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Heat, drought, the desert everywhere exuding the smell of death. Under the eerie sunlight, a nearly dried-up puddle suddenly trembled violently, as if something was about to emerge, but in the end, it only released a string of bubbles. "What’s this? I’ve transmigrated!” “I’ve turned into a lake? No—a puddle!” “A puddle in the desert, about to dry up!” Oh……No……!

Under a sky shrouded in thick, black smoke, steam engines roar, airships soar, and iron towers pierce the smog. But beneath this Victorian landscape lies a web of dark mysteries—the secret talks of five supreme emperors, and the unseen eyes of the 'Lucids'. ​All Durlav ever wanted was to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a 'Hawken'. ​Instead, a brutal kidnapping alongside a royal princess destroys his life of luxury and drags him into a nightmare. He survives, but his descent has only just begun. ​Driven by an indomitable, desperate will to endure, Durlav will discover that his refusal to break is the very thing stripping away his humanity, his status, and his soul. He has no noble purpose, no grand destiny—he clings to existence purely because he is utterly terrified of death. ​This is no heroic epic. This is the agonizing descent of a dry leaf swept into absolute uncertainty. ​Welcome Welcome... to an epic tale of mysteries. _________________________________ 7ch in 7day

“Living isn’t fun anymore.” So I decided to die. But before I could leave, in the last moments of my life… “Should we make life fun for you?” The Vina people appeared in front of me. They asked me to live. They told me if I died, they’ll die as well. Do they want to live for eternity? “We’ll make you happy. So, don’t die yet.” “If you pledge to be one of us, you can have all the money you’ll ever need for the rest of your life.” “Love, just talk to us. What do you need?” “You can tell us everything you desire.”

Rascal Squad, a squad known for misfits that most in the military doesn’t see much potential in them since they were worst of all the squads. They were sent to complete missions on the behalf of the Beluto Government while encountering dangers and raiders. You have a silver-tongue devil with hot temper to match, a smart alack with a deadly precision and sharp wit, a street-punk cool as a cucumber but brutal in the art of street fighting and Overachiever with a mysterious power that only a few would know When a major threat arise that threaten the wastelands and civilization, who would have thought that these unlikely heroes would be the wastelands' last line of defense. Will they survive and become the best or fail and be forgotten? The novel will be on MoonQuill, Webnovel & Royal Road. You can also read it here, too: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/230879/dry-amp-dead/

"Good. Just like that, Habibi. Now, I need you to suck the tip. You need to be gentle with that. No teeth." He stroked the top of my head as he gave me the next instruction. The playfulness was gone.  ... Betrayed by her loved ones, and left to die, Rex is rescued by a vampire with an agenda. All she has to do is sign the contract, and he'll take care of everything. Will it be as easy as that, with someone like Rex, a man with a mysterious curse?

A poignant narrative that explores the intersections of love, community, and climate change in a tropical riverside village. The novel follows Nia, a local fisherwoman whose livelihood depends on the river, and Dr. Kofi Adeyemi, a passionate botanist documenting the effects of environmental decline. Their unexpected meeting at the water’s edge sets the stage for a story of intertwined fates, as both characters confront the harsh realities of a drying river and the cascading consequences for the land and its people. Part I: The Water’s Edge The story begins with Nia, deeply connected to the river that has sustained her family for generations. However, signs of decline are apparent—the water level is receding, and the river's flow is slowing. The arrival of Dr. Kofi Adeyemi signals a new chapter; he has come to study the impacts of climate change on local ecosystems. His initial observations reveal a troubled landscape, where deforestation and industrial encroachment have started taking a toll. An unexpected encounter between Nia and Kofi by the mangroves sparks mutual interest and curiosity, setting the foundation for a budding relationship. Part II: Love in the Time of Drought As Kofi delves deeper into his research, he uncovers critical signs of environmental damage, which threaten the river's ecosystem and, by extension, the village's future. His discoveries indicate a larger pattern of decline caused by deforestation and soil erosion, leading to increased drought. Nia, meanwhile, shares memories of her family's history and the once-thriving river. Their shared experiences foster a bond, and the two grow closer, discussing their hopes and fears beneath the ancient baobab tree. However, challenges arise as Kofi faces pressure from his institution to focus on research rather than activism. At the same time, Nia's community is divided—some villagers are tempted by the promises of industrial projects that could provide short-term relief but risk long-term environmental degradation. The couple's relationship is tested as they navigate these external pressures, torn between their growing love and the urgent need to address the environmental crisis. Part III: When the River Runs Dry As the drought intensifies, the river shrinks to a trickle, exacerbating tensions in the village. Nia experiences the devastating effects firsthand when her fishing nets come up empty, symbolizing the loss of her way of life. Meanwhile, wildfires break out in the surrounding areas, driven by the prolonged dry spell, and highlight the dire state of the environment. Despite the growing strain, Kofi and Nia find strength in one another and rally the community to take action. They inspire the villagers to initiate conservation efforts, planting trees and combating soil erosion in hopes of reviving the landscape. Part IV: The River Reborn In the climax, the community comes together, driven by a shared commitment to restoring their land. Led by Nia and Kofi, they begin reforestation projects, aiming to heal the environment. In a dramatic turn, rainfall finally arrives, rejuvenating the river and symbolizing a new beginning for the land and its people. As the river flows once more, Nia and Kofi’s love story reaches a resolution, marked by a shared vow to protect the revitalized ecosystem for future generations. The novel concludes with an epilogue set years later, where the river is strong and the community prospers, honoring the legacy of Nia and Kofi. When the River Runs Dry is a heartfelt story about the resilience of nature and the enduring power of love and collective action in the face of climate change.

A bootlegger runs into trouble while hunting love in Harlem.

Dion Vale once dreamed of becoming a novelist — not for fame, but to prove that stories could still save people. But dreams rot slowly in the dark. Rejected by publishers, forgotten by readers, and abandoned by love, Dion keeps writing on a dying platform called StoryHaven, watched by no one but his own ghosts. Each chapter bleeds a little more of him, until words become wounds, and ink becomes a mirror. In a city that no longer remembers his name, Dion writes his final story — one that no reader will forget. Because sometimes, the ending isn’t written on paper. It’s written on the writer.

Watching Paint Dry. We've all heard that before. A way to signify that you have something better to do in life than that party you're going to. And if you go to that party, you're going to be in the corner playing with the host's pet. Well, where am I going with this? Nowhere. Congratulations. You have now read paint dry.

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"