In Search Of Lost Time Literature

Trapped in a nightmare, Shruti lost all sense of time. Day and night became indistinguishable, swallowed by a darkness that clung to the room like a sickness. There were no windows, no escape. The only light was the flicker of a dying bulb, casting weak, trembling shadows that made everything feel more monstrous. When it stayed on, she almost wished it wouldn't-because then, she saw everything. The peeling, mold-ridden walls. The rusted chains digging into her skin. The dried blood on the cold, cracked floor-hers and those who had been here before her, forgotten. She learned quickly that screaming was futile. The first time, her voice was raw, her throat ached from begging for mercy, for help, for anything. She clawed at the chains, desperate to free herself. Her wrists bled, and her shoulders screamed with every pull. But the only answer was a cruel, mocking laugh, echoing from the shadows. "I like that spirit," the voice had said, low and dangerous. "Let's see how long it lasts." Once, she had been a champion-a girl with a loving brother, a devoted lover, and a world full of promise. Her future had been bright, her life secure. But everything came crashing down the day she was taken. Years passed-lost, erased, forgotten. Or so she thought. Was she really forgotten? Was there any chance of escape, or was this her fate, to die here, buried in darkness? But what if death isn't the end? What if it's only the beginning? Join the journey... Lost in the flames. Found in the dark.

# CALM # DECISIVEKILLS After “Renegade Immortal”, “Pursuit of the Truth”, “I Shall Seal the Heavens”, “A Will Eternal”, and “A World Worth Protecting”, this is Ergen’s sixth long-length novel, “Outside of Time”. Xu Qing’s world sank into deathly silence after the descendence of “God”. Master cultivators brought the human race and escaped the continent, and the remaining people struggled to survive. Every place that was met by “God’s” gaze had nearly all life forms wiped out. Young Xu Qing was lucky enough to survive. But in a world where ferocious beasts roamed and infighting was rampant within the human race, it was difficult to survive. “If cultivation doesn’t give me the power to fight against God, then I shall become God myself!” This is a story of how a human teenager became a god, step by step, to survive.

In a world where time is not just a concept but a force to be wielded, Ryoshi, a girl with the rare ability to manipulate time itself, embarks on a perilous journey. Alongside her allies—Vitrit, a warrior made of paper with mysterious powers, and ryoshi, a swordsman who moves at the speed of light and slowdown everything—she ventures into the legendary Road of Death, where only the strongest survive. Their mission? To uncover the truth behind ancient weapons, summon beasts, and the cryptic Mark of Eternity, a symbol said to hold the fate of the world. But hidden in the shadows, devils manipulate events, aiming to awaken a long-sealed entity—one powerful enough to reshape reality itself. Betrayal, rivalry, and sacrifice will test their bonds as they stand at the crossroads of destiny. Will they protect time’s balance, or will they become the very catalyst for its destruction?

Caelum had always regarded Zara as more than just his master. She was a mother to him. When she handed him a pill, he swallowed it—no questions asked. But the pill turned out to be a potent poison. Death loomed over Caelum, but he was quick to act and successfully cast a transmigration spell. He was flung four centuries into the future and awakened in the gravely wounded body of a sixteen-year-old noble, Quinn. Yet, betrayal never crossed his mind—only questions. He was a hundred percent certain that in neither universe would Zara ever poison him. In this new era, the mage race was still at war with the undead, but the world had transformed beyond recognition. The Eternal Kingdom had vanished, and four powerful forces had risen, one of them being the Kingdom of Zephirion. Magic had also taken a new turn as origin magics disappeared. Instead, mages had applied different properties to elemental magics, which they called divergent magics. But Caelum was most disturbed that there were no records of the past he had come from. Uncertain of his next steps, Caelum decided to live Quinn’s life while seeking remnants of the past and investigating his predecessor’s death. In no time, Caelum—now Quinn—found trails of the murder, and they pointed him to a powerhouse organization, the Sentinels of Zephirion. But realizing his current power was no match for them, revenge would have to wait. To restore his former battle prowess, Quinn dominated the academy’s challenges. He also earned the opportunity to witness the kingdom’s battlefront against the undead. At the kingdom’s border, the war was one-sided. Hordes of undead were being obliterated by mages. The reason? Two colossal barriers were protecting the mages: one encased the Kingdom of Zephirion, called the inner barrier, and another shielded all four great forces, the outer barrier. But being not only a genius in magic but in arrays as well, Quinn had one big question: what fueled the array? Quinn soon discovered that the inner barrier was being maintained by the Sentinels of Zephirion. His investigation into Quinn's death was reopened as his suspicions grew. Eventually, Quinn learned that the barrier array was fueled by draining the magic essence of countless mages. Worse yet, the core of the array was the very magic essence of his master’s companions. Quinn’s questions now piled up. What had really happened four hundred years ago? Who could have killed his master’s allies, who were SSS+ mages? Despite learning the horrifying truth, Quinn still lacked the strength to act. And so, he chose to gather allies. Once he was strong enough, he exposed the atrocities of the Sentinels of Zephirion to the people. That was when his foes were criticized and found themselves in a difficult position. The Sentinels of Zephirion wanted to eliminate Quinn, but with the protection of Quinn’s allies, they were unable to act openly. As tensions escalated, the royal family intervened and justified the Sentinels of Zephirion’s sacrifices as a necessary evil to maintain the barrier. But Quinn had anticipated this and had a plan. He later revealed an alternative array—one that would create a barrier of equal strength but fueled not by the magic essence of mages but by the collective mana of Zephirion’s mages. That was the final spark that ignited the rebellion. With no reason to fear the disappearance of the barrier, the people rose against both the Sentinels of Zephirion and the royal family. A great war erupted, and the conflict continued for days. In the end, the enemies were defeated. Now that Quinn’s vengeance was fulfilled, he turned his attention to the records of his foes. He was greatly disturbed by the murder of his master’s friends, only to discover that they had not been killed and sacrificed. Instead, they had created the array and willingly sacrificed themselves for one purpose—to protect the future. To protect the future from what?

Sedah, through past trials and challenges, had forged himself into becoming overpowered. He then went on to save humanity itself! This act made him the greatest hero to ever live! However, as he grew stronger, he became less and less whole. Centuries passed by and his feelings of hollowness and emptiness remained unchanged. Yet, through this emptiness, he found a goal. To find a worthy adversary to defeat and kill him in battle! Note: Sedah and Arthur(Young) are on the cover.

*The Echo of Lost Time* follows the intertwined lives of two architects, Alex Carter and Elena Murphy, whose fates collide after a series of unintentional encounters over seven years. Set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis, the story explores their personal and professional growth, the choices they make, and the consequences of those choices. Alex Carter is a brilliant but solitary architect who has built a reputation for his innovative designs. Seven years ago, he lost a high-profile project—a cultural center he had poured his heart into—to Elena Murphy, a rising star in the field. Though the rivalry was brief, the sting of that loss lingered with Alex, especially as Elena's career soared in the years that followed. Elena, on the other hand, has always been driven by her desire to prove herself in a world dominated by men. But beneath her confidence lies the unresolved mystery of how she came to win the project that was originally Alex's. She never intended to become his rival, but as the years passed, the shadow of that fateful project continued to haunt her. As time moves forward, their paths cross again and again, yet they never truly connect. Their brief encounters—at conferences, in the city’s construction projects, in moments of fleeting recognition—leave them wondering if the past is truly behind them, or if something greater is at play. When both are invited to a prestigious architecture symposium, the stage is set for a confrontation that could either rebuild bridges or tear down everything they’ve worked for. In a world where time is the ultimate architect, can they both find a way to construct their futures, or will the echoes of lost time continue to haunt them? *The Echo of Lost Time* is a story of ambition, rivalry, love, and the unexpected ways our past shapes our present. It’s a poignant reminder that time doesn’t just pass—it leaves its mark, and sometimes, the most profound connections are forged not by intention, but by fate.

In a world where time is the only currency, Kei wakes up trapped in a dystopian city where every second of his life is ticking away. A massive digital countdown looms over the skyline, reminding him of a cruel rule—"Survive to Earn Time." Every action, every decision, and every fight grants or drains his remaining seconds. If the timer hits zero, he vanishes from existence. But the true horror begins when Kei realizes that the city is controlled by a faceless entity standing atop the highest tower, watching, waiting. As he struggles to navigate the shifting reality, Kei must uncover the secret behind this Prison of Time before he runs out of it. But can he escape when the very fabric of time is against him? Time is ticking. Will he break free or be erased forever?

Lost in Tomorrow Joon never had an easy life. Growing up in a struggling village, where water was scarce and survival was a daily battle, he knew the value of every grain of rice, every drop of sweat. But one night, he closed his eyes in his small, broken home… and woke up in a world that wasn’t his own. A future so advanced it felt like a dream—until he realized the nightmare beneath it. People live in luxury, but they are nothing more than prisoners of their own screens. Their minds are empty, filled only with advertisements and meaningless entertainment. No one thinks. No one questions. No one lives. And somehow, Joon has a power he never had before—he can hear their thoughts. But their thoughts are not their own. Desperate to find a way back home, Joon stumbles upon a shocking truth: he is not the only one from the past. Somewhere in this soulless world, another traveler exists—one with telekinetic abilities. But where is he? And why were they brought here? As Joon searches for answers, he realizes something terrifying: this world isn’t just a dystopian future—it’s a carefully controlled experiment. And now that he’s awake, they are watching. With a relentless AI hunting him, a mysterious girl who seems to know more than she says, and time running out, Joon must uncover the secrets of this world before he loses himself to it. Because in a place where no one remembers what it means to be human, the cost of freedom might be his own mind.

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*"Awakened in a twisted world, he has no memory of his past. Pursued by darkness, haunted by unknown terrors. Can he uncover the truth before it's too late?"

Set in an alternate universe, Lost in the Colours of You is a gripping romance that follows Seo Jihoon, a struggling freelance painter barely scraping by. Juggling part-time jobs to survive, he fights against the weight of his fading dreams—until one fateful night changes everything. When Jihoon is attacked by an unknown assassin, he is saved by Lee Tae-gun, a figure of undeniable power. Then, he meets Lee Seyeon, Tae-gun’s daughter, and though they come from different worlds, fate refuses to let them walk separate paths. As they uncover the truth behind an elusive organization operating in the shadows, Jihoon’s art takes on a life of its own. What first seemed like a skill soon reveals itself as something far more dangerous—his paintings don’t just capture faces, they unveil memories. With every brushstroke, Jihoon unearths buried memories—but as he sees into others’ pasts, he loses pieces of his own. Yet, in the midst of unraveling the truth, he and Seyeon fall in love, finding comfort in each other even as the unknown looms over them. With the help of Lee Seyeon, Jihoon delves into the shadows of his past, uncovering the secrets behind his power and the price it demands. As he fights alongside Seyeon against the elusive organization, each battle takes its toll, gradually erasing the self he once was. And with time running out, he must find a way to end his curse—before he is consumed by it forever.

"I, who was once the King of the Seven Kingdoms, hailed as the strongest of all men, now find myself trapped in the body of a loser—and, to add insult to injury, a rapist. The fact that I can't just buff up this pathetic body with a bit of exercise and become strong again is another cruel twist of fate. Why, you ask? Because I can't use the very magic that people in this world rely on. Tsk, how on earth am I supposed to regain my former glory now? Guess I'll have to get creative with this 'loser' body of mine."

An ancient, untamed power created by the Creator and His brother, Kayura, comes to be used by ordinary people on Earth. Everyone wants to use it, but only 1% of them know that it is not a gift, but a curse.

They were never meant to cross paths. They were never meant to uncover the truth. And they were never meant to fall. When Elara and Sylvia challenge the wrong people, they unknowingly attract the attention of Dominic Lancaster—a man who thrives on power, control, and cruelty. Ruthless, untouchable, and dangerously unpredictable, Dominic makes one thing clear: he doesn’t forgive. As they fight against the shadows that loom over them, something doesn’t add up. The more they dig, the more the past twists into something far more sinister than revenge. Because Dominic isn’t the only enemy in their story. Lies run deeper than blood. Truths are buried under betrayal. And the most dangerous secrets? They’re the ones they were never supposed to find. Now, they have two choices: run before the truth destroys them—or walk straight into the fire and risk everything. One wrong move, and they lose. But the biggest mistake? Falling for the forbidden.

The power of absolute control... Time. After Rock died, he mysteriously reincarnated in Shun Long's almost dead body when a triangular-shaped rock merged with his soul, and a sudden influx of information flooded his head. He has now found himself in a mystical world filled with extraordinarily powerful cultivators who can destroy mountains with a single punch, and split seas in half with a single slash of a sword! This is Shun Long's journey in the majestic world of cultivation, as he fights geniuses and reaches the pinnacle of both alchemy and martial arts!

A teenage boy was walking home from school,in his mind nothing could go wrong as he just confessed to his crush and was happily heading home until two massive figures appeared a few distance away from him battling for the rulership of the third seat of hellfire canyon "why did you teleport us here" one of the massive figures spoke furiously to his adversary "I wanted to teleport us here but felt a spiritual qi here in the boy and it made teleporting us here easier" "you want to kill us and give our powers to him ,I won't go down without a fight you know"

Diana Stewart the girlfriend and future fiancee of Aaron Sterling had a one night stand with Ethan Sterling (Aaron's cousin). After her family found out, she was abandoned and sent on the streets but a kind family took her in. After a few months Diana became pregnant and flee out of the country with her new family while Ethan Sterling till this day had been looking for the lady he had a one night stand with. Diana Stewart came back 4 years later with twin girls and got a job application in the Sterling group and her boss was no other than Ethan Sterling. What will Ethan do when he finds out Diana was his one night stand and it ended up with three kids will he claim the kids from her or love her and the kids?

She never expected to cross paths with him again. Once just her little sister’s best friend, he has grown into a confident and charming young man, carrying an air of mystery and unspoken emotions. When their paths cross once more, old memories resurface, but something has changed—his gaze lingers on her a little too long, his words carry a hidden weight, and his presence stirs emotions she never thought she’d feel. As time shapes them both, can love, once buried under years of separation, finally find its way into the present? A heartwarming romance about an unspoken crush, the passage of time, and the beauty of love that matures like glazed pottery—strong, refined, and timeless.

I was in love with every part of you… and then, every part of you destroyed me. A love that defies the limits of memory, burning between the shadows of fate, refusing to die. But oblivion always demands its price. Will their bodies remember when their souls have turned to ash? Secrets that cut deep. Lies that seduce. Wars written on skin and betrayals whispered between ragged breaths. Kisses that taste like goodbye, touches that promise eternity, and desire pulsing like a cursed echo. A story of passion and destruction that will leave you craving more. Follow her into the abyss… if you dare.

Veer, Rudra, Karan, and Zayan—four men feared by the world, unshaken by death, and bound by an unbreakable brotherhood. They lived in darkness, playing a deadly game where emotions had no place. But in their past, there was one exception—Avni. She was their light, their anchor, the only warmth in their cold world. Fate, however, was merciless. They lost her. Years later, on a mission, a cryptic message from a homeless man haunts them: "One day, you will find what you lost." Then, as if destiny had unraveled a cruel trick, they see her—Avni’s face on a woman they don’t know. Is she truly the girl they swore to protect, or just a painful illusion of what they once had? As danger closes in and the past resurfaces, they must uncover the truth. But some truths are meant to stay buried… Will love and destiny bring them together again, or will this second chance lead to even greater heartbreak?

Duke, an average youth whose sole interest is reading his favorite novel ‘A Different Virus’, sees his world take a massive turn when he transmigrates into the novel he has been reading for the most part of his life after accepting an unspecified deal. …. "What?! Who the fuck is this? I don't remember seeing him in the book. Fuck me! Just how bad is my luck?" …. Even after being put into the body of a side character he never knew existed, Duke still possessed the greatest weapon in the world, he knew how everything unfolds. The only downside to this is that with his knowledge, he's well aware that only the main character of the novel can save him, a poor and weak side character. Follow Duke's story as he navigates through a world he's all too familiar with even though he had never stepped foot in it. A fictional world that he knows the ins and outs.

This story follows a man named Cyrus, who has recently lost his wife in a car accident. He suffers from memory loss and hallucinations. Despite his condition, he must raise his young daughter, Anna. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Lily, who…

When the mana surge happened 200 years ago and half the population died, everyone was forced to become part of the world system. Echo is blind but must also fight for survival or die due to mana poisoning, how will a blind man be able to make a living climbing the tower and growing stronger bit by bit. Clearing dungeons and labyrinths fighting tooth and nail for what he believes in. What class will he awaken and where will he go from here?

A journey of discovery following a man named Wendel Lago and his documentation of the people he meets and the events he witnesses. Set in 1300s England and his journey around the country in search of discovery.

Well, if someone told me reincarnation was real, I would laugh in their face. I would have said, Reincarnation are all dreams of losers, me included, who are not content with their life and want to escape reality. Many people would be happy to travel back in time, but I wasn't. Why reincarnate in this world of suffering when you are already dead? I've read a lot of novels about people reincarnating and being extremely happy, saying "Since I'm back from the future, I'm determined to make a difference in this world". That's some funny stuff they always say. But if they really came from the future, they would know there's no use trying to change the world because it will be the same as before! Let me tell you something: reality is different from fantasy. What people fail to realize is that, when you reincarnate into the past it will be difficult to make a difference in this world. If you are not extremely lucky, what you can achieve is changing your life course from before reincarnation. Let me give you an example if you still don't get it Let's say an average person who struggles every day to get something to eat and doesn't involve himself in the world too much. For example, reading the news, checking forex, and trading. How can a person like this make a difference at the world level? Their only responsibility is not to repeat the same mistakes they made before reincarnation. Ace Raynott, who reincarnated into the past by chance, faces questions about how he can change things when he knows nothing about this world except that he has to survive...

The Lords and Ladies , the Divine beings of the planet Jag-Ath became desperate to gain one of their lost divine powers which was taken away from them because of a curse that was casted upon them when one Lord became rebellious and caused one Divine being's Death. Thus the order of the 'Hall of Justice' in Naarook crumbled and systems in the mortal realm started changing. As the new modern world started blooming in Jag-Ath , they learned to manage but the danger was awaiting for them to overturn both the mortal world and the Divine world . In the human world , being able to see most unworldly things all over his life , Darshan Dev Sinha's life was not a sociable life at all . The only person nearest to him , his mom seemed more than the eyes could see . Being brought up by an overprotective mother with an almost unnoticeable life , he was just carrying out his youth . Then in his life the Lords and Ladies interfered directly and his world went upside-down including his own identity! WHY? Who is he actually to them? What the Lords and Ladies want from a human?