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"Now you see?" she shouted in a mix of annoyance and disappointment. "You can't outsmart Scrients! They're the most intelligent beings across the two realms." "You're right," I muttered, averting my gaze with a heavy sigh. "I made a mistake. I was too arrogant to think that a mere human like me could fool them." —BOOM!! "Heik! Wh-What was that?" "Hmm? I'm not sure. Maybe you should go and ask the most intelligent beings across the two realms. Oh wait, you can't. I killed them all.” ______ My name is Samael Kaizer Theosbane. On the last day of high school, I got into a fight with a kid I used to bully. It was a stupid, pointless scuffle, and in the middle of it, I tripped and hit my head on a rock. That’s when the memories came flooding in - the memories of another life, of a different world. Suddenly, everything made a twisted kind of sense. I realized two things. First, I was in a game I used to play in my past life. Second, I was a villain. A villain! Not the cool and mysterious kind, either. No, my destiny was to be manipulated and die a dog's death! I was the worst type of cliché: an ungrateful, privileged, insufferable young master. The sort you'd find in those poorly written fantasy stories. The kind everyone hates — a snobby brat from a powerful noble family who thinks he owns the world just because he was born with a silver spoon lodged in his mouth. You know the type. The one the hero beats to a pulp to prove his worth. Yeah, I was that guy. And the hero? The hero was the kid I’d been bullying all this time. The same one I got into a fight with. He was the supposed savior of this damned world. A world teetering on the edge of destruction, beset by wars, calamities, and a grim future that only I knew. And at the end of it all, the final antagonist of the game, the undefeatable boss… the Spirit King, was waiting. But could I even make it to the end? Could I conquer a game where defeat was the only certainty? A game that was now my reality! “Ah, fuck it.” I had no idea if I could, but I sure as hell was going to try. Extorting extras, manipulating main characters, twisting the story to my advantage, stealing the hero’s cheat items, killing villains before they could become threats - nothing was beneath me. Would the main characters be affected? Who cares! Would the story change? Even better! All I cared about was me—my survival, my life, my choices. “I will live this life with no regrets.” …But as I soon discovered, fate was not easily changed. And the price of altering one's destiny was steep.

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

"Do you wish to know what will happen if I drink from your thighs?" Salviana drew in a sharp breath before she whispered, "I might die?" "No, It is I who will die if I don't," he met her eyes with a lustful hungry gaze, "Spread your legs for me, Fiery-wife" And that she did... ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Fiery is married to the demon everybody feared would destroy them someday. He is the greenest reddest flag but now she only sees white. A canvas to paint their love however she deemed righteous. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── The Dark Prince, the third prince, is no stranger to the fear and hatred surrounding him. Cold, distant, and possessing a gaze as dark as midnight, he is known throughout the kingdom as the demon prince. But the truth hidden beneath his pale skin is far more dangerous—he is a vampire, living among a royal family that barely tolerates his existence. Salviana, a divine lady of myth, never asked to be married to such a man. Forced into the union, she is thrust into a life where every corner holds a secret and every glance feels like a challenge. Though her husband’s cold touch sends shivers down her spine, Salviana finds herself drawn into his world of shadows and intrigue, struggling to understand the depths of his darkness. With royal enemies watching their every move and Salviana’s own hidden powers slowly awakening, the bond between her and Alaric grows more complicated. Can she survive the dangerous world of court politics, where even her husband may not be fully trusted? Or will the weight of the secrets they keep tear them apart before they can discover the truth about each other? Caught between fear and desire, Salviana can’t help but wonder: Will she uncover the man behind the darkness, or will the shadows consume them both? Married to Darkness is a seductive, tension-filled journey into the unknown, where love and power clash in a dangerous dance that could lead to either salvation or destruction. The cover is from Pinterest. Not Mine. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Stalk me on social media! Discord: I_nanafirdausi Instagram: I_nanafirdausi Facebook: Nana firdausii X: https://x.com/NanaFirdausii Or Buy me a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/nanafirdausi

When I opened my eyes, I was inside a novel. [The Birth of a Hero]. [The Birth of a Hero] was a novel focused on the adventures of the main character, Choi Han, a high school boy who was transported to a different dimension from Earth, along with the birth of the numerous heroes of the continent. I became a part of that novel as the trash of the Count’s family, the family that oversaw the territory where the first village that Choi Han visits is located. The problem is that Choi Han becomes twisted after that village, and everyone in it, are destroyed by assassins. The bigger problem is the fact that this stupid trash who I’ve become doesn’t know about what happened in the village and messes with Choi Han, only to get beaten to a pulp. “…This is going to be a problem.” I feel like something serious has happened to me. But it was worth trying to make this my new life. DISCLAIMER: I am neither the author nor translator of the story. Please support author on official site. Translation credit: Eatapplepies

“Everyone’s life is like a canvas. It is how they choose to paint them” Those words stuck with me and I try my best to paint the most beautiful painting on my canvas. Wang Chaihong has spent her entire life chasing a dream—to stand among the best in the male-dominated world of professional esports. As a female player in the China scene, she’s constantly battling more than just her opponents. Dismissive teammates, biased casters, and an unforgiving online audience test her resilience at every turn. But when one tournament match ended in controversy, Chaihong's career was in jeopardy. With her reputation in shambles and her confidence at an all-time low, she’s left with one question: can she fight her way back?

You will be devoured, consumed by a world with no structure or morality. You will be left as nothing more than a blank canvas. HEARTEATER.

Rosie Blackwood gave up everything to honor a promise: she left behind her name, her life, and her freedom to live as Jiang Meilin, the best friend who died to save her, Rosie has spent years navigating a dangerous world of power and shadows as a mafia heiress. Her goal was simple: to fulfill Jiang Meilin’s dreams as a final act of loyalty and gratitude. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Zhao Jingshen, a cold and ruthless enigmatic CEO with the power to unravel her resolve. Drawn into his world, Rosie finds herself fighting emotions she never thought she was capable of having. Zhao Jingshen makes her heart race in ways she never expected, threatening to expose the vulnerabilities she’s hidden beneath her icy exterior. Just when she began to believe in the happiness she thought she’d never have... Her world shatters again when she discovers the truth... Jiang Meilin was alive, and the threats endangering her family were related to her. Betrayed by the past and caught in a web of danger, Rosie must reconcile her love for Jaesun with the lies that brought them together. As love and danger collide, Rosie’s carefully constructed plans begin to crumble. Will she risk everything to follow her heart, or will her responsibility as the Blackwood heiress destroy the fragile bond she’s built with the one man who sees through her mask? A thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice where passion burns brightest in the shadows. Excerpts from the story: "You know," he said after a while, "when you said you were going out to commit a crime, I half expected you to be robbing a bank or something." Meilin snorted. "Please. I have more finesse than that. Besides, why steal money when you can steal someone's peace of mind?" A chuckle escaped Meilin's lips despite herself. "You're waltzing into a hurricane, Zhao Jingshen." She was talking about being in a relationship with her. "Then be my eye of the storm," he challenged, swinging open his car door with theatrical flair. "Shall we embrace the tempest?" Meilin arched an eyebrow. "Who would believe the ice-cold CEO of Zhao Corporation could melt so thoroughly?" "Well!" Laughter danced in his voice. "What's a man to do when his wife decides to play runaway bride? I'd turn myself inside out if it meant keeping you in my orbit."

A forbidden connection forms between a son of a duke ,Luciano and an artist,Benjamin. Will their love beat societal expectations?

In a world ravaged by chaos and loneliness, John's life lacked purpose and meaning. The constant protests outside his apartment mirrored the turmoil within him, their noise a haunting reminder of the unrest he couldn't escape. Lost in unemployment and isolation, John sought refuge in virtual realms, where he could momentarily escape reality. Yet, his existence felt empty, like an abandoned canvas waiting for a painter's touch. With each passing day, he robotically navigated life, seeking something more. In an unexpected twist of events, a sudden explosion shattered his life, leaving him floating in a mysterious void. As panic threatened to consume him, an otherworldly voice offered him an enigmatic opportunity—to rewrite his destiny, to embrace a higher purpose. With unwavering determination, John accepted the offer, and a blinding light transported him to a new reality. His consciousness had returned, but his senses felt foreign, devoid of sight. Instead, he sensed momentous events unfolding—a significant figure being born, destined to become the emperor of a crumbling empire. John VIII Palaiologos, a historical figure tasked with confronting the mighty Ottoman Empire, was now the role he inhabited. As he grappled with his newfound identity and the weight of his responsibilities, he realized that his journey had just begun. The fate of an empire rested on his shoulders, and he was determined to shape history in a way that would bring hope and transformation to his world. --------------------------------------------- [Author Note:] Updates: 3-4 chapters/week *Miss me? Don't be, I'll be much busier than last time, but do try to write, somehow, I might be a tad below my chapters expectation for a couple of weeks depending on how busy I am.* Cheers!

"The field where your imagination writes. The empty canvas only to be stained by your ink. Welcome to the Author's playground." Elijah, a once-trending novelist known for churning out clichéd stories to gain fame and wealth, finally grew disillusioned with his work. In a fit of spite, he decided to end his latest novel by killing off every character. Then a system popped up over his head. [ Welcome back to your Playground! ]

When Ella Heart boarded a plane to the exclusive resort island of Calivéra, she expected nothing more than luxury, cocktails, and relaxation with her trusted team of bodyguards. But when a violent storm sends the aircraft spiraling into chaos, Ella finds herself thrust into a strange, uncharted land after a harrowing fall from the sky. Seeking refuge in what appears to be an isolated village deep within the wilderness, Ella and her bodyguards are met with suspicion and hostility. The villagers’ wealth and finely crafted weaponry suggest prosperity, yet their reliance on ancient tools like swords, spears, and hammers baffles Ella, raising questions about their survival against modern threats. As the group struggles to make sense of their surroundings, a powerful figure emerges from the crowd—Darian. His commanding presence stills the chaos, but his foreign language and piercing gaze leave Ella with more questions than answers. Drawn to her with unrelenting intensity, Darian is more than he seems, his connection to Ella stirring instincts and emotions he cannot ignore. Unbeknownst to Ella, the “village” is no mere settlement. Hidden beneath layers of secrecy lies an ancient kingdom, where wolves walk as men, and power is bound by bonds of blood and moonlight. As Ella uncovers the truth, she is thrust into a dangerous web of politics, primal instincts, and destinies intertwined. Tensions mount as her guards clash with the kingdom’s fierce traditions, and Darian’s claim to her heart threatens to ignite a war. With danger closing in from all sides, Ella must navigate the mysteries of a kingdom untouched by time and decide whether to fight for her freedom—or embrace a fate she never expected. (Book cover generated with Canva subscription - enjoy! Beautiful readers)

Addux Kaname goes back in history after almost losing a fight with a demon.His life repeats without him knowing it. He becomes one helpless guy. He is beaten to a pulp but he is saved by a cute girl who invites him to her school. It gets More crazy when the girl discloses that she was just after the amulet he was wearing inorder to revive a powerful demon known as Berxly who has the power to free her and other demons from the reign of Destroyer. Addux gets caught up in the mix and becomes a vessel for demon Berxly

Mma is a Nigerian girl who starts life of as fatherless and along the line her mother gets married to this man who is wicked and so strict that he deprives her of her social life, she goes on to meet the first love of her life and defies all odds to get to him and to be with him. This story is about how they canvas life together and how they were able to make it or not. Read on to find out what happens next.

In a bustling city where dreams collide, jewel a free spirited and innocent girl working as a waitress gets entangled with the cold, narcissist and egoistic Ian wayatt. their worlds collide when jewel slapped him mistakenly in the restaurant she's working for this ignites a spark of creativity and romance. Soon after, Ian makes jewel work in his company. as they collaborate as emoloyer and employee, CEO and secretary their connection deepens, revealing shared dreams and vulnerabilities. In this seemingly light, fun, comedy romance faces challenges. Ian's family challenges and jewel's fear of being tied down threaten to tear them apart. What happens when Ian is met with an accident and loses his memories? what about the struggles jewel has to face? the heartbreak and pain seeing Ian doesn't remember her. with the city as their canvas can they learn to embrace each other passions or will they become a distant memory? In a heartfelt journey of love and self discovery, Ian and jewel must decide what it means to be each other precious jewel.

In the Savran Empire, Adelina De Alagna and Ellenia De Grande had lived vastly different lives, their paths shaped by circumstances that had left an indelible mark on their souls. Adelina, the daughter of Marquess Alagna, had suffered the cruel fate of abandonment, abuse, and loneliness. Her life had been a never-ending struggle, a desperate attempt to find solace in a world that seemed determined to crush her. Ellenia, on the other hand, had been the cherished daughter of Duke Grande, surrounded by luxury and privilege. Yet, despite the opulence that surrounded her, Ellenia had felt a deep emotional void, a sense of emptiness that had gnawed at her very being. As they lay dying, their final thoughts were consumed by the longing for a chance to make different choices, and to alter the course of their destinies. "I don't want to die like this." In a miraculous turn of events, their wishes were granted. Both women were given a second chance at life, their souls transported back in time to when they were 18 years old. The world around them was familiar yet different, a canvas waiting to be repainted with the vibrant colors of their newfound determination. As they opened their eyes to this new reality, Adelina and Ellenia knew that they had been given a rare gift - a chance to relive their lives, to make different choices, and to forge new paths. The question was, would they be able to seize this opportunity, to learn from their past mistakes, and to create a brighter future for themselves?

Amidst the sea of fallen comrades, their lifeblood staining the earth, a solitary figure rises above the carnage. He stands atop a gruesome curtain of death, his longsword an instrument of divine wrath. In its gleam, one could sense a challenge to the very gods themselves. We were fools to face him; my comrades paid the price in their own flesh and blood. A desperate realization claws at my mind – a realization that I must escape this blood-soaked field and bring dire warning to the holy excellencies. I looked at my remaining comrades they instantly realized what I was thinking. They must know of this relentless force, this harbinger of doom. I looked at my comrades and as I turn to flee, fate intervenes, and our eyes lock in a moment of eerie connection. He looked at me and my comrades with his crimson red eyes. He swung his sword towards me. Why is the world upside down? I thought. Then I realized that my head was cut by his crimson sword. Time slows to a crawl as I find myself caught in the deadly dance of his blade. I see the malevolence in his eyes, a reflection of the abyss that has claimed so many. He cut through my comrades without batting an eye. The red moon casts an ominous glow upon the battlefield, and his crimson silhouette, now moving away, becomes a spectacle against the crimson canvas. With an inexplicable calmness, I embrace the darkness. As he strides away, the embodiment of destruction and beauty, I can't help but smile like a fool. Amidst the ruins and the echoes of my demise, I whisper to myself, "Beautiful!" - a final tribute to the twisted elegance that accompanies the brutality of this merciless crimson devil.

In a world where her father's stern words forged chains around her dreams, Teresa yearned for the freedom to spread her wings. "A girl child shouldn't be given too much freedom," he cautioned, stifling her aspirations. Teresa's heart was a canvas, yet her father insisted on sculpting her into a surgeon. But beneath her shy and timid exterior, a fire of longing burned - a desire to taste the intoxicating elixir of love, to dance on the precipice of a crush. Bounded by her own nature, she dared not confront her father's authority. She gently accepted her predetermined path, resigned to her fate. Then, a twist of fate unfurled when her father lost his job. Their lives teetered on the brink of transformation. As the tides of change swept in, Teresa's journey towards self-discovery began. Delve into the compelling story of a young girl whose spirit lay dormant, waiting for the catalyst of circumstance to awaken it. Explore the extraordinary transformation of Teresa, the girl who accepted her fate until fate itself intervened. Read on to discover the enthralling evolution of this timid soul into an ambitious dreamer.

This is the story of an extremely lazy student whose only aspiration in life is to lay on his bed all day and slumber away. Meet Aiden. His life had been rather simple so far. He heads to the academy, sleeps through his classes, returns home, exterminates the aliens that come through the portal every once in a while, showers, eats dinner, and then heads to bed. Rinse and repeat. However, with the arrival of a transfer student who was too nosy for her own good, she accidentally encountered one of his secrets, the one about the aliens, and so began the domino chain of misunderstandings popping up here and there. "He's not lazy. It's just... he's tired from defending our world from evil." "Hey! Call him lazy and I'll beat you to a pulp. Say it again, I dare you." "If he, the most hardworking student at our academy is considered lazy then... all of us are lazy. No, we might as well be corpses." Aiden, hearing all these defensive statements about him began to wonder, "What are they talking about? I'm not sleeping because I'm tired from fighting those aliens. I'm sleeping because class is boring and I want to sleep. I'm... I'm hardworking? Hahaha, I don't even want to get out of bed every morning. "

'where am I?' Imagine waking up in a world, not being able to remember anything, but yet need to fight to survive with nothing but a blank canvas in your mind, and your human instincts, what would you do? Join the main female lead, Ayase in a journey full of confusion, happinesses, agony, sadness, anger, betrayal, mystery, death and many more things, in psuedo world! ( look out for foreshadowing ;) )

Left in the world with nothing apart from a little hope to find her mate without knowing what the future has installed for her. Being rejected and abused by the one who was supposed to love and cherish her forever, thinking that she'll spend the rest of her life wolfless and lonely. Empty and heartbroken, she ran away and for good this time. with all hope lost and trying to forget her mate alongside the feeling of rejection, what happens when she finds out she has a second chance mate and not just one but two freaking mates? Not knowing the kind of power that resides in her, Nicole the once wolfless who was labeled as a freak and as a murderer is freaked out when she finds out her first power is healing. With series of events happening one after another and powers growing deep within her. will she succeed? will her trust issues get the better of her stopping her from getting things done or not? will she survive the tests and trials she'll be facing? will she be getting a happy ever after or not? find out more as you follow Nicole on this journey of hers. All Rights Reserved. This is all my idea and imagination. cover from canva and Pinterest

“The Lord put a mark on Cain, so that no one who came upon him would kill him” ( Gen 4:15 ). Cain's existence had been one of perpetual wandering and toil ever since that fateful day when he took his brother's life. The curse condemned him to roam the earth, forever tainted by sin. Cain settled in a small coastal town, putting down roots and establishing a prosperous coffee farm. The work of tending to the land seemed to offer him a rare sense of purpose and stability, a chance to find some semblance of peace amidst the turmoil of his cursed existence. Yet, the restless spirit that had driven Cain for so long never truly left him. Deep within, a yearning persisted - a desperate need to reconnect with the remnants of his past. He found himself constantly searching, scouring the world for two precious artifacts: his mother Eve's canvas stand and the drawing desk he had once shared with his ill-fated brother, Abel.That is, until Cain encountered Arabella, the sister of his closest friend Noah. Arabella, who had her own story, shrouded in darkness. Cursed by a malicious immortal, uncontrollable hunger, confusion, and overwhelming emotions plagued her. Together, Cain and Arabella embarked on a quest to uncover the lost relics of his pasts. As they delved deeper into their search, they soon uncovered that the answers they sought were intertwined with a web of secrets, betrayal, and the very nature of their immortal existence.

Above lies the endless expanse of the sky, a vast canvas painted in shades of blue and adorned with wispy clouds. Below, the sturdy, unyielding earth cradles the roots of towering trees, the whispers of grass, and the rich tapestry of life that thrives in its embrace. And occupying the space that graciously separates the two is air—the invisible breath that carries scents, songs, and the laughter of both the vibrant and the desolate. To the left, in the shadowy recesses where reality bends, linger the spectral figures of ghosts—echoes of the past, hinting at stories untold and lives once lived. They drift through dimensions, reminding the unsuspecting of remnants and regrets. To the right, the world of humans pulsates with life, ambition, and chaos—each individual a world unto themselves, striving, yearning, and often clashing against one another. Yet, at the very center of this cosmic arrangement stand the immortals, enigmatic beings who straddle the line between the mortal and the divine, their wisdom and power beyond the grasp of any mere mortal. For Jiang Bai, a newcomer thrust into this intricate tapestry, the world is not merely a staggering display of chaos. Armed with the most advanced Divination System known to existence, he possesses a unique ability to read the flow of fate and probability. To him, nothing in this world is unexplainable, and no individual’s destiny lies beyond his calculative reach. It is a gift—and at times, a weighty burden. Just after undergoing the life-altering journey of transmigration, he finds himself caught in an extraordinary encounter. He meets a legendary immortal—a figure exuding an aura of ancient wisdom and power. With an air of urgency, the immortal seeks Jiang Bai's insight, requesting a reading of his fate. As Jiang Bai channels the energies around him and peers into the threads of destiny, he is struck with a profound shock. The reading reveals an impending doom—the immortal has only thirty seconds left to dwell among the living. Stunned and deeply shaken by this revelation, Jiang Bai can't help but question the whims of fate. Was this a mere coincidence, or was there some deeper design at play? The gravity of the situation sinks in as he recalls the dangers woven into the very fabric of the human realm—a perilous landscape rife with schemes of power, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of cultivation. Each ascension toward immortality is shadowed by trials, and Jiang Bai knows all too well the treachery that lurks behind smiles and camaraderie. Faced with a monumental decision, Jiang Bai must navigate the blurred lines that separate ally from foe, illusion from reality. With the specter of mortality weighing heavily upon him, he recognizes that before he strides into the unknown, he must diligently assess his safety—a habit forged from his intrinsic cautious nature. On the brink of embarking on what promises to be an unpredictable journey, he turns to his Divination System, seeking guidance for the day ahead. “System, should I go out today?” he inquires, his heart racing with the anticipation of what lies beyond his immediate surroundings. With a calculated ease, the System responds, “Today is favorable for venturing out. Engage in activities such as cleaning and exploring the mysterious locales that beckon. However, heed this advisory: steer clear of marriage and intimate relations, for entanglements may prove hazardous in the treacherous world that awaits.” With a mind brimming with possibilities and the foreboding weight of destiny at his back, Jiang Bai steels himself. The world is poised on the cusp of an adventure, fraught with peril and promise, and he is determined to decipher the pathways ahead, one calculated step at a time.

In the heart of a bustling city, two women are drawn together by fate and an undeniable connection. Lena is a reserved and contemplative artist, content with the solitude of her studio and the quiet understanding of her canvases. Sophie, on the other hand, is an outgoing, adventurous journalist with a fiery passion for seeking the truth. Their worlds collide unexpectedly when Sophie stumbles into Lena's art gallery during an unexpected storm, seeking refuge from the chaos of life. As their relationship blossoms, their contrasting personalities create an intoxicating blend of love, intrigue, and tension. While their love for each other runs deep, the complexities of life soon begin to fray the delicate threads holding them together. Lena's hidden past, buried under layers of trauma, resurfaces just as Sophie's career takes a turn, leaving her caught between personal desires and professional ambitions. Through secrets, misunderstandings, and unforeseen challenges, the women must navigate the fragile line between love and loss. Can their love survive the weight of their unspoken truths, or will the very things that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? **Copyright © 2024 by Mya Skeete** **Author: Myra Sinclair** **All rights reserved.** This book is protected under copyright law. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. **Published on September 24, 2024.**

One quiet night in the city of Surabaya, the sky was suddenly filled with a very bright light, as if a second sun had appeared. The light was so dazzling that all living creatures closed their eyes in fear and awe. In an instant, the light disaster changed everything. Planets that were previously separated by unimaginable distances now merged into one. Mountains from different worlds stood side by side, oceans that had never met now merged, and the skylines of different planets blended into one colorful canvas. However, the biggest change happened to all living beings. They shifted locations randomly, waking up in a strange and unknown place. Civilizations that had been built over thousands of years were destroyed in an instant, and all returned to the stone age. However, one thing was different: every living creature and race now possessed the power of magic. In the midst of this chaos, humans, elves, orcs, and various other races must learn to survive in a new world filled with magic and danger. They must find a way to use their magical powers, rebuild their civilization, and find out what really happened on that cataclysmic night of light.

IMPORTANT // THE BOOK WILL RESUME FROM DECEMBER 2024// THANK YOU. // This book is all about Cricket// If you share a passion for the game, dive in and immerse yourself in this exciting journey! This is the journey of Mak, a talented young cricketer who will come to be recognized as one of the finest batters and leaders of his generation. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, he faces the pressures of expectations—from his family, friends, and himself. His passion for cricket drives him, but the path to greatness is fraught with challenges that test his resolve and character. Join Mak on his journey, where cricket becomes not just a game, but a canvas for dreams, challenges, and the pursuit of greatness. There will be 5 to 7 chapters uploaded each week. Stay tuned!

Alayna Sandra's path, marked by trials and societal expectations, becomes a canvas for resilience. She faces childhood bullying due to her less affluent background. Like a phoenix rising from ashes, she moves abroad and finds success as a news anchor.

As the alien shared glimpses of its home planet and the wonders of the cosmos, the room transformed into a canvas of interstellar beauty. The walls seemed to dissolve, replaced by celestial landscapes and swirling galaxies. Kate and Tim, no longer confined by the weird, embraced the real spectacle unfolding before them. Questions flowed like a cosmic river, a dialogue between worlds. The alien, in turn, sought to understand the intricacies of human emotion, the fleeting moments that defined their existence. It was a meeting of minds and hearts, a bridge between Earth and the Cosmos. The siblings couldn't shake the feeling that they are now part of something extraordinary.

In the vast world of cultivation, a talisman is formed by merging the essence of heaven and earth with the spirit and soul of the practitioner. Imbuing the formless with power and imprinting it onto paper, talismans hold immense potential. Yet, this art comes with a price—most who pursue the talismanic path exhaust their spiritual consciousness, falling before they reach their full potential. Lu An’s fate was no different—until his soul, shattered by fate, found itself reborn in a new realm of cultivation. Within his sea of consciousness, he discovers the Four Treasures of the Study, mystical tools that allow him to create talismans without depleting his spiritual energy. With this newfound gift, Lu An begins his ascent. [You have drawn a Breath-Concealing Talisman. Completion Rate: 62%. Grade: Inferior, first grade. Spiritual consciousness refunded.] [You have drawn a Wealth-Bringing Talisman. Completion Rate: 73%. Grade: Middle, fifth grade. Spiritual consciousness refunded.] [You have drawn a Three-Yuan Gathering Qi Talisman. Completion Rate: 85%. Grade: Superior, ninth grade. Spiritual consciousness refunded.] The world of talisman-making opens before him—mastery over the five elements, control of winds and thunder, the study of formations, the nurturing of spiritual creatures, and even the command of ancient treasures. With every talisman, Lu An’s understanding of the Dao deepens, his soul, body, and laws intertwining as one. His talismans grow in power—some divine, some forbidden—each step toward immortality. Using the very forces of nature as his tools, Lu An crafts talismans that can reshape reality. With mountains and seas as his ink and brush, and heaven and earth as his canvas, he will rise to the pinnacle of the immortal realm. Even the immortals and Buddhas will bow before him, for they know him as the Talisman Ancestor. But few recall the man behind the legend, the one named Lu An, whose journey to the top, though formidable, has only just begun.