a burst of courage

Alexander, a world-class sales training expert and a holder of the Social Tyrant certification, found himself transported to a parallel universe, entering a world that seemed straight out of a horror story. However, this world wasn't as terrifying as he had initially thought. In this realm, being a social maestro meant you could do almost anything you pleased. Leveraging his exceptional social skills, Alexander turned even the most fearsome ghosts into friends. Moreover, as his rapport with them grew, he received additional rewards. Affinity Level 60 Headless Ghost: "If you like, I can give you this head as a keepsake." Affinity Level 100 Female Ghost Teacher: "Darling, stay with me tonight, and let me show you what the Ice and Fire truly feel like!"

Alexandre, un expert de classe mondiale en formation à la vente et titulaire de la certification Social Tyrant, s'est retrouvé transporté dans un univers parallèle, entrant dans un monde qui semblait tout droit sorti d'une histoire d'horreur. Cependant, ce monde n'était pas aussi terrifiant qu'il l'avait initialement pensé. Dans ce royaume, être un maestro social signifiait que vous pouviez faire presque tout ce que vous vouliez. Tirant parti de ses compétences sociales exceptionnelles, Alexandre a transformé même les fantômes les plus redoutables en amis. De plus, à mesure que ses relations avec eux se développaient, il recevait des récompenses supplémentaires. Niveau d'affinité 60 Fantôme sans tête : "Si tu veux, je peux te donner cette tête en souvenir." Niveau d'affinité 100 Enseignante Fantôme : "Chéri, reste avec moi ce soir, et laisse-moi te montrer ce que le Feu et la Glace ressentent vraiment !"

Lianne, a socially awkward girl due to her Asperger's, had never been in love before. She just found 'love' to be something overrated and troublesome. Boys were too troublesome. She just liked living a normal, low-key life. Away from the scheming of people and to just live the way she wanted. By herself. However, what would she do when she meets someone who decides that he wants - very much - to have her in his life? Though he is everything she wanted in a guy, he was also one that had everything she did NOT want in a guy: scheming, troublesome family and flocks of women wanting to bed him. Exactly the type of life she hates and has always been avoiding. What should she do? Did she have the courage to love him anyway? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kai, the typical rich and playful CEO couldn't help but be fascinated by the woman he came across by chance at the airport. There was just something about her that caught his eye and he fell in love at first sight. Kai was used to women flinging themselves at him due to his power and money, even though he was often mocked for his looks. It wasn't because he was ugly. On the contrary. He was beautiful, far more than most women. He had always been surrounded by scheming people and he had never thought of finding anyone in his life. He held people at bay, he schemed against them to protect himself and he used them to get what he wanted. Love? An alien concept. So when he fell, he fell hard. But what is he to do when the one person he does want, doesn't want anything to do with him? He can tell she has feelings for him but she just didn't want to get entangled with him. Could he convince her to give him a chance, to show her how he can love and dote on her? To let her open her heart and take the chance. Did he have what it takes to give her the courage to love? NOTE: There is a 2nd ML and a 2nd FL as well. Most seem to like them more than the MCs. hahaha!! [Discord] https://discord.gg/ZWnDEcG [Kofi] https://ko-fi.com/psyberrose ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi everyone. First, DISCLAIMER: I don't own Book Cover. I took the image off Pinterest. All rights go to the proper artist of this image. If you're the owner and do not want me to use it, just dm me in discord (PsyberRose#3292) and I'll take it down. This is my second novel and a spin-off from my first novel. You don't have to read the first to follow this, but it's more fun if you do. heh. New Life: A Second Chance To my old readers, welcome. I hope this novel will be as enjoyable as the first. To my new readers, welcome. Author only writes and publishes in Webnovel. Please support me there. Thank you. [Discord] https://discord.gg/ZWnDEcG [Kofi] https://ko-fi.com/psyberrose

Growing up is hard enough, but it’s worse as a pacifist whose country is at war. Jim and Brian are neighbors, best friends, and high school graduates heading for college. In 1970 the Vietnam War raged, and Brian and Jim, both pacifists, worry about being drafted.<br><br>To make matters worse, both men are gay and far from out. When Brian finally admits his feelings for his friend, he’s surprised and pleased Jim feels the same.<br><br>Brian’s father teaches jujitsu, and the two men learn the ancient art, though neither believes in fighting. They struggle to overcome their pacifist tendencies amid racial tension and homophobia that threatens to tear their lives -- and their love -- apart.<br><br>Can Brian and Jim turn fear into courage and learn to defend themselves, and each other, to create a life of love?

"Adults have the right to disappear," they told her. "Your husband left you for another woman... There is no missing persons case we are going to file," they said. What would you do if you were Cathy Miller and the love of your life unexplainably went missing on your honeymoon? Appearances can be deceiving. But when suspicions rise, will she trust her gut and stop at nothing to find him?

When he woke up, Qi Lin found that the whole world had changed. He had awakened the [Protagonist Hunter] system, and by seizing the protagonist's opportunities—and even his women—he could grow into the strongest person on Blue Star. In order to avoid being crushed by the protagonist, Qi Lin began his hunt from that moment on. Gao Fushuai scorned him as a watchdog, so Qi Lin went to his home to look at his wedding photos. The "Phoenix Man" neighbor bullied his parents, so Qi Lin went to fix the washing machine for the neighbor's wife. The school bully was aggressive, so Qi Lin became his childhood sweetheart and god-brother. The talented doctor deliberately made things difficult, so Qi Lin gave him Bai Yueguang to preach and advance his career. It wasn't until one day when all the heroines came to his door with their big bellies that Qi Lin sighed: "The heroines are all pregnant, what can I do?" (3 chapters a day, but it's just 1 in the weekends. On patreon, I post +18 chapters of scenes where nothing is shown) Important notice: Not all the heroines will be virgins. Most of them will be, but the married ones won't be (for obvious reasons). But don't worry, once they meet/get together with the mc, only he will touch them. NO NTR (I wouldn't wish that even on my worst enemy) Ps: I'm not the original writer for this, this was edited by me.

In a land where magic and mystery intertwine, one man stands at the edge of the unknown—armed not just with steel, but with knowledge far beyond the world’s grasp. "Courage and Blade" follows the epic journey of Gaowen Cecil, a war-worn hero who, after awakening in an ancient, broken land, remembers another life—a life where he wielded knowledge and technology that could change civilization itself. Transported into a fantasy realm on the brink of collapse, Gaowen finds himself in a crumbling stronghold surrounded by threats and mysteries. Yet, with a rare, ancient artifact in hand—the legendary Courage and Blade—and a mind sharp with the wisdom of another age, he takes on the impossible task of rebuilding his family’s legacy from scratch. As he pushes forward, he realizes his quest is not only to rebuild his homeland but to restore hope in a world haunted by dark forces and ancient secrets. Courage and Blade isn’t just a tale of battles and monsters; it’s a story of rebirth, of pushing beyond limits, and of challenging the very fabric of fate. With an intricate world woven from magic, politics, and ancient power, Gaowen’s journey invites readers to witness a clash of old and new, where every choice he makes shapes a legacy that will either bring a dawn of prosperity or plunge the world into unending darkness. For fans of epic world-building, complex magic systems, and heroes who break the mold, Courage and Blade offers a saga of resilience and renewal that explores what it means to forge a path where none existed before. Join Gaowen on his quest and uncover the secrets that could either save or doom a forgotten world.

When Li Xue, the heiress to a vast business empire, suddenly finds herself transmigrated into the body of a brain-idiot mermaid princess, her life takes an unexpected turn. In this enchanting underwater world, she learns of a dire prophecy that foretells the destruction of the entire mermaid kingdom. Determined to change her newfound realm's fate, Li Xue joins forces with Prince Min-Ho, a courageous Korean merman, and Princess Aanya, a wise Indian mermaid. Together, they embark on an epic quest to unite the underwater kingdoms against a mysterious and powerful unseen enemy that threatens their very existence. As the trio explores the depths of the ocean, they forge new alliances, uncover ancient secrets, and awaken long-lost magic. Along the way, they must face treacherous challenges and unravel the threads of a sinister conspiracy, all while learning to trust in each other and the power of unity. In "The Unseen Enemy," the destinies of three unlikely heroes intertwine in a thrilling, suspenseful tale of courage, love, and determination. Plunge into the heart of the ocean and join Li Xue, Prince Min-Ho, and Princess Aanya on their breathtaking adventure to save the mermaid world and create a harmonious paradise beneath the waves.

400 years ago, wars ravaged cities and radiation from their weapons gave rise to a devastating virus they named Ventx. This virus caused blood flow obstructions and severe pain. The first cures could only delay its effects... until one case changed history. A young man's blood reacted uniquely to the medicine, creating a power that was eventually named Blood Fusion. Today, the world seems normal: governments, jobs, urban life... but beneath that facade, there is a hidden market of assassins, thieves, and hitmen. Among them, there is one organization that no one cares about: the mercenaries. Of all its members, only ten hold the title of Top 10. No one knows their real names, only their positions, from #10, considered moderate, to #1, the most dangerous.

In 1986, the world’s superpowers united under one banner — Project Morning Star, a global nuclear initiative created to end the energy crisis and usher in a new age of prosperity. For a brief moment, humanity believed it had conquered the impossible — an infinite power source capable of sustaining civilization forever. But in 1993, everything collapsed. One by one, the Morning Star reactors across the globe detonated in unexplainable chain reactions. The blasts released waves of radiation that burned through nations, altering the very fabric of life itself. Millions died. The survivors... changed. Their genes mutated. Plants and animals twisted into Radiebeasts, creatures born of atomic fire and chaos. Governments fell. Cities became militarized fortresses. The world fractured into factions, syndicates, and guilds, each vying to control the remaining technology and resources left behind by Morning Star. Crime surged as nations weaponized the mutated, and the lines between soldier, mercenary, and monster began to blur. Now, in the year 2022, power isn’t inherited — it’s seized. In the neon heart of Tokyo’s criminal underworld, Kazunai Yazumèi, the youngest son of a notorious syndicate boss, lives in the shadow of his father’s empire — the Sharks. Unlike his ruthless brothers, Kaz was taught the value of both intellect and instinct by his father, Seamus Yazumèi, a man feared in the streets but respected as a visionary. When Seamus dies under mysterious circumstances, the Sharks spiral into chaos — and Kaz finds himself caught between gang wars, military conspiracies, and a global struggle for control of the remnants of Project Morning Star. As radiation-fueled beasts roam the ruins, militaries hoard genetic tech, and corporate guilds sell power to the highest bidder, one thing becomes clear: The world didn’t end in fire — it was reborn in it. And Kazunai Yazumèi is about to discover what burns deepest in his blood. Written by GKiingram Instagram: @GKiingram_Writes Join Radie's Discord: https://discord.gg/mtwVmmmxwP