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Title: Tech Noir Setting: The story is set in a near-future society dominated by advanced technology, where AI, virtual reality, and digital crimes are everyday occurrences. Cities are sprawling mega-metropolises where physical and virtual worlds coexist. People often spend more time in virtual spaces than in the real world, with their identities frequently split between their physical presence and virtual avatars. Society has embraced the rise of technology, but with that, corruption, exploitation, and hidden conspiracies have flourished beneath the surface.

In the medieval world of Eridoria, where magic and myth collide, a young man named Kaito discovers that he is the chosen one, destined to become the new Avatar of the Maintainer. The Maintainer, a powerful deity, has chosen Kaito to be its new vessel, and Kaito must navigate the challenges of his new role. Guided by a small part of the consciousness of Kiran, the previous Avatar who has ascended and become one with the Maintainer, Kaito embarks on a journey to explore the world, complete quests, and uncover the secrets of his past. This lingering consciousness of Kiran serves as a guide and mentor to Kaito, offering wisdom and insight as he navigates the complexities of his new role. As Kaito navigates the world of Eridoria, he must come to terms with his new role and the weight of responsibility that comes with it. With the guidance of Kiran's consciousness, Kaito must learn to harness his newfound powers and fulfill his destiny as the Maintainer's Avatar. With its richly detailed world-building and engaging characters, "Kiran: The Maintainer's Avatar" is a thrilling tale of self-discovery, determination, and the power of legacy. Join Kaito on his epic journey as he explores the world, battles formidable foes, and uncovers the secrets of his past. •Target Audience: Young adults and fans of fantasy and adventure stories •Key Themes: Self-discovery and personal growth Determination and perseverance Exploration and discovery Legacy and inheritance •Key Features: Unique magic system based on the concept of the Maintainer and its Avatars Richly detailed world-building with a medieval setting Engaging characters with complex personalities and motivations Fast-paced action and adventure sequences

He was once the Young Temple Master of the Medicine God Hall—a peerless powerhouse who commanded the wind and clouds! Three years ago, he was grievously ambushed by eighteen top-tier experts, suffered a brain injury, and became an idiot! Three years later, the Medicine God returned! He held dominion over life and death, controlling Yin and Yang! Wife of a shared lifetime, I wish to treat you with tenderness my whole life! To my past enemies, I desire to unsheathe my sword and shred your nets, annihilating your entire clan!

As I closed my eyes, the darkness swallowed the world, turning it into a vast mass of chaos. Drifting it's reels and tendrils deep into the world swiftly taking time as fast as it could... Only I CrossWood Tommy can stop it. Darkness, doom and evil ruled, and the evil plan laid out for humanity started it's death toll within the country. Tommy as countless avatars who had died and resurrected with different lives, what could he do? He was on the verge of falling apart knowing as the downfall of humanity was almost about occuring...

"This is your new reality. Find me, defeat me, and you will be free."" These were the final words of Kaito Nakamura, the mastermind behind Eternal Nexus, a VRMMORPG that turned into a deadly nightmare. On the day of its release in 2030, over 50,000 players were trapped inside when Nakamura uploaded his consciousness into the game and cut off any possibility of logging out. The ultimate twist? Death in the game meant death in real life. Any attempt to unplug the player from the VIZion system would instantly kill them. Five years have passed since that horrific day. Only 10,000 players remain. With the world desperate for a solution, the world governments launched Project: GRIM REAPER—an elite operation to send ten of the most skilled individuals from around the globe into Eternal Nexus. Their mission: locate Nakamura’s in-game avatar, defeat him, and bring an end to this death trap once and for all. My name is Rei Kurogane, and I was chosen to be one of the ten. I’m not a professional gamer, unlike the others. I’m a Kenjutsuka—a practitioner of the ancient art of swordsmanship. My brother and sister are among the thousands still trapped in the game. I have no choice but to enter this virtual hell, not as a player, but as a warrior determined to save them. Nakamura started this game. I will end it—with my own hands.

Fēn Yǐng, feared as the "Twin-Headed Dragon," was a master assassin whose ability, Avatar, allowed him to create duplicates of himself. But when a mission to kill the legendary Sword Saint, Jiàn Shèng, ends in failure, Fēn Yǐng is killed, his soul damaged beyond repair. Unexpectedly, he is reincarnated into a new world of cultivation as Duō Yī, a weak and frail boy from a declining martial clan. Despite his fragile body and damaged soul, Duō Yī discovers that his former skill has evolved into something far more powerful—HIVE. This unique ability lets him create clones, share their experiences, and even transfer his consciousness between bodies. Now armed with this new power, Duō Yī is determined to overcome his physical limitations, master the art of cultivation, and repair his soul. In a world where strength rules and only the powerful survive, Duō Yī embarks on a perilous journey to rise through the ranks and seize his chance at immortality.

In a world where your shot at fame and fortune depends on the awakening of your latent magical abilities, numbers are everything. Your Class? System? Chosen god? They’re all pieces of a puzzle conveying images of blood and death a thousand ways. But that’s life, ironically enough. And that blood, death, and experience is what comes from the modern heroes sacred duty. Explore Tangents. Kill monsters. Stop them from terraforming the Earth and everything else they’re attracted to— no matter how bizarre. Claude knows bizarre well. Living in the forests of New Gloria with his father gives him an upbringing unique from his classmates. In many ways he’s disconnected from the world of heroes. His near photographic memory of famous heroic events and tales of grandeur can’t change that fact. And no matter how many stories he reads, he can’t prepare himself for the truth of the heroes he’s confided in since boyhood and the monsters he’s feared since before then. As if he needed a more explicit showing, a strange and beautiful age old power is born again within him, twisting his very life into a tumultuous battle-heavy hunt of legend…. Fear twins. Embrace change. Prepare for war. Also the same story will be uploaded at Royal Road if you prefer that for reading!

A Saiyan named Kara, a Titan amongst Gods. With a horrific past that has turned him evil in every aspect. His powers surpassed all imagination. But even so, he is finally defeated. After 500 years he is reborn in the planet Gaia, one that he himself made a living hell. His son takes it upon himself to find this reincarnation and raise his own father before he turns out to be the same devil that terrorized the universe But after an incident that shakes the world of the Gods, Kara is forced to live down on Gaia. On his journey to get stronger he battles his evil nature for the sake of those he has grown to love To make things clear this story is a massive crossover between the most known anime/comics/Mythology, it will include: Attack on Titan, Akame ga Kill, Naruto, My Hero Academia, avatar the last airbender, Naruto shippuden, Fairy Tail, One punch man, Tokyo Revengers (maybe), Tokyo Ghoul, One Piece, Dragon Ball / Z / Super (maybe DBHeros) And more I can’t name off the top of my head Also also, the story contains a lot of ‘lemon’ I guess. and also if you haven’t seen the warning in the first chapter already it also contains very detailed ra.pe so don’t read if your weak

A fantasy novel with a unique blend of magic, adventure, and humor . Theory revolves around the titular character, Avatar embankment. Radar (Avantia Radel), a powerful alchemist known for his ability to transform decay into the wonder and command the strictth of various biological entities. Key Elements The protagonist, Avantia Radel, is a mysterious and charismatic figure with exceptional alchemical skills. The novel features a mix of fantasy creatures, including demon tribes, powerful magic beings, and mythical entities. Theory explores themes of transformation, power, and the blurring of moral soundaries. The narrative is known for its humor, wit, and engaging characters. [Restricted] This book is restricted, please do not read if you are under 18 years old. Turning decay into a magical spell of decline, commanding the powerful ability of alien creatures, the despised secret technique became ignited with his hands, and he also found a new way. He is the obscene magic chain gold master-Yafanti. Radel! 　　A blockbuster libertine, a charming rich man from the demon race, a powerfully transformed fairy saint. ． ． ． ． ． 　　In a turbulent time and space, a protagonist who never misses any "profit" opportunity is a work that makes people smile. Author : Handsome

[Congratulations! You have gained a new avatar!] [This is a combat Avatar.] [Lvl 1.] [Upgrade card is available!] [Your Avatar's interest has increased.] [You have gained +17 points to the 500 points needed to unlock the Cashback feature.] [You currently have $50,000 in your account.] [You spent $10,000, 100% cashback has been activated.] [You now have $70,000 in your account>] Alaric Montclair was jobless, homeless and lacked any type of success in his life. His elder sister was all he had, and even she was stuck in the hospital, unable to pay her bills. Desperate times called for desperate measures. He decided to borrow money from a dangerous gang. Unable to pay back, Alaric was even more depressed. That was until he met the old man. The man who changed his life for the better with a single coin. "You can have all you need, all you just have to do... Is play the game." The man said to him. Whether it was a dream or not, didn't matter to Alaric. He was going to change his life for the better. [The system welcomes the host.] [Your next game starts in 2 days...] [Good luck.]

In the midst of the winter season, the cold air that tickles my nose and the thick clothes I was wearing to keep my body warm and the slippery edge of the rooftop building I was standing. The city covered with snows as snowflakes keep on falling. Ah, this is the best day to die... The cold winter was reminded me of my parents. Will they cry if I die? Will they regret everything that they've done so far? Or they will still stay on my very-ill older sister side?

Wei Ping traveled to a world of high martial arts and gained the ability to nurture avatars. This enabled him to cultivate and fight with different avatars. "What? My compatibility with the 'Golden Mantis Body Refining Technique' is so low? No wonder I haven't been able to master the first layer after so long!" However, Wei Ping was not worried, as he immediately condensed a praying mantis avatar with an unusually high compatibility with the 'Golden Mantis Body Refining Technique' to practice on his behalf. His progress was remarkable, comparable to that of a genius. What others took ten years to achieve in their martial arts, his avatar accomplished in just one year. "So... the more avatars I have, the stronger I become?" Wei Ping realized this, and so he embarked on the path of nurturing avatars while becoming stronger himself. The East Sea's dragon, the sun's golden crow, the ever-changing Yin demons, the Peng bird with a speed that broke limits... these were all Wei Ping's targets. "My goodness! How can you be both divine and demonic, magical and evil at the same time? This is impossible! How did you do it?" Hearing this, Wei Ping grinned and said, "Is it really that hard to be divine, demonic, magical, and evil at the same time? I simply nurtured four avatars and practiced the four great secret manuals at the same time!" Many years later, Wei Ping looked back and suddenly realized that the gods' emperor, the demons' sovereign, the witches' king, the demons' saint, and the ghosts' ancestor of the divine and supernatural races were all his avatars! ( I dont own the cover nor the story if the author wishe for me to take it down I will do in, you can find the raw version at: https://book.qidian.com/info/1036296429/)

[Congratulations! You have gained a new avatar!] [This is a combat Avatar.] [Lvl 1.] [Upgrade card is available!] [Your Avatar's interest has increased.] [You have gained +17 points to the 500 points needed to unlock the Cashback feature.] [You currently have $50,000 in your account.] [You spent $10,000, 100% cashback has been activated.] [You now have $70,000 in your account>] Alaric Montclair was jobless, homeless and lacked any type of success in his life. His elder sister was all he had, and even she was stuck in the hospital, unable to pay her bills. Desperate times called for desperate measures. He decided to borrow money from a dangerous gang. Unable to pay back, Alaric was even more depressed. That was until he met the old man. The man who changed his life for the better with a single coin. "You can have all you need, all you just have to do... Is play the game." The man said to him. Whether it was a dream or not, didn't matter to Alaric. He was going to change his life for the better. [The system welcomes the host.] [Your next game starts in 2 days...] [Good luck.]

A trajedy that no one was aware of occured at an inconspicuous small village almost five years ago. This nightmare stole everything Ark held the most important and haunted him every night. Making him restless and uneasy. Although he survived, ironically he felt dead and lifeless. An inextinguishable flames of hatred and rage started to devour his whole-being. 'I MUST KILL THEM ALL.' With a strong resolve, he embarks on a journey where he almost perished. Feeling his life was not his alone, Ark strived hard to survive, making himself stronger and unfathomable. "I can't afford to die!..." "Not until I complete my revenge!" Ark gritted his teeth as he continue to wander all over the Great Arcanum Continent. Authors Note/s: [WARNING!!! Extreme violence ahead! Some chapters may include violence not advisable for the weak hearted and may incur trauma.] (READ WITH YOUR OWN VOLITION!)

Set 1000 years before the prophesied end of Kaliyuga, humanity teeters on the brink of collapse. In a futuristic era where advanced technology rules, society has become a chaotic mix of digital immortality, artificial intelligence, and decaying morals. The world is divided between those living in virtual utopias and the impoverished masses, suffering in the wastelands of reality. The ancient prophecies of Kalki—the tenth and final avatar of Vishnu—have been reduced to myth in this age of machines, dismissed as superstition in a time ruled by logic and code. However, dark forces have awakened, spreading unrest and corruption, subtly pulling the world towards its inevitable end. Amidst the chaos, a group of mysterious sages begins to emerge, keeping alive the ancient teachings, and warning of the impending return of Kalki. At the heart of this prophecy is **Dhruvansh**, a name that signifies both "steadfast" like the pole star (Dhruv) and the inherited "shadow" (ansh) of humanity's darker side. As Dhruvansh uncovers his true identity, he must navigate a world of cybernetic gods, forgotten demons, and a technologically altered humanity, preparing for the ultimate battle between light and darkness. With the clock ticking towards the apocalypse, can he rise to become the savior foretold, or will Kaliyuga spiral into eternal darkness? The end of the world is just the beginning.

[ Ding! Sex demon curse would activate in three days if host does not engage in sex with target. ] “Daddy, can I watch a horror movie movie with tonight while shutting all lights off. So, I can get into character of movie and feel that horror.”- Said Lara biting her lower lip. Daddy- “Um, okay.” “Can I sit in your lap like I used to sit when I was small?”- Lara Daddy- *-* “Uncle, you are too dirty? I will rub you, come let me help you wash in bathroom.” Uncle- *-* “P.E. Sir, I would like you to team up with principal so we can have fun together.” Everyone- *-* Lara and his husband is chosen to save the apocalypse worlds which is set in different apocalyptic events. But, what was odd that god chose her husband as his avatar in different worlds to save them by granting him a part of his powers. While she was chosen by the devil and both were sent to separate worlds. Lara was blesssed with the Sin of Lust and a system which is her guide.

Kalyon, an immortal metaphysical entity, has observed humanity for eons, unable to understand what drives humans to feel fear, joy, or pain. Frustrated by his inability to grasp the essence of human life, Kalyon decides to create an avatar to go unnoticed by humans. But as he delves deeper into the human condition, he discovers that understanding emotions also means accepting suffering, imperfection, and the fragility of existence.

Once an esteemed serial killer... I expected to die not to become it

Warning: Sexual content, lemons, Comedy, Perverted, degenerate Mc, MILFs Jason, a young man in his twenties, life falls apart one fateful day and decides to go away but when a meteor falls and strikes him, instead of dying, he is met with an alien - a Blood elf, offering him a boundless power. The MC, from there on learns to cope with a new reality as indulges himself in all kinds of perverted and sinful delicacies. The harem consists of many women, including the fantasy races too, and you name it... -*-*-* Please support me, Vote with power stones, golden tickets, reviews and do comments. These are the things that can motivate me to release chapters faster.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT R-18] *Waifus - yesss! *Lemons - In excess! ******* Ever since the Great Cyber Collapse of '42, when AI went bonkers and decided to nuke the planet's WiFi, nations had gone dark. Military might crumbled faster than a stale cookie. In its place rose the shadowy world of espionage, where keyboard warriors became the new superheroes. Ned Wyatt, a 20-year-old anti-social hermit who was always locked up in his mommy's basement, got the chance to shine. He completed the hardest missions with ease, broke into the most secured places, and escaped with his balls intact; all with just a keyboard, a mouse and bottles of energy drinks. Before long, his avatar "Agent xXx_SpyGod69_xXx" was known as the greatest spy of all time, a character who gave meaning to the game of DEADLOCK! As far as Ned was concerned, he was living his dream life, all until the sudden death of his avatar, leading to his transmigration into the world of DEADLOCK to replace his deceased avatar, because without Agent xXx_SpyGod69_xXx, DEADLOCK was just like any other MMORPG spy game. But what was a spy without a team of in-game beauties and a hideout?? ***** [CAUTION: Made by a degenerate] No ntr No Yuri DISCLAIMER: Cover isn't mine

"My name is Vincent, I'm done with life and I'd rather take mine right now" that's how I felt but unfortunately, Heaven has other plans for me.I went from jumping off a building to end it all to being dragged into an unholy war and yes even as Angels are amongst them, there's nothing Holy about this. A battle between Angels and Demons, I know, Crazy right? Apparently once every 500 years there's a tournament between them, you may be wondering, what do I have to do with that? Well, Humans like me, are unfortunately dragged into this as vessels for this said battle, but this particular battle has me, literally, the stakes for this generation is very high compared to the usual, Lucky me I guess. As if that wasn't bad enough, I was chosen by the angel of death, and don't get your hopes up, it's not the cute Azreal, I got stuck with Abbabon the darkest Angel ever to exist. Now the fate of the world literally rests upon the hands of a suicidal human and 99 other Strangers. [DISCLAIMER:Chapters are rated 18: contain strong language, gore and violence]

She was a human despised by her family but was strongly desired by the vampire king. Evelyn Starkins, a human born in a vampire family and was chosen to be the sacrificial lamb offered to the Vampires. Her fate took a new turn when the King realized she was the one he was seeking. He couldn't resist her. ........... "Do you think you can run away from me?" Eve heard his deep voice whisper in her ears which made her knees weaken. "I can if you let me," she said hoping he would free her. "And you think I will?" He brushed the tip of his nose lightly along the sides of her neck, causing her breath to hitch. He pulled away to stare at her flushed face. "Breathe my charm." "Breathe while you still can," he growled, his hot breath tickling her ears. "You tried to run away, and now you will get punished." He pressed his lips to her neck, leaving trails of fiery kisses along her skin. "I'm going to make you regret every step you took," he whispered, his voice low and dangerous. "I'll punish you so hard that you'll beg.. but for more." His fingers grazed her skin, sending shivers down her spine as she fought to control her breathing. She knew she should be scared, but the way he was he took control of her body, the way his touch ignited a fire within her, made her shamelessly excited for his punishment.. ....... Note: cover is not mine

Supernatural phenomena called Rift have caused the appearance of monsters and other disasters, gradually pushing the world toward its destruction. To face it, some humans having awakened various magical powers are fighting against this apocalypse. Dora, one of them, has a special "Avatar" class which gives him access to every class, despite great difficulty leveling them up. But despite his enormous potential, he chose to appear incompetent to get kicked from his team, so that he could live a lazy life with his family but his talents is discovered by the strongest woman in the Kingdom and she decides to enroll him in the royal academy. Reluctant at first, his mother gives him the motivation he needs to pursue this path, but little did they know what kind of monster they had thrown into the world. Dora is not a hero wishing for peace, but a monster getting addicted to the taste of power, wealth, and freedom. Dora pursues an unknown goal until he meets someone who knows more about his true nature than himself and sets him on a path that will nourish his eternal thirst, to the cost of his humanity, but in a world collapsing, isn't a monster the greatest weapon? [I am open to discussion Facebook: Yalatola Alter Discord: Yalatola#7758 Check technical sheets]

[Mature content and trigger warning] Jeremy stepped closer while Eloisee stepped back. His lips tickled up into a smirk, his fangs out for the world. “ You thought because he was here to take you, you'd be safe from me? How naive my little pet, you can never escape me, even if you go to the edge of the world ill still be here.” Eloisee’s eyes widened. The choice of words Jeremy used were the same ones he used before, she started to scream in her heart. Not in that room, anywhere but that room. “ Jeremy stop, n-not here.” She let her thoughts slip out her mouth while tears fell freely down her face. Eloisee's back hit the wall and a veined arm slammed on the wall beside her head. She looked at the red eyes trembling. “ Oh so now you can talk back, such a spine you developed.” Jeremy spat, his face distorted from spite. ********************************************************************** Pain is all Eloisee Eileen knew, abused and mistreated by her stepsibling and stepmother, she has aspirations to run away and become an omega without a pack, just as her dreams are coming true and she is close to escaping the pain, she gets the shock of her life. She is being sold off to the Bloodhowl pack Alpha Riviera Luminary, to be his treasured wife in exchange for the Silvermount pack getting an alliance and resources. Being the alpha’s wife, Eloisee has to navigate the treacherous path of being a wife in a new pack while fighting demons from her past and present trying to drag her to the depths of hell with them, while finding it in her to love her husband and mate.

When two souls fall in love, there is nothing else but the yearning to be close to the other.

"Ah…" She is so tickled that she is defenseless against his attacks. "You can choose to marry me or to die!" By then you will become the first person in history to die from tickling. "If you dare to reject me, I will make sure to ravish you until you yield to me." He is the hegemon in the business circles. He is the mysterious big boss that calls the shots. He is cold, ruthless and cruel. He would resort to unscrupulous divisive tactics to achieve his goals, making people tremble with fear. One day, a group of bachelors asks him with tears in their eyes, "Big boss, what makes sister-in-law fall head over heels for you?" He arches his eyebrow. "I love and pamper her, so that she only has eyes for me." She turns furious at his reply. "Damn! You are shameless, can't you phrase it in a nicer way? "I love three things in this Universe. The Sun, the Moon and you. The Sun for the morning, the Moon for the night, and you forever!" "…"

The waves ripple around me, calling me in a whisper, Into the deepest part of the ocean. As I walk on the soft sand, the water sweeps over my feet, surrounding where I stand, giving me the sweetest sensation. Oh ocean, why do I feel so attracted to you? Why do I feel the tickling of your whispers? As it causes cold shivers down my spine. I could hear your gentle lullaby, It roars like a lion, yet so steady and honest Just like a refined diamond. Oh, sea, why do you call my name in a whisper? Caressing waves upon the shore, Once again you beckon me. Why do you show yourself at my doorstep? Why do I feel your presence everywhere I go? Why do you call me so desperately? I want to know, cause when the sea calls? Who will answer?

Power comes with a cost... and it was something she was willing to trade her soul for. A few nights before her wedding, Lauren sought a way to break her fourth engagement. Known for her bad reputation as the rebel princess, she was the only lady who had the guts to step foot on the Everston mansion, the house of a notorious warlord, in the middle of the night. She offered him a wicked alliance that the entire kingdom did not see coming: a marriage. A vixen pretending to be a damsel in distress and a man whose crimson eyes screaming for bloodshed. Could something blossom in this treacherous dance of lies and deception? -- "Are you upset?" She eyed him sharply. "Should I be honored that I got tricked by you, milord?" He drank the remaining wine in his glass with one gulp and put it on the wooden table. He stepped in front of her. His hand was on the rail on her side while his other hand grabbed her glass and finished her wine before putting it down. The way his Adam's apple moved with his every violent gulp made her feel a tickling heat around her nape. When he brought his attention back to her, he licked his lips to wipe off the trace of wine. "How shall I make it up to you then?" he asked with his deep voice, like a seductive devil asking his victim how she would like to be killed. Dangerous yet… enthralling. - Note: This is a dark fantasy-romance genre with a lot of gore, family feuds, steamy scenes, twists and turns, and other explicit content (no rape) that will rile you up and might give you a heart attack so basically this is not for soft-hearted ones, so read at your own risk!

Zara bit his fingers" Mr. Wills, how dare you kidnap a women in front of everyone! Aren't you afraid someone will see us?" zara spatted angrily. " No one dares to mess with me and You are not some women, I can do everything with my wife Mrs. Wills" Leroy said as he inched closer to her face she turned away and told "for your kind information it's Ms. Smith for you. Did you forget that we are divorced Mr. Wills?" "Divorced, 'hm' he smirked and continued, "Did you really thought you signed on a divorce agreement?".............. she was aghast for a moment "w.. what did you s.say?" Infuriated by his actions "How shameless of you, even your touch burns my skin you pervert!" she hissed and ........... "so, that's why I'm feeling so hot, hmm", he smirks as his hot breath tickles her. "Mrs. Wills, Do you know your perverted husband can do more shameless thing than you think" Her eyes widened. before she could react he licked her hook of the neck and started to give soft feathery kisses............. if you guys want further... just start to swim deep in it....... Hey Guys! This is my First novel. I hope you guys will enjoy it. If you guys have any suggestion, issues or want any changes you can comment or contact me through via email. If you want me to continue, please support me through comments and gifts. I believe you guys will support me. Please take care of me..

A dark time when the creatures of shadow descended unto the tranquil human lands, making their existence known. A time followed when empires were led by humanity's conspiracy and betrayal, a time filled with hatred, but unbeknownst to the humans, they were only mere puppets, pawns of greater beings of darkness, entities with the power to crush anything and everything in their way. What happens when a small human girl catches the eye of one of these so-called greater beings, a pureblooded Lord? Can an ant such as her survive the political strifes and fearsome feuds between the lands and the monsters that control them. For those who fear vampires, ghosts and the unknown, I offer two words of advice… Tread lightly. -------- "Why should I avoid him? He was a perfect gentleman, a good man," Katherine Welcher argued in his defense. "Good or not, neither matter," Alexander Delcrov warned her, "As long as you're under my wing, you shall behave and listen to my words. Do not let any man kiss you, Katherine. I don’t want others to call you improper." "There was nothing improper about it! And I'm not yours to obey," she blurted out in annoyance, feeling her face flush with embarrassment for the second time this evening, "I mean, you can't order me aro—-" "So disobedient," he stated with nonchalance before moving his hand from her waist to her back, pulling her closer to him as they danced. His breath tickled her nape. "So you’ll only listen if you are mine?"