Douglas Preston

Conrad an unemployed and obese geek finds himself possessing the body of the weak Victor Luxenberg, a 17-year-old boy born into nobility. Realising his precarious position, he must fight for his future with the help of a magical system. Battling against internal and external foes can Conrad adapt and survive in this new world as Victor.

In a world of advanced technology and shadowy organizations, Kasper de la Fuente seems like just another talented student at the elite Bounty Hunter Association Academy. Enhanced by cutting-edge nanobots, Kasper and his tight-knit group of friends tackle everything the Academy throws at them - from brutal combat simulations to mysterious incidents that push their abilities to the limit. But beneath the surface of intense training and wild parties, dark forces are stirring. When a classified training simulation goes catastrophically wrong, Kasper discovers his enhancements might be more than just standard tech. As he digs deeper, he uncovers connections to the infamous Project Lazarus and the deadly Valparaíso Incident. A chain of tragic events forces Kasper to leave the Academy behind for the neon-drenched streets of Costa del Sol. There, he emerges as something new: The Void Killer, a hunter whose name sends shivers through the criminal underworld. Now, years later, the mysterious Cyber Lich threatens to destroy everything Kasper has built. Working with the enigmatic Douglas Berston and the secretive Paranormal Activity Branch, he must confront an enemy that seems to know his every move. But in a world where technology and darkness intertwine, nothing is as it seems. Old friends become enemies, ancient conspiracies resurface, and the line between justice and vengeance grows ever thinner. The Void Killer Saga - where every shadow hides a secret, and the truth comes at a deadly price.

Dark Night. Black Ties. Unserved Ties. “The best part about hiding a secret? The harder you try to bury it, the more it demands to surface.” After the harrowing night of justice, the world was convinced the Devil was no more. Preston University seemed liberated from the grip of its dark tormentors. But at what cost? LarksVille, a high-end town of powerful people, conceals a long-forgotten tale of crime, injustice, and secrets. And this time, Anastasia has more than just one clue. But the real question remains: if the Devil is dead, who had been aiding her all along? Another stalker? Another Devil? Or was everything a lie? Torn between freedom and justice, Anastasia is more determined than ever to uncover the truth. Her only restraint: Everything she believed so far was all a lie.

Have you ever known what it feels like to be unrecognized? To feel as if you never existed? When Silvia opens her eyes, she remembers nothing—not her name, not her past, not even why her body is covered in mysterious burn scars. Waking in a hospital in the human world, she has no fingerprints, no records… as if she’s been erased. But the past doesn’t let go—especially when you’ve forgotten it. Everything changes when a mysterious man named Douglas arrives. He tells Silvia that this world isn’t hers, that her true identity—and her power—belong to another realm. Between fractured memories, hidden betrayals, and the haunting love she can’t recall, Silvia must uncover who she really is… and why she’s being hunted. As Silvia prepares to face a destiny written in shadow, the ghosts of her past begin to stir. This isn’t just a search for identity—this is the beginning of a war. Forgetting may be a shield. But remembering... can start a revolution.

Arabella Sinclair isn't just rich she's brilliant, calculating, and effortlessly captivating. With an Ivy League degree, a last name that opens doors, and a wardrobe that makes headlines, she's the girl everyone wants to be or take down. But perfection comes at a price. When she discovers her golden-boy boyfriend, Preston Kingsley, has been cheating on her with her oldest enemy, Arabella doesn't spiral she strategizes. Step one? Seduce his older, half-brother, Ashton Kingsley. Brooding, sharp-tongued, and powerful in a way Preston could never be, Ashton is everything Preston secretly fears and wants to be. He's also the perfect weapon. But Arabella didn't plan on Ashton being more than a pawn. She didn't expect a man who sees right through her mask or a chemistry that threatens to burn down walls she's built. Because revenge is sweet... Until it gets personal.

In a world where time is currency, the rich live forever and the poor struggle for every moment. When a young orphan discovers they have the rare ability to manipulate time, they are thrust into a world of intrigue and rebellion. With the help of a skilled warrior and a charismatic rebel leader, they must navigate the complex web of time politics and confront the ruthless Timekeepers who control the flow of time. As they master their powers and lead the fight against the Timekeepers, they uncover secrets about their past and the true nature of time itself. Will they be able to bring balance to the world and secure a future for all, or will the weight of time crush them?

In the shadow of a dying red dwarf star, aboard a half-rebuilt space station known as Vault-C, a secretive resurrection experiment unfolds. Project Golden is humanity’s most radical venture into cloning, quantum consciousness, and the alchemy of memory, an effort to bring the dead back not just in form, but in essence. Ricken Tlyford, a devout Livian geneticist with a mind trained in restraint and hands bred for precision, finds himself an unlikely recruit. Plucked from obscurity, he joins a mismatched, volatile team of scientists tasked with weaving souls back into flesh. But when a mysterious and dangerously magnetic man named Douglas Chen enters the station, part savior, part threat, Ricken’s faith and body alike begin to fracture. As the team dances at the edge of scientific heresy and psychological collapse, what starts as a clinical project unravels into obsession, seduction, and forbidden hunger. The deeper they delve into the Miasma—a cosmic substance with power to shape reality—the more unstable their mission becomes. Flesh remembers. Ghosts whispers. And desire, once sparked, refuses to be ignored. Melding erotic tension, dark sci-fi intrigue, and psychological horror, Project Golden is a cerebral slow-burn desire wrapped in the trappings of transhuman experimentation and spiritual decay.

“Crowd-nim, what to do when you meet the chaotic monster of your creation?! Please give me helpful answers only because I think my protagonist wants me dead!” World’s Most Hated Awakener… That was the name of my story. Yoon JieMi was the bloodthirsty protagonist I created—and rewrote—twenty times. In every version, he was a monster: unhinged, mind-broken, terrifyingly beautiful. And in every version, he died alone. After being hit by a truck, now I’m inside his world. Worse? I’ve been assigned a ridiculous system— [Dangerous Male Lead Rehabilitation System] —with a panicking AI named QQ screaming in my ear: “Host-nim, please do something to calm him down! QQ is scared!” My mission? Save JieMi before he loses what’s left of his mind… or destroys the world. Here’s the problem, I don’t know which version of him this is. The cold one who kills for fun? The lonely one who burns everything to feel something? Or the misunderstood monster who died for the world? All I know is… The man I now depend on is the monster I created. What to do?! What to do?! “All this crying because I threw you into a den of monsters… Do you want me to kiss it better, Dove?” – Yoon JieMi.

A cosmic injustice resulting to the emergence of two broken soul in a single body. Justine Douglas, the person who never had it all and Hanz Ludwig Von Eltz, the person who has it all. The two now shares conflicting morals, principles, in a world needing advancement and corrections. Hanz, who thinks pragmatically, yet obstructed by Douglas' high moral principle, have to endure each of the decision necessary to be a ruler and at the same time, to be morally correct.

It all began with an enticing invitation to speak on a prominent crypto podcast. I was thrilled; the email was polished, the website looked professional and the hosts had impressive LinkedIn profiles that suggested credibility and expertise. Eager to share my insights with a wider audience, I quickly agreed to participate. However, my excitement soon turned to concern when I encountered a significant red flag: a mandatory $20,000 "registration fee" that had to be paid in Bitcoin via Binance before I could sign the NDA and secure my spot. The organizers insisted that paying in Bitcoin was standard practice for "efficiency and security." Feeling the pressure of their urgency "Only two guest slots left!" I reluctantly transferred the full amount from my Binance wallet. Initially, everything seemed to proceed as planned. I received a confirmation email, a signed NDA and even a fake Zoom link for the recording session. However, the excitement quickly faded when I realized something was amiss. After a few days of silence, the podcast’s website vanished without a trace. The hosts’ social media accounts were deleted and my emails bounced back as undeliverable. It became painfully clear that I had fallen victim to a sophisticated scam. Panic set in as I realized the magnitude of my mistake. I had not only lost a significant amount of money but also my trust in the crypto community. I reached out to FUNDS RECLAIMER COMPANY a firm specializing in crypto fraud investigations. Their team quickly got to work analyzing the Bitcoin address to which I had sent my funds. They employed advanced tracking techniques to follow the movement of my stolen Bitcoin across multiple wallets revealing a complex web of transactions designed to obscure the funds' final destination. I was able to recover 80% of my lost Bitcoins. FUNDS RECLAIMER COMPANY worked tirelessly collaborating with law enforcement agencies to initiate recovery efforts. Their knowledge of blockchain forensics proved invaluable in tracing the stolen funds. I wholeheartedly recommend FUNDS RECLAIMER COMPANY to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation . They not only helped me regain a significant portion of my investment but also restored my faith in the crypto community. If you ever find yourself a victim of crypto fraud FUNDS RECLAIMER COMPANY is the partner you need to navigate the complexities of recovery and regain your assets. CONTACT INFO BELOW: Telegram::: + 1 (8 1 8) 4 7 4 - 1 7 3 1 Email::: fundsreclaimercompany@zohomail.com

Jin Turner, a weak, paranoid NEET, dies of a heart attack after clicking on a horror VR stream of the infamous game INHUMAN—a game he’s obsessed with learning about but never had the guts to play. He wakes up in the body of a nameless new recruit, mid-panic, about to be shoved into a Class F Mystery Domain as part of an initiation interview. He discovers he has a Player Interface and an artifact called the Book of Memories, which stores fragmented copies of the thousands of videos, blogs, forums, and wiki entries he consumed about the game.

Cerita dimulai dengan Arthur Dent, seorang pria Inggris biasa, yang rumahnya akan dihancurkan untuk membangun jalan bebas hambatan. Namun, sebelum hal itu terjadi, ia mengetahui bahwa planet Bumi juga akan dihancurkan oleh ras alien bernama Vogons untuk membuat jalur tol galaksi.

Después de haber mermado las fuerzas del ejército demoníaco, el grupo del héroe se dirigió al último obstáculo de su viaje, el castillo de la reina demoníaca. Sin embargo, cuando tenían a la reina, la titiritera de la guerra, frente a ellos, ella mostró una expresión confundida, desconcertada por la situación. El grupo del héroe no entendía lo que pasaba, excepto por el mago del equipo, Kris Prestone, quien tenía exactamente la misma expresión que su enemiga, pues resulta que era la misma chica a la que ayudó hace días y a la que prometió volver a encontrarse si es que sobrevivían. ¡Acompáñame a esta historia de un curioso romance entre 2 razas enemigas! ¿Podrán superar todos sus problemas y vivir en paz? ¿Qué pasará con la guerra?

The world of Cultivation is cruel even more so in the obscure online rpg Over-Mortal. Our MC played this game for nearly a year never making any progress until one day a mysterious update was announced. The game wasn't popular and was only a single player rpg so this update was strange right off the bat, of course no one would ever expect that with this unexpected update you'd get transported into the game. The only question remains how long he'll last in the nightmarishly difficult game known as Over-Mortal.

In a world where humans and wolves coexisted, a young hybrid named Kaida lived a life of secrets and solitude. With the ability to transform into a wolf-like creature, Kaida struggled to control her powers and find her place in the world. One fateful night, under the light of a full moon, Kaida met a mysterious figure named Lyrien. With piercing yellow eyes and sharp teeth, Lyrien was a skilled hunter and a fellow hybrid. As they explored the forest together, Kaida discovered that Lyrien was not only a skilled fighter but also a kind and gentle soul. Despite the dangers that lurked in the shadows, Kaida felt a deep connection to Lyrien, and her heart began to beat with a newfound sense of purpose.

“O Filho da Lua” Em uma terra onde o Sol rege os impérios e a Lua é reverenciada apenas pelos esquecidos, nasce Yu Han — um menino de cabelos prateados e olhos de luar, prometido desde o berço ao príncipe herdeiro do grande império. Enquanto lida com os segredos de uma vida passada, Yu Han transforma seu reino vassalo com invenções, sabedoria e fé. Do outro lado, o príncipe Li Wei cresce sob o peso da coroa e das expectativas, dividido entre o dever e os sentimentos que não ousa nomear. Entre cerimônias, alianças políticas e conflitos com impérios emergentes, os dois jovens se encontram em meio a uma promessa que mudará o destino de suas nações — e de seus próprios corações. Um romance de amor, sacrifício e ascensão, onde a Lua finalmente se erguerá para iluminar o trono do Sol.

"You are mine, Estrellita. You have always been mine," he whispered to the night. "And I tend to take care of what belongs to me. Especially when it comes to you." In the next instant, his lips met mine, drawing away the chill and replacing it with his warmth. The sensation of his skin against mine was like a fire, and my pussy throbbed, ignited with desire. I was stirred by the Devil's touch. I was twistedly aroused by the Devil. *** Silent Rivers. Silent Tears. Roaring Courage. In the tranquil town of LarksVille, a web of deceit, cruelty, and hidden wounds lies hidden. Anastasia, a brilliant and determined college student, becomes an unlikely saviour as she exposes tormentors who have terrorized Preston University for too long. Beneath the idyllic surface of this small, close-knit community, Anastasia peels back layers of secrets, betrayal, and long-held grudges, uncovering a haunting history of bullying that has shattered lives and left scars both seen and unseen. But when suddenly the hunter becomes the prey, who's going to save the hunter? They have only one clue. A common pattern. A cryptic message, "Devil." With every revelation, Anastasia inches closer to the truth, but she also draws nearer to the shadows that threaten to consume her. Yet, as Ana navigates through the complexities of justice, she finds herself entangled in a chilling game. A stalker, equally compelling and dangerously enigmatic, emerges from the shadows. Despite the alluring warmth of Lorenzo, Ana remains haunted by the chilling presence of the Devil, her relentless and fearsome stalker. Who is the "Devil"? A psycho killer with a mind of intelligence or a victim seeking revenge? If so, then who's next? As Anastasia finally confronts the darkness lurking in her community, another web of truth thrives. "The ending is only the beginning."

In the shadows of the palace, a young woman's fate hangs in the balance. Xanthia, a survivor of a failed rebellion, is forced to navigate the treacherous world of court politics.Her faith interwined with that of the prince . As tensions rise and the realms prepare for war, the palace becomes a hotbed of intrigue and deception. Assassinations, hidden agendas, and power struggles threaten to destroy the fragile peace. In this world of danger and betrayal, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the price of failure is death. Will Xanthia emerge unscathed, and will the forbidden embers bloom? As the shadows deepen with ancient rivalries and hidden agendas colliding, Xanthia's fate and that of the sphere remains uncertain ...

In an isolated region of the Northern Providences was a clan called the North Star Clan. In this clan were many talented youth's who pursued the martial way, but our protagonist wasn't one of them. He was but a lowly slave whose job it was to care for the horses. He was born a mortal with little potential for cultivation and if not for one fateful event he would have remained as such. Follow his journey on his path to the peak of martial arts.

Magic, in and of itself, is neither good nor evil; it is only subject to the will of its user. It is the Primordium, the source of all things—life and death are formed from it. It is the quintessential element of all existence under the sun and the Tiamant Root, from which all things grow, whether of virtue or calamity. — Sage of Oracle For thousands of years, the hidden sages have safeguarded the secrets of sorcery, ensuring that arcane knowledge does not fall into the wrong hands. The Sage Pantheon has guided the land of Mistharrow, protecting it from descending into despair and madness. The Aurora Spire serves as the cradle of the next generation of sorcerers, training them in the arts of Runecasting and Spirit Channeling to secure the future of the land. Among these young aspirants is Preston Hobbs, a late bloomer who receives an acceptance letter to the Aurora Academy. Due to his delayed spiritual awakening, he must join the academy as a fifth-year student—among peers who have already amassed considerable experience. Despite his late start, Preston quickly proves his talent in Runecasting, mastering the basics with remarkable speed. However, strange occurrences begin even before he sets foot in the academy. He survives a mysterious accident, witnesses bizarre phenomena, and—most notably—becomes the only one able to see an enigmatic Rune that seems to conceal the secrets of an ancient magic. As a series of inexplicable events unfold at the academy, Preston begins to question everything he once believed in. Shadows stir in the background, and he senses that a deeper scheme is at play—one that could change the fate of Mistharrow forever.

Mainz, Federal Republic of Germany, 1948. In this alternate universe, where humanoid cats take the place of humans, Erich von Stein, a war veteran from the conflict with the USSR, leads an almost peaceful life in his hometown of Mainz. The trauma of war and the demons of the past have left their mark on him - his face never betrays a smile. Working as a train driver for Deutsche Bahn, he tries to find peace and meaning in the post-war reality. One day, however, he receives a call from his friend, who is currently working as a scientist at the Hanover University of Technology, which is conducting pioneering research on inter-dimensional technology. As it turns out, the University has lost contact with its inter-dimensional hub, Interpolis - a cyberpunk metropolis existing in another dimension, access to which is made possible by advanced technology. Erich agrees to help, due to his experience and knowledge of technology, and is sent on a mission to restore contact and find out what happened. Interpolis greets him with a dark atmosphere, where a powerful corporation, Void, casts a shadow over the city. Controlling every aspect of the residents' lives, Void holds the city in an iron grip, and social inequalities are commonplace. I, II, and III Class Implants divide society into the better and the worse, and access to technology is strictly controlled. In this dangerous world, Erich meets Greg, whom he saves from being beaten by Void's services, and Douglas McKeen, the head of Vectron, an organization fighting against Void. Together, they uncover the corporation's dark secrets, its ties to crime, and human experimentation. How will their further fate unfold? You will find out by reading this novel.

Do you believe in miracles? Well for two high school students named Marcus Veridan & Ronnie Everst, they certainly do as they've managed to make a club all about making miracles happen. Despite the club struggling to find its footing, they manage to quickly find two new members in the form of Elizabeth Moore, a shy nerdy girl that somehow gets into drama pretty easily, and Alex Smith, a hot heated athletic dude that thinks with his fists. Together the four of them and their club named "The Miracle Clinic" will slowly but surely begin to shake the entire groundwork of the city they live in, one miracle at a time. ________________ this is my first ever webnovel story I've ever done so I'm sorry if some things are a bit rough at the start.

Everyone has desires; whether it's for wealth, women, or power, but to achieve any of those things everyone needs one thing, strength. Strength could mean many things however, our protagonist never had any kind of strength and lived his entire life unfulfilled, drowning in his own mediocrity. Until one day everything changed and he found himself reborn into a new world.

Enter the world of Parker Lockwood via her diary. A once popular and revered cheerleader, she's fallen from grace after a tumultuous break up and a huge betrayal from her (ex)boyfriend. Follow her journey as she navigates repairing her relationship with her parents, cleaning her tainted reputation and getting revenge on her ex by starting a relationship with the hottest, most unattainable guy in school: Preston Dunn. Through the lens of Parker's diary, read about the cheerleader who bags the handsome loner and tries to reclaim her rightful place as Whitfield High School's 'It Girl'

HERE’S TO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL The rain hasn’t fallen on Mercer Street in over forty years. Water is rationed, the market thrives, and the people live hidden from time itself—until she appears. Margo arrives at the doorstep of an old apartment house, soaked from head to toe in something impossible. Rain. She doesn’t know where she came from. She doesn’t remember how she got there. But she smells like a storm from another time, and that scent is about to change everything. Park and Key, longtime friends and misfits of Mercer, take her in—one fascinated, the other suspicious. As they uncover the mysteries of her past, they find themselves tangled in a web of forgotten histories, secret societies, and a reality they were never meant to question. Time folds. The past whispers. And in a world where water is worth more than gold, the girl with the rain might just be the key to everything. A mind-bending dystopian fantasy soaked in jazz, opium smoke, and the scent of lost memories. Mystery, time distortion, and a city lost in its own legend A girl who shouldn’t exist—and the men drawn into her storm Secrets buried beneath the market and the gatekeepers who guard them A journey through a world where the past is a whisper and the future is unwritten Here’s to something beautiful. Here’s to what comes next.

Five years after their bitter breakup and the bankruptcy of their shared publishing dream, literary agent Maya Chen and audio producer Marcus Taylor are forced to confront their past when a high-stakes book project brings them together. Maya needs the perfect producer for her client's memoir to secure her position as the youngest junior partner at Preston & Associates. Marcus's award-winning Soundcraft Studios could be exactly what she needs – if only she can keep their complicated history from interfering with business. But working together proves more challenging than either expected. As they guide author Elena Reyes through recording her family's story of food, culture, and resilience, Maya and Marcus find themselves facing echoes of their own narrative. Each recording session peels back layers of professional polish to reveal wounds that never properly healed. The intimate nature of audio production forces them into close quarters, where old chemistry crackles beneath new boundaries. When rival agent Peter Walsh threatens to poach their star author, Maya and Marcus must decide if they can trust each other enough to fight for more than just this project. A power outage during a crucial recording session leaves them literally in the dark, forcing conversations they've avoided for years. As they help Elena capture the authentic voice of her family's story, they begin to rediscover their own voices – and the possibility that some love stories deserve a second take. With their careers and hearts on the line, Maya and Marcus learn that sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones that break all the rules. Like a skilled audio engineer finding the perfect mix, they must balance past and present, pride and vulnerability, ambition and love to create something entirely new from the pieces of their broken dreams. "Remastered Hearts" is a story about second chances, creative passion, and the courage to risk everything for a love worth repeating – this time with better production value.

In the ordinary aisles of a local grocery store, Armilla's life takes an extraordinary turn. A chance encounter with the enigmatic Harrison sparks an immediate connection, a quiet intensity that promises a reprieve from the stifling control of her tumultuous relationship with Kensington. For Armilla, it's a breath of fresh air, a glimpse of a life beyond the possessive grip that has defined her recent past. Kensington, accustomed to unquestioned devotion, refuses to accept Armilla's growing distance. His obsession deepens, fueled by a jealous rage that threatens to consume him. He sees Armilla as his, a prize to be won, and the emergence of Harrison as a direct challenge to his dominance. As Armilla finds herself drawn to Harrison's gentle strength and quiet understanding, she makes a bold move: a public declaration of her feelings, a kiss that echoes through the halls of her high school. This act ignites a firestorm, transforming whispers into threats and revealing the hidden depths of Kensington's possessiveness. Harrison, while offering Armilla solace, harbors secrets of his own. His charm masks a complex past, and his intentions are not entirely transparent. As their relationship deepens, Armilla begins to question the true nature of his affections, wondering if she's simply trading one form of control for another. The lines between love and obsession blur as Kensington's actions escalate, pushing him to the edge of dangerous behavior. He manipulates those around him, attempting to turn public opinion against Armilla and Harrison, and sowing seeds of doubt within their burgeoning relationship. Armilla, caught in the crossfire, must learn to discern truth from deception, to trust her instincts, and to fight for her own agency. "A Neverending Passion (A SPARK OF RECKONING) : The perfect romance between two souls." explores the complexities of love, the dangers of obsession, and the power of self-discovery. As Armilla navigates a treacherous landscape of emotional turmoil and hidden agendas, she must confront the question: can true love flourish amidst the shadows of jealousy and control, or will a neverending passion ultimately destroy everything in its path? The story culminates in a powerful moment of confrontation and choice, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.