Annie Dillard Living By

Hello! Readers! Is your brain tired of all the plot twists? Is your soul tired from all the abuse of the characters having lovers and you don't? What a coincidence, me too! Treat this novel as a break from all those because to me it may as well be! Synopsis: Aria, a workaholic CEO of a top tech company, meets an untimely end after a legendary race between Car-kun and Truck-kun—unfortunately for her, Car-kun wins. But death isn’t the end! Aria wakes up reincarnated as an ogre… and with an unexpected surprise. Determined to live a fulfilling life this time, Aria embarks on a ridiculous, comedic, and lighthearted journey to survival. Join her as she navigates her new life, bonds with her fellow tribesmen, Romance with her heroines and evolve into something greater—a powerful Oni! A fun-filled story of second chances, survival, and self-discovery awaits! Author's Note: This is my first novel, and I’m learning as I write(mostly from yt though). I hope you enjoy this lighthearted tale as much as I enjoy creating it. Happy reading! Friendly reminder from Author: This is late romance. Although the love between mc and the heroines will be faster. And yeah this is more or less about Aria's shenanigans rather than full on serious story, nope. Don't expect seriousness here, especially first few chapters, I just basically made those for fun (≧∇≦)/ Started On: December 15, 2024 @All Rights Reserved

For ten years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her. The only question that remains is, how will Raiten kill her? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance? Perhaps a bit of both. This story is a mix of vengeance, fast-paced action, lighter slice-of-life moments, and of course, magic. Great for fans of Shadow Slave, Red Rising, Cosmere novels, Mother of Learning, the game Roadwarden, The Witcher, and more! Please enjoy. [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

If You Was To Be Given A Second Chance At Life, What would You Change? Isak, A Sleep Deprived High Schooler With Zero Ambitions In Life, Zero Social Life, Not A Care About Anything In The World, Until ?

Six months later after the first infection, the human population decreased and is larger than it was in the beginning of the first month. Zombies have killed a lot of humans all around the world, making countries extinct, places becoming deserted from humans, and animal species that were categorized as extinct disappeared in the blink of an eye, where dogs and cats have started to become extinct species as the days go by. But, even if the human population has decreased, there’s still hope for a better tomorrow. Chapters will be released later this year.

“If it's abnormal for a living being to be with a corpse then can that living being be with a living nightmare?” ~ Being a half cast and an alluring beauty in the whole of Weenfield, Frances Franklin's story of her boyfriend dying because of her spread like wildfire and she had no other option but to leave town for a while. Years later, she returns and makes several friends as well as a new boyfriend. Together, they became a bond of seven friends who secretly believed in night creatures and celebrated Halloween behind closed doors in their own way which was strictly forbidden in Weenfield. One fateful day, as they celebrated their usual Halloween by playing a game, they came across a strange question saying; “I gave up my life for you, Frances. How could you just move on like that?” That question didn't just reopen Frances' past trauma but it also brought her dead boyfriend of many years ago back. However, the most horrifying thing was that her dead boyfriend wasn't the only person to come back to life but other night creatures were brought in as well…

An Apocalypse descends—as a lethal super-virus wipes out most of the human population. It took less than a day for the world to change forever—bringing mankind to its knees. It’s a time of misery and death for most, however, there are some who are lucky. Zane Graves, who came across a “Blood Crystal” is given an ability: [Dead Man Walking]—which grants him a special power, and so setting him off on his path to the top!

"When fantasy becomes reality; does it promise freedom—or more pain than the harshest truth?" Trapped in a suffocating world, Kizu Kiyoshi finally encounters the impossible: reality transforming into a fantasy. Desperate to escape the weight of his "truth," he dives into this new world seeking liberation. Yet, his journey unveils more than an escape—it forces him to confront deeper truths and challenges him to find meaning in a realm where illusion and reality intertwine.

A naive fox and a cunning tiger, tangled in a dangerous game of secrets—Sohwa and Dohwi’s thrillingly seductive cohabitation! Sohwa, a red fox half-beast born with rare white fur, was shunned by her pack and forced to live a lonely, solitary life. Her days were filled with quiet isolation until one fateful day, while wandering the mountains, she stumbled upon Dohwi, an abandoned wildcat cub on the brink of death. Moved by compassion, she decided to take him in. “We’re different species, so we won’t go into heat with each other. You’re gentle and kind, so living together should be fine. What do you think?” And so begins their life together. But the “wildcat” Sohwa rescued turns out to be anything but ordinary. Dohwi is no mere feline—he’s a tiger reborn after a thousand years, hiding a ferocious side that Sohwa never saw coming. Terrified that Sohwa might abandon him if she learns the truth, Dohwi does everything in his power to conceal his identity. Yet, as time passes, Sohwa begins to sense that Dohwi is hiding something. When she starts showing signs of fear and attempts to flee, Dohwi begins scheming to keep her by his side. “You’re all I have, Sohwa. You know that.” Who will win this battle of wills—Dohwi, determined to keep Sohwa close, or Sohwa, desperate to escape the tiger’s grasp? #Romance #Sexual #Fantasy #Comedy #Romanticcomedy #Anthropomorph #Obsessive Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by MaCherie All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 마셰리, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

A one night stand was supposed to be just that-one night. No strings,no complications. But for Ellis Arroyo, that night marks the beginning of something he never saw coming. As a bartender in Miami, Ellis is used to charming customers but nothing could have prepared him for Alexander 'Alex' Del Montiez - the cold, ruthless heir to one of the most powerful Mafia families. Their night together should have ended at sunrise,but Alex doesn't let go of things he wants and right now,he wants Ellis- body, heart and soul. What starts as a fiery passion soon turned into something darker.Alex is possessive, controlling and terrifyingly intense. He's world is dangerous, filled with secrets, violence and power struggles that threaten to swallow Ellis whole. And yet against all he's his logic, Ellis can't seem to stay away. William "Willy" Del Montiez - Alex's older brother - has spent years hiding he's feelings for Ellis. Unlike Alex,Willy is warm,steady and everything Ellis should want. But choosing him would mean betraying the most feared man in Miami - his own brother. Then there's Rodrigo Gonzalez - cunning, lethal and utterly obsessed,the Cartel leader has never forgiven Alex for taking Ellis away from him now he's back to claim what he believes is his no matter the cost. Ellis never wanted be caught in the middle of a war between dangerous men but it's too late to run.Love, obsession and power collide in a deadly game where the price is he's heart or maybe he's life. Find out in this thrilling story- DESIRED BY MANY: OWNED BY HIM

[Volume 1 Completed] Everyone knows that the choices we make determines our future, but what about the choices that we ourselves didn't make but are forced to live with. After Annie wakes up from what seemed like a dream she discovers she is from a long line of witches and together with her Book Curtis and her new friend Matt she discovers herself and which side to be on the Good or the Bad ( Updates every 2 days) Volume 2 [Journey to the Misty Mountain] [Completed] After the events of Volume 1, the now powerless Annie and her friends must face the threat of Azazel still being alive, and lurking in the shadows, while they also try to find a way to regain Annie's lost powers. Come along with Annie, Maddie, Matt, Curtis, and a new supposed ally as they journey to the misty mountain in search of Annie's powers. Volume 3 [The Imperial Artrovan Academy] Following the final defeat of Azazel, Annie, Maddie and Matt struggle to cope as their lives return to some sort of normalcy only to realize that they had put two full years of their lives on hold with unfavourable consequences. This causes Stella to suggest that they go back to school to complete their studies, seeing as she has secured them all a place at the Imperial Artovan Academy that happens to be one of the prestigious academies in the Realm, known for its immense facilities and broad level of skills taught in the academy. And thus begins the new journey of Annie, Maddie and Matt, and like most of their journeys, they are rarely ever smooth. Join Annie, Maddie and Matt as they try to navigate new school life, friends, foes, young love and so the much more as they discover and unravel more mysteries and adventures.

The world is brimming with powers, and magics_ created by a band of spectrum. Talented ones' are born, and ordinary ones' are also born. In the world where one may rise then forever fall, or one may fall and rise again. 'Legends do exist and are seen as the most significant. The seven powerful rings are terrifyingly overwhelming, and therefore a creature seen with one is given high homage; embellishing their degree. The world is more like a mythical and a mysterious one, yet still some explore it!' The lucky ones succeed, and an unluckier fails. But a being gets to change his!

A global catastrophe breaks out, leaving the world helpless and determined to survive. The world is now surrounded by apocalyptic threats and there's no way to escape; no one's certain the government would come to their rescue. Emily is locked up in the world's famous restaurant with her insufferable colleague-miserably weak and slow. Her only chance of survival is to cooperate with him. Even if she want to swallow her pride, she isn't sure if her suffering is indeed safer than all the living dead outside. Ted Oliver, the most arrogant and obnoxious human. He goes out of his way to survive which implies killing everyone he found as a threat or easy target. When his secrets is on the verge of being exposed, Ted kills Mr. Christopher, one of the shareholders of Prestige Restaurant. He thinks of a way to survive with an helpless Emily crawling up behind him for protection. In a quest to survive new relationships are formed, trust are restored and unbroken homes are being repaired. Everyone must learn to watch their backs and stab their best friend when the time for survival suffice. Emily must learn to put up with the one man she vowed to never see again after her boyfriend betrayed her and let her to die.

Mission Details: Discover the dark secret of the Abandoned Mansion in the Outskirts and survive until dawn! Failure to comply with the quest will result in the reduction of the host's lifespan by 30 years. Danny is a struggling streamer who suddenly receives weird messages from a phone he bought from a shady merchant. What makes matters worst for him is that his life is at stake if he didn't finish what was being told in the message! "Wait a minute, maybe I can use this as content for my videos? If I am being threatened to die by this, might as well earn money from it!"

Naomi is a twenty years old medical intern who has a pretty normal life. But her life takes an interesting turn when she finds herself in her favorite manga’s universe.

What is the existence of everything in itself against the death and life of its being in time, over grace under faith?

Joon Park, a 25-year-old battling stage 3 thyroid cancer, believes his time is up as he closes his eyes in a hospital room. Yet, instead of darkness, he awakens in an emergency room, inexplicably performing life-saving actions as a doctor. When tragedy strikes again, he finds himself reborn, this time as a firefighter. Joon discovers that each time he dies, he is reincarnated into a purposeful new role—a teacher, chef, scientist, and more—always in South Korea but in vastly different settings. Retaining memories of his past lives, Joon grows deeply connected to the people he meets and the lessons each life brings. He also encounters a mysterious figure who appears across his lives, hinting at a larger force behind his journey. As Joon cycles through lives, he grapples with mortality, legacy, and the meaning of existence. He cherishes bonds formed across lifetimes, even as those he loves don’t remember him. Through acts of service, creativity, and compassion, Joon learns to embrace the beauty of each fleeting moment.

My existence was simple and ordinary, trapped in the monotony of a routine that seemed to go on forever. Every day, for as long as I can remember, went by in a predictable way, with no surprises or shocks. However, there was something that broke with this apparent normality: at certain moments, without warning, the continuity of time was fractured. It was a strange and disconcerting phenomenon. The whole world froze. People, objects, even the air I breathed were suspended, as if the universe had held its breath. Everything but me. I was the only one capable of moving, of exploring that frozen state. At first, I thought it was a dream, a hallucination or some kind of brain anomaly, but eventually I realised it was real. However, I could not shake the feeling that I was not as alone as it seemed. There was something in that absolute silence, something that made me feel watched, stalked. Was I really the only one who could move in those moments? Or perhaps, there was something - or someone - else who was also walking in the stillness of time.

What happens when 19 year old weeb loses every reason to live? what happens when such person gets transported into a cruel fantasy world with a total stranger? will this broken soul entangled in strange twists of fate find the reason to live again? P.S. Warning! this story contains a lot of physical/emotional trauma, suicidal thoughts, self destructive thoughts and emotional comfort as well as loss of loved ones.

Ethan Carter wakes up every morning in a new body, living an entirely different life. One day, he’s a young girl on the bustling streets of Tokyo; the next, an elderly fisherman in a remote village. From wealthy tycoons to struggling artists, criminals, and even children, each day plunges Ethan into a fresh identity with no warning and no escape. Confused and desperate for answers, Ethan realizes that fragments of memories connect these lives. Piecing together these clues, he discovers an enigmatic force controlling his existence, compelling him to uncover a deeper truth hidden within the lives he inhabits. But as he gets closer to unraveling the mystery, Ethan learns the cost of his journey may be greater than he ever imagined. Each life carries a lesson, but will he find the strength to bear the burdens of a thousand souls while keeping his own humanity intact? "The Man Who Lived a Thousand Lives" is a gripping exploration of identity, humanity, and the threads that bind us across space and time.

To Mila and her friends, an old abandoned shed in the middle of a forest seems like the perfect place to play Truth or Dare. But their innocent game is being interrupted by a disturbing scream. And Suddenly, Mila's best friend has disappeared. To find her, the friends have to go deeper into the woods, unaware of what is living within. Solving mysteries and puzzles seems to be the only way out but one wrong step and they might fall into the arms of a monster scarier than death itself. Credits for synopsis @Chuck45Single

Chen Franz was just an ordinary 25-year-old farmer from Earth, struggling for his daily life. Dreaming of a better life, he set out to the city in hopes of landing a high-paying job. But fate had other plans. After an unfortunate encounter with a dump truck, Chen wakes up in an unfamiliar world - the Xiayan Continent, a land brimming with spiritual energy, ancient sects, and powerful cultivators. With nothing but his imagination as his weapon, Chen discovers an extraordinary ability: whatever he envisions becomes reality. From humble beginnings in the remote Dead Mountain, his journey takes him across realms, conquering the Immortal Realm, God Realm, and beyond - until he becomes the most powerful being in existence. But with ultimate power comes boredom. After 5 million years of reigning over the universe, Chen decides to lay low and return to the place where it all began. Now, he lives quietly in his old, run-down home. But in a world where strength rules, even a lowkey life is bound to attract attention. How long can the strongest being in the universe truly stay hidden?

Ezra finds himself unwillingly transported to the mystical world, a land of magic, grand cities, and mysterious creatures. However Ezra is just a normal teenage boy, He be forced to go through heart ships, loss, betrayal, and be forced to grow strong if he ever wants to see his family again. Will the MC be OP? Yes...to a degree, he will fight against very powerful foes and he will have to grow strong to beat them. Romance? Maybe guess you'll have to see how the characters bond and grow with each other. This story is going to be what I think would happen if a normal teenager was transmigrated to a new world. I'm trying to make it realistic to a degree, read it and find out how it progresses :).

In a world where there is magic, there are limits. Nobody can just weild such powers, nobody knows how to get them. They need help from the past. Max, an orphan, doesn't know that he got magic running throught his veins, but somehow, he loses it. Even if he lost it, he finds a way to fight for what he loves. But what you love, sometimes bites back. "Remember, what you love will probably be lost." "But love will, without fail, find its unique way back to you"

Kehidupan Cherryl Anastasia jungkir balik setelah dinikahi dr. Arka.

A girl named Merry is a lovely child, some say she was an angel whenever they interact with her. But this will all change because of her parents.

Stanley is no ordinary high school student he is the god of the entire universe. Capable of bending time, space, and reality itself, he possesses infinite power that could reshape the cosmos. But after eons of ruling over countless galaxies, Stanley decides to abandon the grandeur of his divine existence and embrace the simplicity of mortal life on Earth. Disguising himself as a regular teenager, Stanley navigates the mundane world of school, homework, and friendships, finding joy in the little things humans often take for granted. Yet, life on Earth isn’t as simple as it seems. Hidden beneath the surface lies a magical world teeming with secrets, mysteries, and forces that even Stanley finds fascinating. As he bonds with his classmates and experiences the raw emotions of human life, Stanley begins to wonder if being mortal holds more meaning than ruling as a god. However, Stanley’s peaceful life is threatened when otherworldly entities and dangerous factions uncover his true identity, setting their sights on his immeasurable power. Faced with impossible choices, Stanley must decide: will he reveal his divine nature and return to the heavens, or will he fight to preserve the life he has come to cherish? Join Stanley in this epic journey of discovery, love, and the eternal struggle between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

This story talks about the daily struggles of young adults, teenagers go through. A young girl struggling to get through her life on a daily bases...both mentally and physically exhausted and five young boys striving to pursue their dreams as a band. Let’s see how these 6 get together and get through their days 1.Aspen brown : a young 17yr girl who is of a well of family ▪︎has one sibling (jack) 2.Mr and Mrs bown :aspens parents 3.Cameron: oldest in the group...19yrs ▪︎is the mother figure in the group 4.jonah: the second oldest ..18yrs ▪︎the easygoing one and the father of the group 5.Daniel: is 18yrs, has beatifull blue eyes and a golden heart but a crackhead 6.felix: is 18yrs , very mischievous and is good at almost everything 7.lucas : the youngest (17 yrs)