nicholas needle

Li Yong adalah bocah yang bernasib malang. Sejak dilahirkan, dia tidak pernah mengetahui siapakah kedua orang tuanya. Dia dibuang begitu saja. Entah karena apa alasannya. Sebab hingga sekarang, dia sendiri belum mengetahui secara pasti. Saat itu usianya masih kecil. Untunglah langit mengulurkan tangannya. Pada detik-detik penentuan antara hidup dan mati, tiba-tiba ada sebuah tangan yang terjulur kepadanya. Tangan itu sudah keriput, bahkan kotor oleh debu-debu yang menyesakkan nafas. Ternyata tangan itu milik seorang kakek tua. Li Yong tidak tahu siapa kakek tua itu. Yang dia tahu hanyalah bahwa kakek tua itulah yang kemudian merawatnya seperti kepada cucu sendiri. Bahkan dia juga yang memberikan nama Li Yong kepadanya. Nama itu diambil dari marga Li milik kakek tua yang diketahui bernama Li Beng tersebut. Semenjak saat itu, Li Yong terus tinggal bersama Kakek Li Beng. Keduanya benar-benar akrab, seperti akrabnya hubungan keluarga. Siapa pun pasti tidak akan ada yang menyangka bahwa mereka sebenarnya tidak ada ikatan darah sama sekali. Namun sayang sekali. Semua itu tiba-tiba berubah ketika musibah menghampiri mereka berdua. Kakek Li Beng dibunuh secara sadis oleh perampok-perampok yang tidak punya hati nurani. Untunglah pada saat itu, Li Yong berhasil menyelamatkan dirinya. Kematian Kakek Li Beng telah membuat Li Yong terpukul. Dia tersiksa lahir batin. Hingga pada akhirnya, bocah itu memutuskan untuk pergi ke tempat yang sangat jauh. Namun sepuluh tahun kemudian, di jalan dan di desa yang sama, tiba-tiba muncul seorang pemuda misterius. Wajahnya angkuh dan dingin, kedua bola matanya kelabu. Siapa pun bakal mengetahui kalau dia adalah orang yang menderita penyakit batin dan selalu merasa kesepian. Pemuda yang dimaksud itu bukan lain adalah Li Yong. Ya, memamg dia. Namun Li Yong yang sekarang, telah berbeda jauh dari Li Yong sepuluh tahun silam. Sekarang dia telah menjelma menjadi seorang pemuda yang gagah perkasa. Ilmu silatnya sangat tinggi. Tiada seorang pun yang mengetahui sampai di mana taraf kesempurnaan ilmunya. Kematangan dari penguasaan setiap jurusnya juga tidak perlu diragukan lagi. Kemunculannya ke dalam dunia ramai membawa sebuah tekad. Li Yong ingin mencari pelaku yang sudah membunuh Kakek Li Beng sekaligus mencari jati dirinya sendiri. Dia pun ingin menjadi seorang pendekar yang membasmi kejahatan.

"Gefährte ist hier!" Was? Nein—warte... oh Mondgöttin, nein. Bitte sag mir, dass du scherzt, Lex. Aber sie tut es nicht. Ich kann ihre Aufregung unter meiner Haut spüren, während ich nur Angst empfinde. Wir biegen um die Ecke und der Duft trifft mich wie ein Schlag in die Brust—Zimt und etwas unbeschreiblich Warmes. Meine Augen scannen den Raum, bis sie auf ihn fallen. Groß. Befehlend. Wunderschön. Und dann, genauso schnell... sieht er mich. Sein Gesichtsausdruck verzieht sich. "Verdammt, nein." Er dreht sich um—und rennt. Mein Gefährte sieht mich und rennt davon. Bonnie hat ihr ganzes Leben damit verbracht, von den Menschen in ihrer Nähe gebrochen und misshandelt zu werden, einschließlich ihrer eigenen Zwillingsschwester. Zusammen mit ihrer besten Freundin Lilly, die ebenfalls ein Leben in der Hölle führt, planen sie, während des größten Balls des Jahres, der von einem anderen Rudel ausgerichtet wird, wegzulaufen. Doch die Dinge verlaufen nicht wie geplant und lassen beide Mädchen verloren und unsicher über ihre Zukunft zurück. Alpha Nicholas ist 28, ohne Gefährtin und hat nicht vor, daran etwas zu ändern. Er ist dieses Jahr an der Reihe, den jährlichen Blaumond-Ball auszurichten, und das Letzte, was er erwartet, ist, seine Gefährtin zu finden. Was er noch weniger erwartet, ist, dass seine Gefährtin 10 Jahre jünger ist als er, und wie sein Körper auf sie reagiert. Während er versucht, sich zu weigern, anzuerkennen, dass er seine Gefährtin getroffen hat, wird seine Welt auf den Kopf gestellt, nachdem Wachen zwei Wölfinen auf seinem Land beim Laufen erwischen. Als sie zu ihm gebracht werden, steht er erneut seiner Gefährtin gegenüber und entdeckt, dass sie Geheimnisse verbirgt, die ihn dazu bringen werden, mehr als eine Person töten zu wollen. Kann er seine Gefühle gegenüber einer Gefährtin überwinden, die so viel jünger ist als er? Wird seine Gefährtin ihn wollen, nachdem sie bereits den Stich seiner inoffiziellen Ablehnung gespürt hat? Können sie beide daran arbeiten, die Vergangenheit loszulassen und gemeinsam voranzugehen, oder hat das Schicksal andere Pläne und wird sie auseinanderhalten?

"La compagne est là !" Quoi ? Non—attends... oh Déesse de la Lune, non. S'il te plaît, dis-moi que tu plaisantes, Lex. Mais ce n'est pas le cas. Je peux sentir son excitation bouillonner sous ma peau, alors que tout ce que je ressens est de la terreur. Nous tournons au coin, et l'odeur me frappe comme un coup de poing dans la poitrine—cannelle et quelque chose d'incroyablement chaleureux. Mes yeux balaient la pièce jusqu'à ce qu'ils se posent sur lui. Grand. Imposant. Magnifique. Et puis, tout aussi rapidement... il me voit. Son expression se tord. "Putain, non." Il se retourne—et s'enfuit. Mon compagnon me voit et s'enfuit. Bonnie a passé toute sa vie à être rabaissée et maltraitée par les personnes qui lui sont proches, y compris sa propre sœur jumelle. Avec sa meilleure amie Lilly qui vit également un enfer, elles prévoient de s'enfuir lors du plus grand bal de l'année organisé par une autre meute, mais les choses ne se passent pas comme prévu, laissant les deux filles perdues et incertaines quant à leur avenir. L'Alpha Nicholas a 28 ans, n'a pas de compagne, et n'a pas l'intention de changer cela. C'est son tour d'organiser le Bal de la Lune Bleue annuel cette année et la dernière chose à laquelle il s'attend est de trouver sa compagne. Ce qu'il attend encore moins, c'est que sa compagne soit 10 ans plus jeune que lui et la façon dont son corps réagit à elle. Alors qu'il essaie de refuser de reconnaître qu'il a rencontré sa compagne, son monde est bouleversé après que des gardes attrapent deux louves courant sur ses terres. Une fois qu'elles lui sont amenées, il se retrouve à nouveau face à sa compagne et découvre qu'elle cache des secrets qui lui donneront envie de tuer plus d'une personne. Peut-il surmonter ses sentiments envers le fait d'avoir une compagne et une qui est tellement plus jeune que lui ? Sa compagne le voudra-t-elle après avoir déjà ressenti la douleur de son rejet non officiel ? Peuvent-ils tous deux travailler à laisser le passé derrière eux et avancer ensemble ou le destin aura-t-il d'autres plans pour les séparer ?

Traversing into the Immortal Cultivation World and becoming one of the dozens of sons of the Shen Clan's Clan Leader, Shen Changchuan proactively seeks an assignment to a remote land to avoid becoming a sacrifice in the clan's internal struggles, far from the vortex. With a progress bar panel that can show the Cultivation progress of Magic Techniques, he starts from the most common Basic Magic, the Golden Needle Technique, to attain the Dao and become an Immortal.

A small yet significant society brought forth the story of Emberline. A con who has managed to secure herself as a nurse despite having nothing to qualify. And of Nicholas Vials, a well-groomed and slightly cheery boy who has vowed to uncover the mystery of his brother's gruesome murder. A search that leads a revolution in the streets of Curida. Soon, during his on going search, he grows up in deep love for Emberline. But love is easy to declare, and heavy to portray. And this love for each other is tested in every way because there are many to oppose this affair. As Nicholas embarks on the journey to find his brother's killer, Emberline finds herself lost and she comes across Baldwin, who is willing to do anything to protect himself and those he loves. A distance, no matter how many fortnights away, can never keep their attachment at bay, so only with resentment, are they kept away. And by conflict only, do we see their lives entangled again. A story that exists due to the fear of detachment, abandonment, and heartbreak. All of which are rooted in both fanciers. And all those who are brought together by this romance. ... Emberline lay still, her eyes widened in fear as he held her hand, gently caressing her palm. "I love your hands, whenever I touch them, I am reminded of my lifetime of victories" he paused, looking back to Emberline. "I adore your smile, it makes me believe I can make you happy," Emberline was visibly distressed, her eyes threatening to flood, "And I am mesmerized by your eyes," she stifled a cry as he passed her a gentle smile. It wasn't filled with his usual warmth, which was stiff and lazy. His smile was rather ominous, unsettling and lacked the charm she lived by. "But that is all I love about you," he said, his daunting declaration left a dent in her memory that she knew she couldn't forget, a cold ran down her spine as she gazed back at the man who once said he couldn't live a day without her.

The Wasp's Golden Needle is a novel that intricately combines the practice of traditional Chinese medicine with mystical techniques. It tells the story of Shen Xingkong, a protagonist born into poverty. Despite his relentless efforts, which secured him a place at a medical university, his life remains filled with hardships and scorn from those around him. However, an unexpected encounter dramatically alters his fate. During a seemingly mundane confrontation with a mutated wasp, Shen Xingkong, though appearing to lose, gains a magical golden needle from the wasp's stinger. This needle not only grants him immense power but also opens the doors to higher realms, setting him on a path of extraordinary transformation. Beginning of the Novel The novel begins with Chapter 1, "The Buzz of the Bee," depicting Shen Xingkong's accidental encounter with the mutated wasp. This opening scene sets a tone of tension and mystery, symbolizing the impending changes and challenges. Time and Setting Set in a modern urban environment that merges ancient Chinese medicine with contemporary medical practices, the story takes place in a fictional city. Shen Xingkong attends a medical university that combines both traditional and modern medical disciplines, giving the story a realistic yet timeless backdrop. Plot Details 1、Shen Xingkong's Struggles: Shen Xingkong is born into a poor family. Despite his hard work, he faces significant financial and social challenges at the medical university. 2、Accidental Encounter: In a fateful encounter, Shen Xingkong faces a mutated wasp. Although he appears to lose, he unexpectedly gains the wasp’s golden needle. 3、Awakening of Power: With the golden needle, Shen Xingkong discovers dramatic changes in his body and abilities, leading to significant academic and personal achievements. 4、Academic and Practical Application: During his traditional Chinese medicine classes, Shen Xingkong uses the needle to demonstrate extraordinary medical skills, gradually gaining respect from his peers and teachers. 5、New Challenges: As his powers grow, Shen Xingkong faces more challenges, including academic competition and various life trials. 6、Xi Feng's Challenge: In Chapter 158, the arrival of Xi Feng introduces a new twist. His challenge pushes Shen Xingkong to further develop his abilities, creating intense and gripping moments. Climax and Conclusion The climax occurs between Chapters 155 and 158, where Shen Xingkong faces significant challenges and the pressure of postgraduate exams. Balancing his academic life and personal growth, he ultimately overcomes Xi Feng's challenge, showcasing his full potential granted by the golden needle. Major Conflict The major conflict revolves around Shen Xingkong’s struggle against external adversities and his internal battle with self-doubt and fear. His encounter with Xi Feng serves as a crucial turning point, helping him conquer both external and internal challenges. Ending The novel concludes in Chapter 767 with a dual ending, offering two possible futures for Shen Xingkong. In one, he continues his medical career, becoming a renowned physician. In the other, he retreats from the limelight, living a peaceful and fulfilling life in seclusion. These endings highlight his sense of duty as a healer and his understanding of self-worth.

Synopsis The Needle in this fiction embodies Martial Law. The skull mangled exemplifies the Filipino people specifically human rights victims from all persuasions – enforced Desaparecidos to combatants, students to academicians, civilians to soldiers, peasants to landlords, laymen to religious, ordinary taxpayers to oligarchs, voters to politicians, officials to professionals, – all victims of militarization offered as sacrificial lambs in the altar of Dictatorship. The crucifix and holy rosary, guns, and bullets symbolize the protagonists – heroes and villains - and the causes and institutions they represent. The red roses, a love affair that blooms and blossoms among the main characters. The timeline was September 21, 1972, covering fourteen long years of dictatorship when Martial Law was declared until February 24, 1986, during the restoration of democracy ushered in by People’s Power at Epifanio de Los Santos or EDSA. Post EDSA events from Fidel V. Ramos to Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III or PNoy to Duterte’s presidency and Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are briefly treated in an Epilogue. The choice of fiction was deliberate because of its timelessness and very important lesson drawn from that historic event–the restoration of democracy no less by President Cory Aquino. Whether it succeeded or not thereafter doesn’t matter. Filipinos are that unpredictable. Their memory is way too short and the hardest to please. But what is important is we have thrown away the tyrant, award-winning Investigate Journalist Shiela Coronel emphasized restoring fourteen long-lost hostage democracy in 1986. Add to that is the consequent didactic message to all Filipinos especially the Post Martial Law babies: “Beware and never again Martial Law!” In format, the author uses four of Irving Wallace's criteria in writing fiction from his “The Writing of One Novel” with some innovation on grounding characters using flashbacks and other tools characterizing bestsellers like Dan Brown, Grisham highlighting the author’s premium on the relevance of the said historical event and its political ramifications surrounding the subject throughout the story. First, no loose ends in the plot. This one is a tough act to follow. The subplot should be tied together as much as possible to the end. Second, narrative excitement rings the bell for readers. Third, is the use of research to disabuse and mitigate elements of violence and sex. Treating this work as social commentary on different implacable social issues of the day was deliberately utilized by the writer given his Philosophy, Theology, and Sociology background. Note that pictorials used in the work unless indicated in the caption are meant to highlight the theme of each respective chapter. Lastly, the most unlikely ending squeezing creative juices of the imaginative mind. Breaking the rules of writing known to man is also a challenge here. Ergo, treating the subject as fiction against the social commentary backdrop to make the narrative captivating journey instead just plain Martial Law account which is surely dry and monotonous story. How these criteria are treated and addressed by the writer especially the first, third, and fourth is left to readers and critics. Copy editing of the first draft has been done by the author using Grammarly, relevant creative writing tips culled from the internet from the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Jeff Goins, Catherine Reid, Cynthia Jones-Shoeman, Joe Bunting of NaNoWriMo, Billy Wilder, and Pruelpo, an FB friend and OFW dabbling as free-lance writer and guru. The third is actual editing from Ricardo S. Maulion Jr., my son, doing the proofreading. I have yet to accept any copy editors to do the favor for me packaging this project into a cohesive whole work. Ricardo F. Maulion For book order: Email ad: [email protected]

"I'll make you pay for taking her away, Giselle," he hissed, his voice filled with contempt and rage. "Watch how I ruin your life like you did hers." *** Giselle Fanelli's dream was to have a family of her own - kids, a loving husband, a few pets. She wanted it all. Then comes in Nicholas Rossi, a demon from her past. He shatters all her dreams of a loved-filled future, trapping her in a loveless marriage to exert revenge on her for taking the love of his life away. When all is not as it seems to be, will Nicholas and Giselle be able to work through the lies and their pain-filled past? Find out in Vengeful Matrimony... *** ᴡᴀʀɴɪɴɢ: ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀɪɴs ᴀᴅᴜʟᴛ ᴛʜᴇᴍᴇs sᴜᴄʜ ᴀs ᴅʀᴜɢ ᴜsᴇ, ᴀʙᴜsᴇ, sᴇx sᴄᴇɴᴇs, sᴛʀᴏɴɢ ʟᴀɴɢᴜᴀɢᴇ. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ ʀɪsᴋ.

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A few years ago, Music of Tomorrow Entertainment hired Doctor Melody Marchesa as a mental health support assistant for the K-pop group known as BHY (Beating Hearts of Youth). On their latest world tour, the members have a massive falling-out, causing a rift to grow between them. Despite Melody's best attempts to resolve the issue, the members conclude that they want to disband. They agree only to work together until the tour ends; then, they want to disband officially. Can Melody mend their broken bond before it is too late?