Book Burning

Adelaide Autumns is new to the police force. She joined as the rookie member of the crime investigation team 1. She is bent on finding clues and getting to the bottom of each and every case, she is distrustful of her new teammates and always on edge. She makes mistakes , her teammates help cover up and teach her. In the team she meets all sorts of people and the only thing common between them is their passion to catch the criminals. Slowly she learns to trust those around her, rely on them and becomes a stronger self. In developing herself.

After another long night, Suki wakes up in the body of a beautiful young lady. This is her journey as she discovers more about the host of her body, and herself along the way.

Kim Mugen encounters a dark man in the alleyway, before he can say anything, the dark man begins telling Kim a story. “How a man once picked up an empty, blank book, once the man opened up the book he disappeared… entirely”. After the strange man told Kim the story, Kim ran away but when he looked back to see the strange man, he couldn’t see him… almost as if he had disappeared…. almost as he never existed…. Running to school, Kim found an empty cover book, he stood in disbelief and decided to open the book, in the book, Kim sees that the first page was moving, where he can feel the breeze that’s was coming out of the moving page, the book fell…. not a person in sight… the book haven’t even move an inch and Kim… he was gone… almost as if he had disappeared into a new world… A world where anything can happen, a world where a book can become both reality and fictional… What will Kim faced in this new world?

A nameless man finds himself in the void, surrounded by other souls lining up behind him. He doesn’t know where he is or how he got there. All he knows is that he’s dead. There, he meets Edix, the god of punishment, who judges souls based on the sins they committed in life. It doesn’t take long for Edix to condemn him. Souls bound to a life of suffering, he claims, must have earned their fate. But what if they hadn’t? Like him—sentenced to an eternity as a slave in the mines of another world. Unlike the others, who quietly accept their punishment out of fear of the gods, he refuses to bow. He isn’t afraid to defy the gods, to fight against their cruelty, and to change this broken world. He doesn’t just want freedom—he wants power. In short, he wants to become a god.

Rowan gots entangled with his office assistant who thinks is nice to sleep with married men but then his brother had eyes for his wife behind his back...

"Right now, you're the best version of yourself. 'Why?' Because... You're alive." ________________________ Humanity is on the brink of a new era. Freedom is a luxury, one that is becoming scarce, and when faced with it all, does the world need a liberator? Or a person who finds that freedom themself? Karlos Lippe is a young man who's forced by fate to dance to that question. Having his monotonous yet fulfilling life stripped from him, he travels with a silver haired companion to seek out belonging in a tumultous world entering Industrial Revolution. Dotting the lands like stars in the night sky, Luminaries are those who have harnessed the power of constellations, Psyche. Their use of strange powers, Talismans, Catalysts, Alchemy, Ideals, and other magical nonsense creates a web of conflict that entangles the pair and their journey. When that happens, try to follow them. Because at the core of it all, this story is about perspective. So it's up to you to decide how to perceive it.

"You will never be strong enough," her father would sneer, tossing her aside like a broken doll. "Pathetic. It's even a shame you are still alive," her adopted sister would wish her death everyday. "Stay inside, where you belong," her brothers would taunt, barring every door because Ivelle was not allowed to go outside due to her perceived vulnerability and threat of otherworldly powers. But the whispers of Duke Raven reached her ears, a legend of a man both feared and revered. "He is a monster," her maid said. "A monster of darkness." Ivelle's curiosity burned brighter than her fear. "Monster of darkness?" She wondered gazing at the moonlit sky from her window. Everything became really scary when she was forced to marry the "Monster of Darkness" and eventually died. But fate had other plans. She was reborn—reborn in her own body, with a chance to change herself and her destiny, determined not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Can she change her fate and find her true strength, or will history repeat itself?

--- **AFTER BOOK** *Karya Luciel Veronica* "Kata-kata adalah arwah, dan buku ini adalah pusara bagi yang tak bisa melarikan diri." Di balik jendela kaca yang retak, matahari senja terjerat debu, merayapi rak-rak buku yang berdiri seperti makam bisu. Perpustakaan itu, sunyi dan terlupakan, menyerupai rongga dada tua yang hanya berisi bisikan-bisikan waktu. Di lorong terkelamnya, tersembunyi sebuah buku—tak bernama, tak bernyawa, namun tetap berbisik. Alea tak pernah mencari buku itu. Ia bahkan tak seharusnya ada di sana—di tengah udara dingin yang menggigit kulit seperti gigi hantu, di bawah cahaya lampu yang berkedip seakan ketakutan. Tapi ketika tangannya menyentuh sampulnya yang dingin, seolah-olah buku itu bernafas di genggamannya, halaman-halamannya mulai bergerak. Namanya terukir di tinta hitam yang berdenyut seperti nadi: “Alea S., nafasnya berhenti di bawah cahaya yang pecah.” Teks itu menulis kematiannya—pelan, penuh kenikmatan, seolah mencari makan untuk kepuasan

A hardworking Empress was what they called Lesa Estrees. An Empress for the people and stand by her people until she was disposed by her lover in a cruel way. Turning the nobles against her, making the peasants fear her, commoners blame her, servants ignoring her and demanding she be turned into a scapegoat for the use of black magic. Using the excuse the Empress is a witch is what cause her execution...Lesa now knows why she was reborned, and it's by God's will for years to let the empire fall instead of prosper. In doing so, she prevented herself from being empress she decided to make a secret alliance behind everyone's back before she was forced to marry the crown prince. It's to marry the crown prince of another country. Will Lesa succeed in bringing down the Crowned Empire for her revenge against the nobles and Emperor who did her wrong...? Or will she find peace in her new kingdom to watch the other she once knew burn in peace?

Ember is trying to live a normal life. Granted, his parents are gone and the entire world has powers from the elements, but he's not gonna let that stop him. He has a perfect girlfriend, a perfect best friend, and a perfect stalker. All's going well for him, I guess.

Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world plagued by rampant crime, including drugs, human trafficking, murder, kidnapping, and even worse atrocities. Vicious outlaws and criminal mastermind groups known as Sinners cause widespread destruction and devastation in society. These criminals have committed countless massacres, driving the world into crisis. Although the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) managed to curb the outlaw threat, the situation has only worsened, leaving people unsafe in their cities. Agent-90, a notorious and highly skilled assassin, steps forward to eliminate the outlaws and Sinners who threaten the government and society. *Disclaimer: The title has been changed because the title "Hitman: Monster" have different variation books and series. So sorry for late to notify

To the world Lucas was the perfect CEO. He led the family company to become the biggest in the country. He also had the most beautiful woman for a lover and with gorgeous looks that would make anyone fall for him, he had it all. However, it all came crashing down one day when he got that letter. A letter that made him question his very existence. A letter that unhinged him.

Ace is trouble. The kind that barges into Raya’s life with cocky smirks, bold games, and the power to ignite a fire she can’t put out. But when sparks fly, will Raya resist him, or will she get burned? Burning Roses is a whirlwind of tension, sass, and scorching chemistry. Will their clashes destroy them—or pull them closer than they ever expected?

★ In the heart of a primeval forest, where the darkness cast a bone chilling glow, stood a girl of supernatural beauty and terrifying powers. Her silver hair cascaded down her shoulders like a silken waterfall, shimmering under the moonlight, crackling with raw energy. Her eyes, a piercing gold, burned with an infernal intensity, like the molten Sulphur of hell… ★★★★★ In a land where humans and supernatural beings coexist. Of the lands inhabited by humans stood one of the most powerful and greatest kingdom, Eldoria, ruled by its charming and wise king, king Aaron, the only human king with four wives, including; a vampire, a witch, a werewolf, and a human. Was it hard? Of course, it was challenging to keep his wives from ripping his and each other heads out. Raised with love and weapons, Brittany, the last child of King Aaron, half-siblings possess extraordinary abilities. However, she remains lacking in many ways. Despite her father’s unwavering love, she still endures constant bullying from her three sisters. She is kind-hearted, stubborn, shy, gentle, innocent and flawlessly beautiful. Her eyes, two enchanting amber-bluish hazel orbs and her long silky dark hair stood out of all king Aaron children’s striking appearance of raven black hair and all shades of green eyes. Only, it just happened that things stopped being weak for Brittany one fateful day as she began to undergo transformations, signalling the abeyant powers she never knew that were within her. Will this mark the beginning of a new chapter in her story? What role will this newfound strength play when darkness arises? ««« This book is splitted into two parts (or volume) including; Volume 1- Brittany's life and adventure with family. Volume 2- Married to the cold prince: a new journey begins. »»» This is a book I write in my spare time, so expect limited uploads. As always, the author is open to hearing your thoughts, so do not forget to vote and leave your sincere reviews. ♥ Midsummer07.

Kian Solis, an ordinary young man from the quiet town of Veldar, has always felt a strange sense of longing for something beyond the life he knows. Living a simple existence as a blacksmith's apprentice, he is content but not fulfilled, always haunted by the feeling that he is meant for something more. One night, while walking a secluded path on the edge of town, Kian discovers an ancient, mysterious book buried beneath the roots of an old tree. When he touches it, he is suddenly transported to a fantastical world—Doria, a realm of magic, strange creatures, and unknown dangers. The book, still in his hands, pulses with an otherworldly power, and he is told by a mysterious voice that he has been chosen for a greater purpose in this new world. As Kian navigates this unfamiliar realm, he is pursued by dark forces and must uncover the truth behind his summoning. The world of Doria is full of secrets, and Kian soon learns that the book he found is linked to an ancient prophecy, one that could determine the fate of the entire world. With new allies, dangerous enemies, and a destiny he doesn’t fully understand, Kian’s journey will test his courage, his resolve, and his very identity as he faces a power that could either save or destroy Doria.

"In the heart of darkness, where the echoes of forgotten sorrows linger, a question hangs heavy in the air: What does it truly mean to fight for a cause greater than oneself? As the flames of conflict engulf a realm torn asunder by war, one must confront the specter of destiny and ask: Can one person change the course of history, or are we mere pawns in a game played by gods and men alike?" ______________________________________________________________________ In the dead of night, a chance encounter with a familiar face leads our protagonist, our MC, to a life-altering decision. Racing to save the girl from an oncoming truck, our MC is struck down before he can even process the outcome. Awakening in a new world as Aurelio Ignis, a 12-year-old boy, he finds himself navigating unfamiliar surroundings with a sense of both trepidation and curiosity. Despite the initial shock of his reincarnation, Aurelio embraces his new life, forging friendships and experiencing the simple joys denied to him in his past existence. However, tranquility is shattered when war erupts between the kingdom and the neighboring 6th Veridian empire. Villages are razed, innocent lives lost, and international law disregarded, yet the world remains ominously silent in the face of injustice. Forced to flee to the capital city of Meraleth, Aurelio and his family seek refuge in a crowded refugee camp, where a grim announcement awaits them: all males aged 14, 15, and 16 are to be conscripted into the army. With his fate sealed, Aurelio is thrust into the midst of conflict, tasked with reclaiming the annexed territories and fulfilling a promise made to his family: to survive until the war's end. As Aurelio grapples with the weight of his responsibilities, the echoes of his past haunt him, driving him to confront the injustices that threaten to consume his world. Will he emerge victorious, bringing justice to the innocent lives lost, or will he succumb to the same fate that befell his brethren, leaving the dream of peace a distant memory? -------------- Some info: Release frequency- No fixed frequency, whenever I get time ig? Expect some insane power scaling in later chapters (Around the end of the Dusk to destiny arc (vol 2) ) A lot of characters, places, weapons and other stuff will be based on real historical events and names and whatnot. There isn't any sort of magic, and any powerful characters will be powerful purely due to their overall physicality intelligence and whatnot.

In a world where fate can be cruel, Farah's life was shattered when she was cast out by her foster family for a pregnancy she never planned, and betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust. With nowhere to turn, she stumbled upon a mysterious cave, seeking refuge from the heavy rain. But little did she know, this cave held a secret that would change her life forever. Inside, she found Lucian, a powerful dragon prince, chained and exiled for a crime he didn't commit. As they formed an unlikely bond, Farah discovered hidden powers within herself and uncovered the secrets of her own origin. But their love was threatened by the shadows of their past, and the darkness that haunted Lucian's very soul. As they navigated the burning desires, secrets, and betrayals, Roshan, Farah's ex-boyfriend, refused to let go, begging for a second chance. Torn between the fiery passion of her present and the haunting memories of her past, Farah had to make a choice that would determine the course of her life. She trusted Lucian to uncover the truth and protect her from those who sought to harm her, but the secrets of their intertwined past threatened to destroy their love forever. In a world where love and betrayal were intertwined, Farah had to confront the darkness head-on and make a choice that would change her life forever. (it might be changed later)

Tattered shrapnel rings in the distance. The ashes of man's sin cannot be washed down with alcohol nor holy water. We who murder shall live in the suffering we have caused. Indeed, it is so. Somewhere near, a man who has used up his life looks down a pile of ash. The clouds are ignorant of all that was. The man sighs. The sky blinks, to dust he becomes. And so forth is the cycle of blood. He remembers, but perhaps it does not matter. Another leaves into purgatory. The doctor can only pray that fate have mercy.

The Book Of Legends. A mystical of unknown proportions, with knowledge foretelling the past, present, and the future. Of time, space, and fate. Of nigh omniscience and nigh omnipotence. A book coveted by many, yet beholden to none. What secrets does it hold, and what does it entail? Yet it somehow managed to land in tne hands of a young, down-on-his-luck man. Find out what happens when the book starts to reveal the secrets of old, and what it will do for our young protagonist. Will he drown in the knowledge of the book, or will he rise and conquer it, ushering his own era?

The war that has been going on for years between humanity and machines created by unknown, will it end? What am I doing in the battlefield again? How did I end up here? For some reason I feel cold even though my body has only been emitting flames. Will the burning fire in me die down one day? I will make sure so that the flames won't fade until I win.

Not everyone gets lucky when they get to choose a new life to reincarnate into. Some get to have cheat abilities, some get the family they always dreamed of, some get to live the live they dreamed of for long. All of that in other worlds or realities. How nice. As for me... I didn't even get to wish anything. I was just minding my own business with my girlfriend... And I just got thrown into a a game world I liked... And why did I have to reincarnate in... this character? ... The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern looked at the smoldering remains of the laboratory is had been held for years now. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern vaporized another magus who experimented on it not so long ago. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern felt the Heart of Wrath that replaced its own organ, pumping pure magic in its body. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern and the Heart felt each other's rage, pain and sorrow. They felt each other's Wrath. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern and the Heart turned the kingdom to ashes and dust for seven days, for seven nights. Cover is not mine. It has been made by an AI.

Volume One: COMPLETED (Chap 01-180) "BEAR MY CHILD" “I have loved you my whole life...” Searching for a blood donor, Nikki Lindsey receives a text message from a mysterious man offering medical help for her mother’s surgery. She is tempted to accept the offer, even if it means sleeping with him to bear his child. But to save the precious life of the family she only has, she fought the fear of being touched by a man with closed eyes. However, Nikki fell in love for the first time with someone already engaged. She struggled to avoid this man when he was all over the place and even got closer to her, pushing her harder in love with him. Nikki wanted to forget him, as her body was already purchased by a person with a face she had never seen— but taught her to covet his touch while her heart longed for someone else. How can she get free from him? And how can she avoid another man when both are opening the door to the past? * P. S. (Book Sequels) ~ His Contractual Mistress (Special Appearances) ~ SOMEWHERE TRAPPED IN TIME: I Love You Through Eternity (Next Generation Story) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volume Two: WHY LOVE IS COMPLICATED? When a LOVE STORY in the present time opens the box of distant memories... Nina Li has everything in life. But all she ever wanted was to be loved by the man of her dreams. Nina secretly enrolls at Leeroy John Collins University in New Jersey to follow Harry. But when her father found out, she was sent to England instead, and he planned to lock her inside an all-girls Academy. Since Nina is an obedient daughter, she chooses to follow her parents rather than her heart. It was the year the 1980s when communication was through love letters. Nina was happier when she and Harry began exchanging letters. However, Harry seemed not interested in courting her, but his twin brother Steven, was the one pursuing her. Steven confesses that he would fly from New Jersey to England to see her and prove his love. When she chooses the man who loves her, Nina learns that Steven lied to her and Harry. She wants to break up with him. However, her life becomes like hell. Could she ever ESCAPE from him? What PRICE should she PAY for her freedom? What SECRET she's hiding that everyone at the PRESENT doesn't know about it? * * * REMINDERS: Some (or maybe several, the story is still ongoing) Chapters are erotic and inappropriate for younger readers. Please be warned! Halfway is ML’s POV, hilarious/humorous. So enjoy it! But be warned with explicit words from their mouth. This is also a drama— emotion is involved. (for Volume One) The story's climax has violence as part of the tragic experience, but the sweetest surprise awaits. Give it a try to find out more! (Author Words: As mentioned above, ML in Vol. One is mysterious, so there is no Introduction to him. Hehe...) “MY STUBBORN MISTRESS presents Burning Passion.” Stories of individuals and couples how they devoted themselves in the name of love. [Please Read Me! Thanks!] “I have loved you my whole life...” is our BURNING PASSION Book One! Stories to look forward to... STATUS/PROGRESS Volume 1: Story of Nikki Lindsey (Chapter 01-180) Volume 2: Story of Nina Li (Ongoing) Volume 3: Story of Erika Lim (next) Volume 4: Story of Min Xi Hong (next with a short story only) Volume 5: Combine the stories of everyone (Finale!) *Other important characters are from my main novel (My Stubborn Mistress) HAPPY READING!!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ You can follow/join me: instagram.com/eliseelleneth facebook.com/elise86elleneth Discord: https://discord.gg/8Uq28ef (Disclaimer: I do not own the photo, and all the art credits go to the owner. Found it on Pinterest.)

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