Danny Fenton And Danny Phantom

Two nations have been at war for 105 years, our protagonist joined the rebels 'The Phantoms' to bring back peace into Vermoria. Will he succeed against the superhuman force, advanced weapons ?

He gave everything. His strength. His trust. His heart. And in return he got betrayal, death, and a bullet through the head. Lee Hyun Woo was supposed to be one of the rising stars of HEX, the top hunter academy. A rare Holy Magic user, chosen for greatness. But his own teammates stabbed him in the back, used him as fuel for a demonic seed, and threw his body into the abyss. He should have died. Instead… he woke up inside the cursed Abyssal Tower, barely alive, and face-to-face with a bratty little goddess, and a massive wolf named Fenrir. Now reborn as “Kim Na Yun,” no one knows who he is. Not his killers. Not his ex. Not even the academy that once welcomed him. But he remembers everything. And he’s not here to forgive. He’s here to take it all back. New name. New powers. New rules. This time, the one who was abandoned… will become the one they all fear.

In a world where power and betrayal go hand in hand. Lia's life is shattered the night she witnesses the brutal torture and murder of her beloved. The scene is seared into her memory. With every ounce of her being she vows to haunt down those responsible. To make them pay for the pain they inflicted on her. She promises no mercy, no forgiveness only retribution. Driven by a tempest of emotions, Lia will navigate a perilous path through a city drenched in deceit and danger. Two hearts will intertwine and a secret would definitely be uncovered. What is hidden comes to light and the past tries to repeat itself once more. Her journey is one of relentless pursuit, where each step brings her closer to exacting the justice that hunts her dreams. With every encounter her resolve grows colder, her heart hardens as she transforms into a nightmare for those who wronged her. But in the quest for vengeance, Lia must confront herself. As she teeters on the edge of becoming the very monster she despises as she grapples the thin line between justice and revenge. " I will not rest until you all are six feet under the ground".

In a world drowning in corruption and creeping madness, Kaisel de Ravengard, the cunning Duke of a once-great Duchy now in decline, hides his true intentions behind a mask of nobility. Haunted by his mother’s murder and the shadow of his family’s downfall, Kaisel wields forbidden magic and the power of the Seven Sins to unravel dark secrets buried deep within the Empire’s rotten core.As he unravels layers of conspiracy and deceit, uncovering mysteries and hidden truths, Kaisel carves a path of destruction through the corrupted aristocracy. Navigating a dangerous world where loyalty is scarce, every revelation threatens to pull him deeper into darkness in his relentless pursuit of vengeance and ultimate dominance. In a land where darkness festers beneath the surface, Kaisel’s rise threatens to unleash chaos and reshape the Empire forever.

"Some assassins die in silence... But some leave behind an echo that never fades." In a world torn apart by war, seven mighty nations cling to power, their kings dripping in gold and blood. But beneath the surface of Veylorion, shadows stir — and a name long thought dead resurfaces: The Phantom. No one knows his face. No one has heard his voice. Only the trail of black feathers and corpses he leaves behind. But this is not his story... This is the story of the boy who follows that trail. A boy entangled in a legacy of blades, betrayal, and blood. A boy destined to uncover a secret that could collapse empires — or give birth to a war even the gods can't stop. As nations hunt the ghost of a killer, and allies turn to enemies, one truth becomes clear: > Legends don’t fade… they evolve.

At Houston University's elite campus in Mayfair City, two worlds collide through the lives of Gerald Martinez and Danny Blackwood. Gerald, a scholarship student from the wrong side of town, navigates the marble halls in his thrift store clothes while his dark curls frame a face hardened by necessity. His worn sneakers echo differently against the polished floors than the Italian leather of his classmates. Danny Blackwood represents everything Gerald isn't—trust fund privilege wrapped in designer suits, a Patek Philippe gleaming on his wrist as he slides into his Lamborghini. The heir to a financial empire, Danny moves through university life with the casual arrogance of someone who's never known want. The catalyst for their collision is Xavier Chen, Gerald's former girlfriend who traded love for luxury when she realized Gerald's potential couldn't match her appetite for Hermès bags and Christian Louboutin heels. Now draped on Danny's arm, she's everything Gerald lost and everything Danny effortlessly possesses. Caught between them stands Naomi Ashworth, the conglomerate heiress whose friendship with Gerald puzzles their social circle. While Alice Montgomery, the school's untouchable beauty goddess, watches from her pedestal alongside Danny's inner circle—Yuri and class president Blondie—Gerald finds support in his dormitory under Rick's guidance and his loyal friend Clinton. As tensions escalate between the dormitories—Rick's working-class fortress and Ivar's white-haired kingdom of privilege—the university becomes a battleground where relationships fracture along lines of wealth, loyalty, and ambition. In Mayfair City's first-class restaurants and boutiques, every interaction carries the weight of class warfare disguised as college drama.

Trapped within a poisoned world and stalked by monstrous beings known as the Withered, humanity clings to survival behind decaying walls and endless war. In the shadow of legends, a boy named Kael Ranz grows up in silence—haunted by the sacrifice of his brother, Dren, and hated by the family that blames him for living. Cast out and forgotten, Kael devotes his life to one purpose: vengeance. After six years of brutal training in the military barracks, Kael earns a place in the Phantom Line—an elite unit bred for one thing: surviving the gas, and killing what waits within it. But Kael’s past resurfaces when he hesitates to kill a Withered... and realizes it’s his brother’s reanimated corpse. But there may be something more than meets the eye.

Ji-ho is an orphan with an ordinary life. School-work-home. That was the cycle of his life. But under the persuasion of his best friend Domi, he goes to a creepy shrine in the woods where he's transported to a parallel world filled with phantoms, monsters, ghosts and gods. He finds out that he is the first phantom eater the god of malice created, Ji-ji and his younger "brother", Momo is detained in a special prison. Ultimately, he breaks him out, creating enemies with the other phantom eaters. Meanwhile, more and more phantoms are escaping to Earth... (Pleas note: All gods, monsters, ghouls and characters are fictional and do not represent a culture of any kind)

Unlike every other person in this world, So Eun only dreamt of living. In a world where gods, demons, and mortals inhabit together to strive for peace and harmony, all of that toppled over when a Phantom child was born. And like a wimpy little flower, waving in the middle of a road bustling with people, was a reminder that being born as a Phantom, fragile as glass--was like treading on thin ice. A Phantom is forbidden to be hurt physically or emotionally, intense emotions will eventually cause him to get weak and lead to his death. A crack appears on the thin ice. One day, he met a boy named Han Min who saved him from being vanished. The most skilled fighter, became his one true friend. Until one night, something remarkable happened that changed their lives forever. Giving him a second chance to live, ten years had passed, and his heart was leading him to a certain evil supreme, and what he saw was just his best friend, Han Min. The innocent and honorable child who swore to protect him and his people, had long become the scourge of the heavens and a threat to the mortals. Why do tragedies of human lives appear in disguise as simple coincidences? After that night, what exactly had happened between them? Witness how these two unfortunate souls found their way to untangle the twisted knot of their fate. "After all these years, you know I would always come back to you." Their journey begins here. --- Slow-Burn, Mystery, Pining, Fantasy, Cultivation, Heavy Angst, Betrayal, Fluff, Romance, Tragedy, Drama, Psychological, Plot Twist! A reminder that this is BL. A lot of heart-wrenching revelation will await you by reading this. Trust the process. Please support this Author with votes, gifts, comments, reviews, and by obtaining a premium chapter for at least a special mention to every end of the chapter. That would be the fuel for the Author to write more! Support the Author: https://ko-fi.com/sharrnister *social media accounts announcement soon* --- Author is still stockpiling the updates. Disclaimer: Cover Art is not mine, all belong to the respective owner/artist. I will take it down if requested.

Ren Shiken, a spirited and energetic teen, wakes up to a life-changing day—his departure to the mysterious Phantom Guild. Though young and carefree, Ren carries the legacy of his father and grandfather, legendary fighters who once trained there. As he bids an emotional farewell to his mother and grandmother, his journey toward strength, honor, and destiny begins. With hope in his eyes and determination in his heart, Ren takes flight—unaware of the trials waiting ahead.

Alice Heathrow is pushed from the third balcony of the Montgomery Mansion on the night of her wedding to Lord Alan Montgomery. Her death is written off as a mere suicide as it was a well known fact through the town that Alice did not wish to marry. However, this case takes the curious mind of a particular detective called phantom. A man who is neither dead or alive. One only the dead go to seek justice. When detective Landon Felton, sees a woman in a white dress sitting in his office, he instantly recognizes her. "I was murdered. They said you could help me" Alice Heathrow said. With time running out for the both of them, as mad spirits start to roam free and a family bent on covering up the murder. Alice must find her missing husband but as the story unravels, She discovers that the elusive Phantom might be more connected to her death than she imagines. What will Landon do when he must go back to the only place he remembers from his past life to save the woman he loves?

Dear reader, have you ever praised someone so highly that you do not even see them as flesh? But rather, a goddess, a goddess that God has personally sent to you to fulfill your lonely desire to be a part of someone who is a lot higher than everyone, and that is including yourself. Well, this story depicts the life of a mooncalf, who confused a mere insignificant yet soul-catching mortal for a higher conscious being that towers over human intellect and significance.

Lyraea, a world of dark melodies and magic, almost seven times greater than earth. A world with different races, seven kingdoms and three empires, on the eight continents. "LIGHT AND SHADOW'' A novel that describes the events on Lyraea, Zyl is the protagonist who is handsome, lucky, serious, a genius and a complete opposite of me. I was Kai, a guy with a tragic life and sad end. Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, I found myself face-to-face with Miss Reality, that was still slapping the hell out of me. "I am Eric Colonia... And I won't meet a good end... Well that just sucks." 'The realization hit me like a ton of bricks. No, it hit me like a truck. I was now in the world of Lyraea, a realm of magic and wonder, where seven kingdoms and three empires vied for power on eight great continents. "Now how much more do I know about Lyraea...Well not more than I know about myself and my memorable end." ........................................................................

A thunderstorm and heavy rain woke up Danny Sage from his final rest in bleak dead of night. Shattered memories assaulted his mind of the final battle he had met his end at the hands of two women but he was alive again reborn with a different name and destiny.

Weewooweewoo! As the latest agent recruited by the Bureau of Paranormal Activity, Catheris Orial–suffice to say–is NOT having a swell time being dragged around. His mentor is kind of a deadbeat; he has to wake up way too early; it's obviously not fun getting jumped on the job; and oh… oh that damned partner of his…! Catheris never asked for any of this–in fact he didn't want the job in the first place; he was already a tailor. Rather, he was forced into this by an unexpected roommate. He knew that moving to a new place would bring along some uncertainties and surprises, but having a demon was NOT what he had in mind. It’d never show itself and would fuck up his kitchen for whatever petty reason. He didn't care about that, why would he? He found it a tad bit amusing–until its behavior had a drastic change. He found himself having episodes: clawing at his neck, unable to breathe. Suddenly, he’d wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat, chest tight before he’d notice the wetness on his cheeks–crying searing hot ink again. The most jarring thing was how it’d appear in his liminal dreams. He wasn't the paranoid type, but he wasn't stupid–it was all real. That’s when he unfortunately met Detective Mr. Beo, who offered him a deal–either suffer, or let the government study him. Unfortunately, said detective is also his partner. But… the other coworkers aren't so bad. In conclusion the man is fucked, literally and metaphorically.

Langit di atas ibu kota Elvaria tampak mendung, seolah menandai sesuatu yang akan berubah. Petir menyambar jauh di utara, meski suara gemuruhnya masih tertahan oleh angin yang malas berhembus. Di antara deretan gedung batu yang menjulang, langkah seorang pria terdengar pelan namun mantap tidak tergesa, namun membawa tekanan yang tak bisa dijelaskan. ikuti kisah Danny dan Asistennya Lefina akankah membawa perlawanan? *UPDATE SETIAP HARI*

In 1722, Kane Roder was one of the fiercest exorcists of the ancient secret sect, The Order of Maccabi—a militant brotherhood sworn to hammer evil back into the shadows. During a ritual to banish a multidimensional time demon called Tar-shish, Kane is ambushed by the drastic change of events, and the exorcism goes catastrophically wrong. Instead of banishing the demon, Kane became cursed: "You shall drift through the hours of history, a slave bound by time. Every sun's cycle, reap twelve cursed souls, or be damned." Now trapped in a 24-hour time loop that hurls him into a different year within each cycle—sometimes the past, sometimes the future—Kane must battle 12 demonic entities every single day. If he fails, his soul is dragged to the Realm of Avoidance, a dimension of eternal stillness, where defaulters and cursed entities go to be forgotten. Alongside his sacred hammer, Zigor, and scrolls of dark art & the Scale Of Penance, Kane journeys through wars, dystopias, golden eras, and apocalyptic futures. With each exorcism, he uncovers pieces of a deeper truth: the curse is not just a punishment...it is a trial crafted by ancient forces drilling for control of time itself.

London, 1989. Edmund Hale is no ordinary therapist. Known across Britain for solving the unsolvable, he treats the minds of killers, liars, and broken men—while hiding the cracks in his own. But when a Phantom thief known as Aeries unleashes chaos, Edmund is pulled into a game of shadows where truth and illusion trade places—and trust is the first casualty. As secret organizations rise, forgotten crimes resurface, and ancient powers awaken, Edmund must confront not just the madness of others… but the darkness buried within himself. Because in a world of masks, even the therapist might need therapy.

Betrayed and left for dead as his world fell to ruin, Sion once a noble and soldier, awakens in a ruthless new world—where monsters roam, magic reigns, and power is everything. Stripped of his name and given a new face, he’s reborn with a rare, forbidden gift—and a buried secret: he is the illegitimate son of a fallen king. But Sion doesn’t seek glory through brute strength. Women were his key, his talent from a dark void; through them, ones gathered and accepted, he would gain strength, using beauty and power, an academy, and a nation. He would choose them wisely. From the shadows, while being under the new king's constant reach, he’ll play the game. When he realized that not everything was as it seemed, especially with the new identity he had gained, he would build the nation that once fell before his eyes in his previous world; he would use the chance and build it from his vision, in a game whose rule is none but one, survival of the fittest—manipulating nobles, bending politics, and exposing twisted hands in mortal affairs. With enemies on all sides and secrets buried deep, he won’t just survive. He will rise among monsters, nobles, and brutal politics where strength rules and secrets kill. Note: This novel contains elves, orcs, ogres, goblins, dwarfs, succubus, etc. Other tags: Overpowered MC - Smut - Fantasy Creatures -Mature - revenge- Magic- survival- Beautiful female leads.

Inola was just your typical beast kin orphan—ears too sharp, stomach too empty, and dreams far too big for the crumbling orphanage she called home. The place was run by a greasy baron with a combover and a crooked smile, who made sure the kids knew the value of silence, obedience, and cheap labor. But today—today was her thirteenth birthday. And somehow, today also happened to be the day she found herself standing in a line stretching halfway across the capital, clutching a ticket made of black silk and gilded gold leaf. Her fingers trembled just holding it. Everyone else in line stared like she’d grown wings and started breathing fire. She still didn’t know how this happened. All she did was help a sweet old lady cross the road yesterday. The carts had been fast, the rain had been pouring, and she’d nearly slipped twice. But the old lady had smiled, warm as cinnamon bread, and handed her the strange ticket without another word before disappearing into the alleyways. It wasn’t until this morning that Inola learned who that old woman was. The former Queen of Vaerindale. Disguised and wandering the city for her own mysterious reasons. And that ticket? A personal invitation—one of only thirteen—to enter the newly discovered Mythic Dungeon before anyone else. A dungeon no one had survived exploring. A dungeon rumored to contain Essence Stones—ancient artifacts of unimaginable power, used to forge custom classes with limitless potential. And Inola, ragged boots and patched coat and all, was going in as a scout. Well… whatever. Life hadn’t exactly offered her many handouts before, so this? This was a miracle. And she wasn’t about to waste it. Her claws flexed. Her tail twitched with anticipation. “I’m going to make a better life for myself. Even if I have to claw it out of the dungeon with my bare hands.” Read as this fox kin becomes the most powerful illusion-type classer as she masters how to bend reality with her Phantom Weaver of the Veiled Eclipse class.

I am Alexa . I am very fun loving girl. But my life was totally changed when I go back to my house in summer breaks. My dad borrowed a huge loan from Mr. Danny and there was a time limit to it. If my dad didn't payback the debt so there will be consequences and my dad didn't payback on time. Mr. Danny he is an old man , he is married and he wants me . I am the consequences he refers. But my dad didn't agree to his terms so he threaten my dad and in the end my dad agree to his terms here I am crossing the aisle towards my forced husband to be. But there's come the twist , when father says you may kiss the bride, my forced husband drag up my veil and I open my teary eyes to see the evil man but there is someone else and now he is my husband. My new husband, he is tall , smart , have broad shoulders and his eyes are mesmerizing and his face like he never smile in his whole life. Now my after marriage life started like this. (This is short story and there will be a lots of explicit scenes.)

Vion San Pedro never anticipated the extraordinary twist his simple life would take. He discovers he is not ordinary but rather a demigod, the offspring of the Goddess Dalikmata. What surprises him even more is the realization that his role extends beyond that of a typical demigod. His eyes harbor a hidden secret wanted by evil entities and even Gods. This secret holds the potential to either save the world of Santinakpan- the world where encantos and the Gods of myths lives in harmony, or plunge it into imminent doom. What could this mysterious revelation be that even Gods want his eyes so badly?

Born beneath a crimson moon, raised by swords, shadow, and storm. A girl with dragon’s blood in her veins and vengeance buried in her silence. She wears black and gold, commands spirits and flame, But it is the weight of memory — not war — that cuts deepest. In a land where betrayal walks in daylight and loyalty hides in the dark, Meeting of two hearts might change fate itself. OR Is this the fate? The wind remembers. The lotus burns. And the dragon is waking. In a tale where love is rebellion, loyalty is war, and bloodlines are curses, Shen LiuYan must rise — not just as a warrior, but as a legacy.

Okina island is a paradise for criminal warfare. Drugs, violence and dictatorship are just a seasonal norm. Between the white collar demons and the blue collar devils, everyone can find their place, some even with their head still attached. Debt rules everything here but one debt is more important than others. Five super powered adolescents are trapped in this world of drugs, crime and money as they are forced to pay a debt to a Yakuza group the only way they know how, robbery. As they navigate between school life, heists and keeping their identities hidden they find that there is more story to their debt than they ever knew and someone is pulling their strings aiding in their doom.

Being the only human in a school full of supernatural beings is hard. But being fated to the son of the Alpha your father killed? That’s a death sentence. ******** Carnemore Academy was never meant for someone like Claire: the daughter of a head hunter who used to kill supernaturals in the past. But when the peace treaty between hunters and supernaturals start to crack, she’s sent straight to the heart of danger— a school where everyone hates her and wants her dead. No one despises her more than Zane Wolfe Ravenscroft, her mate and the son of the Alpha her father murdered. And then there’s Caius Valerius, a vampire prince who should hate her just as much, only he doesn’t. And Lorien Feyrune, the Fae prince with a shattered heart and dangerous obsession. As Claire navigates the dangers of Carnemore and her complex relationships, more secrets about her father is revealed. Now, she must choose. Duty or desire? Family or fate? Love or survival? Because in Carnemore, secrets are deadlier than silver bullets. And some bonds were never meant to be broken. ************* Claire barely had time to catch her breath before Zane was in front of her, his golden eyes locked onto hers like a predator closing in on its prey. “Why are you all over the place with Caius?” He asked. Claire crossed her arms, forcing herself to hold his gaze. “Because he’s my friend,” she said, though the moment the words left her lips, she saw the way Zane’s jaw tensed. “Friend?” He took a step closer, the space between them shrinking to nothing. She swallowed. “Why do you care?” His lips curled into something that wasn’t quite a smile. “You can’t have friends.” Claire’s breath hitched. “Why?” Zane leaned in, his voice a whisper against her skin. “Because you’re mine.” Her stomach flipped, her nails digging into her palms. “You rejected me,” she reminded him, her throat tightening around the words. “You didn’t want me, remember?” “That doesn’t change anything.” Her heart pounded. “It changes everything.” He reached up, brushing his fingers against her jaw, tilting her chin so she couldn’t look away. “You don’t get it, do you?” His voice was softer now, but no less dangerous. “You’re my toy, Claire.” His thumb grazed her bottom lip, sending a shiver down her spine. “And I’m the only one who gets to play with you.” ************ This book is rated 18+. Fantasy Romance Morally Grey ML Smut Bullying Violence No Reverse Harem

Lucifer chuckled, hiding his earlier annoyance in a heartbeat. "You've grown so much" he said. "I'm sorry I haven't come to see you sooner, it's very hard to leave a place you've been confined to for eternity, but I've made sure my demons watched over you, you've become quite the Phantom" Phantom. The ghost is here. "What did you call me?" Sal asked. "That's right I nearly forgot, you have no idea who you are, much less what you are, and so you consider yourself to be nothing more than what others tell you to be" said Lucifer. "But don't worry, I'm here to change that, I keep my promises Salome, well sometimes that is" ................ Sal was many things. A weirdo yes. A dealer absolutely. A warrior? Definitely not. But all that changes when the Council of Elders, a combination of gods, angels and demons, asks him to go on a hunt, to find and kill a necromancer whose plans might cause a rip in the fabric of reality. Sal agrees and though he is powerful he needs the help of five Shaded beings from the Other World to help him. Little does he know that this one task has the potential to birth many things. Love leads to loss, loss leads to pain and pain leads to regret. Will he be able to complete his task? Will he die before he gets his chance? What sacrifices would he have to make? And what did it truly mean to be a Phantom?

In the aftermath of Shadows Protocol, the world remains a perilous landscape of covert missions, political intrigues, and underground conflicts. As tensions between nations escalate, Pakistan’s elite intelligence team, led by the seasoned agent Zayan Malik, faces their greatest challenge yet—a rescue mission fraught with deception, betrayal, and unexpected alliances. It all begins with the sudden and mysterious disappearance of Zayan during a crucial mission in Lebanon. Tasked with intercepting and dismantling joint Israeli and Indian covert operations, the mission ends in catastrophe. A massive explosion rocks the target area, and Zayan is presumed dead, caught in the blast. His team—comprising Ubaid, Irfan, Kashif, and Captain Rizwan—finds themselves reeling from the loss of their leader, grappling with grief, doubt, and a profound sense of betrayal. The mission, which had seemed straightforward, now hangs over them as an unsolved mystery. Ten days pass in an agonizing blur of mourning and frustration until Aaliya, the team’s brilliant intelligence specialist, intercepts a cryptic communication hinting that Zayan might still be alive, held captive in Israel. The faint hope reignites the team’s determination, and Major Hamza, their chief, authorizes a new mission. The stakes are higher than ever as they covertly enter Israel, operating under intense scrutiny and evading a network of traps. However, the trail leads them to nothing—a carefully orchestrated ruse to lure them into enemy territory. Humiliated and disheartened, the team returns home, their trust in the intelligence community shaken, but Aaliya remains unconvinced that this is the end of their search. Months pass with no solid leads until a fragment of intelligence surfaces, pointing towards an oil refinery in the depths of Iraq. The team, though battered by the earlier failure, seizes this opportunity. They gather their equipment, resolve bolstered by the possibility that Zayan might be closer than ever. Major Hamza authorizes the mission, knowing the risks but also understanding that this could be their last chance to save their comrade. The journey to Iraq is fraught with peril, the team navigating hostile terrain, avoiding enemy patrols, and using every trick in their book to remain undetected. Every step they take is a step closer to a potential ambush, but they move with purpose, each of them understanding that this is a mission they cannot afford to fail. The refinery stands in a barren desert, surrounded by armed guards, patrolled by drones, and fortified with defenses. The team moves under the cover of night, taking up positions around the target. Ubaid, Irfan, and Kashif, with the patience of seasoned operatives, wait for the perfect moment to strike. Aaliya monitors the situation from afar, guiding them through the labyrinthine pathways and providing vital surveillance. As dawn approaches, the atmosphere is electric with tension, every sound amplified in the quiet desert night. Suddenly, the operation erupts into a firefight, bullets ricocheting off metal structures and grenades detonating amidst the chaos. The refinery becomes a battlefield, the echoes of gunfire blending with the sounds of the desert. The team pushes forward, cutting through the defenses and leaving a trail of destruction behind them. They know the cost of hesitation—failure means losing Zayan forever, and they are prepared to make any sacrifice necessary. Deep within the refinery’s underground levels, they locate a fortified chamber. The sight inside shocks them—Zayan, their leader, chained and barely conscious, his body bruised and battered from days of captivity. Hope mingles with fury as they realize the true extent of his ordeal. Ubaid, his voice cracking, sends a desperate message back to Major Hamza: "الحمداللہ sir, Zayan is alive and he's with us, but he's badly injured. Mission accomplished."