Speech Balloon

[Mature Content] Living his whole life in regret and self-loathing, Hirvan took his last breath thinking he had paid his debts by sacrificing his life for his two sons. However, opening his eyes again, he found himself in a young boy’s body. Can he live for himself this time? ******* First day at university: Other students: Ahhhhhh, it's senior Angel! Thank you, God, for letting us attend the same uni as our male god! Hirvan: Oh, My cute little Yuze. Others: ???? During the orientation: Student 1: What’s with our luck? My husband is going to give us a speech! Studant2: Ren MengSheng, my Idol! I can die in peace! Hirvan: Oh, Son, don’t be nervous. Daddy is here! Others: WTF! In a business seminar at the university: Student 1: That's the legend of the business world! Elian Ashford! Student 2: He is the wealthiest man of the year! Student 3: The most wanted bachelor for the past ten years! Hirvan: Tsk, the cheap father of mine. Others: Whaaaattt???

A man is thrust into the depths of a twisted set of Trials that not only affect him, but the rest of humanity. If he fails: he receives Death. If he succeeds: he stands a chance of gaining access to the Knowledge of Mysteries of the Universe, the Power to rule Worlds, and the Secrets of Eternal Life. What choices will he make? Find out how a broken egoistic man rewrites his own Destiny. 100PS is an extra Chapter. 50GT is an extra Chapter. Update rate is 2 chapter per day, with chapters having 2000 to 3000 words per chapter. High word count is the reason why the price might be rated higher by Webnovel, so be warned. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midas looked around only to hear those restless voices grow louder and louder. All the anger and frustration that the people around him were withholding finally found a way out. The vent was the green skinned lifeform that calmly stood in front of everyone in the square. Agitated people started crowding menacingly around the lifeform, almost as if they would be overcome with violence. "Wait, Wait, What the fuck are you talking about? We don't know who or what you are, and we don't care!" "Yeah! We wanna go home!" "Let us out!" "Yeah! You better let us leave or else we'll f" *BOOM* Right on sight, the heads of twenty odd people who were moving forward seemingly with the intent of stirring trouble all had their heads simultaneously explode. Jets of red blood squirted up from the exposed necks of those people, while the insides of their heads colored the outerwear of the bystanders around them. The steamy red blood immediately created a suffocating atmosphere. Screams and profanities abound as people attempted to move as far away from that green "demon". Some fell over on top of each other, crushing others in the process, others fell on the floor hyperventilating. A piece of flesh landed on Midas' face, but he hadn't even noticed as he was now trying to calm his heart rate while looking around trying to figure out if there was a way he could get away from this situation. "STOP!!", yelled the green lifeform while exuding a terrifying atmosphere about it, and immediately all in the area lost their ability to move or even speak. Midas had never felt such fear in his entire life. Every molecule of DNA in his body was telling him that at that moment in time, his life wasn't in his hands. All he could do was stay still and watch the green lifeform while his ears throbbed with the sound of his own racing heartbeat. "Now that I have your attention, let me continue with my explanation. I will explain this once and once only. The planetary body that you lower beings call 'Earth' has Awakened, and thus it has attained it's right to undergo Planetary Ascension. You all have been chosen by your planet and your performance from now on will determine what will happen to your home planet. If you succeed a whole new Universe will open up to you. Knowledge, and Wisdom that will teach you Evolution. However, If you fail, your planetary body will have it's right of existence revoked... That is … Death." "..." None of the Chosen could say anything at that moment, but their expressions held visions of disbelief, excitement, confusion and despair. Right then, there was a high pitched sound and almost immediately everyone realised that they could now move again. Many fell on the floor from their muscle strain and tense emotional states but that did not stop the green lifeform from continuing it's speech. "Well, it seems we're all on the same page. Now, let's begin the 7 Trials."

【StrongFL，Faceslapping】 【Superrich ML，sweet pampering】 Lin Wu was reborn. Her mother was duped into a sham marriage by a worthless man. And she herself was the pitiful illegitimate daughter kicked out of a wealthy family. She was mocked, "What can a wild child from the countryside amount to?" Facing adversity, she smiled faintly. What did being an illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family matter? She helped her poor mother to kick her worthless father to the curb, quickly gave her stepmother the boot, crushed the trash. She established her own skincare brand, living a prosperous life ever since. Forgiving her enemies? Never. If there's no justice, she will be the justice herself. —— Just as Lin Wu's life is thriving, her grandfather's family, who had been missing for many years, finally found her! And so, the woman who everyone thought was forsaken, divorced and saddled with a child, unexpectedly became the sole heir to a super wealthy family. What shocked Lin Wu even more was that her "good-for-nothing" car mechanic boyfriend transformed overnight into an unattainable top tycoon. Afterwards, Lin Wu became a lady of high society, who got everything handed to her on a platter and was pampered by the tycoon to the heavens and back. —— Later. Lin Wu had become a renowned female entrepreneur. Standing on a high platform, she delivered her speech: "Our ancestors mostly valued boys over girls. They neglected the education and growth of girls, trapped them between household and trivial matters, asserting that husband was heaven and son was earth. Once betrayed by men, these women would lose their support and be condemned as ruined!" "But today!" "Look at this plaza filled with thousands of people, they are all young female entrepreneurs, the hope of humanity!"

"The more the Church supports me, the more it proves I have done the right thing. The more the heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." "Even when heretics praise me, it further proves I'm right. If heretics stay silent, it shows I have done impeccably!" "If the Church opposes me, it means they have all fallen into evil heresy, and the more heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." In the year 681, An Su was crowned the youngest Pope in the history of the Church. During his speech, he provided important guidance for the forthcoming de-divination work, emphasizing: "Now that both the Church and the heretics oppose me, it precisely shows I am on an exceedingly correct path!" ... The year 685. "It is not that the Evil God cannot be summoned, but that choosing him to take the stage is more cost-effective." Such was the assessment of the former holy woman of the demons, Yage Silvia. This statement, once made, instantly attracted attention from all sectors of society—the extensive documentary "The Legend of Pope An Su" continues to broadcast for you. —— This is a story of a top-tier heretical player speedrunning through a fantasy world.

Power is Truth! The Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said, "The great issues of the day will not be settled by speeches and parliamentary resolutions... but by iron and blood." Military enthusiast Qin Tian has been reborn as the fifth son of Wilhelm II, Prince Oscar. Originally just wanting to live a carefree life, he unexpectedly becomes the heir to this empire. To save his own life, Qin Tian must think of every possible way to ensure Germany wins the war! Qin Tian’s goal: "With the sword of Germany, to gain land for the plow of Germany, to secure daily bread for the people of Germany, and to fight for sunlit land for the Germanic nation!"

Seraphine Patrick is a sweet, cheerful, and innocent girl who was born without an iris. A misfortune she had come to settle with while living in the outskirts of the village. She learned the act of self-reliant at a tender age when she lost the only parent she had ever known - her father. With the help of an eccentric old man, she worked in a pawn shop where she met a close-off, cold, and self-absorbed pure blood vampire, Xavier Orsini. Xavier is a cursed vampire whose birth disrupted the cosmic balance - he was not meant to be born. Due to his mother's misdeed, her punishment was to watch the child she went to a great length to conceive suffer throughout his lifetime. The path of Seraphine and Xavier not only crossed but their fate became intertwined when Seraphine was blessed with the eyes of a powerful spiritual being, Phemerah. Not only did Seraphine needed Xavier's protection from different species who would go to any lengths to possess the eyes, but he's also one of the few people who had no desire to aquire the eyes for himself. Xavier also discovered that with Seraphine's newfound abilities, there could be a way for his curse to be lifted. In the course of working together to achieve their goals, the two creatures with opposite traits found something more during their adventurous journey. ********** Excerpt: Few hours later when the sun was at its peak, true to Phemerah's word, her eyes fluttered open. "Oh thank the spirit god," the moon goddess jumped from where she had been sitting not quite long to rest her feet. Quickly moving to the bed, she offered her a glass of water, "are you all right, dear? Vamprith moved closer and brushed her locks aside, patting her carefully, "I'm fine." She replied with a raspy voice. "Is everything okay?" They asked, one doesn't need to ask about her power which has clearly left her body, the radiant skin is not the only give away but also the change in the color of her eyes, all trace of purple or lavender was gone, replace by brown eyes which marched her hair. "I'm fine" she repeated. "We both felt your abilities when it blessed our people, the surge of power in my wolves' limbs was enough to know they had gotten stronger." The Vampire King agreed, "I felt the agility in my vampires' body as well. The lightness in weight and strength in their power are enough sign that they have gotten stronger." The Moon goddess could not keep her curiosity at bay, "what about the eyes?" Phorus at that moment barged in, not minding that he could be punished for his rudeness, all he cared about was seeing his mistress. The goddess glared at him, just when she wanted to hear the location of the most powerful thing, "what insolence!" with narrowed eyes at Phorus for the rude interruption. Phorus bowed immediately, "forgive me my lady, I couldn't help but see for myself that that Lady Mine was awake, hale and hearty" "Do that again next time and you'll lose that eyes of yours, never to see your dear mistress anymore" she declared after Phemerah gave her an apologetic look for Phorus' behavior. "Dear Phorus, as you can see, I'm fine. I told you everything will be all right" "I'm glad you really are, Lady Mine, I thought I would never see you again." Not one to be patient for too long, the Moon goddess shooed him away so Phemerah could continue her speech. "So, what about the eyes?" "I don't know exactly where they are but I'm sure they are still in the Spirit realm; I can still feel them searching for a worthy abode. I'll know when they reside in another." "Is it possible to reside in a wolf" "Of course, species don't matter to them, they will reside in whoever they deem fit." "What if the worthy one is not yet born?" Said the Sun king "They will wait, even if they had to wait for centuries; they will. **********

Yet I had to ask. In return for what? One dark eyebrow slanted, and his voice held an edge of mockery. “Occupying my home, my bed. My eyes blazed blue fire. “As your mistress? He sounded mildly amused, and at that moment I truly hated him. “Then…..what? I demanded. “As my wife! For a moment I lost the power of speech, and I felt the blood drain from my cheeks. “If this is a joke, I began shakily, it’s in very bad taste. Chef Anna needs cash fast and there’s only one man she can turn to… Eric Alexander. Eric needs to marry to meet the terms of his late father’s will, so he’ll help Anna. She’ll be his convenient wife. It’s so sexy and interesting, it will leave you breathless.

Get ready to swat away tears of laughter and brace yourself for the most buzzworthy adventure of the century! Meet Ben Franklin, the world's foremost expert in attracting bad luck and the unlikeliest hero you'll ever encounter. From stumbling over his own shoelaces to triggering fire alarms with a single glance, Ben's life is a never-ending comedy of errors. And if you thought his luck would change in the afterlife, think again! Even the god of opportunity couldn't resist the magnetic pull of Ben's bad luck charms. Just as Ben was about to embark on a new adventure in the great beyond, fate took a hilarious twist. A glitch in the universe turned him into a mutant mosquito, reincarnated along with the very reincarnation system itself! Now that's what you call a bug in the matrix! The absence of a reincarnation system in the universe has resulted in a cosmic crisis. With dead souls wandering aimlessly and lifeless babies popping out like deflated balloons, it's up to our unlikely hero to solve the mystery and save the day! Now armed with six legs, buzzing wings, and an insatiable thirst for adventure (and, let's not forget, blood), the legend of Ben Franklin, the most unlikely hero in the insect kingdom, began. With his quirky sense of humour and insatiable thirst for justice, he embarked on a hilarious and unconventional quest to save the universe, leaving behind a trail of itchy mosquito bites and bacterial infections in his wake.

Everyone in the upper echelons of society in Empire Capital knew that Ye Xi was engaged to Mr. Xi, an elite tycoon. She loved him to bits and pieces. In fact, she was willing to give up her life for him! During their engagement party, Ye Xi ran onto the stage and delivered a shocking speech. She announced her decision to call off her engagement to Mr. Xi in front of all the rich and powerful people and the media! After dying a terrible death and being reborn, Ye Xi stopped believing in romance. She became arrogant and wild. Later, the usually decisive and merciless man took the initiative to approach her. "Xi, it's all my fault. Will you forgive me?" "I'm willing to give you everything," he added. "Baby, can I make it up to you for the rest of my life?" He asked. "I'll have to think about it," Ye Xi said. Mr. Xi directly retrieved a red book and smiled devilishly. "Someone tie her up and bring her home!" "Huh?" Ye Xi was confused.

...something felt off. Despite the warmth of the celebration and the thoughtfulness of my friends, a strange unease settled over me. The journal in my hands, while beautiful and personal, felt like a key to something deeper. A weighty reminder that even with all the laughter and joy, there were layers beneath my ordinary life that I had yet to uncover. I opened the journal and flipped through the blank pages, wondering what I could possibly fill it with. As I reached the last page, a folded piece of paper slipped out. It was crisp and unfamiliar, not something I would have expected in a brand-new journal. Curiosity piqued, I unfolded it carefully. The note was handwritten in neat, flowing script: _"Your life is about to change. The key is within you, but you must remember who you are first. Happy birthday, Eli. You are more important than you think."_ A chill ran down my spine as I stared at the words. Who could have written this? How did they know I’d get this journal? The sense of unease that had been gnawing at me all day surged forward, wrapping around my chest like a vice. Suddenly, the classroom door creaked open, and I looked up, startled. Standing in the doorway was a figure I didn't recognize—small and frail, with long, dark hair cascading down her back. Her eyes, large and sorrowful, locked onto mine with an intensity that made my breath catch. For a moment, the world seemed to still. The air around me grew heavy, and the soft light filtering through the windows dimmed as though a shadow had fallen over the room. Her presence was haunting, almost otherworldly, as if she didn’t belong here—or maybe, as if she belonged more than anyone else. She took a step forward, her lips parting as if to speak. And when she finally did, her voice was barely more than a whisper, but it echoed in my mind with the force of a revelation: _"I'm sorry."_ With that, the room seemed to warp, reality blurring at the edges. Darkness crept in from the corners of my vision, swallowing the confetti, the balloons, the remnants of the party—until all that was left was the girl, the journal, and the strange, foreboding feeling that my ordinary life was about to be shattered forever. And then, everything went black. --- This is how it began: on what should have been a simple, forgettable birthday, I found myself thrust into a mystery far greater than anything I could have imagined. The note in the journal was just the first clue—a breadcrumb leading me toward something I could never have expected. Whatever this was, whoever this girl was, one thing was certain: my world had shifted, and there was no turning back. I was Eli, and my story was just beginning.

Follow the story of Jake and his family as he battles poison, enemies, and more. Jake was a man who was once the peak of all. Though he gave that all away to save everyone. In the end, 600 years later, he was given the body of a character he created for his book. The way he got that you may ask? A friend who was a legendary beast came forth and gave their live energy and made him, his brother, and his younger sister who was a miscarry in the old world? To give them the bodies of the characters from his novel? He follows that characters journey until he is healed of his poison. From there he ventures forth on his own path, not letting anyone stand in his way as he wants to live his life for once. He was once the living Embodiment of power, though he hates it. In his new life he was poisoned and his family takes him to get healed when they are found by people in the glacier. From there on he plans on living his own life instead of following a laid-out path of his book, the part where he was poisoned, and living his own life for one instead of saving people and working towards a single goal like he did as Jake the Survivor. Going anywhere from saving Slaves, stopping corrupt nobles, going to his own school, time traveling. The gods may try to stop him though they will fail as he himself, even if he does not find out about it, is someone of unknown power. I need some help. I want some ground rules for when I finish this. The main point is, do Androgyne's or futa to be precise, exist when the story start, or are they wishes in creating chaos? I will be releasing chapter 53 and after on July 1st like last time, but it will come out more often, hopefully. It will stop at chapter 200 most likely. The chapters after that will come after a break. I was originally writing from April during school and the summer. But my new school doesn’t allow me to use my personal Gmail. So it will be slower. All I will be doing is changing some key factors that I decided make it hard to understand and to help with some things happening. Another thing, this will be a prequel in a sense for a future book. That will be about Jake as well, but when he has more of a sense of what and who he is. It will also bear FMM as it is the same series but with a short thing after it. Please Note chapters 78-94 include Slavery and a reference to R@pe. I do not SUPPORT those in any way at all, justice is served to the culprit in less than fifty chapters though. And all parties involved receive punishment at some point with-in this book. But slavery will be talked about throughout most of the book so please be aware. An as I said I do not PROMOTE or SUPPORT anything that goes against Human Rights and other peoples own Safety, Privacy, and Dignity. If this isn't comfortable with you then don't read, though the only mention of R@pe so far is with-in Chapters 78-88. There might be more, but they will be slight references instead. This is just a Warning. It is also to help show what is not accepted, mainly the speech in chapter 88, and that entire arc. If you feel this goes beyond certain things or anything else let me know so I can remove it. There are other stuff like this throughout the book that Jake fights against. That is the main “Idea” of this book, fighting for what’s right. Tags: Action, R18, Magic, Harem, Overpowered, Survival, Multiple Leads, Wizards, Righteous, Incest, Fantasy, Monsters, Medieval, Reincarnation, Worldbuilding, R18, Academy, Maids, Harem, School, Adventure, Discovery, Time Travel, Incest, Fighting, Building, Land, House, Romance, Love, Modern, War, Incest, R18, Harem. The R18 tags and stuff, Harem not included, are set later in the book, chapter 167+. The Land, House, and Building are mainly due to jakes original profession. Contact: Nightsurvivors00@gmail.com Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/MPHCHyZz2V

We all hear the famous sentence " with great power come great responsibility" and that is true but I never though that I of all people would need to learn more of those superhero speech and morality. And I would soon find out what being a hero means and what could It lead me to be

Jean thinks he is an ordinary boy, but one day when he turns seventeen, it's not like a birthday party as usual that you have birthday cake, balloons, and a round of your friends to sing the birthday song to you, it's not like that, Jean's birthday party is weird, the weird birthday party and an announcement that it says you are not an ordinary boy changes your life forever. One of Jean's friends came to him and his family to say that he is Jean's Alpha, which makes Jean's world crazier because that person is the captain of the soccer club in his school. At first, Jean doesn't accept it and thinks all of it is crazy, what his grandmother says, the fate and the world that should be, but getting along with that crazy facts make him realize and feels the truth and genuine love. But when Jean acquiesces to the facts and his fate as male omega, the truth that he thinks it's the actual truth is a lie. What's the truth in this world? Anybody can make the truth itself by lying.

In the realm of gaming, Shen Congfei, a popular content creator, found himself on the final day of a beta test for a new game, only to unexpectedly traverse into a world strikingly similar to the game's backdrop. However, there was a puzzling discrepancy: Instead of the anticipated wasteland survival and scavenging, he found himself in an urban campus setting. Wait a moment, what's this? Is this just before the onset of doomsday? Does that mean the world hasn't undergone nuclear devastation yet? He gazed up at the sky, only to behold... ... Several years later, clad in interstellar armor, Shen Congfei led a group of players, surrounded by various apocalyptic scenarios in the depths of the universe. Unable to suppress his rueful amusement, he sighed, "I merely wished to eke out a living through full-time gaming amidst the apocalypse, yet why do I find myself gradually becoming humanity's savior?" （PS: This is a story about an ordinary player who, amidst the boundaries of the past and future, virtual and reality, ultimately chooses to save all humanity.)

Wang Yan, a modern scholar, transmigrates into the body of Wang Yan, the son of a governor, during the Eastern Han Dynasty. He awakens on an execution ground amid the Yellow Turban Rebellion and discovers he has an "Orator System" that allows him to influence people through speeches. Using his new abilities, he plans to convert rebels into followers, build an army, and navigate the chaotic era to become a powerful leader.

A straight from the heart impromptu speech that is divided into two sections. Commonly topic about fundamental of faith and how to handle conflicts.

Short novel based on the Roblox game: Possessor, created by bonedry. Also, it's inspired by one of the servers I joined; including their avatars, and forms of speeches. (Note: There will be graphic descriptions of the deaths, so viewer discretion is advice)

In 2002, the ascension of Barron Cavendish to the dukedom marked the start of a legendary era for the Devonshire family. Fast forward to 2022, the new female prime minister's inaugural speech left the parliament in stunned silence, only to face impeachment a month later for shielding her subordinates. This tumultuous political saga unfolds against the backdrop of a narrative where every British person's life is intricately tied to the enduring legacy of the Devonshire family, forever changed since Barron Cavendish took the helm.

"Your Lord, if your wish is to amuse me, then retrieve your acts." She interrupted me, and I knew I had done her erroneous. "My apologies. I did not know when to ask, speak, talk, or request for your name. My utterances before were out of nervousness, my princess. I don’t know the effects it has had, but I am glad. Glad of your presence, and my presence as stated, as long as our speeches rhyme, am happy. " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~***************~~~~~~~~~~~~~* He knew his stand, he knew his label, he knew.., he sure knew. A bastard’ To some it was just a name, an English decent name, but to many, especially those in the highest ranks of the social class, knew, they knew what kind of hefty drift being associated with such a labeled man meant to his whole, they knew. And he,… he.., was born as one, a bastard. A bastard, a bastard was what he came to know his name as,… Lord Willock,.. a duke’s son but a King’s decent to be precise, lived a life of now, as tomorrow was nothing but a luck. The boy, knew all, he knew love, ooh how wou;d he forget the face of the dazzling girl who made her forget all his worries, right on the ballroom dance floor. How would he forget, how would he forget, he was a bastard, if every conversation seemed to have nothing but the name on it.., However, maybe destiny was meant to be linient or tough on him, its all his fate to face. Dearest reader, let’s embark on the journey of Lord Willock, and see what lemons life throws at him, and his coping mechanisms, in times of tragedy, and maybe he was more fated for good fortune than just a label..? A labeled man was meant for ‘death!!!’ A word and statement well known.., ~~~~~~~~~~~~****************~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But, as stated earlier, as you all know, all wizards, royals, peasants, and members of higher social classes have one thing in common. They all had a fear—not a fear of debts or of God—but a fear of shame, and he, he who was borne out of the shame, bore the sin. A debt and label, he alone shall carry; and a bastard he became. May God have mercy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I appreciate all of you dearest readers for taking the opportunity to join me in my fantastical world, through my fondness for Willock. As we embark on this journey, and as you join me to see through the eyes of this young lad, I wish you all the enjoyment you desire, and may all your desires take the best of turns. This is a novel I'm quite, or rather, I'd say, I love writing. As the plot rises to its course and falls to its rhythms, I hope you will enjoy all the nuances of our dearest Willock. I acknowledge all of you and encourage you to keep pushing me to do more, and to reach the best of my potentials. All love. Enjoy, fam...

"Strip" He said to her, she look at him with wide eyes not liking the fact that he wasn't joking at all, he was so damn serious it scares her. Her bruised skin made her feel uncomfortable in her gown and she took them off not in a mood to argue with him. he looked at her badly bruised body with a scowl a growl almost escaping his lips, her skin were almost covered in purple scars. "Am fine, I can take care of it m........" "Get under the shower" he said cutting her speech half way.she didn't argue but did as he told. He got hold of the bar of spoon muttering under his breath. "I hope they are ready for my surprise because no body is going scout free for this" he said and applied the content on her which she wince at the stinging pain.

A young man dies, and his soul transmigrates into another world. With his new body, he starts his journey to the peak of the world. Okay, wait, wrong script... We've seen this countless times, the MC dies and transmigrates to another world(mostly cultivation worlds) and starts his/her journey to the peak. But... what about his/her friends in this new world? Follow the journey of Leon, who finds a shocking secret after his dead friend suddenly came back to life. The body of his friend was occupied by a soul from another dimension, a place called Earth. His normal life took a turn, and with a new conviction after witnessing the death of his friend, he will rise to reign supreme, with his new transmigrated friend, of course. **************** "According to Pythagoras Theorem, we should be able to..." "Wait! Pytha what?!" "Pythagoras Theorem" "Pytha... Forget it, you do you, and I'll do me. You can say whatever you want" ****************** "Come, my friend, let the face slapping begin!" Some moments later... Smack! "Shit! Why'd you slap him?" "You said face slapping, right? Well, I'm doing just that" "It's a figure of speech! It doesn't mean you literally have to slap them on the face" "Oh! You should have explained earlier" ************************ On their journey to the peak, they discovered another shocking secret, Leon's friend wasn't the only transmigrator.... *********************** P.S: Cover art is not mine, I just edited it. If you're the creator and you want me to take it down, let me know. Disclaimer: The story will revolve around the Main character and the transmigrator(something like a dual mc)

[As of 11/30/23 this novel's ROUGH DRAFT is COMPLETED] [Warning: 18+ Content! - cursing, dark themes, sexual content, and other adult matters are present - NOTE: there is NO 'knotting' in this story for both those who come looking for it, and those who want to avoid it. I just wanted to give a head's up either way. LGBTQ+ representation is also in this novel. :)] This is book one of the Ylphasia series. War, betrayal, loss, growth - none of these things were aspects of life that Myranda had in mind when she finally met her destined mate. The only problem was that her chosen was someone she absolutely despised - Prince Metas, the next rightful King to the Lycan Kingdom. From the bottom rungs of society, everything above her seemed like a dream - it was too bad her preconceived notions were far from wrong. In their journey to make a brighter future for their entire kingdom, Metas and Myranda learn that there is so much more to just being mates than their shared love. As they navigate the complications of starting a revolution, both Metas and Myranda discover just how compatible they actually are - and how much their paring means for the future of their kind. ----------------------------------------------------- [EXCERPT] "If you want my place so much, you should challenge me when the time comes. This is cowardice. You think I can beat you-no...You know I can beat you, and so you're trying to hurt Myranda to make me weaker. You're a bastard, a cheat and a liar, and you don't deserve to rule over our kingdom - and you never will. You have no valor, no honor - and no moral compass," Metas spat towards him, and kept his hair up on end involuntarily. "I'm drunk right now and easily pushed you over like a small paper bag filled with shit. Since you've so brilliantly shown what you'd truly like to do, I'll make sure she is safe from you. Meanwhile, perhaps you should train or learn better tactics from your papa," Metas continued, and even grinned with delight. "Even if you beat me in combat, the rest of those in power want to see you fall. You won't last," Silas warned, and reformed into his mortal self. "...but I do intend on challenging you. Unless you want to kill me right here and now since you're so confident." "There is no honor in killing you without the glory of showing you exactly what I am capable of in front of everyone. I will take Joss' advice and do nothing for now. I don't want to throw away honor for revenge. If you come near her again, I will kill you before you ever get the chance to prance around in front of high society with a little speech, and show off to your wife and no friends. Understand?" Metas asked menacingly, and now his gums were visible as saliva dripped from his lips and teeth, barely holding himself back. "I will drink your blood through your eye sockets if you lay one more fucking claw on her - understood?" Metas warned as he advanced towards the blonde male. "You letting me live will be the biggest regret of your life, Metas. Hold those words close to your heart when you lose everything to me," Silas sneered and turned away, but not before he locked eyes with Joss with a dare in his green orbs.

Warning [mature speech]

“Let me take care of you,” said Zayn in a low, gentle voice. However, Fraine would never fall for it or believe whatever Zayn said. “For what? Do you think you can turn back time if you do that?” “At least I could repent for my mistakes. So let me help you.” “No, thanks!” Firmly, Fraine refused. “Fraine, I want my life to have meaning. Honestly, I don’t have the will to live anymore. But if you let me live with redemption,. Maybe, in this way, I could feel I am still alive.” * Fraine Dizon Michaels is a hard-working employee with no one to rely on but herself. However, when she was assigned to a new position with a high salary and more benefits, she declined the offer immediately because she didn’t want to see the people from her past. As for Zaijan ‘Zayn’ Lopez... sitting on top of the world is a curse, making his life miserable and lonely. But after someone returned from the past, he saw a glint of happiness. EXCERPT: “I’m going to resign from your company,” she said flatly. “Great. You can stay home.” He took the envelope and threw it into his drawer. The following week, Fraine stormed the President’s Office. She glared at the man, who ignored her presence but remained reading the documents in his hand. “Zaijan! I will look for someone else who is handsome and wealthier than you!” Head high, Fraine announced. Black lines are now visible on his forehead. He was memorizing his speech when this girl had nothing to do but measure his patience. When Zaijan didn’t respond or spare a glance in her direction, Fraine turned around and stomped her feet while heading to the door. He gritted his teeth and yelled, “They are all married! Good luck looking for one!” But then he stressed out inwardly. ‘Is she really willing to be someone’s mistress?’ ••••• Welcome to THE LOPEZ EMPIRE Book Series! *Book One: --HIS CONTRACTUAL MISTRESS Follow the HCM Instagram account for more updates, both from Book 1 and Book 2! www.instagram.com/eliseelleneth/ www.instagram.com/hcm_elise_elleneth/ *My other novels: 1. My Stubborn Mistress 2. Burning Passion (The Art is not mine. Credits to its rightful owner.)

I Was Transported to Another World, but I Negotiated and Persuaded Both the Goddess and the Demon King. *** The protagonist, Takuto, was recognized by the bumbling goddess for his work in a black company. His mission in the other world, where he was sent to, was to spread the word of the goddess like a devoted follower. However, due to the bumbling goddess’s mistake, he was restricted even in his speech, labeled as “unemployed” after the transfer. Using the cheat skills acquired through negotiations with the goddess, the unemployed youth, accompanied by his familiars, Shiro and Kuro, navigates through various troubles with his own selfish interpretations.

Lu Ming, a genius who mastered all kinds of modern technology, was reborn into a world of cultivation. The powerful cultivators here could split the ground with little effort and crumble mountains with the flick of a finger. They were extremely fearsome! The dangers of this world of cultivation made Lu Ming feel very uneasy. Though he knew that the fellow disciples in his sect were friendly, Lu Ming was still envious when he saw them fly on their swords. Of course, knowledge could change destiny! Lu Ming decided that he was going to approach cultivation scientifically in an unscientific world of cultivation! Lu Ming took the stage as a newly inducted disciple and gave a speech during another cultivation seminar. "I think that a scientific way of refining elixirs will greatly increase the success rate of creating elixirs!" "If your affinity with the water element is zero and your hydrogen and oxygen elements are very strong, it means that your water element is also very powerful!" "Do you understand?" Lu Ming wrote an equation on the blackboard as he said, "This is the scientific elixir refining method that I've consolidated!" Everyone was rather confused after Lu Ming finished speaking. Even refining elixirs could be done scientifically? However, an alchemist could no longer extricate himself after testing out Lu Ming's formula for refining elixirs! "Scientific cultivation is real!" "Lu Ming's formula for refining elixirs is also real!"

When Su Jiu dies on her eighteenth birthday, she transmigrates into a novel about painful love and becomes an adorable four-year-old child. After she grows up, she will become the villainous second female lead in the novel. Not only will that happen, but her father is also a lazy bum! Su Jiu is worried sick about her father. “Daddy, you’re not allowed to eat anymore. Maintain your figure!” “Daddy, there’s a shoot for you tomorrow. Prepare for it!” “Daddy, pull yourself together! Don’t you want to find a stepmother for me?” “Daddy, it’s time for you to receive the award. Think about your thank you speech!” With Su Jiu's help, her father, who is initially a deeply hated and unpopular celebrity, becomes the most popular celebrity in the nation and earns loads of money. As the only inheritor, Su Jiu owns assets worth billions of yuan. With such an enjoyable life, she can just play her life away. However— Wait a moment! Why is the menacing, stubborn and evil villain courting her, instead of the main female lead? She only showed some concern to him when he was a child. Why does he miss her so much? Furthermore, isn’t he an emotionless money-making machine? Why is he doing this? Many years later, the villain becomes the most powerful figure in the business and entertainment world. He even becomes her father’s boss! As a father who dotes on his daughter, he realizes that there is an evil wolf eyeing his daughter. Hence, he fearfully educates her on all sorts of safety precautions. She must treasure her life and stay away from the villain! However, the villain smirks menacingly. “Su Jiu, marry me. I’ll give you everything—even my life. Otherwise, I’ll blacklist your father and destroy everything that he has!” Su Jiu is speechless. “…???”

In the world of Lax, a speech held more power than a president of the old. There was no limit to the power of a good speech. In a low rank city of Lax called Elid, lived a young man named Steven Cole. Being the last child of five children, it was expected for him to know his future ambison since his siblings already knew theirs. Ever since he was a kid, Steven didn't know what he want to do with his life. When one would ask him what he wanted to be, he would simple reply with, "I don't know." Not knowing what he wanted to do with his life, Steven was kicked out of the family. The Cole Family didn't want anything to do with a clueless idiot. However, they later regret their mistake when Steven learns of a system he was born with which enables him to create outstanding speeches! [ P.S. I intend to edit the synopsis later on. If you're reading it and find it uninteresting, I'm sorry. I'm not so good at writing yet. ]

In a sprawling metropolis, where the pursuit of materialism and superficiality reign supreme, a mysterious figure named Ethan is cast as an outcast, shrouded in rumors of malevolence. But behind his enigmatic exterior, Ethan carries a burning desire for righteousness, a longing to awaken a world blinded by mediocrity. One evening, in the heart of this materialistic society, Ethan stumbles upon a clandestine gathering of like-minded individuals. United by a shared vision of a better world, they dare to challenge the status quo. However, even within this hidden alliance, skepticism shrouds Ethan's true intentions. With newfound allies by his side, including Sarah, a passionate artist, and David, a philosopher thirsting for wisdom, Ethan embarks on a journey to unveil the hollowness of their world. They organize protests, write thought-provoking essays, and use their unique talents to challenge societal norms. Yet, opposition is fierce, and Ethan's unwavering conviction is often misunderstood as stubbornness. As their movement gains momentum, they face backlash from those who profit from the existing system. Even Ethan's own friends and family cannot understand his divergent path. Relationships strain, and Ethan finds himself isolated, carrying the weight of his mission alone. But then, during a pivotal protest, Ethan's words resonate with the crowd. His impassioned speech reveals his genuine commitment to justice, piercing through the veneer of darkness that surrounds him. The essence of humanity and truth begins to surface, transforming perceptions and kindling hope. Former adversaries start to question their values as they witness the positive changes in the city—the rekindling of hope, the blossoming of genuine connections, and the revival of dormant wisdom. They join Ethan's cause, adding their skills and perspectives to the movement. The alliance grows stronger, united by a shared vision. The city itself undergoes a profound transformation as people redefine success, seeking fulfillment beyond material wealth. Wisdom becomes a cherished possession, and genuine human connections are treasured. The essence of humanity and truth, long forgotten, resurfaces like a long-lost melody in the city's cacophonous symphony. As the city awakens to its deeper values, Ethan embarks on a path of personal redemption, confronting the shadows within him. His dark reputation fades, replaced by one of a righteous warrior fighting for a noble cause.