Isaac Asimov

Synopsis: When has listening to her best friend ever been the wise decision? Luna Ravenwood knew better, or at least, she thought she did. While trying to win over the guy she had a crush on for years, Luna listens to her best friend and decides to use magic to win over Adam Fisk' heart. What could go wrong? Excerpt: "Really? Sweets? You're taking this 'food is the way to a man's heart' a little too seriously." Kwon sneered. He went to grab a cookie from the pile but Luna moved the plate away from him. He raised an eyebrow, probably thinking that she was acting childish. Reaching with his left hand, he made a move toward the plate. What she didn't see was that his right hand was in position with the plate moving right towards it. "Better luck next time." He smiled as he took a bite of the heart-shaped cookie. Adam came back and grabbed another cookie. As he ate, he looked around. "No water?" An idea hit Luna. She fished in her bag for the spare love potion that she had stored in a water bottle. It was completely full and the lid was tightened enough that it could pass as a brand new, unused bottle that she just got out of the machine. "Here you go. I just happened to have an extra." He gratefully accepted the water then he and Kwon walked off toward the coach. Luna slammed the plate into the arms of a confused Carl. It worked. The plan actually worked. She was so excited that she could start dancing at any moment. "Don't celebrate just yet." Isaac pointed to where Adam and Kwon stood talking to the coach. Kwon unscrewed the lid to his water and took a drink. Fear seeped into her. She was positive that Kwon did not have a water with him earlier. She looked down at Adam's hands and saw that he no longer had the bottle filled with love potion. "No!" *This is an fantasy-urban-romance novel.

VILLAIN!? Is that what you call me? Do you know what I have been through? Damn it! My fight is against the puppeteering strings of heaven itself. FATE dealt me this hand, and I'll find peace in it. Even if I have to end the world, I'll sit a king on its ruins. I'm not a good guy. I won't even pretend that I am. But then again, who in this world can truly claim that title? At least I know my heart. What about yours?" ..... Chiron lived an unfortunately miserable life as an orphan. Just when he managed to get rich as a result of a book about a world he saw in his dreams, he was murdered. He was even unable to enjoy his vast wealth before his death. But Fate had other plans for him. He was reborn in the same book he wrote as the main character. Appearing when he was about to undergo circumcision. But that was the least of his problems. After all, according to his book, the main character was to die at the end, risking his life for the safety of the world. To sacrifice one's self for the world was not his style. But the hunt for power and immortality---Now that was his style. However can he win when his enemy is Fate itself and the Gods that command it?...Especially with the Fate Change System he can never truly trust. ...... Note: The MC has no morality. Very Sick Shit happens in this book. I mean things that will make even your parents shy away. You have been warned!!! No Romance= (The Ancestors forbid it) Simping= (The MC would prefer Death please) Familiar bonds= (Family exists only for benefits.) Stray off the part of Power= (only to go kill a nation or something and we back on track) Note: So the first hundred chapters are endearing but very necessary. MC is at his weakest point ever. But it's also what builds his indomitable character and fearless nature. please be patient with it. The wait is worth it. {I never needed to say this before, but please read at least a hundred chapters before you leave a review. Thank you}

{Warning: Mature content} The World called me an abomination, a freak of nature, a stain from my mother's legs. Even after righting their wrongs with my blade, it was still the same. However, in the midst of my despair, one person reached out his warm hand for me. Lucifer Morningstar. Even though he is the Devil spoken of in Legends, I shall take the leap of faith and do his bidding. To take breath in reincarnation in another world and Slaughter my foes: Demons, Angels, Devils, gods, and everything I consider EVIL in my PATH Don't get me wrong, my blade is a respecter of neither man nor beast. All that stand in my way shall FALL to the recreation of a world in the image I see fit. ............ If you want to know how sick this book is, read the first chapter. I still don't know how the idea for this book came out of my head. (Heaven! please forgive me) ..... Demons, Devils, Fallen Angels, Angels, Soul Eaters, Cursers, Witches, Dark elves, Hell beasts, Heaven Beasts, Death Beasts... Practically, Every sick, both rosy and terrible thing of the underworld will be found in this book. My research is deep. (Note: Sick Shit happens here. If you don't have stomach for it, please run. You still have time.)

You have heard that the weak, quiet kid can be dangerous, but do you believe it? When Dante's father suddenly moves them to NYC he already knew it won't be easy after living in a small countryside all his life. He isn't exaggerating because Dante Martinez has always been a weakling. He never defends himself. He is a nerd who rambles a lot about science when he is nervous and the unlucky him has a half sight which means he needs his glasses to even see well making him the perfect target for his bullies. Rumors of aliens trying to invade the world turns into a new sensation but many people thought it was all a lie. But when Dante uses a perfume he found in a waste bin and accidentally awakens his superpowers, he realizes the rumor is true. If he doesn't use his power, the whole human existence will be wiped off by aliens. He is officially the 12th member of Strikeforce [Strikeforce XII] Can the weak nerd be the hero that will save the world or will he be too weak to even last in the Strikeforce? “Akiro Nakamura, Kara Johnson, Liam O’Connor, Rajesh Patel, Mei-Ling Zhang, Sofia Volkov, Isaac Evans, Elena Castillo, Amir Al-Farouq, Talia Hunter, Ethan Ramirez…” [Warning! Unrecognized energy detected.] [Warning! Power overload is imminent.] [Adapting to new parameters…] [Abilities unlocked: Fire, Water, Electricity.] [Dante Martinez: Power Awakened.] [Strikeforce XII are READY] “Welcome to Strikeforce XII” “Mission 12: Earth’s Last Hope - Save the World”

I hunted beasts that were deemed immortal, ripping off their immortal status. I loathed them for they destroyed my home. My anger for them, in one word, immeasurable. Yet look at me, what have I become… I did not need a mirror to realize that I had turned into a werewolf, with the curse of immortality. I tried, again and again, to kill myself, yet it was futile. But hey, wait, I am a beast now. Can’t I crawl in and kill other beasts in this disguise? Haha, foolish Vampire God, this curse is a curse to your entire race, for now, I will obliterate everyone! ..... This is a Book about Gray Waterfell. After living as a human and climbing through pain to Hunt down the Vampire God, he was forced into reincarnation by their earth shattering battle. Naturally, he swore to get his revenge by killing every supernatural creature in the world. But Fate was wicked to him, his new family he was born into was a supernatural family, a Werewolf family. A family that loved him more than the human race he fought for ever did. After Human invasion and massacre took treasure he never had in his previous life, his blade now stare in the confusion of his Vengeance. Supernaturals must be killed, but the pain of losing one's love, must be AVENGED... Author's Note: I noticed that no one really captures the true state of confusion and a sense of loss that comes with getting reborn. For most, the protagonist is just flushed into battle. But this Mc is different, the first 80 chapters allows you to understand why he was forced unto his predicament and the reason for the goals and ambitions he develops. I'll be fair, it's a painful read, but bear through it. Rise to the top is incredible, and once its starts, only blood flows till the end....

Have you ever wondered what the world looks like from the veiled side. How it feels to get all you're normal views changed due to an accident.Well let me tell you it was all fine when all I could see is the white in the world but right now it sucks getting the whole picture in both black and white. I am Kael by the way a normal kid who couldn't mind his own business and got unalived only to be " saved " by a forgotten deity and tasked to revive her long lost clan of lap dogs .Sigh but atleast I got some Op skills.Hehehehe..... ps.the cover isn't mine

As Earth lay depleted by the wealthy elite's exploitation, they fled to another planet, leaving the rest in poverty. A mysterious being appeared, granting the remaining people powerful superhuman abilities. United by newfound gifts, they rose to rebuild, fuelled by a shared resolve to create a just and equitable society, where power served the common good.

Guardian of Time Auteur: Colinh45 Once an ordinary man, Isaac is reborn as the Guardian of Time, tasked with protecting history itself. Guided by the ancient Kronos, he travels across eras—learning from master builders in ancient Egypt and artists like Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance. Each journey deepens his knowledge and leaves traces of his legend, subtly woven into human history. As Isaac collects artifacts and wisdom, he dreams of building a sanctuary to honor the past. But mastering time’s power means grappling with questions of purpose, legacy, and the delicate balance of history. With each era, Isaac grows closer to becoming a true Guardian, crafting a legacy that echoes through eternity. ============================================= Thank you for joining me on this journey with Isaac and Kronos! As this is my first book, I’m still exploring and trying new things in my writing. If there’s anything you didn’t enjoy or think I could do better, I’d love to hear your advice. If you’ve been enjoying the story, please consider giving a Power Stone or leaving a quick review. Your feedback means a lot to me and helps shape what’s to come. Thanks for reading, and I hope to keep exploring the threads of time together!

Isaac Hargrave was a forgotten man—a brilliant but invisible IT specialist, buried in the shadows of a world that never recognized his genius. While society overlooked him, Isaac quietly honed his skills in the one place he held control: the digital realm. But when his latest creation, an unparalleled self-learning algorithm, cracks the most secure systems on the planet, he realizes his power is no longer confined to cyberspace. With this algorithm, Isaac holds the potential to control everything—money, governments, economies, and even the truth itself. As his abilities grow, so does his ambition. What begins as a desire to be seen soon evolves into a quest to reshape the world in his image, eliminating those who have wronged him and consolidating absolute control. But power comes at a cost. The deeper Isaac dives into his newfound influence, the more he loses his humanity. Old friends and allies fall away as Isaac transforms from a reclusive genius into a ruthless mastermind. The world begins to crumble under his rule, but with each step, Isaac justifies his actions as the price of progress. In a world driven by data and dominated by machines, The Algorithm of Power explores the fine line between control and chaos. As Isaac rises from obscurity to the throne of a digital empire, the question becomes: How much power can one person wield before they destroy everything—including themselves? This whole book is written by ChatGPT!

After fighting and brutally dying in World War 3, Isaac Blaze gets reincarnated into a fantasy world with magic, curses, monsters, and many more. The world was everything but a happy place. After many years of living an empty and pointless life in this new world, Blaze decides to give up on everything and open a tavern where he spends all-day drinking alcohol. Blaze no longer cares about anything and decides to mentally isolate himself from everyone, until a bunch of annoying teenagers barged into his tavern and disturbed his peaceful drinking session.

What does it mean to be a king? Ohta was once the most ruthless and famous Mafia boss in all of history. He was so feared that the mere mention of his name made world governments panic in fear of his visit. He climbed to the peak and reached the very pinnacle of mortal existence in power, money, and freedom. And just when he thought he had it all, he touched upon a secret only gods and a few true kings ever did, but before he could understand and dwell on it, he was betrayed by his act of kindness and the king fell However, the eye of Osiris had lessons to teach this king that had knocked on its door, and he was reborn on a parallel earth. Now, he must restart his journey again, build his kingdom, but unlike last time, he must first conquer siblings that want his life, clan enemies, and worse of all, Highschool and Teenage drama. However, this is not the usual high school. For example, why are deadly weapons legal in school? This is Avalon, the school of... https://discord.gg/5y8m3uw4

[mature//no rape] At the age of 14, Eiravyne had endured a life-altering burn inflicted by her father, a punishment she believed was a manifestation of her own inadequacies: her perceived lack of beauty, worth, and intellect. It wasn’t until a horrific massacre claimed her entire family that she had learned the true nature of her suffering. The burn had not merely been a mark of her father’s cruelty but a binding ritual linking her to Duke Ilkar Skivarion, the very man she had been taught to fear above all. As Eiravyne was thrust into an arranged marriage with the Duke, she found herself entangled in a treacherous web of political power and intrigue. Amidst the chaos, she uncovered a staggering truth: her abusive family had not been her true lineage. Instead, she was the heir to the Sangrevers—a feared and formidable bloodline notorious for its depraved, lustful, manipulative, and twisted behavior…Afamily that was eradicated by the king for their own treason . With this revelation, Eiravyne faced a new nightmare. Duke Ilkar, convinced that she inherited the worst traits of her scandalous mother, regarded her as nothing more than a means to serve his own ambitions, while Eiravyne's deepest desire was to belong to a family that truly loved and accepted her. ******* Updates: 02 chapter /day Genre: fanatasy, female lead, romance,magic, obssessive male lead, good support side side characters, a lot of intimacy, enemies to lovers, powerful couple, evil and good , bad boy .forced marriage Cover: is mine, it is commissioned, i don't alow anyone to use it . The art of this novel is also comissioned ------------------- Follow me on instagram: isaac_black2013 Discord server : https://discord.gg/VNH4pKgyT3 ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/isaacblack ------------------- Check out my other contracted works: For male lead: *First Stygian Diviner: Apocalypse *Villain's Supremacy For female lead: *I created the villain *The body we shared .

Thousands of years after the fall of Mankind's greatest civilisation, The Empire of Man has long risen to take its place. In the Frozen Reaches of the Snowlands, Isaac Endyarr's story only just begins... We follow Isaac Endyarr, a near human living in the harsh lands of The Snowlands, a mercenary and contracted killer, he and his twin sister will do anything to survive in their hellish home. Will they become something more than mercenaries or will their troubled past come back to haunt them? Please keep in mind that this is just the first Sub-story and that more will be added later. Please notify me if there are any problems in the story, thanks. If you're going to notify me on Royal Road that someone's copying me, it's just me on a new site. Same book, same name same email, thanks for the consideration though!

When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.

Emma Carter had made a solemn vow not to fall in love. Following a devastating betrayal, her dedication to her work is the one constant in her life. But tensions rise when her latest deal involves the mysterious and powerful CEO Lucas Stone in her life. Their attraction is undeniable, but Emma is able to resist their connection because of the vulnerability she finds underneath his tough exterior.From Lucas's point of view, responsibilities take precedence over romantic feelings. When Emma enters his life, she rips down the barriers he had painstakingly erected around his heart. Because he stands to lose his family's plans for him if he falls for Emma, the stakes are greater than they have ever been. In order to overcome their respective feelings of duty and desire, Lucas and Emma must face their shared history, the secrets they have kept hidden, and the undeniable bond that threatens to separate them. Is love capable of overcoming the forces of destiny, or will their worlds eventually collide?In a narrative where secrets are exposed and destiny steps in at every turn, Emma and Lucas must choose whether their love can withstand the ultimate test. Do they want to cave in to the forces who are out to destroy them, or are they willing to risk all to let their hidden hearts shine?

“ You must level down to the rock bottom of hell”, a demonic voice said when he was summoned to the other side. Seth Johnson was 16 when he was sacrificed in a cleansing ritual organized by his parent’s cult, to find himself reincarnated and transmigrated to a new world that was already on the brink of extinction. People were divided by their magic power’s ranking to live in different regions and sat on ascending levels in the sky. Being born again as Isiah Duncan, the brother of Lucas Duncan the prodigy who brought the apocalypse to this world was confusing to him, he who had no powers to survive, until he was forced to level down instead of leveling up, using the diabolic core of magic instead of the divine one … --------------------------- Tags: reincarnation, transmigration,male lead, fantasy . Schedule : daily updates( 2 chaps/day). Chapter length: 1 k .sometimes more. The cover :the new cover is mine, I don't allow anyone to use it , it is made specifically for tgis webnovel. The characters in this cover are :Isiah Duncan and Eijar . -------------------- bonus chapters: 10 golden tickets: 01bonus chapters 50 golden tickets: 05 bonus chapters 100 golden tickets :10 bonus chapters -------------------------- Check out my other works: For male lead: *First Stygian Diviner: Apocalypse *I Brought Apocalypse:Villain's Supremacy For female lead: *I created the villain *The body we shared . -------- Follow me on instagram: isaac_black2013 Discord server :https://discord.gg/VNH4pKgyT3 ko-fi page : https://ko-fi.com/isaacblack

This is a story of a maid who became a heiress. She is called Ann Marie Mendoza(Ann Luna). She had a sister called Perpetual. Ann then met a man called Isaac Gonzalez and they fell in love with each other. Isaac also had a finance called Greene Castanon. A man also by name Gerald Castanon was also in love with Ann. Will Isaac be able to leave Greene and marry Ann. Will later fall for Gerald, we will see on from being a maid to a heiress

Brave individuals who travel beyond safe beaches have been plagued by terrible stories of sirens with deadly beauty and tunes that steal brains for as long as ships have flown. Presuming the life of young Captain Seraphine's father, a seasoned sailor washed ashore with unusual, magical tattoos scorched into his skin, these terrible tales For Seraphine, these tales have little significance; however, when she finds her father's abandoned ship floating on the sea, she understands there is only one path forward—to learn what happened and honor his name. But no one dares to join her on her journey because they believe curses follow women near water. Equipped with her father's blueprints and an iron will, Seraphine sails alone across the Seven Seas to meet the relentless storms, ghostly whispers, and forbidden waters. But one beautiful night her net catches an injured merman fighting the iron threads instead of fish. Uncertain but fascinated, Seraphine lets him aboard without knowing that this unusual creature bears the keys to the darkness she is searching for. Between loyalty to his community and developing love for Seraphine, Rowan, the merman, finds himself divided. They negotiate a dangerous half-truth territory where the sea and heavens entwine in a maze of secrets together. With every wave, Seraphine is approaching the truth even at a cost. Old powers seeking to claim both of them draw their attention as they walk farther. The Merman's Lure offers a horrible tale of love, dishonesty, and the thin line separating mankind from mythology, therefore it forces Seraphine to choose whether the answers she searches are worth the darkness they unleash.

The Luna's Rebirth: A Vow of Power and Betrayal has the following blurb:
I was betrayed. Not occupied. Assumed to be deceased.
When Ariana was Luna of the Crescent Moon Pack, she believed that her life was safe. However, her mate, Alpha Darius, abandoned her for the sake of power and wealth, leaving her to be silenced by others who feared her might. Nevertheless, Ariana comes to the realization that her rebirth is only the beginning of her journey as she manages to survive the impossible and awakens an ancient power that has been hidden deep inside her lineage.
Now that the fire of the Phoenix Wolves is racing through her veins, Ariana makes a solemn promise to restore what was taken from her and to expose the evil that has spread across her society. Ariana is forced to make a decision between revenge and the future of her people as her adversaries get closer and she struggles to contain her feelings for a forbidden relationship.
Ariana will emerge victorious from the ashes in a world where loyalty is a scarce commodity and treachery lurks around every turn. But will her newly discovered strength be sufficient to overcome those who stand in her way, or will she be consumed by the flames and lose herself in the process?
 An engrossing story of second chances, hidden power, and a tough heroine who is determined to rewrite her fate, The Luna's Rebirth: A Vow of Power and Betrayal holds the reader's attention throughout its whole. It is ideal for those who like werewolf romances, stories with strong female protagonists, and tales in which love and vengeance meet.

In a world where power means everything, Isaac Walker is ranked F-, considered powerless among superhumans and mystical weapons. But when a tragic loss awakens the Infinity Spirit within him, he gains incredible abilities tied to an ancient dagger. Haunted by his past and thrust into a conflict between powerful factions, Isaac must learn to control his new powers. As he begins his epic journey from zero to hero, a looming question remains: Will he master the Infinity Spirit before it consumes him?

Aria, a rejected Luna with repressed power, sets off on a quest of self-discovery, survival, and love after being forced into a contract marriage with Lucas, a mystery millionaire connected to the supernatural realm. As she discovers the truth about her origins and the latent abilities inside her unborn child, she must confront the pack that rejected her and the adversaries who desire to control her destiny.

-Ding, [Gods have descended over in the world.] [The gods’ towers have appeared on the world map. - The world map has been modified.] [Planet Earth has changed its name, nature, and era!] [Alert: Players are called upon to choose their sides.] [The goddess of life took pity on the weak creatures that perished during the first impact. She, therefore, gave a second chance to all the victims who will be resurrected in a week.] [Alert: The tutorial will start in ten hours.] --- While some think that hell has fallen on earth, others believe the world has finally become more fun and entertaining. What could be better for a VR game fanatic than to be reincarnated his character and all his powers in the real world? It's the case for one of the most popular pro players, who doesn't shine for his heroic actions; Isaac Jefferson, known under the pseudonym Jack. He finished many games, leaving only his nasty reputation behind, and just as he thought he'd do the same with a strange game called [God-like Online], the world’s undergoing a greater upheaval. Being one of the players, he was dragged into the new world by force and discovered over time that all this wasn't a game from the start but a machination to prepare the earthlings for a disaster much worse than anything they could imagine. -- Before you start, keep certain information in mind. -(No NTR, No R*pe). -Don't expect an overload of clichés. Even if some things seem cliché, they won't be in the long run. -Since English is not my mother tongue, expect to find some spelling mistakes; and reporting them to me will only help me more to make the other chapters more fluid and pleasant to read. -The story contains explicit chapters (+18), but I wanna warn you that it won't be entirely focused on banging only. And don't worry, if you don't appreciate them, you can skip these chapters without any problem, it won't affect the plot as a whole. If you are tolerant of the remarks mentioned above, I'm convinced that you will find your happiness here. — Main tags: System| R-18| Apocalypse| Action| Magic| Impacts| Guilds-War| Kingdom building| Against Gods. -- discord community: https://discord.gg/3GWbQnpb3d Author's discord : seraphinraphael

Isaac is a young man from the outskirts of the village, who accidentally meets a group of adventurers who happen to stop by his village. A group of adventurers came to his village to kill wild animals from the Stultus Forest which always attacked the village area. Because of his closeness to the adventurer group, Isaac promised Einar, who was the leader of the adventurers, that he would become a great adventurer like them. Great power makes you strong, but a wise mind makes you alive. -Einar Ragnarsson

In the shadowed space between life and death lies Purgatory aka the second realm, a hidden realm that mirrors our world in every detail—except for one crucial difference: it’s completely devoid of life. This realm is accessible to both the living and the dead, but only a select few humans, called PURGERS, possess the ability to enter it through deep sleep. The Second Realm, synchronized with the primary world, updates every 24 hours at precisely 21:08, reflecting the primary realm. At the helm of this secret order is Isaac Mulder, the revered protector of the Primary Realm. Pushing into his seventies, Isaac is the last of his lineage and mentor/role model to nearly every Purger alive today and he is on a quest to find a worthy successor. With his retirement looming, Isaac has his eyes on two candidates: Jenin and Megan Horta, a power couple with an impressive success rate in their purging missions. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Isaac encounters an unknown Purger's unique energy. Intrigued and determined, Isaac marks this mysterious individual with his own energy, setting off on a mission to track down this potential new hope.

In a world driven by steam and gears, Detective Isaac Gearhart, a former clockmaker, solves the most intricate mysteries across continents. Alongside Seraphine, his enigmatic, half-automaton partner, Isaac uncovers a series of impossible murders, each tied to the sinister Tarot Society—a secret organization vying for control of advanced steam technology. As they navigate airships, mechanical cities, and revolution, Isaac must unravel a conspiracy that threatens the future of this steampunk world. Nothing is as it seems, and every clue leads to greater peril.

Into Siflsheim a world once run by humans, now a world of monstrous beasts, although it’s not that different. There is a hierarchy and the common folk/ beasts live their lives as they would of pre transformation century’s ago. We follow Isaac on his unexpected tale of power and a direct insight on the affairs of the Great city’s and their leaders the great beasts of siflsheim. Whom have powers beyond comprehension.

Isaac loved to read spending all of his free time reading and learning. His dream was to be able to work in a library but was unable to afford the years of college to achieve that dream. He worked at a grocery store making minimum wage and barely scraped by. All of that changed when he received a package in the mail. Image is not mine if it is yours and you would like me to remove it please do let me know. Also this is only my 2nd story so please be patient with me since I'm not the best writer.

"The difference between a hero and a villain is that the villain chooses to use his powers for his own use... and that decision hurts other people." "There's no hero without a villain." "In any story, the villain is the catalyst. The hero is not one to bend the rules or show the cracks in his armor. Unlike the hero who is protected by the heavens, the villains are rather much closer to the humans than heros." "One of the greatest things about being the villain is people wondering when he's gonna make his comeback." "Try finding a better villain like me... I'm the best of the worst!" "One mistake made a villain, millions a hero." "Every villain needs their story told." "Where there's good, there's always bad... honey, I'm the worst~~" "Why am I different? I'm built different." "It's the villain who drives the plot!" ****** With the sudden disappearance of his parents, the once shy and reserved Isaac soon became a harmless yet dangerous threat to not just the world, but the entire galaxy. join Isaac as he embarks on a journey that'll be forever remembered, etching his works on their souls as they shiver upon his name alone.