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

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

How would you feel when you died and saw yourself in the future but this future is not one you wished for even your enemy to wake up to. When Captain Aria, a decorated soldier medic, is killed in battle, she is mysteriously transported to a damaged future, where she must navigate through an apocalypse, she must confront her own mortality, and fight to restore hope in a desperate world. In the year 2024, Captain Aria , a highly skilled and fearless soldier medic was part of an elite special forces unit. During this critical mission, she was fatally wounded and left for dead. However, Aria's death is only the beginning as She was thrown through time and space to the year 2178, where a catastrophic apocalypse has transformed the world into a wasteland. Aria awakens in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape that has been scarred by environmental disasters, nuclear devastation, and mutated insects. The once blue skies is now a toxic haze that reeks of ash and smoke. Aria was determined to survive this apocalypse and as she struggles to survive with her marine skills, she discovers some scattered survivors and someone she held dear. *** Released times are every day. I might release from 1_4 chapters a day so expect to read continuously. hehe ******** NOTE: This book is participating in Cupid Quill October so please your vote, gifts and comments is deeply appreciated

A thousand years after the Undead Empire vanished, the little skeleton who used to farm was still tending to his fields, until the summoning portal reopened. "Are you guys hungry? I’ve been farming for a thousand years and have stored a tiny bit of food." "Have these fields been deserted? Can I plant things?" "The princess's city on the hill doesn’t allow farming? Then never mind, I won't go." "They want to tax me but won't let me farm? Wipe them out!"

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

The first day of school doesn't go as planned. Nikko is late and he's literally running to school. He's so nervous, and the random guy that laughed at him while rushing through a crossroad, didn't add up to his mood.... *I am not an owner of the cover photo*

In a small town in south korea women started to die and they concluded that there was a serial killer in the town. In this same town, a girl, abandoned by her parents because of her choice of career, meets her old neighbour, and her first crush. He remembered her and they start meeting again, but there was times when she had the feeling of constantly being watch, soon they started dating, everyone appreciated him except from one of her friends. He thought that the guy seemed too obsessed with her and could cause her harm, but she couldn't care less. But as days passed she started to notice everything, his unhealthy attachment to her, and she started feeling paranoid, about being watch constantly.

Journey of a betrayed soldier in a apocalyptic fantasy world. No string attached, he will decide his own fate prevail or perish. Not every fantasy world is a good place. Sometimes, it's worse than where we came from.

Every investigation that gets assigned to S.C.I team are mass murders that are committed by unpredictable serial killers who use gruesome methods of slaughter. However , amidst the glory of crime scenes and the fiery battle of wits, the love of the young men still blooms.

In a world where humanity keeps declining, just like today's reality, we see how our protagonist Kiyoshi's life unfolds piece by piece.

Does anyone expect to see DEATH on their birthday? No. She neither. But she saw. And not just one or two but the death of her entire family. She like anyone else also wanted to enjoy that special day when she was supposed to be the happiest. Her Birthday. But it turned out to be one of the saddest and most painful days of her life. Then what? She was supposed to feel devastated and have a trauma that would take ages to get used to right? But alas! The poor child did not even have time to grieve. Another tragedy hit her. After losing her family she was only left with her best buddy. But as luck would have it she also lost her in the most cruel way possible. A second trauma scarred the life of the tiny child who had just reached the age to understand the world. But that was still not the end. It looked like she was in the middle of a tragic ocean where wave after wave of miserable experiences crashed into her one after another. On top of that, she seemed to be some kind of evil force that sucked the life out of everyone who showed her kindness. Thus at the age of five, she learnt her lesson to be independent in the harshest ways possible from Life. But those experiences made the once helpless and weak girl, the strong, independent and powerful woman she is today, Olivia Basu. Since then she kept all her actions in control until that one encounter at VN High School during her mission as an undercover student named Ankita Dey. ______________ This story consists of several side couples some of whom belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This is a slow burn. Contains mature content. THE COVER PHOTO IS FROM PINTEREST

The main character of our story "Johan Das" returns to his village after 15 years, and finds everything has changed there. One night "Johann Das" discovers some terrible truth that destroys his entire childhood, faith and love. please enjoy my novel and support me ❣️

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

Three years ago, Su Luo was betrayed, his cultivation stripped away, leaving him a powerless live-in son-in-law, scorned and humiliated. But now, he has returned as a sovereign, unrivaled across the heavens and earth. With world-defying medical mastery in one hand and unparalleled martial prowess in the other, he proclaims: This time, I will make the world tremble at my name and quake at the sound of my voice.

In life, there are a lot of things that we can't seem to understand. We barely know anything about ourselves and that caused a mess for a certain young girl. Will the lost girl find her way? Now, shall we have a conversation? From the depths of your very being.

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

In 31 days, I will have aged another year. In 30 days, I will be killed. In 28 days, I will have fought someone I believed to be my closest ally. In 21 days, I will have lost everyone I held dearest to me. In 14 days, I will be betrayed. In 7 days, I will cause a war. Tonight, I will have gone mad. 

The Ye family is one of the top families in Yanjing and across the country. Yet, Ye Chen is despised by everyone as a live-in son-in-law. No one knows his true identity. In the end, those who look down on him will kneel before him, trembling with fear, and respectfully call him "Master"!

In the cutthroat world of high fashion and cutting-edge technology, two titans stand on opposite sides of the battlefield: Isla Han, a powerful CEO known for her cold determination, and Jin Woo Kang, a charismatic tech genius shaking up the industry with his revolutionary wearable designs. Their rivalry is the talk of the city, their mutual hatred evident in every heated exchange and corporate maneuver. For Isla, her fashion empire is more than just business; it’s a legacy built from the ground up with relentless grit. She’s vowed never to let anyone—especially a cocky newcomer—jeopardize her reign. Jin Woo, however, is undeterred. With his bold innovations and fearless ambition, he’s ready to dominate the fashion world and knock Isla off her throne. But as their professional war escalates, so do the sparks between them. Behind the cutting remarks and strategic power plays, a dangerous attraction brews. As secrets from the past come to light and both find themselves facing battles far deeper than corporate warfare, Isla and Jin Woo must decide: will they tear each other apart, or is there something stronger than hatred binding them together? In a world where love and hate collide, can two sworn enemies find common ground, or will their desires destroy them both?

**Rep the Paranoiac Synopsis**: In a world where loneliness and the desire for attention are at an all-time high, Rep is an 18-year-old who feels invisible and ignored. Struggling with his paranoia and a deep yearning for recognition, he draws inspiration from infamous serial killers to finally stand out. As he embarks on a series of shocking crimes, Rep believes the fame he so desires is within his reach, spiraling into violence and despair. As his actions become increasingly audacious, he finds himself in an internal battle between his quest for notoriety and the consequences of his actions. After being captured by the police, Rep is taken to prison, where, isolated in a solitary cell, he confronts his own mind. In the climactic moment, as he looks at the shadow on the wall, Rep whispers "I found myself", revealing the complexity of his journey. "Rep the Paranoiac" is a psychological thriller that explores the limits of sanity, the search for identity and what it truly means to be recognized in a world that seems to forget those who need attention the most.

Com a invasão dos aethyris e o caos dominando a Terra, dois deuses fazem uma aposta decisiva: um humano escolhido receberá um grande poder. Se ele usar essa habilidade para o bem, a humanidade e os aethyris serão salvos; se falhar, a destruição será inevitável. Agora, o futuro de duas raças depende de Ren, um jovem que já vislumbrou o inferno na Terra.

Jake Brown is a starting freshman in college who has absolutely no experience falling in love, let alone be in a romantic relationship. All he ever did was study. One day, he was involved in a serious accident which caused him to have a concussion and since then had memory gaps and rifts. Fast forward on the first day of college he comes across Rose Sanchez. Fate plays its part and entangles the two into a swirl of emotions as they ‘get to know each other’. Will they get past the serendipity test? Or will they get overcome by the serendipity curse? Will they commemorate how they are related? Or will the secrecy of their past be buried and retained in the past?

In the year 2150, humanity has spread across the stars, colonizing distant planets and establishing a network of space stations. Among these interstellar pioneers is Captain Aria Valen, a decorated pilot and commander of the starship Elysian. Dedicated to her mission and crew, Aria has little time for romance, having locked away her heart after a past betrayal. On a routine mission to deliver supplies to the remote colony of Zephyr-9, Aria's ship encounters a mysterious distress signal emanating from an uncharted planet. Reluctantly, she diverts course to investigate, discovering a small, crashed vessel and a lone survivor: Dr. Ethan Cross, a brilliant and enigmatic astrophysicist. Ethan, working on a top-secret project, claims to have unlocked secrets about a rare cosmic phenomenon that could revolutionize space travel. Despite his guarded demeanor, Aria is drawn to his intellect and quiet strength. As they work together to repair Ethan's ship and uncover the truth behind his research, their mutual respect blossoms into something deeper. However, their growing connection is tested by external threats. A ruthless space pirate, Captain Lyra Nox, seeks the same knowledge Ethan possesses and will stop at nothing to obtain it. Aria and Ethan must navigate treacherous space battles, decipher hidden codes, and outmaneuver Lyra's relentless pursuit. As danger looms, Aria and Ethan realize that their bond is not just a fleeting romance but a powerful alliance that could alter the fate of humanity. Together, they must make a choice: protect their newfound love or sacrifice it to save countless lives. "WE FELL IN LOVE IN SPACE" is a tale of adventure, trust, and the unbreakable bonds forged among the stars. It's a journey that explores the limits of human courage and the infinite possibilities of love.

Jess has long for a partner by her side to cement a lifelong relationship. Then Mr. Alejandro Sanchez dropped into her life the embodiment of perfection can she resist or will she be engulfed by him? keep reading to find out

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

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