Brightest Lantern

744 après J.-C., Chang’an, capitale cosmopolite et foisonnante de l’Empire Tang. Alors que la ville s’apprête à célébrer le Festival des Lanternes, un complot se trame dans l’ombre : des survivants d’un royaume déchu d’Asie centrale se préparent à frapper en plein cœur de la métropole. Mais ce n’est pas tout : au palais, les intrigues sont tout aussi explosives. L’Empereur vieillissant prévoit d’annoncer la régence de son Chancelier de Droite avant de disparaître dans les montagnes avec sa jeune amante. Une nomination qui pourrait renverser le Prince Héritier réformiste — ou pire, le conduire à la potence. Li Bi, jeune prêtre taoïste et chef des renseignements, n’a que 24 heures pour déjouer l’attaque et empêcher la prise de pouvoir du Chancelier. Mais après une tentative désastreuse pour capturer les conspirateurs, il doit faire appel à Zhang Xiao Jing, un vétéran de guerre condamné à mort : ancien chef de la police adoré de ses hommes, mais aussi meurtrier de son dernier supérieur direct. Chang’an s’apprête à brûler — reste à savoir qui tiendra la torche.

The Beginning of the Beginnings invites readers into a sweeping epic of creation, rebellion, and ultimate redemption, where cosmic forces clash and divine realms unfold in a spectacular fusion of biblical inspiration and high fantasy. Before time began, Yahweh forged Heaven and Higher Heaven—vast, awe-inspiring realms filled with angelic beings, from the earliest primordial spirits to towering celestial warriors. For ages, peace reigned. But Lucifer, once the brightest of angels, dared to challenge the Creator. His insurrection ignites the First War in Heaven, as a third of the angelic host rallies to his side, shaking the foundations of eternity. While Heaven and Hell collide in cosmic battle, Yahweh brings forth humanity in the Material World, introducing the gift—and peril—of free will. But Lucifer’s darkness soon taints this new creation, leading to the Fall of Man and unleashing trials that threaten Earth’s very soul. Amidst this turmoil, Yahweh’s intervention takes a personal form through Jesus Christ, a beacon of hope and salvation, as humanity struggles between light and shadow. The story crescendos with explosive battles, as angelic armies and demonic legions wage war across divine realms. Archangels face the princes of Hell in breathtaking encounters, while the Lake of Fire stirs with ancient powers and the Last Dragon of Light awakens, heralding the final confrontation. The fate of all existence teeters on the edge as good and evil, faith and betrayal, collide in the ultimate showdown. In The Beginning of the Beginnings, readers will find a richly layered universe where familiar biblical themes are given new life, woven with thrilling fantasy and gripping stakes. This is the story of divine creation, rebellion, and the unbreakable resolve of the forces of light—an unforgettable journey into the origins of good and evil, faith and sacrifice, and the eternal quest for redemption. These are links for Exlusive Content like leaks and early access to future chapters that i will realese here: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/simonsmolnik Patreon: https://patreon.com/SimonSmolnik?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

【Pure Immortal Heroic Fantasy, infused with both immortal intent and gallant spirit, refining insights on human relationships, seeking immortality, more than thirty thousand reservations, averaging nine thousand】 Forever reminiscing rivers and lakes under silvery hair, desiring to return to the cosmos in a simple boat. Peach and plum blossoms in the spring breeze, a cup of wine; rivers and lakes in the night rain, a lantern for ten years. Chen Dengming stepped into the chaotic world of rivers and lakes, only reaching the Innate Realm in his twilight, but Innate Martial Arts wasn't the ultimate destination of his heart's rivers and lakes, it was to cultivate for longevity that marked the beginning of his dreams. If practicing Kung Fu can prolong life, then cultivating the Dao can certainly point directly to immortality. Practicing martial arts, refining Gu, cultivating Dao, seeking longevity... This is a story about an ordinary traveler stepping into rivers and lakes, into the World of True Cultivation, seeking the path to immortality one step at a time. Read about cultivation in the twilight years, savor the vigorous life! Young reader, you truly understand cultivation! ...This book was formerly titled "Late Bloomer: My Immortal Life"! (The author has previously completed a nearly five million word, eighty thousand high reservation three-star martial arts masterpiece, "Indestructible Mighty Fortress Leader," rest assured and enjoy)

“Can I trust that your feelings won't impact this?” he asked, staring at her with a menacing intensity. “I'm here for the job. You require someone to play a role, and I simply need payment. This is strictly a business deal. Let's both wear our brightest smiles," she replied, maintaining a serene expression not flinching a bit at the intensity of his stare. *** “What if a client develops feelings for you?” he inquired. Venessa's heart skipped a beat at his words but she was still able to maintain her composure. “My job forbids it, as long as I'm bound by the contract,” she murmured, just audible enough for him to hear. *** Vanessa, an ordinary college student, lands a job at an escort rental agency after losing her previous one in an unfortunate incident. There, she encounters Jayden, a successful CEO seeking a rental girlfriend who won't fall for him, as he's still enamoured with his celebrity partner. However, despite his intentions, Jayden ends up falling in love first because he can't help but fall for her charms. As their professional arrangement becomes increasingly complicated, both must grapple with their growing feelings and the boundaries of their business relationship. Will Jayden accept his newfound emotions, and will Venessa remain strictly professional or succumb to love? *** This book has a little element of fantasy as the male lead comes from a secret clan of immortals. Seat back a enjoy how mysteries are unravelled and our Ml and Fl fall in love.

I closed my eyes with a sigh and let the needle slip through limp fingers. It wasn’t like anyone would miss me. They could always find someone else to beat or rape. The nothingness was a relief. At least now I have peace. Only...since when did 'nothingness' have so many gods? As one of ten heroes chosen by the Divine, I was sent to another world to fend off a demon invasion. But, the gods aren’t all helpful, and treat this as a game. Waking up in the magical world of Enusia, I found myself cursed and alone, clapped in chains and despised. This world was worse, far worse than the playground I so naively left behind, filled with betrayal, pain, and death. I've heard that the brightest lights cast the longest shadows. Perhaps, in this life, I can find if that's true. I'm tired of living in the dark. It's time to find the light. Discord: https://discord.gg/PX3xqJdZMY

Astrael, a celestial star, once one of the brightest and most revered in the celestial realm. His ruthless pursuit of order and disregard for life's fragility in the mortal realm eventually led to his downfall. Luna Solis, a renowned photographer who is slowly losing her sight due to a rare condition and, with it, her will to live. Taking on one last project, she crosses paths with the cold, ruthless Astrael. Not wanting anything to go wrong, she clashes with the arrogant businessman, not knowing that their fate might be bound together for eternity...

A secret. A blade. A crown. "In this moonless night, where stars guide many to Neverland, my compass points to you, for you are my true north, the brightest star in the sky." TW: Blood, gore, violence, all that stuff.

In a world where everything decays, where mirrors shatter and time slips by unnoticed, the narrator stands in quiet despair, watching it all crumble. Life feels futile, a never-ending cycle of meaningless pursuit, where even the brightest achievements fade into dust. Echoes That You Ignore explores the darkness of existence, where death is the only certainty, and yet, we continue on, because what else is there to do? A raw, introspective journey into the futility of life, where even the search for meaning is ultimately meaningless.

Time Gap Queen and the Alpha Apex Predators series will continue on in this Novel. Time is at the brink of running out for Kai to find a safe place to hide Victoria from the Vampire Covenant as other threats begin to rise. Vampires from other dimensional worlds begin to lurk on Earth as they await the go-ahead to kill Victoria. Worry strikes Kai's mind and heart because he doesn't know if she'll get her votes, but even if she does, it's inevitable that vampires from every species will strike to kill his mate. With time slipping away, he and his friends also keep trying to search for Grandpa Vlad, the Collin Coven Headmaster because he needs his help to prepare for a rumored vampiric World War Three to transpire. Not to mention, it's time they all faced their biggest rivals who want to steal Victoria and Kai's sister-in-law Zoey to make their Coven the strongest. Can Kai take on these threats from other Alpha vampires that either want his mate for themselves or wish to kill her? Will Kai be able to transform Victoria into her true form as a vampiress or will her fate to live be demised too soon? While Kai and his friends are doing what it takes to ensure his pregnant mate survives long enough to turn her on the Brightest Blue Moon, Victoria still struggles to keep her time-gap gift under control. As the Brightest Blue Moon nears, her psychic time-gap gift to mentally travel to the past keeps getting stronger. At the same time, she's trying to prepare herself for motherhood to care for her immortal babies. Nothing gets any easier when she has a ton of maniac vampires and their Alphas trying to kill her. In her futile attempt to keep herself and her unborn vamp babies protected against these intelligent vampires, she learns quickly that it's nearly impossible. As usual, she fights for her survival. At the same time, she's drawn closer to Kai because of the blue moon, but a part of her heart is still snared by her first lover. Between their ups and downs as a fated couple, they always find a way to balance each other. The first novel called: "Time Gap Queen and the Alpha Apex Predators" is still under editing and needs to be rewritten to fix some flaws I made with the FL, but it is completed. "DO NOT" let those flaws reflect on this novel because it will take time to fix them. This is my first time writing a series like this, so it's been a learning experience for me with writing a Fl. The story isn't all romance. This storyline runs deeper than that, and the vampires aren't weak. Also, it's only labeled as historical because the FL can mentally travel to past events in ancient times. This second Novel will be dark, gory, murderous, bloody, and steamy hot like the first one. You've been warned. Further warnings will be added as needed in certain chapters. I recommend reading the first novel before starting this one to avoid some confusion. If not, just let things play out in this novel as recaps will be added to grasp certain events and the vampires' way of life. Overall, the story will take a whole new direction, so you can read it as a standalone if you wish. I will leave reference chapters from the first novel for you to read if you want to glance at it. Enjoy the action and suspense with these bloodthirsty vampires and vampiresses. Feel free to follow me on Discord: sara88#4303

There will always be a battle between two concepts that stay relatively the same throughout every story, life vs. death, light vs. darkness, evil vs. good, but they all fall under one category…Negativity and Positivity. In our minds that is all they are, just concepts. But…what if they were people? Beings that feel, can move, have emotions, and have their own story. Bundle up everything that those two concepts are and you can create two embodiments, one for each idea. Can we understand what they feel in our minds? No, we cannot, but here…they are honest and exist among us. We must watch, we must listen, as they become real in our hearts and minds, they deserve a spot in the light—the darkest abyss vs. the brightest stars.

You have to endure the strong storm if you want to enjoy the brightest sunshine. -Bamby Eugenio

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.

In a universe where steam-powered ships sail the stars, a young mechanic named Jasper LaBrant joins the crew of the HMS Protea, hoping to find his place among the cosmos. There, he meets Thaddeus Beaufort, the vessel's blind chief engineer, whose brilliance is matched only by his biting wit and closely guarded heart. Thaddeus's brilliant mind is often overshadowed by his ethereal beauty—a beauty that seems to captivate and ensnare the heart of anyone who crosses his path, whether he wills it or not. As Jasper and Thaddeus navigate the complexities of their growing connection, an attack by the notorious pirate Captain Silas Vex tears them apart. With Thaddeus taken captive and the Protea crippled, Jasper must embark on a desperate rescue mission with the aid of an unlikely ally. On a distant, alien world, Thaddeus finds himself ensnared in a web of ritual and politics, facing an obsessive prince determined to possess him body and soul. To survive, he'll need to rely on his unparalleled intellect, his knowledge of forbidden xenobotany, and the very allure he's always seen as a curse. Above all else, Thaddeus must hold fast to his unshakable belief that Jasper will find him. Visceral and passionate, this steampunk space opera weaves a tale of love, survival, and the unbreakable bonds that draw us together in the face of impossible odds. Set in a richly imagined universe filled with alien wonders and dark delights, it's a story that explores the power and peril in being seen, desired, and ultimately claimed by those who would possess the brightest among the stars. THIS IS RATED 18 FOR A REASON. Trigger warnings: Violence Alcohol use Injury Emotional abuse Captivity/Imprisonment Implied Forced Marriage Molestation/Unwanted touching

In the heart of Manila, where the city's vibrant pulse beats strongest, a darkness looms, threatening to engulf its streets and its people. "Guardians of Manila: The Siege of Shadows" tells the story of Piolo, a young man whose destiny is irrevocably intertwined with the fate of his beloved city. Born and raised in the bustling metropolis, Piolo discovers he possesses powers that set him apart, destined to fight against the creeping malevolence known only as The Shadow. With the city teetering on the brink of despair, Piolo, guided by the mysterious Mateo, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and heroism. He forms an unlikely alliance with fellow guardians, each bearing their own scars and stories, united by a common purpose. Together, they navigate the treacherous underbelly of Manila, confronting their darkest fears and the growing power of The Shadow. As the final battle looms, Piolo and his allies must muster all their strength, courage, and hope to save their city. Facing insurmountable odds, their fight is not just for survival but for the soul of Manila itself. "Guardians of Manila: The Siege of Shadows" is a tale of resilience, brotherhood, and the indomitable human spirit, a testament to the light that shines brightest in the darkest of times.

Sol Calientos is a 17-year-old boy living in Luminata City, known as the brightest city in the world. His childhood best friend, also 17 years old, is a girl named Luna Orouku. The two friends were interested in exploration from a very young age and dreamed of exploring the entire world beyond Luminata City. With this dream, the two invested in free-running as a means to traverse through the city. Sol, himself, is a bit of a comic book and video game nerd, always having the dream to become a superhero. Luna always played the damsel role to appease her friend’s dream. As far as they know, it’s all just a fantasy, but everything is about to change. This novel is what I'd like to call a Hero Action Drama. It focuses on heavily on its characters and how this futuristic, but grounded world affects them. TW: Heavy, non-graphic violence, T-rated language. Some intense traumatic topics will be referenced such as torture, abuse, and human trafficking. A warning will be placed before such a scene takes place.

In the bustling heart of London and the regal expanses of Rajasthan, two worlds collide in an enchanting tale of love, legacy, and mystery. Sanjana Singhania, an accomplished and independent woman, lives a life of elegance in her luxurious penthouse. Haunted by nightmares from a past she cannot escape, she channels her energy into managing her responsibilities and sustaining her impeccable image. Despite her outward strength and poise, she harbors a deep loneliness, a void left by the tragic loss of her family in India and the relentless pressures of her journey. Meanwhile, in the majestic Raghuvansh Palace of Rajasthan, Shivansh Raghuvansh, the dashing Yuvraj, shoulders the weight of a royal legacy. Despite his privileged upbringing, his life is marked by a haunting tragedy that claimed the lives of the women he loved most—his mother, grandmother, and two aunts. These losses not only left a scar on his heart but also forged a deep bond among the remaining Raghuvansh men, making Shivansh the de facto guardian of his younger brothers. Drawn together by their shared burdens and the allure of a destiny intertwined by fate, they embark on a journey of romance that spans continents and cultures. But beneath the surface of their burgeoning love lies a mysterious thread. Both Sanjana and Shivansh are plagued by enigmatic dreams and unsettling occurrences that hint at a hidden past neither fully understands. As they delve deeper into their family histories, they uncover secrets that have been buried for decades—secrets that could alter the course of their lives and their love. Sanjana and Shivansh must navigate the delicate balance of honoring tradition while embracing modernity. Together, they face political intrigue, familial expectations, and the ever-present shadow of the mysteries that seek to unravel their world. "The Royal Threads of Love and Heart" is an epic tale of romance and resilience, where the past and present intertwine, and where love must conquer the deepest of secrets to shine its brightest.

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Lila Hayes has always found peace and inspiration in her coastal town, where she creates beautiful lanterns that light up the annual Lantern Festival. Her lanterns are not only a local tradition but also a symbol of hope and renewal. Despite her success, Lila feels a sense of loneliness and longs for a deeper connection. Ethan Lawson, a historian and writer, returns to the town where he grew up after spending years researching and writing about various historical events. He arrives just in time for the Lantern Festival, drawn by its enchanting reputation and the town’s rich history. Ethan is particularly interested in a local legend about a hidden romance tied to the festival. When Ethan visits Lila’s art studio, he is captivated by her lanterns and the stories behind them. Intrigued by the legend, he convinces Lila to help him uncover the truth behind the old tale, believing it could provide the perfect inspiration for his book. As they delve into the town’s history and the legend of a lost romance, Lila and Ethan begin to spend more time together. Their research leads them to uncover hidden places and old secrets, and their collaboration gradually turns into a deep and meaningful connection. Their journey is filled with charming town festivals, late-night lantern crafting sessions, and moments of introspection. Lila and Ethan discover that their own stories are intertwined with the legend they are unraveling, leading to unexpected revelations about their own desires and dreams. As the Lantern Festival approaches, Lila and Ethan face their fears and insecurities. Ethan grapples with the possibility of returning to his life away from the town, while Lila contemplates opening her heart to someone new. Together, they must confront their pasts and make a choice about their future. In the end, “Whispers among the lanterns” is a heartwarming story about love, history, and the magic that happens when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and open to new possibilities.

WSA 2025 Entry What can one do against inevitability? Fate? Circumstances out of one’s control? The answer to that, for a human, is not all that much. We toil under the designs of other, pawns in their sick games, moved around while we dance under the illusion of freedom. I had resigned myself to this reality, that it was just how life went, despite my yearning to do more, be more, be above my mortal constraints, above my humanity. Emphasis on had. Fate had now become all but a footnote. ……..………………………… I am writing this book for the sole purpose of sending myself to uni.

Born of ice, forged by fire; destined to burn brightest than them all. - Ginryuu Homura is the illegitimate child of the Frostborn royal family and a rare male Moonchild, a descendant of the long-forgotten lineage of Luna, the Moon Goddess. Born with the revered Blue Flame, a mystical fire infused with both ice and fire, Homura embodies a rare balance of elements. This unique power is rumored to be the key to peace between the opposing forces of fire and frost. Yet, rather than celebrated, Homura’s origins and powers mark him as an outcast, a reminder of a forbidden union. After the devastating Great Ignition, which left elemental factions fractured and weary of one another, the Frostborn seek peace with their ancient rivals, the Solare Empire. As a token of this fragile peace, Homura is chosen as a sacrificial envoy, handed over to the empire despite his royal heritage. Upon his arrival, he is placed as a ward under Kouen, the Commander-in-Chief of the Scorchers—a fierce military faction that venerates Sol, the God of Fire. Kouen, known for his cunning and charm, sees Homura’s blue flame not as a threat, but as a potential weapon that could change the course of history. While others view Homura’s flame with suspicion, Kouen is drawn to its mysterious power, recognizing that it might be instrumental in mending the elemental rifts that led to the Great Ignition.

[Mature Content] "The brightest light casts the darkest shadow" Eirin lived her life in the shadows of her precious friend, but she soon fell into deep chaos after she stumbled upon a humanoid that tried to take her life without an ounce of hesitation. She was saved by a group of people who wielded unknown abilities, and the moment she woke up, it all felt like a nightmare. Just when she thought she had escaped death, the people who saved her are now the ones after her life. Misfortunes started going her way, and creatures unknown to her appeared one by one, taking the most precious person away from her and leaving Eirin in despair. Secrets started unfolding, and the monster Eirin sought for so long was not the one she expected them to be.

Lila Cynder Evie (Evee- eh) thought that she was just an ordinary girl, with all sorts of misfortune. She has lived out her entire life in a foster home where she was never loved by her foster mother Olga, and has been through countless types of abuse. While the only two people who she cared for and loved at the corrupt home, were her little twin foster sisters. One day, Lila's life of hell ends while she receives an acceptance letter to Oasel Academy ("Oh-tsil" Academy). A school and place for people just like her, who possess magical abilities to learn and be wizards and witches. While she enrolls to the magical school, she gets sorted with the rest of the other first years to their different Houses. (And suddenly gets sorted in a new and peculiar house). Due to all challenges and hardships she dealt in her past life, she will have to find a way to survive in the enchanted, school of Oasel. Lila takes on every challenging obstacle, to become a greater and brightest witch. { I dedicate this story to both my older sister Evelyn, my niece Hazel, and my two nephews, Imri and Mars. You guys have made my day magical, and inspire me everyday. I luv u guys!!! }

Tyren lantern has awoken with the knowledge of his world as a game. in said game he is seen as failure by his family and becomes a boss. believing this to be a dream he gets out of bed to unknowingly face the worst day of his young life. Uploads usually happen on the weekend

Taking place in the modern ages, 2024s, the Japanese government has invested in a prestigious, elite academy, The Karasuno Academy, designed to nurture the brightest minds of the future japanese people's and country. Losherk Andrew Avalon, a 17-year-old sociopathy prodigy who held the name of "L.A.A", the world’s greatest detective. The best of the best product of a enigmatic government facility, Andrew’s intelligent seems unmatched, yet his heart remains locked behind the emotional walls built by his troubled past. His life has been a chess game of logic, deception, and psychological warfare, where lies and truths blend seamlessly, and the only rule is winning even though he know he will lose in the end. Driven by his desire to understand the human heart and reclaim the emotions stripped from him, Andrew enrolls in Karasuno Academy. Now in this new environment, Andrew rebuilds the elite task force from his past, once disbanded, and soon becomes glues in solving high-profile cases within Japan. With every case solved and every mystery unraveled by him, Andrew must confront not only criminal but the complexity of human emotions, including his own. "People are all born liars and are mostly used to lying, even to themselves, believing in their supposed honesty. If someone who has never lied truly existed, that very existence would be a lie. For humans, lying becomes a strategic tactic of survival in the game called 'life.' We fail to realize that at birth, that our freedom is none, we are slaves to intuition and fate itself, playing a game where, in the end, we inevitably lose no matter what." -Andrew Philosophy __________________________________ The cover Illustration by... : u/shijmei (Reddit) @ka_w0ruu (Tik Tok) Other Genre : -Psychological -Philosophical -Thriller / Suspense -Crime

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is under major reconstruction due to typos and misplaced chapters... I have left notes about these chapters so you can still read it... The expected date for the completion of the major reconstruction is on July 2023... But I still look forward to your support while this undergoes such editing... "Damn bastards!! You dare do such things in my presence. Let's see you dare." "You damn jerk, you dare run off to play only to suddenly lose contact to us? Let me pummel you to death." "And for you people, I shall get you back for this once I return!!" She didn't want to be there, she wants to live her long life in leisure. But then one had just to disappear for so long and her other companions just came up with the BRIGHTEST idea of ganging up on her and pushing her to go and look for him. Listen to the sarcasm when she used the word 'brightest'. She didn't think it would be easy but she never thought it would be very difficult. 'This place became so noisy,' she thought after knowing the current condition of the place they are supposed to watch over. Why? Because they are the angels known to the people in the land. A land filled with Players, and the indication of their strengths are the numbers in the corners of their eyes. And she and her companions were called angels because they have four numbers that not one in the land could ever have. Or that was how it was supposed to be. "Someone dared create an artificial one, let's see what you got. Once I find you I will show you what the real deal is," she declared. **** Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) VERACITY OF THE PAST (COMPLETED) REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FULFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) LEFT BEHIND BY TIME (COMPLETED) LLAELLEN'S UPDATES (NEVER ENDING) Disclaimer: Cover Photo not mine... Do contact me if I am not allowed to use it... ^_^ Please support me on this page as well: https://patreon.com/user?u=52128033&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

The stars are singing, who can hear them? Light is lost from the world, hope must be reignited, the spark that will lead to the drums of war sounding. One man holds the last lantern that separates humanity from chaos.

Retired from the life of an assassin after he was given a second chance. Ruben Hilston live his life with enjoyment, drinking and eating the best. Until the night before his 19th birthday, his father told him a story... a story of his brother... the night of his birth 19 years ago. His father passed him a chest. Opening the chest...... [You have receive a gift from the consellation The Forgotten Ruler $# %$# ?&%@$%] [System has been gifted...] Pulled into the world of consellations and streaming channels, Ruben accepted his fate and journeyed to find the truth. The journey to become the brightest star... Please note that some of the ideas in the stories aren't original and are inspired from my favourite novels. I hope you enjoy reading!!! WARNING: Some chapters may contain violent scenes unsuitable for young viewers and readers.

As the Spring Festival approaches, lanterns are hung on both sides of the streets, and every household is busy cleaning and preparing for the New Year, creating a strong festive atmosphere. After Zhang Zhengqi sees off the Municipal Party Secretary Li Fengshu at the train station, he receives a phone call informing him that someone has jumped off the building at the Municipal Government Building. He rushes to the scene and finds the deceased to be a woman from an unknown organization. The police have reported to 110 and 120, and the preliminary judgment is suicide triggered by marital emotional issues. Zhang Zhengqi decides not to immediately report to Li Fengshu, but to handle the aftermath first.After Li Fengshu took office, he consulted a classmate who was good at feng shui. The classmate believed that the feng shui of the municipal government building was not good and suggested building an artificial hill to block the negative energy from the south. The city government adopted the suggestion and invested millions in the renovation. Unexpectedly, shortly after the relocation of the municipal government agencies, a cadre died suddenly, and now there has been a suicide by jumping off the building, prompting speculation about whether it is related to feng shui.

Charles Vanlies was born to a wealthy family with their hands in every business possible. From a young age, he was groomed to inherit the family's vast financial empire, his life a relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill to prepare him for the monumental task ahead. But on the day of his wedding, everything changed. All of his dreams shattered in a single moment. Charles's siblings, envious and threatened by his potential, conspired to remove him from the line of inheritance. They orchestrated a heinous plot, manipulating one of his trusted subordinates to carry out their deadly plan. The bomb explosion killed Charles, his wife-to-be, their unborn child, and all the invited guests. Hopes, dreams, and the brightest of futures all vanished in the smoke and fire. In the last moment of his life, Charles thought, "Surrounded by demons, why am I still trying to be different?" A flash of light, and his soul flew off into the unknown. "Your Majesty! The eggs! One of them hatched," one of the servants ran into the throne room. "Finally, tell everyone to welcome my heir!" Demon Empress said.