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[BOOK 1 OF HOLY STAR] Set in a world where the most powerful continent is ruled by the most powerful nation, and the most prominent symbol of grand power there is the Temple of Wisdom. Etanai Bazu, a nobody from the slums of Stell City, received a gift from the most powerful celestial, The God of Scriptures, through a life-altering experience that left him with an unstable mind. Along with four A-list military trainees: Chad Bravo, Cassandra Rayer, Bava Edward, and Garu Chanti, Etanai became a Holy Warrior to the priestess of the Temple of Wisdom. While dealing with a deranged mind and an uncontrollable power, Etanai is dragged into a journey entailing friendship, alliances, and enemies; dealing with trauma and healing them; trust and betrayal in relationships; the pros and cons of fame; dirty politics in the sacred temple…… then there’s love. The newborn warrior couldn’t fight against the pull of Forbidden Love, not if Priestess Eshya was involved. (Note: bXb and gXg characters.)

Synopsis/Blurb In the fog-shrouded early 1900s, former detective Thomas Blackwood receives a distressing letter from his estranged brother, Elijah, beckoning him to the enigmatic Shadow Isle. Determined to uncover the truth behind his brother's plea, Thomas embarks on a perilous journey to the Ghostly Archipelago, accompanied by his steadfast assistant, Amelia West, and the weathered Captain Jonathan Pike. Upon their arrival, they encounter the sinister Marcus Graves, a wealthy landowner with a chilling hold over the island and its inhabitants. Despite warnings to leave, Thomas presses on, driven by a thirst for redemption and justice. As Thomas delves into the island's murky past, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, each revelation bringing him closer to the truth—and closer to danger. Haunted by visions of his brother and tormented by the restless spirits that roam the island, Thomas races against time to unravel the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago. But as tensions rise and alliances are tested, Thomas realizes that nothing is as it seems on Shadow Isle. Beneath the surface of deception and darkness lies a truth more sinister than he could have ever imagined—one that threatens to consume him and all who dare to uncover it. In a pulse-pounding showdown on the windswept cliffs of Shadow Isle, Thomas must confront Marcus Graves and the malevolent forces that seek to destroy him. With the help of Amelia and his newfound allies, Thomas must face his own demons and confront the ghosts of his past if he is to survive the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago.

The story follows Jason, an ordinary young man from Earth who dies and is reincarnated in the magical realm of Phantasma. He is granted powers of healing and fighting and told he has a destiny to fulfill in this new world. Jason travels to the town of Rockhaven and befriends wise mentor figures like the innkeeper Ralph who help guide him. He trains to control his new abilities. When the town is threatened, Jason emerges as a hero who protects the people. However, Jason feels restless and eager for adventure. He sets out to explore Phantasma, proving himself against threats like dragons, demons, dark cults, and tyrants. He discovers his childhood friend Daphne also came to this world and gained magical talents. Reuniting, Jason and Daphne become an inseparable duo who travel across exotic lands aiding villages and kingdoms. Their compassion and courage make them living legends. They master the use of their powers and learn virtues like wisdom, sacrifice, and perseverance. Though their skills grow formidable, Jason and Daphne remain committed to local lives changed through direct efforts, not personal glory. They periodically return to their hometown as a base, but always the call of adventure summons them forth again. No matter where trouble brews in Phantasma, these heroes bring hope. Now their journey continues as they confront ever-greater challenges, propelled by destiny. But their love and devotion to each other is their greatest strength. Together Jason and Daphne inspire the realm to believe in heroic ideals once again.

One day, strange portals later called "gates" suddenly appeared in all major cities..... Humans were suddenly forced to become "Hunters" to save their world from impending Doom. Humanity's last hope, the Monster Hunters Organization 'MHO' was formed, joined by people who were willing to fight against the monsters and refused to abandon the world. One day, our MC, E-ranker Hal Rodgraim, finds himself stuck in a life-and-death situation. In the end, as he was accepting death, he suddenly received a strange power, a quest log that only he could see, a secret path to leveling up known only to him. Completing quest after quest, he became more powerful and rose in level... But that wasn't enough, as there were still beings that could be considered potential threats, to his growth. In a world struck by catastrophe and danger all around, what does he do to survive? Does he give in to the threats around him or does he stand tall and fight back?

"Step into a virtual world where everything you know is about to be disrupted. In this game, nothing is what it seems and the rules are constantly changing. Enter Nolan and Allison, a couple determined to uncover the secrets of this virtual reality. But as they delve deeper, they realize that the game is more than just a game - it's a dangerous trap that threatens to consume them both. Nolan is a skilled gamer with a passion for adventure. Together with his girlfriend Allison, they embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the virtual world. As they progress through the game, they discover that the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. With every level, they encounter more challenges and obstacles, and the line between reality and the game begins to blur. Will Nolan and Allison be able to uncover the truth before it's too late? Will they emerge unscathed from this virtual world that threatens to consume them? Join them on their journey as they navigate the dangers of the game and discover what lies beyond the pixels." "Nolan and Allison had just scratched the surface of the game's secrets when they found themselves in the crosshairs of unknown assailants. As they raced to uncover the truth, they realized that the game was no longer just a game. It was a dangerous, life-threatening reality that had the power to change everything they knew to be true. With time running out and danger lurking around every corner, they had to make a choice: give up and risk losing everything, or keep going and risk everything they had left."

After five years of a secret marriage, my wife, a cold and renowned chef, suddenly asked for a divorce. I smiled bitterly, left with nothing, and embarked on an extraordinary path, becoming an acclaimed automotive expert and a successful entrepreneur. Post-divorce, she regretted deeply after watching me, her former husband, dazzling and captivating countless hearts in the automotive world. She wished she hadn't acted rashly. Wanting to win me back, she even begged to visit my high-end car shop, hoping to reignite our old flame of love. "Honey, am I not captivating enough? Come back to me, please. I want to rebuild our life together." I frowned slightly, lips parting in a cold voice, "Madam, please restrain yourself. I am not your husband; so don't make such shameless claims. If you want to find fulfillment, please turn left and walk out the door to find whatever person you can." Once, you looked down on me and treated me like trash. Now, I stand at the peak of success, beyond your reach.

"It's over between us, Dylan, Don't you get it. I'm not in your class anymore..." "You're too broke for me. It's over..!!" Dylan was devastated after his four-year relationship ended abruptly. He couldn't help but think of all the efforts he had put in to make it work, only to be cheated on by his partner with a wealthy classmate. Dylan at his lowest received a notification from an unknown system. "Host detected!!" "Congratulations! You're the luckiest man among billions. You are chosen to be the Ultimate ruler of the infinite world!" "Initiating system pairing, paring begins!" "20% 50%...... 70% System paring according to host needs." "Analysis complete!!" "Transaction begins......" "Wow!! I'm definitely the most richest man in the world. I will repay all those that have hurt me!!"

Don Marcello, an ex-undercover agent who was initiated into Mafiadom to have his ex back, divorced his gun moll. As the Mafias call their wives. But when he realized his mistake, Melissa had gotten married to the Capon of Nostra Territory. He went on a journey to find her.

The sun turned black, and Jace Turner’s world crumbled. A burning rune seared into his chest, marking him as the Guardian of the Fifth Realm. Visions of a burning castle and a shadowed king torment him, while a voice warns of a choice he must make, one that could either save or destroy everything. As the threat grows closer, Jace must race against time to uncover his true power, before the shadows swallow him whole.

Waking up mysteriously in a morgue, Carl Gerald is slapped in the face with a divorce from his wife Tiffany Raymond, a woman he had given his whole life to after suffering from Amnesia. As if that wasn't enough his mom is killed and burnt alive by a notorious assassin group and his sister adopted the same night Tiffany Raymond divorced him. Now that Carl Gerald knows who he really is, he is on a mission to protect his sister and his family, and to find all those who obilerated his family and send everyone who had ever disdained and humiliated him to a watery grave.