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To Sleep In The Sea Of Time

To Sleep In The Sea Of Time

This is a story of a guy who loses everything, and then gets it back. Same old new world story, just a different kind of story teller. *** They took away our hunter tags. They had us grow our hair. They gave us a new brand, when we were over there. They staged us out of Dragur, East of the Olim Horn. I guess they call us Slaves, but no one calls us much anymore. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. Karn brought Sorrow. Pookie brought Fear. Milk brought the fly boys. They did work in Undia. I worked mostly clandestine. Some Legends I should not say. We played with better wands. I could use the extra pay. Did Mara give the order? Did venom pay the way? They said we were slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. This was before HALO, and Codex was king. Hej atop the rider, he never felt a thing. When our rider caught a spell, and both the mages killed. It pitched us over sideways on some cold Sylph hill. My back felt like it was broken, my legs I could not feel. I kept on slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I never did heal up right from injuries sustained Officially in Torin, unofficially we train. I remember all their faces. They dream about me still. I guess I'm slaying demons, but it's kind of hard to tell. There no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I speak the cold logistic, that old boys speak so well. Veni, Vedi, Vici. I'll see you in Hel. Maybe it's bravado, or an unspeakable guilt. That village, they were demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't wanna to do it anymore. I've done plenty. What is one more? -Corb Lund *** Come guess me this riddle. What beats shire leaves and fiddle? What is hotter than pleasures touch, and whiter than cream? What best wets his whistle? What is clearer than crystal? What is sweeter than honey and stronger than steam? What will make the lame walk? What will make the dumb talk? What is the elixir of life and philosopher's stone? And what helped Pookie-Baba dig up a tunnel, that runs from Shalamanda to West-Torin? When you are digging a crater, It is the best thing in nature, for sinking your sorrows and raising your joys. Sometimes I wonder, if lightning and thunder, is made out of the plunder, of the reddest hiski and oils. *** If you can keep your head when all about you, are losing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their doubting too. If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise. If you can dream, and not make dreams your master. If you can think, and not make thoughts your aim. If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two impostors just the same. If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken, twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, and stoop and build them up with worn-out tools. If you can make one heap of all your winnings, and risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss and lose, and start again at your beginnings, and never breathe a word about your loss. If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew, to serve your turn long after they are gone, and so hold on when there is nothing in you; Except the Will which says to them ‘Hold on!’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, nor walk with Kings, nor lose the common touch. If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you. If all men count with you, but none too much. If you can fill the unforgiving minute, with sixty seconds worth of distance, run. Yours is the World and everything that’s in it, and which is more you’ll be a Man, my son. - Rudyard Kipling
Fantasy
472 Chs
The Prince Who Cannot Fall In Love & The Missing Heiress

The Prince Who Cannot Fall In Love & The Missing Heiress

He thought he wasn't capable of love... until he met her. Can a marriage survive when 'love' is one-sided? Is the love of one person enough for two? Can you forgive the enemy when the person who destroyed your life is the person you love the most? *** Vega Linden was taken away from her doting parents and led a desperately lonely life in a quiet village, not knowing who she was. There, she met the prince who came to give her family.... or so she thought. She was the sun that shone over his darkness, the flowers that bloomed in his spring, the only woman he would ever love... if only he could. This is the story of the prince who cannot fall in love and the missing heiress. The book covers revenge and how love conquers all. Can bad people turn good? Will kindness really defeat evil? Can you forgive people who had hurt you so badly that you want to destroy the world just to make them pay? *** This novel shares the same universe as my two novels: "The Alchemists" and "Finding Stardust". This is the sequel to "The Alchemists". You don't have to read it to start with this book, but I think if you do read it, you will LOVE it. CHECK OUT MY OTHER STORIES: - The Alchemists - Completed - Finding Stardust - Completed - The Cursed Prince - Ongoing - The Cursed King - Completed - Till Death Do Us Part - Completed - The King's Wife Is The Alpha's Mate - Ongoing I DON'T DO SLOW BURNS You can buy me coffee through: https://ko-fi.com/missrealitybites Talk to me on Discord: bit.ly/missrealitybites Instagram @missrealitybites
Urban
357 Chs
The Villainess Cannot Escape — Five Beast Husbands Chase Her Madly

The Villainess Cannot Escape — Five Beast Husbands Chase Her Madly

[Main Story Complete: Evil Female Reforms + Chaotic Scene of Male Rivalry + Satisfying Comeback Story] Su An'an transmigrated into a restricted Beast World novel as the vicious female side character. In the book, the original owner abused the Five Great Beast Husbands: the Mermaid Marshal's ear was severed and bleeding, the White Tiger War God was covered in wounds, the Dark-Jiao Executor's scales were mottled, the powerful Red Fox had all nine of his tails broken, and the top-tier Swan's voice was shattered. Meanwhile, she was stripped of her Princess identity and died tragically on the Black Star. When Su An'an transmigrated, it was already a disastrous start. Seeing that her death countdown was down to only 182 days, Su An'an took out her ancestral medicine box. While treating the mermaid's ear, she accidentally tied the mermaid silk into a bowknot. That night, the mermaid used sonic waves to collapse half the palace, just to hide the ear wrapped in a pink ribbon. While changing the White Tiger's dressing, she scratched the soft fur on his belly. The War God bared his teeth and growled on the surface, but in the middle of the night, he nudged the young woman into the warm fluff of his tiger belly. While mending the Dark-Jiao's scales, her hand trembled, and the gloomy Adjudicator suddenly whipped his tail around her waist: "Touch my Reversed Scale again, and I'll sentence you to life imprisonment." When the top-tier Swan sneered with a hoarse voice, "Trying to poison my voice again?" Su An'an, in a swift move, made him drink loquat syrup, and his clear singing voice boomed throughout the Whole Star System. Later, on the day the Mutant Beast's toxic fog engulfed the Beast Star, the once-despised Wasted Evil Female appeared with a syringe to save the world, followed by five giant, fluffy creatures vying for her affection: "All of you, shut up! Line up for your vaccines!"
Urban
259 Chs
Too Well Behaved? The CEO Cannot Control Me

Too Well Behaved? The CEO Cannot Control Me

A pretend-innocent girl VS a devil-may-care second-generation heir The Cromwell Family went bankrupt, and the eldest daughter, Evelyn Cromwell, was driven to desperation by creditors. It was her fiancé, Simon Prescott, who pulled her out of the mire. But the day after they registered their marriage, he was in an accident at sea, his body never found. She became a jinx everyone avoided. Two years later, he returned with amnesia and a new wife, throwing divorce papers in her face: "You're a jinx. Cursing me once is enough, don't bring harm to my wife." To please his new love, he had her declared dead as his spouse, adopted her as a sister to be married off to an old man, and threw her to a group of thugs, telling them to "take good care" of her. On the edge of the abyss, Evelyn Cromwell had an epiphany: love and guilt are nowhere near as tangible as money and power! Deep affection is worthless, so she'll aim for the most expensive connection she can climb to! She turned around and climbed into the bed of Julian Lockhart, a top-tier, second-generation heir of The Kyro Circle, for a night of passion. Afterward, she calmly swallowed a fertility pill! ... When Julian Lockhart heard his virginity was taken by an ugly monster, he nearly scrubbed his skin off. Before he could settle the score, his grandmother, anxious for a great-grandchild, had already married the woman into the family. He declared: "Even if she kneels and licks me, I wouldn't spare her a glance, let alone marry her!" On their wedding night, when he saw the soft, obedient, and stunningly beautiful Evelyn Cromwell, he instantly fell to his knees: "Wifey, hurry and teach me how to lick you~" Later on, her scumbag ex-husband, with his memory restored, knelt and begged for a reconciliation. He witnessed his "little white rabbit" wife ruthlessly seize the family assets and torment her tormentors, and quickly handed her a knife: "Baby, you play with your enemies. The ones you don't play to death, I'll bury!" After marriage, the second-generation heir instantly turned into a top-tier love-struck fool, deluding himself daily: "My wife loves money, good looks, and power. I have all of these—so by that logic, she's hopelessly in love with me~"
Urban
203 Chs
Red Sleeves Reading Sleep Mode cannot be used.
Hong Xiu's sleep mode usually referred to the plot setting in the novel. It meant that the protagonist could temporarily lose consciousness and mobility when he entered a sleep state, but he could still affect the outside world. However, in real life, sleep patterns usually refer to sleep and rest as a way to restore body and brain function. If one was in a sleeping state, both the body and the brain would be affected, which could lead to problems such as confusion, lack of concentration, and decreased immunity. Therefore, Hong Xiu's sleep mode was usually used to enhance the tension and plot twist in the plot of the novel, but it was not suitable in real life.
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2024-09-09 15:06
Why do 'cannot sleep rage comic' become funny?
Maybe it's because they show the exaggerated and relatable frustration of not being able to sleep in a humorous way.
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2025-12-05 23:31
A classic novel that stirs the heart
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2026-08-04 03:05
A love letter novel that stirs one's heart
I recommend " Falling in Love with Me Quietly " by Yue Baishu. This was a modern romance novel about a headhunter and an artificial intelligence god. There were laughter and tears, relaxed and funny, and it warmed her heart every day. It was a story about growth and love, family and career, friendship and kinship. It was a slow-moving story that was suitable for people of all ages. The author was a cute girl. Her writing style was exquisite, light and humorous, and did not have a commercial flavor. The protagonist was down-to-earth and lived a life of fireworks. The interaction was warm and inclusive. This was a sweet and favorite healing novel. The reviews were not bad. Many people praised the writing, the plot, and the thoughts on life. It was really worth reading. " Attacking Beautiful Niangs " was not bad either. Ye Chengfei wrote an ancient romance novel. The female protagonist was reborn at 15 years old, 1v1, and the male protagonist doted on the female protagonist to the bone. The words were charming, the plot was complicated, and the characters were vividly portrayed. However, if the sweetness was too high, it might be greasy. Mu Zixin's Return to 1998 was an urban novel. The protagonist returned to the difficult period of 17 years old and started from scratch to earn money. It was not a saint nor affectionate. The rhythm was okay. Although the business structure was not big enough, it was enjoyable to watch and could vent negative emotions. Invincible Pumpkin's " Endless Lovesick Wind " was an ancient romance story. The male and female protagonists were childhood sweethearts. They were super sweet, warm, and sadistic. They also had the love of the female protagonist's family. Their writing style was good. Xili Nunu's " Unrequited Love Rest " was a pure love novel for youth. There were all kinds of beautiful things in the stories of youth, but there was no pain and suffering. There were also many characters with different identities and personalities. Their stories took place in beautiful scenery around the world. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-07-16 09:42
What is the theme and plot of the 'When Susurrus Stirs' short story?
The theme could be about uncovering hidden secrets. The plot might start with a quiet susurrus that gradually builds into a complex web of events involving various characters and their attempts to understand it.
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2024-10-05 00:33
The spring breeze stirs up the fire, sweet novel recommendation
Spring Breeze Pomegranate Fire was a well-known sweet novel writer. His works were very popular among readers. Among them, the recommended sweet novels included " Spoiling Your Starry Way " and " Back to the Years When My Dad Was the Most Handsome Guy in School." " The Way of the Stars " told the story of a male protagonist who was abducted into the mountains. He met the female protagonist in a difficult environment and grew up together with her. On the other hand," Back to the Years When My Dad Was the School Hunk " was a sweet story about the female lead's comeback. She accidentally flirted with a high IQ student and began her comeback. These works attracted readers with sweet plots and reversed plots. They were classic works of spring breeze and fire.
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2025-01-02 22:25
A novel with power that stirs up the wind and clouds is free to read
I'll recommend a few great novels. " The Unscrupulous Emperor " was a fictional historical novel written by Ao Wuchang. A modern person transmigrated into an ancient emperor and started his life as a hot-blooded emperor. It was relaxed and happy. It had been completed and was a cool novel. The book list had recommended reviews. There were also farming and hot-blooded elements. Authority was the work of Master Sanjie. The protagonist turned from a hostage to a hegemon. There were loyal officials, good generals, and beautiful women in the emperor's plot. It was both rigorous and interesting. Although it was an early work, the characters were portrayed very successfully. It was a classic of historical rights. 9 points recommendation. "Lingyun Zhiyi," written by Fu Tian. The poor young man became a royal descendant and ascended the throne after ups and downs. The female author had a strong ability to control words and the book was finished. The Prince's Entertainment Hegemony was an urban entertainment novel written by a slacker. The main character was a modern prince of the Great Qin Empire. He was involved in the entertainment industry, had a system, and was rigorous. His logic was good, and he was strongly recommended. The Greatest Tyrant in History was a fantasy novel written by the invincible emperor. The main character had transmigrated into a prince and had three systems. He was decisive in killing and the tyrant setting was extremely domineering. It was just that when watching it, don't take it too seriously. It was over as long as it was fun. 8.5 points. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-26 19:27
What is the cartoon girl doing when she stirs the pot?
Perhaps the cartoon girl is stirring the pot as part of a magic potion-making process in a fantasy world. Or she could just be helping in the kitchen and having fun with it.
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2025-06-01 01:46
A relationship that cannot be loved and cannot be forgotten
I'll recommend a few great novels. " If We Can Be Together " was a modern romance novel written by Ye Yini. The female protagonist's love in her previous life was fruitless. In this life, she became a child bride. Let's see how she deals with love. " A Virtuous Wife Is Poisonous " was an ancient saying written by Lei. It was a story of an abandoned wife being reborn. The female protagonist insisted on being calm and happy. She repaid kindness and revenge. It could also teach people how to get along. " Don't Forget Me " was an old saying of Fourth Sister You. It was a farming story of a black-bellied male protagonist and a calm female protagonist. " Since I've fallen in love with you, I won't let go." It was a romantic, youthful, and school-themed movie. The love and hate between the male and female leads was very exciting. " Return of Spring " was written in the ancient language of searching for lost love. The male and female protagonists were reborn, loving each other and killing each other. The male supporting role was extremely popular. However, I don't really recommend Rong Hua Like Jin. Although the writing style is good, there are some problems with the character setting. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-08-02 12:31
Youth cannot be wasted, life cannot be wasted
Youth was an extremely precious time in one's life. It had a unique and irreplaceable value. From many examples and perspectives, it could be seen that youth should not be wasted, and life should not be wasted. Youth was filled with infinite possibilities and vitality. It was a time of dreams and passion. At this stage, people had a strong motivation to pursue their dreams. This motivation could drive people to constantly break through themselves, bravely meet challenges, and try new things. However, if one wasted their youth, it would be like wasting the most precious resources. Not only would they miss the opportunity to grow and harvest, but they would also be filled with regret when they looked back on the past. From the experience of successful people, they often actively struggled in their youth. For example, the explorers of enterprises and the leaders of rural rejuvenation had clear goals and worked hard for them in their youth. While realizing their own value in this process, they also contributed to the development of society. Moreover, youth was accompanied by responsibility and responsibility. As the successors of the times, young people carried the hopes of the country and the nation. They needed to devote their personal enthusiasm and talents to the construction of the country and society, pay attention to social problems, care for the vulnerable groups, and make positive contributions to the harmonious progress of society. At the same time, youth was a crucial period for innovation. In today's era of information explosion, continuous innovation and advancing with the times could establish a foothold in society. If one was mediocre in their youth, it would be difficult for them to keep up with the development of the times, and their lives would lose a lot of color. Therefore, youth could not be wasted. It should be actively grasped. Only in this way could life be full and meaningful, and live up to the glory of youth. The novel " The Lost Seventeen " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to read it!
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2026-07-12 18:26
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