Elmore Leonard Western

When Ran Deng, an average history and mythology fan died, his soul was transferred into an era long ago by a great will. He became Ran Deng, the innate righteousness and innate evil. Only, he had lost his innate evil and if he walked the path the future Ran Deng walked, he would have obviously fallen into the trap created by the Heavenly Dao. Unwilling to accept this, he transformed in an age before the catastrophes happened, became one of the founders of the buddhist sect and started his journey of making the world prosper and fighting with other great evils of the world, such as the founder of the immortal path and the arrogant dragons, while also stealing their opportunities and changing the western wilderness that was supposed to become barren into the holy land of cultivation! With his path of the Mind Law, he was sure to convince all beings in the world, whether conscious or not, to do good and spread the light of the buddhist sect to myriad worlds!

"Leonard has always dreamed of becoming a great general like his mother—the legendary warlord of the Demon Army. There’s just one tiny problem… He’s completely talentless in both magic and swordsmanship. Banished after half a year of being labeled ‘useless’ by the new demon generals (who totally didn’t realize he was the son of THE warlord general), Leonard panics. He knows if his terrifying mother finds out, he’s in for a world of punishment—no way he’s going home! So, what’s the plan? Run far, far away! Escaping to a neutral land, he aims to live a slow, peaceful life as an adventurer. But peace is the last thing he gets when everyone starts realizing… Weapons break the moment he touches them. His physical strength is completely absurd. His ‘useless’ combat style is anything but normal. And the Demon Lord is furious after learning what happened! Leonard just wants to live a quiet adventurer’s life, but between crazy heroines, over-the-top battles, and the looming threat of his mom finding him, will he ever catch a break?!"

A romance novel between a young female CEO named Sandra Lee and her bodyguard named Leonard Cohen who is her crush right from her teenage,he always acts so cold towards her but in reality he's inlove with her . His true identity is a mafia lord. Will these two get through the end of their love journey?. Find out more in Beneath The Crimson Moon.

--[WSA 2025 Entry]-- Betrayed by his sister. Betrayed by chosen one's humanity. Betrayed by the Gods. That was how the life of Leonard, the Defier of Fate and the world’s greatest heretic, came to an end. When demons invaded human lands, he received a revelation from the Goddess. She commanded him to act as a spy, to infiltrate the enemy ranks and expose their secrets for humanity’s sake. To fulfill this mission, he had to sacrifice a part of his soul. He accepted a demonic contract, surrendered his soul, and became a demonic human. Risking everything, he provided critical information to the humans and helped them turn the tide of battle. But then, he had a shocking discovery. The war was nothing but a gambit between various gods and before he could act, the war was stopped out of nowhere. In an unexpected turn, humans and demons put aside their hatred and signed a peace treaty. Before Leonard could make sense of it, he was betrayed. Both demons and humans joined hands to kill him. "Fuck! If there is a next life, I swear I will tear you gods apart!" With this scream, he thought his suffering was finally over. But… When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the body of Kael Veydrin, the son of the Grand Duke of the Heizen Empire. But this new life was no different from the last. His sister wanted to get rid of him. Born with clogged vessels and no talent, he was nothing but a disappointment. A subject of fun and ridicule among the fellow nobles. Despite rebirth, nothing seems to change. The cursed fate. The distorted history smearing his name. A world that was against him. Leonard, now assuming the identity of Kael, let out a low chuckle. "Don’t worry, Kael. I will have revenge for both of us." "They called me heretic right? I will show them how a true fucking heretic acts.” Follow Kael's journey, as he fights against the fates and injustices to drag the ones ruling above.

Like most candidates, Zlatan's dream was a simple one. To pass the hunter's test, join a guild, hunt monsters and reach the A-class. Eventually, as he dreamed of, he achieved it hundreds of years later. Having sacrificed more than he could take in, using the most unthinkable and brutal measures, he became an S-class Hunter instead. Obtaining the Copper Flame back then after the Aura Awakening Ritual, that was his greatest flaw. Taking a span of 80 years to reach a D-class. Still, Zlatan Elmore became the most powerful hunter to exist. Falling on the battlefield against a Two-horned Dragon, he suddenly awoke as his 30 year old self. Given another chance at life, he didn't only have his memories but he's also given a Blank Scroll. This mysterious scroll doesn't only speak, its omniscient!

Năm 1946, Đức Quốc Xã bất ngờ tạo nên thế trận phản công quy mô lớn, quét sạch toàn bộ lực lượng Đồng minh bằng cách lôi kéo các quốc gia Mỹ Latin bất ngờ tấn công vào vùng Texas. Nước Mỹ, không ngăn chặn được xâm lược, cùng với mâu thuẫn chính trị cực đỉnh đã tự lâm vào nội chiến giữa các phe phái. Đồng thời, các lãnh đạo Liên Xô bất ngờ bị ám sát. Sau thất bại ở Berlin và sự phản công của quân Đức vào thủ đô Moskva, Chính quyền Xô Viết ở Nga sụp đổ. Một thế giới âm u, ảm đạm nơi Chủ nghĩa phát xít thắng thế đã dẫn xác lập. Nhân loại chứng kiến thời kỳ đẫm máu nhất khi lần lượt Mặt trận Cách Mạng Tây Nga và Liên Bang Miền Nam Hoa Kỳ đã xác lập vị thế, lật đổ trật tự thế giới của Adolf Hitler và bước vào Chiến tranh thế giới lần ba, chiến tranh hạt nhân đẩy nhân loại vào cảnh diệt vong. Vài thập kỉ hậu Đại Tuyệt Chủng, hầu hết nhân loại đã diệt vong hoặc bị xóa sổ tới nỗi phải cư trú trong hầm hào. Hai nhà nước độc tài toàn trị lớn nhất lúc bấy giờ, Nhà nước Eurasian Xô Viết và Đế chế Quốc Xã Oceania lại chuẩn bị cho một đại chiến lần nữa để phân chia thế giới cũ đã chẳng còn gì. Giữa nơi tử địa của nhân loại ấy, một đóa Tulip chớm nở.. - Một cuốn tiểu thuyết chiến tranh - phản địa đàng được lấy cảm hứng trực tiếp từ Thiên Đỉnh Máu (Blood Meridrian), Phía Tây Không Có Gì Lạ (All Quiet On Western Front), Khói lửa và 1984 trong bối cảnh hậu thế chiến

"This is a fantastic supernatural Western that oozes tension, grit, and mythic heft. Elias Thorne is a fascinating antihero; the curse is sinister, the villains are mundane and eldritch, and the unyielding pressure applies. This is more than another gunslinger story because of the balance of horror, fate, and moral choice; it’s about the will’s ability to fight against the inevitable." Character: Elias Thorne Charismatic, imperfect, and balancing on the line between survival and damnation. His arc is riveting, transforming from reckless gambler to self-sacrificing bearer of the burden. This will make readers root for him and fear for him. The Curse & Its Rules The idea of “borrowed luck” is pretty simple and yet horrifying. The gradual unraveling of Elias’s fortune provides natural suspense, and the Collector as its enforcer makes it all the more ominous. Malachai & The Collector Malachai himself is an intimate, humanistic danger, while the Collector is a more inexplicably dark and inescapable force that lends Elias’s fate a sense of claustrophobia. Their give-and-take maintains the tension. Moral Dilemma  The central question of sacrificing another or suffering the curse himself raises this above a mere survival story. That internal struggle is what will haunt readers. Cinematic Atmosphere: Dusty saloons, moonlit canyons, a town where curses are the currency—it drips with style. It’s a Western at its core but sprinkled with unsettling, supernatural dread. Areas for Enhancement: The Connection Currently, she mainly describes the curse and helps Elias on his journey. Make it personal; give her something to lose. Maybe she wants the amulet back, or she has her own desperate agenda. The Collector’s Voice It’s sinister, but how does it talk? If it had a sense of comedic absurdity, if it addressed him in riddles that pile onto Elias’s decisions, it would be much scarier. More Western-Infused Prose Your world seems increasingly Western, but you could drive the dialogue and narration deeper into the biting, poetic Western voice (Blood Meridian, The Sisters Brothers) and go a long way toward treating the reader to more immersion. [Book Wow Factor] That is a very powerful basis. With just a few tweaks to Selene and the Collector and a touch more Western style infusing the prose, this could be an instant classic. If this were on your shelf, you would snatch it up.

The Crown of Star. A mighty artifact that symbolizes the Divine Federations might across the galaxies. Gone. Missing. The Colony Planets region is on the brink of disaster after the uprising in the Federation. But that won't stop Leonard Haravok from seeking his revenge even if it comes at the expense of the Divine Federation. Meanwhile on a distant planet, millions of light years away from the Federation, a young woman is about to endeavor on a great journey as the planet undergoes a transformative event. An event that might be linked to her past and her family.

Diane's life crumbles when she discovers her husband Liam's affair with her sister Sophie. Betrayed and heartbroken, she retreats to her friend Joan's beach house, seeking solace. But as plans for revenge take shape, Diane uncovers darker secrets and hidden agendas. Pregnant and determined to protect her future, she embarks on a journey of survival, retribution, and unexpected alliances.

In 1946, Nazi Germany unexpectedly launched a large-scale counterattack, wiping out all Allied forces by luring Latin American countries to suddenly attack Texas. The United States, unable to stop the invasion, and with extreme political conflicts, fell into a civil war between factions. At the same time, Soviet leaders were unexpectedly assassinated. After the defeat in Berlin and the German counterattack on the capital Moscow, the Soviet government in Russia collapsed. A dark, gloomy world where fascism prevailed was established. Humanity witnessed the bloodiest period when the Western Revolutionary Front and the Southern Federation of the United States successively established their positions, overthrew Adolf Hitler’s world order and entered World War III, a nuclear war that pushed humanity to extinction. In the decades after the Great Extinction, most of humanity was either extinct or wiped out to the point of having to live in trenches. The two largest totalitarian states at that time, the Eurasian Soviet State and the Oceanian Nazi Empire, are preparing for another great war to divide the old world that has nothing left. In the midst of that dead zone of humanity, a Tulip is blooming.. – A dystopian war novel directly inspired by HOI4 TNO, All Quiet On Western Front, Fire and 1984 in the post-war context

[Life was Mediocre for Edward.] [A man who fought all his life.] [He started from the bottom, dirt poor, became an orphan, but he grew on his own, strived and worked hard and built himself a comfortable life.][ A Wife, Children, Money, everything.] [But everything changes when He dies in a car accident on his way from work.] [He then opens his eyes to find himself in a world different from his own.] "I'm-- I'm a baby??!!" -------------------------------------------------------- Western Fantasy.✅ swords n magic.✅ Horse riding and carriages.✅ Emperor and Nobles.✅ Cold and Ruthless mc. ✅ READ THE PROLOGUE, EVEN IF IT'S LONG AND HAS LITTLE TO NO DIALOGUE IT'LL MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND THE MAIN CHARACTER BETTER, HAHA. He's definitely not gonna be op from birth. [wink wink] NO HAREM, he does everything he can to get back to his wife on earth(he thinks he'll find her, lmao) WARNING: this is my first REAL novel after doing research and stuff, so don't expect genius God-like writing, but I will do my best. ACADEMY ARC ✅ WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? READ IT! It'll take a while for him to become stupidly OP but bare with me, I'm cooking something up, muhehehe I'll update Everyday, like a chapter or two a day, depending on my mood. 1100 - 1500 words per chapter.

He emerged from Hell Tower, one of Earth's most mysterious four forbidden zones, known as the Infernal Black Emperor who strikes terror into the hearts of his enemies! He is also the master of the Yin Yang Divine Needles, instilling fear into the Western world as the Eastern Divine Physician, with the ability to save lives with his left hand and take them with his right! Upon returning to the city, he marries the beautiful CEO of the Eastern Group, only to face his father-in-law's regret at the doorstep. 'I excel at two things, saving lives and taking them; the ones I choose to save, not even the King of Hell dares to claim, and those I choose to kill, not even the Heavens can save!' —— Ye Xuan

In the celestial empire, during the ninth year of the Mandate of Heaven, Chaos reigns across the land, and the people suffer. The royal governance collapses, and western barbarians with their pantheon of gods invade. New warlords arise, claiming territories; the Taiping rebels wreak havoc, leading to widespread misery. Calamities like floods, droughts, earthquakes, sandstorms, tornadoes, acid rain, blood moons, and meteor falls occur in succession. Countless demons roam, strange beings thrive, spirits mingle with the inexplicable, and mysterious phenomena arise. In these dark and tumultuous times, Tao Qian opens his eyes to find himself about to be beheaded at the vegetable market...

"Doctor, it seems there's something wrong with my emotions." "There's a clown in the West City circus who can make everyone laugh. I think he can certainly help you." "But Doctor... I am that clown." "..." ...... Waking up in a strange room, Leonard Churchill finds himself lying next to a stunning woman. Assuming good fortune has come knocking, but the eerie part is, she's a corpse without any heartbeat or breath. Just when he thinks he's been roped into a bizarre murder scene, After a closer inspection, He realizes, Shockingly, she isn't human! This is a fantastical world after the Great Catastrophe, under the fog-covered land lies countless Underground Cities left by the ancients. A Treasure Hunter wearing a clown mask travels alone in the dark. He is Joker Leonard Churchill, the Catastrophe King! PS. If you're out of books to read, you can check out the already fixed 3 million+ sales old book "Mechanical Alchemist".

Having transmigrated into the world of Journey to the West and become Tang Monk, equipped with a gaming system that allows for battling demons and leveling up, while looting equipment, from then on, the demons on the path to the Western Heaven were in danger. Monk Sha: Big Brother, it's not good, another demon has been captured by Master. Tang Monk: You all listen to me today, it's not you protecting your master on his journey to the Western Heaven to seek scriptures, but rather your master has to drag you all along, you know? Without you, your master alone would have fought, uh, made it to the Western Heaven by now...

Sanjay Pathak who is one of the successful businessmen and millionaires in the world got killed by an unknown sniper gunshot when he was in his car. He dies while accumulating a lot of regrets and sadness in his life's journey to become a millionaire. Unexpectedly, he was reincarnated into a western fantasy world which was filled with swords and magic. In his new body, as Daris Darkhold, a 7 year old peasant boy who had a similar appearance as him when he was young. To his surprise, he's born with incredible soul affinity and possesses the rarest magic — Black Magic which was hailed as Satan's Magic in this world. As the regret of never being filial son to his past parents… He takes responsibility to become the greatest Dark Magi and tries to return back to his real earth while adjusting to his current parents. But The Dark Magic he possesses acts as a symbiote which often lures him for infinite power and becomes a monster!

Cain Wright was born in the shadow of a legend. The son of Leonard Wright, an S-Class hero, and brother to Adrian Wright, a prodigy blessed with divine power. But when Cain placed his hand on the Awakening Pillar, fate branded him with the ultimate humiliation—an E-Rank. Weak. Worthless. A stain on the Wright name. Discarded. Forgotten. Left to rot. But when a dungeon portal swallows him whole, Cain is forced into a fight for survival. Beaten, broken, and on the brink of death, he awakens with a power unlike any other. [Skill Acquired: Apex Predator] —Copy and enhance any ability. The world that mocked him will soon tremble. From the lowest of the low, Cain rises alone to become an Apex Hunter who solos dungeons no team dares to enter. [WPC Entry] Please support me. ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

World-Building & Core Concept: A terrifying new game has taken over the world, and humanity has been forced to play. Mysterious forces have invaded, trapping players in a deadly survival game where they must face terrifying ghosts, unravel twisted rules, and risk death at every turn. One wrong move, and it’s game over. The Protagonist's Special Ability: Luca awakens a unique power called "Temptation of the Dead," which boosts his natural charm with ghosts, making them inexplicably drawn to him. This ability flips the traditional horror game on its head. Instead of feeling hunted, Luca begins to develop bizarre, often absurd interactions with the very creatures meant to kill him. Main Plot & Character Dynamics: As Luca's special ability makes him the center of attention for a host of creepy, otherworldly beings, his journey takes a strange turn: A seductive ghost nurse, eager for his help with an "IV," shows an unexpected vulnerability and creates a weird but endearing dynamic. A bloodthirsty vampire countess becomes fixated on Luca’s blood, turning her thirst into a strange form of flirtation. A skinning ghost relentlessly demands he help her complete the “perfect human skin,” leading to hilariously awkward situations. Other ghosts, like a ghost bride and zombie princess, also form twisted and complex relationships with him. Growth & Conflict: Luca evolves from a simple player into the "Doomed Knight," and his partnerships—and emotional entanglements—with ghosts drive the plot forward. In the early chapters, the ghost Lina risks everything to protect him, building a bond of trust. As the story progresses, deeper conflicts emerge, such as power struggles and mysteries tied to the game world’s origins, hinting at darker, more complex forces at play. Style & Highlights: This novel blends horror with comedy, using a light-hearted, humorous tone to defuse the tension of the typical horror game. Luca’s interactions with ghosts—who find him strangely irresistible—provide countless comedic moments. The vampire countess, with her elegance and bloodlust, offers a perfect example of the novel’s unique blend of humor and horror. The character lineup is diverse, with female ghosts featuring both Eastern and Western fantastical elements. For instance, the "Soul in the Painting" combines Chinese fantasy with Western vampire lore, offering a variety of “non-human romance” scenarios that fans of the genre will love. In Conclusion: Thriller: I Am the Death Knight! is a wild ride, full of dark humor, thrilling adventures, and unexpected twists. It’s perfect for fans of horror, romance, and everything in between, offering a fresh take on the genre that’s bound to keep you hooked!

In the distant future, the Supreme Deities of various pantheons vanish without a trace. With no one to stop them, demonic races rampage across the universe, crushing the celestial races. Their last stand in the Milky Way fails when a boy named Kaal discovers the primordial sword, *Asi*. Aligning with the demons, he topples the celestial order and crowns himself Xyrian, Sovereign of the Galactic Empire**. In exchange for peace, he offers the celestial bloodlines as eternal tribute. Now, anyone who awakens a celestial bloodline is hunted by Raiders, his enforcers spread across every star system. To protect the last remnants of celestial heritage, *Sol*, an entity born from the fusion of all surviving sun deities, gathers sages and warriors to establish two academies: *Western Celestial Academy* and *Eastern Celestial Academy*. There, students are trained and divided into houses based on their bloodline. Enter *Eliora Bat-El*, princess of Iberica, awakens the bloodline of angels on her 16th birthday—marking her for death. With Raiders closing in, her only hope lies in an unlikely ally: *Agastya*, a low-profile guild leader who holds one of the most powerful abilities in the universe—the *Astra System*, a vast repository of celestial weapons and lost knowledge. Fate pulls Agastya back into the battle he once walked away from. With Eliora at his side, he must rise once more—not just as a warrior, but as a legend.

Synopsis: Godfather of the Strongest Pantheon Once, Rohen stood at the pinnacle of faith as the revered Pope of the Radiant Church. But when the Radiant God fell, his divine power vanished overnight. Stripped of his authority, abandoned by his followers, and cast into despair—he thought it was the end. Until a mysterious system awakened. Ding! “Marriage and Offspring Power-Up System” activated! To regain his strength, Rohen must marry and sire children—the more he has, the stronger he becomes! But it’s not just about numbers—his offspring’s talents dictate his rise to godhood. From saintesses to dragon queens, elven priestesses to demon empresses, every union expands his divine bloodline, forging the strongest pantheon under his rule. As ancient gods stir, rival churches scheme, and war erupts across nations, Rohen seizes his chance. To reclaim his lost power, he will build a divine empire, crush his enemies, and ascend to true godhood! System Upgrades! Rapid Growth! Pantheon-Building! Faith, War, and Power Struggles! Romance, Kingdom Expansion, and Mythical Bloodlines! If you love system cultivation, mythological world-building, and OP protagonist domination, dive into this Western fantasy epic where the strongest god isn’t born—but made!

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

Luis Hartmann activated the mysterious Portal and began the journey of traveling between two worlds. In Immortal world, there are various immortal cultivators who can destroy mountains and live for thousands of years. In his own world, it is a Western fantasy realm where people can become knights or wizards, with different kinds of races. Luis, using the resources of both worlds, rises through the ranks. The life seed that knights awaken when becoming apprentice knights transforms into spiritual roots in the immortal world. With strategic wisdom, he helped his family become the eternal family, dominating both worlds. [Knight + Martial Arts + Immortal Cultivators + Family building]

Auren was the star of his generation. Graduated the combat school at the age of 12, mental fortitude was beyond his peers, and he was considered the talent of the Western State of Lysendral. It was for this reason that his awakening was greatly anticipated. Everyone was sure the star would receive a Divine Blessing from the Archon. And like others before him, be set on a definite journey to becoming the strongest Blessed in the history of the world. However, expectations were shattered when Auren awakened a Divine… Curse. “Such a phenomenon has never been heard of!” “How can a human awaken a curse! This is an abomination! Kill him! Sacrifice him to the archons!” In such a slight moment of appointment, Auren's entire life came crashing down. And he became a national criminal. Locked up and sentenced to death for having receiving a curse instead of a blessing. A 16 year old boy was ruthlessly killed by a guillotine and offered as a sacrifice to prevent doom… and the people relished in it. However, this was not the end for Auren. [Congratulations, you have died by execution], [Conditions have been met] [You have challenged your first fester.] [A requiem beckons onto you..] [...Your resurrection awaits.] Having broken the shackles of death, Auren rises again to seek vengeance and destroy not just the nation that had killed him but tear down the very existence of the archons themselves. But is everything really as it seems?

in  the western continent,the draconian empire's ruler maximus pendragon's bastard son the divine rank and knight imperial knight commander Nathaniel  pendragon is lured Into a trap and killed by his true born half brother the empire's crown prince Alfred pendragon with the help of two of the empire's other  five divine rank knights as he fears his bastard brothers martial prowess eclipses his and he may one day lay claim to the throne should his father pass away  so alfred hatches a scheme and  with the emperor's permission Alfred's cunning plan is done resulting  in Nathaniel being killed, Nathaniel  is then reincarnated by the star god vol in nova kingdom south of the draconian empire in the southern continent as Crown Prince James Alexander von Nova the oldest son òf the current king Augustine von nova whose growing old and with no male heir just three older daughters James mother is of low born in this life as well , given a system and a mission to make the nova kingdom into one of the strongest nations in world. With the star god vol help he will get the power needed to take revenge on the pendragon royal family, James must navigate  navigate through political intrigues and harsh battlefields to achieve his and vol’s goal

In a world where werewolves thrive under the watchful eyes of the Moon Goddess, fate is believed to be absolute—until Eila Johnson proves otherwise. Born into a once-powerful bloodline that fell into ruin, Eila’s life has been far from privileged. As the eldest of nine siblings, she grew up in a household filled with love but plagued by financial hardship. Her parents, serve as house helpers in the Moon Treasure Pack. Despite her circumstances, Eila has always been special. On her sixteenth birthday she received some rare powers that set her apart from her peers, marking her for a destiny greater than she could have ever imagined. But the true shock comes when she senses her mate—none other than Leonard Blackwell, the wealthy and elusive Beta of the Moon Treasure Pack. The only known werewolf to have lost his fated mate. Until Eila. Their connection is undeniable, but Leonard is unwilling to accept what fate has given him. But is that all to there fate? There are secrets waiting to be uncovered. Eila’s journey is only beginning—a journey filled with love and affection, but also betrayal, struggle, pain, and sadness. The Moon Goddess does not make mistakes, but has she made an exception this time? Or is Eila destined to change the very fabric of fate itself?

After waking on the shores of an unfamiliar land, with no memories of his past, Cyrus must set off on a journey to discover who he is. His only hints are a strange amulet, which speaks of a place known as the Arbor Sanctum, and a mysterious type of magic, never before seen. Fortunately, he gains the aid of a wizards apprentice, who joins him as he travels across the land of Arkendel. Together, they must find the ones known as the Altier, who have hidden themselves away in the mountains along the western coast. Yet, even as they travel, a plague of black magic envelops the land, turning those its infects to stone. In order to overcome it, Cyrus will have to learn how to control his magic, but it may come at the cost of his humanity.

A ruthless corporate overlord, Leonard "Leo" Ashford, known for his cutthroat business tactics and insatiable greed, dies from a heart attack atop his golden throne. Instead of eternal rest, he reincarnates into a fantasy world as Duke Alistair du Montfort, an obese, disgraced noble mocked for his laziness and indulgence. However, he possesses Devourer Magic, allowing him to absorb mana, skills, and knowledge. Determined to dominate this new world like he did in business, Alistair embarks on a journey of conquest, political maneuvering, and self-reinvention.

Humbra bleeds, devastated by an unrelenting race for survival against the Leirions—powerful monsters intoxicated by their bloodlust. Amidst this chaos, a young orphan, haunted by his brutal past, discovers he is the catalyst to a greater future—a future far darker than he could ever imagine. This is Leonard, a boy whose destiny entwines with ancient secrets, betrayals beyond reckoning, and a world-shattering rage. Humanity already struggles on the edge of the abyss. The light of hope has long been extinguished, ushering in the darkness and heralding echoes of lament... But from this despair, a new hope flickers: the Neumonds, wielders of powers that transcend life and death. Are they saviors... or harbingers of a final, devastating curse? Will Leonard save them all... or will his desire for vengeance end in a valiant death?

This book in its multifaceted sophistication made me to discover more about myself as it progresses, Trin is an outward expression of an all African mind of a juvenile prodigy, she's free from everything and though this novel is complicated when tried to comprehend in the western sense, you'll find it enriching if you seek boundlessness and infinite wisdom and awareness, it encompasses wishful thinking, fantasy and reality. Without having written this book down and having no editor and starting on the 50th day into this contest, am happy at how far I've come, haven't planned any of these, have an interesting reading time and thanks immeasurably!

As the author of this book I should give a fair warning: the first chapters are a scam!! Okay, let me explain. The character that you most likely think is the protagonist, is not the protagonist. Why? Honestly, idk, I just felt like doing it. Makes the story feel more realistic and approachable because every character is worth something. The story follows a male lead, Ju Min-Jung, who at one point in his life was a normal middle-aged man from Korea. He gets transmigrated to a world called Einar as Lychipher Klein in which becoming quote-unquote a "god", is not just possible, but relatively common. Years have gone by in a flash and Lychipher has enjoyed a simple and laid-back life, going by the nickname of Whiskey. The story starts when a contracted guild summons the lovecraftian inspired eldritch entity known as Dietrich, which fragmented itself into several variants born from chosen women. The fragments each have the distinct feature of white hair and can be released when the variant is killed. When all the variants are killed each fragment will be fused allowing Dietrich to form in Einar. This quickly escalates into family feuds, mystery, mystism and the occult. Questions emerge perpetually the instant one is answered, mysterious forces are at work pulling the strings behind closed curtains and fate seems to be the greatest for of all.... What to expect: Firstly is the world of Einar. It's a world entirely fictional so don't try to wrap your head around the timeline because I honestly just smashed several themes that I liked together. Originally, I chose for late 16th century baroque and renaissance, but later I also added elements of the western victorian era, the wild west and more. Now the next thing to expect is probably not something you'll appreciate much, and that is slow pacing. I know, I know —you're probably screaming "whyyy!?". But it's best for the story to play out the way it should, ya' know- instead of rushing it. Besides, going for a mysterious factor demands slow pacing because otherwise the mystery is short-lived.