Bearing An Hourglass

A fast-paced story of assassination picking off his adversaries and leaders one by one. How he attained a fearful reputation, worry not, because we’re cutting to the core of the issue with an insight into the real assassin's code. What’s more, a hallmark of the killings was made public as possible so as to sow maximum fear, overwhelmingly ending in the assassin’s death. He turned himself into a calculating machine, an extremely terrifying assassin that would give nightmares to the enemies and feared by the underworld including the SAS, CIA, and M16 Government. Of course, this was no trivial task requiring both skill and training. The greatest benefit of becoming a skilled fighter was mentored by two elderly couples who were not in this world that has unimaginable power of life forces. A true story with fantasy. Let’s rock on….

(AI Generated Cover) "Compassion. Tell me, what is compassion? Is it a virtue? Or a weakness? A sign of naivety, or wisdom? Or is it one of those ideals that treads the line of ruin and preservation, an unfathomable ideal who's understanding surpasses the mortal mind; only being truly understood by the gods. Mortals struggle with it, wielding compassion like a sword from which they use by holding its blade not handle..." Growing up Reshi never lived a good life. His life had either been bad or worse, or sometimes just bad waiting to happen. Then life decided to crank it up a notch. His family died. Then he died. Then he got slapped by a deity and wacked into the world of his new favourite novel. Here perhaps you maybe thinking he was living a life of riches. Was he the main character? Was he living a life of riches and joy? Was he gifted cheats and powers beyond belief? Was he a cool extra, loved by others and leading a simple life, only being unfortunately dragged into the plotline due to his outstanding moral. Well, partially. He definitely wasn't loved. Not when he transmigrated into the body of Arthur Gravewalker. The Son of the Duke on the modern world of Pandora where humans settled after leaving Earth hundreds of years ago. He was a minor antagonist, not even one that appeared in the main story, with at least a couple of chapters outlining his villainous ways! No, he was some antagonist used to spice up the past of one of the main cast during a flashback scene in the book. So peace was a thing Reshi wouldn't find even in this life. No, he'd have to work for it. Fight for it, give everything he had to suffer and claw to strength, so that finally. He might actually be able to live in peace.

In The Shadows' Burden: The one Who Bears All, the story follows Umbra, an enigmatic and immensely powerful god known for his boundless love and unshakable will. As the strongest among the gods, Umbra stands apart, choosing not to wield his power for harm, which earns him the deep love and loyalty of the people. This adoration, combined with the unwavering support of the Shadows—his devoted followers—fuels the envy and resentment of other gods who feel threatened by his unbreakable will. Unable to tarnish Umbra's character directly, these jealous gods conspire to alter time itself, manipulating both past and future events to rewrite the truth of who Umbra truly is. They influence the very narration of his story, casting doubt on what is real and what is fabricated. As part of their scheme, they force Umbra into a relentless cycle of reincarnation, subjecting him to endless forms of suffering before each rebirth. Each life brings its own torment, compelling him to bear the weight of existence in all its forms. As we travel through Umbra's lives with him, we will encounter an array of overpowered characters, each with their own unique abilities and motivations. The veil of deception slowly lifts, revealing hidden truths and a complex past shaped by betrayal, love, and resilience. Ultimately, The Shadows' Burden becomes a powerful exploration of faith, truth, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery amid a universe determined to hide it.

Once the brightest star, Yun Chen lost everything after an accident left him paralyzed. He witnessed both the best and worst of those around him, eventually seeking solace in virtual reality games that simulated an ancient cultivation world. In the game, he became the leader of a clan, a master in every field, and a warrior who bravely fought against the hordes of zombies and demons that ravaged the land. He ranked first on all the leaderboards and was worshipped as a god. However, even the greatest heroes must face death. But Yun Chen remained calm. He did everything he wanted to do and even planned his death so he could be reborn as an NPC of his beloved game… huh? NPC?

Evander stands on a battlefield drenched in ash and blood, the final echoes of war fading into silence. His comrades—the legendary Five Heroes—lie fallen around him, their sacrifice in vain. The enemy they fought to destroy still looms, and the world teeters on the edge of ruin. As death closes in, Evander is offered an impossible chance: to return to the past and change everything. Burdened by guilt and driven by desperation, he awakens years before the war, a nameless figure in a world that has yet to break. But changing fate is no simple task. To prevent the deaths of those he failed, Evander must rise from obscurity and seize power within the Academy of Eternal Dawn. Yet, every choice he makes ripples into an uncertain future, and unseen forces begin to stir, sensing the shift in fate. The war hasn’t begun, but its shadows are already reaching for him. each chapter will be about 800-1200 words

"In a world where even the shadows have stories to tell, I discovered that the forgotten can wield the mightiest tales" ______________________ I, an ordinary reader of the world's greatest series, found myself entrapped in its world after a seemingly ordinary sleep. "Why am I in this goddamn world? Especially in the body of this guy?" I was now Class A's most overlooked figure—Arthur Nightingale. A magic swordsman who managed to rank 8 among the first years. A character no more than an extra. But I could live a nice life with the talent this body has and my own knowledge right? Or so I thought. "This was the only way," the voice said once more, "This was the only way she could be stopped." Who knew just how special Arthur Nightingale was and where this journey will take me... https://discord.gg/FK9GfrSjtb Patreon (total of 24 chaps ahead): https://patreon.com/WhiteDeath16?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Arthur, an avid gamer, accepts his friend’s dare to beat an infamous eroge game that no one has ever completed. The problem? The game is designed to trap players in endless smut scenes, with every decision leading to the same outcome: more smut scenes, world destruction and game over. After countless failed attempts and growing frustration, Arthur takes to the game's community forum, venting his anger at the developers. To his shock, he receives a cryptic response from the developer challenging him to find a different ending. Moments later, Arthur is pulled into the game itself, awakening in the body of an unremarkable extra. Arthur finds himself embodying the very lifestyle he once despised—fooling around at every turn and getting swept up in the woman's seductive temptations. Can Arthur resist the game’s temptations, uncover hidden paths, and finally break free? Or will he become yet another player lost to its endless scenes? or he will do both? Follow Arthur’s journey for a fresh story filled with humor, plot twists, and concepts you won’t find elsewhere. This novel includes incest, so if that's something you're uncomfortable with, you may want to avoid it. [Warning: Mature content R-18 ] Tags:- Harem, Op Mc, smut, romance, Milfs, Virgins, Netori, Succubus, Vampires, Elves, Princesses, Gilfs, Demonesses, Angels, Goddesses, Dragons, Phoenixes, Dryads, long seggs scenes, System, and many more. Release Schedule & Support: Chapter Releases: 2 daily chapters, each with 1k+ words. Support & Bonuses: I'm newly contracted and part of the win-win program! Privilege purchases, gifts, golden tickets, power stones, collections, and especially comments are greatly appreciated and keep me motivated. Give this a try—it’s a story that promises surprises at every turn, as long as you make it through the beginning!

Oddtown, a coast-side town in the Poma kingdom. Relatively calm for the citizens and their adventurers, but what is deemed calm for them it's absurd to others, flying trees, fishermen arguing with their fish and said fish arguing back, speaking mirrors, living houses, millennia-year-old girls looking like children. If you can think of it, Oddtown has it. At this town, magic flows more than in any place else in the world, at this town many heroes have been born and even more shall be born, at this town, joy and tragedy walk alongside sharing drinks in taverns, at this town, what is odd is normal. And, in this town, a group of rag-tag adventurers are about to meet, and like many before, become heroes of the world. Finally, but not more important than the rest, in this town, everyone is invited. Be it monsters, humans, elves, dragons, demons, gods, or even aliens! It doesn't matter as the Oddtownians only wish the best of your stay!

Avidity, a feeling that stirs the heart with enthusiasm, a quiet eagerness that drives one forward. It is a force within each of us, a yearning that takes different shapes—whether towards a person, a goal, or an ideal. Everyone experiences it, even if they don't always recognize its presence. This is the story of a boy, ordinary in every sense, born into a normal family with no claim to fame or fortune. He lives a simple life, finding joy in helping others, expecting nothing in return—no recognition, no reward, just the quiet satisfaction of knowing he’s made a difference. Then there is her— a girl of means, raised in a world where luxury and privilege are the standards, yet she is driven by an avid curiosity. She seeks to understand, to unravel the mysteries of altruism, questioning whether there is any true benefit to selflessness, or if it's merely an illusion, a fleeting gesture. Their worlds, so different, are about to collide in a way neither could have predicted.

“Otherworlders… we beg you to save our world from ruin.” Rey and his classmates get summoned to another world, and they’re given Skills and Classes based on their limited Karma. Everyone gets multiple Skills and a decent Class in order to survive the new world. However, Rey decides to invest all his Karma on a single Skill, leaving him with the weakest Class. Unknown to everyone, though, he has the potential to be the strongest. ________ Original Character Arts of the characters are in my Discord Server, so please join to have access to them Link: https://discord.gg/5HRA6ZUa7y Join our Subreddit too: https://www.reddit.com/r/Magecrafspellcraft/s/jd6bWa6zsN I hope you all enjoy the story. Thank you!

The story of a girl who lived her childhood on a isolated island with her father who spent his life doing his scientific research, only to end his life and leave her alone in a strange world until she met her knight.

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In a world where the human heart is a fickle one and ferocious beasts roam the world how is one supposed to survive and what for. This is a story where the heart of a young man will be tried and tested again and again to see how far he can go and what secrets lie in the world he lives.

It is good trust me.

Brison, an alpha werewolf, lives in the isolated mountain village of Eldermoor. The village, perched precariously among jagged peaks, is shrouded in mystery, with its people bound by centuries-old traditions. One fateful evening, he finds a mysterious woman, Kate, unconscious in the snow near a forbidden trail while he was out hunting. Kate awakens with no memory of how she came to Eldermoor but carries a strange amulet. Brison feels drawn to her, despite warnings from the village elder, Elthar, who claims she is a harbinger of chaos. A hooded stranger arrives in Eldermoor, claiming to know Kate. His cryptic warnings about “the mountain’s curse” unsettles the villagers. That night, Brison discovers that Kate’s amulet glows under the moonlight, revealing a map etched onto its surface. Ignoring the elder’s warnings, Brison and Kate follow the amulet’s map to a hidden cave. Inside, they uncover ancient carvings depicting a tragic love story and a prophecy about two souls destined to break a dark curse. Will Brison and Kate be the two souls the prophecy spoke of? Will they be able to break the dark curse with the power of true love?

Evelyn had a normal happy life until the untimely death of her mother. Her loving father soon became an abusive drunk that would constantly beat her and her older brother Mason. After years of abuse one day Evelyn and Mason managed to escape the terror of their father, when Evelyn finally snapped and killed him. Unfortunately, even though they escaped their rotten father, their lives came to a violent and early end at the hands of a cruel fate. However, when Evelyn woke up after dying, she found herself in a dark damp place. And when she broke free from what confines her, she finds herself reborn as an owl. Follow along as Evelyn lives her second life as an owl in a world of magic and mystery, as she aims to rise up and become the strongest. So, no one can ever dictate her fate again. Warning: This novel is going to be very dark in places, especially the prologue. If you are faint of heart, I recommend you not read this novel. Artwork By Radiopaque.

“I will give you a down payment of 2 billion, after you sign a marriage contract with me.” Carlo, a werewolf who is the CEO of Multi Corp forced Eve Anderson to sign a marriage contract with him. “But I'm not from the werewolf nation.” “It doesn't matter if you're just an ordinary human.” Eve couldn't refuse, she was in a lot of debt because her mother was a gambler and drunkard. But unfortunately, Eve didn't know beforehand that Carlo was the fiancé of her best friend, Lucy who was also from the werewolf nation. To make matters worse, they are caught in a love triangle. Carlo doesn't want to be set up with Lucy, and he opts for a contract marriage with Eve. Lucy breaks her friendship with Eve, she chooses to become an enemy and reclaim Carlo. Eve didn't let that happen, she knew the evil Lucy had done during their friendship. “Eve! I won't let you marry Carlo.” Lucy prepared to attack. But everyone was surprised when they saw the change in Eve's eye color to a bright fiery orange. “Was Eve a werewolf all along?”

Loneliness was all Don Walker had ever known—until he met Adrian. Charismatic, understanding, and fiercely loyal, Adrian quickly became the friend Don never thought he’d have. But Adrian isn’t like other friends. He doesn’t eat. He doesn’t sleep. And sometimes, he knows things no one else should. What begins as a perfect friendship soon turns sinister. Those who cross Don mysteriously disappear. Shadows move when no one is watching. And the whispers in the dark grow louder every night. As Don delves deeper into Adrian’s true nature, he discovers a horrifying secret: Adrian is not human, and their friendship comes at a price. With every connection Don forges, the world around him unravels, and the line between good and evil blurs. Can Don escape Adrian’s grasp, or will he lose his soul to the one friend who promised to stay by his side forever? In An Evil Friend, trust is a double-edged sword, and friendship may be the deadliest bond of all.

Fate, Destiny or something much more A choice given unto one, will he be the hero or the villain as he writes his own story Jamie Carter finds himself faced with a choice, reborn in a new world, will he prevent the world's destined destruction, or will he watch as the story unfold as it has been written? Let's watch as how his choices seemingly echo within the story's pages and what changes they may bring

In a world of unknown horrors and nightmares, one man walks through it all without purpose, uncovering the various mysteries and unsettling truths hidden from the view of the masses.

Completed! =) Healing is not just healing, it is also politics. Edwin had heard it all, had repeated it time and time again. He did not want to accept those words. They were vile, they were poisonous. A necromancer such as himself had no right to become a healer, he still did his best. An altruist like him had no place in the service of the king as Boliarin. He still refused to give up the title, for fear that someone else would take it, and plunge Duria into chaos. All his life, he had played by the rules. Even when he suffered losses, even when he believed he could not look himself in the mirror. Everyone has a breaking point. Edwin did not lie to himself. He was calm, but not sane. The camel's back had long since been broken. And yet, when his ray of moonlight, the vampire Hadrian, offered to travel with him, Edwin agreed. He lets himself pretend he was good, hoping he might lie to himself one of those days. Would Harry be enough to stop him from darkening the world? Or would he end up just another villain, who had once been bright-eyed and hopeful? The story is complete, and has 109 chapters in total, around 1k each. Updates: 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thank you for your time! =)

Imagine going back in time to Where humans haven't even known fire yet, now what would you do if you came back with a primitive man, an ancestor of humanity?   Hi everyone, today I've come to ask for your help. For those who appreciate my work and can support me, please click here (https://discord.com/invite/SrcUkaXa). For those who can't help in this way, know that sharing, liking, and commenting also make a difference. Thanks everyone.

Genius, Prodigy, Envied, Lucky—Alexander was all these things. Now, people didn’t even know if he was alive. Thousands died during the attack on the Bellmont Duchy. Alexander Bellmont disappeared, his body never to be found. ----- Alex was alive, but barely. In a move against the Daemon attacking the Duchy, Alex had sacrificed himself to bring his enemy with him. Surprisingly, while supposed to be a suicide attack, Alex lived, finding himself deep underground in a dungeon. While Alex makes his way out, he must gain the strength to survive and thrive in this unfamiliar world. More than 5,000 miles from home, Alex is forced to make a new start as a human in the unfriendly Daitya Empire. Even with the power to return home, Alex is at a crossroads. Alex feels guilt for the thousands of people who died in the Daemon attack, including his best friend, who passed in front of his eyes. As the cause behind the attack, Alex is reluctant to return home and place his family in more danger. He could stay here, but that would mean abandoning everyone he loves back home and starting from scratch in a new world. Alex’s life in the Daitya Empire is a rollercoaster, and his responsibilities only add to his journey of self-destiny. Not only does he have to work his way up in his new life, but remnants of his old life start returning to him. Alex holds a secret. He knows of his past life, but it is only now that the memories start trickling in. While dealing with his current life, Alex also has to deal with his past life. Alex wrestles with his own identity while experiencing the duties of an adult in a brutal world.

Having achieved the popular fantasy of reincarnation into another world, this guy has no desire to become a hero or live extravagantly with cheat powers. What he seeks is a sloppy, sticky sex life with the voluptuous priestess who caught his eye in his previous life. With Hypnotic Magic bestowed upon him by a goddess, our protagonist harasses a Sister living on the outskirts until she falls for him and becomes pregnant, leading them both down the path to happiness. The Hypnotic Magic works slowly and doesn’t take effect instantly, the process unfolds gradually. *** Please support me on Patreon, where you can read a bunch of extra chapters, not just for this novel, but for all the novels I'm translating. I upload at least 2 times daily for each novel (meaning there are at least twice as many chapters on Patreon compared to here on Webnovel). https://www.pat reon.com/ThatGreatStuff

Cami Xena's identity is like an abstract that only exist in thoughts and idea but there is no proof of existence to be found. After running away from her glamorous yet suffocating life, she created an abstract figure of herself to hide. She hides herself in reality and created her own world because for her that's the only way to escape her past. Living a life full of pretentious and lies is enoughed for her to be at peace not until she met Sivero Alcinous Castaldi the man who's willing to do everything just to take off her mask. But is he ready to accept what's behind on that mask? "Do you know why love is an abstract? It's because you can never gave a right nor wrong explanation about it. Because love exist without words, it always base on what you feel. Just like you Cami, I don't need more explanation about you. what matters to me is what I feel and what you feel " Alcinous Castaldi

Jack Ryder is a young apprentice to a skilled but mysterious Alchemist in the towering city of Arcfall, a vertical metropolis divided into levels. Each level, from the dark slums of the Ankles to the sunlit Ribcage, reflects a starkly different way of life. For Jack, living and working in the Ribcage is a dream come true—a far cry from the harsh Ankles where he grew up. Jack spends his days gathering rare ingredients and delivering potions, always eager to impress the Alchemist and learn more about her craft. But during a routine trip to the Ankles, he finds the area eerily empty and is stopped by soldiers searching for a dangerous fugitive. While trying to escape, Jack and the Alchemist discover a strange, dark object hidden in an alley. It’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen, pulsing with an unsettling energy that neither of them can explain. As Jack continues his work, he begins to uncover signs that something is very wrong in Arcfall. The soldiers aren’t just searching for a fugitive—they’re guarding secrets that could upend the city. Strange phenomena are appearing in the lower levels, and whispers of rebellion are rising from the shadows. Jack must figure out the truth behind the mysterious object, the soldiers’ mission, and how it all connects to Arcfall’s future. As the city faces an uncertain fate, Jack is forced to choose: stay safe and keep his place in the Ribcage, or risk everything to protect the people and the city he loves.