A Long Way To Fall

Since he was six years old, Adrian Nero has always had a dream. Thanks to his father's influence, he developed a great interest in football at a very young age. He loved the way the game was played, the way a team of eleven players worked together to score as many goals as possible against their opponents while conceding as little as possible, he loved the tactical aspect of the game with teams trying to play to their strengths and their opponent's weaknesses. But more than those, he loved watching the players lift trophies after winning a tournament. That's right, the thing Adrian liked the most about football was lifting trophies. Immersing himself in any game, his favourite teams played, he always felt like he was there celebrating and smiling with them. He loved that feeling. 'I'll really be there one day.' He always thought to himself. Despite his father's love for the game, his parents did not exactly support his dream to become a footballer and preferred him to go to a normal school to study and get a normal job. However, all hope was not lost as his high school was one of the schools that strongly supported having sports activities in their curriculum and it wasn't just for formality's sake. Adrian fought his way through, becoming the captain of the football team as early as the first year of senior high. With his help the team grew to become quite a formidable one and was named as one of the favourites going into the qualifications for the intercontinental highschool tournament, a competition taking place in his last year of highschool and his chance to lift his first trophy. That was when disaster struck. Due to work reasons, Adrian was forced to move back to his home country with his family leaving behind the team he had worked hard to put together. However, he was fortunate enough to find himself in a school eligible to take part in the qualifications for the tournament. Finding out about that, he felt that all hope wasn't lost, a feeling that was soon carried away by the wind. Sino Academy, although possessing a very good and well-maintained pitch alongside the basic equipment, was one that never took sports seriously. In all the times they had participated in the tournament, they had only been able to get through the qualifications once but miserably failed to get through the group stage. This was an event of fifteen years ago. Facing a school with a non-existent team and players that lacked teamwork, coordination and motivation, Adrian couldn't help but feel that his dream was far beyond his reach.

This is a story about two people using each other and how they end up in love instead. After killing her parents, Katherine's cousin sends her to an earl of the enemy nation for marriage. Of course, she doesn’t want to be a plaything – neither of the earl nor her murderous cousin – but what can she do being a seventeen-year-old girl in a men-controlled country? Having healing as her magic, while all others have some awesome attacking skills? Katherine vows to get her revenge anyway, and the first hurdle to a self-determined life is to seduce the earl to get his resources and connections. It couldn’t be that hard, right? Just that, after arriving in the earl’s territory, he tells her that he doesn’t even want to marry her. No, no, that can’t be! She needs to make him change his mind! Schedule: 1 chapter a week Ps: for the cover kudos to darksouls1 from pixabay

When I (Cas, formerly of Earth) transmigrated into this hellscape, I expected magic kung fu and cool sword fights. Instead, I got: Dimensional rifts vomiting out soul-eating squirrels and glaciers that scream. A cultivation system that ranked me “Worse Than Trash Tier.” (Thanks, anonymous ancestor!) The Otherworldly Tourist System, a deranged travel agency that rewards me for “sightseeing” in eldritch hellscapes. (“Take a selfie with that sleeping Lava Worm! 500 TP!”) My vacation package includes: ✔️ Tourist Points to buy god-tier gear (Divine Sunscreen: “Don’t melt, Host!”). ✔️ Gacha spins. (Got a new technique! And a lot of trauma!) ✔️ Sarcastic commentary as I outrun cosmic horrors. (“Host’s survival rate: 2%. Upsell suggestion: Premium Burial Plot™?”) Turns out, Earth’s monsters are just the previews. The System’s hiding cosmic wars, godly realms, and a tiny apocalypse brewing. But who needs answers when you’ve got a five-star review to leave for a screaming glacier? Cultivation. Tourism. Survival. Let’s hope I’m good at two of those.

ROWON Enterprises, a global food and beverage empire, is shaken by the sudden death of its founder, Daniel Rowon, in a tragic accident. With the company at a crossroads, all eyes turn to his only son, Chris Rowon, an 18-year-old who has never cared for the family business. "Chris Rowon, the reckless teenager, taking over a billion-dollar empire? Absurd!" Thrown into a world of ruthless corporate battles, media scrutiny, and impossible expectations, Chris must decide whether to rise to the challenge or let his father’s legacy crumble. But as he navigates the pressures of leadership, he finds an unexpected anchor—a love that threatens to either break him or make him stronger. Can he handle the weight of his father’s empire and his own heart? Or will both slip through his fingers? A gripping tale of power, ambition, and love, this novel explores what it truly means to inherit more than just a name.

Sure! Here is the translation of the given text: "Dreamer, I am just a piece of emotionless wood, a withered tree that cannot encounter spring, and does not understand the feelings of the world, the love between people. Except for you. Only you. The first part of this text is cheerful, while the second part is painful. 'Not long for this world, because there is no deeper emotion left. From now on, no one in this world will be able to show the slightest sentiment on Wen Meng's face.' What Wu Jiu said is indeed correct; the truths of this world really are: the strongest will face humiliation, and deep love cannot last."

Her life had been tough right from the beginning. Now that she was past her youth, she felt that living freely was no longer an option. She had no one to turn to and realized she had spent her life alone. However, a single sentence from her favorite novel was enough to change everything. It took her on a journey back in time to relive her challenging experiences. Would she remember the true essence of her life, or would she be haunted by the ghosts of her past and the mysteries they held?

In a world where strength defines a hero, Seko Ikara stands on the thin line between recognition and ridicule. As a member of Eclipsed Guardians, a small, often-dismissed hero group, he and his team are seen as failures—punchlines in the grand spectacle of heroism. Their missions rarely end in glory, and the public, ever eager for perfection, has written them off as weak. Labeled as weak, mocked for failures beyond his control, Seko refuses to acknowledge the scorn of the world. To him, the opinions of mortals are nothing more than noise. His team’s losses do not define them—only the grand design he sees, the purpose he alone seems to understand. Yet, beneath his godlike detachment lies a heart that cares deeply. He does not express it through words or visible vulnerability, but through action. In battle, he does not hesitate to stand between his allies and danger, shielding them without ever asking for thanks. His kindness is cold, distant—like that of a deity watching over their people, offering aid without expecting gratitude.

In a world where gates open to monsters and magic, one-third of humanity has awakened to fight back. Reapers—warriors, mages, healers, and tanks—keep the balance, and among them, legends are born. Kyle is not one of them. Eighteen years old and the son of two of the most respected Reapers in the world, Kyle lives in the shadow of greatness. But instead of glory, he drowns in a mundane job, quiet addictions, and the consequences of lies he tells to survive. Depressed, ashamed, and alone, he’s convinced he’s beyond saving—until a near-death experience changes everything. When a D-rank gate breaches and threatens his only friend, Maya, something ancient speaks to him. Not with promises of power, but with a question: Do you want to die like this? Awakened by a system that doesn’t just measure strength—but character—Kyle receives more than a second chance. He receives a path. One shaped by Resolve, by the weight of his choices, and by the temptation to fall again. But redemption is not granted. It’s earned. And every flame starts as a spark. Against the Fall is a dark, emotional power fantasy about failure, growth, and the fight to change who you are—before the world, or your past, decides for you.

Kilala bilang palaban na babae si Cassie Rhielle Smith, kahit anong away ay wala itong inuurungan. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay pinagkasundo siya ng kanyang mga magulang. Hindi akalain ni Cassie na sa lalaking kinaiinisan niya pa. Kean Mike Salvador, ang lalaking ubod ng sungit, akala mo ay may buwanang dalaw ito araw-araw. A total opposite of her. She is talkative. He is silent type. She is had-headed. He is cold-hearted. Isa lang yata ang pagkakapareho nila, iyon ay ang 'ayaw nila sa isa't isa'. Paano pa kaya kung magsama sila isang bahay? Ano na lang ang mangyayari sa kanilang dalawa? Mauwi na lang kaya ito sa walang humpay na away? Or, could it turn into something they didn't think could happen — a thing called Love.

The Axis Powers had won World War II nearly 20 years ago, and Japan's Pan-Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere had continued to dominate Asia for two decades. Now, in 1963, the relations between Japan and the United States were on the brink of collapse, and a crucial event that would determine the fate of the world was about to unfold. In this era, the young generation in Nanking and Tokyo—those known as the "Pan-Asia Youth"—faced a myriad of choices concerning ideals, life, identity, and emotions. As they were inevitably drawn into the whirlpool of history, what kind of future awaited them?

In a world brimming with life and progress, yet shrouded in mystery and hidden truths, continents intertwine, kingdoms clash, and the Nine Ancient Sects wage an unending struggle. Amidst this turmoil lies the outskirts of Athenos, a city known as the ‘City of Happiness,’ where people from all over the world gather—seeking prosperity… or fleeing from their pasts. But beneath its radiant glow, darkness and oppression creep in, suffocating the souls longing for freedom. A young boy stood still, gazing at the horizon with eyes burdened by sorrow, before whispering: "I want to leave this world..." Beside him, a man of imposing presence turned to him, his voice calm yet piercing: "And why is that?" The boy hesitated for a moment before letting out a bitter laugh, averting his gaze. "Can't you see? Do I look like someone who belongs in this world? Do I seem like someone who wants to live?" The old man smirked—not out of pity, but something else… something the boy couldn’t quite grasp. Then, in a tone filled with certainty, he said: "Don’t say something so dull… Instead, come with me. I’ll show you what this world truly is." The boy eyed him warily, hesitating for a moment before asking: "Who are you?" The old man turned slightly, as if the answer held little importance, then replied with a teasing tone: "Me? Just an old man… My name is Rikudo, but they call me the Ruler of Paths." He paused, then looked back at the boy, his eyes gleaming with intrigue. "And what is your name, boy?" The boy clenched his fist as if confronting himself for the first time, before answering in a quiet yet profound voice: "My name… is Ashura." The old man raised an eyebrow, as if he had just heard something interesting. The boy then spoke again, this time with unwavering resolve: "Ashura Tekah." ---

In Finland teetering on the edge of Soviet ambition, a secret council ignites a decades-long plan to forge an unbreakable nation, arming farmers, training skiers, and inventing tank-killers in the shadows. From frozen bunkers to daring smuggling runs, The Long Watch unveils an epic alternate history where a small country’s grit turns the tide of war—and rewrites its destiny. Will their silent defiance outlast the bear at their door?

First Arc: "Don't leave me! Just look at me and stay awake!" Words that haunted Ariana's dreams for as long as she remembered. Dying in the arms of her lover as they both are surrounded and engulfed in flames. However Ariana's quirks never stopped her from living her life. Her journey starts from when her adoptive mother sells her at the tender age of 12, afraid that she was stealing her adoptive father's love. A blow to her head unlocks her past life's memories and life skills. Any object she touches relating to her past life unlocks her past skills and education. Using her memories she changes the brothel she's sold to into a maid cafe, and slowly changes her community. While creatures called Lumas are born from her powers to protect Ariana but who are the Lumas really protecting? Especially when she gets her period on her 13th birthday and it morphs her into a humanoid garnet dragon. Second Arc: In a world full of magic, beast men, warriors, adventurers and elementals could there really be something more frightening then a girl with mixed blood? Garnet dragon, child of the jewel eyed priestess and the soul of someone who was summoned from Earth. Ariana is fully awoken to who she is and has started her life in St. Verusha Academy as their perfect score student. She will have to grow into the young lady she wants to be while trying to unravel the mysteries of her life. With the help of Cayden, her childhood friend and the the Lumas, Ariana will discover the roads she can walk down. The only problem is will she choose destruction or human evolution? Love or world dominance? Revenge or forgiveness? Or will she allow her human mind and heart to be devoured by the darkness inside of her because of a massive betrayal from the one person she thought meant the most to her? Third Arc The bells of war have been wrung and Ariana has now chosen to save all of humanity. Though she has come to know many truths she still trusts in the relationships she's made and is willing to put everything on the line to become stronger. Her Lumas are evolving, Cayden is her true love that she will never let go, the Goddess of Creation needs her to complete the mission given to her and above all else Ariana is determined to survive. Now with her new knowledge she abandons everyone from their own safety and travels to the Animus, the beast Kingdom to learn how to control her garnet dragon powers from her blood family and hoping that they wil aid her in the fight against Lord Romanoff, the robed army and the twisted church.

Kuga bares the sign of the panther. The tootheless sign, a mouth with eight missing insiscors. Kuga is a Sagittarius Earth-Dragon. He met all three requirements, it means his life essence can subvert the curse of the Makilla. Les, all the panther maidens at the age of 23 lose their humanity to panther beastiality for the rest of their life's, like their mothers before them. However, something happened to Kuga, when his mate claimed him. He wasn't supposed to die from the bite of his mate. Yes, he died from the bite, marking the birth of different kind of beast, a Hybrid. Lord to the panther-maidens who were on the verge of turning to panther for all time. First of his kind, an Alpha. Kuga is back with only, one mission; Vengeance! Doom to his Nemesis, the monster that made him! *****†****†****†****** Slow bend, but steaming and bursting with life experienced through the world of a Maverick protagonist. This book is worth your time!... Consistent Updates, absolutely guaranteed. *******************†*****†***************** #Mates#twistedlove#romance#blood and trauma# Sensuality# sexual cultivation# guns and hard knuckles# maybe something to laugh about..... Kudus to readers, authors and wednovel. *****************†********†**************** NOTICE: Vol 1; although, the story is in 1st POV, these Maverick, cunning, mischievous characters in their covetous habitats are fictitious. Vol 2; Marks the death of Kuga and his Metamorphosis to a panther. This transition, shift the 1st POV to 3rd Person Point of View. Hop in let's have fun on this ride together.

The Fall of God sigue a Dominic, un joven atrapado en un reino cruel gobernado por su despiadado abuelo. Su deseo de venganza lo hará cometer cosas peores que las que haría un monstruo. ¿Estás preparado para sumergirte en una historia oscura, llena de secretos, traición y crueldad?

The Long Road to Healing follows the emotional journey of Sarah, a woman who unexpectedly loses her husband, leaving her to raise two children on her own. Overcome with grief, she leaves the Philippines for Kuwait in search of a fresh start. There, she faces significant challenges at work and eventually returns home feeling lost and broken. With support from a former employer, Sarah slowly begins to rebuild her life. In 2016, she makes a life-changing decision to return to the Philippines, where her former employer, Hammod, proposes marriage and a new life together. This story of pain, resilience, and unexpected hope demonstrates that even in the darkest times, healing and new beginnings are possible.

Three brothers, each striving for their own dreams and goals, set out on a journey that will test the strength of their bond. They become Knights, the first step on a path that will lead them to new challenges, unfamiliar faces, and difficult decisions. Along the way, they will meet others, face obstacles, lose some, and even get lost themselves. Their individual strengths are put to the test, each determined to reach their goals. But life is never that simple—abandonment and deceit lurk around every corner. Hidden motives and dark pasts resurface, threatening to tear them apart. Yet, despite it all, they continue to press forward, fueled by their dreams. In the face of betrayal and uncertainty, will their bond persist, or will they be defeated? Comrades are made, friendships are forged, and plans begin to take shape as they move forward. This is a journey of laughs, love, friendship, dark truths, and brotherhood. This is the Journey to Knights Fall.

Ren, an ordinary young man, had spent his entire life working tirelessly just to survive. Finally, after years of endless grind, he was granted a long-awaited vacation from his demanding company. Excited to embark on a trip with his coworkers, Ren felt for the first time that he was about to enjoy life. But fate had other plans. The night before his vacation, a tragic accident involving a truck cut his life short. Or so he thought. Instead of meeting his end, Ren awakens in a new world, reincarnated as the villain in his favorite novel—a story he once enjoyed reading but abandoned midway. The reason? The villain, despite committing no true evil, met a tragic and unjust end at the hands of the hero and heroine. Now thrust into the role of this doomed villain, Ren must navigate the dangerous world of the novel. With the weight of his new identity and the knowledge of his grim fate, Ren is faced with a choice: follow the villain’s original path to destruction or carve out a new destiny for himself. In this second chance at life, Ren is determined to break free from the chains of the narrative and forge a future on his own terms. Will he outsmart the plot that seeks to end him, or will he find a way to change the story entirely? Only time will tell in this tale of defiance, redemption, and self-discovery.

Neon and Longing is an urban tale of self-discovery and heartache set against the pulsating backdrop of a modern metropolis. The story follows Lena, a young woman who leaves behind a small-town life in pursuit of a dazzling career and the excitement of city living. Amid the luminous glow of neon signs and the endless rhythm of urban nights, Lena is drawn into a world of glamour, ambition, and fleeting connections. As she navigates her new environment, Lena encounters both the breathtaking promise of success and the stark realities of isolation in a city that never sleeps. Her journey is marked by moments of unexpected romance, challenging betrayals, and profound introspection. While the city offers a canvas of opportunities and dreams, it also forces her to confront her inner void—a deep-seated longing for genuine connection and meaning beyond superficial allure. In the heart of urban chaos, Lena learns that the neon lights, though mesmerizing, cannot mask the truths of loneliness and the quest for identity. With every twist of fate, she discovers that real fulfillment comes not from the glittering facades of modern life but from embracing vulnerability, forging sincere relationships, and daring to be authentically herself. "Neon and Longing" is a reflective exploration of the contrasts between ambition and inner peace, capturing the delicate dance of modern femininity in a relentlessly vibrant world.

This novel is rated 18 with lots of fan service. If you are wondering if its. -NTR, No it's not. -Yuri, A big no, I guess. I don't know if it is, so maybe is the final answer. -Incest, yes! A BIG YESSSS!!! In a world ruled by cultivation and magic, the past centuries have been defined by the dominance of cultivators and mages. Cultivators capable of crushing planets with a mere squeeze of their hand, and sages who could destroy worlds with a single gesture, have long battled to prove which path holds the greater power. For thousands of years, their rivalry shaped the fabric of existence. However, the tides began to shift. Over time, the longevity of cultivators allowed their strength to grow with each passing year, while mages, bound by their limited lifespans, succumbed to the inevitable toll of mortality—even with the aid of rare elixirs. This gradual imbalance led to the decline of the mages' dominance. But everything changed when a young boy from a humble village awakened a system. When he saw her mother relieving herself at night in her room when he wanted to take a leak. This event caused significant changes for him, as he discovered that he could grow stronger by engaging in perverted activities. [You just masturbated. You just gained 10 experience points] [10/100. Remaining to level up] [You just ejaculated. You have gained 20 experience points & 10 Silver Solaris] [30/200. Remaining to level up]

Great Simon is a girl who had everything thing she needed whenever she asked she is the second child of four children,she was also athletic and made friends easily ,she felt wasn't pretty enough and that caused her insecurity. Everything changed when she pretended to be who she's not which let her to meeting the wrong people. Who did she pretend to be and who are the wrong people she met? Let's find out.

Hi, my name is Harbor Grace, and I need help.

From learning a new language to venturing in new jobs, one thing always prevailed: resilience. Life obstacles testing our faith and patience, encouragement prevailed. These short stories each showed how life's testing you and how coming out triumphant made my confidence stronger. Hoping these stories helps you somehow inspire you to keep living and enjoying life. This is what makes life exciting.

A famous painter's secrets are hidden in his artwork, but when a ghostwriter is hired to analyze his paintings, she uncovers a dark past that could destroy him-and everything she thought she knew about love.