Covert Affairs Old Spy

When a portal opened and ‘outsiders’ invaded, humanity experienced its apocalypse. Reduced to livestock and sacrifices for gods, only little resistance was left. Tepo fought his whole life but to no avail. However, one day he discovered the miraculous Core of Time, which carried him to a new world. A world full of dungeons and magic, warriors and spells, new friends and family awaits him. But doubts quickly settled in his mind. Was this really a new world? Or rather the past? The future? And… could ‘outsiders’ exist in this world as well? ********************************************************************** I'm thankful for any kind of support, dear readers. Let's discover new worlds together! :-)

Michael Stahom, a wealthy and enigmatic CEO, has built an empire of his own, separate from his powerful family’s legacy. Known for his ruthless approach to business and life, he keeps his emotions tightly guarded—until he meets June Skylar. June, an elementary school teacher with a quiet life, becomes the target of a deadly threat after serving on the jury of a high-profile murder case. With nowhere else to turn, she seeks protection from Michael’s elite security firm, MS Securities. As danger closes in, Michael is drawn into June’s world, breaking his strict rule never to get personally involved with clients. But the more he tries to protect her, the more he risks losing control—not just of the situation but of his own heart.With a killer lurking in the shadows, Michael and June must navigate a deadly game where love and survival are on the line. But can Michael keep her safe from the growing danger, or will their connection put them both in even greater danger?

'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

Being completely alone in a dark and forsaken world, with no family to turn to, no guidance to rely on, no care to comfort, no support to uplift, and no love to cherish, is a utterly terrible and absolutely awful existence. Lisa, a beautiful young lady, lives with her foster parents and siblings, trying her best to lead a normal life and suppress her extraordinary powers, which she longs to keep hidden from the world, fearing their discovery would only bring chaos and destruction. When Lisa was a little girl, she lost her parents in a tragic car accident. A huge truck collided with their vehicle, sending it plummeting into the water. With blood streaming down her face, she held her breath and struggled to free herself from the seatbelt, desperate to save her mom and dad before the car sank further into the ocean. The more she struggled, the more she felt her strength fading, until she finally lost consciousness. As she slipped away, the car continued to sink, taking her parents with it, leaving Lisa alone in the darkness. **** Kevin, a young orphan boy, had no family or friends to speak of, and had never experienced any kind of affection or love. As a result, he had built walls around his heart, shutting off his emotions completely. He dedicated himself solely to his work, using it as a distraction from the emptiness and loneliness that had become his life. His sole focus was on survival, and he allowed nothing to penetrate the armor he had built around himself Hello everyone! I'm Lisa_Lucy, your favorite author! I'm thrilled to have you all here to embark on a journey with me, exploring new worlds, imaginations, and emotions that will leave you breathless. Let's dive into the adventure together! ____Let's dig further into the secret spy____

#Age gap #taboo #Erotica #Smut #love triangle #boyxgirl #mild bdsm #dominant #possessive #submissive #poortorich #billionaire #mafia He hated her when she dated his son; told her she wasn't good enough to be a part his family because of her family background. He belittled her and made her feel unworthy. He was the reason they broke up. He is the most feared mobster in Russia. He is Milomir " Smerť " Petrov. (Smerť - death) Two years after she dated Ivanov Petrov, realized that her father (Viktor) was in debt with her ex's father. "You me a lot of money, Viktor. How are you going to pay me back the money?" Milo (Milomir) spoke in a calm and calculated tone. "Please! I'll do anything! I will come work for you for the rest of my life for free!" Viktor begged as tears streamed down his face. "Your work is of no benefit to me," his eyes landed on Viktor's daughter, Emilie, "...her...I want her." "What?!" "Viktor, I don't like repeating myself." Emilie sacrifices herself to save her father. Milomir is not interested in being her boyfriend, no. He wants to be her lover. 19yrs his junior, their relationship is already taboo. To make matters worse, Emilie had dated Milo's son, Ivanov just two years before. Adding his bold tastes in bed, the relationship grows intimate very quickly. Can the complicated relationship between Milo and Emilie weather that kind of storm? Emilie will have issues coming between father and son... *** (Excerpt) "When I say get on your knees, you do it," Milo told Viktoria in an authoritative and dominant tone. "And if don't?" Viktoria asked, matching his confident posture. "You know what will happen to your father." Viktoria's posture faltered. His threats were ice cold, like his heart, if he had one. "You are sick!" She screamed. "If I'm sick, then you're just as sick as me. I can see your nipples poking through that 'fuck me' dress you have on." "T-That's because of the cold..." She stammered. When he took a step towards her, she took a step back. He reached out, grabbed her by the waist, and pulled her to his chest. She could feel something poking at her stomach. He leaned into her ear and whispered, "What about last night? I heard you screaming my name with your fingers deep inside you as you pleasured yourself into oblivion."

An animated spy series about three teenagers from Las Angeles who live double lives as spies working for The Secret Organization of Teenaged Spies (SOOTS). Their boss, Sally, gives them their missions to solve worldwide and the gadgets that would help them on their tasks to stop bad guys and save the world. Sally even designed their black spy suits, which include disguise belts and communicator watches they never take off, even when they're not wearing their black spy suits.

lucifer or dev Kishan is a spy agent and mafia member. He is working as a spy in organisation under government spy foundation. Due to a mission he himself got stuck with a small little girl. How will he survival after this? What's the past of dev Kishan? Who is that little girl and why he is raising her? Read the novel now to witness the journey of dev and small lutenent

Literally just a bunch of old journal entries of mine. Cringe along with me as I relive these days. It's been at least 15 years...some of these are as old as 20! How bad could it be? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

Prologue I was just a wilting flower in my husband's house. I was married just for decoration but now as I got older my beauty is fading away. He has never for once seen me as a woman or loved me. He has cheated on me multiple times with women from outside, our maids, and even my close friends. I was unhappy, but I couldn't leave. After all what garden will want to keep a dying flower? I was just for decoration until he appeared. He was different, kind yet cold, gentle yet dangerous. His gaze alone made my tummy dance with joy. His lust for me burns and sizzles like a roaring wildfire, always consuming, never satisfied until my whole being has been consumed in its fire. However, I knew that someone like him would never be mine. He is a powerful man in society and I was a married woman, two different people. But suddenly it all changed, one glance from him and my life changed, never to be the same. The man I thought would never look at me, ends up touching me, kissing me, exploring my whole body. I thought it would end as a one-night amorous affair, but he keeps wanting more and I can't deny him the pleasure. Before I knew it, I was already too deep in this sinful affair. I should stop, right? But why does this sin feel so good?

A young boy Called Zazzo about 9 years old, who was being Maltreated by his parent, eventually went on a disguise on a SPY association, Unknowingly to him that the association squad he joined was actually a group of members hunting for Spy that was assigned by the Leader of a secret police force, Zazzo father, MR Kenny, is a detective who is looking for clues about this association of, until when he eventually know who was among association of the S.P.Y and telling some information about the Spy from the police force, HIS NAME IS "__________".

A Polymathic Man gets sent to the Viking era and decides to conquer the world with his smarts and the strength that he inherited from the body he possess now

The protagonist, Alexander LI [Alex], is a recent college graduate who has just been assigned to work in a government office. He becomes romantically involved with several women, including his beautiful female boss, her close friend, her daughter, a female colleague, and a female journalist. The main focus is on Alexander's romantic relationships with various women. These include: His direct superior (department head), White Asha; White Asha's boss, Secretary Jessica Lee White Asha's daughter, Emily His girlfriend's classmate, Serena Xing; And of course, his official girlfriend, Sarah Hope. ---- Warning: The Novel is Slow Paced. No NTR, And Yuri

"What if I say it's too risky?" she asked. "Then I will respond with—you are worth every risk," he smiled. ... With a troubled past and financial issues, Maxim Warner never had it easy. Coming a long way from a small town, he never stopped despite the hurdles thrown his way. Charming and aloof, now the hotshot neurosurgeon has no use for emotions and even less use for love. However, things get twisted when he takes a familiar blonde as his tenant despite the jarring red flags in his mind. She is the same woman who once held his heart within her grasp. But she crushed it back then and he would be damned if he let her do it again. He would be a good friend to her. Nothing more. End of the story. Diana Chen, an American-Chinese heiress finds her life flipping upside down when she holds an infant in her arms. A tiny life that she is supposed to protect now but it comes at the expense of everything she has. Nevertheless, on the worst day of her life, she moves to another country and decides to start a new life. And probably it is a good sign that her new house owner is a familiar face. "Oh my god, Warner, I almost didn't recognize you!" She ruffled his hair but unlike how he used to laugh or blush in the past, he did not react and the atmosphere suddenly felt strained. Let her take it back. The new house owner being a familiar face is making things awkward because the broody neurosurgeon might not be the beautiful boy with haunted dark eyes she used to know once. He is a man now... mysterious and stunning with eyes that strangely smolder her. And she is beginning to feel things that she should not feel for him. God, is it too late to find rent somewhere else? Maxim has yet to get over what the young Diana did to him while Diana has a baby to raise in her penniless state. Amidst this, the last thing they want is to look at each other across the dining table like the world lacks oxygen and their mouths are the only strategy for survival. When the thin string of patience snapped, she made a proposal, "Take all my firsts," As he looked at her in stunned silence, she continued, "I want you to take all my firsts. If you can't, then I can go find someone who will—" her words were lodged back in her throat by his consequent actions. _ When the mysteries from the past unveil themselves gradually, will the two be able to get over their differences and own up to their feelings? Or will it be the final 'The End' for them this time?

'Your mission is to spy on Mr. Lance, CEO of Lance Real Estates, for that, you have to be close, as the agents have assigned you as his secretary, and till we can get his alibi, make sure to secure him. I hope I made myself clear Agent'. Katherine has been assigned to spy on Maximilian Lance, who doesn't seem to be who he is. She has to earn his trust and get close to him in order to get dirt on him. Meanwhile, Maximilian wants to bond with Katherine, who is disguised as Margot Willer. Will Maximilian discover Katherine's secret or will she find out about his involvement with the Drugs? Or will they find something worse?

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

After a blur and crazy one night stand, Ivy finds out that she's pregnant and she knows with her current financial state, she cannot raise the baby alone and abortion is not an option, so she sets out to find the father of her child, to her greatest dismay and shock, her baby daddy isn't the regular one, he's a killer, and a very cruel dangerous man and he just might have her killed too because he's not the type of person to be fucked with. But to everyone's surprise, this little lady changed this cold hearted criminal into a sucker for love, her love.

# SCANDALOUS GIRLFRIEND Zhou Yun was just a newly debuted actress, but because she happened to stay in the same hotel as the top male celebrity, Song Chi, she became "Song Chi's underground girlfriend" that the entire nation had their eyes on. She was now trending on the internet. "She's taking advantage of my big brother's popularity!" "My big brother would never fall for a woman like her!" "Zhou Yun, you should get out of showbiz!" … There were curses all around. Facing such an undeserving calamity, Zhou Yun had a hard time saying anything. At this moment, a stranger suddenly sent her a friend request. He asked, "I heard that you're my girlfriend?" “Who are you?” Zhou Yun asked. He replied, "Song Chi."

AFFAIRS IN HIGHLIGHTS. Genre : GENERAL FICTION Facebook page of novelstown: Novelstown of Shadowturers Description : Issues in Features alludes the existence of the ShadowTurers Alliance. As they have a place together, They are prepared to vindicate back on the Novelstown Foe "Collins" who made disorder in the six islands with his armed forces. In another manner, Tyndareus Apollo is the head of ShadowTurers Association who chooses to safeguard Novelstown and the sovereign of islands. With his confided in amigos and amigas on another island, it is not difficult to vindicate with their association name. They put stock in plans and merit the work.

Velho do Cangaço Velho do Cangaço is a journey through the backlands of the Northeast, where the harsh reality of life intertwines with the wisdom of a man who has seen it all. With just one eye, the old man sees more than most — he sees the soul of the backlands and carries with him the stories and scars of a life lived on the margins. In this work, the protagonist crosses arid landscapes and forgotten cities, resolving conflicts and unraveling mysteries wherever he goes. His slow, firm steps tell a story of resistance, strength and the weight of the past, in a land that does not forgive weakness. Get ready to enter the world of a simple but profound man, where each decision echoes the struggles of a people who, even in the face of the greatest adversities, do not bow down.

"You know I am the CE...." She cut me again, "Cut me some slack Amelia, don't give me that bullshit when you know that can't be the reason for you to hold back. Just be you and you never know, the rules may need changes sooner or later . You know I got you in whatever you do. Follow your heart and you need to be happy because this journey you have started now, doesn't need you to be stressed. You need to be productive. So follow your little heart. " We laughed it off and continued with our lunch. I did not put much thought into it because I know we can be silly at times but I know she meant what she said.

Chu Yuxuan Chu Yuxuan is one of the main characters in the novel and is the illegitimate son of Chu Zhiqing. Although he appears to be a charming and flamboyant young man from a wealthy family, his life is actually filled with complex inner struggles and hidden motives. He is tall and handsome, but his personality is rebellious, holding a defiant attitude towards family arrangements and societal rules. His lifestyle is extravagant, and his behavior often seems frivolous and unconstrained, but beneath the surface, he harbors unspoken issues and schemes. Chu Zhiqing Chu Zhiqing is Chu Yuxuan’s father and the head of the Chu family. He is a typical business tycoon, presenting a refined exterior but possessing a shrewd and strategic mind. Chu Zhiqing has deep paternal affection for Chu Yuxuan but also harbors complex expectations and pressures. Despite his occasionally indulgent attitude towards Chu Yuxuan, his acumen in managing the family business and personal charm are impeccable. His outward demeanor and actions mask the complexity of his inner world and his true expectations for Chu Yuxuan. Zhao Yanan Zhao Yanan is Chu Yuxuan’s wife. Although their marriage is primarily for commercial purposes, her role is significant in the story. Zhao Yanan is known for her calm demeanor and noble presence, often appearing distant and aloof. Her attitude towards Chu Yuxuan is complex; she seeks to gain benefits from the marriage but is simultaneously repelled by his behavior. Zhao Yanan’s intelligence and decisiveness make her adept at handling the challenges posed by Chu Yuxuan. Wang Long Wang Long is a renowned director in the industry, famous for his eccentric appearance and bold personality. His direct manner of speaking often involves provocation and sarcasm. Despite his prominent status in the entertainment circle, Wang Long’s private life is filled with alcohol and indiscreet behavior. His relationship with Chu Yuxuan is intricate; he is both a collaborator and a potential rival. Wang Long’s character adds dramatic and entertaining elements to the novel. Xia Zhu Xia Zhu is a top actress in the entertainment industry, recognized and adored for her exceptional looks and outstanding acting skills. She is tall and elegant, with a high level of charm and attractiveness. Having spent years striving in the entertainment industry, Xia Zhu has faced numerous hardships and challenges, but she has consistently maintained strong professionalism and personal charm. Despite her considerable success in her career, Xia Zhu’s personal life is often a media focal point. Her independent and resilient personality, along with her rational and calm attitude towards relationships and marriage, further define her character. Her complex relationship with Chu Yuxuan, marked by past intimacy and current tension, adds depth and intrigue to the narrative. Xia Zhu is not only a crucial component of Chu Yuxuan’s emotional conflicts but also a key figure in the overall story, bringing significant drama and layers to the plot.

I dashed passed a large tree merely avoiding crashing into it and risking getting caught. If only I had brought my motorcycle along with me, I would've been out of here as quickly as I got in. I continued running taking random turns trying my best to shake the men off my trail. I made a daring turn into a narrow path only to make an abrupt stop- It was a dead end!. 'Why does this almost always happen?' I thought, now extremely annoyed. I hurriedly began surveying my environment, desperately looking for any way to escape. I had to think of something or who knows what they'd do to me if I was caught but how in the world do you escape a dead end? Suddenly, the sound of a gunshot echoed in my ears sending a rushing gust of adrenaline through my veins and soon after came the sound created by the impact of the bullet on the wall ahead of me. 'Damn it!' I hissed, I'd been caught. I raised my hands above my head and slowly turned around to face them. I gave an awkward smile at five men who were all pointing their guns at me. The man in the middle with an expression harsh enough to give anyone the creeps spoke up "Give us the flash or die!". Everything about his voice expressed nothing but a thirst for murder and blood lust. ~~~~~~ I bet you're all wondering how I ended up in something as surreal as this, so why don't I start from the beginning. My parents were your classic run-off-the-mill romcom couples. Their love literally knew no bound. It was always something special the kind you'd rarely see in real life and probably only see in story books and fantasies. They got married and a year later had me...and my twin brother Luca. My parents were rich so, Luca and I grew up comfortable, wrapped and shielded by the warmth of our parents unbreakable love. Everything seemed perfect, but who would have known that perfection could be easily broken. All it took to destroy our perfect lives was one unfortunate,bloody night. I woke up to the sounds of gunshots, panicked I got out of bed and dashed out of my room to follow the sounds and figure out what in the world was going on. I spotted Luca coming out of his room too, no doubt it was the noise that woke him up too. I ran down the stairs of our villa and entered the living room which seemed to be the source of the noise. I stopped dead in my tracks at the most horrifying sight. That was when my world shattered. My dad laid wounded on the floor and my mom had just been shot right in front of my eyes. I collapsed on the floor and screamed. The masked assassins looked up sparing me a few quick glances before escaping through the now shattered windows. Everything else that happened was a blur. Before I knew it we were at the hospital and a few months later, our lives were back to what seemed like our new normal. Luca and I went back to school, all our damaged properties along with all our security guards had been replaced and dad went back to work. We were all devastated when we lost mom and we all tried to move on and look towards the future, well all of us... except dad. He was crushed and he threw himself deep into work. He barely ever slept, always stayed in his room and quickly lost interest in raising us-we practically didn't exist to him anymore. So Luca, being older twin raised the both of us giving me all the parental attention I needed for 4years . Luca and I graduated high school and got an amazing job offer from our uncle-Mark. All we had to do was pass a test and the job was ours but I can't tell you what the test was,that part's confidential and if I told you... I'd have to eliminate you. In Summary, Luca and I passed the test and we're now undercover SPIES! It's the real deal. ***** This story is about the adventures of Andrea and her three best friends but it focuses more on Andrea's side of the story. Having growing up in a loving family, she finds it hard to believe that all she has grown to believe is a lie. She discovers that truly everything is not as it seems as it seems.

"From the ashes of Caroline Mae Sullivan, rose a phoenix called Seraphina." Once the beloved daughter of a prestigious family and an heiress to a vast fortune, Seraphina Vale's world was shattered by unspeakable atrocities inflicted upon her and her loved ones. Rising from the ashes like a phoenix, she becomes consumed by a fierce determination to avenge their suffering. With steely resolve, she meticulously plots the downfall of those responsible for all her miseries. But fate intervenes when she crosses paths with Elijah Grayson, her enemy's son. Despite her best efforts to remain detached, Seraphina finds herself drawn to Elijah's kindness and sincerity, kindling a forbidden love that threatens to derail her plans. Caught between her thirst for revenge and her blossoming feelings for Elijah, Seraphina has to alter her plans so that she gets her revenge and takes back everything that belongs to her, including Elijah Grayson. ══════ ∘◦♛◦∘ ══════ Note - The image for the cover and the images for the characters were taken from Pinterest. The author is not the creator of these three images. These images belong to the original creator: KH_CT

Dawn Carter, a boy living what was considered a normal life, was met with an unusual circumstance that changed the course of everything he ever knew. In able to survive, he must adapt to his new reality, but it is not a simple task. Follow the story of Dawn Carter in his pursuit to uncover new mysteries planted in his life, and his epic tale of survival in a universe where nothing is guaranteed. I am using this story as an outlet to learn how to become better at writing, so please keep that in mind! Glass Sky is a completely original story created by me "killdawn" and is ongoing as well. I genuinely hope whoever reads my work enjoys it, thank you!

You can praise the gossipmongers for their goods with their testimony testifying the Hunt family's brood of elusive yet sultry gentlemen. Among the catalogue of fine bachelors, Hugo was the most desired. Little did they know the life he had far from all the silks and revelry. One dimly lit encounter in unfamiliar territory, he found himself in a place where he should not be, but crossing paths with Iris Beaumont led him to places he thought he'd never enjoy—leaving his uncouth secret stale while his soul trembling in the embers of newfound romance.

After Amalia Jones was betrayed by her boyfriend Chris Henderson and her best friend June Schmidt, she threw away her identity and started anew as a member of the all-female spy and assassin organization, "Die Rache". Three years after her sudden disappearance, she re-emerged under a new identity and answered to the name Irene Gallagher. Irene applied to her former company as the new secretary to her former lover, now the president of his family company. Chris and his recently-wedded wife June had been enjoying three years of peaceful and uneventful life at Amalia's expense. The angel of vengeance was there to unmask the villains and uphold justice for the allegedly deceased Amalia. It was supposed to be an easy job for Irene with her newly-acquired set of skills. Unfortunately, she was not prepared to be involved with Chris' youngest uncle, Damian Henderson. He was not only the CEO of the same family company but also an international police detective that was in charge of catching Die Rache members one by one! Will Irene lure Damian over to the dark side or will Damian make her forget about her revenge and step toward the bright side?

A struggle to restore peace upon the world, dotted with forbidden romance between a vampire and a human being. This story takes place in futuristic England where human beings, vampires, and werewolves co-existed on earth. Aiden Thompson was just a regular human being who was trying to live his life as quietly as possible without any entanglements with the two superior races. He had long forgotten a night twelve years ago, when he met a vampire and saved his life. Ryan Caldwell, the vampire, vowed to pick him up when he reached the age of eighteen. Meanwhile, his grandmother's sickness led Aiden to the muddy, illegal world of blood transactions, where desperate human beings resorted to selling their precious, young blood for a huge sum of money. And Ryan Caldwell. The vampire had not forgotten his promise, but how come the person he accepted into his family was none other than Alain, Aiden's half-brother instead? To make matters even worse, a new race emerged and threatened the facade of peace among the three races that populated the world. It was by then too late for Aiden to withdraw from the center of the conflicts... -------------------------- "Mr. Caldwell, please don't make me repeat myself," Aiden interjected. "It was my own fault. I... I just want to forget everything. Please stop reminding me of... of what happened last night." Aiden grabbed into his quilt. He pressed his lips together and furrowed his brows in indignation. He did not want to think about it. He did not want to remember it. He wanted time to make him forget, and heal the terrible heartache that plagued him. Ryan heaved a sigh. "Aiden, it was not your fault. We... I..." And yet, the young man did not allow him to explain. "There is no 'we'," Aiden corrected the vampire opposite him. The young man lifted his head and glared at Ryan. "I don't like men. Do you...?" "..." ------------------------------ This book is part of a series : 1. Pursuing My Rejected Alpha (Werewolf BL) 2. The Bloodstained Affair (Vampire BL) Cover image is taken from "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint", please inform if I need to take it down.