Longevity, no pain, no gain 30SW1 was a cultivation novel, the author was the world is like the tide, people are like water. The story was about Zhang Ming, an ordinary spirit farmer in the cultivation world. He suddenly discovered that he could obtain lifespan from others and display his own state. Although his cultivation progress was slow, he extended his own life by plundering the lifespan of others and gradually increased his cultivation. Zhang Ming kept a low profile and worked hard. He improved a little bit every day and finally achieved extraordinary results. The plot of this novel was full of ups and downs, and the writing style was excellent. It was well received by the readers.
I'm not sure specifically which 'sw shrinking woman story' you mean. There could be various stories with this title or concept. It might be about a woman who experiences shrinking, perhaps due to a magical event, a scientific experiment gone wrong, or some other fictional cause.
Some of the best Star Wars expanded universe stories include those from the 'Thrawn Trilogy'. It introduced Grand Admiral Thrawn, a brilliant and complex villain. His strategic mind and unique leadership made the stories very engaging.
Not having details about the specific'sw shrinking woman story', we can only hypothesize. The shrinking woman is likely the central character. If it's a story set in a more normal, non - magical world, perhaps there is a doctor or a researcher who is trying to understand and reverse her condition. There might also be a love interest who stays by her side through all the difficulties, adding an emotional and romantic aspect to the story.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it. But generally, a novel titled 'the gauntlet' might be about a challenging journey or a series of difficult tests that the characters have to face.
I'm not sure specifically about this incident. There could be various reasons like personal disputes or security issues. Maybe it was related to workplace stress or a conflict with a customer. Without more information, it's hard to tell the exact back story.