Cambridge Companion To Crime

Every villain has a backstory—a tragic loss, a moment of rejection, or a life tainted by hardship. They are shaped by the cruelty of the world, pushed to the edge by a string of misfortunes. But not me. I am not a product of circumstance or suffering. I am the villain by 'choice'. I have no excuse, no sob story to explain my path. I embrace it because it is my dream, my desire, my rebellion against the predictable, the expected. I do not need a reason to be dark—I choose this. And that, in itself, makes me dangerous.

"It’s hard to describe him — how does one describe a man who exists more than once? One part of him, or maybe it is easier to say one of him, is perhaps humanity’s most dangerous — and, if I may add, most insane — warrior. Another one is said to have stolen both my sister's heart and that of the young Vixen, though the stories differ wildly. Some claim it was only the Original who committed these misdeeds, while others say it was two, or even three of his incarnations. But one thing I can tell you with absolute certainty: you must stop him. Every version of him. Should the Grey succeed in breaching the fortress, then forget the prayers, for not even the gods will be able to save us. Neither the Old nor the New." —One hundred and six years after the Shardwar, a letter from Prince Eldren to his father, the Thirty-Third Sky King.

Life has a way of testing us, like going to fight for your heart even when you knew from the beginning you would lose? Why do we do this? To love what does not love us. To chase what pushes us. To treasure what made us feel worthless. What does it feel like to be so desperate for love?

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

Carlo discovers that his daughter, Alia, has been invaded by a mysterious force, transforming her into an empowered ‘Teller of Tales.’ This force not only changes Alia but also attracts the attention of a secret organization that seeks to exploit her abilities for their own hidden agendas. To protect his daughter and everything he holds dear, Carlo is determined to confront this organization. Along the way, he must face not only his enemies but also his inner struggles, find allies, and gradually uncover the truth about the organization, all while safeguarding his beloved family.

Charlotte loses everything and goes on the run after her entire species is attacked in the soo called holy wars. Finally she finds stability in a small town near the border under the guise of Avery. With the hero's party believing that they have brought the demons to extinction. They decide to settle down in a quite town now that their mission has been fulfilled, which just so happens to be the same one where Charlotte is hiding. Can Charlotte now known as "Avery" hide her secret.?? Will she chose to take revenge for her species?? Can she finally find peace in her life after experiencing the horrors of war??

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines!

Ace and Felix, two childhood bestfriend, went to the woodland home-school, to find the cause of Leo, Ace's older brother's death. But, when they reached there, their love blossoms with the student council members. Zane and Asher. They are bound to find the things going in school. But the school have a deeper mess than they ever thought off. Will they break free the school? Or will all four of them also becomes the prey?

"Don't you have someone waiting for you in Itaca Captain? Maybe a wife or a son?!" I was so furious I didn't even notice the complete shock on Odysseus' face, and his shock rapidly turned into anger as well. "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! YOU KNOW THERE'S NOBODY IN ITACA WAITING FOR ME!" "HOW DARE YOU TALK LIKE THAT? WHAT ABOUT PENELOPE AND TELEMACHUS?!" "WHO THE FUCK ARE THESE PEOPLE NOW?!" And that was the moment everything I thought I knew crumbled. [!attention! Detected false knowledge and incongruity within the soul] [please remember that the odyssey from your world is a fiction created several hundreds years after the story took place] [this is not a book]

A story about a young teenager who was involved in a murder case.Podie a nineteen years old college student got himself in a big trouble. who will be there to help him?, his dead parents or the Hot cop Jonathan. found out by reading the book.

Generations after the mechanic wars landed on Xandria and supposedly destroyed everything that was magical and pure, the planet is now ruled by powerful Royal houses and is at a fatal risk of reliving its years of death. The Skyfall prophecy spoken years ago when the mechanic wars ended seems to be getting closer to completion with every breath. War is brewing...

Mr Charles a billionaire sent his son on disguise to his hometown school, where commoners lives, in other to see the world in a different. find out how his son overcome this experience

Dalam kekacauan dunia yang terus terjadi. Keadilan yang kehilangan maknanya. Dalam genggaman dunia yang mencekik kemanusiaan. Namun apakah dunia ini bisa memiliki pahlawan seperti dalam kisah fiksi yang tertulis? Dalam setiap koin terdapat dua sisi. namun, itu tetaplah koin, terlihat dari manapun sisinya. Kiyoichi haruko. Siapakah dia sebenarnya? Apakah dia memang seorang anak SMA biasa? Namun dialah satu-satunya orang dalam sisi koin yang berbeda. Sisi yang dapat memutar selurub dunia ini menjadi hal yang berbeda.

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In the glittering world of art and high society, a notorious thief known only as the "Ace of Spades" leaves a trail of stolen masterpieces and shattered security systems in their wake. With each heist, a new masterpiece vanishes, replaced by a flawless forgery and a single calling card. Driven by an obsession for the thrill of the chase and the beauty of creation, the thief believes nothing can rival the allure of their daring escapades. But when an audacious plan leads them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a rival as clever and enigmatic as themselves, the rules of the game begin to change. What begins as a battle of wits evolves into something far more unpredictable—a connection neither of them expected. In the shadows of stolen treasures and hidden truths, their obsession transforms into a quest for something deeper. As passion and betrayal intertwine, the two must navigate a world where trust is the ultimate risk and love may be the greatest heist of all. Can they find a way to outsmart their pasts and each other, or will their tangled hearts lead to their ultimate undoing?

To be better than anyone; A sentence Spade Meadows always repeated in her mind. Pretty egoistical, isn't it? Though she didn't care, as long as she slayed the Vampires that mercilessly killed innocent people, she didn't care about how she would be seen as. After all, the medal has two sides. Being a lone hunter with no memories of her past, Spade finds comfort in music and soon after joins a band where she becomes the main guitarist. She, who thought that she was devoided of emotions finds herself getting fairly attached to her bandmate. An unfortunate mistake, she realized. However, it was all too late for her to fix her mistake, resulting in new problems to be born. DISCLAIMERS! ______________________ The picture I used for the book cover is not mine, credits go to their rightful owners. Any characters, names, and places mentioned are all made up and are all part of the author's(me) imagination. (Aside from the Vampires as they already existed in the world of fiction.) Please do not copy the plot of this story or at least ask me for permission to use certain parts of it. All rights reserved.

"I do not accept this pregnancy! I don't know what you're going to do but it is not my problem, and if anyone ever comes to know, you will regret it, Valerie." That was how her life crumbled. After a one-night stand with the alpha's son, she gets pregnant but Rohan is not ready to accept the pregnancy, she leaves the pack and gives birth to her babies, struggling to take care of them by herself. One night she comes back home and her kids are missing, and she is forced to return to Rohan to ask him for help and he agrees on condition. But conditions are not enough to stop them from falling in love with each other and making the same mistake they made years ago. But will he accept her? And is he willing to ruin his marriage to be with her? Or would Valerie find love elsewhere? And with whom?

Rebirth story with Fusion system to protagonist . Not Original changed only location and name

"I am the one who could save humanity from its misery." --- Tasked with traveling back to the past, Ophelia holds the key to altering the future and preventing humanity’s greatest nightmare. But as she navigates a world of unfamiliar customs and hidden truths, one question haunts her: Can she truly change the fate of the future, or is she destined to fail? -Synopsis inspired by : Omniscient Reader- --- •This novel is inspired by: -Dr. Stone (anime & manga) -Historical romance novel & manhwa Enjoy your reading time~

Lin Shirong was reborn in the summer of 1980. In his previous life, he had poor judgment when it came to people and relied too much on matchmakers. This led to his children having unhappy marriages, two useless sons-in-law, and several daughters-in-law who turned the family into a chaotic mess. Determined to change the course of his family’s future, Lin Shirong decided that in this life, he would personally find suitable partners for his children. Years later, during a gathering with old friends, the topic of conversation turned to their daughters-in-law and whether they were filial. The old men couldn't help but brag about their own families. Lin Shirong waited patiently for their boasting to run its course. Then, with a knowing smile, he took out his phone and posted a status update on WeChat Moments, writing: "I’m feeling restless staying at home all day—thinking of going out for a walk." The post barely had a chance to settle before his five daughters-in-law, scattered across different cities, started calling him one after another: The eldest daughter-in-law: “Dad, where do you want to go? I’ll pick you up right away!” The second daughter-in-law: “Dad, the Bird’s Nest Stadium just finished construction. Let me come get you so we can go see it together!” The third daughter-in-law: “Dad, among the Five Great Mountains, you haven’t visited Huashan yet. The weather is perfect right now. How about I pick you up and we go on a little trip?” The fourth daughter-in-law: [Her call was so enthusiastic it left no room for doubt.] The youngest daughter-in-law: [Equally excited and eager to make plans.] The scene left Lin Shirong’s old friends utterly speechless. Their earlier boasts paled in comparison, and their envy was unmistakable as their faces turned red!

Ashes to Aegis Synopsis Hugo Alves lived a life of torment. Born into poverty in the favelas of Brazil, his autism and ADD made him an easy target for cruelty and mockery. After 36 years of pain, loneliness, and unfulfilled dreams, he took his own life, believing his suffering had come to an end. But fate had other plans. Reborn in a world of swords and magic as Aron D’ark, Hugo awakens to a life he could never have imagined. Surrounded by a loving family in a noble household, Aron discovers he wields extraordinary powers—an affinity for both light and darkness that defies the natural order. Determined to protect the family that shows him the unconditional love he never knew, Aron embarks on a journey to master his magic, uncover the secrets of his reincarnation, and navigate a world filled with political intrigue, dangerous monsters, and alien invaders threatening its very existence. But Aron’s past life has left him scarred. Cynical and distrustful, he struggles to open his heart, even as he finds allies in unexpected places—including a peasant girl he saves as a child and the quirky, mysterious companions who join his quest. As he rises from the ashes of his tragic first life, Aron must decide what kind of shield he will become. Will he forge his destiny as a protector, or will the shadows of his past consume him once more? In Ashes to Aegis, the battle is not just against enemies but within—a journey of redemption, growth, and the unyielding fight for a brighter future.

Dr. Elliot Reeve is a brilliant forensic pathologist, a man with a gift for uncovering the truths the dead leave behind.

As a struggling, broke, orphaned college student, Olivia Amorth needs every penny she can get. So when she finds a job as a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery that pays enough for a month’s rent in just one night, she jumps at the chance—along with her best friend, Mia. On their first night as grave cleaners, Olivia and her best friend Mia encounter a mysterious figure sitting atop a gravestone, looking at them hauntingly. As they delve into a realm of restless spirits, they must face dark forces that threaten the balance between the living and the dead, aided by the cursed Cain. Companion for the Dead is a chilling exploration of bravery, connection, and the search for one’s true identity in a supernatural world

This isn't a novel . You can just say this is a short story of a person on his path to invincibility. PS- I am a newbie.THERE IS 16 CH ONLY.