network effect a murderbot novel

Noel Arden just wants to disappear. As a member of a prestigious and influential family known for producing powerful espers and guides, Noel’s D classification is an embarrassment. Determined to work as a guide despite his father’s opposition, Noel spends his days in the D-suite of Halo, the largest, most successful Paradigm agency in the country, keeping his head down and enduring the less pleasant aspects of his job. It’s not a bad life; he likes his coworkers, he doesn’t have to rely on his increasingly hostile father, and he’s almost never deployed to Fray sites. As long as he steers clear of his S-class esper half-brother, he can just melt into the background and pretend to be a normal, low level guide, just one of hundreds in Halo’s bottom ranks. Invisible and unremarkable. Exactly the way he wants it. Then an emergency situation during an unexpected deployment forces Noel to shatter his quiet, boring life with his own hands and thrusts him directly into the notoriety he’s worked so hard to avoid. When he witnesses Jade Ransom, Halo’s star esper and one of the only S-classes in the country, melting down from corruption overload, Noel has no choice but to use the ability he swore to never reveal in order to save both Jade and the city from destruction. Jade, desperate after a life of guiding intolerance, latches onto Noel as the only guide he’s ever properly synced with and insists on being exclusive partners. With his back against the wall and his pesky conscience whispering in his ear, Noel agrees. Struggling to balance his secret, his normal job, and his connection to Jade, Noel finds the stable life he worked so hard to build crumbling around him. And as he and Jade grow closer, Noel has to reckon with the vast differences between them and decide if he’s prepared to burn himself out just to let Jade shine. #GUIDEVERSE #ESPER #SLOWBURN [ADULT LANGUAGE AND SUBJECT MATTER] *original cover by me

Ren dies without warning… and wakes up inside a novel he once read. Not as the hero. Not even as a side character. But as Kael Ardyn, a useless, disgraced noble destined to be disowned, humiliated, and eventually reduced to a beggar crawling in the dirt. A character so insignificant… that even his death was forgotten. But this time, the story won’t go the same way. Because Kael awakens something no one else has, a System that rewards entertainment. Every shocking action, every unexpected twist, every moment that captures attention… earns him power. And beyond the world he now lives in, higher beings are watching. To them, his life is nothing but a show, a game, a story meant to entertain. So Kael makes a choice. If his life is going to be a spectacle, then he will become the most unpredictable, most dangerous, most entertaining existence in the entire story. At Astral Academy, where geniuses, nobles, and monsters gather, Kael will rewrite his fate. He will break the plot. Outplay the protagonists. And turn every destined tragedy into his stepping stone. Because in a world where death is scripted… He will become the one who controls the narrative. **** Bonus Chapter Goals 250 Golden Tickets → +5 Extra Chapters Dragon Gift → +1 Bonus Chapter Castle Gift → +3 Bonus Chapters Tonight You get to choose one side character to suffer a permanent consequence. Spacecraft Gift → +5 Bonus Chapters Tonight You can create a permanent supporting character (subject to story balance). Gachapon Gift → +10 Chapters That Night You gain influence over the next 15 chapters' storyline (within the established rules and worldbuilding).

On her sixteenth birthday, Oxy Jane had a strange dream of entering a city called Cerebra. And Cerebra was the name of a city that suddenly disappeared sixteen years ago from the world. In that dream, she met a boy named Helio who claimed that he was the gatekeeper of the dimension. So, Oxy wasn't dreaming. She had entered into another dimension. The connection between dimension and their world caused chaos. Some people died from being trapped in the dimension. They were attacked by a monstrous head-eating creature called Uron inside. This strange phenomenon was also known as the brain fog effect. Not only that, her school principal, Mr. Dome, was someone who had been watching her all this time. Mr. Dome told her that she was one of six children who survived the lost city. And each of them had strange powers as a result of the horrific experiments. Oxy met new friends. Some were good and others were difficult. She also met people who wanted to use kids as them their weapons because the war will come. Could Oxy and her friends save themselves? Also, could they save the world from the disaster of war?

This is the story of a woman who struggled to study and graduated peacefully Sorting Hat: What was your greatest wish to come to Hogwarts? Aurora: I want to graduate peacefully, go back to school, and finally create with my own hands... Sorting Hat: Hufflepuff!! Here's a story that perfectly confirms Murphy's Law: Aurora: Remus, I just heard from those guys that there is a new teacher who is going to teach us Potions, supposedly Snape. Do you know him? I looked like they were desperate. Lupin: (A thousand words in the wind) Here's a story of Hufflepuff and Slytherin fighting wits and bravery all the way to the face: She pondered for a long time, and finally decided to write a letter for help: What to do if the fan article of the teacher is seen by the teacher himself, online, etc., is quite urgent. Here's a story about the saga: Old alumnus: You were a legend back then. I haven't seen it for a few years, is there anything more legendary to say and hear? Aurora: Does it count if you push down your dean?

"Reincarnation is a mysterious and wonderful thing, isn´t it?" The old professor took a sip from his tea. Looking at his colleague in the opposite seat. "Just imagine the possibilities!" He spread his arms wide to indicate all the possibilities. "I am." His colleague answered sourly. "Let us assume that there is the thing called reincarnation. Then it must be a blessing for us not to remember our past lives." "Why do you say that? Just imagine If I had all the knowledge of my previous life or lives wouldn´t I be almost all-knowing?" The man smiled imagining having all the knowledge he couldn´t acquire in his lifetime. The other man just shook his head "You, my friend are far too greedy. Just imagining what would happen to a person remembering his past lives fills me with dread and pity. We are lucky not to remember anything if reincarnation is real. Thank God, that this does not happen." Hello there! Writer here. That one above is actually not part of the story, but when I thought about what the story is about that just pooped into my head. It is what this story is going for. Please give me a notice if that´s not how I was supposed to do it.

# highmartialartsworld The Heaven-Defying Fate Scripture allowed its user to transform the bad side effect of a technique into something beneficial. It could alter its user’s fate and aid them in reaching the pinnacle of martial arts. Since the protagonist acquired the Heaven-Defying Fate Scripture, his body could now absorb side effects. [Practicing the Seven Stigmata Fist Technique harms your heart, liver, lungs, spleen, kidney, spirit and physical body. This side effect is now reversed. When the user practices this fist technique, his body will be revitalized instead.] As such, he fell in love with the Seven Stigmata Fist Technique, the Virgin Martial Arts, the Star Sucking Skill, the Explosion Pill, the Soul Splitting Pill and everything that could potentially kill him. He activated the Dissection of Heavens and Demons during the day. At night, he devoted himself to cultivating the Sunflower Scripture. Others improved their cultivation through the aid of resources; he improved his cultivation through self-mutilation.

Cause and effect govern everything—history, power, fate itself. Now, that law sits in the hands of an ordinary man. Given a book that turns causes into reality and consequences into strength, Mo Chen begins to test how far a mortal can go when the rules of the world no longer ignore him. Small changes first. Subtle ripples. Then the question becomes inevitable: What happens when cause and effect start bending around him? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer This is a translated and localized version of an original work by another author. The translation is done for learning, enjoyment, and sharing purposes only. All rights to the original story belong to the original author. No commercial use or copyright infringement is intended. Raw Title灵气：我有一本因果簿 Author: 天之玄|玄幻奇幻 Enjoy!

You ever wish you could read minds… and realize just how twisted people really are? Yeah? Then welcome to my life. I'm Terrence Holt, office phantom, professional doormat, 27 years old with the romantic experience of a teaspoon. My existence at TitanForge International was a study in quiet erosion, until the day I fell down the corporate ladder... literally. That's when I met DES. The Desire Effect System. Now, I don't just hear thoughts. I see the hidden architecture of human want: ambition, lust, fear, secret hatred. Every silent judgment, every buried desire aimed at me plays out in real time. The system’s goal is simple: make me the most desirable man alive. Not just loved, feared, needed... obeyed. It offers a simple, brutal transaction: See. Want. Take. This isn't a story about becoming a hero. It's about becoming a puppeteer. I will use their desires as levers. Their secrets as weapons. I will climb from invisible nobody to the man who owns the room, the building, the people in it. The game was always rigged. Now, I have the cheat codes. And I'm not just playing to win. I'm playing to own the game. — Note: This story contains intimate scenes, but only when it’s earned, meaningful, and tied to character growth. Read through Chapter 10 for the necessary emotional plot and foundation; from Chapter 11 onwards, the consequences unfold. Intimate Chapters are marked by the ‡ Symbol.

From the tranquil shores of Catanduanes to the bustling streets of Manila, 'From Net to Network' follows Leo, a young man with a 5,000 PHP starting capital and an unbreakable spirit. Witness his transformation as he navigates the challenges of poverty, learns the ropes of business from the ground up, and builds a thriving empire. This isn't a fairy tale; it's a realistic, step-by-step journey packed with practical financial lessons, entrepreneurial strategies, and the raw grit it takes to achieve true success. Join Leo as he balances family, love, and the relentless pursuit of his dreams, proving that with hard work, smart decisions, and a heart of gold, anyone can rise from humble beginnings to extraordinary heights. This novel provides a detailed and accurate financial account of Leo's journey, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills

Follow Dare Drake Tran, a revered Celestial Master exiled from the divine realms to the mortal world. Stripped of his powers, he discovers a mystical social network that grants him unique abilities to regain his strength and influence. With the help of unlikely allies—such as the comical Zhu Bajie and the no-nonsense monk Tang Sanzang—Dare Drake Tran embarks on an epic journey to reclaim his place among the gods. Along the way, he faces dark forces from the Demon and Underworld Realms, dangerous quests, and a secret that may change the fate of all realms. Mixing humor, action, and mystery, this tale of destiny and freedom resonates with a modern twist on ancient fantasy. Perfect for fans of mythological worlds, humor, and adventure with high stakes.