learning what feels safe

If learning could endow you with both wealth and a robust physique, would you study relentlessly? Li Shi, who is on the brink of unemployment, suddenly acquired a "Learning Panel" in his mind. By acquiring knowledge and skills, he could incrementally improve his "wealth" and "physique" traits: each additional point in wealth enables him to exchange for one kilogram of any matter he has ever possessed; for each additional point in physique, his physical condition improves by a tenth of that of a healthy adult.

The beginning of the apocalypse brought chaos and disaster to humanity. It tore away the mask of society and revealed the cruelty hiding beneath. Ivy Ravencroft experienced it all firsthand. Her family was unfair and cruel, and they abused her so badly that she went blind. Her lover died trying to protect her, and she spent the next five years struggling to survive, until she finally died in the apocalypse. But then, Ivy woke up again, reborn in the first year of the apocalypse. At first, she felt hopeless. If only she had returned to a time before the apocalypse, she could have gathered food, weapons, and supplies to survive better. Still, she was grateful for one thing: she had kept her special ability, the power to create safe zones. This time, Ivy made a promise. She would protect her lover, find her real family, and take revenge on everyone who had hurt her. .................................. "Huh? Why is there a bento box lying here?" Ivy asked, confused. "What bento? Are you trying to trick me again?" Silas asked, sadness in his eyes. "This one!" Ivy said, holding up the packaged meal and waving it at him. "What the... where did that come from?" Silas stared at it in shock. Ivy’s eyes widened. She realized something, only she could see these items, and when she picked them up, they became real. "Can… I buy it from you?" Silas asked, unsure. "Of course. But I won't give it to you for free." Ivy smiled like a fox. Silas closed his eyes; he was ready for her to demand something sky-high and said, "Okay. Tell me how many gold bars you want." Ivy smiled and teased, "I don't want gold bars; they are way too cheap. I want one kiss." Silas: Blushing hard. His subordinates: "..." This wave of dog food was too unexpected! ....................................................... With the supplies, picking a superpower and a safe zone superpower, Ivy built her own residential area. She gained Kindness Energy and multiplied supplies with the help of Temporal Storage. While other bases struggled to make a simple house, she used her golden finger to make luxurious buildings and rent them out, becoming the big shot in the apocalypse.

Shocking! The famous Lin family in Jinchuan went bankrupt. The public: Who made it happen? Insider: The unworthy descendant, Lin Wanli! *** Shocking! The ruler of Jinchuan, Huo Guixiao, is getting married! The public: Who is the bride? Insider: The domineering and arrogant Lin Wanli! *** Shocking! The identity of the person in charge of Taixi Biology had been revealed. The public: Who is the CEO? Insider: Is it still... Lin Wanli? That loser?! *** In her previous life, Lin Wanli was tricked by her best friend, framed by her scumbag father, and rejected by her grandmother. She couldn't even protect her eight-month-old daughter, who was tossed in the trash by her nanny. After reincarnating, Lin Wanli desperately seized the opportunity to exact revenge. She also won over the man who helped avenge her. It's just... She always thought that man also reincarnated. This was until she realized he could easily read her mind. "Mr. Huo, isn't it a little rude of you to have reincarnated with special skills?" Lin Wanli asked. "When did I ever say I reincarnated?" He asked. "Did I misunderstand you?" "Not exactly. I do have a special skill. For example, I could hear you complaining about the bed being too small last night," he replied.

“Li Qingshan, as the eldest student of the Yuhua Clan, and the son of the emperor of the Yan Dynasty, you were charmed by the Demon Clan’s divine saintess and released her. Do you admit to your sins?” “I am willing to relinquish my position as the eldest student and lock myself in the Siguo Cliff to wipe the forest of tombs.” “Allowed. But you will also have to wipe all the results of your cultivation thus far, destroy your cultivation root, and you will not be allowed to exit for the rest of your life!” From then on, Li Qingcang stayed at the Siguo Cliff and wiped the Forest of Tombs every day. Somehow, he activated the max-level learning abilities. [You watched closely and activated the max-level learning abilities, you instantly learned the Great River Swords Qi] [You watched closely and activated the max-level learning abilities, you learned the Triple Sword Strike] [You watched closely and activated the max-level learning abilities, you learned the Sky Turning Print] After several decades, the Divine Path golden ranking descended upon the world and ranked all of the powerful individuals in the human realm. Li Qingshan ranked number one straight away. The comments that the rankings had for him—God amongst man!

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] Sanctuary—a word that conjures visions of peace, protection, and unyielding safety. But what truly defines a place as a sanctuary? Can any refuge withstand the relentless forces of destruction, or does it take something more—a spirit of defiance and hope? For Ruseigner and Mae Yakane, renowned wildlife conservationists and environmentalists, the word became their life's mission. As the march of human progress devoured the natural world, the Yakanes spearheaded a monumental effort to carve out a haven for the threatened wildlife and ecosystems they cherished. With global support, they set out to create a sanctuary—a symbol of hope in a world teetering on the brink of environmental collapse. But fate is a cruel architect. Just as their dream took shape, tragedy struck. Ruseigner and Mae were lost, leaving their vision unfinished. Their son, Froja Yakane, inherited not just their legacy but the weight of their unfulfilled promise. At just 19, Froja’s life was stolen by an assassin’s hand. In his final breath, he vowed to seize any chance at redemption—to be stronger, bolder, and more relentless in pursuing his parents’ dream. And fate, for once, showed mercy. Reborn in a parallel world, Froja becomes Canna—a young man with a second chance to build the sanctuary his parents envisioned. But this world is far from welcoming. As Canna traverses lands filled with strange races and uncharted territories, he faces challenges that test his resolve and his belief in the very concept of sanctuary. Enemies, both seen and unseen, conspire to crush his efforts, but in the darkest of moments, Canna finds allies in the most unexpected places. Through trials of strength, cunning, and heart, Canna learns that a true sanctuary isn’t just a place—it’s a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a defiance against the forces of chaos. Will Canna succeed in creating the sanctuary his parents dreamed of, or will he be consumed by the perils of this new world? In a tale of courage, transformation, and unwavering determination, Canna’s journey will reveal the true meaning of sanctuary—and the price one must pay to protect it.

Chu Mu transmigrated to a cultivation world and found that his system could enhance his enlightenment and talent. Knowledge is power... This saying, is also applicable in the Cultivation Immortal Realm.

Leon died very peacefully and quietly in his home world, in fact he hadn’t even been aware of his death. When he awoke, he wished he had died. Now he is in a world where the strong are merciless to the weak and the weak strive to be strong. But he doesn’t care about all that, he’s too busy looking for his glasses. (Boys love novel. There are intimate scenes, however there will be warnings leading up to this x.) Author’s Note (updated Dec 2019); Short chapter’s, not fast paced. Updated on Tuesdays and Fridays and Sundays. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I do writing it.

She ran away from this messy life to help him. Can he solve her problems and return her love or will his past haunt them? Lina spent her life selflessly caring for others; adapting quickly to her role in her family home after her mother's death, and running around after her rebellious brother Yanlin. She balanced her family responsibilities with her teaching job, but never put herself first, instead she drowned her dreams in books. She was taken for granted, unappreciated, and even stalked until a man offered her the chance to leave this life and see the world. "You will have the opportunity to see the places you read about in those books... Join me, help me?" A refined, mysterious man in need of help and guidance, with a broken heart and a problematic past. Can this altruistic and sensitive woman melt his icy heart? After years of running, will he learn to love again? ©2021 Sarah MA ... ***This story contains mature content and mentions of substances: Not advised for those who are underage.*** (This story is an original novel written by Author Sarah MA. It is completely fictional. Plagiarism of any kind, including the copying or re-wording of events or descriptions and details will be reported and I will take legal action. Respect the Author's Rights.) Tags: CEO Romance Mature Older Guy Single-Father Teacher Student China

Join my server: https://discord.gg/aUKw3xKvMf *** Gideon Beckett, a 23-year-old man from Earth, died from illness and woke up in a deserted world ten years after the apocalypse. After saving a woman from danger, Gideon discovers he has been chosen by a mysterious system that grants him the ability to plant the [Seed of Aaru] and access an [Infinite Shop], tools capable of purifying land and rebuilding civilization from nothing. But power never comes without a price. To activate the system’s full potential, Gideon must build a harem, marry, have children, and reclaim territories occupied by the Aberrants, mutated monsters born from a failed government experiment meant to create living weapons. Now, those creatures roam the land as apex predators that survive on human flesh. As if that were not enough, Gideon’s ability to restore the world draws the attention of other factions. Survivors, warlords, and organizations all covet his power, each with their own ambitions for domination. In a world where monsters hunt humans—and humans are no less dangerous—can Gideon and his growing harem survive the coming conflicts and truly build a new civilization? Or will the rebirth of the world demand more than even his system can provide? *** Tag: Harem, system, smut, post-apocalyptic, kingdom building, impregnation, no NTR, no yaoi or yuri, oyakodon.

Lee Min-Soo was the poorest student at the elite Yeonnam High School. Every day was a living hell of chores, beatings, and public humiliation from the wealthy heirs. Worse of all, his childhood crush, Choi Jin-Ah, treated him like a footstool just to climb into the school's elite social circles. After a brutal bullying session leaves him bleeding on the rooftop with a ruined phone and zero dollars to his name, Min-Soo triggers a hidden, lone interface. [Supreme Intimacy Extraction System Activated.] [Rule: Any skin-to-skin physical contact with a female target possessing a beauty score above 85 will instantly generate cash.] [Payout Scale: Accidental Touch = $1,000 | Holding Hands = $10,000 | Kissing = $100,000 | Full Intimacy = $1,000,000+] While the wealthy students use their parents' black cards to flex, Min-Soo realizes his own body is a multi-billion dollar money printing press. From the cold and untouchable Student Council President to the hidden beauties of the campus, Min-Soo is about to touch his way to the absolute peak of wealth.