Variant Comics' Diamonds and Blood. Along the way, Harlan meets both new and old allies and enemies... but in this world, who can you trust? BOOK 2 OF THE DIAMONDS AND BLOOD SAGA

It tells the story of the struggle of the inhabitants of a small region to become a great nation and a great empire.

As a human, I should be miles away from any large shifter event. Especially the annual Mate Hunt. A hunt for mates. Doesn't that sound barbaric? Yeah, it's as bad as it sounds. Several packs in the area gather as their newly minted adult wolves shift. Females are let into the woods first and are given an hour's head start, just before sundown. Then it's time for the males, ostensibly thrown out to hunt down the scent of their fated (or chosen) mates. It isn't an event for the faint of heart, and it's definitely no place for someone who can't shift. So why the fuck am I here, running my little human heart out, chased by what sounds like an entire pack of wolves? Great question. I don't know, either. But I'm here. Surrounded by howls fueled by the thrill of the hunt. Feet bleeding. Lungs freezing. I am so fucked. ---- R18. Dark themes, including but not limited to: Murder, attempted murder, a stack of dead bodies, betrayal, mild sociopathy, an ML who appears to bathe in red flags despite his favorite color being green, an unwarranted hatred of blueberry muffins, and pillow thievery.

In a dimly lit alley, where shadows danced with the flickering streetlights, a mysterious figure appeared, shrouded in the smell of alcohol and fatigue. "You're quite the slacker I see, young'un," he drawled, his weathered features reflecting a life on the edge. I sighed, scraping up the fallen pizza from the grimy pavement. "Well, there's nothing in this world that seems to make me want to give it my all," I retorted, my voice tinged with resignation. The man smirked, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I see, huh? You're already in that age too..." Standing up, I met his gaze squarely. "I've always been this way ever since I was born. I learned not to expect much in this world, so there's no point giving much anyway." With a chuckle, he patted me on the shoulder. "Hahaha, that's probably just you being lazy, y'know? The amount of effort you give is the amount you get, that's the law of equivalent exchange after all," he quipped, vanishing away into the darkness. But to me, life was never about balance or equal exchange. It was a relentless torrent of hardship and struggle, devoid of fairness or justice. ----

Meet Hana, a not-so young clumsy housewife, who got lost in a different world when she stepped out for a short grocery shopping session. How can this aunty survive without skills or even a 'golden finger'? What actually can a housewife do besides cooking and cleaning? There's nobody around at all, so she can't even scheme. Is she destined to die in a foreign place full of trees as a side character? Or will she step up and find her own 'edge' in order to survive? Follow her colorful (cooking?) journey and her struggles to carve up a humble abode (sojourn) which she could call her own while awaiting for the beloved of her life to rescue her from her nightmarish predicament. Will her beloved even be able to rescue her? Will she obtain benefits and unimaginable wonders as she struggles day to day to survive? Will she one day obtain super powers as a transmigrator should? Let us wait and see while rooting for this bumbling yet lovable housewife ASTHW map: https://www.patreon.com/posts/asthw-asthw-map-23601459 Chapter update schedule: 1 chapter/2 weeks, on Mondays, 0900 GMT+8 (2nd and 4th week of each month) Note from Authors: Hi, Mr and Mrs Mooncat here. Our work is quite different with distinct local flavors as it is based on our ancestral home in a small Asian country, Malaysia (although currently, we're residing on the moon). Hence, expect a lot of footnotes, local food, places, and slangs within ;) Subscribers can access: 1. Advanced chapters 2. Images from locked chapters (start from Jan 2024) 3. Auxiliary support post explaining about the chapters in more detail 4. Sporadic locked side stories If you like our work, do write a review, rate, comment, and like for us! Enjoy! :) Follow us in Scribblehub to get first-hand news! Mr and Mrs Mooncat Azlan Shah and Nadia Ong mrandmrsmooncat@gmail.com Instagram: mrs.mooncat

In a world where power is ruthlessly sought and brutally wielded, a boy who has known only chains and servitude. Born into slavery, his life takes a horrifying turn when he becomes the subject of a gruesome experiment.

Noah always felt like a shadow in his own family. With an older brother like Henry—ruthless, violent, and always in control—Noah was trapped between expectation and fear. Art was his escape, the only thing that was truly his. But when an art battle meant to determine the best artist takes a dark turn, Noah finds himself caught in a war far bigger than a canvas. Liam, sharp-tongued and fearless, has made too many enemies, and Henry is at the top of that list. What started as a personal grudge has escalated into an all-out hunt, with gangs and dangerous alliances stacking the odds against Liam. As tensions rise and fists fly, Noah is forced to choose: stay hidden in the shadows or step into the chaos and take control of his own fate. In a world where art and violence collide, dreams are drawn in lines of ink—but survival is written in blood.

In a world where true humanity has vanished, a doll by the name Riona, created with feelings, longs for her own life after years of being passed from child to child. Her desperate wish to become human is granted by an enigmatic entity, thrusting her into a cruel and corrupt reality. As Riona navigates this harsh world, she clings to the hope of finding and spreading the lost essence of true humanity. This tale explores whether innocence can survive and shine in a world where humans rarely act like humans.

A teen from earth gets reborn to a world full of magic and summons. How will he cope into the world full of mysteries and powerfull creatures. Read to find the journey of Areck Yeck

This story is a GL aka Girl love also known as Yuri. For Dyllis it was like every other day just walking home as strangers sneer at her for no reason whatsoever.  Dyllis has always felt insecure about her face, she has been called many names, all of which hurt her feelings. That was until she died a tragic death by saving another from a group of thugs. Who would have thought an ugly girl like her was pitied for a second chance?

Rhaiven Mendoza, the great playboy known throughout campus. Because of his strange stubbornness, he had to be shot by a nanny so that someone could watch over him. But, all the babysitters his parents take do not last long because of its cruelty. Until they find a counterpart. Haila who can do everything for her family. Will they get along or will Haila also be among the babysitters she expelled?

In a prestigious girls' boarding high school, a teenage girl's quest for desire to challenge authority, break rules, and maintain independence, takes a destructive turn. Tempted by false friendships and evil intentions, she's kidnapped and thrust into the dark world of human trafficking. Will she find the strength to escape, or become a statistic?

Gifted a candle that was said to make wishes come true, Alice Clemente burned it to find herself awake in a different world. She had wished for a life of adventure away from the city and its routine. With her wish granted, she was no longer in the 21st century and was instead lost in the middle of the Kingdom of Gladiolum, a place reminiscent of the 1800s. With luck, she soon gained connections to the rich and powerful of this new world— the nobility. However, how much of it was good and how much of it would eventually be detrimental? After all, mingling with royals not only meant extravagance and daily parties. It also meant warfare and death. Caught in the middle of the two princes and other nobles, Alice would soon have to face the battle between those two royal brothers― a fight for the throne. She had wished for adventure, after all, and she received just as such. Kept in the center of all this, would Alice be able to emerge from the rabbit hole unscathed? Or will the overwhelming troubles of love and war be too much for her to bear? *** “And what if you, too, are unable to help?” Alice threw the question back. “What if helping would risk everything?” Spade didn’t miss a beat. “You are everything.” “Don’t say things that you don’t mean,” Alice chided. “You’ll leave a trail of broken hearts.” “And would you believe me if I say that I have no intention of breaking yours?” Spade countered. “However, mine is yours to play with. Shatter it, fix it, do anything you desire. As long as it feels the warmth of your hand, I am content.” *** Image used in cover not mine.

In the darkest and most cruelest dungeon is the birth of a specie who lives his every day life trying not to fall prey to the claws of the predators. To survive amongst predators, one most shed off the flesh of a prey and take on the skin of an even bigger predator. P:S be sure to check out my other novel "Lord Of The Sky" Power Ranking Note The numbers refer to existential value, and all lifeforms has it. ADVENTURER GUILD POWER RANKING Lv 1 - 20 = F (1 - 49) Lv 20 - 30 = E (50 - 99) Lv 30 - 50 = D (100 - 499) Lv 50 - 60 = C (500 - 999) Lv 60 - 80 = B (1,000 - 4,999) Lv 80 - 100 = A (5,000 - 9,999) Lv 100 - 200 = S (10,000 - 19,999) Lv 200 - 500 = SS (20,000 - 29,999) LV 500 - 900 = SSS (30,000 - 49,999) LV 900 - 1000 = XS (50,000 - 99,999) SPIRITUAL ENTITY RANKING SYSTEM BELOW ■MONSTERS AND OTHER NON-HUMAN LIFEFORMS ●Apocalypse > 100,000,000 - 1,000,000,000 ●Armageddon > 10,000,000 - 99,999,999 ●Cataclysm > 1,000,000 - 9,999,999 ●Disaster > 100,000 - 999,999 ■HUMAN ●Transcendent > 100,000,000 - 1,000,000,000 ●Warlord > 10,000,000 - 99,999,999 ●Mystical > 1,000,000 - 9,999,999 ●Heroic > 100,000 - 999,999 Note The numbers refer to existential value, and all lifeforms has it. Cover does not belong to me, credit goes to whoever made it

a boy who is mentally unstable due to past experience and afraid to get into any relationship and a boy who is cursed to loose his love ones eventually falling for one another in a mysterious school where students often commit sucide without any reason...

this is the story in which Señor Dante is reluctant to have a second chance to be a strong warrior for his world but without any of his memories will this world be saved? or will he fall into despair again because of the chaos of the monsters?