dauntless

Ethan Knight, a highly respected leader in the military, bids farewell to his comrades as he departs from a familiar campground. His journey marks the end of his military career and the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Having served for seven years and rising to the rank of commanding general, Ethan leaves behind his team, which salutes him with respect and admiration. As the helicopter lifts off, Ethan reflects on his journey from a young recruit to an influential leader known for his exceptional command and battle abilities. Despite his success, Ethan's past haunts him. He recalls his marriage to Anastasia Reed, a once-celebrated CEO whose reputation was tarnished by scandal. Ethan's decision to join the military was driven by a desire to prove his worth and escape the humiliation of his past. Returning with honor, he contemplates the years he spent away and the woman he left behind. Upon arriving at Emerald Coast International Airport, Ethan is confronted with unexpected emotions when a young girl who resembles him mistakes him for her father. This encounter stirs memories and unresolved feelings about his past. As he navigates his return, Ethan faces the challenges of reconciling with his old life and the people he left behind.

In the year 2029, a mysterious tech company named Primordial emerges, rapidly overtaking the global tech industry. Its breakthrough product, Portalis, a cutting-edge virtual reality gaming capsule, becomes an instant sensation. Alongside Portalis, Primordial releases Dawn of the Dauntless, a VRMMORPG that promises unprecedented freedom and immersion. Players flock to experience the game’s limitless possibilities, where they can create unique skills, build kingdoms, and interact with NPCs as if they were real people. Among the millions of players, one group rises above the rest 'The Heartless Guild', an elite coalition of the world’s most dedicated gamers. Though their name suggests ruthlessness, they treat NPCs with respect, believing the game world to be more than a mere simulation. Convinced that Dawn of the Dauntless is a gateway to another reality, they even form bonds with NPCs, some going as far as marrying them. The guild’s leaders, the six most powerful players in the world, unite to create The Republic of the Heartless, a harmonious nation where players and NPCs coexist. However, the game’s idyllic world is shattered when Primordial announces a major update after months of silence. As players eagerly log in, a terrifying event unfolds—1.8 billion players vanish from the real world, their bodies disappearing without a trace. The shocking truth becomes apparent: everyone who logged into the game has become trapped within its vast, digital universe, unable to log out. As panic spreads across the globe, governments and scientists scramble to make sense of the catastrophe, but no answers emerge. Inside the game, the trapped players face a new, darker reality—the world of Dawn of the Dauntless has become their new home, and their quest for survival has just begun. Now, the leaders of The Heartless Guild must rally their forces, uncover the truth behind Primordial’s creation, and navigate a world where fantasy and reality have merged—while the outside world remains in turmoil, desperately seeking the lost billions.

RISE OF THE DAUNTLESS In a world where power is not given, but awakened, survival is not a promise-it is a test. Orion and his friends were never meant to stand out. They were just children from a forgotten village, bound by a system they did not understand and a forest that should not have been alive. But the forest is changing. The deeper they run, the more it learns. Wolves no longer hunt blindly-they adapt. The land no longer resists-it guides. And somewhere in the heart of it all, something far older is watching them awaken. When life and death collide, something inside them breaks open. Abilities emerge. Unstable. Uncontrolled. Dangerous. But power comes with ignorance... and ignorance is fatal. Then they meet Vale. A man who should not exist in a place like this. A man who speaks like he already knows what they will become. And when he offers answers, they are not free. They come with a cost none of them understand yet. Because in this world, awakening is only the beginning. And survival is not enough anymore.

When Helliza was fourteen years old, she wanted to be independent and have her own freedom. But being hunted by her grandfather's enemies is a hindrance. She had to hide and isolate herself in place that no one could harm her. She grew up knowing all the secrets, and she was trained to take revenge. Unexpectedly, she had then met the sixteen years old and grumpy Hades. She helped him at that time, then she learned who he is. And she had to let him go because he was in a bad state. After years of hiding, Helliza, finally got her freedom, but she was using different identity. Will Hades still recognize her as Helliza even if he was blind when he had met her? Or will Hades learned the truth about all Helliza's lies?

A boy has dreams/visions of death. The world is in constant turmoil as the humans fight and are enslaved by the Inpius Grigori. A Sect of Watchers that want the world for their own.

   On the verge of destruction, Hope lights the way. -by BookishEamie. Beneath the ocean, A Kingdom was hidden from the world. "Your Grace," said the soldier bowing his head as a sign of respect to the king and queen. "Speak," the king said, authority is can be heard on his voice. "There was an outbreak occurred on the country where the Prince is located," he said still bowing his head. ~~*~~ "Mom, Dad, I'm back!" she cheerfully announced to her parents. "Dad, please give me permission to rescue my brother," "Just wait for a little longer, big brother, your gorgeous and lovely little sister is coming to rescue your ass,"

What they discovered instead would be seared into their memories for as long as they lived—piles of emaciated corpses, dozens of train cars filled with badly decomposed human remains, and perhaps most difficult to process, the thousands of “walking skeletons” who had managed to survive the horrors of Dachau, the Nazi’s first and longest-operating concentration camp.

Author's Note This drama was the first book I ever wrote, almost two decades ago. It was written when I was still learning and developing my writing skills. As I prepared this book for publication, I made a personal decision to publish it in its original form. I did not edit, rewrite, or correct the manuscript because I wanted readers to experience the story just as I wrote it many years ago. You may notice grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, or other imperfections. They are part of this book's history and remind us that every writer begins somewhere. Rather than hide those early mistakes, I have chosen to preserve them as a record of my growth as a writer.

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?

In her previous life, she took the wrong "white lotus" script, causing her to die a miserable death. Heaven has let her live again, so she shouldn't have to suffer the hardships of her past life once more! Feng Moxi sheds her weakness from her previous life. Making a new choice, she must fight! There are monsters! Kill them! There are scumbags! Eliminate them! With her meager strength, she picks up a Heavy Sword and forges a difficult path forward. Unexpectedly, that arrogant and reckless person who caused her no small amount of trouble along the way eventually becomes a comrade-in-arms to whom she can entrust her back, a companion for life. The sky fills with darkness, the Demon People emerge! The Heavenly Dao returns. One day, Feng Moxi is leisurely roasting beast meat by the river. Chaoyang, having just finished fighting a demon beast, sees the crumbs on her lips and immediately leans in. "Want some?" Chaoyang dazedly nodded his head. Suddenly, a piece of burnt beast meat is stuffed into his mouth. Chaoyang pulls Feng Moxi into his embrace, gently brushes the corner of her lips with his hand, and says, "You're mine!" Apocalypse + Cultivation + Doting Boyfriend