Barry Wally Jinx

Before she met Jian Shichu, Ye Qingci had always been a jinx. After meeting Jian Shichu, the heavens seriously told her there was no such thing as most jinxed, only more jinxed! She had hardly agreed to Jian Shichu's request to bear him a child, a spitting image of him, and begged to be spared further trouble. The gentleman just raised an eyebrow, "You're thinking too much! One child is not enough. You need to give birth to at least a whole soccer team!" Ye Qingci: ...Jian Shichu, why don't you go marry a sow! Rumors had it that the devastatingly beautiful and rich Seventh Master Jian had no interest in women. It was later that Ye Qingci found out he was just not interested in any woman but her.

Elena thought her marriage was a simple arrangement—until she discovered her husband is the feared Mafia boss, Damon Moon. Instead of terror, she finds herself cherished in his arms. But when Damon’s dark past and ruthless enemies resurface, their love faces the ultimate test. Will they survive the storm, or will Damon’s empire and Elena’s heart crumble under the weight of danger? ***** [SNEAK PEEK] Without hesitation, she shot back, “Want to do it?” His eyes widened, and for a moment, the powerful, composed figure seemed genuinely flustered. He coughed, fanning himself slightly, his gaze shifting away as he avoided her eyes. “What? You shy now?” Elena laughed, her boldness surprising even herself. After a few moments, he regained his composure and sat down, clearing his throat. His intense gaze returned, though a hint of something softer lurked behind it. “So, what was it you wanted to tell me that required you to take off your shirt?” she asked, her playful tone belying her curiosity. With a solemn look, he stood up again, turning his back toward her. As he did, Elena’s breath caught in her throat. His back was covered in a massive, dark tattoo—a dragon intertwined with a snake, the unmistakable emblem of the Black Serpent Mafia.

Odelia Grace, a beautiful and smart woman, a secretary of a big company, had to give up the career she had at a young age for a marriage with the CEO of another company, Vincent Percy. The marriage was filled with love and support for each other for 4 years. However, they did not have a child. Vincent's family became furious, and continued to demand and pressure Odelia. A beautiful marriage turned into a nightmare because of their abuse. "You barren woman! My son is jinxed because of you, he shouldn't have married you in the first place!" snapped her mother-in-law. Until one day, Odelia was kicked out of her own house and went to a hotel for the night. She accidentally met a man who was drunk. Unintentionally, there was a hot night between the two of them. And after that night, Odelia finally realized that she was not barren and that she was carrying a baby. The baby of her ex-husband's enemy, Sean Osbert.

In the battle of different super planets, Rong jingyu , the commander in chief, the strongest woman after the king of a super planet was betrayed by her best friend and her fiance. The strong headed girl went for the war immediately without giving the bastard couple a second glance, but still destroying their whole life after this day. Because of a technical glitch caused by the jealousy of the king which cost her, her life and she transmigrate to the blue plant(earth) with her 4 team leaders passing through a blackhole. Rong jingyu had a hard life, being hated by her whole family, misunderstood by everyone as a jinx for eating her father's life and finally died in the hands of the person whom she trusted the most . Her cousin and her childhood sweetheart. Leaving behind a sickly mother and a pityful brother. The strongest woman took her place and swore to get back what rightfully belongs to her and give back everything that she and her family suffered in the hands of her grandmother, her uncles' family and that green tea couple with a super diligent space with billions of supplies and resources, super exotic crops and food from the previous plant. She also retained her previous superpowers as well as able to connect to her previous loyal army leaving the previous plant as an empty shell without security. She took her family with the billions of supplies and her loyal army to build her own super business and again be the strongest and the wealthiest woman in the blue planet. He, Gong zhanchen , mysterious, cold-blooded, ruthless, untouchable, no one knew where he came from five years ago and just scooped up the whole business world establishing his own multi-trillion business empire. All most , none saw his real face since many, really couldn't afford to see him. But, he really seemed to be searching for something or someone!? .... Gong zhanchen eyes seemed to turn red when he saw the same face and sensed the exact same aura emanating from her " got you! " He whispered under his mouth staring at the girl. ..... Few years later- Gong zhanchen went inside the washroom, picked up a washboard and came back outside and kneeled before a beautiful woman sitting on the bed ignoring him. "Wife! I'm sorry! I know it's my fault. I shouldn't have lose control and gone out of limit last night." Saying this he suddenly smirked. " But didn't you enjoy it too? I can still hear your excited screaming voice from last night " The woman suddenly flushed and glared at him. Pointing a finger towards the door outside " Tonight! Your sleeping OUT in the living room sofa " ....... sorry if I have some/many grammar mistakes. English is not my first language and this is purely my own fantasy. I don't own the cover picture but I own the story.

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, general Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, your majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

In this dystopian city of Arkana, two young kids—a young rich girl and her best friend, an orphan poor boy who lives in the slums—are suddenly separated when the government of Arkana decides that enough is enough and puts a wall between the rich and poor. They both made a promise to each other that when the time came, they would both look for each other again, and 15 years later, that time finally came when the wall was suddenly brought down.

What would you do if you found a book that can grant you anything except Wealth, Health and love?. Conquer the world?. Become immortal. Or accidentally write a novel about yourself talking of how you got trapped in a novel as an Extra?. This novel does not follow your typical plot of I got trapped in a novel as an extra but follows the plot I doomed myself by writing on a god tier artefact and now everything ice written on it will become true. Ace is a high schooler who loves fantasy;Anime,Novel,Manga,Manhwa, Games. Whatever it is you name it. Ace's destiny was sealed the moment he argued with his friend Barry about how to write a novel. Both got on a bet and decided to write a novel of their own to prove each other wrong. On the same day ace finds book of destiny thinking it's a cool notebook that Barry left for him but he is soon to discover the problems. Ace writes on the book of destiny and after fully making it, ace and Barry start to read together but suddenly get pulled inside the book. Becoming trapped in the same novel he wrote, Aceust follow through the story until it ends so that he can escape and go to the real world but that seems impossible as he might not survive. Following the story, he is playing a cunning extra who is being hunted down by the main charachter, side charachters, main villian, main lead. You name it, Everyone wants to catch Ace and end him. Will ace see through the whole story or will he die.Only destiny knows.

When the dimensions broke and the world was mutated, the game became a reality. The abyss descended, the fierce beasts were rampant, and humans gained the ability to change classes. Combat classes: killing monsters and leveling up, pursuing the path of supremacy. Life classes: working as logistics at the back of the battlefield. Lin Xiu transmigrated and awakened the life class [Forger]. He thought he would spend an ordinary life by the fireplace, drumming and hammering. However, the system awakened. Lin Xiu found that the legendary weapons he forged would automatically be upgraded to full level. "Iron Sword"-"Sword of Oath of Victory" "Wooden Shield"-"Legion Holy Shield" "Broken Spear"-"Lance of Longinus" "Bronze Bow"-"Bow of the Sun" The top experts bowed down, and the battlefield of ten thousand tribes submitted, just to get a legendary weapon. Many years later, on top of the peak, Lin Xiu was hailed as the Forgemaster. "King's Treasury" plummeted like rain! "Sorry, I don't need to level up, but I am still the strongest!"

After three years of secret marriage, she still showed no signs of pregnancy. Her mother-in-law scolded her for being a chicken that couldn't lay eggs, and her sister-in-law called her a jinx. She thought her husband would stand by her, but he handed her divorce papers, saying, "Let's get divorced, she's back!" After the divorce, Sheng Junlie accompanied his first love for a prenatal checkup, only to run into his ex-wife with triplets for a child checkup. He went crazy and shouted, "Whose children are they?"

Zhou Xiaoli, a carp living in Immortal Tai Yi’s lotus pond, transmigrated into a novel world and though she was supposed to be the female lead of it, another soul beat her to it! After wandering as a ghost for 10 years in the novel world, she transmigrated into another body! Deemed a jinx, her grandparents disowned her and her family. Determined to build a better life for her family, she got to work! Soon, people in the village noticed that the Zhou family started having a lucky streak, and life could not be better! Zhou Xiaoli’s father was no longer a fool, her mother was cured of her sickness while her siblings were all smart and resourceful. Zhou Xiaoli herself led the family as they cleared land in the wilderness, planted tea leaves and fruit trees, and started businesses... Life was beautiful. That was when war struck, and the family was forced to leave and became refugees. Zhou Xiaoli: Don't worry. I have a pocket dimension!

Overpowered MC: Yes, Fast Paced Realm Advancement: Yes, World Building: Yes, Young Master Peng Face Slapping: Yes, Yandere: Yes! Beautiful Woman: Yes WARNING! Past Chapter 100, the MC becomes extremely overpowered and advances through realms and levels like a variation of Barry Allen! SYNOPSIS: __________ Have you ever wondered what lies beyond what you perceive as your reality? What lies beyond the "truth" that everyone around you tells you is "just the way it is"? Have you never pondered on what your limit is in this life of yours? "Can I go further? Can I do more?" And yet you end up settling when you think you have reached that "limit.” But why? Why should you settle? There is always going to be something further, something 'beyond'. This is a story about a boy named Azmond who was reincarnated from planet Earth into the Cultivation World of Asterion... A world where the strong rule and the weak are forced to kneel. If Azmond wishes to gain power in this new mysterious world then he must be willing to sacrifice more than anybody else, he who wants to know just how far he can go, a boy with the sole goal of attaining power above all else. Little does Azmond know, that there is a price to pay for everything and that price will be painful, so very excruciating that every fiber of his being will wish for death... but Azmond will continue. He will persevere until he can't anymore... For that is his will." ________________ WARNING: No R*pe, NTR, Yuri, or Incest! If you like the novel, please support by sending PS and dropping reviews. I would appreciate it very much! ......... Original Character Art And 'Spicy' variations of said Art are in my discord. Please Help SUPPORT my novel by sending Power stones and Golden Tickets! Gifts are also appreciated! 200 Paid Chapter Unlocks = 1 Extra Chapter 100 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter 20 Golden Tickets = 1 Extra Chapter 1 Castle = 4 Extra Chapters Every Other gift will give appropriate Extra Chapters as well! My Backlog is absolutely massive! It is just waiting for a few benevolent, kind souls to come by and force me to reduce that backlog! All Owed Extra Chapters will be calculated and mass released at the beginning of the next month! My Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/dHC9377c The Cover Art is mine.

Kaye Jin was an illustrator who was accidentally transported into the other world and trapped inside the Princess' body. When she realized that the original Princess was a bad person, she decided to change her image and became close to everyone to have a peaceful life in the empire while thinking of a way to return to her original world. Later, an assassin named Ryu comes and tells her that someone from the empire wants to kill her. Will she be able to survive in this empire and return to her world?

Three major events have happened to the Huo family in the capital! The first major event was that the unlucky omen, Huo Man, who jinxed her own grandmother, returned from the countryside! The second major event was when the head of the Huo family’s lawyer announced the contents of his will at the funeral. The old man wanted to hand over all the family wealth to Huo Man. He also mentioned that if Huo Man gave up her right of inheritance, everything would be donated to charity instead! This news caused everyone present, including the Huo family members, to be incredibly shocked! No one thought that Master Huo would make such a decision. This made all the Huo family members who thought they would get the wealth grit their teeth. But that wasn’t all. The third major event was that Master Huo wanted Huo Man and Shen Bei to marry! Who was Shen Bei? Shen Bei was the wealthiest man around, a talented young man whom everyone was eyeing as a son-in-law or husband due to the wealth he had. Now, a cheap, countryside girl was going to get her hands on him! With these three major events at the front of everyone’s mind, Huo Man’s every move in the capital was watched. Thus, Huo Man was forced to start proving everyone wrong. Her sister said she was a useless student who couldn’t study? Sorry, she’s the youngest outstanding graduate from Sente College. Her brother called her a hillbilly? Sorry, she has the world’s top hacking organization under her control. Her mother asked her to pay for damages? Sorry, she’s the most famous trader on Wall Street. As long as she wanted to, she could instantly bring her net worth up to more than 100 billion! She was proficient in piano, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, and tea. Shen Bai, what does one do when their wife is too skilled? Well, learn from each other! Shen Bei brought a pen and paper to Huo Man and said, “Here. Write down what you don’t know.”He wanted to shine brightly in the areas that Huo Man wasn’t good at so that she could see his charms. However…“I won’t love you.”Shen Bei! Dead! At the age of 26!

Lola Hussey, battered by the entertainment industry, started packing overnight: "I'm scared of cyberbullying, I want to go home and inherit my family fortune." Haters: "She's paranoid every day, disasters follow her everywhere." Oh snap! Haters jinxed her, Lola Hussey had a car accident on her way home. It seemed like a minor issue, but Lola Hussey woke up with amnesia! Hospital interview video leaked–– Lola recalled: "I vaguely remember my dad is maybe the richest man in Yita Country, my mom is maybe the owner of the largest plantation in the world, I have several high-profile brothers, I think I live in a mansion with thousands of square meters every day, hundreds of Filipino maids, and luxury cars all around..." Haters: This isn't amnesia? She's clearly gone stupid! Just when everyone thought Lola Hussey was beyond hope. But, why is Lola Hussey appearing in a live broadcast by the owner of the world's largest plantation? Why did the richest man in Yita Country announce that he wants to take Lola Hussey out of the entertainment industry and bring her back to inherit the family fortune? Why did the CEO of Empire Group drop a billion-dollar project to personally bring Lola Hussey home? Haters unsettled: What else do you vaguely remember? Lola Hussey noticed a highly influential figure: "I vaguely remember that Ethan Ainsley seems to like me." Haters: ? Ethan Ainsley: "Yes." Haters: ...

Lin Xinlan, who possessed both spatial and wood manipulation abilities, was betrayed by her boyfriend and best friend. They had drugged her and sent her to a laboratory to become a test specimen all for the sake of a month’s worth of food supply. Having suffered both physical and mental torture, she chose to self-destruct, taking the lab researchers down with her! When she woke up again, she found herself in another era as a twelve-year-old girl named Lin Yuelan.When Lin Yuelan was nine years old, a Taoist who had been begging for water asserted that she would grow up to jinx her husband! Rumors spread and the assertion of her jinxing her husband turned into jinxing her parents, to her relatives, then her friends, and eventually she was said to be a jinx of the world. Her grandparents, uncles, and awful relatives were terrified of being jinxed to death, so they resolutely severed ties with nine-year-old Lin Yuelan. They removed her from the family register and made her live on her own. Her foolish father had obeyed the clan’s wishes, her mother was a crying mess, and her siblings couldn’t do anything to help. Being separated from the family at nine years old, she was given a shabby and shaky little hut, one paddy field, and two dry fields as severance compensation. From then on, the Lin family had nothing to do with Lin Yuelan, and Lin Yuelan became a girl with no background. She warily reached the age of twelve, but accidentally offended the village’s bully. The bully’s comrade eventually beat her to death, and that allowed Lin Xinlan to transmigrate onto her.“I have spatial abilities, and the world will be mine! Watch as I, Lin Xinlan, command authority wherever I go, and become a supreme being!”

At 40 years old, Moore finds himself in the position of being perceived as a failure due to his lack of marriage or romantic relationships. The societal pressure to conform to traditional relationship milestones can weigh heavily on an individual, leading to feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. However, everything changes for Moore when he has a serendipitous encounter with a mysterious and enchanting woman, seemingly appearing out of nowhere. Intrigued by this ethereal presence, Moore is drawn to her enigmatic aura and captivating demeanor. As their paths cross, he is enveloped in a sense of wonder and curiosity, wondering what significance this encounter holds for his life. Could this woman be a guiding light, leading him towards a newfound sense of purpose or clarity? Through this unexpected meeting, Moore is presented with the possibility of a transformative journey, one that offers him a chance to explore uncharted territories of the heart and soul. Will this encounter be the catalyst for a new chapter in Moore's life, one where he discovers the true meaning of love and fulfillment? The answers lie in the mysterious allure of the beautiful lady who appeared out of nowhere.

'His green eyes were so clear, and for a moment, I found myself torn between Pete's mesmerizing blue eyes and Barry's captivating green ones.' *** Pixie is a half-human, half-werewolf who got caught between two future Alphas that have desired her since they were teenagers. The real problem was that she has a secret sexual past with one and a secret crush on the other. The two guys visited during the Christmas holiday to compete fully for the Alpha position and find a suitable Luna. Pixie must chose: The good guy with genuine intentions or the hot guy with a naughty side? She has a soft spot for one, while the other makes her heart beats fast. Who will she pick?

A crack in the sky appeared. The apocalypse unfolds, and mutations run rampant, turning beings into monstrous creatures. In a world suddenly plunged into chaos by the strange apocalypse event, Barry finds himself a rare and formidable power – the ability to manipulate gravity. When Barry's newfound abilities clash with the unpredictable forces of Destruction, he must navigate a treacherous world to survive. It turns out that the apocalypse not only happened in their world but also in another parallel universe. Not only that, the apocalypse also reaches the realm of Gods and Goddesses, the Angels and Demons. With every battle, Barry inches closer to the heart of the apocalypse, unraveling mysteries behind the truth of the apocalypse. Will Barry succumb to the chaos, or will he emerge as the unlikely savior in a world where gravity is both a curse and a blessing? Join Barry and his companions as he grapples with his humanity, battles supernatural forces, and unveils the secrets hidden within the core of a shattered reality. --- Author's note: The world of this story is a different world from our own but with the same setting in the modern world.

Serolf Academy, a prestigious institution reserved for the intellectually gifted and affluent, concealed a hidden truth. Unbeknownst to all, this academy served as a school for vampires. The fate of the female human transfer student hangs in the balance after accidentally uncovering the academy's secret. Will she endure the challenges of living in this concealed world, or will she become a key player in aiding the vampires to resolve conflicts with other supernatural beings?

In the land of Marinda, where magic reigns and clans possess unique powers, "The Lost Amethyst" tells a captivating tale of conflict and intrigue. As tensions rise between the Viper clan, the Wolf-monkey clan, and the Great Dragon clan, a purple crystal stone called Amethyst becomes the source of envy and chaos. Amidst this turmoil, Jin Li, the revered leader of the Great Dragon clan, makes the difficult decision to send his newborn daughter Mae Li to Earth, along with the precious Amethyst stone, to protect her from harm. Mae Li's journey on Earth is fraught with hardship and isolation, as she struggles to fit in with the humans around her. In Marinda, Master Yuze's insatiable greed leads him to vow to obtain the powerful Amethyst at any cost. To carry out his plan, he commands an enslaved Wolf-monkey, Chen Zhao, to venture down to Earth in human form. Meanwhile, Liang Fang, the son of the Viper Queen, also seeks to prove his worth by obtaining the Amethyst on Earth. However, taking human form comes at a terrific price for each of them. Mae Li’s life was jinxed, and her grandmother gave up her sight to live on Earth. Chen Zhao’s health is severely compromised hence, he was indebtedly loyal to Master Yuze, being the only provider of his medicine. It wasn't any better for Liang Fang as he was unable to feel emotions. In the same degree, they embark on their quest, the question remains: how long can they sustain this guise and withstand the challenges that lie ahead? As Mae Li navigates the challenges of high school, she becomes entangled in a love triangle with Liang Fang and Chen Zhao, both of whom have their own agendas. However, Jade Qing, the queen bee of JM Memorial High School had eyes for the Viper Prince. What adversity awaits in this love cube? Liang Fang's charming demeanor hides a dark secret, and when he betrays Mae Li, she is forced to confront the danger that surrounds her. Will she be able to protect the Amethyst stone and herself from harm, and what consequences will her actions have for Marinda and the clans involved? "The Lost Amethyst" is a thrilling and magical novel that explores themes of power, betrayal, and love in a world where anything is possible.

Barry is a wizard in the modern world and magic isn't all it's cracked up to be when you are an ill tempered, foul mouthed punk who really just wants to be left alone.

Buzz around with the Bees! Get swept into a sweet adventure as Barry discovers his true calling. Fly high with the Bee Movie! #BeeMovie

It was rumored that the Chu family’s young master's blindness was caused by his strange fate. Born under the Lonely Star, he jinxed his own sister and also three fiancees. Jiang Yingying was his fourth fiancee, so she married Chu Tang with the determination to die. Wearing a pair of sunglasses to hide his emotions, Chu Tang asked Jiang Yingying, “Aren’t you afraid you’ll die after marrying me?”Jiang Yingying clenched her fist and firmly declared, “I’m not!”After their wedding, Jiang Yingying was ready to take care of Chu Tang. He couldn’t see after all, so he couldn’t take care of himself. But… Why was she the one being pampered instead? Jiang Yingying heard him say, “She’s my woman. Whoever dares to bully her will die!”He added, “Whoever dares touch her, I’ll return it a hundredfold!”Then, he also said, “She’s the mother of my child. She’ll give birth to a football team for me in the future!” Jiang Yingying: ???Who the heck said that?! She wasn’t going to! Was she some kind of sow or something? Don’t even dream of it! She wouldn’t give birth to his kids! Chu Tang had an indifferent look on his face as he played their wedding video. In it, Jiang Yingying looked so determined, as if she was making a sacred decision. She said, “I’ll try my best to give you children. Hmm… I’ll try to give you a football team!” Blushing, Jiang Yingying was so embarrassed that she wanted to drop the phone. “That doesn’t count! I thought I was doomed at that time! You were miserable and blind, I just wanted to cheer you up! But what happened in the end? You’re just a big liar!”Chu Tang wasn’t ashamed at all. He took the “evidence” very seriously. “Get ready. We’re going to have a wedding again!”

“That’s a jinx and must be rid of. It’s that or you and your family get out of here.” Su Xiaolu was transmigrated into this world as a newborn, and the instant she opened her eyes, she was deemed a burden and a jinx by a venomous grandmother-in-law. Her father, Su Sanlang, gritted his teeth and said, “Alright then, you can separate us from the family and we’ll leave.” For the sake of keeping her alive, they were forced to leave the main family and start a new life elsewhere. They ventured into a new profession, went hunting, and their lives gradually improved. Despite being called a jinx, she became the apprentice of a divine physician at the age of three, inherited his legacy, and became known to the world. She treated her brothers’ brain disease and her eldest brother became a profound martial artist while her second brother became a scholar. They all brought glory to their family. Now a divine physician herself and well-versed in nutritious recipes, she owned the largest restaurant in the Zhou Dynasty and earned so much money that she couldn’t possibly finish spending them in ten lives. Her family grew more prosperous and their horrible relatives showed up, trying to ride their coattails. Su Xiaolu smirked. “Close the gates and release the tiger!”

Her mother had told her that fate existed across space and time, and that the destined love of her life was in another era. That was why she crossed space and time. But by the time she arrived, the man was in danger. * Qin Yiling had accidentally opened her mother's space-time tunnel and found herself on the path of vagrancy the moment she traveled through it. Great, there was no better time than now to show off her skills. She possessed the ability to seek treasure. No matter in the mountains or the sea, she could have whatever she wanted. With just a sniff, she could recreate medical formulas and display her advanced pharmaceutical skills. What? The future was fraught with obstacles? She was not afraid of any disasters, whether natural or man-made. She was the daughter of destiny and even koi fishes listened to her. The male protagonist's POV: He heard the villagers say that whoever got close to him would be jinxed to death. He also heard the rumors that claimed he was extremely cruel to women. The man thought to himself, 'Who cares?' There was already a little fairy in his heart. Unknown to everyone, during the accident that happened when he was eight years old, a girl had appeared by his side like a little fairy. That was the most beautiful time of his youth. He promised to marry her. No matter how many years passed, he would wait for her to come to him again. * A certain big shot said with an aggrieved expression, "Wifey, someone has their eyes on me again!" Qin Yiling brandished her whip. "Who is it? Get her to step forward and I'll show her my wrath!" Starry-eyed, that big shot cooed, "My wifey is mighty, I love you!" All of his subordinates thought to themselves, 'Boss, can you stop embarrassing yourself? What happened to being cruel and ruthless?" [A beautiful, protective, and powerful woman vs a man who was loyal in love, strong, and dominant.]

Jinx wasn't just an employee at ''Plan4Demand'',supposedly ,she was kind , modest nerd and avoided by everyone,Looking for a young chick , Jinx caught sight of Company's CEO Bernard , indeed a stud .