Gunpowder Milkshake

In the ruthless underworld of Mumbai, where bloodlines rule and bullets speak louder than words, Arpan More was born not into life—but into power, violence, and shadows. Groomed to inherit his father’s criminal empire, he rules with silence, strikes with precision, and loves with caution—until a girl named Samruddhi Jadhav ignites the one war he never prepared for: the war within himself. Samruddhi, an idealistic journalist with a haunted past, is chasing a story that could burn the city down—starting with the More family. What begins as a mission to expose a crime lord becomes a dangerously intimate obsession with the very man she’s meant to destroy. But this isn’t a tale of love and roses—it's love drenched in gunpowder, betrayal, and buried secrets. As Arpan and Samruddhi fall deeper into each other, their pasts begin to bleed into their present. A hidden photograph, an unsolved murder, a voice from the dead—each chapter unearths a truth more brutal than the last. And when love is caught between legacy and justice, between revenge and redemption—every choice is a trigger, and every heartbeat might be the last. In a world where loyalty is currency and trust is fatal, **can love survive the war of kings and killers? Or will their story end like all others written in the underworld—**with blood on the walls and silence in their names?

Is Magic really just a wish machine? No! In a universe where Magic truly exists, the ultimate nature of Magic must be as simple and aesthetically pleasing as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magical war tool who learned the ultimate nature of Magic. But what of it? Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians can use Magic without grasping its ultimate nature. Learning the ultimate nature of Magic doesn't mean the tool can instantly transform into a great magician. But yearning for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even for Magic, which should seemingly defy explanation, humans hope to understand its inherent operational laws. The pursuit of Magic's ultimate nature requires no reason! The story in this book takes place in an era where steel and gunpowder dance together. Here, firearms are on the rise; armor remains the main character; military theory is changing rapidly, with endless innovations in systems and techniques. And this world has something more than ours: Magic. The world is undergoing a profound transformation, and no one can remain detached from it...

when a prideful, rowdy college senior get the chance of a lifetime, he decides to take it with great pleasure and enthusiasm, making fun of all those who try and reason with him, however this behavior becomes his downfall as he is met with a tragic accident. but instead of death he finds himself reborn in a world of mystery and wonder, this world blends the early 20th century with the late medieval period, and it’s seemingly done by one woman; the queen of Ambur. now known in this new world as Alexander von daname, he finds himself living the dream as a noble, and he has grand plans for the future. however fate is a fickle mistress. a war that was seemingly out of mind for Alex, grows to be the very thing that uprooted him from the new life he has grown accustomed to, after fleeing this war he finds himself staring over in the Kingdom of Ambur.

Sentenced to a high-risk experiment, genetically engineered prodigy Alec finds himself ripped from his time and dumped into a medieval world where gunpowder is nothing more than legend—and science is a forgotten myth. Stranded with only his superior knowledge and futuristic instincts, he must navigate treacherous politics, ruthless warlords, and rigid traditions to survive. With innovations far beyond the era’s comprehension, he rises through the ranks of nobility, forging alliances with powerful families—and women who see in him a chance for a new future. From a stranger in strange lands to a feared emperor, he carves out an empire from untapped resources, forgotten technology, and the unwavering loyalty of those he inspires, earning the devotion of powerful women,. But can he hold onto power when enemies lurk in every shadow, and history itself seems to push back? This is a tale of science and strategy, passion and power, set against the sprawling tapestry of a world on the cusp of transformation. If you like action-packed war, clever inventions, and a harem with heart, dive into Technocracy 101:ROTSE and watch an empire rise. Discord server now available at https://discord.gg/RRMfr8CrwN

Amid sweet words and gentle reassurances, Enseria is hailed as a land of brilliance—a sacred realm, admired for its beauty and progress, as if it had stepped out from the reels of a perfect film. From birth to adolescence, every child is shaped beneath the same mold. The adults preach that if all seeds are sown in the same field, and nurtured in the same way, they will grow into strong stalks—ready to be harvested as refined and worthy grain. But those who refuse to conform… begin to harden in silence. Beneath the polished shell of genius and order, at the very base of that perfect pyramid, lie secrets—filthy, repugnant, and buried deep. When these vile truths are unearthed, lead will whisper through the air, laced with the scent of gunpowder, of blood, and tears long stained beneath layers of lies. And now, those seeds of difference, scattered and suppressed, await the one who dares to transform the field into a land—a place where every seed has the right to grow in its own way. *If you read this book and are confused, you are not alone, me too. °^°* (Sorry if some of the grammar is wrong or looks strange. my english is pretty bad ^Ó⁠╭⁠╮⁠Ò^) **Note: I haven't posted much ch for weeks. My health has been really bad lately.**

The story of a boy who lived between the harsh, advanced world of humans and the eternal, brutal world of monsters, where both of them rejected him in a journey of self-discovery.

Mei mengenal pria itu secara tidak sengaja; pria itu duduk di berseberangan dengannya di café saat Mei memesan vanilla milkshake kesukaannya. Saat pria itu mengajak Mei berbicara, sungguh, itu adalah pertama kalinya Mei melihat perwujudan dari prince charming yang sesungguhnya. Tutur katanya begitu sopan, gentle, berkelas, dan tertata. Pakaiannya rapi dan wajahnya tampan. Ia terlihat seperti bangsawan yang amat menghormati wanita. Sungguh pria idaman yang sempurna. Satu hal yang paling Mei ingat dari pria itu adalah rambutnya yang berwarna sama dengan matanya, yaitu berwarna merah. Namun, saat Mei semakin mengenal pria itu, Mei sadar bahwa kesempurnaan memang takkan pernah ada pada manusia. Ada sesuatu yang aneh pada pria itu. Keanehan itu Mei temukan karena pada suatu hari, Mei bertemu dengan pria itu yang mendadak sikapnya berbeda 180 derajat. Pria itu jauh lebih mengerikan, ucapannya tajam, dan yang paling aneh...matanya kini berbeda warna. Bukan hanya merah, melainkan heterochromia yang menyilaukan. Sosoknya masih sama, tetapi jiwanya terasa asing. Seolah-olah ada dua orang yang hidup dalam satu tubuh...atau... ...dua orang yang berbagi satu wajah? Dunia yang Mei masuki ternyata bukanlah dunia di mana pangeran berkuda putih adalah pemeran utamanya, ...melainkan dunia di mana penjahat adalah pemeran utamanya.

"50 km marching into nothing. Do this thing— does it always bring humanity to something? They forced us to say goodbye to our mother. They said it was for something greater. This is war." On 2054 Europe on the spark of war again, but for 4 years later the war is ended because the countries basically already tired of it, even though on the papper the war still ongoing. Follow a mysterious veteran, scarred by the cost of survival, having lost an arm and an eye in the brutal struggle. Yet, this ordeal was far from over. After a mundane trip to the market, the veteran perishes from an unknown phenomenon, only to awaken in another world. This new reality, strikingly similar to Earth's 1920s-1930s era. The once-mighty monarchy of Felsburg has been overthrown by a coup, replaced by the iron rule of Erzregen, the self-proclaimed Supreme Regent. With past memories intact, the protagonist begins to unravel the dark reality beneath the kingdom’s grand facade—widespread propaganda, growing militarization, and a populace coerced into unwavering loyalty. The new given family for the protagonist finds is fractured in belief. The father, Paul, is a fervent supporter of the new regime as an loyal paramilitary officer for the new government, while the mother, Inge, remains quietly skeptical. With tensions escalating among the neighbor countries and a nation poised on the brink of something far more sinister, how will this new world's grim destiny shape a veteran soul now bound to a vulnerable new beginning?

This is a SMUT novel with an actual plot. Follow the wild journey of a man reincarnated as a powerful werewolf in a fantasy world where MILFs can’t seem to resist him. Packed with humor, action, shapeshifting chaos, and plenty of adult fun, this story blends storytelling with steamy scenes. All 18+ chapters will be clearly marked with (18+) in the chapter title. Read at your own risk—and pleasure. Main Story ------- Gray Soliski wasn’t a hero. He wasn’t a villain. He wasn’t even particularly interesting. He was just your average filthy-rich, video-game-bingeing, midnight-snack-devouring college slacker. Until one night, a delivery girl showed up at his door... with fries, a milkshake, and a Desert Eagle. Bang. Dead. End of story? Not quite. Gray wakes up covered in slime, paw-deep in confusion, and surrounded by furballs. Congratulations! He’s been reborn... as a wolf pup. No system. No magical stats. No helpful tutorial. Just snow, raw meat, and a bunch of siblings who think tails are chew toys. Now he’s stuck in a freezing world with zero thumbs, a questionable “gift” for understanding howls, and an Alpha dad who thinks bonding time means hunting eight-foot rabbits. Can Gray survive the wilderness, avoid becoming monster chow, and maybe, just maybe, figure out why he got shot in the face to begin with? One thing’s for sure—being a wolf is a lot harder (and fluffier) than it looks. Tags: SMUT • Werewolf • Reincarnation • MILFs • Fantasy • 18+ • Comedy • Action

In Eldoria, a world powered by magic, seventeen-year-old Elian, the non-magical son of Duke Alaric Thorne, feels confined by his luxurious but isolated life. He's puzzled by the lingering use of swords in warfare despite advanced magic, unaware of the nation's hidden core problem: a slow, critical depletion of mana. Driven by fragmented memories of a previous life rooted in pure science, Elian secretly begins to develop a firearm and its explosive "gunpowder," to prove that even if he doesn't have magic, he could still survive, unbeknownst to him, this could shake the foundation of this world, change he core that people always hold dearly.

Novel PSA: Moved to Royal Road, and relaunching under Free Yet Chained on August 1st 2025 Freedom is a word undefinable by mankind. Chased indefinitely while the tunnel of freedom's infinite journey is constantly filled with rubble you need to destroy. According to the most extreme definition, one would have to be unbound by every law and concept making up the world. In Lukas’ case, he created his own definition — as any “elected” king would. Everything possible Lukas could’ve wanted was in his grasp by the time he passed into the afterlife, especially a honey-sweetened chocolate milkshake that he could barely attempt to consume. Family, health, island oasis, world peace, and the never-ending pursuit of novel stimuli. Nothing went according to plan, yet everything seemed to work out in the end. Yet the very second he passed, Lukas realized the one thing he knew would undeniably occur, failed to be given to him. Death… After two years of meandering the currents of life, he was finally able to get a grasp on reality, and rejected it. New world, new body, randomly “gifted” the power of flight after months of meditation — a perfect interpretation of freedom, and a restart he desperately did not want. What could possibly go wrong in a kingdom surrounded by walls? What was so dangerous that required walls reaching the heights of 600 feet to blanket any sense of horizon one could see? And what in the God’s is up with that reverse whirlpool this kingdom revolves around? —————————————— What to Expect: - Reincarnation MC(with consequences) - OP MC (choose to hide powers for good reason) - Slice of life engagements to give life to the world - Meaningful relationships - Dungeon Diving - Epic uses of magic!! - Blood, guts, and bones - Deep mysteries - Academy Arc(Volume 2) - No harem cuz we not about that life

The Cultivation World’s First Demolition Expert Meet Li Wei, a college student who’s just trying to survive his cashier job, cram for exams, and squeeze in some light novel reading between customers. Until one totally mundane (and slightly embarrassing) accident sends him face-first into the afterlife — and straight into a baby body in a mysterious cultivation world. Only problem? His new parents speak in some ancient dialect that sounds like a mix of unintelligible poetry and very bad karaoke. But don’t worry — baby Li Wei quickly deciphers their babble and grins a creepy, unsettling smile because he knows his secret weapon: gunpowder. Forget spiritual energy and flying swords — Li Wei is here to blow things up, literally. While the local maid is convinced the newborn is possessed (or just suffering from gas), the parents insist it’s just the flickering candlelight playing tricks. With nothing but a brilliant mind, a burning curiosity, and an unhealthy obsession with explosions, Li Wei swears to rewrite every rule of cultivation… one TNT blast at a time. Will he become the greatest cultivator in history? Or just the loudest? One thing’s for sure: this cultivation world will never be the same — and the maid definitely won’t sleep tonight.

"My Girlfriend Says She's an Ancient Goddess?!" (Sabi ng Girlfriend Ko, DIYOSA daw siya?!) is a romantic comedy laced with satire and magic, set in the vibrant city of Quezon, Philippines. The story follows Alex, a young delivery rider who dropped out of college and scrapes by with odd jobs, trapped in a dull existence where rain and disappointment are routine. Everything changes one night when he crosses paths with Mayuri, an eccentric young woman who claims to be an ancient goddess from the celestial kingdom of Kaluwalhatian. As Alex deals with personal and health struggles, Mayuri—curious, bossy, and utterly clueless about technology—pulls him into a chaotic yet hilarious cohabitation. Between memories of divine realms, a fear of mice, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate milkshakes, an unlikely relationship begins to bloom—one that will change them both. Blending manga-style humor, everyday melancholy, and reimagined Filipino mythology, this novel is a heartfelt and whimsical exploration of how love, friendship, and the past can help us rediscover who we truly are.

Engineer Lin Tianyu transmigrated to the Great Liang Dynasty and was reduced to a corvée laborer building the deadly dam. Using a bamboo pole to calculate the risk of dam failure, he leveraged geometry to set the gears of fate in motion. From improving looms and coking ovens to casting flintlock muskets, he transformed equations into power—crushing the monopoly of the powerful, taking charge of the royal workshop, and even using the salt production method as bait to lure and kill the Empress Dowager's partisans in the court. When the Di Rong iron cavalry breached the border, he drove a torrent of steel north to defend the emperor: water-powered forging hammers cast cannons that tore through cavalry, and standardized parts were assembled into mobile fortresses on the front lines. After being granted land and enfeoffment, the roar of the steam engine echoed through the new capital, and railways stretched like blood vessels towards enemy countries. The old nobles regarded him as the "Iron-Casting Sorcerer," but impoverished scholars followed him to establish schools of natural philosophy, engraving gunpowder recipes into the textbooks of schoolchildren. And the emperor on the dragon throne, who bestowed the marriage, never imagined that the gunner's quadrant personally calibrated by the orphaned girl Su Yingxue would ultimately measure the weight of the Nine Tripod Cauldrons. This industrial revolution, using carbon as its pen and the metallurgical furnace as its inkstone, is forging Great Liang into a giant cauldron spewing steam—and the one who controls the furnace will eventually hear the echo of steel striking the yellow bell.

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

In the reek of gunpowder and the deafening roar of gears, who dares to rebuild faith upon a world in ashes? Through the fractured chasm of memory and deceit, who will carve out the truth? I tear myself from chaos, eyes snapping open within a prison forged of flesh and faith: Screams echo from the laboratory, shadowed by the Ecclesiarchy's hollow hymns and the skeletal remains of clandestine rites. Tidal energies surge at my fingertips; a mechanical heart throbs, spitting crimson fire; a demonic bloodline gnaws at the precipice of sanity... Civilization festers beneath a sanctimonious shroud, the masses mere ants scurrying under colossal towers. Some gorge themselves on the corpse of a bygone Golden Age, others peddle the shattered dreams of children. But I, gripping a rusted blade, I will rip open the belly of this world's deceit— This is a revolution sparked by one who remembers nothing, an epic of mortal flesh challenging divine might.

When disgraced military analyst, Taimur Abbas is mysteriously transported to 12th-century Syria, he arrives armed with two powerful tools: a ruthless modern mind and an omnipotent "System" whispering strategies in his ear. Appointed as military advisor to the young Salahuddin, Taimur begins to rewrite history—molding desert tribesmen into elite cavalry, transforming street urchins into master spies, and outwitting Crusader kings with ruthless psychological warfare. As Taimur's innovations—gunpowder, cannons, economic sabotage, and naval supremacy—propel the Ayyubid Empire toward Jerusalem, he realizes a terrifying truth: in order to reshape the past, he must first corrupt his own soul.

The story unfolds in the **Great Shang Dynasty**, a fictional ancient Chinese empire rife with courtly conspiracies, warlord rivalries, and foreign threats. The dynasty was weakened by internal power struggles among princes and external pressures from neighboring nations like **Chu** and **the Turks. The protagonist, **Ye Ling**, a modern-day survivalist and influencer, dies during an expedition and reincarnates as the **Sixth Prince** of Shang—a notorious wastrel despised for his debauchery and political incompetence. However, his new identity holds a hidden advantage: he is the **sole legitimate heir** of the deceased empress, positioning him as a reluctant contender for the throne. --- ### **Opening Scene** **Time:** Early morning, fog-laden. **Key Event** Ye Ling awakens in a lavish palace bedchamber, disoriented by his transmigration. His confusion turns to panic when he discovers **Fu Yuanyuan**, the **First Prince’s betrothed** and the dynasty’s renowned scholar, lying beside him. The scandalous situation—engineered by political enemies—threatens to destroy both their reputations. Fu Yuanyuan, torn between fury and shame, becomes an unwilling ally as Ye Ling navigates the fallout, using his wit to deflect accusations and turn the tables against his foes. --- ### **Major Plot Points & Conflicts** #### **1. Power Struggles in the Imperial Court** - **Internal Conflict:** Ye Ling faces hostility from his half-brothers, particularly the **First Prince**, who views him as a threat to the throne. The court is divided between loyalists to the deceased empress and factions backing other princes. - **Key Scene:** At a state banquet, Ye Ling humiliates the **Chu Kingdom’s envoys** by solving an impossible riddle, saving Shang from ceding strategic territory. His victory earns Emperor Shang’s cautious approval but deepens his rivalry with the First Prince. #### **2. Modern Knowledge vs. Ancient Challenges** - **Technological Innovation:** Ye Ling leverages his survival skills and scientific knowledge to revolutionize Shang’s military. For example, he designs the **Mòdāo (陌刀)**, a legendary long-bladed weapon capable of decimating cavalry, and introduces **blast-furnace steelmaking** to arm the dynasty. - **Climactic Battle:** During a border clash with the Turks, Ye Ling’s modern tactics and weapons—including early gunpowder devices—secure a decisive victory, solidifying his reputation as a military genius. #### **4. The Climax: Rebellion and Redemption** - **Betrayal & Siege:** The First Prince allies with corrupt ministers and the Turks to stage a coup. Ye Ling, exiled to a frontier province, rallies marginalized factions—disgraced generals, peasant militias, and foreign allies—to reclaim the capital. - **Final Showdown:** In a brutal siege, Ye Ling’s **Liao Yuan Crossbow** and psychological warfare dismantle the First Prince’s forces. The emperor, recognizing Ye Ling’s prowess, names him crown prince but warns of the loneliness of power. --- ### **Ending** Ye Ling ascends the throne, marrying Fu Yuanyuan and Zhao Ling’er in a politically charged union. He reforms the bureaucracy, abolishes hereditary privileges, and launches naval expeditions to expand Shang’s influence, including a campaign against **pirates from the Eastern Isles (Japan)**. However, the story closes on a bittersweet note: Ye Ling’s modern morals clash with the ruthlessness required to rule, leaving him to ponder the cost of his ambition.

From the technological explosion triggered by the contact with alien civilizations in 2189 to the reconstruction of civilization after the World War in 2323, humanity entered the interstellar era in 2730 and simultaneously evolved a six - gender system. Class 3, Grade 2 of the School of Medical Technology at Weilai Academy gathers the Alpha elites from powerful and wealthy families, turning the campus into a playground of privilege. Cheng Cai, an S - class mutated Alpha from Junk Planet, was exceptionally admitted with his miraculous identity that breaks the genetic class solidification. When Li Mou, an A - class Alpha concealing his true identity, transfers to this school, a conflict ignited by a mistake with pheromone spray sets off amidst the absurdity of the "elite self - governance" education system. As the two teenagers compete with each other, their budding love is caught in the glow of interstellar neon lights and the smell of gunpowder. Where will it lead?

'You have been selected'. With those words, he would find himself pulled from the crack of gunfire, and the stench of gunpowder. Thrust into a world not his own, John struggles to find meaning and purpose...

I am Tsuchiya Ryleigh, a senior highschool student that ran away from home. Through some strange turn of events, I discovered a portal in my toilet bowl. Being an amateur scientist and mathematician myself, I tried to understand the inner workings of this unknown object. Unfortunately, my plans was interrupted when a giant T-Rex showed up in the toilet bowl. Using some boxes of gunpowders and a drone, I succeeded in killing the monstrous creature. However, I am now faced with the hard dilemma of destroying this toilet bowl to save my life. For now, I am thinking of accepting reality and exploiting this bowl to the max!

The protagonist is a reincarnated person who, in their previous life, was a military logistics officer for a certain country's army. This story doesn't feature magic, magical beasts, demi-humans, or gunpowder. It's a tale about leading allies to victory using logistics knowledge, extraordinary siege weapons, and tactics

He saved a dying world with science. Now they’ll burn him for it." When 21st-century scientist Robert Klein awakens in plague-ridden medieval Europe, his survival depends on a dying AI wristband—and the lies he spins. Peasants worship his "miracles": antibiotics that halt the Black Death, gunpowder that shreds armies. But the Church sees only heresy. Now Robert walks a razor’s edge: Outwit a power-hungry noblewoman turning his tech into weapons. Outrun a fanatical inquisitor dissecting his "demonic" tools. Outlast his own creations sparking an industrial apocalypse. As the line between savior and Antichrist blurs, Robert must choose: erase every trace of his existence to save history, or let humanity leap forward—even if it means becoming the god this dark age deserves. For readers of The Pillars of the Earth and Dark Matter—where science clashes with superstition, and one man’s truth could ignite a holy war.

When 2035 particle physicist Adrian is blasted into 1418 Bohemia by his own experiment, he carries three things: a family heirloom pocket watch engraved "Time is Blood", a bone-deep gash on his arm, and modern knowledge that could get him burned as a heretic. In this age where rusted armor clanks alongside psalms, the Hussite Reformation smolders beneath the Church's shadow. Adrian soon discovers his watch not only freezes assassins mid-strike, but bears a six-century-old warning from a spectral knight—Those who reshape history become its ash. To survive, he claims lineage from Iron Cross nobility, only to be ensnared in Lady Alena's plot to reclaim her dynasty; he teaches peasants to forge gunpowder, accidentally fueling holy madness worse than war; when he uses penicillin to save his lover in childbirth, Europe erupts with whispers of "mechanical witchcraft defiling God's design". Now twin timelines unravel—2035 scientists claw to retrieve their "lost specimen" while 1430 Ottoman cannons breach the Danube. Catholic spies infiltrate parliament, radical reformers sharpen daggers, and new glyphs materialize inside the watch: Every life saved rewrites Armageddon. This is a death gamble between gears and gospels: Where steam chariots crush papal indulgences, Where cesarean births become heresy trials, Where the man who predicted history's bloodiest war... ...just lit the fuse.

The year was 20XX, and the United States of America, once the self-proclaimed leader of the free world, had become its own worst enemy. It all started with an egoist president, a man who campaigned on rage and ruled with greed. He promised to "Make America Great Again—For Real This Time." But his policies weren't about greatness. They were about power. About control. The economy crumbled under the weight of corruption. Infrastructure collapsed. The rich hoarded resources, while the poor scraped for survival. The people who had voted for him—out of desperation, ignorance, or sheer stupidity—realized too late they had been sold a lie. Then came the phrase that changed everything. "Deny, Defend, Depose." It started as graffiti on city walls. A whisper in underground forums. A chant in the streets. It was a call to arms, a beacon for the oppressed. And it had a name attached to it. Luigi Mango. A man who shouldn't have existed. A man who the government feared more than war itself. Some called him a hero. Others called him a terrorist. The government labeled him Public Enemy Number One, blaming him for the assassination of a powerful healthcare CEO—a man whose greed had denied millions access to life-saving treatments. But there was a problem. The evidence didn't add up. The security footage was grainy. The photo of the alleged killer didn't match Luigi's description. And the timeline placed him miles away from the crime scene. Was Luigi Mango even real? Or was he just a fabrication, a symbol people created to give their anger a name? Either way, the world was watching. Luigi was thrown into a high-security prison, cut off from the outside world. The government threatened to execute him if the protests didn't stop. But instead of quelling the rebellion, the move backfired. The people took to the streets, their chants echoing through the ruins of once-great cities: "Free Luigi Mango!" The phrase became a rallying cry, a symbol of resistance against a corrupt and broken system. Graffiti of Luigi's face—often accompanied by the words "Deny, Defend, Depose"—covered every wall. Protesters wore T-shirts with his name, and social media was flooded with hashtags demanding his release. But the government didn't relent. They doubled down, deploying the military to crush the uprising. Cities burned. The streets ran red with blood. Yet, the people refused to back down. They had nothing left to lose. As America tore itself apart, the rest of the world saw an opportunity. Countries that had long resented American dominance began to flex their power. Nations formed new alliances. Old rivalries erupted into full-scale war. The first bomb dropped on Washington D.C. at 3:42 AM. By sunrise, New York was burning. The president, in his final act of desperation, launched nuclear weapons at anyone he deemed a threat. China. Russia. The Middle East. Even European allies weren't spared. The world retaliated. Fire consumed the planet. And then, the portals appeared. During a brutal battle, a strange rift materialized on the battlefield—a swirling vortex of light and energy in the shape of a gate. The soldiers, the governments, the rebels—all froze. It was as if time itself held its breath. The smell of burning corpses and gunpowder still filled the air, but for the first time in years, there was silence.

(The cover isn't mine) The world of Elysium is a world of legends and magic. A world where swords and the arcane collide is a world full of magical creatures and beasts like dragons and elves and on paper living in a world like this would seem like a dream for fantasy fans. But if you’ve read lord of the rings or literally any fantasy story where there’s conflict on a global scale you know that this could SUCK because in reality it is far from sunshine and rainbows. In reality Elysium used to be nothing but an abandoned husk of a world. Completely void of life the world of Elysium was on the brink of destruction as the planet slowly crumbled and decayed. But that was before “they” appeared. The gods of the universe nicknamed the titans saw potential in this husk of a planet and decided to use their powers over life to not only bring life to the planet in the form of oceans, forests and jungles. But they also created countless species to roam the earth. And as new life entered the world Elysium was also blessed with the same powerful and mystical energy known as Arcane energy or mana which was the same energy the titans wielded. Arcane energy granted those who can wield it superhuman and magical abilities and shortly after the birth of Arcane energy new gods begun to appear and influence the species of Elysium Many species came into existence but there were multiple more intelligent species that were favored by these new gods that came into existence shortly after the birth of new life. The elves were blessed by the elegant and powerful gods of Elysium led by the phoenix god of power phenix and his children. Though few in number this beautiful and powerful species of creatures were blessed with immortality and a talent for the Arcane arts. Durin the father of all dwarves and the first dwarven god blessed with the power of creation created a species of strong and stubborn species known as the dwarves and blessed them with a mastery over fire forging enchantments and craftsmanship and possessed a legendary knowledge over runes. And then there were the humans. Unlike other species they were not strong individually but made up for it with their large numbers and while they did not possess the blessings of the gods they were blessed with the gift of knowledge and evolution. While other species were discovering fire humans were mastering the use of gunpowder. And instead of focusing on mastering the arcane like the elves or enchantments and runes like the dwarves humanity focused on evolving their technology along with their allies the gnomes. However after a war between these species against the demonic creatures of Helheim 500'000 years ago the secret war between man and the supernatural continues waging on so that the public can continue living in peace.

Tittle: The Simp by Rhoda Andrian. Everyone has a story to tell: like how you fell off your bike in third grade, or how you failed a math test and got grounded for a week. I also have a story to tell. Mine may not be about failed tests or my mother calling me a nuisance right when I hit puberty. Mine delves deeper into the realms of the heart—a story of love, pain, ache, and change. A story with an indeterminate future, but one I speculate will be formidable and, without a doubt, fruitful. But the question is, can an imperfect past pave the way for a perfect future? Then Hayzen knew her name, he did. He knew so well, she loved milkshakes and enjoyed cleaning on weekends. He noticed she had friends but seldom had any male companions, which he quite cherished. As an observer, he was drawn into a carousel of pursuit. Thus, what started as an innocent fascination soon became his beautiful mistake, his aching dread, and his fearful endeavor. What becomes of him? Now Five years later, Hayzen has grown into the man he once dreamed of being. He works at a prestigious hospital he once only imagined, located near the shores of the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco. Yet, his past continues to cast shadows on his future. The beautiful mistake and aching dread of his youth still haunt him. His embrace of nonchalance, his fear of emotional vulnerability, and his yearning to feel again create a profound inner conflict. Can he love again? Can the beautiful mistake become the most beautiful blessing? And can he finally accept the vulnerability that comes with love?

The smell of freshly lit gunpowder in the morning, spent in several rounds and completely decimating the dummy that I had placed up. Ah, isn't that just the best smell in the world. But of course there had to be a caveat as with a flash of light I found myself transported to somewhere. And told that I had to defend this new place all for my kingdom. As a red blooded American, at least in spirit, I couldn't really call myself one in blood cause well I mean I wasn't really one anymore. But that was all in the past, literally, as I had hundreds of undead to fight, hundreds of monsters to test my guns out on. Ah, if only these two others would be a little better, then it would be heaven.

After three years of drought, Cangyun Kingdom finally waited for the lucky girl who the Taoist said could change the destiny of the country! However, the lucky girl Shen Ningning was stolen and thrown into the mountains just after she was born. She was finally picked up by a kind-hearted person. She was also scolded and beaten by her vicious aunt every day, and she almost died! finally! The wolves couldn’t stand it, so they snatched her away and protected her from now on! The little guy wasn’t idle either. The wolves are out of food? Simple! There are tens of billions of supplies in space, so you don’t have to worry about food and clothing! Will it rain for a long time and the roads will dry up? Don’t be afraid! Lead out the spiritual spring and enrich the entire mountain! Too poor without money? Fake! A piece of spiritual grass is worth a thousand taels of gold, and wealthy businessmen are fighting for it! An enemy country invades? Don’t panic! Zaizai silently took out gunpowder and blasted them all into the sky! The vicious Bai Lian steals the title of Lucky Girl? Shocked! The prime minister came to recognize his father, pamper the cub and punish the evildoers! Others asked: “Ning Ning, what is your dream?” Shen Ningning: Raise wolves, make big money, save people’s lives, and torture scum! The irritable prince Mo Lingwei said: “My dream is to protect my An Ning even if I risk my country.”