a scanner darkly graphic novel

Synopsis In the bustling metropolis of Secunderabad, India, 2099, talent is everything. Whether it's in technology, arts, or combat, one's abilities dictate their place in society. Mahesh Kumar, a top-tier Talent Scanner, spends his days identifying and cataloging the hidden potential of others. His unique ability to see and analyze talents makes him invaluable, yet unfulfilled. After a tragic accident, Mahesh wakes up to find himself reborn in the year 2000, a time when the world is on the brink of the digital revolution. Stripped of his high-tech gadgets but not his extraordinary gift, Mahesh quickly realizes that his ability has evolved—he can now copy the talents he identifies. "Urban Talent Scanner" is a thrilling journey through time, technology, and the human spirit. It's a tale of redemption, innovation, and the profound impact one person can have when given a second chance.

--- Prologue --- Primal Qi World.  Everyone cultivated Primal Qi and aimed to be the best in this world. They raced against each other to become legendary Primal God who could blow of a mountain range into smithereens and travel into the starry sky. Only those with strength could survive in such a world.  Glory, rich, legacy, longevity, beauty, you name it.  Yup, this is your typical classic cultivation world.  Now, Watch, how our Protagonist Sun Yi, built the Strongest Harem with his Potential Value Scanner! ... Hello, this is NIne_Clouds. This story is my second original story. It is cultivation story, which I'm very familiar with and loves ever since become author. English is not my first language, but I'll try to make this story enjoyable for everyone. Peace out~!

Enter Took Manor House, a place full of murder, lies, and deception. Fifteen guests arrive for dinner one night, and a terrible curse is unleashed. Now, an ancient evil stalks the halls, killing the innocent one by one in his thirst for blood. And a single young girl is all the that stands in his way. Short, full of attitude, and more than slightly crazy, Nillium Neems finds herself called to be a savior. But who then, will save Nillium Neems?

The world had gone to hell long before I was born, it had been taken over by the vampire race. To keep some sort of peace in our land, the Vampire Lords made a consecutive agreement. The rich and powerful humans could survive just as they had been, untouched by the vampires save for the occasional blood collections, or so they were led to believe. In reality, we are all under their control. Castles spread out throughout our land, one landing in each city. Each castle varied in the number of vampires residing there, but all of them carried a Lord. The Lords were the ones in charge of every city, whether we liked it or not. The vampires often roam through the city, making sure that everyone was in order and no one stepped out of line. If you stepped out of line, you die, end of story. The men were to be put to work as slaves, whether that meant serving a specific vampire, or just building their castles, they were slaves. The women were to be pets. Pets were the lowest rank you could have. Pets were treated like animals, trained into what their master wanted, and punished if they misbehaved. Those who were lucky enough to live through that, were to be slaughtered for their blood at age twenty-five in an act to make sure that our population would stay under control. I was born into this world. Born into this world full of blood-sucking monsters. Except, i was one of the lucky ones. It all ended for me when I was 14. Ever since then, I've lived in a cage, just rotting away, waiting, dreading for the day that some creature of the night would make me his. This is my life. I am a pet. This is my story.

Enter Took Manor House, a place full of murder, lies, and deception. Fifteen guests arrive for dinner one night, and a terrible curse is unleashed. Now, an ancient evil stalks the halls, killing the innocent one by one in his thirst for blood. And a single young girl is all the that stands in his way. Short, full of attitude, and more than slightly crazy, Nillium Neems finds herself called to be a savior. But who then, will save Nillium Neems?

A story compilation of the love journey of an Accountant and a Graphic Designer

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.

Feng Qing, a top surgeon from the 21st century, wakes up in a body no one wants — married off to Rong Ling, the most powerful Regent in Dayan, a man who makes it abundantly clear: "Do you think you're worthy of marrying this king? Foolish." While he keeps his distance, she keeps herself busy, saving lives with medical knowledge centuries ahead of its time, collecting debts from those who wronged the original body's owner, and planning her exit strategy. Later, he became the New Emperor— "Qing Qing, from now on, you are my Empress." "Not interested."

Olivia transmigrated from the apocalypse to the modern era. Not only that, her dimension and superpower came along with her. She felt that the good days were about to begin. But before she could be happy for even three days, the internet was flooded with posts slandering her. Advertisers and directors want to terminate her contracts, and her company wants to blacklist her? How could this be? She wanted to use the money to enjoy modern life to the fullest. Without money, how could she enjoy anything? So, who's slandering her online? I'll find you and dig up all your dirty secrets. Who wants to terminate her contract? Terminate it immediately. After termination, she'll go on to endorse international luxury brands instead. Terminating the script contract? Good, that's great! If the contract isn't terminated, how can she film the blockbuster drama of the year and win awards with it? Modern life is so wonderful, eating and drinking every day. There's just one tiny problem. Why are there suddenly two babies growing in her belly? And who is this ridiculously handsome man who appeared out of nowhere, claiming to be their father?

Three years of devotion. Three years of loving Julian with everything she had. Only to be framed for a divorce and personally sent to prison by him. "I didn't kill her," Evelyn begged. "I didn't kill the woman you love." "I don't believe you." Facing a death sentence with no one to turn to, Evelyn made the most desperate choice of her life — she threw herself at the one person Julian would never forgive. His younger brother. "Get me pregnant. Please. It's the only way I survive." Because pregnant women are not subject to the death penalty. By the time the truth surfaced and Julian realized the woman he destroyed was innocent, it was already too late. He dropped to his knees. "Eve, I was wrong. Give me one more chance." A hand caught his wrist before he could touch her. "She's already my wife, brother."