★°*"There is a dance between you and Fate, Mira. Only you know what the future holds."*°★

When Mira is not chosen by any of the four Guardians as disciple, her entire life is changed. A realm bound in eternal war, she is left without path - until one day a mysterious mask stranger takes her away, causing her to question everything she has ever known. Gilded Serpents is a Medieval Fantasy-Romance and the first novel in the Solia Series.

A long time ago, there was a planet on the surface of which a real living Heart was beating. Each of its beat gave life to many wonderful creatures, and humans were no exception. Once, during a mountain collapse, they became afraid that something might happen to the Heart, and built a fence around it. And they started arguing about who is the worthiest defender of the Heart. The fence turned into a wall, and the city rose very quickly around it. Everything that people came up with was immediately brought to life by the love of the Heart. So, they created dolls to help themselves, which significantly accelerated the construction. In the time that was freed up, people took up the war. One day they closed the Heart completely, erecting a dome over it. Miracles stopped happening, and the dolls stopped coming to life. People blamed magical creatures for this and began hunting them. And in order not to stop the construction, they began to chip off pieces of the Heart and insert them into their mechanisms. The city continued to grow. Centuries have passed. The city has propped up the sky with towers. Only fragments of the Heart remained, saturating the black smoke with its breath. Factories that produce nightmarish monsters fed on it. With their help, people continue to wage war with each other for the title of the worthiest defender of the Heart. While it is dying. This is where our story begins...

This is a translation in process. So I am open for suggestions and comments on what to improve in the flow of the text.

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In a world where divine power fragments have fallen to Earth, a charismatic leader named Akuji emerges, claiming a mandate from God to reshape humanity. Imbued with a fraction of God's power, Akuji possesses incredible abilities – bending space and time, even limited healing. He ushers in an era of seeming utopia, but beneath the surface lurks a sinister truth. Akuji's God complex grows, and his benevolent facade crumbles as he seeks to enforce his vision of a "perfect" world through control and manipulation. Will Liam and Rishang be able to stop Akuji?

"Huntector" - The noblest profession in this land.

"Hunt" the evil species that threatens humans;

"Protect" the remaining four walled cities.

On the devastated land of civilization, "Skullbreaker" forces humanity to retreat to the seaside settlement.

Blocked by massive mountain ranges in the front, engulfed by the endless sea in the back.

Lost hope, hindered freedom, and besieged cities.

Should one continue to live a comfortable life of indulgence?

Or should one risk their life to explore the world beyond the shattered barrier?

The Homeland, the only country that gathers all surviving humans.

Huntector, the most noble profession, protect humans and nature.

With the failed coup of the prince nine years ago and the king's passing,

the time wheel guided by the Huntectors begins to turn...

In the face of adversity and despair, one should never give up hope.

In an abode of industry, a youthful figure diligently plied the keys of an apparatus, casting intermittent glances at the chronometer then redirecting his gaze to the illuminated screen, resolutely continuing his labor. For an extended span, he had inhabited this domain. When the cloak of night descended at the ninth hour, the young man retraced his steps homeward to a modest dwelling, observing it pensively, murmuring softly, "At last, the cessation of labor. Time hath traversed significantly—approximately nine lunar cycles, if my calculation holds true."

In the sanctum of industry, a young soul diligently plied the levers of a contraption, stealing fleeting glances at the timepiece before fixing his gaze upon the luminous screen, steadfast in his duties. For an enduring span, he inhabited this realm. As the cloak of night fell upon the ninth hour, the young man retraced his path homeward, towards a modest dwelling, contemplating it gravely, murmuring softly, "At length, respite from toil. Time has journeyed notably—nearly nine lunar cycles, if my estimation holds true."

Surveying his surroundings, he acknowledged this domain yet remained unaware of its precise nature. Nine lunar cycles had passed, yet the fate of his kin—parents and a younger sibling—remained shrouded beyond the distant horizon. Mio lamented, "Ah, might a return to them be within my grasp?"

During these cycles, sporadic were his ventures into the sacred confines of the system's training ground, seeking enhancement for his physical form. Despite the ordeals, Mio did not shun these physical trials.

Glancing at the calendar, he pondered, "On the morrow, the seventh day dawns, offering reprieve. A fitting time to revisit the training grounds anon. Therein lies the quest to fathom the realm of this Kamen Rider."

Fatigue weighed upon him, and he succumbed to slumber upon the bedstead. At dawn, Mio awoke invigorated, hastening through his preparations, nourishing himself, and setting forth towards the training ground.

After sixty intervals, he emerged, bearing bruises upon his physical frame, his stride faltering. Providentially, the system's healing enchantment swiftly mended him. The vestiges of injury vanished, and Mio continued upon his path.

Gazing upon the vast expanse, he contemplated deeply, "Which realm does this encompass? Shall unveiling accompany the pursuit of this quest?"

In a vision by an Oracle five gather. But when they do gather it's not by choice it's due to a kidnapper. But the five trapped together are very different and could never get along. Right?

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**Prologue***The year was 2050.*When Alyn Winters was just five years old, the ominous shadow of war loomed over the world. It marked the onset of the Third World War, an event that the United Nations had desperately tried to prevent but couldn't. Nearly the entire globe became embroiled in the conflict. The West found itself in fierce battles with Russia (and the remnants of Ukraine), China asserted its control over Taiwan, Palestine vanished from the geopolitical map, and India relinquished its northern territories to both Pakistan and China. North Korea stood as the sole Korea, and the once-unified NATO had dissolved.At that pivotal moment, Alyn and her family were in France, and she, being the second-born, was merely a five-year-old navigating a world thrust into chaos. Tragically, she lost her entire family in a bombing orchestrated by Korea, targeting the entirety of the EU. Alyn, along with her elder brother who was fortunately at school during their parents' demise, became part of the unfortunate civilian casualties.Similarly, Ryan Philips, the grandson of Leah Philips and a close friend of Alyn's grandfather, Ashton Winters, shared a parallel fate. Alyn and Ryan had been good friends until the age of five and six, respectively. The bombing claimed both of their families, leaving them orphaned. However, their paths diverged afterward – Ryan found a new home with his aunt in London, while Alyn sought solace with her grandparents in Paris. The two childhood friends, united by tragedy, unknowingly embarked on separate journeys, never crossing paths again.*Present year - 2071***Author's Note:** *Welcome to the unfolding narrative! Please immerse yourself in the story and the intricate lives of our protagonists. It's essential to note that the given backdrop is inspired by real-world problems, and the events depicted herein are speculative and not intended to mirror reality. And, just so you know, the UN is very competent!*

Edit: 9/12 - Potential starlet?!?! Damn, is is that good?!

Right when Drako Yau, the chairman and game designer of a game company, is about to release the open beta of the game which he has been developing for years, things go awry. Another company suddenly launches a game which can be played using the brainwave technology, Real World. The map, background, game mechanics, and many more; everything is almost identical to the game he has designed.

Out of curiosity and bitterness, he enters the game, only to find that he cannot log out of it. He has to struggle in what seems to be a game, with his life on the line.

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Original Work: 遊戲之道 by Maple Shing

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"The Flyania City",  a modern city located on a isolated island. Under the management of the penguin mayor, the non-flying bird citizens lived happily and contentedly.

Several months ago, a pandemic called "Flyania"began to spread here, where patients hallucinated that they could fly and jumped from tall buildings to their deaths.

Herowl, a long-eared owl who worked as a night shift reporter, was dedicated to his job and admired the canary female anchor. He unexpectedly became involved in a series of events. He was determined to resolve the epidemic and save the "The Flyania City!"

No birds were harmed, injured, or killed during the creation of this story.

The characters, locations, events, dates, names, organizations, professions, departments, or any related elements in the story are purely fictional and have no relation to the real world. They do not reference any individuals, professions, organizations, departments, regions, or countries. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.

❝Dear agony, I feel nothing anymore.❞

TW: suicidal thoughts, child abuse, bullying

The Unlikely Encounter

In the heart of the dense forest, under the shadow of the full moon, a lone wolf prowled, its senses heightened by the scent of blood lingering in the air. Meanwhile, deep within the ancient castle nestled on the edge of the woods, a vampire stirred from his slumber, drawn by the primal call of the hunt.

Little did they know, fate had woven their paths together, destined for a clash that would shake the foundations of their supernatural worlds.

As the wolf ventured deeper into the forest, its keen instincts warned of an impending danger. It paused, ears perked, as a dark figure emerged from the mist, revealing the silhouette of the vampire, his eyes glinting with hunger and malice.

Their eyes locked in a primal standoff, the tension thickening with each passing moment. Neither willing to back down, they prepared for the inevitable clash, unaware of the greater forces at play and the secrets hidden within their own pasts.

And so, with a fierce growl and a menacing hiss, the kurt and the vampire charged towards each other, marking the beginning of an epic battle that would test their strength, their resolve, and ultimately, their very existence.

Decay Within: A Short Tale of Internal Struggles (Inspired off of events from my real life)

In The Void There Was Nothing, The Only Beings Were The Gods.

"Lost Files Log Seven, We Failed. The Reality God proved too strong, sadly enough he didn't just have only monstrous strength like we were lead to believe...he harbored extreme cunning...something we were not prepared for...his abilities were too vast...I leave this in hopes our plan works..in hope that there is a chance....We are not alone, in the universe. There was a reason we always feared the dark.....don't trust the gods...never trust the gods...they brought Mortals into their squabble..we weren't ready...trust your humanity before them. We needed more and they gave less..Good Luck...May you be more fortunate than we were. End Of Log." A man placed down his recorder into the hand of another being, they looked disgusted by the words this man spoke.

"It isn't our fault you know."

"It's what you want us to believe, if you have even a semblance of memory of all this...be better next time."

"This won't be a reset...much grander..a complete wipe. The scale will start from the beginning...it will start from scratch. We can't allow him a second to understand anything, if he does...we lose."

A being who radiated a blue glow sat down in a meditative state as the universe began to rupture and break, the rips and tears begin showing as they stand in front of a black hole.

"Hurry up!"

Another being shouted as he rose his hand and chains began to fly into the black hole imbued with a Magenta energy, the other beings began to do the same but they saw a black mass emerge and shred the chains as a boy floated there his eyes oozing a black substance and his pupils glowing blue.

"The End Of The World Isn't Yours To Determine False Gods." He spoke to them, they were enraged as a red feminine looking being shouted.

"Who are you to talk to us?! A Forsaken mortal, you have no place in our affairs!"

"And yet."

A voice boomed and a large arm emerged from the dark void of the black hole and reached out grabbing the fabric of reality as it was, The One began to exit as the boy moved out of the way. His entire body began to be engulfed in the black substance covering him like armor.

"All of you, due to your weakness. Use mortals, to enforce your plots." The One emerged from the void and looked down on the beings before him, he glared at them and then grinned.

"Oh? This was the best you could think of?" The beings began to rush him in union attacking him from various angles however he and the boy began to effortlessly fight against them all, working in far better coordination to defeat and decimate them.

"Get. Him." The One pointed to the one mediating, the boy nodded and flew at him.

"Mortal!" The Red radiating one shouted and rushed after the boy but was grabbed and slammed into the Magenta one as a green beam was fired at The One and he evaded it, instantly a black being rushed him and began swinging but was effortlessly evaded while The One harbored a smile on his face the entire time.

"How does it feel? To be the scapegoat." He smacked the beings punches away, he glared and summoned a scythe swinging it. The scythe harbored heavy necrotic effects along with being cosmic infused, he would swing it furiously at The One as he spoke more.

"The Second Family Failure?"

"You speak with a forked tongue, unlike you I wasn't Forsaken and never will be!"

He swung as The One evaded and back handed him viciously causing the entire void to shift and tear with just the impact. The Black one stumbled and seemed to weaken, The One grabbed him by the throat and glared at him.

"Yet like me, You Are Foolishly Believing They See You As An Equal." Another green ray flew at The One as he turned his head and raised a hand catching it. He then proceeded to slam it into the Black being's chest, sending him flying away.

"Heads Up." The boy slowed down as he turned and evaded the flying being.

"Such power." He spoke as he turned to face The One as the others seemed terrified of his very presence, a green barrier was made by a green being to defend each of them as best she could but with just a wave it was broken.

"Curses.." She took a deep breath and stood up prepared and looked toward The One."We both know you will not succeed, you should know this better than anyone."

"Wouldn't that be a blessing beyond for you all, be happy you're all still alive you parasites."

"Defend Me Fools!" The Blue one shouted as he then broke his meditation and evaded his siblings.

"I've plotted for this for eons and none of you are impressing me, your claim to power is weak." They rushed The One and all he did was wave his hand and suddenly they were paralyzed and felt their bodies begin to break down and be destroyed.

"Now. I give this realm, this reality, this entire universe and all that be. Oblivion." He raised his arms and suddenly a large slash was given to his back, a blade tearing through him.

"Did that even hurt?"

"My Liege!" The boy shouted as he turned, The One grabbed the boy and threw him away as his entire body was engulfed in a storm of blades slashing and tearing through him. A hailstorm of bones imbued with magic was summoned and fired down upon The One however The Man seemed to change again...for a few moments.

He changed again and again, evolving, adapting...losing like an endless cycle each time he was damaged he evolved to a higher state before the damage could root, he healed...however The One was too far beyond...an endless cycle meant nothing.

Finally it ended with his arm torn clean off.

"AUUUUGGHH!! Ghn..haaa...haaa..Damn..even after all we've done and even after all that.. you're still standing. Barely even a scratch too...Welp.. I'm at the end of my line. I know when I've been beat. All this power and I still feel short.."

"Oh don't sound so down, I am the epitome of what The End is. But know this, I always found it commendable, no matter what timeline you always stood up to me. In a way no other could.."

"Well damn..thanks. Well..goodbye. You're still an asshole."

"....Eh heh...eh heh EH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA EH HEH HEH HEH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!" The One began to boom with laughter for a few moments before it ceased and he began to speak"On second thought, I give you all One Last Chance. To do something, absolutely ANYTHING to make amends for what has happened. If not well then, all shall cease to be. Fair isn't it? But this will be played with a menacingly clean slate. Remember this, you live. Because I Allow It."

Reality began to break and shatter as everything finally Went Black.  The One then turned to the boy, the Boy seemed conflicted, he seemed troubled, he seemed lost...suddenly The One fired a beam through his head which sent the boy falling into the black abyss like a lifeless doll.

".....You'll understand, when it all settles you will understand." The One watched as the multiverse began to combust upon itself and close in, he smiled and closed his eyes..to slumber..in the farthest reaches of it all.​​​​​​​

this story actually came to life from a long-time friendship with a girl who now hates me very much. that's all u need to know. (I'm a high school sophomore but this is set in 7th? grade sorry)

【Handsome straight cop/Mixed-race metrosexual forensic pathologist】

They are working together to solve a series of strange cases!

Every serious case tells a story of life and death, laughter and tears,

all awaiting your investigation...

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🔗【VOL. 1 Top Secret】A pregnant prostitute is found dead in a sub-divided unit of Room 7C of Choi Fung Building. Why are there so many suspects?

🔗【VOL. 2 Twelve Old Men】Twelve old men living alone in the Eastern District commit suicide with a smile on their faces, but the forensic pathologist cannot find anything suspicious in their autopsies.

🔗【VOL. 3 A False Step】Five missing people die on the same day, all showing signs of frostbite. But early spring in Heticity is not that cold!

🔗【VOL. 4 Criminal Minds】The clinical psychologist in the police force seems to have a secret...

🔗【VOL. 5 Bog Body】A rare bog body is found in an old well, marking an important discovery of a mysterious case.

🔗【VOL. 6 The Silent Outcry】An internet celebrity died of throat slit in a hotel. The Serious Crimes Unit solves the case swiftly, but somehow there is something fishy about it.

🔗【VOL. 7 Buried Bones】Thirty years ago, there was not enough evidence to prosecute the suspect for murdering his pregnant wife. Is there any hope of solving the case now?

🔗【VOL. 8 The Goddess of Vengeance】Extra! A rare late autumn typhoon attacked Heticity together with a killer posing as the judge and the "Goddess of Vengeance".

🔗【VOL. 9 The Rainy Night Butcher】The door to the sealed memories gradually opens in a rainy night.

🔗【VOL. 10 Going "Potty"】A series of cases occur, all seemingly related to an odd work of art.

🔗【VOL. 11 The Phantom Rapist】A rapist escapes from a lift leaving no trace. Can he be brought to justice by forensic science?

🔗【VOL. 12 Broken But Fearless】The G.O.A.T. of "Kingdom of Fantasy" vanishes just before his final match before retirement. All that is left is a bloody, broken hand.

🔗【VOL. 13 The Shattered Corpses】The dismembered bodies of an old couple comes as a great shock. Yet it cannot be ascertained which suspect is responsible for the murder.

🔗【VOL. 14 A Lifelong Conviction】Broken body parts from different deceased bodies are sewn up as one. Lying behind are the dark secrets waiting to be spoken out by those silent witnesses.

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To him he is just a beautiful boy. A younger man with a pretty and innocent face who came like a warrior angel to extinguish the rumors about him which erupted like a merciless fire at the jungle.

Little did Damian knows is that...

He was she.

Briar is a girl, a twenty years old young lady.

After being used by his father as an exchange for his debts as a companion to his father debtors' many times as she lost count of. She then disguised as a boy to be sold to the gang whom his father indebted huge amount of money. Before that happen a universe took pity of her and make her cross path with Damian.

A gorgeous man, filthy rich, Don of the Ordnance, intimidating and cold.

Will Blair let Damian take care of her?

Will Damian be her real shining black knight or he will just use her like others?

or it will be just another ordinary errand to run!?

Because it won't be simple as it was predicted.

I’ve grown up reading romance books and I think I might know every trope out there. I never thought stuff like that happens in real life though. That was until the past year or so. I’ve witnessed or been a part of a few of those tropes which I find bloody insane. So I figured I’d share a bit of that with you! Some of these are changed to fit a story line but all are based of real events! Names are changed though.

"You're such a bastard!"

"I am a bastard," he agreed, leaning even closer to her, "but I'm your bastard, kitten."

Someone who's not average, not ordinary, not trying to fit in, not....'normal', as defined by society.

And deep inside, she felt the weight of eyes upon her, watching her every move.

Questions lingered and haunted her mind: Who was the observer? And what motives laid behind those captivating gazes?

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Glam is a 17-year-old man who is beloved by his family and has everything one would dream of having. One day, while heading home after school, he received an anonymous message telling him that reality was not what he believed it to be. During his investigation, he will uncover shocking revelations about his family. Will he manage to unravel the mystery behind this infamous message?

A sleepless owl at night, wandering through different times and worlds, weaving together short stories that blend a myriad of emotions.

The legacy ceases, talents dwindle, progress lags, ascent to the pinnacle seems unattainable.

Within the initial month, disciples joining the Godly Sword Peak fled in droves, gravitating towards other peaks, leaving only Danwu behind.

Half a day ago, the blind old man reached the end of his lifespan, transcending into the Dao, in a grand blaze of transcendence, reduced to ashes, leaving this mess of Godly Sword Peak to him.

The remaining peaks already deemed the existence of Godly Sword Peak redundant, aiming to reclaim ownership and divide the resources.

The old man's transcendence removed their inhibitions, and soon, they dispatched an ultimatum downward.

Tonight marks the moment when the remaining peaks will reclaim ownership of Godly Sword Peak.

"Perhaps it's best to relinquish Godly Sword Peak and find solace in seclusion within the woods to cultivate," Danwu sighed, swallowing a gulp of fiery liquor, dispersing some of his melancholy.

Enthralled by the island's captivating vistas, a young youth perched by the window, his eyes shimmering with intrigue, softly murmuring to himself.

"Is this the game... a chance to witness and experience diverse landscapes, a reflection of life?"

His fingers instinctively clenched, imbued with a newfound sense of vigor.

It was an intriguing sensation, akin to a person with disabilities suddenly experiencing the abilities of the able-bodied. A reality plagued by the torment of illness made her deeply resonate with this newfound experience.

However, in this present era, facing the remaining nine peaks and the old man claimed he possessed the potential of an ancient sword immortal. Could he truly make a difference on his own?