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Duality of Shadows

Duality of Shadows

In a world where everyone is a slave, someone is born who cannot be controlled. At the same time, an unstoppable villain rises on a quest for revenge. But the truth is darker than he ever imagined, and now he must face an unbeatable enemy — including himself. *** Bruno was a young man born on Earth, the son of an influential modern Emperor. Despite having everything money could buy and receiving the best and most rigorous training to succeed his father, he chose the opposite path, defying his family’s ruthless rule. The price of his innocence? A merciless death and the complete erasure of his existence by the deity controlling his fate. On Earth, the law of the powerful was absolute; a slave could never rebel. But then, he wakes up again. He’s reborn in a world of cultivation, where freedom was promised to those strong enough to claim it. Now, he could soar like a free bird and carve his own destiny... or so he thought. The harsh reality of this new world soon showed him how insignificant he still was. He realized he had only changed masters. The freedom he sought was an illusion. The heavenly laws treated everyone as servants, and their rules were unbreakable. Bruno learned this bitter truth after losing everything that made him happy due to an unjust rule. But who was he to question? Hopeless, Bruno died... and was reborn as Alm, an unstoppable villain. With a soul poisoned by pain and vengeance, he sowed chaos across the universe. Planets were destroyed, countless lives taken, and his name became synonymous with terror. A hero rose to oppose him, wielding a sacred sword of hope. People from all corners of the universe united against Alm, raising their voices and weapons to stop the villain who defied the heavens. But Alm was no longer just fighting for revenge. He was challenging the heavenly laws that sought to control him, fighting fate and all living beings. And against all odds... the sacred sword shattered. The alliance of the entire universe was defeated. The villain won! Now, Alm found himself alone in the empty void of a dead universe, facing his own inner demons. Who could be more ruthless to him than himself? “What have I done?” At that moment, the doors of truth opened to him. Everyone was a puppet of a supreme figure, an entity that manipulated minds and even the heavenly laws. “I will find you, no matter where you are!” Thus, the last emissary of the true Heaven’s Will awakened. Alm, who once only relied on his sheer will and rage, now had a system to guide him. But his opponent was an immortal existence, above even the heavens. The villain who destroyed an entire universe now faced a new beginning. He discovered that the universe he devastated was just a tiny grain of sand in an infinite cosmos, where countless other universes existed. And so begins the legendary tale of the villain’s rise... and the Sacred Round God? A strange Duality of Shadows existed within one person. But this time, he wouldn’t be alone. *** To clear up any potential confusion or frustration, here are some key points about the story. I’ll avoid major spoilers, but a few things will be revealed. You might find this concerning at first, but just check the book cover—it shows the main character and his only partner. She first appears at 10 years old, but rest assured, there’s no inappropriate content or early romance. At around 13, SHE starts developing feelings for the protagonist, but he doesn’t respond until she’s an adult. With her determined personality, she tries to seduce him at 17/18, but it doesn’t work. Their relationship only happens much later. The book has nods to other works, with my own spin on them, and focuses on avoiding elements I find problematic in other stories. Lastly, the beautiful book cover was commissioned and created by HDIArt.
Fantasy
1028 Chs
Threads of the Soul

Threads of the Soul

[Assessment Complete. Activating Mutagen, Please Standby….] A normal day is suddenly turned on its head when a single voice utters those fateful words into the minds of every single soul on the planet. It was after those words that every single man, woman and child was granted the opportunity to gain fantastical abilities in the name of evolution. Not even the plants or animals were spared by the words of this mysterious voice. Yet not everyone got what they hoped for. Some developed no powers at all, their bodies not yet ready for the process. Others, were simply too frail to handle it. Mutating into horrific creatures, nightmares made real. Seth Quinn, a slightly below average IT worker, developed a unique ability. The Puppeteers Threads. The ability to turn inanimate objects into his obedient puppets. Will he and those he loves survive in this hellish new world? Will his new ability lead him to a life of greatness he always dreamed of? Could he become a Master of Puppets? ----------------------------------------------------- A book about an apocalyptic world and the powers that have risen within. Following the unique blend of necromantic and Summoning abilities, with a twist that offers many more opportunities. Admittedly, it has a slightly slow start, especially in the first 5 chapters. It's something I regret now, but can't change. I can only try to improve, so I hope you stick through it and get to the good meat that starts around chapter 5 at least. General warning for graphic descriptions of death and injury. There will be bloodshed, not gonna be sunshine and rainbows. Other warnings for other issues, such as self harm or implications of sexual assault Will be provided at the start of the chapters, but even then they are just implied. Nothing explicit.
Fantasy
509 Chs
Neon Shadows - Memories of Sin

Neon Shadows - Memories of Sin

In the shadow-soaked alleys of a city where memories are both currency and weapon, burned-out detective Maxwell Hartwell is known for his unique immunity to memory extraction, a trait that marks him as both an asset and an outcast. When enigmatic Elena Voss approaches him to investigate the murder of Victor Kane, a top memory trader renowned for his ruthless ambition, Max is drawn into a web of deceit that permeates the highest echelons of society. Max's investigation leads him deep into the underbelly of the memory trade, where human experiences are bought and sold to the highest bidder, altering personalities and histories at will. As he navigates this dangerous landscape, he's forced to contend with his former partner, Detective Sarah Lim, who walks a thin line between law enforcement and moral compromise. Throughout his journey, Max is aided by the Archivist, a secretive figure who trades in illicit memories, providing Max with information that cannot be obtained by conventional means. As Max delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a disturbing truth: Victor Kane's death is merely the surface of a much larger conspiracy that threatens to topple the precarious balance of power within the city. His investigation reveals a sinister plot to control the memory market, orchestrated by figures that blur the line between friend and foe. Haunted by fragments of his own inaccessible past, Max must navigate through layers of betrayal and manipulation, confronting painful truths about himself and those he once trusted. The closer he gets to solving the murder, the more entangled he becomes in a struggle for power that will define the future of memory itself. With the city on the brink of chaos, Max is faced with a choice that will not only determine his own fate but also the fate of a society where memories can be rewritten at will. As alliances shift and secrets are unearthed, Max must decide whether to continue protecting a world that has forsaken him or forge a new path that could lead to redemption—or ruin.
Sci-fi
343 Chs
Kiss of Death and Shadows

Kiss of Death and Shadows

(Formerly known as "My Boyfriend is a Grim Reaper") "A kiss has tied her soul in the hands of the prince of darkness." Lexine died on the night of her sixteenth birthday. Ngunit dahil sa isang hindi maipaliwanag na pangyayari ay nakatakas siya sa kamatayan. Makalipas ang limang taon ay isa na siyang sikat na ballerina at namumuhay sa ibabaw ng mundo bilang nag-iisang tagapagmana ng sikat na business tycoon. In a snap of a finger, she could have anything she wants. Ngunit ang perpekto mundo ni Lexine ay mabilis na bumaliktad sa pagdating ng isang misteryosong lalaki na nagtatago sa itim na hood at nababalot ng kakaibang tattoos. May sinisingil itong kabayaran mula sa isang kasunduan na hindi na niya naaalala. Paano tatakasan ni Lexine ang lalaking ito? Lalo na't hindi lang buhay niya ang nasa panganib-dahil maging ang puso niya ay gusto nitong angkinin. GENRE: Romance, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Suspense *** GRIM REAPER CHRONICLES *** Book 1: Kiss of Death and Shadows (Ch.1-119) Book 2: Touch of Wrath and Blood (Ch.120-235) Book 3: Embrace of Night and Fury (Ch.236-339) TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence, use of inappropriate words, attempted r*pe, nudity, religious topics, physical & woman assault, loss of a loved one, kidnapping, graphic death, mass death, gore, murder, torture, emotional abuse, child abuse, self-harm, insects, blood, drug & alcohol use, nightmares, child traumas ”Anj Gee Novels” Grim Reaper Chronicles- Completed Adik Sa'yo - On Hold [Sexy Monster Series] Bite Me- Completed Teach Me- Completed Mate with Me- TBA ————— Join our FB group: Cupcake Family PH Like Anj Gee's FB Page: facebook.com/AnjGeeWrites
Pantasya
340 Chs
Threads of love are endless
According to the couplet in the reference materials given,"The strands of love are difficult to break, and the dreams are not stopped year after year", the second couplet can be used to "The feelings are difficult to stop year after year". Of course, there could also be other couplets, such as " endless love from morning till night " and so on. The novel " Watching the Moon on Fish Island " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-07-02 20:49
Two Love Threads
According to the information provided, there was no explicit mention of a novel specifically named "Two Threads of Love." However, in the relevant content of the Xianxia drama "Long Moon's Ember," there was a plot setting about the character Ye Bingshang having two threads of love. If this was a novel called "Two Threads of Love," one could refer to a similar plot structure. For example, the character obtained two threads of love because of a special opportunity. One thread of love could make people love her, and two threads of love could make people love her.(For example, Ye Bingchang yearned for love but did not believe in love, became paranoid because of two love threads, etc.), character relationships (for example, the relationship between Ye Bingchang and Pianran because of love threads, etc.), etc. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-01-10 14:38
Threads of white grass
"Ju Yi Bai Mao" was a ritual related expression in ancient times. In ancient times, when emperors conferred titles to vassals, they would wrap soil from a certain direction in white grass and give it to the conferred vassals. For example, it was mentioned in the relevant records that the emperor used five-colored soil as an altar to build a society. If the prince was crowned king, he would be given soil of the corresponding color and wrapped in white grass to let him return home to build the society altar. This ceremony symbolized the feudal lord's conferment of land, and land was an important symbol of power and status in the feudal system. Click on the link below to read the comic "The Viscountess Bits Everyone When She's Crazy"
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2026-01-16 19:09
Song of the Dragging Threads
" Dragging the Silk " was an old-fashioned single written by Vagary, sung by Yin Lin and Aki Jie, and arranged and remixed by Hui Yuanqiong. It was released on January 1, 2015. The song was 3 minutes and 59 seconds long and was included in the album of the same name, Dragging the Silk. The lyrics of the song were lyrical from the perspective of the puppet, telling the story of the lifetime companionship and separation between the puppet and the puppet man. The puppet and the puppet man had once walked side by side through thousands of mountains and rivers, performing all kinds of joys and sorrows on the three-foot red platform. However, the old man was finally poor and destitute. In the cold winter, he burned the puppet that accompanied him for life to keep warm. The puppet moved in the fire, bowed with tears in its eyes, and left, leaving the old man crying alone after waking up. In China, the " string-pulling play " was a marionette show, known as the hanging puppet in ancient times. It originated from the Qin and Han Dynasties and had become popular in Quanzhou and its surrounding areas at the end of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties at the latest. In 2006, it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage protection lists. " The Reborn Daughter General Star " is the original novel of the TV series " The Moon Is Like Song." Everyone can click on the link below to read the original novel. The original novel is equally exciting.
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2026-07-24 09:42
Vietnam Lotus Threads
The retail price of Vietnam Lotus cigarettes was 15 RMB per pack. It originated from a small tobacco factory in Vietnam. During the development process, this factory made a name for itself in the Vietnamese tobacco industry with exquisite craftsmanship and strict quality control. Lotus cigarettes were one of its star products. Its quality was recognized by many cigarette users. The high-quality tobacco leaves were selected and hand-screened many times. In the production process, a unique fermentation process was used to make the taste more mellow. Its packaging design used a noble and elegant lotus pattern, which implied purity and elegance. In terms of taste experience, one could feel the unique fragrance swirling in the mouth with a light puff. The smoke was soft and long, and it would not cause irritation to the throat. Vietnamese fine lotus is a real cigarette. Because Vietnam's currency, taxes, labor, and rent are much lower than ours, the price is cheaper than ours. The original novel of " The Shadow of Beacon Burning Plum Fragrance " was " The Hitman's Diary of the Pseudo Song Dynasty." The original plot was equally exciting. You can click on the link below to read the original novel.
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2026-08-03 06:12
The Threads of "Nauseous" and "Being and Nothingness"
Both of his masterpieces, Nauseous and Being and Nothingness, explored many philosophical and ethical issues, including existence, free will, responsibility, morality, loneliness, and so on. In Nauseous, he connected the individual experience with the core idea of Existentialism to explore the meaninglessness and pain of human existence. The protagonist of the novel, Finn Scott, was a young man who had experienced many pains and setbacks as he grew up. He tried to find a meaning to fill the void in his life. In Being and Nothingness, Saturn explored the relationship between human free will and responsibility. The protagonist of the novel, Chris topher, was a young philosopher who tried to solve the problem of the meaning of human existence through thinking. He faced many difficult choices and challenges and finally realized the responsibility he had to bear and the inescapable suffering of existence. The theme of these two novels was profound and complex, challenging human cognition and values. They are also regarded as one of the most important works of modern philosophy and literature.
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2024-09-17 08:59
Is 'Threads' based on a true story?
No, 'Threads' is not based on a true story. It's a fictional creation.
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2024-10-05 06:45
Zhang Fei Threads a Needle
Zhang Fei had two two-part sayings: big eyes staring at small eyes and there was a fine line in the rough.
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2025-01-06 20:05
Three thousand threads of worry
" Three Thousand Threads of Worry " was a traditional saying commonly seen in Buddhist culture. From the perspective of online literature, there was a web novel written by a concubine named after it and it was published in Xiaoxiang Academy. In terms of songs, Cao Xing 'er had an ancient song called " Three Thousand Threads of Worry." She participated in part of the lyrics and composition. This song incorporated some expressions that reflected the meaning of " Three Thousand Threads of Worry ", such as " Hair is like black silk, black silk is the thread of love, three thousand threads of worry, one thread is better than one thread ". In the expression of life perception, there was also a saying that hair was regarded as the Three Thousand Worries. For example, some people associated hair with the troubles in life. They believed that the longer the hair, the more troubles there were. Cutting off hair was like cutting off the troubles. There were also many discussions about hair care, hair loss, and other things related to the Three Thousand Worries, reflecting the complex feelings of people in modern life who cherished and worried about hair. " The Reborn Daughter General Star " is the original novel of the TV series " The Moon Is Like Song." Everyone can click on the link below to read the original novel. The original novel is equally exciting.
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2026-07-13 02:03
The Three Eternal Threads of Fictions
The three eternal topics of the novel were life, death, and love. These three topics were expressed in different forms in the novel, reflecting the objective reality, expressing the writer's spiritual world, and reappearing the social life of a certain period and a certain region. In addition, love, marriage, and civil strife among humans were also seen as common topics in novels, but they were not the most important eternal topics like the above three. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-03-21 18:57
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