Xiao

Caught in a world not her own, Mei Xiao—a modern girl with a sharp tongue and a restless spirit—is suddenly thrust into an ancient era where she finds herself married to the powerful and enigmatic Murong Jing He, leader of a feared martial clan. Surrounded by secrets, political intrigue, and dark forces that seek to control her legendary Phoenix power, Mei Xiao must navigate a dangerous path between past and present, learning to balance her modern sensibilities with the harsh realities of a world ruled by tradition and power. As ancient prophecies awaken and shadows gather, Mei Xiao embarks on a journey of fire and shadows—where every choice could ignite a war, challenge fate, and reveal the true meaning of love and sacrifice.

Que faites-vous lorsque vous vous réveillez et que vous vous retrouvez dans le jeu même que vous adorez ? Que faites-vous quand vous réalisez que non seulement vous êtes devenu un PNJ, mais que vous avez même été renvoyé dans le temps avant même le lancement du jeu ! Que se passera-t-il lorsque les deux réalités de notre protagoniste coïncideront ? Han Xiao était un professionnel du power leveling avant sa transmigration. Utilisant la connaissance de sa vie antérieure, Han Xiao balaie l'univers alors qu'il se prépare à l'arrivée des joueurs. Ceci n'est définitivement pas votre roman de transmigration habituel.

It's funny, isn't it? Nobody asks to be born... None of us choose the life we are forced to live....And yet, we are bound to it, trapped in a world where strength defines everything. People worship when you are strong. They loathe when you are weak. They worship the god. They fear the devil. But why? Was it righteousness that gave the god victory over the devil, or was it simply strength? Why must we fear one and worship the other? Is the god so righteous? Is the devil so weak? Would Wang Xiao still have everything if he were weak? Would they still worship him? Would those women have submitted so easily? No. It's always the strength. Power rules all. A man can own kingdoms, riches, even love—but lose his strength, and the world turns on him. His woman, the one who once looked at him with admiration, will crush him underfoot if she finds him unworthy. His own children, born of his blood, will stare at him with contempt, their eyes filled with disappointment. What is love if not submission to power? What is loyalty but the price of dominance? Wang Xiao has learned this bitter truth. The sacrifices he made, the pain he endured, meant nothing. Without strength, he was nothing. But no longer... He has seen the lie, the illusion of it all... And now, the ancient myths rise once more, the gods claw their way from forgotten graves, and Wang Xiao, mistaken for the 8th Prince, feared by gods and mortals alike, finds himself at the center of it all. Seven goddesses, each more beautiful, more dangerous than the last, now circle him, bound by fate. Their charm is powerful, their desires even more so. The guardian of the Atlantic tears apart nations to possess him. The Desert Princess offers her entire empire as a gift, yearning for his love... Even an ancient being, her power stripped away, bends her knee in submission, once feared, now powerless before him. But would they have bowed if he were weak? Would they have loved him, served him, feared him? No. It's always the strength. "He 'who' covers the sky with his hand," they whisper. "The gods who once played with universes like orbs... he'll make them swallow their own spit in fear." Wang Xiao's gaze hardens as he stares at his reflection. The weak are forgotten... Strength is all that matters. "The world doesn't care for the weak," Wang Xiao whispers to his reflection. "Your woman will turn her back, people will spit on your name... They'll forget you ever existed... everything you did for them would be insignificant and forgetten...Strength is all that truly matters." And so, Wang Xiao will take what's his. The gods, playing with the universe like toys, will fall. The devils, pulling at the strings of fate, will lose their grip. He will strip them of their power, their kingdoms, their very souls, if that's what it takes. He isn't their pawn. Not anymore. Would they have bowed if he were weak? Would they have given themselves so easily? Would they have even cared? No. It's always the strength. Wang Xiao is no longer the man he once was. No longer human. No longer weak. He is the deviant. --------------- #NoYuri #NoNTR #Threesome #Harem #Strong to Stronger #Elf #Gore #Evil MC #Conquor #Action #Adventure #Imperial Harem #Revenge #Daughters #Fellatio #Supernatural #Urbanfantasy #Superpowers #Cultivation #Goddess #First-time Intercourse #Villain ---------------- Warning: The Novel is based upon a fictional Earth, and any resemblance is mere coincidence! Discord: https://discord.gg/dsc4fftBeF **Cover Page is not owned by Author**

In the world of cultivation, countless tales follow righteous protagonists, fated heroes blessed by destiny, or those chosen by heaven to walk the path of immortality. But what of those who stand in their way? What of the villains? The so-called obstacles to the hero’s journey—do they not bleed, dream, and struggle as well? Xiao Ning was never meant to succeed. From the very beginning, the Grand Dao wove him as a stepping stone—a necessary sacrifice to elevate another. His path, like that of all designated ‘villains,’ was doomed to failure by design. But what happens when that design is defied? After death, Xiao Ning awakens—not in the cycle of reincarnation, but in the cold silence beyond it. There, he is offered the Eternal Paradox Codex—a forbidden artifact containing the hidden truths of the Grand Dao System itself. Rules. Loopholes. Vulnerabilities. Knowledge not meant for those like him. With this power, Xiao Ning is granted a single, impossible choice: accept oblivion, or step outside the Grand Dao entirely—to abandon fate, sever karma, and cultivate a path unbound by heaven or law. It is Xiao Ning’s journey, from ashes to something beyond comprehension. Not to become an Immortal among men. But something even the heavens dare not bind. If fate is a chain… Then let him forge his own path in the void beyond. Welcome to this humble tale. The cultivation world is vast and unkind. Let us begin again—on our terms.

Xia Xiao unexpectedly reincarnates to the 1960s and becomes a young intellectual in a production team. Having obtained a mystical space with a spirit spring and jade water, she raises chickens and grows vegetables, but dares not use them. As everyone around her is skinny and hungry, if she turns herself into a wealthy and beautiful woman, it would lead to her undoing. Xia Xiao looks up to the sky and sighs deeply, what a bittersweet surprise this is!

A person carving out a path through life in a chaotic world. Zombies: Roar. Lin Fan: "We're all neighbors, why be so irritable?" Lin Fan: "I still need to go grocery shopping." Lin Fan, looking at the zombified Xiao Qing: "Xiao Qing, I bought a few bottles of water, and I've already scanned the QR code." Lin Fan: "Boss, I'd like to settle my wages." Sunshine District, the community where Lin Fan lived, swarmed with countless refugees seeking shelter. We should learn from Lin Fan, adhere to the law, work for money, and strive to buy houses and cars, becoming outstanding citizens in a city overrun with zombies.

As a cultivator who once stood high above the clouds, gazing upon all beings, what path should Xiao Qiang tread upon in this unfamiliar world? Embark on a life of unrestrained cultivation, allowing his poison to ripple far and wide. Xiao Qiang envisions founding his own empire in this urban realm!

Xiao Chen, the only Immortal Emperor standing at the pinnacle of the Immortal Path in the Ziwei Immortal Domain, made his way back to the city and encountered many interesting things. The Cultivation Techniques he had once discarded as trash were now revered as sacred texts of martial arts. Those who once wept and begged to call him Master had become God Realm experts whom everyone looked up to. Xiao Chen: "Is there anyone slightly stronger to be my opponent?"

Si Xiao Chen, ang nag-iisang Immortal Emperor na nakatayo sa tugatog ng Daan ng Imortal sa Ziwei Immortal Domain, ay bumalik sa lungsod at nakatagpo ng maraming kawili-wiling bagay. Ang mga Teknik sa Pagsasanay na dating itinuring niyang basura ay ngayon ay iginagalang bilang mga sagradong teksto ng martial arts. Ang mga dating umiiyak at nagmamakaawa upang tawagin siyang Master ay naging mga eksperto sa God Realm na hinahangaan ng lahat. Xiao Chen: "Mayroon bang sinuman na medyo mas malakas para maging kalaban ko?"

ฟงรู่ชิง เจ้าหญิงวายป่วงอันดับหนึ่งแห่งราชอาณาจักรหลิวหยุน นางมีรูปโฉมธรรมดา ชอบรังแกผู้ชายและผู้หญิง แต่ด้วยความที่เป็นที่รักของกษัตริย์พ่อ นางไม่เพียงแต่ขัดขวางคู่รัก บังคับให้แต่งงานกับบุตรชายของเสนาบดี ยังทำให้แม่สามีเป็นลม และสุดท้ายเพราะจดหมายการหย่าฉบับหนึ่ง ทำให้นางเจ็บปวดจนสิ้นชีวิต เมื่อลืมตาขึ้นมาอีกครั้ง นางเผยความเฉียบคมออกมา ไม่ใช่เจ้าหญิงวายป่วงที่มีแต่รูปร่างโดยไร้สมองอีกต่อไป มีคนบอกว่า บรรดาทาสในที่พักของเจ้าหญิงล้วนเป็นสัตว์วิเศษ และเจ้าหญิงผู้ไร้ความสามารถดื่มแต่เสบียงยาวิเศษที่หาได้ยากยิ่งทุกวัน มีคนบอกว่า บุตรชายของเสนาบดีไปขอคืนดีกับเจ้าหญิง แต่กลับถูกเจ้าหญิงเตะออกมา มีคนบอกว่า เมื่อวานมีชายหนุ่มรูปงามมาสมัครใจเป็นทาสรับใช้เจ้าหญิง แต่เกือบถูกที่ปรึกษาชาติฆ่าตาย มีคนบอกว่า เจ้าหญิงได้หลับนอนกับที่ปรึกษาชาติผู้มีรูปโฉมงดงามที่สุดในใต้หล้า ตอนนี้ที่ปรึกษาชาติกำลังตามหานางไปทั่วเพื่อให้นางรับผิดชอบ...

ในชาติก่อน กู้ชิงเหยาอยากแต่งงานกับเขาแต่ไม่กล้า แต่หลังจากการเกิดใหม่ เธอมีของวิเศษในมือและวางแผนที่จะแต่งงานกับเขาอย่างยิ่งใหญ่พร้อมสินสอดมากมายแต่เธอไม่รู้ว่ามีคนที่เกิดใหม่เช่นกันกำลังวางแผนลับๆ ที่จะพาเธอกลับบ้านโม่เป่ยหานปรากฏตัวต่อหน้ากู้ชิงเหยาพร้อมของมากมาย ด้วยรอยยิ้มเจ้าเล่ห์เหมือนหมาป่าที่กำลังล่อลวงกระต่ายน้อย "เหยาเหยา แต่งงานกับผมนะ! มีเงินใช้ไม่หมด ขนมกินไม่หมด เสื้อผ้าสวยๆ ใส่ไม่หมดเลยนะ!"กู้ชิงเหยา: "...."เธอตั้งใจจะเลี้ยงเขาให้เป็นลูกหมาน้อย แต่กลับไม่คิดว่าเขาจะตามใจเธอจนกลายเป็นแมวน้อยซุกซน!【ทั้งชายและหญิงเกิดใหม่ หวานละมุน เอาใจซึ่งกันและกัน】

Jiwa Tinju Xingyi Grandmaster Xiao Yi bertransmigrasi ke dunia lain. Di dunia yang didominasi oleh Seniman Bela Diri ini, Xiao Yi memperoleh Jiwa Bela Diri yang menentang Langit, memulai perjalanan untuk menghancurkan bakat-bakat kontemporer yang tak terhitung jumlahnya dan mencapai status Jiwa Kaisar dan Dewa Bela Diri. Menghancurkan Langit dan Bumi, menembus kubah langit, ia memerintah atas Semua Langit dan Banyak Dunia.

Yun Luofeng, el genio de la Escuela de Medicina de Huaxia, murió en un accidente y su alma se adhirió a la inútil Señorita Mayor de la Hacienda General en el Continente Longxia. No solo era esta basura inapta en las artes literarias y marciales, sino que además era pechugona sin cerebro, arrogante y voluntariosa. No le bastaba tener un prometido perfecto como el Príncipe Heredero. En realidad, arrebató por la fuerza a un chico guapo en público, lo que llevó al Príncipe Heredero a anular su compromiso. Sin embargo, la desperdiciada no pudo soportar ese shock, así que se ahorcó para terminar con su vida. Al abrir los ojos de nuevo, ya no era la anterior inútil señorita mayor. Con un contrato con el Código del Dios de la Medicina, la posesión de un espacio de plantas espirituales y manos milagrosas que pueden devolver la vida a los muertos, ¡sus habilidades médicas asombrarán al mundo! Extendiéndose desde los reyes y nobles en la cima hasta los comerciantes y las familias antiguas e influyentes abajo, todos competirán para ganarse su favor. ¿Incluso Su Alteza el Príncipe Heredero, quien anteriormente rompió el compromiso, llegó tocando a la puerta con el deseo de reconciliarse? Con respecto a esto, cierto hombre misterioso finalmente no pudo soportarlo más y proclamó: “Quien se atreva a venir y molestar a mi mujer, ¡que vengan pero que nunca regresen!”

He was born unwanted. Ignored by the system. Forgotten by the world. Bullied at school. Abandoned at home. Yuto Akiyama’s only escape is the newly launched full-dive VR game: Eclipse Genesis Online — a revolutionary MMORPG that promises infinite class evolution, free will, and a chance to become anyone. But when everyone spawns in shining cities and receives powerful starter classes... Yuto spawns alone. In a glitched forest. No class. No quests. No support. Even the system fails to recognize his existence. Other players call him a bug. The game offers to delete him. But Yuto refuses. Deep in a forgotten zone beyond the map’s edge, he discovers something no one was meant to find — a hidden terminal that lets him rewrite his fate. He types two forbidden words: > “The Nihilos.” Now he isn’t just a player. He’s a variable. A glitch in the code of reality itself. And reality is starting to notice.

Lee Kang Woo lived a life no one envied — born poor, overworked, broken dreams, and a family he loved but couldn’t provide for. In his late 30s, with nothing left to lose, he looked death in the eye… but death didn’t come. Heaven struck first. A bolt of thunder ripped through the sky — and took him with it. When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t dead… just somewhere else. A world of swords, sects, and martial demons. No system. No cheats. Only his will. And it turns out, that was enough to shake the heavens.

Disguised as a young man, Xiao has lived quietly for years, determined to stay unnoticed. After fleeing her village at age six, she found herself in Madame Ping's care, the sharp-minded but kind owner of the renowned Yiji house: The Whispering Fan House. There, she had abandoned her past identity to start anew—safe, silent, invisible. It wasn't until a persistent royal scholar who kept crossing her path dragged her into palace politics, a wrongful arrest, and a promise she can't escape. And as the Mirror Rite approaches, Xiao's quiet life begins to unravel. For better... or for worse.

On his way home from an exhausting shift, Lu Xiao never expected to become the obsession of a masked killer—a man with a twisted attachment and a terrifying promise: “If I can’t have you, no one can.” Hunted, cornered, and ultimately killed, Lu Xiao awakens not in heaven, but in a sterile white space floating on clouds, face-to-face with a glowing green cat calling itself System 8219. The system offers him a deal: enter various worlds, complete missions, and earn enough points to be resurrected. Without thinking, Lu Xiao agrees. But transmigration isn’t the wish-fulfillment fantasy the novels made it seem. Each mission drops Lu Xiao into the path of powerful, dangerous villains—men scarred by fate, twisted by pain, and terrifyingly possessive. And worse? Every single one of them seems to know his name. As the lines between reality and fiction blur, Lu Xiao finds himself tangled in stories where escape isn’t as easy as logging out. “Can I abort the mission…?” he asks one day, desperate and trembling. A familiar voice whispers behind him, arms locking tightly around his waist: “You can’t escape me.”

After dying in a forest fire Xiao yun finds himself in a new world with magic aspect, Xiao Yun has to find a way for survival and to get back to earth. in this new world he meet a unexpected person and they have to work together to get back, but what happened when they built a home and get people they care about in the new world.

Check out my other books In a world plagued by the relentless scourge of the undead and ferocious mutant creatures, one man finds himself at the heart of an extraordinary culinary adventure. Meet Xiao Feng, an ordinary chef who, by a twist of fate, awakens in a city overrun by zombies and bizarre mutants. Yet, amidst the chaos and devastation, he discovers a remarkable gift – the power of Culinary Mastery. Xiao Feng's restaurant, "Great Potential," becomes an oasis of safety in a city teeming with danger. Its mysterious defenses not only keep the undead hordes at bay but also shield it from the most devastating of calamities. Armed with a unique set of culinary skills, Xiao Feng embarks on a journey of survival, innovation, and flavor in a world where the distinction between life and death has blurred. As Xiao Feng ventures out into the treacherous streets of the fallen city, he encounters both the undead and living survivors, each with their own unique abilities and stories. His culinary creations not only fill empty stomachs but offer incredible attributes and power-ups to those who partake. But the challenges are enormous, and some encounters prove that not all monsters are mindless. With a growing menu of mutant ingredients and an expanding array of skills, Xiao Feng must navigate a treacherous path of survival while unlocking the secrets of his newfound abilities. He strives to complete missions issued by a mysterious system and unlock the full potential of his culinary prowess. "Doomsday, Let's Open a Restaurant" is a tale of resilience, creativity, and culinary artistry set against a backdrop of horror and uncertainty. Join Xiao Feng as he turns the art of cooking into a lifeline, serving hope on a plate and defying the apocalypse one dish at a time. Will his unique culinary skills be enough to survive in this nightmarish world?

Xiao nana finds herself in a complicated situation when she transmigrates into the novel she has just read , Her mission now is to be the perfect mother

No golden finger. No cheat. Just one man, an unfamiliar world, and the will to rise. Xiao Xuan was just a writer on Earth — until the heavens pulled him into a cultivation world. No systems. No ancient bloodline. No sect backing. Only rejection, humiliation, and the crushing truth: in this world, power is everything. But deep within him lies something the world has yet to discover — a secret even he doesn’t know. A body that won’t decay. A soul that won’t fade. An immortality that defies the heavens. When the world casts him aside, Xiao Xuan doesn’t chase revenge. He makes a vow: “If I have no backing, I’ll build one. If I have no family, I’ll create one — a family that no one dares to humiliate.” Armed with a mortal shell and forbidden techniques, he begins his climb — Not for vengeance. Not for glory. But for legacy.

A hundred years ago, seven divine pagodas emerged across Asia, reviving the world's long-lost spiritual energy. The Great Revival that followed transformed animals into beasts, forests into forbidden domains, and humanity itself into something new. Yet even nuclear fire could not save mankind from near extinction — only ancient cultivation could. In this new era, strength defines fate. Blood quality is everything. In the Azure Martial Middle School, Bai Xiao — younger brother of a renowned prodigy — steps up for his blood awakening ceremony, only to awaken with a result barely above worthless: a blood quality of 1. Mocked by peers, overshadowed by his sister’s brilliance, and burdened by his family’s fragile status, Bai Xiao’s path seems destined to end before it begins. But when a bolt of lightning strikes him, Bai Xiao discovers a mysterious bead carrying the inheritance of a forgotten, powerful being. Within this ancient artifact lie countless lost techniques and heavenly treasures — the keys to defy fate itself. From the shadows of ridicule to the peak of cultivation, Bai Xiao must walk a road paved with danger, secrets, and betrayal. Will the weight of his legacy crush him? Or will he rise to become a legend that transcends bloodlines?

At just sixteen, Xiao Yu thought her life couldn't get any worse—until she was sold like cattle to Long Shan, the cold-blooded Chinese mafia king whose name alone makes grown men tremble. But Long Shan doesn’t want a lover. He wants obedience. Silence. Control. To him, Xiao Yu is just another pawn—something pretty to keep, punish, and bend to his will. But Xiao Yu isn't the quiet, scared girl he expected. She’s fierce, reckless, and maddeningly defiant. He gives her orders. She gives him attitude. He builds walls. She tears them down with one stare. As the nights grow hotter and the games between them more dangerous, Long Shan finds himself craving the one thing he swore he’d never need again—love. And Xiao Yu, trapped in his world of blood and secrets, must decide: is she just his little slave, or the only woman who can bring the king of the underworld to his knees? Sold to the mafia. Owned by the devil. Desired by a man who doesn’t know how to love. Let the war between pride and passion begin.

Xiao Jingting, seorang mahasiswa pertanian pascasarjana transmigrasi ke keluarga terbuang di daratan liar. Xiao Jingting, yang telah melajang selama lebih dari 20 tahun, bersemangat menemukan bahwa dia memiliki istri pria yang tampan, tetapi istrinya tidur di ruangan lain, dan kedua putranya memperlakukannya seperti monster. Xiao Jingting agak frustrasi menemukan bahwa pendahulunya adalah sampah yang hanya pandai makan, minum, melacur, dan berjudi dan bahkan memukil istri dan anak-anaknya. Sekarang, bagaimana dia bisa membalikkan imejnya?

[ Book is on hold, the author lost the draft and planning because of a car accident ] Young and talented witch Xiao wants to kill herself to escape a future arranged marriage, so she offers herself as a sacrifice to a demon. The charming demon gives her a counter offer: release him from his prison, and he'll make all her dreams come true. Any sane person would not make a deal with a demon, but Xiao is not sane, and the Demon Trix is in this for the long run. As the years went by, Xiao grew to be the strongest magic user in the kingdom, and she started to see the demon as more than just a mentor. Meanwhile, time traveller Prince Alexander is trying to save the love of his life from death and his best friend Xiao from falling into the hands of a demon. Said love of his love is also stuck in a time loop.

Jun Xiao is binded by a system. His system (forcibly) teleports him to Myriad Worlds threatening him to cultivate Daos. What are the goals of the Mysterious System? Why did it choose Jun Xiao? Read to find out more! #FaceSlapping ✅ #WeakToStrong✅ #System✅ #MyriadWorlds

Tang Yaoyao's acting career was approaching an end after she'd been silenced to death by the big boss. She refused to believe it and went to look for her biological elder brother. "Big Bro, I'm your younger sister who's been away for many years, shall we acknowledge each other?" She'd thought she only had one elder brother, but as it turned out, she had her Second Bro, Third Bro, Fifth Bro, Sixth Bro... since then, she'd been doted on immensely by all of them. Hold on! Wasn't this the big boss who killed her? Xiao Jinhan forced her to a corner. "Have I told you before that my illness can only be cured by you, hmm?" But how was his illness supposed to be cured!? Everyone knew that Fourth Master Xiao hated women, especially the seductive type like Tang Yaoyao. Until one day, the paparazzi managed to capture shots of Fourth Master Xiao descending from his throne. He'd put on a jacket for that little seductress and patiently coaxed her, "Be good, we'll need a stunt double for intimate scenes." Tang Yaoyao sounded high and mighty, however. "The keyboard has been damaged by you kneeling on it." Fourth Master responded dotingly, "We'll get another and I'll continue kneeling." The internet went mad over this news!

#wifespoiling When Xiao Li, a third-year medical student, is forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, two scenarios take place. In one, she jumps from her room window the night before the wedding and ends up crippled and disfigured. In the other, she finds herself reborn at the moment when she sits on the windowsill, ready to jump. She changes her mind, takes a good night’s sleep, and follows through with the wedding the next day.  In the first scenario, the fateful jump sets off a series of unfortunate events. Xiao Li despises her doting husband and grows miserable. In the second, she gradually warms up to him even as her life takes on unexpected detours. But whether in the previous or current life, she is unable to shake off her evil cousin, Xiao Yan, who seems hell-bent on wrecking her happiness.

[female lead the family's favorite, both male and female teasing one another, with all sorts of spoiling] The big boss of the 25th century, Lu Jinqi accidentally blew herself up and was reborn into the 21st century in the body of a poor little thing with the same name as her. The Song family of Rong City: Remember, you are an adopted child, so you can forget about everything. Lu Jinqi went. "Heh, look who's talking." Everyone in the circle prepared to watch the Song family's annual family drama, but in the end, the poor little thing, who was seen as an "ill omen", tore through everything with explosive power, and slapped everyone on the face. "Ouch." They exclaimed. He was a cold and noble person of power, and was the captain of a mysterious special task force, controlling the economy of the Asian region, yet he was willing to submit to her. The first time Lu Jinqi met Si Jingyun, she accidentally fell into his arms. Si Jingyun said. "Girl, taking advantage, eh?" The second time they met, she accidentally pushed him down. Si Jingyun said. "Girl, you're throwing yourself to me, eh?" The third time they met, she accidentally touched his hand. Si Jingyun said. "Girl, how does that feel?" Lu Jinqi only had this to reply. "I have something that I'm not sure if I should say or not."

"A malicious incident has occurred at our city hospital, a patient has taken medical staff hostage, and is now in a standoff with the police..." Yang Xiao turned off the TV, and the next second, a call came through, "Son, release the doctor now. There are police all around; you can't escape!" As if to prove the woman's words, the police sirens outside grew louder one after another, and there was also movement in the hallway. "It's fake, all fake. This is the Nightmare World. Otherwise, why would your call still come through after I cut the phone line?" Yang Xiao glared at the fallen phone line, his face twisted ferociously.