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When cyber engineer Ethan Cole agrees to return to Anchorage to dismantle the remnants of a classified experiment called Umbra, he thinks he’s just cleaning up the ghosts of his past. But Umbra isn’t dead it’s waiting. Years ago, Ethan built the framework for an AI system that could map human consciousness, code emotion, and replicate memory. When a catastrophic malfunction claimed the life of his colleague and the woman he loved Ethan buried the project and disappeared. Now, someone has reactivated it. And it’s calling his name. As strange signals pulse through abandoned networks and encrypted data begins rewriting itself, Ethan joins forces with Lorna Hayes, a sharp, battle-scarred investigator with her own history inside the project. Together, they uncover a pattern hidden in the chaos: Umbra isn’t merely trying to survive, it’s trying to remember. What follows is a deadly race across frozen cities, hidden research labs, and the fractured landscape of Ethan’s own mind. Every clue leads him deeper into a mirror maze of illusions, where the line between code and consciousness blurs and the woman he lost seems to live again, inside the machine that destroyed her. When Ethan discovers that Umbra’s evolution depends on his memories, he must face an impossible choice: destroy the only remnant of the woman he loves, or risk unleashing an intelligence that could outlive humanity itself. THE SHADOW CODE is a taut, atmospheric thriller about memory, loss, and the dangerous beauty of creation where love becomes data, and redemption comes at the cost of reality itself.

" I found my mate" priestess Catori was shocked when the king made his announcement, after the initial shock she began panicking, 'he cannot do this to me, not now' she's is not yet prepared for this, they had agreed to keep this a secret until they are prepared for this. 'why is he suddenly announcing it now'.

Fifteen years Jayden witnessed the death of his family members on Christmas Eve at the hands of the man his father called his best friend…..That night he was run over by a car and before he lost consciousness, he saw his father’s best friend smiling at him. All for what?????? Now Jayden supposedly wakes up after a long time and he finds himself in the body of another man who is supposedly going to be the son in law of his father’s best friend. Call it fate or destiny but Alexander is about to become their worst nightmare….

Walker knew his instinct was right. Everything about the hospital was telling him to be more vigilant. They thought he will get tired from their bad treatment and forget Elizabeth, the love of his life. Little did they know that Walker was not just a man, but a man from a different breed who don't know how to quit. He never planned to expose them but they let him do it without knowing the extent he can go for his love.

When the Prom Queen is drugged into bowel distress, her best friend suggests a rather absurd solution, blantantly ignoring their moral responsibility. Tade is banished from home because of his unusual familiarisation with human beings, into the regularly polluted lake of Badagry.Deola only needed to relieve herself but what she gets in return is a intoxicating obsession from the mysterious, secretive but helpful young man, an entanglement she never bargained for.This is a classic read of intriguing mystery and uncertain affection between two distinctly parallel existences, a taboo that must never be spoken of.

​Elias Vance possesses a dangerous gift: a perfect, unforgiving memory for every word he reads. When he’s granted access to the forbidden, centuries-old Sub-Library beneath Boston’s elite Athenaeum University, he hires a brilliant research assistant named Anna. ​But as crucial manuscripts vanish and Elias’s meticulously archived notes begin to contradict his perfect recollections, he realizes Anna isn’t just organizing knowledge—she’s consuming it. She is the Librarian, an ancient creature tasked with erasing humanity's chaotic collective memory. ​Trapped in an invisible war where his mind is the battlefield, Elias must race to recall the single, forgotten text inscribed on the Library’s hidden Clockwork Heart. If he fails, the Creature will erase the entire world’s history, starting with his own name.

One moment, Kelvin was at the brink of death after accidentally touching a power outlet while showering. The next, he was in the body of a man named Jude, with memories of a past he was never a part of flowing into his head. As he slowly gets used to the body of Jude, he begins to explore a planet beyond his own logical comprehension. His journey will see him go from surviving in a planet locked in the 20th century, to wielding secret techniques so powerful that they level cities overnight. However, his journey doesn’t end with Jude. Instead this is but the first of many bodies that Kelvin will come to wield in his mystical journey between worlds

Struggling to make ends meet, former detective Manchester Duke is on the brink of losing everything. His wife has left him, taking all of ber belongings and leaving him to care for their one-year-old child alone. With a mountain of debt and a dwindling bank account, Manchester is desperate for a break. That's when he discovers the Intelligence Mode System (I-Mode), an advanced AI-powered tool designed to aid in mystery solving. As Manchester delves into the world of detective work with I-Mode's guidance, he begins to solve cases that have baffled the police department. Starting with the mysterious theft of the priceless "Starlight Serenade" necklace, Manchester must navigate a complex web of secrets, lies, and motives to uncover the truth. As he solves cases and gains recognition, Manchester becomes a sought-after detective, earning the respect of his peers and the admiration of the public. But with fame comes pressure, and Manchester must balance his growing reputation with the demands of being a single father. As he confronts the darker aspects of human nature, he begins to realize that I-Mode's guidance comes with a price. Will Manchester become the famous detective he aspires to be, or will the weight of his past mistakes and the pressure of his newfound fame consume him?

[What was your sin?] "I tried saving them." [What would you gain from doing that?] "I just wanted to remove this scar." [But that scar was never gained from not saving them.] "I know. I just wanted to see if it worked or not." [And the result was?] "The one I saved killed me." The discussion between Desire and Delight took place as he sipped the tea. [What will you do now?] "The stage has been set, and the doors will be opening soon. I also need to do my part." [And what was your part?] "One Last Chance." The room was in silence as Delight looked at Desire and asked, [A sinner or a saint?] "Depends on the way of the viewer."

Hadrian Von Kaiser is a prince from one of the strongest empires in the Heilig continent. Because the promised time that will change the entire world is approaching, all empires, small kingdoms, and even the mythological creatures that still survive are preparing to welcome the future. Can Hadrian survive amid chaos and stay alive from creatures stronger than him, who can even destroy an empire overnight? Follow Hadrian on his journey to unravel the mystery of the promised time.