The Great Ponds

My grandfather is very eccentric, performing daily rituals of offering incense to himself, standing in front of his own spirit tablet and eating candles. Villagers are fearful of my grandfather. I am fearful of him too. Later, I discovered that what they were afraid of was not my grandfather, but me. Even grandfather is afraid of me. ... My name is Chen Shi. The Chen of honesty, the Shi of sincerity.

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

Diego is an assassin who founded a revolutionary movement that aimes at changing whatever is left of his highly futuristic and distopian world. Born inside an underground laboratory, he possesses special abilities that quickly made him the best of his time. After his death, his soul was summoned along with Forren, his former right-hand man, Folarin, a member of an alien race that invaded his planet, and Valis, the strongest member that ever lived of her race, to take part in a survival game rappresenting their planet competing against other beings in the same situation as them with their homeplanet on the line. Should they fail at completing in 10 years the 150 stages prepared by the gods, their planets would be canceled of the face of the universe, but if they succeed, they will each be granted a wish from the gods.

Ren, a young adventurer, embarks on a seemingly simple quest – gather medicinal herbs. A vicious wolf attack leaves him close to death. Saved by a mysterious person and a watchful guard, Ren is thrust into a world far larger than his wildest dreams. Unraveling the identities of his saviors, Ren uncovers whispers of ancient secrets, forgotten magic, and a brewing conflict that threatens the very heart of the world. Can Ren overcome his near-death experience and rise to the challenge? Join Ren's thrilling adventure as he journeys, unravels mysteries, and discovers the true meaning of courage in this captivating fantasy tale!

A young man orphaned pass most of his life in the hospital and dies with 17 years. And when he opens his eyes again he finds himself in a new world. A world of sects, kingdoms, cultivation techniques and martial arts, secrets, conflicts, friendships, family, growth in search of immortality and so on. Check out this young man's adventures in a Cultivation world, as he makes friends, and faces enemies, and maybe a new love? @great.daoofspace

In the bustling, mystical city of Arcadia, the balance between light and darkness teeters on the edge of chaos. Enter Cyrus Sombra, a young man with an unassuming past but an extraordinary destiny. After the sudden and tragic death of his father, Cyrus discovers he is the heir to a legacy of powerful exorcists, tasked with defending the world from malevolent supernatural forces. Guided by the enigmatic and knowledgeable Mr. Grimshaw, the owner of a mysterious bookstore, and trained by the formidable Marcus Blackwood, a seasoned exorcist with a rugged past, Cyrus embarks on a journey of self-discovery and relentless battles. Equipped with the legendary Eye of Aradia and the mystical Shadowblade, Cyrus must hone his newfound abilities and face increasingly dangerous adversaries. The ancient city of Arcadia, with its hidden catacombs and shadowy corners, becomes both a training ground and a battlefield. As Cyrus learns to wield his powers, he confronts wraiths, demons, and dark warlocks, uncovering a web of dark rituals and sinister plans threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness. At the heart of the threat lies Malachai Ravenswood, a powerful warlock who has defied time and death to seek ultimate dominion over the shadow realm. Cyrus and his allies must unravel the secrets of ancient artifacts and counter-rituals, risking their lives to prevent Malachai's apocalyptic vision from becoming reality. "Testament of the Great Exorcist" is a thrilling blend of action, fantasy, horror, and comedy. It weaves together the intense struggles of supernatural warfare with moments of levity and camaraderie. As Cyrus navigates his path, he learns that true power lies not just in his abilities, but in the strength of his convictions and the bonds he forms along the way. Join Cyrus Sombra on his epic quest as he transforms from a novice exorcist into a legendary protector, fighting to safeguard his city and the world from the encroaching darkness.

"Beyond the Veil: The Great Shift" unfolds as Matthew Mitchell, a 21st-century gentleman, finds himself mysteriously transported to an alternate Victorian-era world fraught with enigma, peril, and looming chaos. As he navigates this realm teeming with both supernatural entities and mortal adversaries, Matthew discovers his newfound ability to unravel the veiled mysteries shrouding the land. Entangled in political intrigue, facing ancient adversaries, and forging alliances with both the living and the spectral, Matthew's journey is a relentless quest for answers amid the shadows of a society gripped by death and secrecy. Each step propels him deeper into a realm where the boundaries between life and the afterlife blur, unraveling a tapestry of fate, death, and the unknown.

Dao is the beginning and end of everything. The great Dao binds all living and non-living things in the universe. It is the absolute concept that underpins the universe, incorporating the Yin and Yang principles as well as the Five Elements. Follow our protagonist Liu Feng as he travels through the mysterious world of cultivation with his unique system and unveils the mysteries of the great Dao.

In the sprawling streets of ancient Rome, a man named Marcus Benedictus emerged from the shadows as a figure both feared and formidable. His life unfolded as a fierce narrative of defiance, ambition, and ruthless resolve, ultimately leading him to become the most dangerous man in the Empire and, in many eyes, the deadliest man in the known world.

Kizan Yami, an 18-year-old modern-era teenager, is thrown into a deadly cosmic game in a universe where eras overlap and survival is the only rule. Kizan is torn from his jail cell and taken to a mysterious dimension with warriors, criminals, and survivors from five different eras—Modern, Middle Ages, Ice Age, Prehistoric, and Classical Antiquity—on the eve of his birthday, still reeling from a turbulent past filled with betrayal and vengeance. Selected to play the Survival Game on Planet Gilcher, Kizan must discover the secrets of his newly discovered powers while navigating a dangerous world full of vicious opponents and fierce animals. Possessing the uncommon qualities of lightning and water, as well as a mysteriously locked legacy. in this world it survival of the fittest serving along side the unknown.

A Note from Barnaby Twiddlepot Dear Reader, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Barnaby Twiddlepot—inventor, dreamer, and, some might say, the architect of one of the most infamous culinary catastrophes in history: The Great Spaghetti Incident. It is a tale as tangled and twisted as the spaghetti it spawned, and I feel both duty-bound and curiously delighted to tell you my side of the story. This book is not merely an account of the absurd events that unfolded in Flipsville that fateful summer. No, it is a testament to ambition gone awry, to the sheer unpredictability of invention, and to the fragile boundary between genius and madness. What began as an innocent attempt to revolutionize dinner parties ended with an entire town engulfed in a wave of pasta-shaped pandemonium. Through these pages, you will witness my humble beginnings, the birth of the Spaghettifier, and the escalating chaos that turned my quaint little backyard laboratory into ground zero for an unprecedented incident. You will laugh, you will cringe, and perhaps you will even find yourself questioning your next plate of spaghetti. This is not merely my story. It is the story of a town, a machine, and a series of events that would forever etch the name Flipsville into the annals of culinary history. I have done my best to recount the events faithfully, but let me assure you, the truth is stranger than any fiction I could ever concoct. So, prepare yourself, dear reader, for a journey into the absurd. As you turn these pages, remember: no noodle is ever just a noodle, and sometimes, the simplest ideas can spiral completely out of control. Bon appétit... and good luck. Yours in tangled ambition, Barnaby Twiddlepot Inventor, accidental calamity maker, and reluctant chronicler of the Great Spaghetti Incident.

After the heartbreaking execution of his parents due to their lower status and their rebellion against the King of Varanasi. Sukoh Yadav a fourteen year old boy sets of to China along a merchant group to become a great General in China and to conquer his homecountry and abolish the very idea of caste.

In a late medieval like world, a continent that is engulf in a great war. While several individuals used their every bit of advantages to survive and even thrive until their fates runs alongside, and or clash against each others.

Iwa o ayatsuru mono no tensei Alternate name: Ganseki Sōsa Takumi Yamazaki, a 16-year-old high school student, meets an untimely end courtesy of truck-kun. Reborn in a world of swords and sorcery, he is eager to master the art of magic and carve a new destiny. But fate has a cruel sense of humor—Takumi’s magic aptitude is rock manipulation, deemed the weakest and most irrelevant in this magical society. Refusing to be discouraged, Takumi taps into the depth of his newfound powers, discovering ways to shape, summon, and control the very foundations of the earth. As he hones his abilities, he realizes that even the smallest pebble, when wielded with precision and creativity, can become an unstoppable force. With his newfound magic, Takumi embarks on an epic journey, facing daunting foes, unraveling the mysteries of his reincarnation, and uncovering a hidden strength that could rival the greatest mages. In a world where power defines worth, can he prove that magic is only as weak as the mage who wields it?

A legendary academy has been established, practicing perfect exercises that make the heavens and the earth tremble. The indomitable dean leads a group of teachers and students unafraid of the sky and earth to create a myth together!

The young Chen Feng was betrayed, but he accidentally activated the treasure of the Creation Divine Scroll. From then on, he rose from the Taoist temple, joined the sect, practiced martial arts, wielded a sword, suppressed everything, competed with the sky, competed with people, seized the destiny, controlled the universe, and cut through all the ways. There are countless geniuses in the world, but I am the only one who can be respected and make the decision, shocking the ancient and the modern. ✨Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! ✨Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

In 1127 AD, the Northern Song Dynasty fell. Shortly after, Zhao Gou, the ninth prince of the royal family, ascended the throne in Shangqiu amidst great public anticipation, inheriting the Song dynasty and renaming the era to Jianyan. However, within just three months, Li Gang was dismissed as Prime Minister, Chen Dong was executed, Yue Fei was expelled from the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in Dongjing, and the anti-Jin plans in Hebei were completely dismantled. After all this effort, the civil and military officials of the court finally reached a consensus: to support Emperor Zhao’s grand strategy of retreating south to Huai regions and eventually to Yangzhou for the fight against the Jin. But just as the journey began, after paying homage to the Daoist patriarch at the Mingdao Palace in Bozhou, Emperor Zhao stumbled into the infamous Nine Dragon Well. When he emerged, he no longer recognized who his trusted aides were! "I want to resist the Jin! But where are my confidants?!" This is the heartfelt cry of a soul from 900 years later, who, after reluctantly inheriting the name of the Great Song, must now lead this court and this nation onto a new path.

The world was once under siege by the Great Demons, extremely powerful beings, possessing magic strong enough to wipe out entire Kingdoms. But due to the intervention of the Great Spirits, humanity managed to trap all the Great Demons, ending their threat to the human world. It is now two hundred years later, and there exists a boy named Lance Grey. He has a strange power, which is almost demonic in nature. Some could say that he's cursed, or a demon in disguise. But the truth about Lance's power will make him a lot of enemies, enemies just like the Great Demons. With only his friends and this terrifying power, Lance must save the world from ruin, without losing all he cares about in the process. Join Lance Grey as he goes on a journey to learn How To Be A Great Demon.

seorang putri raja bernama merlan menghabiskan hari hari damainya di istana, namun kedamaiannya seketika sirna karena sebuah buku.

I wish this story had more readers, cuz the ML is hilariously self- devastating jerk on a survival mission with gorgeous company he doesn’t care about. They shared constellations earlier, but now light-years separated their ‘whispered’ wishes… *** In a moment of unforeseen Fate, a young man reaches into the icy waters, but with a sudden, forceful pull, he is drawn into its depths. Now shrouded in the Darkness he endures his imprisonment there. “Reconnecting with an old friend is like finding a lost jade—if only it were worth the trouble.” Xiǎo Fù, The Servant. *** Meanwhile, in the secluded monastery the Great Master’s rage ignites when his servant vanishes. Four days of torment, anger, and longing leave every monk wishing for their own end… until an unexpected visitor comes. “Your Stupidity is the Yin to Wisdom’s Yang. Keeps the balance, you know.” Xījiǎo Yùshén, The Water Master. *** At this very time, the Prince suffers distress by the grief of loss, spending his days in drunken mourning in order to dull the pain. He doesn't have any desire to cling to life anymore, but being immortal, he cannot just die. “Eternity? Like waiting for a thousand cherry blossoms to bloom—one by one.” Mùnchén, The Second Prince. *** Forbidden practices, Heavenly secrets, Fate’s defiance and the Realms on the brink of War. As well as Curse, Scheming, Sacrifice and Punishment that turns God into Wandering Spirit, and Spirit into only Heavenly Heir. Sarcasm on the edge of torture, both evoke the bittersweet ache of missed encounters and unfulfilled destinies. *** THE LEGEND In a world where Realms are connected, there's an old tale—a Legend that whispers of Balance and hidden Powers. According to this lore, all Realms share a common origin, and their Fates are intertwined. Realms are destined to coexist as one. Here, no hierarchy prevails—no masters, no slaves. Instead, Realms harmonize, their existence interwoven threads. Should the Balance falter, Chaos looms, and the Abyss threatens to swallow everything. Yet, when the Abyss fully absorbs the Realms, the Celestial Source establishes a new Cycle of Life, and brings new Realms to coexist. But even if the Abyss is undeniable, a hope remains, for within the same Source that birthed the Abyss lies an indomitable Force—a Guardian, the One, born to confront, combat, and seal it. Thus, the current Realms gain their chance at survival. *** PS This story was planned long ago, but life is life, so I only decided to share it within online community now. That’s why your support means a world to me >> give me, pls, at least the smallest sign that my work is not in vain so I can happily proceed writing. I’m grateful for your like, comment or review. I appreciate every reader who spends their time following my characters’ journey throughout the chapters and helping me develop their best and worst traits, as well as torture, challenges, punishments and adventures. Thx in advance! *** All intellectual property rights of this novel are owned by the author (uttophian).

In an empire rising from the remnants of a cataclysmic undead invasion, Ari, a girl from the Bandawi tribe known for their innate resistance to magic, harbours a dream: to wield the Power. As she turns fourteen, the mandatory examination gives her the opportunity to pursue this dream, but it leads to far more than she anticipated. By either the grace of her unique gift or the hidden schemes of the Empire's spymaster, Ari finds herself at the Great Academy of Tramira. Here, she is compelled to form an uneasy alliance with four other youths, each carrying the burden of a violent history. Together, they must build a bond that will last a lifetime, navigating the intricate dynamics of academy life while wrestling with their own inner demons. Meanwhile, minor occurrences start to intertwine, setting off a chain of events that could engulf their world in chaos. Within this realm of magic, deities, multiverse travellers, and long-buried secrets, ethereal black cats serve as silent overseers, ensuring that an impending calamity unfolds as destined. Unknowingly at the center of this brewing storm, Ari and her companions are thrust into a journey that will reveal wild truths and confront them with mysterious forces competing for power in a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

A young man from the Miaowei Tribe brought up by his strict father, suddenly turned into Rank 1 Wizard on the day he was orphaned. He then obtained the ability to control giant worms. Soon after, he found his mother who was in a faraway foreign land by accident. From a small mountain village, he managed to jump into the amazing arena that was a global metropolis. Thus far, we have a young man who inherited the legacy of mastering ancient demons from an ancient country. From Western civilization to other worlds, a fascinating saga is born.

Firefly is a part of an illegal coven, the Diamond coven. Every year, one member of the coven is given an elemental power and a position of higher power. This year is the rare element of light, and with tensions rising as the coven tries to uncover signs of a higher power intervening with their daily affairs, Firefly wonders if she will receive this years blessing-and what this will mean for her if she does.

It was almost 10 years, since human's awakened and portals and dungeons appeared bringing chaos all around the world. Killing monsters now inside the dungeon and portals became the most high profit job that's why many wants to be awakened. It was not long ago since I too awakened as a hunter, but not like everyone else, Demetri was awakened weak, and has the lowest rank. Demetri was always at death's door every time he go on raids, but for his love ones, he's willing to risk it all. But ever since the accident in a dungeon, and meeting a being he have never seen even before, his life completely change. He discovered the truth about who he really is, gain his memories back and learn that everything is just the beginning of a bigger chaos.