Waking up crushed under a man, I nearly screamed—until I saw who it was. Adrian. My cold, obsessive husband. The man I spent a lifetime escaping from. In my past life, I trusted the wrong people. Betrayed the only man who ever protected me and died alone. One life ruined me. This one? I’ll ruin everyone who tries again. Now, the game is mine and I write the rules. I'll act sweet. Stay mysterious. And pit every snake against each other. And as for my dangerously obsessed husband? I will tame—wait... WAIT! I was just being a little gentle, why is this tyrant acting like a delicate princess? 'Hey, hey, stop clinging to me! What? You want cuddles? Head pats? You—You are not a cat, Adrian!' … “He’s deathly allergic to strawberries? But he devoured one from my hand like it’s a miracle elixir.” “He has sleeping disorders? But he hugged me and passed out like a lazy cat!” “He’s sulking… because I didn’t hold his hand?” When he saw me hugging my female best friend? He lost his mind. Yanked me into his arms and growled, “Mine,” like a deranged villain in love. I finally understood: no one else ever stood a chance. I was his only obsession.

What happens when the person who causes you the most pain in the world is also the one you love the most? That is the question Dannep Silverline, an orphan raised in a poor church, asks herself when she is taken by Ilyss Drakovish as her personal servant. Ilyss, known throughout the world as the Demon Queen, is feared for her cruelty and ruthless way of ruling, and she will do everything in her power to make Dannep suffer, driven by a deep and hidden desire for vengeance. As she fulfills the desires—erotic, romantic, and twisted—of this dangerous and dominant woman, Dannep tries to uncover the secrets buried within her own past. Without realizing it, she begins to feel a forbidden attraction toward the very person who is destroying her. Will Dannep be able to make the Demon Queen fall in love with her…or will she become just another victim who succumbed to her beautiful and cruel figure?

Althea Nocturne is nothing but a wolfless omega rejected by her Alpha mate and framed for murdering his unborn heir. With a pack baying for her blood and nowhere left to run, she flees into the one place no wolf dares tread: the Red Mist, where the Hellhound of the North makes his den. Thorne Vargan is a creature of shadow and vengeance, the son of a Witch Luna burned alive by Althea's own mother. He swore to destroy everyone responsible and when Morgana's daughter stumbles bleeding into his hellish domain, he sees his chance. He claims her as a captive. As the perfect tool to gut the pack system from within. But the bond doesn't care about his plans for retribution. It doesn't care that she's the daughter of his enemy. It thrums for her with a fury that threatens to consume them both Her scent tempts the beast he's barely controlling, her fear feeds something he thought long dead while she bears secrets that could unravel everything he's built. And while Thorne keeps her caged, the Alpha she fled is coming. He wants his little omega back. But Thorne isn't letting her go. — ~Excerpt~ "Because," he said, his voice dropping to a husky growl that made my core clench, "my restraint is going to shatter if you keep touching me." The words hung in the air between us. I looked down, following his gaze, and saw it, the unmistakable bulge pressed against his pants, hard and straining. My pheromones. They were affecting him. "I would like to take you up on your offer," he muttered, his voice rugged, tipping into ravenous. Confusion whirled through me. "What offer?" "The kiss," he whispered. "Not a peck, Thea." My heart ceased beating, liquid fire filling my veins. "I want tongue.” — Dark paranormal romance Morally Grey ML Forced proximity Captor/Captive ENEMIES to lovers Fated mates Angst Smut

The Moon Goddess made a mistake— or maybe this was a curse just like everyone says it is. But I always knew deep down that I was never meant to be theirs. They belonged to her. To my twin sister, Chalice, who was sweet. Perfect. Worshipped by the entire pack… and pure venom behind closed doors. The three brothers— Zevran, Kael, and Caelum— hate me with a fire that burns hotter than the bond tying us together. And I know because I see it in their eyes… I feel it in the way their burning touch lingers a second too long. They despise me. Just like everyone else does. But they want me. And no matter how much I try to stay away, the mate bond keeps dragging me back into their world of heat, power, hatred and danger. Maybe, I should leave… I know. But fate plays a cruel game. And as truths unravel and secrets come to light, the triplets— the ones who once despised me— now see me for who I am. Now, they want me— unabashedly. But by the time they realize this, it is a little too late. I’ve been broken by them a little too much. And I am done being anyone’s pawn. ~*~ “We want you, Leilani… we always have. Always would. Please take this as our way of saying sorry. For everything, for not believing you… for letting our judgements be clouded by…” Caelum said softly, his voice trailing off, his breath warm and ticklish against my fingers that he brought up to his lips as his other hand found the warm spot between my thighs. My eyes snagged on his full lips— pink and inviting; But they’d been kissed by another. And I don’t do leftovers. I sighed exasperatedly, shaking my head to rid myself of this pitiful sight and clenching my legs together to force his hands out. He didn’t budge. “No.” I said sharply, my voice coming out stronger than I expected especially with their bodies pressed against mine, and their lips creating sparks across my body. “I’m done. Go back to Chalice… she suits you more than I ever did.” Kael’s voice vibrated through my body as he pressed himself flush against me. His brothers Caelum and Zevran leaned in too, their lips on the shell of my ears, one’s fingers grazing over my taut nipple. “I’ll burn the world, Leilani,” he growled, his voice deep. Threatening. “I’ll burn the entire world, if that’s what it takes to win you back.” “Then I'd like to see you after the world’s been successfully burnt down. Maybe then we’ll have this conversation.” I answered, and with that, I pushed their hands away and leapt off the cupboard. And as I walked out of the kitchen, I felt their eyes drilling holes into my back, hotter than a thousand lasers all at once. But I didn’t falter. I didn’t turn around. I was the monster they’d made. CONTENT WARNING: This book contains triggers and explicit scenes of abuse, Graphic violence and murder, explicit sexual activities, strong language and dark, obsessive romance. Readers discretion advised. ****

[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Romance] Two days before my wedding, my fiancé told me he would marry my twin sister, because it was her dying wish. My family, his family, everyone dear to me, turned me into a villain for being defiant. The decision was final. The bride had changed. They forced me into a golden cage, waiting for my turn to be another substitute. Then he came. The man who should have been my enemy offered his hand. Led us into one wild night. "Be my wife. Six years. Let's have a contract for exactly that long." "You lost your mind. You promised-" "And I'll give you five years. You can be free. Do whatever you want with the Kingston name. I promised that." "Wh... what?" "But you must promise me, you will be back, and let's live like we burn for each other in that last year." "Rafael... what are you planning to?" "Get things back to their right place." I was tired of being anyone's pawn. So, I play my own game. Five years later, I am back. Revenge is an understatement. The price for my suffering is due. My children keep asking for their father. They'll meet him soon, but there's a problem:  I’m not sure who the real father is. "Viona... I never stop loving you. Tell me they are my flesh, right? I want you back. I want us back." My ex-fiancé shamelessly pleaded before me. "They are mine. The four of them are mine." And there he was, my contracted husband declared with a glare that was ready to burn the whole society down. This should be a simple game of power. But love always meddles between the players. ====== Author's Note: This Novel is a character-driven plot with slow-burn smut. Every character has their own motivation and is layered. Every choice has no easy way out. If you enjoy slow burn, this might be to your liking. Please read all the free chapters before you decide to continue or not. Thank you for giving this story a chance.

Jasmine Towers married billionaire Keith Acland in an arranged marriage meant to benefit two powerful families. There was no love, no romance—and Jasmine accepted it. As the CEO’s wife, she devoted herself to maintaining the perfect image and raising her son to become the rightful heir of the Acland family. Everything collapses when Keith’s former lover returns… with a child she claims is his. Overnight, Jasmine’s position is questioned. Her son’s inheritance is threatened. And the woman who once stood quietly beside her husband is pushed out of her own home. Betrayed by her husband and abandoned by high society, Jasmine is forced into a ruthless battle for survival—where losing means watching her son lose everything. Jasmine must fight to protect her child… and reclaim what was stolen from her.

A new world. A new reality. Something straight out of the novel huh? Well then, let's see what this new world have to offer? Shall i be a good guy?..... Meh. Lets just play it my way. Lets be a freaking villian.

A top assassin dies after killing his own boss, and instead of staying dead like he should, he wakes up in a cultivation world that feels like it came straight out of every cliché he’s ever heard about. Broken meridians, bullied by clan members who look down on him, a father who gave up on him for a younger brother with better talent, and an engagement annulled with a beauty… or maybe not that trope. Nothing special. Just unlucky. When he finally decides to leave the clan and find his own path, he discovers something strange about himself. People drop attributes while doing things, and for some reason, only he can see and interact with them. A cultivator repeatedly tempering his body leaves behind things like— [Strength +6] [Stamina Recovery +8] [Body Tempering Progress +5%] An alchemist wasting herbs and ruining pills over and over drops— [Alchemy Talent (Low)] [Herb Identification +15] [Pill Stability +7] A swordsman practicing the same technique until his hands go numb drops— [Sword Muscle Memory +9] [Blade Intent Fragment] [Combat Awareness +4] And when someone dies, the drops become even more ridiculous— [Strength +321] [Death ×3] [Physique Fragment: Jade Bone] [Incomplete Cultivation Insight] All of it can be picked up by him. He doesn’t need cultivation talent, bloodlines, or a master’s guidance, because while others spend years training, comprehending, and risking their lives for small improvements, he collects everything they leave behind, whether it’s stats, techniques, talents, physiques, or even professions. In a martial world where effort, talent, and luck decide how far you can go, his path is simple. Let others work. He’ll take the results.

[Warning: it includes gore.] Lucas died the way he had always lived—unnoticed. An orphan with no one waiting for him, his life ended beneath the wheels of a truck on an empty road. There were no tears shed for him. No one called his name. Then he opened his eyes again. Reborn into a different world, Lucas is given something he never had before—a family. Warm hands that held him. A mother who smiled. A father who carried him on his shoulders. For the first time, he allows himself to believe he is loved. For the first time, he dares to feel safe. But happiness is fragile. A sickness begins to eat away at his already fragile body. Physicians come and go. Bills stack higher. Whispers replace laughter in the house. The warmth in his parents’ eyes slowly turns into exhaustion… then fear… then something colder. Desperation makes monsters of ordinary people. One night, Lucas is sold. Not stolen. Not taken. Sold. The hands that once comforted him are the same hands that sign him away. The betrayal does not break him immediately—it festers. It rots inside his chest, turning grief into something darker. Something sharper. Something that promises he will never be weak enough to be abandoned again. In the slave market, he learns quickly: weakness is punished, beauty is currency. His frail body makes him disposable. His hauntingly beautiful face makes him valuable. So he survives. On the day of an auction, he is purchased by an anonymous bidder. Rumors spread. Speculation grows. Who would pay such a price for a sickly slave boy? When he is finally brought before his owner, Lucas feels something far more terrifying than fear. Recognition. Sitting upon the red throne is the ruler of the empire—the Empress. Her gaze is calm. Calculating. As if she knows something about him… something he does not know about himself. Why would the most powerful woman in the empire want him? Is he a pawn? A weapon? A curiosity? Or did she see the darkness growing behind his gentle face? Lucas must decide what he will become: A broken boy discarded twice… Or something far more dangerous. [Warning: it includes gore.]

Ben ends up in One Piece world with template system. First 8 chapters the narration is not so good after that it will be ok. --- Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or the songs used in this fic.

When Gu An was just a servant, he accidentally broke a pot containing a spiritual flower. In his fear and panic, he discovered that he had actually seized twelve years of lifespan from it! From that moment on, a path to immortality stretched out before Gu An! To cultivate immortality peacefully, Gu An chose to become a menial disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect, tending to medicinal herbs every day and seizing their lifespans to further his cultivation. Through lifespan evolution, his basic cultivation techniques continually transformed, eventually evolving from simple foundational arts into divine abilities capable of reaching the heavens! Eras passed, stars shifted, and the mortal world experienced countless changes. Eventually, legends of immortals began to spread among humanity. Gu An, now revered as an immortal, spent half of his lifespan to transcend the limits of the immortal path, achieving the realm of a Saint, rising above the Heavenly Dao itself. However, one day, a white-robed elder, exuding an aura of immortality, came to visit Gu An. "This humble Taoist is the Star Lord of Xuanqing in the heavens. The Great Emperor Taihao has heard of the virtuous deeds you have done in the mortal realm—your repeated efforts to save countless lives, accumulating immeasurable merit. The Emperor has sent me down to summon you to join the ranks of the immortals and assume the position of Immortal Officer, Heavenly Horse Guardian." Gu An asked, "May I inquire, what are the duties of the Heavenly Horse Guardian?" "The Heavenly Court possesses divine steeds capable of traversing the heavens and earth, entering and exiting the realms of yin and yang. The role of the Heavenly Horse Guardian is to tend to and feed these divine steeds." Hmm? Tend to horses? ____________________ You can read advance chapters of this novel and other novels in my patreon patreon.com/NO_NAME1412

『Radiants』 Immortal zombies that evolve by absorbing sunlight and eating humans. ———— "The sun became the source of all evil and daytime became impossiblity for the new man." — First Altered ————- Earth underwent a great change called the Third Evolution. Four suns rose and three moons lingered. The Omnibus system, an unknown entity integrated with reality pulling humans into the Osympic Trial. If they can survive they would gain incredible abilities and Talents. Billions of humans, animals, ghosts and supernatural beings failed the Test, turning them into mindless demonic creatures called Radiants. Under the sun, Radiants regenerate endlessly, evolve rapidly, and become truly immortal. Daytime ceased to be safe and darkness became haven. During his Awakening Trial, Vogue awakened into this world with the Infinite Regeneration System. While others struggle to survive in this terrifying world, trying not to make any mistake that could lead to their death, Vogue tried his best to make as many mistake as possible! Will the Omnibus System allow this anomaly to exist in its world or erase him before he becomes a threat? Follow Levi’s path to invincibility. [Extra Tag: Sadist, evolution, battle-royal, game, regenerative zombies, cosmic horror, pure-intense-action, non-consensual, non-human, gory, dark, sociopathic, consensual sex, teasing, naive female lead, cold female lead, hare…] ———————————————- Currently, there is a schedule for 20 chapters a week, 25 on a good week. [Pizza Gift= Name as side characters] [Massage Chair = Relic/Artefact Of Gifter’s Choosing & Name.] [Magic castle gift= Bloodline, Name, Items, & s*x scene with any character(no r*pe)] Support (WEEKLY): 1. Top 5 Ranking in Power Stones = 5 extra chapters! 2. Top 10 Ranking in Power Stones = 4 extra chapters! 3. Top 20 Ranking in Power Stones = 3 extra chapters! Surpass 50 Golden Tickets (Cumulative) = 1 extra chapters! ___________________________ [A/N: zero AI was used in any chapter of this book. Taking you back to the old days of pure human-written fiction. Enjoy this madness!] —————————————- [Extra Tag: Sadist, evolution, battle-royal, game, regenerative zombies, cosmic horror, pure-intense-action, non-consensual, non-human, gory, dark, sociopathic, consensual sex, teasing, naive female lead, cold female lead, hare…] [A/N: The protagonist will grow overwhelmingly powerful, not instantly, but inevitably.]

Max was sent to a different world with a virtual gaming club system attached to him. Follow his journey to become the best gaming expert in this world. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

The main storyline revolves around the protagonist, Lu Chen. He was originally an ordinary urban youth (usually a college student or ordinary office worker), who, due to an accident (such as electric shock, acquiring an ancestral treasure, or a miraculous encounter while rescuing a damsel in distress), gains extraordinary abilities (commonly: seeing through others' luck/fate, inheriting martial arts skills, or possessing special medical techniques). From then on, his life takes an extraordinary turn.

Waking up bleeding in a frozen Gotham alley, a transmigrant finds himself in a body that isn't his, face-to-face with the Gotham Underworld System (G.U.S.). In a city where heroes aren't enough, the system tasks him with a dark mission: don't save Gotham—own it. He must navigate a landscape of lethal villains like Black Mask and Zsasz while building his own criminal empire. By recruiting future villains and claiming territory, The System: Gotham Underworld (G.U.S.) Territory Control: The MC can "claim" sections of the city. Controlling territory generates passive income, provides tactical maps, and alerts him to any "unauthorized" hero or villain activity in his zone. The Fear Index: A specialized resource earned by intimidating enemies and building a reputation. Fear Points are spent to upgrade the MC’s physical stats or unlock "Intimidation Auras" that can break an opponent’s will to fight. Criminal Network (Recruitment): The system identifies high-potential individuals before they become famous villains. It provides a "Loyalty Suggestion System" to help the MC recruit and manage a crew of subordinates who are fanatically loyal to him. Hero’s Veil: A unique stealth function that selectively masks the MC’s activities from the "World's Greatest Detective" and other heroes. As long as he maintains the "Veil," Batman’s sensors and intuition find it harder to track his empire.

Griffin Finch wakes up on a sweat-stained mattress in South Philly, inhabiting a body he doesn't recognize just as the Catastrophe Prediction System flickers to life in his vision. Armed with a meta-interface that quantifies the "Social Gravity" and impending doom of every scheme, he tries to stay sane while the Gang at Paddy's Pub ignores his perfect logic. Between calculating the property damage of a bird-related bet and receiving cryptic texts from the Waitress, Griffin realizes that knowing exactly how the trainwreck happens doesn't make stopping it any easier.

"What happens when you bring One Piece's Flower-Flower Fruit into the Shinobi world? You get a ninja who can spawn clones to weave twenty hand signs simultaneously, instantly casting S-rank jutsu without breaking a sweat!" "Saiki just wants a peaceful, wealthy life cooking for Tsunade and avoiding the battlefield, but his ridiculously overpowered abilities keep accidentally turning him into Konoha's most terrifying hidden monster." "Armed with the Rasengan, Raikiri, and the power to manifest a thousand-armed Wisdom King, watch as one anomaly completely shatters the power scaling of the impending Third Great Ninja War." "From effortlessly crushing Uchiha prodigies at the Academy to openly extorting the Third Hokage for millions of Ryo, this hilarious and action-packed journey redefines what it means to be a 'low-key' genius." Novel Tags: Overpowered Protagonist，Hidden Power / Low-Key MC，Crossover Elements ，Harem / Romance Subplot，Anime Fanfiction

This story is a fan-fiction of the My Hero Academia universe, and all rights to the world and its characters belong to Kōhei Horikoshi. The main character, Aokiji Kuzan, is inspired by One Piece, and all rights belong to Eiichiro Oda.

The cultivation world is cruel and ruthless, with powerful forces falling left and right under the yoke of the strongest. A system established millions of years ago... Can the Qing clan, a small clan from a minor realm, with only exceptional luck and a powerful lineage, break the system established since ancient times? Can Qing Xuanling, a mere full-root spiritual cultivator, the worst talent in the cultivation world, lead her clan to the top while protecting what she loves, or will she be lost in the sea of ​​blood hidden at the very foundation of the world she lives in? * * * * This is a slow-paced clan cultivation novel with a Yuri twist. Don't expect a fast pace or for the protagonist, Qing Xuanling, to be the undisputed pillar of the Qing clan. I've never liked that. What's the point of a clan if it's only sustained by the protagonist? This clan is full of dragons and phoenixes, where our protagonist will somehow stand out with her wit and talent. Please support this novel a lot. I'll be posting a patreon starting around chapter ten or maybe fifteen, so please support it. Whether I continue this novel or not depends on it~ -------------------------- This is my Patreon, please support it! There are up to ten chapters available in advance! By the way, this novel is also available on Royal Road. https://patreon.com/Raven_Feather?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

There are only two best ways to solve problems: money and a knife. There is no shortcut to climbing upwards. If there is, it only belongs to those who are better prepared. In the peaceful and prosperous times, Fang Jie wanted to be a rich man, but unfortunately, he failed. In the chaotic times, Fang Jie wanted to be a peacemaker, but unfortunately, he failed again. So, he dominated the world.

What's it like to have Yao Lao living inside your body? While Yu Xiaogang was instilling the "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls" into Tang San, Yao Lao was already teaching Yang Fan how to practice Dou Qi. While Yu Xiaogang was making Tang San run back and forth carrying a stone, Yao Lao had already refined pills for Yang Fan. While Tang San was cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Technique, Yao Lao silently pulled out the Flame Mantra…

Lin Qingmo transmigrated to Douluo Continent, accidentally bringing along his Douluo fan group from before his transmigration! He originally planned to complain and share his perilous daily life in the Douluo world with his group members—maybe copy a bit of their homework while he was at it and coast his way to victory in life. But who could have imagined that every online nickname in the group actually corresponded to the real person themselves? [Heavenly Snow Woman] — the Snow Empress! [The Pope Herself] — Bibi Dong! [Evil Soul Master Saintess] — Ma Xiaotao! Lin Qingmo complained indiscriminately about every living being on this “Love Continent.” What he didn’t know was that the true identities behind those nicknames had already “exploded.” Ma Xiaotao: “Me — the Saintess of the Holy Spirit Church? Is that for real?” Bibi Dong: “Heh, I’m crazy, cold-blooded, and ruthless? Interesting.” Gu Yuena: “I would actually like—” — Daily Updates X2 — For Early Access: [email protected]/Taichu372

Just after receiving his admission letter to Advanced Nurturing High School, Asakusa Tōru also obtained a “diary that gives rewards as long as you casually write in it.” But having read countless diary-style web novels, he saw through the diary’s true nature at a glance. What kind of proper person writes a diary? Isn’t writing a diary basically meant for others to read? According to the diary, the rewards drawn after completing an entry actually depend on: how interesting the content is, how well spoilers are restrained, and the emotional reactions of the readers. So he picked up his pen and wrote today’s entry. 【Your past, present, and future have already been taken hostage by me. Be prepared for that.】 If you don’t read the diary, then die for me to see. Social death.

In Vastyrion, the Infinite Continuum, existence has survived for trillions of years under an unspoken balance. Demons rise, wars ignite, and entire civilizations fall, yet reality itself endures. The reason has never been armies or kings, but beings known only as the Sentinels, entities that exist beyond time, death, and form, striking down demon lords before the world can collapse. Nine Sentinels have already ascended. The tenth has not. Michael is fifteen years old. He has no parents, no origin, and no place among ordinary humans. Towering in stature and distant in nature, he wanders Vastyrion driven by a quiet pull he cannot explain. When he discovers a sword forged by a higher plane, his touch sends tremors through the infinite realm itself. The weapon does not grant him power. It awakens what was already there. As demon armies gather under Malakor, a demon lord determined to fracture Vastyrion and rewrite reality itself, kingdoms prepare for wars they cannot truly win. King Baldrick and his armies fight with discipline and faith, unaware that their victories have always depended on forces far beyond mortal reach. Yet Malakor is only the beginning. Shadows loom beyond him, and a greater power waits, one that could challenge the very foundation of the Sentinels and Vastyrion itself. The final Sentinel is awakening. And when he does, the balance of all realities will change.

Childhood friends grow up to become snipers, all sharing the same trauma.

For extra chapters and author-exclusive content, check my profile. He was just another man from the countryside—until life brought him face-to-face with the women who would change everything. From the kind-hearted housewife next door to the newlywed running the village store, from his unforgettable campus goddess to the ambitious young village official, even the mayor’s wife—each encounter sparked a different fire. Every relationship comes with a choice, every touch with its own consequences. As he climbs his way out of the ordinary, his life becomes a dangerous mix of temptation, passion, and forbidden intimacy. A story of love, lust, and the cost of chasing both. For mature audiences only (18+). If you enjoy the chapter, please remember to vote with Power Stones!

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"This is the farm your grandfather left you. Now, choose your Starter Pokémon." With that, Lewis pulled out three Poké Balls. ... Standing before you now is the richest man in Kalos, head of the largest Pokémon breeding facility in all of Kalos, supplier of 80% of the food ingredients, League Champion, and World Champion of the Masters Eight Tournament—Ron from Pelican Town!

Ray was just an ordinary fan until he transmigrated into a world of magic and cultivation. In a world where power is everything, he awakened the [Manga God System]. ​He doesn't have magic, but he has a pen. His mission? To draw the legendary 'One Piece' and shock this ancient world! ​As the people of the Magic World read about Luffy's adventures, Ray begins to gain real pirate powers. From the Gomu Gomu no Mi to the legendary Haki, the more fans he gets, the more unstoppable he becomes. ​Watch as the Great Emperors of Magic fight over the latest manga volume, and the world enters a new "Great Pirate Era" through Ray's ink!

His name is Chen Yang. Before his rebirth, he was a spoiled brat from the Fang family, one of the top aristocratic families in China. His private tutors included the principal pianist of the Central Conservatory of Music, a master of calligraphy and painting, a 9-dan Go player, the president of the Chinese Martial Arts Association, the British Royal Family's etiquette instructor, and the chief instructor of the Central Security Bureau. He once personally piloted his private jet, taking aristocratic heiresses, top-tier flight attendants, stunning models, and popular movie stars soaring through the skies.

Talent and change, those two define humanity. But if you lack neither innate talent nor do you possess the ability to change, what are you? As a freshman at Laxus Flare Academy, Elliot Elanderin is surrounded by geniuses and talents you couldn’t find anywhere else. Compared to them, or anyone really, Elliot is pathetically ordinary, someone without a defining skill, role, or value. One day, after battling with his inner thoughts once more, he hears a sound that felt outside of this world. That sound leads him to a girl. A girl who embodies everything he wasn’t. Elliot begins to learn about not her talent, not her looks, but her. And along the way, she learns about him as well. As that friendship flourishes, he begins to learn more about the friends he was already surrounded by. New relations develop, both platonic and romantic. New struggles are revealed, both internal and external. With these new conflicts, Elliot’s life grows increasingly chaotic. After each one, more questions arise. Fortunately, he only had to answer one. Who do I want to become? ------------------------------------------------- What to expect: -Character Driven Drama - Internal monologues - Heavily psychological and philosophical narrative -Slow burn connections -A coming of age story set in New York More tags: Psychological, philosophical, daily life, school life, drama (This story is already posted on Tapas, Scribblehub, and Royal road by me. In the description of them my ownership is mentioned)