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What happens when reality starts to bug out and your life as you know it is flipped upside down? Anomalies that couldn't possibly exist start to pop out of nowhere. This was the exact situation Magnus found himself in after a bizarre glitch yanked him from his own universe and tossed him into another. In this new, fantastical world brimming with magic and supernatural phenomena, Magnus's unexpected arrival landed him in possession of the Command Console, a tool that seems to be able to edit almost anything. With it, Magnus creates a variety of supernatural abilities that defy all common sense, even in a world of fantasy. Whether it was one that granted him truly endless strength or the ability to create detailed simulations of reality within his own mind, anything was possible. But Magnus isn't the only instance of such logic-defying abilities. All over the world, glitches are starting to manifest in weird ways: a brick that could knock anything unconscious with a single touch, a child whose perception of the world could affect reality, or even a woman who was, inexplicably, everyone's mother—there seemed to be no rhyme or reason behind any of them. When faced with all of these chaotic elements, Magnus comes to a decision. "Alright, if these are all glitches, then I'll simply have to be the one to fix them." Release Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. (Around 7:11 PM Eastern Standard Time) - This novel is also being posted on Royalroad, and can be read here; https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/84118/when-fantasy-glitches The Royalroad version is 10 Chapters ahead and has the original format.

Elysia has lived countless lives, constantly reincarnating into another world. Sometimes she picks the world, other times the goddess gives her a mission. In her new life as Kye Akari, she is sent on a mission to "eliminate a certain entity". On this mission, she keeps all the power and knowledge acquired in her past lives. What can a transmigrator accomplish when they have countless lifetimes of experience behind them? ----- Volume 1&2 Rewrite In Progress... Volume 3 In Progress... Alt Name: Isekai Elysia Currently hosted on: Royal Road, Scribble Hub, Webnovel, Tapas, Wattpad, and Inkitt. Release Schedule: Monday / Wednesday / Friday ----- Links: https://mayavelle.carrd.co/ Business Inquiries: mayavelle@yahoo.com

Anomalies have always existed in the world, without any specific pattern. Sometimes they were places, other times objects, and occasionally, beings. Almost all anomalies possess something called “anomalous power” an innate ability that grants them capabilities that defy all the laws of nature. And I... ended up becoming one of these anomalies. New chapters are released 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Alex was a normal individual whose cancer was only recently diagnosed. He decided to make the most of the six months that were left engaging in video games after realising that he will pass away roughly six months from now. Nevertheless, he lost awareness after creating his character. Thought to have passed away while playing a game, fate has something else planned for him. After discovering a legacy, he begins his journey. Watch him as he acquires the strength needed to contend with the highest plane overlord while observing how insignificant they feel in the presence of him. ------∆10-20 Chapters every Wednesday

Just a bunch of stories set in the world of Nymeria(It may say I haven’t updated but that’s because each story has its own volume so if I don’t update a story in the newest volume it won’t say I updated) currently working on: book 1: Golden Fury - ongoing - updates most but not all Monday’s and Friday’s(patreon supporters can expect chapters posted throughout the week) book 2: Wings of War - ongoing - updates most but not all Wednesday’s(patreon supporters can expect maybe two or three chapters a week) book 3: Crimson Moon Brothel - ongoing check out the Patreon: patreon.com/random_person11

'From the ashes we shall rise.' Summary : Compound-Z. The bioweapon developed by China, using an ancient virus strain discovered beneath the Ice Sheets in Tibet’s Guliya Glacier. An outbreak in the bioweapons facility infected the whole city. The City could not be taken back but thankfully the PLA destroyed the whole city before the zombie virus could spread. The problem; after a year, the samples of Compound-Z was found being auctioned in the Bioweapon black market. Before Clayton Nord shut the whole thing down the moment he first discovered it, an unknown number of global players had already gotten hold of the sample, Russia among them. Now all of them are working to find the cure to the Compound-Z, because anyone who has the cure will have huge power and influence over the world, using the cure as leverage. Now Russia is threatening to release Compound-Z into major population centers in the world as they are losing the war with Ukraine. After a thorough analysis of the consequences of the Compound-Z being released into the world, Clayton Nord forms Operation Phoenix to prepare the US for the possibility of a world wide zombie apocalypse. He does everything he can to make sure that some of human civilization survives through the crisis without losing all of humanity's progress over the years. MILESTONES: OPERATION PHOENIX must hit certain milestones to encourage me to continue after the first month. The milestones are to be passed by the end of the month. And they are: Gain 30 readers following/collections by the end of November . Gain a 50 favorites/power stones by the end of November. Gain 20 reviews and ratings by the end of November. For the First Month these are the Milestones that must be passed to encourage me to continue the story. There is no requirement to support me by sponsoring the work with money for the first month but it would help greatly, for me to focus on writing the Novel. What to expect: Crazy action scenes with zombies. People like to read more about the first outbreaks through an ordinary person’s POV the moment the outbreak occurs. So in Phase One you can read the outbreak stories through multiple viewpoints in various places. Phase One would have the largest word count because of that. And some characters may not live through Phase One. Zombies are the antagonists but there will be other fleshed out human antagonists that pose a serious threat to Operation Phoenix further into the story. You will get to see the moment at start when the outbreak happens till the Zombie apocalypse ends. The struggle Clayton Nord, as commander of Operation Phoenix, faces to ensure that most of the population of the USA survives through the apocalypse, a task that is almost impossible. Rich world building and lore with unique characters. Plan for the Novel: New chapters are released three times per week Monday, Wednesday and Friday after the first week. I will try to keep the timing consistent. At the end of the series I want to convert it into an ebook to sell on Amazon. The end product might be different than the chapters I have published as I try to improve upon them. Thank You so much for spending your time reading my work. You can support me via https://ko-fi.com/hughstarling

"I WALK THE PATH OF SPACE." "I WALK THE PATH OF AETHER." "I WALK THE PATH OF DEATH." The fight between three individuals and two families engulfs the entire universe in chaos. Elves? Vampires? Werewolves? Devils? Giants? Asuras? They will all fall before their feet. Follow the journey of three individuals as they struggle against man, fate, and death. ***** AN:  New chapter release schedule: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:00 am GMT+1 Early chapters are now being edited for quality purposes. The beginning chapters are short but won't be the same from around chapter 15. Current chapters have a word count of 1300-2000 words. The change in point of view stops before chapter 30. Not much information is given about the characters initially, but the more you read, the more you will find out about the character's shortcomings. Then you can enjoy the character's growth as the story progresses. For early access to chapters, visit my Patreon account. patreon.com/FAMILYABOVEALLNOVEL

【Love Simulator, at your service】 【The simulated content will be presented in the form of text and memory scenes】 【The simulation process is divided into three stages: pursuit stage, romance stage, and twist/heartwarming stage】 【After the simulation ends, a score and commentary will be generated to help you evaluate this relationship】 【Click to continue】 .... In Japan, Minami Yuuki received a love simulator. What's the point of a fake simulation? He used to disdain it. Until he discovered that he could acquire skills honed in simulated life and even gain future information through simulation. Simulated romance is really fascinating! ============ Translation Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this novel. I am solely responsible for the translation efforts. If you like the novel, please help me by giving a review and power stones. This series is currently being hosted on Hiraethtranslation. For advanced chapters: https://hiraethtranslation.com/novel/love-comes-after-simulation/ Chapter Updates Every: Monday:Tuesday:Wednesday 3 Chapters a week.

Me? My name is Kojin Ozias. Ozias, because it wasn’t my birth name. Kojin, because I liked it. There aren’t many things I hate. And even fewer people I love, maybe just one. For that one person, I’d pay any price. Even my life feels small compared to that. But for those I hate… their lives feel like a small prize, one I wouldn't really hesitate to take. ++++ Once upon a time- Uh-uh. That’s too old-fashioned. He was just a child, innocent, with dreams of being a pilot, maybe an astronaut. Or perhaps someone as gentle as his mother. Until those dreams were shattered. The mother he thought was sweet and loving sold him off in a desperate scramble for money. Taken in by a shadowy organization, he became one of many children experimented on. Yet, his life persisted. He watched as children around him suffered, their lives ending right before his eyes. He didn’t know what the people who took him wanted. He didn’t know if they would ever let him go. All he wanted was to see his mother again, to have a proper meal, or maybe, just live without pain. But there was something he never realized. Buried deep within him was something-or someone-dangerous. Someone watching his life unfold. Someone, who never forgets to pay back. -------- Chapters will be updated every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Love From Author. -Romanticist.

Hope Lauren has read her share of comics. She’s seen supers around her city and even been saved by some on occasion. And she always hoped that she’d be able to join them.  With Jack, her grizzled older mentor with secrets that could shake the world, and Pantheon, a new team of heroes, Hope will have to fight against monumental odds to save Oleander City.  In a world of action, comedy, tragedy, and adventure, there’s plenty for a new hero to do. *Readers can expect a mostly adventure-themed superhero journey that will include a slice of life, action, and hopefully exciting world-building. It will also contain a slow-burn GL/Yuri plotline, which I'll eventually get to when I feel like it, I guess. This will be a very long story with many arcs* New chapter every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Want to buy me a sandwich? Send me some money! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChaseWard2020

Ethan is a young boy who is constantly frustrated with his family's constant fighting and bickering. He feels like he has no escape from the stress and tension at home. However, everything changes when he meets a girl named Anya. Every Wednesday, Anya comes to the park near Ethan's house, and she is always full of energy and life. Ethan is fascinated by her spirit and begins to look forward to Wednesdays, knowing that he will get to spend time with her. Anya brings a breath of fresh air into Ethan's life, and he starts to see the world differently. She teaches him to appreciate the little things in life and to find joy in simple moments. With her help,Ethan starts to become more positive and hopeful, even when things are tough

Wave, an engineering senior with a passion for theater, balances his schoolwork with his love for the stage. When he's given the challenging task of getting the director's reclusive nephew, Dan, to fall in love with theater, Wave is caught off guard. Wave accepts the challenge. But things get awkward fast—especially after he almost hits Dan with his car on their first meeting. As Wave tries to introduce Dan to the world of theater, he discovers that the boy has an unexpected talent: a natural gift for acting. Despite his reserved nature, Dan can convey profound emotions with just a glance, drawing Wave into a deeper connection than he anticipated. Additionally, Wave has a nagging feeling that he knows him from somewhere, though he can't quite place where. As Wave works to spark Dan’s interest in theater, he becomes captivated by the newcomer’s hidden talent and mysterious personality. Can Wave complete his mission without losing sight of his own goals—or will he end up drawn into something, or someone, far more complicated than he planned? Updated every wednesday at 6pm (CET time)

What is a city boy to do when he wakes up in a white room with nothing and no one in it? All that greets him is a blue screen flashing with one word. "Welcome" In this story of wise cracks and wide spread murdering, Drake is forced to face old traumas and find his way in the new world of a merged planet forced by the system. He will find enemies and allies aplenty. Even some he would have never expected. His decisions will shape the future of his planet and journey in this new wild landscape that the system has brought. With God and Anime on his side- Oh and some spotty game knowledge- he must forge his own path. But first. He needs to get through this damned tutorial in one piece, and figure out how his damned spell works. New Chapters are posted Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 6 PM EST. -------- Cover Art is done by my wonderful friend Caneera you can find her at https://caneera.carrd.co/ for all types of commissions. This is a story I've decided to write because my endless fantasies of chuunibyou like proportions could not stay in my head any longer. I've just wanted to make a story I can make some cringe jokes in and this is the result. I really do hope people will enjoy it as I really do enjoy writing it, and will keep writing it. If you can catch some of the references I would love to hear it. Love and Peace! Just not in this story. If you would like to read ahead, you can find my patreon at the end of any of the chapters! At patreon com/Arthur_Inverse You can also find the story on scribblehub and RoyalRoad if you wish, it will stay as up-to-date as webnovel. I would like to also mention that, this is essentially unedited work for now. More edited versions are on scribblehub. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jJw54jd2GX

Everyone wants to be the greatest, but for most people, that's nothing more than a pipe dream; for others, they feel like it's their destiny. Gladiators of the Gridiron is a story that follows two boys who are two sides of the same coin on their journey through their high school American Football careers to become the greatest of all time. Updated every Wednesday and Sunday

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Wednesday and Saturday.

Web novel writer Jin Han-sol, who had an unfortunate accident on a trip to England to clear his head, said, “This is… Big Ben?” When I opened my eyes, I found myself in the middle of the British Empire of the 19th century, where romance, literature, and racism breathed! You have to survive somehow, from the dockworker to the rich maid to the babysitter! The opportunity that came to him who had worked so hard that his feet were sweating, “Teacher! No, author! I’m glad to see you now!!” “…… You’re a writer?” “He’s the best writer of novels in London right now.” That chance, a fiction writer? At this time, the writing of the Great Moon, which will change the world with a single pen, begins to give cider to the bastards of the British Empire! _________ Release Schedule: 3 Chapters on Wednesday and 4 Chapters on Sunday

a man who falls in love with someone who will never reciprocate his feelings . . . updates every Wednesday or Saturday (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠✧⁠*⁠。

Chance, a brilliant physics doctoral student, makes a groundbreaking discovery with black hole models, accidentally sending him back to an ancient era. Using modern physics, he introduces hydroelectric power and advanced weaponry, meeting and losing his first love amid war. Striving to escape his despair, Chance's experiments thrust him into the 1980s, where he becomes a business magnate. However, tragedy strikes again with the loss of another love, Yoyo. Determined to break this cycle, Chance discovers his mentor, Professor Ramayah, is part of the Freemasons, who aim to exploit his invention. In a desperate bid, Chance travels to the 1940s to seek help from the legendary physicist Richard Feynman. Together, they delve into the mysteries of time and dimensions, encountering beings from various planes and uncovering ancient Maya prophecies. These revelations inspire Chance to develop a plan for a dimensional prison to trap the Freemasons' dark forces. Will he succeed in his daring quest to protect humanity across time and dimensions?

Space, whatever people say, has always been a place that provided ample opportunities to change one's fate; as long as you're determined enough to grasp firmly whatever may come your way. And who knew that better than Vindril? An orphan, or perhaps he had been simply abandoned, not that he cared in the least to find out what the truth was, he learned very early to fend for himself. His dream? Venturing forth in his own space ship, exploring the galaxy's many fascinating mysteries. And now, after many years of hard work, he finally raised enough money to realize that. Fate however, as is often the case, has different plans for him. Expect multiple world building on different worlds, different races, multiple weapons and star ship models. Schedule: Monday-Wednesday-Friday P.S. Just to let you know, you can also find this novel on RoyalRoad and Scribblehub.

Lucilla Crimson never wanted to become the villain. She was nothing more than a simple girl named Ruby Baker before things went wrong. With the world against her, she did whatever she needed to do to keep those close to her safe. Watch as Lucilla climbs her way through the world and becomes one of the world's most ruthless tyrants. New Chapter every Wednesday 5pm EST ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first Novel. Thank you to anyone who decides to read this, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to my sister for doing the Cover Art. Her Insta: notagood_hunter922

Update Schedule: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on WN, SH, MSB, and RR. As for the Patrons, almost Daily updates with guaranteed 25 new Chapters each month. Discord: https://discord.gg/t2gPEt3 Synopsis: Keith, a vieux riche, spoiled and cherished, heir to the Demiliore Consortium, lives his life at large. Power, Wealth, Fame; He has it all. But is it all just a dream? With a set of memories, the knowledge of the future, in a play orchestrated by Destiny, knowing well that he is born to be a Villain, will he prevail? Or is he going to fall at the hands of the Child of Destiny just like he did in the nightmare that haunts him? Author's Note: Yes, the story is heavily influenced by Urban-Fantasy Chinese Novels. Don't read if you have a problem with those types of plots. 'Cliche' plot elements are bound to appear, so if you easily get triggered by such things, keep away. And I would advise you to not even start the story if you are an ardent believer of 'Good shall prevail over the Evil'. Keep away! MC here is a Villain! But yes, he is not someone deprived of emotions, even though he is a Scum. So, do not expect an outright Evil MC either. I don't write Netorare. Don't worry about it! Warnings: > Incest > Dark Elements > Sexual Content > Traumatising Content > Gore > Manipulative MC > Sexual Abuse > Parallel World (Almost a New World) > Fantasy Elements (Full-fledged Fantasy later) > System > Slavery

After the alarms, sirens and nuclear warnings, Kai wakes up in an empty white room. With no idea what to do, he just waits for anything to happen...hoping something will happen. Only when the voice of...something... breaks him out of the monotonous life of the white room, he realises the problems he will have to face just to survive. Note - First few chapters are slow, monotonous and downright terrible, I mean, just going back and looking at chapter three has me cringing. My writing gets better as the story goes on, but it still has a few info dumps. The first few chapter are the shortest by far, like chapter 30 is the same length as 1, 2 and part of ch 3 combined. Honestly, you can just skim the first five and then maybe read it a little more in depth. Thanks, and please, go easy on the first chapters, I already hate them. Schedule is new chapter every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Nadia is the daughter of a high official in a secret vampire society, and Keiko is a human hailing from a long line of divine priestesses. The two should be natural enemies, but when Keiko stumbled into her path as a child, Nadia knew that she needed to keep her by her side. Normally a relationship with a human is forbidden, but Keiko has the power to vanquish the cursed deity after Nadia's body. So Keiko is assigned as her executioner, with a duty to kill Nadia if the evil ever overtakes her soul. However, all is not as it seems, as the ancient goddess residing inside Keiko, may have dark secrets of her own. *New chapters posted every Wednesday! *If you like what you read, please leave a review! Please be sure not to include specific terms in it such as GL, or the review will shadow banned! *Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Supernatural, Horror, Vampire, Goddess, GL, Yuri, LGBTQIA+, Inclusive, Diverse, 18+ *If you'd like to get story updates and keep up with the latest news or if you'd like to join my community, please search 'otakugamergirlt twitter' or 'otakugamergirlt wordpress' in a browser and the first few results should lead you right to my social media pages. You'll also find my Discord link in a pinned post on Twitter. Please join if you'd like! I'd love to keep in touch with my readers and fans. Thanks!

'If I have to modify my status then I would start with my two wishes: Strength and women.' '99 points to strength and with it I would fulfill my first wish, and not only that, but by using my strength I will be able to obtain a lot of money and, with it, women.' '[Reset Status Points]' 'Mentally pressing the reset button changed all my status points to just one attribute…' 'Intelligence!' '"I'll tell you why you should keep that slave for me until I buy her…"' 'Feeling smarter than ever I used every possible argument to convince the slave dealer not to sell that slave until I had the money to buy her. After all…' 'That slave is not only beautiful, she also has [Masochist] in her state!' 'I must buy her!' Note: Explicit sexual content begins in chapter 21. If you want to support, you can at: https://www.patr eon.com/finlegost There you can find chapters in advance. Release schedule: Wednesday

*** weekly update on Wednesday *** They hurt you, they do it intentionally just to make sure you won't be better than them.  They pull you down so you can't go up.  They drown you so you don't have breath to cry. Fame has blinded them for so long, now they can't see what you used to mean to them. So they stab you and use your blood as the red carpet. And you know it, But you can't escape this torturous life. You know why? Because you still love them. What a waste of feelings, now you can't love anyone else, even yourself.

Greg Died. Which is why he is, understandably, confused when he wakes up in a different body, in a different world. A world where magic is real and strength is the supreme law of the land. A world where if something is impossible, then you are probably just not powerful enough. With a strange system that assigns him lewd missions about every woman he interacts with, Greg has to try and navigate this strange new world the best way he can, as he strives to make the most of this new chance that he's been given. Unbeknownst to him, however, There are powerful forces watching him from behind the scenes. Forces at play that he can't even begin to fathom. Reincarnation, as it turns out, doesn't come with no strings attached! *** 1). This book will have a lot of erotica in it. The story, however, will always come first. The erotica will only be there to enhance the story, not to replace it. 2). Chapters will always be 3K-5K words long. Rarely longer, never shorter. 3). Pacing will be one chapter a week. They'll be posted on Wednesdays. 4). Feedback is not only welcome, it is encouraged. As a writer, I love to hear from my readers. If you read and enjoy my work, please let me know in the comments. It goes a long way in motivating me to write. 5). Don't forget to rate the book. It's just a few taps on the screen. 6). Lastly, you can support me on Patreon. I have only one tier for five bucks a month. Chapters go up there as soon as I am done writing them and not just once a week. If you like what I do, then please consider supporting me...

In the world of Gaia, magic is everything. If you are not a mage, sorcerer or witcher, you are only a pawn or trash. This cruel nature of Gaia intensified after the Second World Catastrophe, where almost all gods died and the blessings that they bestowed to mortals dissapeared. But one of the few exceptions existed on a human clan, that still preserved some blessings and part of their old power. Helena Fiamma was born as the heir of the Fiamma Clan, but she was the first kid in all history born with no magic! Can she survive the world's difficulties like running away from her psychopath family,assassination attempts and developing powers as she grows up? Only time will tell... ( A/N: Cape not made by me. if you are the creator of the image and want credit, please contact me on my personal profile.) ( Doesn't contain bad language, but contain some violence and abords emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Even if these types os abuses are not graphicaly depicted or heavily described, those sensible about these themes please be warned.) Published three times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Contain LGBT+ romance with some side characters, but not harems.

On the fourth day of May, Kevin was murdered in his apartment. He has no enemies and no friends. His parents have their own families, and he lives alone in a 200 meter square apartment – in other words, he does not have anyone who bores hatred against him. But he died. And the police concluded his death was an act of revenge homicide. Kevin pondered who would kill him when he suddenly woke to unfamiliar surroundings. And it took a few minutes to be processed in his head… Why are the furnitures so big?! The bed's mattress is so wide it's like the whole floor uses it as a floormat! The window is so high Kevin felt he was inside a church with glass walls as high as a three-storey building! Even worse, the appearance of a flower vase at his side is as tall as him! What the hell is going on?! [Host, you now possess the identity of the Male Lead's precious cat!] Kevin: What did you say? [Current Mission Progress: 0%] [Host, please work hard and prevent the Male Lead's terrible fate!] Kevin: …… What nonsense?! I just died! ………………………. [Host, the villain is one step closer to harming the Male Lead's life! Please prevent them!] Kevin: …… [Host, a villain's lackey wants to kill the Male Lead! Please stop them!] Kevin: ….. [Host, the Male Lead incurred a huge loss because of the villain, please bring him home and pamper him well!] Kevin: …… [Host, the Male Lead is injured because of the villain! Please nurse him back to health!] Kevin: …… Am I the Male Lead's mom or a pet?! ______________________________________________________ Updates are on Wednesday and Thursday.

Chapters Release- 3 chapters a week Wednesday/Thursday/Friday ———_______——— Once attacked and beaten by those on his path preventing him from his ascension- The ones who destroyed his destiny and his cultivation that took thousands of years- What would he do when given a second chance - A chance to right his wrongs and grow as a cultivator as a mortal as an Assassin. Watch as he dominates them all- DEMON'S MIGHT!!! ———_______——— - Book Cover not mine but from Pinterest modified heavily by me.

UPDATE ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Manoj, a brilliant student, secures a place at a prestigious university solely through his intelligence and talent, despite his difficult circumstances and lack of support. Yet, misfortune seems to follow him like a shadow. Amidst his wealthy classmates, Manoj faces numerous challenges, feeling like an outsider in their privileged world. But a shocking revelation changes everything: Manoj comes from one of the world's wealthiest families. Then why was he forced to hide his true identity and live in abject poverty? What hardships must he endure, and what drives him to keep his identity a secret?