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.

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"

A mission gone wrong sends military doctor Han Lei tumbling through time, straight into the arms of a fallen Prince in a war-torn era. With a bizarre excuse to keep a doctor by his side, the battle-scarred general finds himself completely undone by her soft words and gentle hands. Han Lei's wish is to earn silver and marry a strong man. The Prince’s wish is to seek development and marry a gentle wife. Two people, four desires, who will bend first? --- She's a dignified modern woman who crossed through time. How could she stand by and let these ancient fools bully her husband? He's a national hero, yet nearly got himself killed over that damn loyalty of his. She asks him: "What are you thinking?" He answers: "My heart is dead, you know what I am thinking." She curls her lips, turns to leave a sentence: "Then what are you waiting for? Go do him now!"