Deadline Crime With Tamron Hall Foster

Asher, an avid player of Genshin Impact, experiences a strange phenomenon that pulls him into the game world of Teyvat. When he wakes up in a lush field resembling Mondstadt, he finds Lumine, a character he admires, unconscious nearby. After reviving her, they share a brief conversation that reveals Lumine's distress; she has been cast into this world by a powerful sorceress and is searching for her brother. Joined by Paimon, Lumine's companion, and Amber, the Outrider, they set off together. Asher feels a surge of unique powers within him, hinting at a deeper connection to this world. Despite the excitement, he harbors a suspicion about Paimon’s true nature and is determined to protect Lumine as they embark on a journey filled with mystery and potential danger. Asher grapples with his growing feelings for Lumine while navigating the complexities of a world that has now become his reality.

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines!

"Don't you have someone waiting for you in Itaca Captain? Maybe a wife or a son?!" I was so furious I didn't even notice the complete shock on Odysseus' face, and his shock rapidly turned into anger as well. "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! YOU KNOW THERE'S NOBODY IN ITACA WAITING FOR ME!" "HOW DARE YOU TALK LIKE THAT? WHAT ABOUT PENELOPE AND TELEMACHUS?!" "WHO THE FUCK ARE THESE PEOPLE NOW?!" And that was the moment everything I thought I knew crumbled. [!attention! Detected false knowledge and incongruity within the soul] [please remember that the odyssey from your world is a fiction created several hundreds years after the story took place] [this is not a book]

-R18- Modern-Fantasy-Life Changing- Jain Sen is a regular person in his late 20s, living an ordinary life without any real direction. He's single and has never been in a relationship. One night, Jain encounters a Genie who offers him a deal: his soul for the chance to live in a parallel universe that mirrors our own. This universe has one twist: he'll remember everything from his current life, allowing him to anticipate events. Additionally, the Genie provides him with skills and a system that don't exist here. The Genie also grants Jain the power to start over from the past and gives him a jinn as a lover who will help him achieve his goals and cherish him deeply. Jain accepts these conditions and travels back in time to the past. Now, he has the opportunity to transform his mundane life into something thrilling. Will he succeed in changing his destiny and live happily with his lover? Or will unforeseen events unfold because he's in a different universe? Time will reveal the answers. For now, let me share with you my story of turning my dull life into an exciting adventure. Please Check the Artwork On My Patreon: patreon.com/Som_Me ------- The story is made up. It's not about real people or situations. Any resemblance to actual events or individuals is purely coincidental. I created this story for entertainment purposes only. The characters, places, and events are fictional. I hold no liability for any misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the content.----------

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

Living, just to salve her guilt. Sabrina has to go back to her hometown to help her foster father achieve his dreams. But, the one she is willing to give up her dreams for, is ready to take her life for it. She meets DAMIEN, the unknown biological son of her foster father, who is willing to do anything for his father, including denying his love for her.

Generations after the mechanic wars landed on Xandria and supposedly destroyed everything that was magical and pure, the planet is now ruled by powerful Royal houses and is at a fatal risk of reliving its years of death. The Skyfall prophecy spoken years ago when the mechanic wars ended seems to be getting closer to completion with every breath. War is brewing...

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"You will fall," Avalon has been a down to earth kind of woman, but as life went on she got a job with an agency looking into the crime rate and the Mafia that running rampant, She got up the ladder. Happy at where she is, going to work and then coming back to her apartment, but there is one mission that takes a toll on her. She is sent to infiltrate the mafia without getting killed in the process, "Hey Damien are you..." "Isn't she a part of them?" In the mission, she got shot and abandoned. But the strangers that were there helped her and seemed to be on her side of things,

Prologue In the heart of the city, where danger simmered just beneath the surface, the Blackwood name commanded both reverence and fear. At the helm stood Damien Blackwood, a formidable mafia king known for his cold, calculating demeanor and unwavering grip on power. At thirty, he had earned a reputation as a ruthless leader, feared by enemies and allies alike. Yet beneath the hardened exterior, there simmered a darkness—an obsession that revolved around his foster sister, Amara Lane. Amara was only eighteen, a gentle soul lost in the shadows of the world around her. An introvert by nature, she often found solace in the quiet corners of the sprawling mansion, retreating into the pages of books or the comfort of her art. While she navigated the complexities of a dangerous life with resilience, the chaotic mafia world surrounding her remained a mystery. She loved her family fiercely, but the deeper, darker truths of their legacy were a distant echo, one she had yet to fully grasp. For Damien, however, Amara was everything. She was a breath of fresh air in his suffocating existence, a light that pierced the darkness of his life. He watched her with an intensity that both thrilled and terrified him, the line between brotherly love and obsession blurring with each passing day. She was blissfully unaware of the grip she had on his heart, believing their bond was simply that of siblings forged in circumstance. Yet, as the walls of their world began to close in—rival gangs scheming in the shadows and whispers of betrayal echoing through the mansion—Damien’s obsession grew more perilous. He could not bear the thought of losing her, not to the dangers that lurked outside their door or to the weight of the legacy that bound them. He would do anything to keep her close, to shield her from the horrors that surrounded them, even if it meant crossing lines he never thought he would. As the tension mounted and the stakes rose, Amara felt the world shifting around her. Confused by Damien's intensity, she struggled to understand the shifting dynamics of their relationship. With every look, every touch, she sensed something deeper lurking just beneath the surface, but the full realization of Damien’s obsession eluded her. Fostered Obsession is a haunting tale of unspoken desires and hidden truths, where love becomes a prison and loyalty is tested in the darkest of times. ---

In the neon-drenched streets of Corinth, where crime lords rule and loyalty is as fleeting as a shadow, a storm is brewing. Leon, the enigmatic leader of the Syndicate, has spent three years building an empire that threatens to upset the delicate balance of power. But his past is catching up, and the price of ambition is steep. As a union of rival crime families forms in the shadows, Leon finds himself at the center of a deadly game. Betrayal lurks around every corner, and even his most trusted allies harbor secrets that could destroy everything he's built. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Leon must confront the demons of his past and the harsh realities of his present. In a world where power is everything, and trust is a luxury no one can afford, he'll be forced to decide: Is the throne worth the cost of his humanity? "Rise Of The Crime Lord" is a gritty, pulse-pounding thriller that delves into the dark heart of ambition, loyalty, and the true nature of power. In a city where every shadow hides a secret and every alliance has a price, who will rise, and who will fall in the coming storm? Brace yourself for a journey into a world where morality is a myth, strength is currency, and the only rule is survival. The game is on, and the stakes have never been higher.

As the Spring Festival approaches, lanterns are hung on both sides of the streets, and every household is busy cleaning and preparing for the New Year, creating a strong festive atmosphere. After Zhang Zhengqi sees off the Municipal Party Secretary Li Fengshu at the train station, he receives a phone call informing him that someone has jumped off the building at the Municipal Government Building. He rushes to the scene and finds the deceased to be a woman from an unknown organization. The police have reported to 110 and 120, and the preliminary judgment is suicide triggered by marital emotional issues. Zhang Zhengqi decides not to immediately report to Li Fengshu, but to handle the aftermath first.After Li Fengshu took office, he consulted a classmate who was good at feng shui. The classmate believed that the feng shui of the municipal government building was not good and suggested building an artificial hill to block the negative energy from the south. The city government adopted the suggestion and invested millions in the renovation. Unexpectedly, shortly after the relocation of the municipal government agencies, a cadre died suddenly, and now there has been a suicide by jumping off the building, prompting speculation about whether it is related to feng shui.

The Hall Of Fame, also known as the HOF, is a title given to athletes who have had a major impact or influence on a sport in a particular era. Kein Jr, or more commonly known as Nicolas Kein, has the desire to follow in the footsteps of his father, Anthony Kein, as an athlete to hold the title. It's just that there was a slight difference when Nicolas Kein chose to become a professional basketball player. That did not make his father, a former footballer, angry or force his son to continue on his path. Nicolas Kein went his own way after witnessing the glamour of basketball. He idolised the greatest three-point shooter in history, Stephen Curry. Nicolas Kein's determination and desire was further fueled when his family died in a plane crash while visiting his home country. Much of his father's legacy has been instrumental in his life as an athlete. But his journey has been filled with obstacles that he never expected during his basketball career, in order to earn a Hall Of Fame title like his father. *** The knee injury meant that Kein had no chance of playing in the Finals event that would have seen his team fly to America for the world competition. As a result, frustration shattered his mind and mentality and after his team's losing match, Kein received news from the national hospital that his family had an accident and died. Kein was increasingly helpless in the face of the harsh realities of his life. Losing the match in the final could be reclaimed another time, but what about the lives of their family? As time passed, he realised that he had found a capsule on the table in his room and ate it without regard for his health. Unexpectedly, the capsule flowed into his body and brought up a screen with his identity. ‘What is this? Why is a hologram with my identity appearing in front of my eyes?’ That morning was Nicolas Kein's first foray into the Hall Of Fame as a power-obsessed athlete. Perseverance, rage, and revenge will be guided by the ‘System’ of the mysterious capsule.

In the land of Etheloria, a relentless Shadow Plague threatens to engulf the land, corrupting all in its path with its malevolent force. Alvan, a selfless young man bound by a solemn promise he made to his late mother, sets forth on a quest to save his homeland from the plague that had befallen it. Guided by an ancient tome, he embarks on a journey to the long-forgotten Lost Temples, forming unbreakable bonds with his chosen companions. In order to retrieve the Elixir of Immortality, which is the only thing that can stop the shadow plague. Alvan succeeded, but at what cost? He gained immortality and unparalleled power of the God of Light, but also triggered the curse of ascendant power placed on the elixir. He watched as his friends and lover, the people he wanted to protect, withered away before his eyes. He also grappled with the effects of the curse that began to take hold in his immortal life. Can Alvan break this eternal curse that came at the expense of saving Etheloria? Or will he become a pawn in a greater cosmic design that threatens the very fabric of the universe? Embark on a journey that transcends time and space, where the price of immortality is weighed against the fate of world. *** > Excerpt: "Have I done anything wrong by fulfilling my mother's dying wish and saving Etheloria? Why do I have to suffer like this because of this curse? I can't even take my own life..." There has to be a way. " ...I am determined to find a way to break this cursed cycle and bring an end to my suffering and life." Alvan lamented. The tree on which he leaned his body withered instantly, transferring its life force to Alvan. ------- [Hey Guys, please read at least ten chapters of this novel before deciding whether to invest your time in it. Here are some of the themes explored in "Cursed With Immortality": Sacrifice, Redemption, Cosmic Struggle, Ambition and Scheming, Selflessness, Legacy, Power, and the Cycles of Life. Happy Reading!]

What if three women in 21st century got transmigrated into a novel that they haven't read or heard of? What obstacle or conflict would they challenge? Maybe living another life's not going to be bad, right?

It was a late night in Montreux when Jun kept his eyes to Bella. He never felt this kind of emotion run through his vein with these girls. Bella was studying and working part-time in Montreux. Her stepsister chased her out from her homes and sent her to boarding school in Switzerland, as mistress daughter. She never knew that her future would be in the palm of the most powerful tycoon in the world. "It can't be happening" She mumbling as she woke up on Jun bed one morning. She saw a goddess man looked at her and gave her smiles. she was naked and got a ring on her right ring finger. -------- This is my first novel created based on my imagination of a flash marriage between two people. the devoted male lead that was orphaned due to the greed of wealth from his parent enemies. the female lead was not the strong smart women, she was naive and stupid. when they were together, the male lead would protect her at all cost. IG: Poetri_cantique

Is friendship between an alpha and an omega even possible? More so, if they're in their teenage years where they're starting to get to know what love is! Kiefer Evans and Jacob King have been friends since birth. Literally since birth. Born on the same day and almost at the same time at the same hospital, they have been together since they were born into this world. Their friendship still going strong even until their senior year of high school, and the two of them are still joined by the hip. Things are still the same as before and they're still very good friends... or so they thought. Now growing conscious of each other's presence because of a certain incident, the two of them are now starting to notice how the other person is growing to be a "fine" alpha and omega and their attraction toward each other unknowingly keeps growing by the day. What's gonna happen now? Read how Kiefer and Jacob's story unfolds! __________ "Does Jacob like muscular alphas?" Kiefer mumbled to himself as he looked at the reflection of his body in the mirror. "I don't look that bad, do I?" He mumbled again as he turned sideways to see his body from a different angle. 'I should wear something nice today,' he thought as he smiled to himself. After hurriedly walking to his closet, he started taking out random clothes and pairing them with each other in search of a perfect outfit. But then in the middle of changing into another set of clothes, Kiefer's body froze upon stumbling to a sudden realization. "Huh...?" He blinked multiple times as he felt his face turn hotter and hotter with each passing second. "Why am I trying to impress him?" __________ Updates on Mondays and Fridays (EST).

Have you ever heard the story “The Woman with a Ribbon Around her Neck”? No? Well, aren't you in for a treat. I am a monster; from a long line of monsters. At first, I hated it, I wanted to be nothing more than a normal human... and for a few hundred years I blended in just fine with the rest of you. Mommy issues and all. But with a mother like Pandora, what can you expect? What? You've heard of Pandora? That's cute, she is nothing like how the storied have painted her. But this isn't her story, just her mess to clean up. But I digress. I grew. I learned that I could be so much more than I ever thought possible. If I was going to embrace being a monster, I would go all out. Me and my men will make sure that the humans don't need to worry about the things that go bump in the night. What Pandora released onto the world, I would take out. Feel free to leave all that messy business to us. Rated 18 plus (language, violence, blood, gore, and smut) Slow burn Paranormal Modern-day Reverse Harem Other Novels: Rebirth in the Apocalypse: Third Time's a Charm --- Completed Star's Ships--- Brand New!!! Ongoing Discord: Sakura#6289 Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CapanRmy Instagram: @devil_besideyou666

Child marriage can leave it's impact for whole life on girls mind and soul. But if she have a matured partner and supporting family can her innocence be maintain? Or this will leave more negative impact on her?

"Hai Tang? She's just the Hai family's foster daughter. I was only playing around with her. How could I possibly take her seriously? She can't even measure up to my status!" Upon hearing these words from Yu Heng's own mouth, Hai Tang finally realized how he truly saw her. She had liked this person for over twenty years. They had grown up together since childhood, with her always looking out for him, from running errands and doing homework for him to handling company affairs on his behalf. He had always accepted her kindness but pretended to be unaware of her feelings. Now, the words from his lips directly crushed Hai Tang's hopes. From that day on, Yu Heng's shadow completely disappeared. Even his friends around him were surprised. How could she let go so easily after following him for so long? At first, Yu Heng was nonchalant. In his eyes, Hai Tang's world revolved around him, and she wouldn't be able to survive without him. But as time went on and he waited, she never came back. When he started to panic and wanted to look for her, he realized that he couldn't find her, no matter how hard he looked. When they met again, his shadow was already entwined with someone else, and she had a radiant smile on her face. Yu Heng's reddened eyes were filled with tears as he asked the girl who used to belong to him, "Tangtang, I was wrong. Can we go back to the way things were?" Before the girl could speak, the man beside her stepped forward. His eyes filled with malice as he said, "I advise you to stay away from my wife."

2026, Marcus Erinson, a well trained 24 year old police officer and a master detective gets shot on duty in a street war against the MOB society, Fortunately, he invented the time travel room; ERIKA, which can teleport him across time and space in a hard and painful process, while bleeding, he drives to his house to use ERIKA, he goes back ten years to warn his younger self, he gets to his parents' house, where he lived back then and dies in their backyard, his 14 years old version finds his corpse.

In the midst of a brutal war, dark elf assassin Arden is tasked with retrieving vital plans from a light elf enemy. His mission uncovers a deadly weapon—a gun created by dwarves using black powder—that threatens to change the course of the conflict. Teaming up with Berdine, a half-human, half-feline master healer, Arden navigates treacherous terrains and deadly confrontations to prevent the weapon from falling into enemy hands. They capture Prince Eryndor, who reveals an internal plot to overthrow King Faelor and seize the weapon. With General Ninloth coordinating their efforts, Arden and Berdine split their forces. Arden leads an infiltration to stop the coup, while Ninloth and Berdine aim to secure or destroy the weapon plans. As they face magic, betrayal, and their own moral dilemmas, they must act swiftly to protect their kingdom. "War Crimes" is a high-stakes fantasy of dark magic, shifting loyalties, and the relentless pursuit of survival in a world where the lines between right and wrong blur.

Their date was a complete mess. Eating Parfait in silence? Awkward tension between them? Mafuyu never went to a date before, before he got the courage to ask one of his friend, Kazu. Mafuyu and Kazu may not have had the best date, but there is still a chance for love to blossom between them.

"WHAT WAIT NO! Ok ok ok we can talk about this Mason..." she tried to negotiate as she hid in a hole covering her head with a simple block of cobblestone. "Why did you have to threaten Paul like that?" (the pandas name was decided then and there unfortunately for 'Paul') "I was just making sure youd hide instead of trying to fight. you know you suck at pvp" the voice teased over the headset making her face red... not in embarrassment but anger. this girl was quite competitive so almost instantly she broke the cobblestone and using basic skills if the game by jumping and placing a block under herself she got out of the hole readying to dodge an arrow and kill the skeleton. just to see Masons suit wearing character standing there with a single arrow in his leg. which if you're thinking shed tease him for getting damage it should be noted that, she in fact, has 9 arrows all over her characters body. including the eye. "I know you too well Coby. but good diamond scouting. maybe I should upgrade your equipment to iron..." Mason said as he turns mining the diamond before jumping up the blocks heading to the exit as coby follows close behind. "That's not fair! I had it handled I could've killed it myself!" she whined feeling looked down on. again. sadly before Mason could apologize an offer her cute animals to compensate her moody attitude the ground violently shook. not just in his city, Cobys too. "AH MASON!"she screamed as all the tables and chairs in the cafeteria started to move forcing people ti fall or get shoved by them as loose trays ended up in the floor tripping those trying to get out of the way of the moving furniture. "Coby! Dont tell me you have an earthquake too?" he asks as she could also hear screaming in the background of his mic. All across the world, at the same time everyone experienced the same thing. an earthquake which toppled sky scrapers, moved bunkers, crushed anything that wasnt made of steel... well some cars did fall into a giant crevice and get crushed when it closed itself. but even after all that the suffering didnt end. as government managed to get on their feet to start helping the citizens of their own countries... a tsunami hit. everywhere. storms raged, animals attacked after land was shrunken. it's almost as if the entire planet shrunk and the mass of water rose hundreds of kilometers. many lives were lost. in the earthquake, 8% of earth's original population died or were missing. the tsunami finalized any doubt about the missing being alive as a further 27% drowned or were swept out to sea. the storms caused further damage as another 5% died to lightning, freezing temperatures or just falling I'll from the wet and cold and barely any shelter. the animal attacks lost us another 17%. in total 57% of earth's population died in a span of a month and with most hospitals being underwater, crumbling or over run with wild animals of all shapes and sizes. the rate of birth declined as infants died in the arms of mother, fathers, strangers, and maybe if they were lucky... doctors. through all of these statistics, Coby and Mason survived... for now at least. ------------------- Authors note I'm not an english major nor did I excel at it in school. I'm just a casual worker who loves making up worlds before bed and have previously written fanfic about 6 years ago on wattpad. theres gonna be cliche cringe bs and probably poorly written scenes as well as mature content varying between sex, r4pe and torture. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Zac was just an ordinary teenager until a mysterious event triggered the manifestation of his latent magical powers. Confronted with a new reality, Zac finds himself plunged into a world of secrets and dark opportunities. Determined to seize control of the criminal underworld plaguing his city, Zac embarks on a relentless journey toward power. Alongside unlikely allies and facing deadly challenges, he quickly learns the arts of manipulation, deceit, and violence. However, the deeper Zac delves into the underworld, the more he realizes the high price he will have to pay. Betrayals are plotted, powerful enemies emerge in his path, and he is confronted with moral choices that threaten to corrode his soul. In his quest for dominion over the underworld, Zac finds himself increasingly close to becoming the very monster he swore to destroy. Will he be able to control the powers that consume him and keep his humanity intact, or will he succumb to the shadows that surround him?