A Dish Best Served Cold

What is fate? Is it something that was destined to happen? Can it be changed? No. If it can be changed, it would't be known as fate, isn't it? They say that fate can be control in our hands. Then, is it possible to take everything in total control in my hands?, I wondered. No, whatever the results is, I'm sure this was fated to happen under my control. This world... will surely go along with my favor. ................ "PLEASE!!! I BEG OF YOU!!! Join the Imperial Knights Academy as a special student or else I will be fired!!!" With such a line thrown to him, the 16-year-old human, Lucifer Nightwalker von Nightmare, an orphan who was stranded on an island with his little sister and magical pet-- was forced to compromise and attend the famous Imperial Knights Academy as a special student. While spending 3 years in the academy, he would meet his fated ones. After he graduates, he would then become an adventurer to explore the world, unlocking the secrets behind. This, will be the starting of his journey. In a world of sci-fi and fantasy. Humans, beast-kins, dragons, vampires, elves, fairies, spirits, dyrads, archangels, demons, dwarves, magical beasts, and much more, co-exist. Which later then, he would become a king-- leading everyone to challenge against the Celestial Gods. However, that was the boy's fate. ...................................... Everything begins with that fateful meeting six years ago. His fateful meeting with the principal of The Imperial Knights Academy. Yet, it wasn't even the beginning of fate. .....................................

A deranged and highly intelligent serial killer is on the loose, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. He seems to have a deep understanding of the human mind, using psychological manipulation to get close to his victims before brutally murdering them. The police are struggling to catch him, as he always seems to be one step ahead. But as the body count rises, a rookie detective starts to suspect that the killer might be someone she knows - someone who is hiding in plain sight. As she delves deeper into the case, she realizes that the killer's true identity is more terrifying than she ever could have imagined.

In a land shrouded in mystical aura, where the very air tingles with the power of cultivation, a lone figure walks down a desolate road. Li Wuji, a hunter from the small town of Blue Carp County, finds himself lost in the vast wilderness of the Qianlong Province. He has been on a journey for weeks, driven by a burning desire for revenge against those who wrongfully imprisoned him in the dreaded Black Temple. As he wanders aimlessly, Li Wuji is drawn into a world of intrigue and danger. He soon discovers that his freedom is short-lived as the Six Sects, the most powerful and feared groups of cultivators on the continent, have set their sights on him. They are after a priceless treasure that he possesses, and will stop at nothing to get it. In his quest for revenge, Li Wuji journeys through the most treacherous places in the land. From the Sunken City, where the souls of the lost haunt the murky waters, to the Twilight Plains, where the shadows come alive and dance in the moonlight. He braves the Shadowy Forest, where the trees whisper secrets and the creatures lurking within are more than mere beasts. He crosses the vast expanse of the Pearl Lake, where the tranquil surface hides a deep and ancient magic. Along the way, Li Wuji encounters fierce creatures like Golden Lion and the Emerald Dragon, and mystic beings like the Moon Bear and the Shadow Lynx. He also meets other sects, some of which offer their aid, while others seek to hinder his progress. As he travels, Li Wuji's story will be whispered among the cultivators and ordinary folk alike. His name evokes a either sense of praise or disgust, for he is the hunter who dared to challenge the Six Sects

Marc is a young man who has decided to leave his family, the powerful Alonso family, to pursue his own life and make a name for himself. However, when he encounters his former family's henchmen in a marketplace. Despite his initial reluctance, Marc decides to take control of his life and prove to his old family that he is capable of competing with them. When he attends his girlfriend Melinda's grandmother's birthday dinner, he is confronted by his brother-in-law Jhon, who publicly humiliates him for the modest gift he has brought. Marc discovers that the vase Jhon has bought is fake and dangerous. Tension mounts when Marc receives a call that takes him to the Alonso family mansion, where he discovers that his older brother, the leader of the family, has arranged a kidnapping to teach him a lesson. Marc strives to prove to both families that he is a valuable member and not just a useless son-in-law. As the story progresses, Marc faces a series of challenges that test his determination and his ability to make important decisions. As the story progresses, Marc becomes a stronger and more confident man, able to make important decisions and face challenges with courage. Will Marc be able to escape the influence of his family and find his place in the world? Or will he be dragged back to his former life, with dangerous consequences? "A Useless Son-in-Law" is a thrilling story of struggle and determination in a world of power and crime.

A young man, broke because of his ex-wife's betrayal, is given a system that will give him unimaginable wealth after he completes a series of trivial tasks. Jack Eldrone must endure immense heartache and shame when his ex-wife is crowned Businesswoman of the Year with the fortune she secretly took from him. Desperate, Jack contemplates giving up on a life of futility, when one day a mysterious man arrives with an offer he finds absurd... Travel to another world and become a special bodyguard! "If you complete the mission successfully, not only your ex-wife, but even the richest man in the country will bow down before you!" Will Jack refuse the offer? But if he does accept, will he be able to complete his mission?

'What did I do to deserve all this?' James thought to himself as tears of sorrow and regret streaked down his eyes, 'Just because I'm the unwanted one? They've decided to treat me like trash and throw me away. Well, I've decided to grant them their wish– I'll die here and save everyone the bother of seeing a failure like me.' **** The next time he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was a light blue screen hovering in front of his face. 'What the hell is this?' [Ding!] Now armed with the power of the system, James Jade embarks on a grueling journey of revenge against those that made his life a living hell.

Adam met with an accident after his wife's lover threw him out. 3 days later, he woke up to a string of surprises- he had magical medical powers and his grandfather was a rich business tycoon. He was set to take over the Walters Corporations when he realized something that shocked him to the core. A sinister person was manipulating his life behind the scenes... The same person that murdered his parents, faked his sister's death and even tried to kill him countless times. This person sent Adam a letter, daring him to play a dangerous game of finding him in 60 days, else the legacy his grandfather handed to him will be crushed... Adam accepts the challenge, racing against time to discover who this person is. Was it a a blood relative, an enemy from his past, a member of his ex-wife's family or just a stranger wanting to see him miserable? (°_°) Hi, readers. My update days are Mondays to Saturday's. Thanks.

What would you do if you realized that, the recently acquired freedom is just another netherworld! That, the things you hated most are your survival guides! Would you wish for one more lesson, or, what would it be… James was a young man fresh from school. He had exorbitant optimisms of freedom and a very bright future. Only to realize, the so-called freedom was proving to be human under siege. Life in freedom was worse than perdition itself and got him a visit to the reformatory. He was an innocent determined young man, whom, life taught a lesson the hard way. Never loosing desire and motivation, he still pushed on hard enough. Had this to be you, would you do the same, or… just give up! Did he survive the harshness of the biosphere? Did his efforts ever get to pay back? Did he ever get to live his dream? Find out more about James, After the Shadows.

At his Point of Death, Dave caught his wife cheating on him with his Best friend. The two shamelessly mocked Dave for being a Useless Cripple with no power. And to hide their shameless deeds, They killed Dave at the spot. [SYSTEM ACTIVATED: YOU'VE BEEN REBORN FOR REVENGE] Now the Once Crippled Dave, Ridiculed and Mocked by All, is Back. And better with a System. And this time, he swears to Make Them All Pay. "Let the Real Game begin" Dave smirked. ******* 🏆#1 Winner Of THE MOST POWERFUL SYSTEM contest 2025 ******* Note: Main Character (Dave) is a Medical Guru (Leaning More Towards Traditional Medicine Most) So this Novel is Medical In It's Aspect.

Alice Heather Littman was just an average elementary school teacher. Having taught in the Nancaan Elementary School for over a year now, Heather counted her stars for each day that her life went by peacefully, sorely grateful at getting away from her former... turbulent lifestyle during a dark time in her college years. Ahh.. a peaceful life surrounded by her precious students...Cue, the 25th Founding anniversary of the school she's teaching in, the meek and silent teacher suddenly being propositioned in broad daylight by one of the richest and most powerful men in the city. Heather felt her heart hammer in embarrassment as the dashingly handsome Dio Panagopolous asked her out on a date.. Outwardly, the woman smiled shyly, unable to say anything. Inwardly however...She knew in her heart that she was staring straight at the face of a bonafide psychopath.In the year 2016 of January, a mysterious string of murders plagued the Nancaan district of Midas. At least a dozen women in their 20s were claimed by the incident, all with their hearts removed from their chests. Fearing a resurgence of another prolific serial killer along with placating the fears for the start of another slaving ring incident, the authorities launched an investigation about the murders, dubbing it the 'Kardia' incident with the potential suspects being dubbed the same name. Unfortunately, the investigations abruptly came to a halt due to budget cuts, the upcoming mayoral elections, and other external issues. The city of Midas was at the cusp of a major upheaval, even the smallest of actions can irrevocably change the future in unforeseeable ways. With a certain incident still fresh in her mind, Heather went on about her daily life, hoping that another incident won't affect her already miraculous second chance at living a normal life.