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The Cost of Air

The Cost of Air

The Cost of Air By Ajani Musa In a city where even breathing has a price, one man dares to make it free. Lagos — restless, loud, unrepentant — is a place where the powerful thrive on chaos, and the poor choke on what’s left. Amid the noise and greed stands Bayo Adeniran, a principled engineer determined to build clean projects in a dirty system. But when he saves a gasping child from dying in traffic, the act of mercy shatters his carefully controlled world. That single moment pulls him into a storm of corruption, secrets, and power — where air itself has become currency. The government’s grand “Air Renewal Project” promises progress, but Bayo soon discovers the truth: it’s a front to profit from pollution, a silent weapon designed to suffocate the city’s poor. As he digs deeper, allies turn to threats, and silence becomes survival. Beside him stands Tope Adegoke, a fearless journalist haunted by her brother’s death in a factory explosion the system buried. Together, they expose a network of elites who control the very air Nigerians breathe. When Lagos is plunged into darkness and fear, their resistance becomes the city’s last breath of hope. But defiance has a cost — and every truth uncovered demands payment in blood, faith, or freedom. The Cost of Air is a powerful socio-political thriller — raw, emotional, and urgent. It asks one question that echoes through every page: If air is life, what happens when life itself becomes a luxury?
Realistic
67 Chs
What It Cost For Bewitching Him

What It Cost For Bewitching Him

This story is about a beautiful and charming girl; Aleina Kallis who is fun, smart, bold, studious and very determined in making a name for herself. She belonged to a rich family that was famous for running a well-known Real estate company - The Kallis Estate. Everybody envied Aleina for having it all; ethereal beauty, loving parents and perfect siblings but what you see is not always true. Her father was very abusive, always venting out his frustration on Aleina for reason; nobody could even fathom. Her elder brother was the adored son of the family. Her elder sister was always jealous of Aleina for her beauty and intelligence which is why she kept degrading her in front of their parents. Distressed and filled with bruises hidden underneath her clothes, the 16 year old Aleina decided to accept the invitation of her cousin to go with her to her husband's company celebration. Aleina didn't know that by going to that celebration party her fate would be sealed. The Underworld King of Country D, Alex Rodriguez, famous for being the devil incarnate himself and being devilishly handsome, was mesmerized by Aleina's beauty and decided then and there to hunt his prey slowly by breaking her down completely and making her surrender to him. Aleina's life turned for the worse after the party and she felt like her beauty was curse. She soon realized, in a painstaking way - What It Cost for Bewitching Him. ------------------- Hello my beautiful creatures! This is my first novel so please go easy on me. There lots of twists and turns and it will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Please give this novel a chance and i promise you won't regret it. Please vote for me as well. Thank you!
Urban
58 Chs
His second life ( protecting her at all cost)

His second life ( protecting her at all cost)

Kylie prepared for school with much excitement, she had so much to share with Vera and Gideon. After her graduation, they all got a tattoo at Hartley's as an induction sign. She was at the top of her left breast and Vera said something crazy happened at school as well. After greeting her parents, Kylie rushed out to catch the earliest ride to school. On getting to school, the sky started pouring out light showers. Kylie tried running into the school building before the rain intensified and just then she noticed her shoelace was loose. She quickly bent down to have it fixed but suddenly she saw a boy wearing black sneakers standing in front of her with an umbrella over her head, there was thunder and the rain poured heavily drenching her partner. The scene drew the student's attention as they couldn't believe that the new mysterious handsome boy stood in the rain to protect Kylie. Kylie looked at his face and immediately she had a flash of the scene at the garden in Hartley's. She was lost in his beautiful dark eyes, his nose, jawline, and lips all gave perfection. "How are you doing Kyle?" Zayn said to gain her attention. " I. I'm fine" Kylie stuttered for the first time because of a boy. Zayn was loving his effect on Kylie. She was pretty, her dark ember eyes gave a seductive look, and her lips were small and pink, they looked rosy. He took his eyes down to her exposed fair and fleshy neck, he could perceive her cologne even from a distance.
Fantasy
46 Chs
His second life (protecting her at all cost)

His second life (protecting her at all cost)

Kylie prepared for school with much excitement, she had so much to share with Vera and Gideon. After her graduation, they all got a tattoo at Hartley's as an induction sign. She was at the top of her left breast and Vera said something crazy happened at school as well. After greeting her parents, Kylie rushed out to catch the earliest ride to school. On getting to school, the sky started pouring out light showers. Kylie tried running into the school building before the rain intensified and just then she noticed her shoelace was loose. She quickly bent down to have it fixed but suddenly she saw a boy wearing black sneakers standing in front of her with an umbrella over her head, there was thunder and the rain poured heavily drenching her partner. The scene drew the student's attention as they couldn't believe that the new mysterious handsome boy stood in the rain to protect Kylie. Kylie looked at his face and immediately she had a flash of the scene at the garden in Hartley's. She was lost in his beautiful dark eyes, his nose, jawline, and lips all gave perfection. "How are you doing Kyle?" Zayn said to gain her attention. " I. I'm fine" Kylie stuttered for the first time because of a boy. Zayn was loving his effect on Kylie. She was pretty, her dark ember eyes gave a seductive look, and her lips were small and pink, they looked rosy. He took his eyes down to her exposed fair and fleshy neck, he could perceive her cologne even from a distance.
Fantasy
46 Chs
Light Slave ( The cost of knowledge)

Light Slave ( The cost of knowledge)

One day, people from different worlds started appearing on a planet already crowded with living creatures. And it’s not peaceful. It’s chaos. Most intelligent beings are just trying to survive or find a way back home. The rest of the world is filled with carnivorous beasts, violent ecosystems, and plants that don’t just wait to be eaten. They hunt back. Nothing here is safe. Not even standing still or looking for a place to hide. Then there’s the system that chooses specific people. It doesn’t give power. It lets you ask questions… but only if you pay with killpoints "A strange currency that seems designed to reduce population, like an antibody for the planet itself." The bigger the question, the more killpoints it demands. Anything alive counts. Beast, monster, animal, even things you once thought were harmless. Only a few people are chosen as Lifehunters. And because some of them become greedy for power and knowledge, they cause massive massacres and genocide just to earn killpoints, making them hated by everyone and killed on sight. Because in this world, even knowing too much gets you killed. The MC calls himself Shadow. No powers. No special background. Just someone who thinks he understands survival logic from stories. At first, he tries to game it using wording, indirect questions, and loopholes to get answers cheaper than others. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. And sometimes… it backfires. Because Lifehunters aren’t the strongest people here. They’re just a necessary part of the world’s balance. And the deeper Shadow goes, the more he realizes one thing: This world might be worse than hell.
Fantasy
48 Chs
The Cost Of Loving You

The Cost Of Loving You

"In the realm of fate, the saviour rarely sees her own fall coming. Victoria Helson has spent her life saving others, championing women's rights, and pulling strangers from the brink. But when destiny finally writes her into the story, it's not as the hero. It's a sacrifice. Oscar Sebastian, heir to a fortune he never earned and responsibilities he never wanted, thought love was just another casual indulgence. Then he met Victoria, and discovered the one thing his money couldn't buy, the one thing fate might not let him keep. Some say God tests those He loves most. Others whisper that in every great love, someone always loses. This is the story of two people who dared to love anyway, and the heartbreaking question of whether redemption comes too late, or just in time." _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Content Warning: This book contains themes of emotional trauma, loss, grief, and scenes that may be distressing to some readers. It explores the weight of sacrifice, the pain of loving deeply, and the complexities of fate and faith. Reader discretion is advised. Disclaimer: This story is an original work of fiction. The author retains all rights, including copyright and ownership of the characters, plot, and underlying creative concepts. AI tools have been used solely for grammatical refinements and minor editorial assistance, with no alteration to the core story, character integrity, or original vision. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or adaptation of this work is prohibited. #TheCostOfSavingYou #RomanceNovel #ContemporaryRomance #EmotionalRomance #LoveAndSacrifice #OppositesAttract #HeFellFirst #StrongFemaleLead #WomensRightsAdvocate #BittersweetLove #HeartbreakingRomance #AngstyRomance #Tearjerker #FatedLovers #LoveAndLoss #SacrificeForLove #DestinyAndFate #RedemptionStory #BookTok #RomanceBooks #MustRead #WomensFiction #EmotionalRead #RomanceCommunity
Urban
42 Chs
What are the factors contributing to the cost of translating a novel?
Well, the cost of translating a novel can be affected by several things. First, the source and target languages are important. Translating from a less common language to a more common one might be more expensive. Second, the time frame given for the translation. If it's a rush job, the translator may charge extra. Third, any additional services like proofreading and formatting can add to the overall cost.
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2024-10-26 17:23
How can one estimate the cost of translating a novel?
To estimate the cost of translating a novel, look at the length of the text. A rough estimate could be based on a per - word or per - page rate. However, you also need to take into account the language pair. Some language pairs are more difficult to translate and thus costlier. For instance, translating from Arabic to English might be more expensive than from Spanish to English. Additionally, any special requirements such as a tight deadline or a particular style guide to follow will increase the cost.
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2024-10-25 01:13
What are the challenges in translating novel?
Translating a novel has its fair share of challenges. One is the semantic range of words. A single word in the source language may have multiple meanings, and choosing the right one in the target language can be tricky. For instance, the word 'run' in English has many different senses. Another challenge is the pacing of the story. In the original novel, the author may have carefully crafted the rhythm of the plot through sentence length and paragraph breaks. The translator has to find a way to maintain that pacing in the translation. Moreover, dealing with humor can be difficult as it is often culturally - bound and may not translate directly.
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2024-10-31 08:06
Translating in English
Please clarify the specific questions about "English translation". For example, is it about English translation skills, the translation of specific words or sentences, or other related questions? The Extraordinary Ordinary Life novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-03-30 01:22
Translating pen
The translation pen was a tool that used scanning technology (usually infrared scanning) to scan the printed characters into the pen, use the internal Oscar to identify them, and then use the built-in translation software to achieve the translation function. The function of the translation pen was no longer limited to translation. It also added an extract function. For example, Newman's scanning translation pen A20 had functions such as scanning words and data scanning and copying. There were also translation pens that were all-purpose scanning translation dictionary pens, such as some general multi-function scanning pens. The content that could be covered by the pen head scanning box could be scanned at will. Pressing the voice button could enter the voice translation, and English could be used as soon as it was spoken. The Iflytek AI Translator Pen P20 Plus was an AI + educational language learning tool. It was equipped with the Iflytek Spark Model and supported a variety of functions. In addition to Chinese and English learning, it also supported scanning translation of Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, and Russian, as well as voice translation with Chinese. It also had a wealth of in-class and in-class resources. It had a dictionary pen that synchronized with elementary and high school textbooks. It had the function of sentence structure analysis, including more than 20 authoritative dictionary, and the AI teacher's detailed explanation function. Translated as: Palace of Pleasure, the novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-02-08 04:52
Translating choice
choice, choice " Choose " was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to read it!
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2026-02-07 19:47
Translating Concise
"concise" can be translated as "concise; concise; concise". For example,"A concise account of the country's history" could also be used to describe a book, meaning "shorter than the original book on which it is based". It can also be used in some brand names, such as "Concept Home", which can be translated as "Jane Home". " Choose " was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to read it!
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2026-02-06 09:09
How much is the fee for translating a novel?
The remuneration for a translated novel varied according to the difficulty of the translation, the quality of the translation, the market of the work, and other factors. Normally, translating a novel of medium difficulty required about 100,000 words of work, and the remuneration varied according to the translation company or individual situation. Generally, it was about 10%-30% of the translated words. For example, translating a 100,000-word novel might cost between 1,000 to 3,000 USD. However, it was important to note that royalties were not the only source of income for translated novels. Other costs such as copyright fees and publishing fees had to be considered. Therefore, when a translator receives a translation task, he or she needs to first understand the market price of the work and the structure of the royalties in order to formulate a reasonable translation plan.
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2024-09-20 18:10
How to charge for translating a novel by the project?
Charging for translating a novel by the project is influenced by several elements. For example, the difficulty of the text, the time needed for translation, and the specific requirements of the project all play a role. Usually, rates are negotiated based on these considerations.
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2024-10-07 09:18
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