Tiger In The Smoke

There is a sense for greatness. Some people carry it around like a bad smell. They make us stop on the street, and look their way, whether we wish to or not. Their appearance might be ordinary, but there’s something about them, something beyond the norm. Something that makes you almost wish to bend the knee to them. Our kings have likely had that something, those that came from nothing but ashes and ruin, in times of trouble and famine, where the hearts of the masses are restless, and they need a cause to bind to. What makes them choose one man over another? It is my contention that there is a true gravity to such individuals. That progress, or competence, or greatness itself carries a weight. That a man might grow greater in the dark, and whether he wishes it or not, by the sheer gravity of his existence, tigers will make their way towards his door, catching his scent in the wind. The tigers hide themselves in the forests, in villages unknown, amongst the peasantry, but sooner or later, it does seem, that they are always cast into the light. It requires an immense effort of will to keep them hidden. A man of such a gravity will see themselves risen, without will, to ranks beyond that of the norm – in times of peace, they might rise high indeed. But in times of chaos? When the world is in upheaval, when every piece in up in the air? Then a tiger from the most lowly of starts, with a competency – a density – beyond belief, as if they were a different creature entirely – they might go all the way. They might be the creature that – though a peasant themselves – the peasantry themselves kneel to. They might go further, and make the soldiery kneel, and then even the nobles after them. And a special class, beyond all others, might go even further still, and snatch a crown the head of a king, on a flurry of brilliant victories, on a story so overwhelming it almost might have seemed preordained. It is those men that we ought to fear, and it those men that we will eternally be at the mercy of. It is those men that we do the honour of addressing as our kings, and our emperors.

A story about a young kid whose origin is untold . He lives with his foster brother and sister until his elder brother is killed and he swears to revenge him " I LIN ZIAO SHALL FIGHT THE STRONGEST FOES, BEHOLD THE GREATEST SIGHTS, DRINK THE FINEST WINES AND BED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN. " Follow to read the breathtaking adventure of Lin Ziao

A normal man named Ryan dead and is reborn as white tiger now Ryan fight his way to survival in this new world

Beneath the bustling city， the shadows of the apocalypse lurked. The black spores spread silently， twisting bodies and minds. Gin's lab made some people disappear without a trace， turned others into monsters， and some into the rich. Now it was the turn of a mysterious young man， Mo Wen， to make his choice...but he made the wrong one. “Gin， with a sinister smile， grew curious about what Mo Wen was mumbling. He brought his ear close to Mo Wen's lips， only to hear a faint voice: 'Dad， I'm so scared...'“

A young man dies In a airplane crash while trying to go on a vacation away from a stressful job. As the young man regained consciousness, he realized he was somewhere else and not dead. As he looks down at himself, he sees two furry paws. System he thinks to himself immediately as a screen pops up in front of him and he sees no way I'm a girl now!! Follow crystal as she Explorers this new world seeing all types of new things meeting all types of people as she makes friends and finds a lover maybe?

Meet pimento, a young and vivacious girl with a captivating crush on the enigmatic Mayor May, “M-M” a stunning and powerful woman renowned for her beauty and wealth. Mayor May, still reeling from the devastating breakup with her ex-girlfriend and the tragic loss of two past loves, had resigned herself to a life of solitude, shielding her heart from future pain. But fate has other plans. Pimento’s innocent charm and radiant spirit unexpectedly disrupt Mayor May's carefully constructed defenses, sparking a tantalizing possibility: will May ever open herself up to love again, or will the ghosts of her past prove too great to overcome?"

After a bitter divorce, Ellie Brooks moves to the isolated town of Graven with her nine-year-old son, Joey, hoping to start fresh. But their new home, perched on the edge of the mysterious Silent Lake, offers little comfort. The townsfolk are cold and distant, their eyes shadowed by something more than mere suspicion. And then there’s the lake—its misty surface rippling with whispers that only Joey seems to hear. As Ellie struggles to fit into the town, Joey’s behavior grows increasingly strange. He’s drawn to the lake, speaking of a voice in the fog that calls to him, promising answers to questions he cannot yet articulate. Desperate to protect her son, Ellie begins to unravel Graven’s dark history. What she uncovers chills her to the bone: a century-old pact to feed the lake’s insatiable hunger, a cursed altar hidden deep within the mist, and a malevolent force that preys on the town’s fears and guilt. The fog begins to thicken, creeping through the streets and into their lives. The townspeople, terrified of breaking their pact, turn against Ellie and Joey, seeing them as the next sacrifices to the lake. Trapped in a town that has surrendered to its own nightmares, Ellie must confront the horrors of her past and the terrors in the mist to save her son—and herself. But the lake does not give up its prey so easily. "The Altar in the Mist" is a chilling tale of fear, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Weaving supernatural terror with deeply human emotions, it explores how far we are willing to go to protect the ones we love—and what it costs to confront the monsters both outside and within.

Sup guys, I have a story to tell you. This is your you know, average guy who's active in webnovel. Being the active guy in WN, I had a fair share of knowing the usual troupes like reincarnation, having a system, transmigration, etc. Well, how do I start... I reincarnated in some kind of Fantasy World and I had a fair share amount of cheats you know except It didn't come from a God and instead it comes from a cat, yes a cat. Anyway, seems like my time is running out, you can continue reading it if your interested. Bye and have fun

In Nazi-occupied France, a young woman, Adeline Beaumont finds her life completely changed when her family is forced to share their home with a German Officer, Wilhelm von Haeften. Initially fueled by hatred, their relationship unexpectedly blossomed into a forbidden love amidst the brutality of war. But as the French resistance intensifies and the horrors of occupation deepen, Adeline must choose between her burgeoning feelings and her loyalty to her country. Will their forbidden love survive the escalating conflict? Or will the shadow of war tear them apart forever? Discover a story of defiance, sacrifice and a love that dares to bloom in the darkest of times

Sienna travelled to another world when she found a beautiful crystal in the sea. This wild land is ruled by warriors, who can change into ferocious beasts. Females are scarce in this world, they have more males to ensure their protection, but not every tribe treat them well. Sienna first meets an Ape prince who likes her to be his but scares her halfway to his village. The huge snake retrieves her for himself as for his food. She decided to play a game of wits with him, to give her 3 chances to escape. She will encounter a tiger lord, who is so smitten with her, that he will gladly die for her, the wicked and exotic scorpion king, the cold and dangerous eagles and the black dragon who can destroy all others. Sienna will need to use all her wits and beauty to tame these beasts. I had to change this book to a novel because I started publishing it as a fanfic, but it is not fanfic, it is my original work, so I'm keeping both to keep my readers updated. The cover is my work too. This story is not as gruesome or violent as regular Chinese stuff here, because I'm European, so it is kind of easy to read but it still has hot content, twists and an interesting storyline. The setting ranges from ancient, medieval to almost modern. This is uncontracted book , so enjoy the free reading:-) #beastman, #hotblooded, #playfull, #gamesofwits, #tiger, #snake, #eagle,#scorpion, # dragon, #adventure, #romance,#sexy

Zane was a regular soldier in a cruel apocalypse. He made enough to guarantee his sister's wellbeing at one of the humans stronghold by risking his life daily in a world were countless people like him are killed everyday without making a difference Due to certain circumstances he got the chance to become a saint, a being that actually mattered in this world. Sure the trial was an impossible one but he was determined to pass it, with the help of his harem of beautiful strange women there is nothing he couldn't stop. And so he battles vampires, Flirts with beautiful warlocks and make incredibly difficult to kill enemies, all to raise his power and pass the trial so that he could go back to his home world, back to the apocalypse. Additional tags: Angel, demons, romance, harem, slow-burn, light gore, r18

Investigative journalist Ellie Harper returns to her fog-shrouded hometown of Haven’s Cove after her mother’s death, only to find the past clawing its way back: skeletal remains wash ashore, linked to her aunt’s unsolved 1985 disappearance. As Ellie digs into the cold case, she uncovers a secret society, The Mariner’s Circle, and a bloodstained heirloom that implicates the town’s most powerful figures—including her own family. But the killer, the Ferryman, is still active, taunting Ellie with riddles and corpses. Torn between exposing the truth and protecting those she loves, Ellie races against the rising tide to unravel a conspiracy rooted in betrayal, addiction, and ghosts of WWII. When the Ferryman’s identity shatters everything she knows, Ellie must decide whether justice is worth drowning for.

wimpy kid gets a guardian angel in the form of his uncle Eren who teaches him to defend himself and protect his family returning to protect his brother only fail and his brother is but in comma. Now he stands ready to take revenge and face his demons of the past

A samurai, ill from a war long since passed, embarks on a harrowing journey across the continent to return his master's blade to the Isle of Mist. His sole companion is his master's estranged lover—an enigmatic monster-hunter-turned-hitman who hopes that, by joining the quest, he can redeem himself. The two find themselves entwined in an unlikely friendship brought together by shared grief, guilt, and hope. SFW, but does contain mature themes, sexual references, drug use/addiction, and violence.

My new family was different from all the expectations I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. Memories of my previous life began to return to me in flashes. In my past life, I was not an ordinary person; I was a man with vast ambitions, someone deeply immersed in knowledge and power. A world I knew through reading a fantasy novel. I am a villain; I was a villain in my past life, and here I am, reborn as a rich villain in a novel I read in my previous life.

In his past life, Sami was just another high school student addicted to video games, an expert strategist who preferred the glow of a screen to the monotony of reality. But when his life is cut short unexpectedly, he wakes up in an unfamiliar world a world where floating islands drift across the sky, magic flows like a tangible force, and monstrous creatures lurk in the shadows.

Sammy "The Ghost" Davis is a boxer in a world that doesn't respect boxers. In the chaotic underground fight scene, where grapplers, kickboxers, and street brawlers dominate, he's seen as nothing more than an easy win. But Sammy refuses to be a stepping stone. With sharp footwork, precise punches, and a growing arsenal of dirty tactics, he fights to carve out his place in a world where only the ruthless survive. As the stakes rise and every fight becomes more dangerous, Sammy must prove that even an underdog can be a nightmare in the ring.

love and mors

I'm a mother in the apocolips but I have those I cherish around me so it's okay.

Jack and his friends thought their small town was nothing special—until they ventured too close to the old cornfield and saw *it*. A presence lurking in the stalks. Watching. Waiting. When their friend Danny dies under horrifying circumstances, the group tries to escape, only to realize the town itself won’t let them leave. Worse, Amy, the girl Jack cares about most, has been *possessed* by the entity they now call the Watcher. As reality warps around them, Jack refuses to give up on Amy. But the deeper he goes into the nightmare, the more he realizes this isn’t just about saving her—it’s about *surviving* the Watcher’s game. Every road leads back to the cornfield. Every attempt to fight back only feeds the darkness. And as Amy slips further away, Jack is faced with an impossible question: How do you save someone from a monster that’s already inside them? **A gripping horror web novel filled with psychological terror, supernatural horror, and a desperate fight against an ancient evil.**

After several months worked in the most craziest circumstances, fully pressure and consentration to pull The International Emporium Corp out of the crisis finally all become dust in one blink. The Feng Empire Corp had aqcuisitioned their company mercyless and brutal. Maximillian Feng, President of The FEC did not give them the slightest space to be negociated. Emporium was taken over in a lightening and lethal attack. Her father, Mr Kent Lim as the President of Emporium was defeated viciously. Known widely as a respected, cold-handed and skillful man in corporate and investment world, finally became a loser in one night. One week after aqcuisition he got heart attact and passed away cause of deeply depression and sadness His daughter, Aiden Lim ... stood alone in the world to challenge the demon king, Presiden of The FEC, Maximillian Feng. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. ........ The time arrived finally... !!! She faintly listening his step moved forward to the executive meeting room and the door opened slowly by her secretary. A handsome-evil looked like- man was entering the room with his dominant, aloof and arogant style. Stood in front her face to face like an ancient god, very powerful and aristrocratic at the same time who wanted to punish the sinner. She held her breath for awhile and gazed deeply into his. His piercing eyes met with her cold gaze sharply... and she realized that the battle would be continued through his domineering way. Cruel and heartless...!!!

When Leo and his friends—Adam, Alex, Shawn, and Seger—find a mysterious door inside a tree, they step into a strange and dangerous world with no way back. As they fight to survive, each of them discovers unique magical abilities—except for Adam, who struggles with magic but excels with daggers. Their journey leads them to a hidden village where a retired knight teaches them swordsmanship, but a dark force watches from the shadows. With ancient creatures hunting them and a mystery unraveling, they must find a way home—before it’s too late.

In the year 2087, the asteroid Chimera crashed into Earth, unleashing a mysterious particle that fused human DNA with insect traits, creating a new breed of superhumans known as Hybrids. To control this sudden evolution, the world established Vertex Academy, a prestigious institution where gifted hybrids train to harness their abilities and protect humanity from the monstrous creatures born from the same catastrophe. Enter Kai Ashen, an unremarkable eighteen-year-old dismissed as a “Level Zero” hybrid. His ability? The power to produce smoke—a seemingly useless trait in a world of warriors with exoskeletons, venom, and devastating physical abilities. Ridiculed and overlooked, Kai is assigned to the academy’s lowest-ranked class, where failure means expulsion. But what no one realizes—including Kai himself—is that his ability is far more than it appears. As he trains under the enigmatic Professor Mantis, Kai discovers he can manipulate his smoke’s density, temperature, and chemical composition, leading to explosive reactions, sensory manipulation, and even short bursts of flight. When the academy is attacked by rogue hybrids, Kai’s unique talents prove invaluable, thrusting him into a deadly game of espionage, underground conflicts, and a looming war between Earth and forces beyond the stars. From a weak outcast to a legend, Kai’s journey is one of intelligence over raw strength, strategy over brute force. As he ascends through the Evolution Protocol, unlocking unimaginable power, he must navigate the deadly politics of hybrid society, the shadows of the Vespari Mafia, and an intergalactic conspiracy that threatens to consume the planet. In a world where only the strong survive, one overlooked underdog will rise—shrouded in smoke and destined to ignite a revolution.

En un mundo donde la ignorancia y la indiferencia pueden ser más poderosas que cualquier arma, un chico llamado Espía descubre que tiene el poder de borrar cualquier cosa del mundo. Después de ser ignorado y marginado por la sociedad, Espía decide utilizar su poder para cambiar el curso de la historia y hacer que la gente se dé cuenta de su existencia. Con un plan maestro en mente, Espía comienza a borrar objetos, personas y lugares, creando un caos y un misterio que nadie puede explicar. Mientras la ciudad de Ashwood se sume en el caos, Espía se convierte en el centro de atención, pero no de la manera que esperaba.

"I'm actually an alien," says the little girl. I have no idea how to take this, Lachlan thinks. His training as a security guard didn't cover it, nor did it cover how to deal with running into a hot guy from a past he's trying to hide from, or avoid alien conspiracies when they come knocking. Wait, what? That last one must be wrong, aliens aren't real. ...Right?