damon knight short stories

Crossing over to the alien world, he became a fallen noble lord. But with the help of the proficiency panel, he started to gain EXP through his family's Knight Breath Technique and followed the footsteps of an ancient and mysterious sorcerer step by step. Thus began a mysterious journey.

When they first met, Tang Wan sighed, “The fifth young master of the Jiang family is just as the rumors said. He’s celibate, aloof, prideful, and is a man to be revered. Unfortunately, he’s so smart that he no longer has any will to live, which made him sickly, and he’s going to die soon… Later on, the fifth young master brought her into his room. When she came out, everyone stared at her in shock. Why was she crying? …… Later on, it was said that the fifth young master returned after he recovered from his illness, and he brought a girl back. She appeared pure and harmless, but underneath that harmless appearance, she was actually a spitfire that offended quite a number of people. But the fifth young master just said, “I brought her back, so I’ll let her do whatever she wants. If… anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.” His best friend gave him a reminder. “You’re going to be responsible for someone from the Tang family?” “Since she came back with me, she’s mine. She’s just a young girl and is spoilt. I have to take responsibility.” After Tang Wan married into the Jiang family, she only had one mission. She must give birth to his children before he died! Meanwhile, the fifth young master was puzzled. “You’re a gentle and shy girl during the day, so why are you so different during the night?” Tang Wan thought. ‘I have to make every second count. He won’t be able to live long.’ After she gave birth to his son and he became one year old, Tang Wan was prepared to become a widow. However… ‘Why isn’t he dead yet?’ Much later, the fifth master of the Jiang family asked her, “I heard that you’ve been looking for my death every day. Do you want to kill me by sucking me dry?”

What would you do if almost everyone around you saw you as a hindrance or not at all? What if your own father was one of those who wished you gone? That is the story of Rosemary's life. Ever since the death of her mother during accident where only she survived, Rose has felt useless. Despite her best attempts to ignore the hurtful glances and words of the royal court and her father, she can't help but feel like a wilted flower. It becomes so bad that she considers ending it all, until she is rescued by a handsome young man with cold violet eyes who promises to change her world. ---- Before long, I reached a stone bridge overlooking Kaguya river. Luckily for me, the place was empty at the moment. Although, would anyone have even bothered saving a wretch like me? At most, they probably would have just watched as I met my end in a moment of morbid curiosity. And as I stood at the edge, I remembered all the times I had cried. All the times I had hurt. But now, I was ready. I smiled as the wind whipped around me. It was time to end it. Turning around, I let my body fall backwards into the river. The sky was a sea of stars. The city lights around me sparkled like gems. It was so beautiful. For the first time in a long time, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I didn't regret it. No, I had finally found the courage to stand up for myself in my very own way. The water was high, so the fall itself didn't kill me instantly as I had hoped. As the river enveloped me, I closed my eyes. This was the end of my journey. A journey full of misery and tragedy. If there was another life, I hoped it would be better than this one. "Sis!" I heard a voice scream. Orlin! My brother came for me? What was he doing here? Had he followed me? But why? Did he care about me? Or was it just pity? No, right? Surely at least one person in this world loved me. Why had I given up on myself so soon? I knew he loved me. Yet, I still went through with this stupid decision. I allowed those girls and Father's words inhibit my better judgment... "Sis, where are you? Rose! Please show yourself! I want to talk!" Ore yelled at the top of his lungs. Right, my life was not all misery and tragedy. There were faint glimmers of joy and hope left. Ore was a big part of that. How selfish of me... I was actually about to abandon my brother. I tried to resurface, but my swimming skills weren't the best. To make matters worse, the current was far too strong. If not for the current, I would have at least been able to dog paddle over to the edge with some effort. My right hand broke through the fierce waters and was yanked by another hand. I was pulled out of the murky depths and saw a pair of cold violet eyes staring back at me. Father? No, it wasn't him. Although, those eyes felt familiar. Before I could make out the face of my rescuer clearly, darkness swept over me. Was it too late? I didn't want to die... Not anymore!

It was just like any other day, or so I thought at least. The birds were chirping up on trees, clouds were rolling by the bright blue sky and Elves were dumpster diving in the alleyway. Okay, one of those three didn't sound right... I had a boring life once. Recently though, it has become less boring... to put it one way. Finding a random Elf in the dumpster? Heh, must be a Monday. A normal person would have walked by. A normal person would have ignored it. I must be a pretty weird guy, then. Now I have this Elf swearing her allegiance to me. What's next, vampires? Better not jinx it. Discord Link Here - https://discord.gg/yhDAk9bjdU

“I like money, food, and handsome guys.” The next day, some young master knocked on her door. “Hundreds of millions of assets, advanced culinary skills, ten out of ten looks—three-in-one, this is a deal for you.” Aurora Blaine‘s playboy-abusing rating is through the roof. Because there was a big handsome guy living next door with amazing cooking skills, she just freeloaded food and eventually gave herself over. Aurora Blaine: “You’ve been single for so long, didn’t you say you didn’t like women?” Maverick Knight: “Because I was waiting for you to appear.”

Read my new novel: Reincarnated in the Astral World. ______________ Lucien, a guy who has nothing but the desire to save his mother. To get strong enough, he makes a contract with the demon of Lust. And now, only by making a great harem, will he gain the power to protect those dear to him. --------------------- This story contains sexual content. Though it's still a fantasy adventure (no reincarnation or system). and there are NO Yuri, NO NTR, and NO R@PE. ------------------- I am a beginner author. I'm not completely fluent with the English language, it's my second language. So forgive me for grammar and spelling mistakes. Join our discord group: https://discord.gg/34deTdRDR6

⟦Mature Content⟧ Tutorial ends, no guidebook, no save points. Permanent Quest- Defeat the Demon Lord + Forces of Darkness. Difficulty- SSS+ Tries left- 1 So yeah, it all started with a divine screw up. One god gave the wrong blessing, and now, well, he’s been reincarnated with cheat stats that would make even the Demon King uninstall life. Strength [Divine], Agility [Divine], Mana [Divine], Endurance [Divine]. Basically, if power scaling were a thing, he’s the reason it broke. Armed with god-tier skills, legendary charm, and enough swagger to cause mass moral crisis, he sets out to save the world. There’s just one teeny, tiny problem, though. Someone in heaven added a bugged skill: [Endless Ardor]. Now, every time he walks into a room, hearts race, heroes blush, and villains suddenly want to “negotiate.” Dimension breaking fights, apocalyptic disasters, monster armies, cursed kingdoms. Amidst all the chaos, he somehow unlocks the Commander of one of the Great Orders status. A legion of elite knights, legendary equipment, all following his command. It was supposed to be the cliché “hero defeats demon lord” genre. Instead, it’s the Overpowered Edition of the messy, sexy, bloody “hero defeats demon lord” gone wrong!! Because when the gods mess up your reincarnation, you don’t get a redemption arc… You get a full-blown rom-com apocalypse. Press Start. The world’s not ready- and neither is he. ---- Find me on Discord in the morning- https://discord.gg/WewafXQM24

In history, the most notorious Holy Knight! Corrupt Light! Holy Sinner! Blasphemer! The Irreverent! Wright has many well-known titles within the Church of the Holy Light. Angel: "The Goddess tells us to guard against fire, theft, and Wright!" Evil God: "Could you stop targeting me alone when you fleece us?" Evil Dragon: "He not only extorted my money but also abducted my precious daughter!" Devil: "Hell is still too kind and pure for Wright to handle!" Yet this man, whom the Goddess of Holy Light considers a thorn in her side, has become the world's most terrifyingly powerful Holy Knight!! Wright: "Do you believe in the light?"

Modesty! Honesty! Compassion! Bravery! Justice! Sacrifice! Honor! Faith! He is a lich, yet he upholds the knightly spirit! He is a lich, yet he remains steadfast in his faith of light! "With a formidable enemy at hand, fearless and unobstructed! Daring and loyal, worthy of the Holy Spirit! Loyal and upright, willing to die unyielding! Protecting the weak, never going against heaven's principles!" Standing at the top of the world, no matter how great the storm, nothing can stop him from following the steps of the Holy Spirit! Not even the Holy Spirit! ... This is a romantic legendary story of a chatty cat and a lich who dedicates his body and soul to the light! Yes, "romantic," not deceiving you! That's just how it is!

He was the best knight, best soldier and greatest seducer whose charms work on both men and women alike. Soon he rose upto ranks and started gaining recognition from the royal family. But why is it that the crown prince fumes every time Oliver leaves his side? And why is it that the great Knight never bathes? could it be that his charms had made his highness Gay? But no one knows Oliver had a secret to hide. In the middle of the night when everyone in the dormitory sleeps, Oliver takes slow steps towards the lake and lets her mounds escape from their cage! "for Ophelia, i will serve as a male knight my whole life!" —-------------------------------- Olivia Sal Duvrate, the heir to the throne of the Sonarise empire lost her family, her land and her empire after being betrayed by the man she loved. Holding her last kin, her sister Ophelia, she ran to survive and take revenge. But where could two women survive alone in male dominated society? But to keep both of them safe, she can't be the princess anymore. She dressed up as man and a knight, to protect her and Ophelia's innocence as they continued to walk as a couple in the long journey to find a new home. But why is it that the hidden life she had desired for entangled with the man she should not cross paths with! Where would this new journey take her and for how long would she be able to hide her truth? contact me on.. I_am_creator#2352 if you like my creation, you can also buy me a coffee https://ko-fi.com/iamcreator01/