Kirkus Water Snakes

The wind began at the tips of the green duckweed, an unforeseen disaster left Zhou Qing imprisoned, his future bleak. By a twist of fate, he was granted an opportunity, and from that moment, he embarked on his journey to the skies. Soaring ever upwards, from then on, Zhou Qing declared he would drink the strongest liquor, play with the sharpest blades, and flirt with the most charming ladies.

Zhou Yu was ordered to enter the city and get married. Even though my wife didn't like me, my father-in-law disapproved of me, my colleagues always wanted to bully me, and the bad guys were always looking to take me down, but touch me, that's fine, touch my wife, that's not. Whoever lays a hand on her, I'll take down. I fought until the whole world bowed down, then returned to the village with my wife in glory!

The Silver Python Cheongsam, an heirloom, inexplicably came to life one day...

Everyone said Su Xiaofeng from Lihua Village was lucky, despite having two kids to drag around, she still married a big shot from the Imperial Capital, making everyone green with envy. But the truth was this: In the 21st century, Su Xiaofeng, a leftover woman who started her own business, died unexpectedly while pregnant and was reborn into the body of a village girl from the 1990s. Right after arriving, she discovered the shocking news that she was pregnant. Touching her chin and then excitedly patting her stomach, Su Xiaofeng said, "It's like finding what you've been searching for without any effort at all." To ensure that after the baby's birth, she could do whatever she wanted, Su Xiaofeng rolled up her sleeves and got to work, and by accident, she obtained a Spiritual Mirror, renowned for its wealth and beauty. From then on, she went further and further down the path of stepping over Lianhua, tearing apart local thugs, torturing her unkind mother, and beating up big shots... wait, no, on the path to getting rich. Only, her twins were beginning to look more and more like a certain big shot from the Imperial Capital. This story is fictional; rigorists beware!

7/31/2024~ In the process of editing and updating my earlier chapters. I personally believe the story starts to improve and find it's way a bit more around chapter 50+. Hopefully can make some adjustments in earlier chapters when I have the time, but pacing slows down into a more measured rate as I start finding my groove. I give the content more time to breathe instead of going so fast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the realm of Nexaria, where elemental spirits and divine beings shape the fate of the world as a land of mortals striving to become gods against the demons of the Abyssal universe, a young boy named Lassim Vanthar embarks on an extraordinary journey of advancement, adventure and becoming a bastion for those around him in their fight against the Dragal. Born into a noble family with a legacy of martial prowess, Lassim possesses an unparalleled gift—a connection to two elemental spirits, a feat unheard of in the history of his world. A gift that is an omen and a sign of the Gods influencing the future fate of Nexaria. Lassim must harness the power of his dual spirits to protect his loved ones and confront the looming threat, but one step at a time as he grows in power as the hero of Nexaria. Lassim faces daunting challenges, battles fierce adversaries, and unlocks the mysteries of his own destiny that has been tampered with by the Gods of this universe. How will he react and adapt to his situation? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is my first ever novel. I’m a new author and still learning how to tell a story. Please understand that when reading. Thank you.

Children are disappearing. Nobody knows where they are... On the surface of the continent, factions have begun making their move. The Order, is taking children from the outskirts of the Kingdom of Umbra, planning to end the long-standing Eastern-Caliphate War in one fell swoop. The ancient Bloodcoil Sect, worshippers of the Divine Snake, are plotting their return to the martial world. Noble families vying for power are tearing the Kingdom apart, to be the next ruling dynasty. Underneath the chaos, below the very earth. Trapped. A boy, kidnapped and starved, stands at the centre of it all. If only he hadn't been so curious... Left in the dark, Aziz is imprisoned in a hole in the ground. But he was not alone. A black-death, thought to be extinct, mysteriously appears in the pit, bent on devouring the little boy. Try as he might, fate cannot be denied as Aziz dies in agony. Only to rise again, suddenly able to see in the dark. Every death, Aziz comes back—stronger. He will endure a thousand deaths if that’s what it takes to break free and exact revenge on those who condemned him to this endless nightmare. Revenge is a common desire, but all desires blind even the wisest from the truth. Will Aziz fall into his own pit of rage and despair, or will the puppet rebel against its master? THREE CHAPTERS EVERY WEEK

An ordinary young man, Wang Chao, experiences a major shift in fate after encountering a mysterious woman named Tang Zichen. Guided by mentors, battle-hardened experience, and his own diligence and insights, he ascends step by step to the peak of Chinese martial arts. As the world descends into chaos and powerful figures emerge, an intense clash between martial arts and modern weaponry ensues. Which will prevail, and what allure lies at the peak of martial arts? What path awaits there? And who will claim the title of the world's greatest?

Salvation. Sanctuary. A safe place. Somewhere he can be safe and free. Somewhere away from abuse, from his bullies, from harassment, from false judgements... from ropes... and whips... somewhere away from pain. Somewhere they will never reach him. That is what Aqueo Harp had always been wishing for. So when he finds himself dying and waking up in a world of magic, a world completely different from the one he had, he views it as a blessing in disguise. It was the thing he had been asking for—to escape from the cruel fate of an orphan like him in his previous world—a life under the mercy of a human trafficking organization that plunged him in a cycle of recurrent depression, back-and-forth at the local detention center, and other stuff that are known to be interrelated with juvenile delinquency. With that in mind, Aqueo swears to never go back to his miserable old life and live an opposite life in the new world, one that is devoid of any trouble he had in the past. But not even a full day has passed when he finds out that his fate in this new world might end up the same as his previous one. This place is also brimming with slavery and other abuse, just as dangerous as his previous world—or even worse. But there is hope, Aqueo Harp meets a water spirit and finds new friends, something he never had for a long time. With their help, Aqueo doesn't feel as hopeless anymore.

This is a tale of a small snake that transforms into a mighty world serpent. Join us on a journey as we witness the incredible evolution of this once humble creature into a powerful force to be reckoned with.

It has been 17 years since Xia Ji transmigrated into the Shang Dynasty as the Seventh Imperial Prince but he has since met with tragedy after another. His mother was murdered by a mysterious person and he ended up being under house arrest for three years for consorting with a demon lady. All he had were Buddhist scriptures and his little sister, the Ninth Imperial Princess, by his side as he was abandoned by the entire Imperial family. However, as danger looms the Imperial City, Xia Ji has been secretly accumulating his powers, waiting for the right time to strike with no mercy and no benevolence. Hungry for more power, Xia Ji continues his quest for ultimate conquest and the only person he will give up everything to protect, is his precious little sister, Xia Xiaosu.

Shadows of the Crown is a captivating fantasy tale that follows Hannah Kim, an ordinary girl from modern-day Seoul, who is unexpectedly transported to the enchanting Empire of Eldoria. There, she assumes the identity of Elara Thalassa Alistair, the black-haired daughter of a noble family that looks down upon her for her unconventional appearance. As Elara navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, family rivalry, and her burgeoning magical abilities, she must confront her own insecurities and the disdain of her family, including her cruel brothers, Cedric. Alaric, her younger sister Lyra and indifferent parents, Duke Callisto and Lady Seraphina.

In a world filled with mystery and intrigue, Kyo, an random being who has awakened by just drowning, just wants to enjoy peace and tranquility while leveling up without much trouble. However, this peaceful existence is disrupted by a weirdly childish system that accompanies them in his journey. “well, I hope this journey wouldn’t be so bad..”

"Is it true that snakes mate all day long?"   One day, Won suddenly goes into heat at school due to a marking left by his ex-boyfriend without permission.   When he hurriedly hides in the bathroom, a man who appears to be a werewolf rudely confronts him, but in his desperate situation, Won promises to sleep with him and receives his help.   It turns out that he is not only Won's junior but also the illegitimate child of the center director who is monitoring Won...   "...Who are you really?"   "A crazy bastard who wanted to get involved with you."   What is the true identity of this man who seems to be lurking around Won?

In the mystical land of Vichitra Lok, where extraordinary powers intertwine with nature, a young and humble boy named Shivansh lives with his mother in the Green Kingdom. Though weaker than others his age, Shivansh is devoted to his mother, his only family. But his life shatters when his mother tragically dies in a mysterious fire. In her final moments, she reveals to Shivansh that her death was no accident—it was murder. With her last words, Shivansh learns of his hidden lineage and a legacy that could empower him to seek justice. Driven by love and a newfound sense of purpose, he embarks on a transformative journey, hoping to overcome his limitations and become a warrior capable of avenging his mother’s death. Will Shivansh unlock his potential, rise to the challenge, and embrace his destiny? Follow his journey in Divya Naag Garuda Yodha.

Kenshi Yamano was the only human who didn’t receive a skill from the gods, for what reason he didn’t know but one day he picked up an albino snake and little did he know this was the Goddess of snakes,the end,and poison. Baem Hananim never granted a skill to a human and was eventually labeled as a danger to the other gods so they attempted to kill her. This led to her escaping and meeting Kenshi who had saved her. How will the story play out? read to find out

What if? Naruto is raised and trained by Konoha's S-Rank missing-nin legendary Snake sannin a.k.a. Orochimaru the Mad scientist, how it will change Naruto's nature? Will he become cruel and cold person? Will he become mad scientist like orochimaru? Will he remain prankster like before? What influence will Orochimaru do on Naruto? Warning : 1. Story is gonna be slow, quite lot of initial chapters are around training arc (ex. first chakra training, basic ninjutsu training, basic weapon training). 2. There will be lot of killing, massacre and lot gore (maybe). 3. No harem, also not much romance either 4. This Naruto is not going to be op from starting for long time, he will gained his power and experience through hard work, his journey will start from weak to strong 5. I haven't read Boruto Manga, no offence but I watched Boruto anime and i didn't like it very much, so probably there will be no Boruto plotline. 6. Our Naruto is going to be battle maniac like his original ancestors Uzumaki and Senju clan members 7. Plot will mostly stay same as original (with slightly changed and some different new characters). What to expect :- 1. Lot of training 2. Lot of original arcs (with slight change) 3. Smart and cunning mc Disclaimer :- First i don't own Naruto and it's characters (except original characters that i will create) PS :- it's my first fanfiction that I'm writing, I'm hoping it will turn out well and good. All reviews and criticism are welcome. English and grammar will be fine, i will try to create good dialogues and scenarios.

In life, there are a lot of things that we can't seem to understand. We barely know anything about ourselves and that caused a mess for a certain young girl. Will the lost girl find her way? Now, shall we have a conversation? From the depths of your very being.

I woke up in this world with a System and a sword. Without hesitation, I chose to complete the princess’ quest with my weapons: Arrogance. Cunning. Pride. I will lead guild Sol Invictus. Denizens of the 7 hells, respect me. Servants of the 11 heavens, know fear. Guild Invictus, know the suffering of training so you can wrest victory from the jaws of those who dare doubt you. This is a story about a snake named Tycondrius waking up in a fantasy world of swords and sorcery. There is action, violence, unapologetic murder, and arrogant displays of power. There is an emphasis on combat growth as well as psychological growth on more than a few members of Guild Invictus. There is camaraderie and also the inevitable comedic dialogue amongst manly men. There are even elements of romance and Tycon running away from terrifying, powerful women. (Did you know most female snakes eat their partners after mating?) Give this book a read. I hope some of these stories can inspire you to fight your battles with analytical intelligence, heroic courage, and ruthless lethality. Work is completed as of 9May2024. There's also a few side-stories written in Chapter 1151! The Author is working on a new story called 'I Wish You Were Never Reborn.' After four or so years of writing, my skills have much improved. Highly recommend. Here is my discord: https://discord.gg/NNbAj7N Constructive criticism and corrections welcome. Other Authors extra-welcome. You can find a list of characters at https://snek.fandom.com/wiki/Character_List Cover image credit: Johnabrash at Fiverr

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

‘“You killed him. It’s your fault!” San started crying and shaking, his stomach was trying to fly out of his body. His mind was trying to destroy him. It would be better if he died there too. It would be better if he died.’ Yang Shan moved to Hong Kong with his parents after surviving a disaster. He left his past behind and ran away, carrying his trauma with him. But after joining the eSports team Zhu Long, he had to face himself and others. He couldn’t and that was when he met Kim Hyunyeong, a kind stranger that helped him. Both shared similar experiences, but Shan’s burden was too heavy even for Hyun, so he left. Will they be able to continue where they left off or will there be only silence at the end?

“It’s Duke Raymond, oh my god he looks so handsome in white!!” a lady exclaimed. Just hearing this warning bell Eloise, peered to the right. A beautiful man dressed completely in white tux walked confidently into the ballroom. His black eyes wandered amongst the crowd, searching for a certain someone. {‘Why is he here!!’} Eloise bit her lips anxiously. {‘Either way, lets run before he catches me,’} she pulled up her fluffy ruffle skirt to her knees and ran like the wind. All of a sudden she felt her skirt being pulled from behind. “How audacious of you to pull a lady’s skirt,” she shouted and pulled without taking a glance back. “My, my, I think I stepped on a cockroach, what shall I do? Shall I roast it for tainting my shoes or should I chop its head off,” a hoarse voice jokingly said from behind. {‘Shit, I’m dead,’} she glanced back in slow motion. “This..... My lord, can you let go of my skirt,” she pointed to his foot that was firmly stepping on the bottom of her skirt. “Why not, I am just expressing my emotions to the lady who expressed ardent feeling to me in her letters,” he said with a smug smirk. The crowd gasped. “She wrote him a love letter!! That shameless wrench,” some lady shouted out loud. Hearing this, Eloise’s eyelid twitched, “sir... no, Lord, I think you misunderstood. I was only expressing my heartfelt gratitude with my ‘thank you’ letter,” she enunciated each word. The duke chuckled. “Oh is that so,” he strode closer having a tight grip on her skirt, “are the words bat-shit-bastard, ring a bell. I read it in your letter,” Eloise gritted her teeth, {‘so you plan to use my word against me, huh? We’ll see who wins,’} she stepped to his side, showing her back to the entire crowd. “MY LORD! Where are you touching me?!” Suddenly she shouted, gasping her bosom. “How audacious of you. I RESPECTED YOU SIR!! How could you do this,” she screamed and ran away while he was frozen in shock. The entire ball room was in disarray. “Lord Raymond is a pervert!!”

After accidentally transmigrating to ancient desolate continent, Li Yaodao wakes up in the form of the weakest black monster snake. Trapped within a powerful thunder formation, unable to escape, his fate seems sealed. But just as all hope fades, the Super Evolution System awakens. Ding! Congratulations, you’ve evolved into a three-tailed mystic serpent! Ding! Congratulations, you’ve evolved into a six-winged shadow serpent! Ding! Congratulations, you’ve evolved into a nine-tailed abyssal python! With newfound powers Li Yaodao rise through the ranks of the food chain. His ultimate goal: to ascend beyond mere beasts, transforming into a dragon and making the world tremble in fear. In this life, I shall be invincible! ................................................................................................ Please support me at: https://ko-fi.com/madlogic999

Meet Sam—a socially awkward, noodle-obsessed NEET who never expected his greatest achievement to be... getting flattened by two trucks at once. But hey, if you're going to die, might as well go out in style, right? Instead of moving on to the afterlife, Sam finds himself reincarnated in a magical world. The catch? He’s not a hero, not a wizard, and certainly not some mighty warrior. Nope, he's a snake. A tiny, scaly, noodle of a snake with zero chill, a sarcastic attitude, and a hunger for survival. Armed with a status window, some basic skills, and an unnatural obsession with eating other monsters to gain their powers, Sam’s got one goal: to become the ultimate predator. Along the way, he’ll unlock new abilities, devour anything that crosses his path (seriously, no one's safe), and evolve into increasingly deadly—and ridiculous—forms. But it’s not all fun and slithers. Between dodging overzealous adventurers, evading ridiculously powerful monsters, and navigating ancient ruins with world-altering secrets, Sam’s got his hands—er, fangs—full. It’s survival of the sneakiest as Sam tries to climb his way up the food chain, one bite at a time. Can this former NEET-turned-snake survive the wilds, outsmart his enemies, and become the nightmare every adventurer fears? Find out in "Snake’s Survival Guide: From Noodle to Nightmare"—a tale of deadly evolution, sarcastic humor, and one very persistent predator!

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

Lu Xun had spent his days slaying demons left and right, never meeting anyone who could really challenge him. That is, until one fateful day when he got his butt handed to him by a powerful female snake demoness. Unable to fight back, he found himself roped into marrying a young demoness. “A real man shouldn’t be under a demon’s thumb for too long!” With that spirited declaration, Lu Xun ended up marrying into the demon clan. His new bride? A 400-year-old golden snake demoness—cold, arrogant, and as frosty as they snow. Her master? A thousand-year-old white snake demon, mature, seductive, and stunningly beautiful. And then there was the little sister, a 200-year-old fox demoness, full of mischief and utterly adorable. “Wait a minute!” “These demonesses are not normal!” As time went on, Lu Xun began to realize that these demonesses were hiding something. And if that wasn’t enough, even stranger things were happening outside the demon clan! ________________ ______('_')_______ Read 5 chapters you won't be able to quit!! MC isn't a Sigma or Chad he is a cool guy, who is finding meaning of his life. MC DOESNT FEEL SHAME ASKING FOR HELP & HE JIST WANTS TO LIVE A GOOD AND PEACEFUL LIFE. MC isn't the OP at start, so he'll ask for help and HE KNOWS HIS LIMIT !!! IF YOU ARE OK WITH ABOVE THINGS WELCOME >("_")

[Mature Content, No Rape, Sweet/Cute FL] A beautiful mermaid was suddenly thrown into a strange new world due to some prophecy she didn't understand. Her beautiful azure and indigo mermaid tail was transformed to human legs and she was forced to the surface without any guidance, completely clueless as to how to survive. Follow sweet Naia’s journey as she slowly understood more about the human world and what she needed to do, affecting various human lives along the way. It was just that... in some strange turns of events, she found herself dipping into the entertainment industry. Her beauty and talent let her sashay into becoming a household name with unprecedented momentum, leaving a trail of high-quality admirers in her wake. It was just that these men... were helpful as they were troublesome. How could this affect her mission? [Warning: Naive FL (at first) but will grow as an independent woman by arc 2] *** The cover and images are by lovely awesome ladies Lotuslin and QueenFrieza~!