consumed in the steam

In a world where mysticism and steam industry coexist, cursed objects, the Reception Bureau, and Evil God fanatics... That year, the King was bedridden with illness, the successor was inexperienced, and power slipped away, leaving the empire teetering. That year, external forces gathered around the empire, and foreign civilizations eyed it covetously. That year, the prophet delivered a prophecy that the era of civilization was nearing its end. That year, Ethan arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the imperial capital. To survive in this perilous era, he began practicing Fireball Skill. Years later, Ethan looked at the meteor falling from the clouds and realized there was a problem. The beginner Magic he learned seemed a bit off.

The apocalypse has descended. People are trapped indoors, driven to despair by severe supply shortages. Yet, Lin Lang has awakened the 10000x Rebate System. Any supplies consumed by his women will be returned to him ten-thousand-fold!!! [Shen Chuchu consumed one piece of beef jerky. Refunded: 10,000 pieces] [Ning Shuangyu consumed one Superpower Fruit. Refunded: 10,000 fruits] …… An endless stream of refunded supplies! Physical enhancements that break past human limits! Right in the apocalypse, Lin Lang is finally living the blissful life of his dreams. If you were to ask him if he has any other wishes— “Actually, I have room to take in a few more goddesses.”

One woman was supposed to be a Queen but lost her kingdom and was exiled to a city to be it's City Lord. The other woman lost her chance to become an Empress. Can these two strong women build the city of Tomorrow?

"No. Everything that comes out of your mouth is a lie. Say one truth. I dare you to tell me one fucking truth." "I love you." "No, you don't. Say something else." "I can't live without you." "Shut up, you bastard! How can you say you love me when all you ever do is hurt me?" Once a predator locks onto its prey, there's no letting go. Leah Walsh is a lonely wife, starved for the love her husband no longer gives. Aiden Kingston is a ruthless caporegime of the city's most feared crime family. A man who doesn't understand the word no. She fights her attraction to him, but one reckless choice shatters her marriage and binds her to him. Now, Leah is trapped in his violent world, where simply standing by his side makes her a target for his enemies. Every attempt to escape his chains only tightens them, and Aiden's obsession grows stronger each passing day. Will leah break free or surrender to the man who is determined to ruin her and claim her as his?

On the land, thorns of steel rise in wild profusion. The grinding roar of interlocking gears shakes the heavens, while black smoke veils the skies. Scorching steam surges through iron pipelines, and supercomputers hum softly alongside the whispered secrets of code cards. Blinding white light traces the passage of time, as red fluids seize the throat of fate. Bolts and rivets stand for justice, calibers and artillery assert their dominion. Steel roars, and blades hiss in reply.

I knew Seth Marc was trouble the moment I laid eyes on him. His arresting presence rippled through me and I felt his chaos deep in my bones as our gazes met across the expanse of my father's gym. The alluring fighter wasn't my type with his athletic torso, long, ropy arms, and powerful fists built to destroy men weaker than him, but every fiber in my being was fixated on him. I craved him. And although I knew he was the kind of guy who left a trail of shattered hearts in his wake, I wanted him. I needed him. I had to have him. For the first time in my life, I decided to take a walk on the wild side, consequences be damned. "The Consumed Series" is created by Skyla Madi, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

When brilliant American scientist Liam Hart dies in a lab explosion, he awakens in an unfamiliar world — in the body of Edward Arthur Windsor, the Crown Prince of an alternate Great Britain where magic replaces science. Armed with the mysterious Industrial Dominion System, Edward gains the power to recreate Earth’s greatest inventions — from steam engines to electricity — and forge an empire of innovation. But progress has a price: nobles resist change, foreign kingdoms plot war, and alliances are forged not just with politics… but with hearts. Between revolution and romance, invention and intrigue, Edward must build not only an empire of steam — but a legacy that will change history itself. Will the scientist-turned-prince become the savior of his kingdom… or the architect of its downfall?

After a failed business deal ruins his modern life, Alexander Carter wakes up to find himself in London in 1865, at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Armed with his knowledge of future technology, economics, and finance, he steps into a world of horse-drawn carriages, steam engines, and the nascent age of industry. The streets are rife with opportunity—but danger lurks in the form of ruthless industrialists, corrupt politicians, and the volatile stock markets of the era. Using his modern knowledge, Alexander begins to build businesses, exploit innovations centuries ahead of his time, and navigate the complex social hierarchies of Victorian England. From the smoke-filled factories of Manchester to the glittering halls of London’s elite, Alexander’s journey is one of ambition, strategy, and relentless pursuit of power. Yet, in a society bound by rigid class structures and traditions, will his vision of the future be enough to secure his rise—or will the tides of history sweep him away? Witness the birth of an empire, the clash of old-world aristocracy with modern ambition, and the making of a tycoon who dares to shape the future in the 19th century.

Hangzhou, 1996. Li Wei was born into silk — wealth, power, and a future already decided for him. The only son of a rising real estate empire, he moves through life with measured control, his long hair tied neatly at his collar, his emotions buried deeper than the foundations of his father's buildings. Chen Yulan was born into steam — the warmth of a small dumpling shop, gossiping neighbors, and whispers that he is “too soft” to be a man. With steady hands and quiet dreams of becoming a doctor, he lives between flour-dusted mornings and late-night textbooks. When a summer storm forces Li Wei into Yulan’s shop, neither expects the encounter to linger. But in a decade where masculinity is rigid, marriage is duty, and reputation is survival, their growing closeness becomes dangerous. Rumors spread. Families intervene. Choices tighten like fists. And in the space between silk and steam, love begins to rise.

In a reimagined 1890's London, where steam-driven airships rule the skies and monsters roam the streets, the Galileo Observatory's Club for Gentlemen welcomes all -- gwr, shape-changers, vampires, and lords. A high-stakes game leads more than a few men astray.<br><br>Poindexter Fitzhughes, renowned hero and scientist, learns just how much trouble a full-blooded gwr can be when he attempts to cure his lover, Lord Seth Maitland, of the disease. But when their backs are against the wall, the two must learn to trust in each other, and more importantly, in their true natures, to prevail.<br><br>Meanwhile, Duncan Farnsworth discovers being a vampire has not improved his social life, his chances of finding love, continuing the family line, or getting a bite to eat. Maneuvering his way around a sarcastic butler, his spinster sister, a run-in with an amorous werewolf, and a confrontation with a dead soldier and a French airship captain, Duncan finally finds exactly what he is thirsting for.