Sarah Taylor was an average girl. She had regular hobbies, liked regular things, and loved regular people. She was completely ordinary - she wanted more. The feeling... it was stuffy, searing, and suffocating. Before she could even begin to realize it, her ordinary life had ended. However, it was still far too early for her to disappear. Now Amarinda Anderfell, she could finally be someone of importance. This was a second chance. She surely could not waste it.

Grace Harper has always been an outsider—raised in a wolf pack that never truly accepted her, adopted by an alpha with too many secrets. When her ex-boyfriend leaves her for his mate and the truth of her adoption comes to light, Grace knows she has to leave… or die trying. But her path to freedom slams into the Lycan King. Cold, powerful, and burdened by the ghosts of a past he refuses to share, Caine doesn’t want Grace in his world. He doesn’t believe she belongs in any world but her own. And yet, with fate tethering their souls, his control begins to crack. Grace never asked for his protection. She never asked to want him, either. But something ancient is waking, and the deeper she dives into the truth of her past, the more she realizes: maybe she was never meant to be free. Maybe she was meant to change everything. Starting with him. ---- *Grace of a Wolf* is the slightly unhinged romance between a human girl with inconvenient human morals and her mildly sociopathic fated mate—who also happens to be the Lycan King and has the emotional intelligence of a rock. Thankfully, their dangerously magnetic bond is (barely) balanced by found family chaos, a buttload of magic, and a fated mate connection that might actually kill her if they touch. Oops. Just when you think you’re reading *yet another werewolf story*, the plot and worldbuilding sneak up behind you with claws, teeth, and actual stakes. It’s slow-burn, emotionally messy, and laced with the kind of tension that could kill—or kiss—you. --- **WARNINGS:** R18: Smutty smut smut. Also, dark themes, including but not limited to: Murder, attempted murder, a stack of dead bodies, betrayal, mild sociopathy, an ML who appears to bathe in red flags despite his favorite color being green, an unwarranted hatred of blueberry muffins, and pillow thievery. A **slow burn**, spicy wolf shifter urban fantasy romance with a lot of random plot trying to knot-block everything. When the spice hits, please read responsibly. Thank you~ [WSA 2025 Contest Entry]

Chase Sterling always felt like furniture. The kind you don't notice, the kind that's easy to shove in a corner and forget. He was used to it: people looked right through him, brushed him off like lint. But it only takes one phone call to erase a lifetime of being overlooked. When his estranged family meets a tragic end, Chase suddenly finds himself in charge of the sprawling Sterling fortune. Turns out, riches aren't the only thing the family left him. There's a curse running through his blood, warping love into something hungry and dangerous, impossible to escape. Vivian Ashford never set out to blow Chase's life to smithereens. Just one decision (a sharp, ruthless move at graduation) was all it took to set their worlds spinning out of control. While Vivian soaks up the Hollywood limelight and collects red-carpet headlines, Chase slips into his new role as Manhattan's most intimidating heir. But no matter how far they run, something keeps yanking them back together, like a stitch in an old wound that refuses to heal.

Since she was born, Adelaide had to go through many hardship as she was being prepared to be the mother of a nation. Adelaide thought that once she became the empress of Tempest, she would finally become a free woman. But instead of freedom, Adelaide had to deal with more political affairs while her supposedly husband and emperor indulge himself in adultery and extramarital affairs. Adelaide's life changes when she met Astoria Aspen at a banquet thr emperor hosted to welcome his concubines. Astoria Aspen came to the capital with a mission in mind to save the Northern Territory. But as she went to see the empress and request for her help, the empress took advantage of the situation and asked the young countess to be her lover. Through Astoria, Adelaide finally understand the meaning of life and how important it is to appreciate every little things.

Alma Daedulus Alastor—a 14-year-old-boy has been experiencing nightmares for nearly a week. Upon the sixth day, the all black figure wearing an equally dark trench coat and top hat, got the closest its ever been to him. With the end-of-grade test being tomorrow, and with his nightmares being a constant on his mind, tugging on his sanity, Alma found himself in a highly stressful situation. At times when he looked in the mirror, he could have sworn he saw gray hairs in his scalp. Alma was a brilliant teenager. He aced every class, and was a genius among geniuses. However, the teenager told his parents everything was all right. That he was okay. That his nightmares had ceased, and that he was actually getting sleep. Those were lies he wished he could take back. Will Alma be able to overcome these nightmares? Find out why he's even having them to begin with? Or will he fall into an inevitable pit of agony and despair?

After living a short twenty-odd years in his previous life, Lin Xiao regained consciousness and found himself reincarnated as an infant in the Douluo Continent. He initially thought he could start a new life in this other world, but an unexpected turn of events led him to be taken into the Holy Spirit Cult. Walking through the dim corridors, surrounded by the sounds of wailing and the lingering stench of blood in the air, Lin Xiao realized that no matter how much time passed, he could never fully belong here. Yet, with his martial soul, where else in the world could he find a place to call home?

So, reincarnation huh? "A lot of good... A lot of bad... Balanced karma." "Good news, you get one boon to bring with you to the next life. Unfortunately for you though, you don't get to choose. Totally random. Ready?" Join Apollo in his new life where through sheer luck (Good or bad?) Is raised by an all hungry, all dominant and all loving hivemind who will burn the galaxy just to see him smile. Hi, I hope you enjoy my novel. It is quite the slow burner so I hope you stick with it.

In a world ruled by shadows and power, some encounters aren’t accidents—they’re destiny. And sometimes, the devil doesn’t destroy you… he claims you.

A soul has been reincarnated into a world full of magical races, from elves to dwarfs and beastmen to powerful dragons. Sadly, the soul did not even have enough karma for the cheapest humanoid race, humans. So, the soul decides to become a lizard for some extra karma. Follow Scaly, a weird lizard in some god forsaken dungeon. Hoping to evolve enough to one day become a dragon! ~ Follow the adventures of the small lizard Scaly on her path towards becoming a great dragon in the future!

"For millennia, mankind and the djinn have been locked in an endless war of occupation. As a result of this conflict, the number of lives lost is immeasurable as nations rose and fell over time. Various factions and armies rose to face the djinn threat in order to prevent the occupation of the human realm by the hostile djinn invaders. But as of the last five hundred years, there has been a stalemate between the two with no side taking any decisive action over the other. That is until a series of seemingly small encounters would result in a butterfly effect that would change the course of history forever. Whether that was for better or worse was still yet to be decided."

He was the God of War. The Emperor of Europe. The man who made the world tremble. Now, he wakes up in the body of a coward. The year is 1429. France is dying. The English armies are at the gates. The treasury is empty. The nobles are traitors. And the King, Charles VII, is a pathetic boy hiding in his castle, waiting to surrender. History says France needs a miracle. History says they need a Saint to save them. Too bad. They got a Monster instead. Napoleon Bonaparte has returned from the dead. And he has no patience for prayers, knights, or chivalry. No Money? He invents the "Victory Bond" and ruthlessly harvests the greedy merchants. No Army? He takes a peasant girl named Joan of Arc, hands her a flag, and turns her into a goddess of war. Invincible English Knights? Napoleon smiles. "Knights match courage. I match Calibers." Watch as the 19th Century crashes into the Middle Ages. Watch as Jean Bureau's cannons turn legendary fortresses into dust. Watch as the "Weakest King" stands on the walls of Orléans and issues an Eviction Notice to the entire English army: "You have 24 hours to leave my country. Or I will bury you in it." Make France Great Again.

[ Ding ] [ Host has 1 simulation chance per day, do you want to simulate now, host? ] [ Simulation has ended ] [ Choose 2 rewards ] [ Reward : 1 - Cultivation ( no improvement ) Reward : 2 - Secret Realm knowledge ( 2.9% mastery of secret realm encyclopedia ) Reward : 3 - Talent - Learner ( + 10% learning ability ) Reward : 4 - Other Profession - Formation master ( no improvement ) ] System, You moth**** [ Thunder Tribulation ] [ 3, 2, 1 ] Boom! A Simulation system + A Ruthless MC. How can he survive in a world, where is bound to die from soul curse ? With this system and his efforts, can he change his life. Hello, Readers I'm your author. This is my 1st novel so if I make any mistakes please forgive it. And give me your suggestions, so that I can improve my work. And also I don't want to make the story Boring by detailing everything. So, I will skip some minor details that is not much important. And the number of chapters in a week is fixed. 3 Chapter / Week I will try to update 4 Chapter / Week if possible.

When a modern-day man dies saving a stranger from a runaway truck, he doesn’t find an afterlife—he finds a negotiation. Reborn as Michel Arryn, the firstborn son of Jon Arryn and Lysa Tully, he enters the world of A Song of Ice and Fire at the dawn of King Robert’s reign. But Michel isn't just a noble babe. He arrives armed with four divine gifts: a body forged by a super-soldier serum, an absolute immunity to the poisons that haunt the shadows of the Red Keep, the scientific genius of a modern polymath, and a destiny tied to the fire of a dragon’s egg. please this book is not belong to me i sbelon R.R MARTIN.

Reborn into the world of Naruto as a member of the Uchiha clan, he awakens a mutated Sharingan, born from the soul of a transmigrator. But unlike others… He has no interest in becoming Hokage. His ambitions are far greater. The Sharingan in his eyes can connect countless worlds, allowing him to travel across different universes and obtain unimaginable power. Gridman. Solo Leveling. Fullmetal Alchemist. Overlord. One Piece. As he journeys through these worlds, the name Uchiha will echo across the multiverse. Until one day— When the Martial God Susanoo descends from the heavens… And every world witnesses the rise of a terrifying clan. “When I take out the Divine Light Rod, it will already be too late for you to regret it.”

After transmigrating into the Naruto world, he obtains a villain template and starts as a major antagonist from Demon Slayer—Kokushibo, Upper Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki. He originally wanted to live a laid-back life, but fate drags him into the Third Great Ninja War. This is a story about a villain. It’s a long story—take your time reading it.

[Cultivation] + [Cautious/Steady Development] + [Keywords] + [Longevity] + [Sign-In] + [Fast-Paced] (New book launch! I am not the original author of this book, just translating. The original author is Ai Chi Gan Shao Hong Yu De Lou Ying) Han Xuanji transmigrated to a cultivation world and discovered that everyone in the cultivation realm is extremely competitive. For someone like him with no talent, no resources, and no background cultivation is incredibly difficult. Fortunately, he activated the Sign-In System. As long as he signs in at places filled with Dao resonance, he can receive all kinds of rewards. Signing in in front of the Patriarch’s statue, he obtained the keyword: [Talent of an Immortal]. [Talent of an Immortal]: A term used in the cultivation world to refer to those with top-tier talent. You possess immortal spiritual roots far superior to heavenly spiritual roots. You have full attribute compatibility and are suited to practice any cultivation method. Signing in at the Dao Transmission Stele, he obtained the keyword: [Extraordinary Comprehension]. Signing in at the Pill Refining Hall, he obtained a bottle of supreme-grade pills. Signing in at the Sect’s Treasury, he received a chest of supreme-grade spirit stones. While others bitterly cultivate and clash with demonic cultivators, Han Xuanji slacks off and checks in daily within the sect. All kinds of spiritual pills, divine weapons, and peerless techniques are at his fingertips. In short, Han Xuanji just lies low within the sect. As for going out to explore and adventure? Only fools would do that! P.S.: This is a "cautious cultivation" novel. The protagonist focuses on development and doesn’t act arrogant or slap faces.

At the far north of the Atherno Continent, in an unknown village, Kyrian was born as a mere mortal. Weak, insignificant, and destined for oblivion. But he was anything but ordinary. Upon opening his eyes for the first time, they revealed an absolute white eyes without pupils or irises… and with them, an inexplicable innate talent. The ability to see what no one else could. His eyes didn’t just see the particles of spiritual energy, they could steal them. And more than that. Whether intentions, laws, concepts… everything before his vision could be taken by his eyes. When he stole his first Sword Intention, his eyes awakened to the path of the blade. Upon taking the Intention of Ice, another ocular pair was born. With every new stolen intention, his eyes changed, and new ones appeared. Kyrian does not hide them from the world, no, heeding his mother’s last wishes. He uses his gift without fear, with only one goal. To become strong by any means. (This is my first story, so don't expect anything mind-boggling. I just write what I think would be interesting and easy to read. English isn't my first language, so if there are any mistakes, please let me know so I can fix them. Otherwise, enjoy your reading)

Waking up in a new body is disorienting. Waking up as Hermione Granger—the brightest witch of her age—is a surprise. But realizing you aren't in Hogwarts, but standing in the middle of Tony Stark's New York? Complete panic. Fortunately, "Hermione" isn't empty-handed. Bound to a mysterious Grimoire that allows her to jump between the Wizarding World and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she realizes one absolute truth: playing the good girl is for losers. Why bother with complex science and superhero morals when the Unforgivable Curses exist? Avada Kedavra solves 99% of her problems. For the remaining 1%, there's Imperio. Tony Stark: "J.A.R.V.I.S., it's time to design the Anti-Wizard Armor." Hermione: (smirks) "You mean the scrap metal that breaks the second you put it on?" Hulk: "HULK SMASH!" Hermione: (raises wand) "Shut it, green guy, or I'll cast Expelliarmus on your pants!" The Ancient One: "You are an anomaly. A sorcerer who does not belong on this timeline..." Hermione: "Let me correct you, baldy. I am a Wizard." Nick Fury: (eye twitching) "Where exactly are you from?" Hermione: (adjusts robes innocently) "Me? I'm just a simple exchange student from Hogwarts." Armed with unparalleled acting skills, a ruthless inner demon, and a wand that flashes green way too often, the MCU is about to learn why you never mess with a Dark Witch in sheep's clothing. [Features] World Hopping: Seamlessly travel between HP & MCU! Two-Faced MC: Innocent schoolgirl on the outside, ruthless Dark Lord on the inside. Magic vs. Tech: Watch science try (and fail) to explain Unforgivable Curses. Elite Banter: Sarcastic, unapologetic, and totally overpowered.

This a Naruto AU. Everything has to be studied to understand its meaning, Chiba Shiraishi realized that when he had transmigrated to a new world he has no knowledge of, he only knew he was in the village of Konoha. Shiraishi couldn’t sleep, so he took out the book he had picked up “The Will of Fire” and read it carefully in the middle of the night, only to see the words in cracks. The whole book was written with two words – Pyramid Scheme. Shiraishi felt hesitant and fearful for a iwhile, and he decided that sooner or later, he must escape from this brainwashing organization called Konoha. For Royal road - May 7, 2025 Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any other works mentioned.

Transmigrated into a vicious wife in ancient times, Qin Sang finds herself feared by her family and surrounded by poverty. But with a system full of goods, she feeds her starving household and turns their lives around—just as famine, locusts, and war descend.

Reikosha Academy is the most prestigious school in the world for mastering spiritual energy, where only the strongest rise and the weak are left behind. Kairo Kurosawa enters as a transfer student ranked E-4, one of the lowest in the academy. Surrounded by talented fighters and overwhelming pressure, he struggles to find his place in a system where power defines everything. With the help of new allies and intense training, Kairo begins to understand the true meaning of strength not just in power, but in control, strategy, and purpose. But beneath the academy’s surface lies something far more dangerous. As challenges grow and tensions rise, the students must face a reality where battles are not just about winning, but surviving. In a world ruled by energy and ambition, one question remains How far will you go to become a Divine Warrior?

This isn't a love story - it's a beautifully written disaster you won't escape from.

In the inferno of the Room of Requirement, as flames consume everything around him, Draco Malfoy faces an unexpected savior—Harry Potter's outstretched hand. In that single moment of choice, everything changes. When Draco awakens, he finds himself back at Malfoy Manor, his body transformed, his mind restored to his eleven-year-old self. But his memories remain sharp, untouched by time. Armed with the knowledge of his past mistakes and the consequences that nearly destroyed him, Draco is given something precious: a second chance. Determined to rewrite his destiny, Draco makes three solemn vows. He will free his family from the darkness that consumed them. He will bridge the impossible divide between himself and the Boy Who Lived. And he will dare to seek something he never thought possible—love, not conquest; companionship, not dominance. As Draco navigates Hogwarts anew, his path collides with an unlikely ally in Hermione Granger, the brilliant witch he once scorned. What begins as forced proximity transforms into something neither of them anticipated. But redemption is never simple, and some bonds are forged through the hottest flames. This is a story of second chances, of broken people finding wholeness, and of discovering that love—in all its forms—is the most powerful magic of all. A sweet, hopeful tale where everyone deserves their happy ending. Update Schedule: 3 Chapters/Week #NOHAREM #SINGLE LOVE-INTEREST #NO BASHING #PLOT #DRAMOINE #SERIOUS NOVEL I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com Support If you like me to continue it till end: https://www.patreon.com/Daoist_Inkyug

[Dungeons & Monsters]+[Streaming]+[System]+[Cultivation]+[Multiple races]+[Multiple Dimensions]+[Overpowered MC] Five years ago, The Merge shattered everything. Earth was pulled into a vast network of dimensions, overrun by dungeons and monsters — and governed by a System that turned survival into spectacle. Hunters could stream their runs to a cosmic audience, trading clout for resources, and those who awakened rose to power. Everyone else learned to endure. Reyansh endured. After losing his father to a dungeon, he's been holding his family together ever since — working multiple jobs at fifteen to support his sick mother and younger sister, all while chasing a dream that was slipping with every passing moment. He failed to awaken at twelve, he kept going anyway. 3 years later, he scrapes together enough to buy an Awakening Potion — And this time, it works. But something else wakes up alongside him. [Cosmic Patron System Initialized] A system no one else can see. While every hunter can stream their hunts, Reyansh's system is different — it connects him to beings across every dimension from the very start, and it promises something no ordinary system offers: 100× rewards on everything he earns, among other things he has yet to discover. The catch? He has to perform for it. Every dungeon run becomes a broadcast, every fight, a show. As his channel grows, powerful and mysterious patrons begin sending gifts, abilities, and opportunities his way. But the bigger his audience gets, the more dangerous the eyes in it become. Reyansh wanted strength enough to protect his family and himself but he may have gotten something more. Because in this universe where strength is everything — being watched might be the most dangerous power of all. [Milestones:] (Renewable every week) 100 Powerstones = 1 Bonus Chapter 200 Powerstones = 3 Bonus Chapter 50 Golden tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter 100 Golden tickets = 3 Bonus Chapter Extra Bonus Chapters (at least +2) depends on type of gifts donated (Massage Chair and above).

They said I had no wolf. No name. No place in this pack. So when I was beaten, broken, and left bleeding… no one stopped it. Not even him. The Alpha’s son. The boy who once promised to protect me. The man who looked me in the eyes… and chose another. But the moon had already made its choice. I was his mate. The one he hid. The one they tried to erase. And just when I thought that was the cruelest fate I could be given he arrived. The Blood Moon Alpha. A king in everything but name. A man powerful enough to shake packs… and dangerous enough to destroy them. The moment he touched me, everything changed. Secrets buried deep beneath this pack begin to surface. Girls who disappeared. Truths no one was meant to uncover. And a past tied to me… that no one can explain. Now the Alpha who rejected me wants me back. The king who should never want me won’t let me go. And the girl they once called nothing might be the one thing that brings them all to their knees. I was unwanted. Now I’m the one they fear.

[WARNING R19+ CONTENT] "I have eight hours to live." That's the first thing I hear after waking up in the beast world novel I was reading. A pop-up screen flashes in my face: [Welcome, Host! Activate the Baby Making System!] [Task 1: Get pregnant in 8:00:00.] [Penalty for Failure: Horrible Death.] To survive, I have to find a man, any man, and do the deed. As a worthless side character, my options are limited, and my time is running out. I'm forced to make an impossible, desperate choice. I didn't know why the system chose me until after that first, desperate night. In a world where the powerful are sterile, my human body has the highest fertility ever seen. I thought my first task was to survive. I was wrong. That first man was just the beginning. Now, I'm not just a side character... I'm the only hope for this world, and every possessive male from every powerful clan is coming for me. **** If you are looking for a female lead who loves to curse out loud and do whatever the fuck she wants with her life, then this book is for you. She is also very picky with the males and makes sure they are very handsome and have the right *assets*... ahem. OTHER TAGS: NPC Character • Posessive • Polygamy • Beast World • Sassy System • Sassy Female Lead • Smart / Cunning Female Lead • Anti-Heroine • Comedy • Obsession • Romance • Shameless • Sexy Men • Chaotic. Updates: 3x chapters every weekend. 2x chapters every day. 5x chapters every Wednesday or Tuesday.

Mind Reading + Eating Melons + Warm and Lighthearted + Has CP】 NOTE: Those who overhear her gossip may silently agree or respond—but never to her directly. In these chapters, you’ll witness the people quiet reactions, their internal thoughts and silent nods, as they react to her gossip without ever letting her know. Shen Mingzhu accidentally fell into the water, transmigrated, and got bound to a Melon-Eating System. Before she could even eat a melon, she first found out she had transmigrated into a novel! In the book, she is a vicious female supporting character, and even her mother and brothers become cannon fodder. How can this be! Melon-Melons: Host, the emperor's true love is the empress, and his treasured golden nugget is the crown prince. You've been arranged to marry him to become the crown princess! Shen Mingzhu: What? The handsome, strong, and tragic one is my fiancé? Watch me turn him into an idol loved by all! Melon-Melons: Host, your maternal grandfather and two elder brothers are about to be sacrificed! Shen Mingzhu: No way! Watch me expose the traitor and sweep through the enemy army! Melon-Melons: Host, oh, the Princess Chaoyang's consort is having an affair with a maid servant, and they pulled a 'kitten swapped for the princess' trick. Shen Mingzhu: Princess Chaoyang is so pitiful. Should I tell her to beat up that scumbag man and woman?! Crown Prince Yan Beichen woke up one day and found he had a little crown princess. Wherever the crown princess goes, she eats melons there, immersed in the joy of melon-eating every day. Hey, hey, hey! Crown Princess, I'm the crown prince! Please look at me! Unknowingly, the entire Great Yan Dynasty treated Shen Mingzhu with great courtesy and respect. Shen Mingzhu: Melon-Melons, I accidentally became an idol loved by all! Hehe ~~~ Yan Beichen: My crown princess is an idol loved by all! I raise the banner high for my crown princess! Melon-Melons: ...Host is so awesome!

[sexual content and lemon warning] Warning: Sexual content, lemons, Comedy, MILFs, Possessive MC, Large Harem, Capable Harem members, Mc is a Chill guy until anything happens to his women. ~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~ This story takes place in a universe where humans can awaken as Commanders and lead fleets through space. Aurelian grows up with a strong family, but otherwise, his life is pretty normal. He isn’t famous, he isn’t a genius, and most of the time he doesn’t stand out at all. Except when it comes to women. For some reason, women just seem to like him. A lot. Enough that other men start getting annoyed, then angry, and eventually outright hostile. Even his own father isn’t immune, especially when his wife keeps defending their son no matter what he does—right or wrong—which only makes things worse. Things don’t calm down even after Aurelian becomes a commander, and instead, it starts going out into the wider universe. If anything, they get messier. Trouble follows him around, strange opportunities keep appearing, and the women entering his life are no longer ordinary, but powerful, dangerous, and very interested in him. Some help him. Some challenge him. Some turn his life upside down. With ambition pushing him forward, relationships getting complicated fast, and a powerful, helpful system quietly backing him up, the MC begins his journey as a Commander. And once it starts, there’s no backing out. ….. No NTR ..... PS: Although I am not new at this, I can still have a lot to learn and can make mistakes, so if you find any, please feel free to comment, and I will fix them as soon as possible. ....... For bonus chapters: *500 Power Stones = 1 bonus chapter *200 Golden Tickets = 1 bonus chapter *Red Dragon = 2 bonus chapters *Magic Castle = 4 bonus chapters *Space Craft = 6 bonus chapters Discord Link: https://discord.gg/9yEfZx3hEa

The world was reborn in power… and cursed by it too. After losing everything in a devastating myth attack, Levi Baron sets out on a path of survival and vengeance. Armed with with his trained Arcana Flux and his parents’ legacy, he roams a world where only the strong endure. But as Levi grows stronger, so do the enemies he seeks to destroy.

He once reached the peak—only to discover that the heavens reward no one. Betrayed by fate itself, his soul regressed through time and claimed a new body: Gu Qinghe, the disgraced Young Master of the Gu Clan, born with status yet ridiculed as a waste. This vessel was different. With every memory from his past life intact and the Infinite Comprehension System, all techniques revealed their secrets. Bottlenecks shattered. Incomplete arts perfected. Even forbidden paths bent before his understanding. This time, he would not walk the road of cultivation blindly. Every step was calculated. Every enemy marked. Using knowledge stolen from the future and comprehension that defied heaven, he would rise from ridicule to supremacy—suppressing prodigies, trampling sects, and overturning the natural order. The heavens had denied him once. Now, he would make them pay.