Read The Following Passage From Joyce Carol Oates

Aleck, a young orphan, was found by Ethen Grayfield, one of the nobles in charge of the Kingdom's "Perfect Soldier" project. Because of Aleck's overly resistant nature, he was deemed unfit for the program and exiled to the outskirts of the kingdom. There, in a dilapidated slum, he started his 11th year living with Anna, a retired knight.

Love, Betrayal, Blood, but not Hatred. Only cold revenge, and a son to complete the family. "D" Section, a nonexistent military unit. "D" for dark, "D" for depth, "D"... for death. It demanded no attachment, and Daemon sacrificed love for it. Years later, the death of his teammates made him feel that he had done enough for the country, so he came back to the city he grew in. But can what has been forsaken be gained back? Because now Evelyn, the one to have breathed vitality in his numb, orphaned heart, had her own life, and a little boy calling her mother. Also, while he left his life full of dead bodies behind, did that life really let him go? From the ashes, will it love or... ? _ _ _ Two lovers who still love each other even with scars left behind by past events. They narrowly miss a chance to meet again and rekindle the lost spark, with him left with an empty heart, and her with her pain renewed, only buried because of the sun of her life, her son, their son… that he knew nothing about. They each continue with their own life in their own way. Their paths even almost become parallel to each other, almost taking the opposite direction with new commitments. But fate be damned, even if it now seems to push them toward each other. From the ashes, their love shall blaze anew. Or maybe not. Find the answer yourself. ___ First draft of characters image on my discord, a channel for fans to get together: https://discord.com/invite/C86EJvCJdd Comment and review, don't forget.

Adeline didn't expect she would transmigrate into the trashy novel she read years ago. The plot was so cliched that she couldn't bring herself to finish it. Years later, she found that very book on her bed, the page was open to the villainess' execution and before she knew it she found herself in the very novel she hated. The evil villainess who couldn't stand her two childhood friends become completely enamoured by the female lead, she decided to take care of the matter herself and thus became the public enemy. She now became the villainess of the story! "I do not accept this!" Adeline yelled at the top of her lungs. "I will change the plot." The Crown Prince she rejected won't leave her alone. The cold Northern Duke clung to her and wouldn't let go. The Arch Mage wants to abandon his duties and serve as her personal knight, and the Head Priest is obsessed with her! The Male leads she wished to avoid won't leave her alone! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Obsessive male lead- check. Funny but strong female lead- check. Amazing family- check. Annoying Goddess- also check.

List of Books I will be reading on Qidian.

Theodore Griffith was a master of Reality. He understood the parallel universe in the form of another reality. He was aware that someone’s wish, story, or pure imagination could give birth to a new reality just like his own. Hence, he planned to find the creator of his reality by roaming among the realities. This time, he entered a new reality connected to several other realities. However, what made him certain the most was that this reality was connected to the person who created his reality. He knew that fact because of the ability he gained in this world. He could actually see people’s comments, allowing him to realize that his entire life and reality were born from a story. “Hehe. You have made a mistake in making me realize this. With the readers on my back, I can force you, the author, to make a plot for us to meet.” Theo said while giggling. “That’s why I’m counting on you guys.” --------- Other Works: 1. Oil Tycoon: Let's Find Oil in a Martial World 2. God of Tricksters (Completed) 3. Gacha Sovereign (Completed) 4. The Magician of Sound (Completed) 5. Reincarnated to Bonk in Another World (Completed)

Reo Carter, a book-loving teenager and typical NEET, wakes up in a mysterious world filled with magic and mystic powers. Despite everyone else being able to use magic, Reo discovers he's the only human unable to do so. Feeling depressed, he finds himself in a dire situation suddenly becoming a damsel in distress. Due to an incident with a demon he discovered that he has the power to jump into the world of novel's he read before and use the power he gain from the novel. Join Reo as he wrecked havoc upon the world.

Hiraku, a Teenager with supernatural powers who can't face his past lives everyday with one purpose; To Fight the Forces of Darkness that has plagued the world and stop the destined apocalypse. He Teams up with Lisa a girl plagued with an evil aura and an unlikely Friendship Brings him closer to His ultimate goal.

In a world teetering on the edge of destruction, one boy finds himself living the apocalypse over and over again. Reborn into his 12-year-old body for the fifth time, the protagonist possesses foresight of the devastation that will unravel the world—an onslaught of zombies, chaos, and humanity’s struggle to survive. Determined to rewrite the fate of his loved ones, he embarks on a mission to prepare his family for the horrors to come. But survival isn’t just about stocking supplies and training. It’s about power. On the day the apocalypse begins, he and his siblings awaken extraordinary abilities: healing, fire, ice, and psychic powers, making them humanity's last hope for survival. Alongside them is Crow, a mysterious and stoic ally who harbors secrets of his own. Unknown to the protagonist, Crow has been in love with him for three lifetimes, shackled by a villain system that dictated his every move in the past. Now free, Crow vows to protect him at any cost, wielding his mastery of lightning and metal to carve a path through the undead. As the undead swarm and society collapses, the protagonist must navigate the murky waters of survival, betrayal, and love. Will his knowledge of the future and his siblings' burgeoning powers be enough to save them, or will his actions unknowingly bring about the very destruction he’s trying to prevent? And when the truth about Crow’s past is revealed, will their fragile bond strengthen or shatter? Rising From The Ashes is a gripping tale of resilience, family, and second chances in the face of an unforgiving apocalypse. Amid the ruins of the old world, bonds are forged, secrets are unveiled, and the spark of hope ignites a fight for a new beginning.

A train is hijacked by hackers who take control of the train's systems. Ishmaily, a mysterious passenger, finds himself at the center of the crisis when he discovers that the hijackers are searching for him. As he teams up with Debbie and Sally to uncover the truth behind the hijacking, Ishmaily must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have made him a target. With the hijackers closing in, Ishmaily must use his wits and resourcefulness to survive and uncover the truth.

"Shall I tell you a little secret? But I have to warn you, you won't like it." No one likes spoilers, therefore, I present this to you. "Is it a book filled with spoilers or a book specifically about spoilers?" Read between the lines, that is what you do when you are eager to find out. To figure out a secret, to interpret and keep note of what there is to come. "It is kind of like that, but I would rather refer to it as a compilation or a series." "Or an outline, a note, reminder for what'll end up happening, whatever feels right to you." A story that has only one plot, universe, and meaning is not how you would describe this one. Spoiler though, you'll never be satisfied. /Extra/ "One more thing... None of this is real. Unless you know what exactly is going on."

"Escaping from prison" is a fantasy story about the friendship and battles between a powerful girl and a mysterious boy. The girl is the daughter of the eldest people of the Akira clan, with a strong family heritage. She possesses unique powers, such as controlling dragons, shadows, and ice. The boy, on the other hand, is the last member of the Kurayami no Kage clan, known for his ability to control shadows.

MTL The Mermaid Prince, who came to land to save the ailing dragon king. I have to debut as an idol to get rabbit liver?

Wenyan read a book in which a cannon-fodder character sharing her name was a false heiress. After the true heiress assumed her position, the impostor tried to secure her place in the wealthy family by drugging the eldest son and making a done deal out of a cooked rice, only to be unmasked by the Shen Family and end up committing suicide in despair. Wenyan was furious to see such an ending. How could one not survive without the backing of a wealthy family? Hadn't the family provided her with a luxury house and countless luxury goods? Just selling those off would fetch tens of millions. She was just a hopeless case! If she were the Wenyan in the book, she would have relinquished her position and just lived laid-back like a salted fish! But when she woke up from her sleep, she actually transmigrated into the book. True to her word, she stopped scheming. Overnight she packed her bags, sold her house, car, and bags, and looked for a job. - The entire Shen Family noticed the change in Wenyan, their adopted daughter. Not only had she moved out obediently, but she also never caused any trouble again. Even more bizarre was that they could now see her innermost thoughts! 【Dad, Mom, I never wanted to usurp your nest, but the DNA test results of the true daughter have issues. In fact, she's even more fake than I, the bogus heiress.】 Shen Family parents: ...... Then the long-lost 'daughter' who had been found was exposed as an impostor and taken away by the police for questioning. 【Big brother, that schoolmate of yours is no good, he's a corporate spy, the illegitimate child of the Shen Family's archenemies.】 Shen Family's eldest son: ...... Afterwards, the schoolmate got caught stealing confidential documents and was also taken away by the police for questioning. 【Second brother, you are such a pure and noble person, you mustn't be with the Qin Family's daughter, she's just using you, her heart is actually set on someone else.】 Shen Family's second son: ...... Thank you, I'll look into it. 【And third brother, fourth brother......】 In the end, nobody could have predicted that the Shen Family's most undistinguished adopted daughter would become the pampered daughter-in-law.

The story is all about a girl who has a lot of questions about herself. She was an orphan at the age of 1 and doesn't know her parents. A school teacher adopted her and treated her as her own child. One day she dreamed something that is so mysterious, it seems that she is in the future. Later on, she will begin her journey for the answers she is looking for by travelling in the future.

‘Am I hallucinating? Am I dying?’ Marx thought. Perhaps he was seeing visions because he was feverish and his head ached from the contusions he suffered during the crash. He blinked but the vision was still there. He saw a beautiful woman fully naked on the edge of the other side of the spring. Her slightly wavy hair with the color of copper cascaded freely down her slim waist. She raised her arms and dived cleanly into the water. Marx waited but she did not emerged from the water after sometime. Marx chuckled. “How could there be a woman in a jungle in the middle of nowhere?” He heard a growl from behind him and before he can react a big tiger pounced on him. The last thing he remembered was seeing four canines closing in and hearing a loud female voice shouting, “Khalil, stop!” … Discover how Amaya who grew up in the wild copes with the pressure and challenges of returning to the civilized world. Accompany her on her journey to find love, acceptance and recognition in the treacherous human world of betrayal and greed. *** The book cover is not mine. It is a photo of one of the most beautiful actress in my country.

This is the reboot. Want more exclusive content and early releases? Join me on Patreon at patreon.com/Writing_when_bored Synopsis: Multiple universes collide and the MC's universe is the centre of the collision this leads to dimensional pockets to form leading monsters to invade earth. An unstable dimensional pocket collapsed sending the mc forward in time a thousand years into the future Releases will be a min of one chapter per week (old version available on Patreon)

Follow Lian and his companions on a journey to uncover the thruth behind his origins in a world filled with dangers and magic. As he awakens more of his legacy he must choose, will he fulfill his destine or write his own story?

a series of random stories and poems

(Series canceled; you’ll find a remake on my profile, where I’m fixing the story’s flaws and improving the narrative.) Kaeleen has spent his entire life in the shadows of despair, tormented by his peers, rejected by his own family, and betrayed by those he trusted. His depression drives him to the brink of an irreversible decision: suicide. But when he decides to end his suffering, something unimaginable happens. Instead of finding the end, he is transported to Aether, a world governed by magic, fantastical creatures, and unfathomable mysteries. Aether is a ruthless place, where weakness is tantamount to death. Kaeleen, along with hundreds of young people like him, is forced to participate in a dangerous process to obtain a mana core that will allow him to survive. But the cost is high: the process kills most of the summoned, leaving only a few with the ability to harness the world’s vital energy. As Kaeleen struggles to understand this new world and his own power, he faces a disturbing revelation: he possesses a rare and feared affinity for dark mana. The whispers around him grow louder, and not even Princess Selene can hide her fear in his presence. Even the knight Sir Aldric looks at him with disdain. Why? What secrets does Aether hold, and what does the presence of dark mana in Kaeleen mean? Accompanied by Borik, a man who has seen as much suffering as he has, Kaeleen must decide who to trust as tensions among his new companions rise. Is Kaeleen a threat to this world or its savior? And, most terrifying of all: who is he, really?

Nakia James, a promising young woman who faced many obstacles in life but prevailed encounters a new obstacle in his life when he falls in love with Javier Solis a fine young man who has her back until she falls pregnant. David afraid if the consequences of starting a family as a teen tells her to abort the child as he breaks up with Nakia revealing his cunning nature. Not wanting to kill the child, Nakia takes it as her solemn devotion to raise her child to be an autonomous person in life. Can this baby be the key of rising Nakia from suffering or will it be a curse that she'll have to bare?

Nineteen year old Ezra Magnolia White finds herself on the streets. Where she makes it into the home of a handsome chaebol, Mr. Moon. From ups and downs and lefts and rights, Magnolia’s life is filled with new beginnings and maybe even love. tags: bwam, ambw, korea, doomed lesbians

Jeovana is excited when she finds out she will star in the school play with her crush while Vero has something important to tell her.

There's a high school student named, Greg Smith, he is smart and always at the top, well sometimes he is kinda lousy and lazy. Everything in his life was perfect until one day his friend invited him to the club but unexpectedly saw his old enemy, David Thompson. They become friends, and everything seems fine in their friendship, but one day, Greg wants to set a date with his girlfriend, but his girlfriend doesn't show up, and that makes Greg sad. Greg was pouting while walking through David's house. Once Greg got inside, he noticed David was not inside, so Greg just waited for David to arrive. When David arrived he had meat on his hands as Greg looked at him in confusion. David had cooked the meat, and it was delicious, but little did Greg know, he wasn't eating just ordinary meat. It was Greg's girlfriend who got murdered and cooked by David. Will Greg Smith find out about this or not? Continue to read the story and you'll find out.