Is In Cold Blood The First True Crime

His mother died when she gave birth to him, his father a physically abusive alcoholic. Life is not kind to Darius King. Darius would have dreams of being in a world of magic, but alas, his dreams would always end. He hated life, and life hated him, so he ended both his and his father's. When reincarnating into a peasant-like lifestyle as Liam, in the town of Ucladd, Darius realizes he has entered the world of cultivation! With his ambitious, ruthless, and curious nature combining into one, he paves a bloody path to power. Shifting his gaze from the Earth towards the Sky, nothing will stop him on his path for strength. "I will touch the stars... or die trying." ==================== Note: NO R-18, R**e, Romance or pre-marital handholding. I take no pleasure in writing such things. There's a bunch of killing and gruesome descriptions though. The novel is a bit slow in the first chapters, but after that, it picks up and gets significantly better. Also, the power system is similar to BotDS, but I've asked the author for permission to use it. It's also heavily inspired my writing, but the beginning is where its most prevalent. Discord: due to spam bots joining, the server is invite only. My discord tag is: covidcandy I welcome criticism and feedback with open arms, as long as it's actual advice. Note, if your review has any spoilers without the spoiler tag, I will have to delete it. One last note, if you're going to, please don't buy privilege by the end of the month since it'll reset at the starting of every month. Art is not mine - source: no clue. Please comment if you want me to take it down.

In a state ruled by four powerful mafia groups—Heart, Spade, Clover, and Diamond—each crime syndicate operates under a strict hierarchy modeled after a deck of cards. The Kings reign as ruthless leaders, the Jacks serve as their trusted right-hand men, and the Aces are the most valuable yet independent assets. But beneath this system of order lies a web of betrayal, power struggles, and a fractured past. An unfortunate turn of events forces Vincent "Vin" Archer into the Clover group. How will he survive?

On a luxurious private island, Lila Evadne, a world-renowned pianist, attends the wedding of her ex, Nate Hawthorne, who is still obsessively in love with her. Surrounded by old friends—Rafe, the mysterious heir and close friend, secretly in love with her, and Charlie, their free-spirited friend, heir to a media empire, trying to make sure that nothing bad would happen between his friends. As the wedding weekend unfolds, Lila finds herself trapped in a tangled web of desire and rivalry, the island's beauty masking a storm of simmering jealousies, buried secrets and toxic emotions. In the heat of the moment, Lila must confront not only the ghosts of her past but also the dangerous allure of the men who love her, forcing her to choose between loyalty, love and a future free of their obsessions. A gripping tale of power, passion, and betrayal, where paradise becomes a prison of unspoken desires, and one woman’s heart hangs in the balance.

I have a rare symptoms I can smell their blood and I can see them in slow motion when I focus, but My mom said it was nothing and I just live with it. I don't have any problem with this so I just don't ask anymore. One night I went to meet with a girl from dating site and she start acting weird.....

•~Character Guide –––———————––– Jiwon Schmidt (33yo) – South Korean-German, Former Lawyer, Now a Wanted Man Once a hopeful and ambitious lawyer, Jiwon built a life based on control and reason—until one mistake shattered everything. Now, his past has caught up to him in the worst way possible. With sharp brown eyes, tousled black hair, and a lean but resilient build, he looks every bit the man who has fought to survive. But survival becomes much harder when he’s kidnapped by the ghost of his past. Sergei Mikhailovich Valery Karpov "Smert" (22yo) – Russian, Ruthless Mafia Enforcer At sixteen, he was abandoned. At twenty-two, he is a man shaped by cruelty and revenge. The underworld knows him as "Smert"—Death itself. With an imposing presence, silver-blond hair, and icy blue eyes, he hides his fury behind a cold, calculated mask. Raised under the iron fist of the Russian mafia, Sergei has become one of the most feared enforcers in his organization. And now, he has the man who betrayed him right where he wants him. ___________________________________ Jiwon Schmidt never expected his past to come back in the form of a nightmare. Kidnapped and dragged into the mansion of Sergei [Smert] Mikhailovich Valery Karpov, a man feared for his ruthlessness, Jiwon soon realizes he’s at the mercy of someone who holds a deep, personal grudge against him. What he doesn’t know is that Sergei is the very boy he abandoned years ago—now a merciless beast, forged by betrayal and fueled by vengeance. Trapped in a cruel game of power and retribution, Jiwon must figure out why he's been targeted before it's too late. But Sergei’s hatred is tangled with painful memories and twisted desire, making him an unpredictable captor. As their past collides with the brutal present, obsession, revenge, and long-buried emotions ignite a deadly dance—one that neither of them may survive. ___________________________________ |Sergei’s rage is only beginning when the truth is revealed, will Jiwon survive?| {Some wounds never heal… and in the final chapters, you’ll see just how deep they go.}

Han Jin, a modern playboy, dies in a reckless spree only to awaken in the Tianhua Empire as the third son of Chancellor Han Zheng, a titan of power. But this isn’t just a second chance—bound to his soul is the enigmatic Dominance System, a mysterious force that thrives on awe, fear, and envy, granting him strength and secrets for every heart he sways. Armed with his father’s might and a system’s edge, Han Jin carouses through the capital—until the Emperor decrees a marriage to Mu Qing, a warlord whose beauty masks the blood of 380,000 fallen foes. Thrust into a web of scheming princes, vengeful rivals, and his own cunning kin, Han Jin must wield his system to turn foes into pawns and allies into legends. Mu Qing, though, is no prize to be tamed—her battlefield genius threatens the throne, and their union is a chain to bind her fury. As their fiery clash ignites, Han Jin’s dominance grows, but so do the stakes: a war brews that could crown him emperor—or shatter his soul. In a realm of silk, steel, and system-fueled ambition, one question burns: can a rogue master a warlord who carves empires?

Heartbroken and desperate, high school student Isao is forced to flee to the Japanese countryside after a devastating breakup. His ex-girlfriend's powerful father is determined to make his life a nightmare, leaving Isao with no choice but to disappear. As he struggles to adapt to his new life in isolation, old wounds refuse to heal, and the past threatens to catch up with him. But in this quiet town, where no one knows his name, will Isao find a new life, or does new danger lurk around the corner?

"I want a divorce," Xia Yuqing declared, placing the signed papers on her husband's desk. His response? "Pay up 50 million for breaching the marriage contract.... or make my mother despise you." Once a powerful empress in her past life, Xia Yuqing has now transmigrated into the body of a woman with the same name, bound in a loveless contract marriage. Fed up and desperate for freedom, she decides to do both: become a money-making machine and a mother-in-law's worst nightmare. But her plans start to hilariously backfire when her cold, distant husband suddenly begins to fall for her. And there's a catch—he looks just like the emperor, her husband from her past life. Now, what will Xia Yuqing do when her cold husband demands a chance at their relationship? Will the once-powerful empress choose her freedom, or will she surrender to the love she never saw coming?

In a world shattered by family secrets and unforeseen revelations, Alejandro Miguel "Miggy" Sansebastian finds himself at a crossroads of love, loss, and self-discovery. As he grapples with the sudden loss of his father and the unveiling of a hidden half-sister, Miggy's once-tranquil life is thrust into turmoil. Amidst the chaos, a chance encounter leads him to a love that transcends his past traumas and offers a glimmer of hope in the darkness. Join Miggy on a poignant journey of healing, acceptance, and the enduring power of love in the face of life's unexpected twists and turns.

Izumi Kurogane was just a normal high schooler—until he got caught up with Marina Ashford, the untouchable rich girl with a secret love for anime. Between school festivals, intense rivalries, and Marina’s overprotective bodyguards plotting in the background, Izumi finds himself in way more chaos than he signed up for. From late-night calls to anime club shenanigans, their worlds keep colliding. But with every challenge, their bond grows stronger—whether they admit it or not.

[ON HAITUS UNTIL 21ST MARCH][SOCIALS AT BOTTOM] ______________________________________ It's 1983. In a world where humanity is plunged in threats by creatures called Eclipses, Hikaru Shimo is a no ordinary teen boy with an ambition to defend humanity from these creatures. However, things go south when one fateful night he has an encounter with a man from over a thousand years ago and Hikaru's story starts getting more adventurous with Hikaru finding out more about himself and his past of the Shimo Clan. Delve into the world of The Withering Cold, where Hikaru alongside many likeable characters challenge their limits against the Eclipses and the twisted humans who go by the name: "New Faith Order". ______________________________________ Notes: - To better understand, read the auxiliary chapters they'll get you understanding the power system and etc. - This Novel isn't the usual ordinary system or reincarnation type novel. It's simply a work of fiction that is inspired by battle shonen manga's. - Expect amazing choreography and rich details and character writing from the novel. - Lack of sexual content, usually satisfied by hidden innuendos. - Cover Art and Character Art in the Novel is by Me. - Expected Length of the Novel: 200 Chapters - Publishing Frequency: 3-4 Chapters a week. ______________________________________ Socials: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8mgFz7RVFm insta - https://www.instagram.com/therealwitheringcold?igsh=MTRwNjVnaHZvZ214eA== ______________________________________

By day, Hina Suzune is the powerful and untouchable CEO of the Suzune Conglomerate. By night, she is the Chess Serial Killer—a ruthless serial killer who punishes cheaters, believing that deception has no place in the game of intellect. While she continues her perfect killings in secret, a group of detectives is determined to solve the case and reveal the infamous serial killer. But as they chase the chess serial killer they remain unaware that the mastermind they seek knew everything from them—watching, waiting, and always one move ahead of them.

Las sombras de Anthropótita siempre han susurrado secretos. En las noches más frías, cuando el viento arrastra murmullos entre los árboles y las luces de las aldeas titilan como luciérnagas moribundas, los ancianos cuentan historias de seres ocultos. Relatos que los niños escuchan con asombro y los adultos descartan con una sonrisa. Pero las historias no son solo cuentos. Son advertencias. Algo ha despertado. Thio lo ha sentido en la forma en que las ciudades refuerzan sus muros, en los ojos temerosos de los viajeros que hablan de figuras que desaparecen en la bruma. Mercenario por necesidad, más valiente que prudente, él vive al filo de la incertidumbre, llevando en su pasado un peso que pocos conocen. No es un héroe, ni pretende serlo. Pero cuando Matt, un joven de mirada asustada y propósito inquebrantable, lo busca con una súplica desesperada, su destino toma un nuevo rumbo. Mujeres han desaparecido sin dejar rastro. Las pistas llevan a lo desconocido, a los límites de lo que la razón se atreve a aceptar. Lo que comenzó como una simple misión de rescate pronto se convierte en algo más grande, más oscuro. En Anthropótita, la línea entre mito y realidad se desdibuja, y Thio y Matt están a punto de cruzarla. Porque en las sombras, algo los observa. Y ha estado esperando.

Kicked out by her stepmother and desperate, Freda marries Raymond for survival. Their marriage, built on necessity, takes a twist when Raymond loses his memory. Heartbroken, Freda uncovers dark family secrets and faces danger from unexpected enemies. Will she find justice and reclaim her life, or will the past destroy everything she holds dear?

After his elder sister's death, Koa finds himself alone in this dark world, shrouded in mystery. His new life comes with many obstacles, and although he tries to live as peacefully as possible, it seems as if everything in this world is trying to kill him.

"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]

Aurora, the most sought-after courtesan, was consumed by her obsession with avenging her family’s death by murdering the king. However, fate took an unexpected turn when she unknowingly saved the very man she despised, setting in motion a series of unforeseen troubles.

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

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When Qin Ke woke up after her death, she realized that she was lying in a bridge hole, surrounded by darkness and a few dead people, and there was a game panel right in front of her. 　　The panel was very familiar to her, and it was the very game she had been playing before her sudden death. 　　It's a crime solving and mystery solving game where the player is drawn into the intrigue of multiple cases, each with their own unique escape challenges and surprises. 　　Surprises? Surprise! 　　It's exciting when you put it in a game, but it's deadly when you put it in reality! 　　There are thrilling unsolved cases waiting for you to scout, find out who is the culprit, be careful of the people around you, even passers-by may be hiding a big secret!

Protagonist: Huang Zhong: Male, 17 years old at the beginning of the story, in the critical period of youth rebellion. He is thin, with slightly messy short hair, and his eyes are often stubborn and confused. Because he grew up in a repressive family environment for a long time, he is sensitive and has a strong self-esteem. He usually wears simple T-shirts and jeans, and there are occasionally some stains on his clothes, which is a small portrayal of his unruly life. He lives with his parents in a residential building in an old community. The small and dim room carries his countless sleepless nights. The walls of the room are covered with posters of his favorite rock bands, which is his yearning for freedom. Key characters: Father: Male, in his forties, an ordinary factory worker, busy all day for the family's livelihood. Long-term fatigue makes him slightly hunched, and his face is full of traces of time. He is not good at speaking and has serious communication barriers with Huang Zhong. When Huang Zhong rebels and makes mistakes, he always treats him in a simple and rough way, which also deepens the gap between father and son. Mother: Female, also in her forties, is an ordinary housewife with a gentle but somewhat cowardly personality. Faced with the conflict between her husband and son, she often feels powerless and can only cry secretly. She always manages the big and small affairs of the family, trying to maintain this shaky home with silent efforts. Best friend: Male, about the same age as Huang Zhong, a boy with a generous personality and a strong sense of friendship. He is tall and strong, with two deep dimples when he smiles, giving people a sunny and cheerful feeling. He and Huang Zhong met on the street and experienced many rebellious days together. When Huang Zhong was in danger, he always stood up without hesitation. The injury that time to protect Huang Zhong became an important opportunity for Huang Zhong's life transformation.

In a galaxy torn apart by war, Kia Mercer, a gifted ship designer and mechanic, wants nothing more than to keep his head down and his hands busy. But with the Stellar Union locked in a brutal conflict against the Coalition—an alliance of rebellious human settlements—Kia is conscripted into service, forced to apply his expertise to the Union’s war machine. Everything changes when a routine salvage mission leads him to the discovery of an ancient warship buried deep within a forgotten world. Unlike anything seen in modern spacefaring civilizations, the vessel is a relic of a lost empire, brimming with dormant technology far beyond the reach of humanity’s warring factions. More than just a ship, it holds the last remnants of a once-great civilization—and it has chosen Kia as its inheritor. As he unlocks the secrets of the ship and its people’s legacy, Kia finds himself caught between the ambitions of the Stellar Union, the desperate resistance of the Coalition, and those who would see the lost technology erased from history. But the warship isn’t just a relic—it’s a weapon powerful enough to change the course of history. With the fate of the galaxy in his hands, Kia must decide whether to bow to the demands of the present or forge a new future from the ashes of the past.

Crime run's through the streets, Thugs run the streets, the cops are corrupt. Crime lords fight for territory, But what happens if one man fights back. What if one man could change the tides of the Crime War forever?

Waking up without warning in the middle of nowhere. No memory of what happened. You find yourself in an unfamiliar world, with its own customs, morals, and ways of life. How do you survive when you have nothing? How far would you go to stay alive? Would you be willing to sell or buy the unthinkable? Would you compromise your morals just to survive? What would you do if everything you thought you knew about yourself and your limits was put to the test?

After a sudden coma three years ago, I gradually found that the world around me had changed: My mother's personality changed suddenly, with frequent violent tendencies and even suspected poisoning behavior, and she imprisoned me in the room for three years; meanwhile, I have been continuously suffering from mental torture by mysterious whispers, and only a confined space can alleviate the symptoms. In this abnormal world, I'm the normal one. Why do you all say I'm crazy?