a question of authority

There was a classic saying that prevailed in the era of thermal weapons. "All fear comes from insufficient firepower." Don't believe? Looking at the muzzle of a cannon bigger than your head, and say it again? ... Starting off by being kidnapped, in order to survive, Gao Guang was forced to become a member of a private military contractor. And thus, an unexpected legend began to unfold... Stallone from [First Blood]? Jason Statham from [The Expendables]? Keanu Reeves from [John Wick], the one who's best at using all kinds of firearms? Come on, all of these are nothing compared to Gao Guang!！ --- Finally, until one day, in the field of private military forces, he completely made the term "Gao Guang moment" became a professional term! Countless criminals, mercenaries, murderers, and private armed organizations would pee their pants at the mention of the name Gao Guang! "Hello, my name is Gao Guang." "I am dedicated to providing war-related peripheral services, including but not limited to force, arms, intelligence, and technical support." "As the conscience of the industry, our quality is trustworthy. Please don't hesitate, don't pinch your goddamn wallet, and make an appointment with my beautiful secretary as soon as possible. Warm reminder, we only accept cash." "Gao Guang, Your best choice!"

[COMPLETED] She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

Before creation, there was Nothing. From that void, rose 36 Authorities — divine entities that shaped time, space, light, death, and fire. They maintained the balance of existence through a powerful artifact: the Vessel of Equilibrium. But one among them — the strongest — stopped obeying the balance. He sits on the throne of the universe, bored of order and tired of responsibility. The Omnipotent One, whose power surpasses even the laws that bind the cosmos, has begun to question the system they swore to protect. When he carelessly triggers the Vessel, the balance begins to shatter. Time fractures. Souls vanish. Stars dim. And a voice from the void laughs — a voice no one has heard since the beginning. "You don’t know who you are… but soon, you will." Now, hunted by his own kind and haunted by a mysterious force from the original Nothingness, the hero must face the truth: What if he wasn't meant to be a god… but something far more dangerous? --- "The 36 Thrones" is a dark cosmic fantasy that explores godhood, rebellion, and the terrifying price of imbalance.

Nox Caelis died a failure, clutching the body of the boy who had bled out just to buy him a few more seconds of life. Then he woke up. The world is still quiet, but Nox knows the clock is ticking. He remembers how the sky peels back like a wound. He remembers the Gates dropping from the clouds and the "Authorities" that stepped through them—beings straight out of nightmare and myth. Archangels, war gods, and ancient primordials who treated humanity like an ant hill. But something is different this time. When the System scans Nox to slot him into a neat little category, it glitches. Authority: Unregistered. The gods are coming back to finish what they started, but they’re walking into a trap. Nox isn't just preparing for the apocalypse anymore; he's becoming the one thing the System can't control. This time, he isn't the one who needs protecting.

***[WSA 2024 Entry]*** “In a realm where deceit is woven into the very fabric of existence, the enigmatic dance of perception unfolds. A mimic seeks joy, while another spins webs of deception, manipulating with coy precision. Malevolence lurks in the shadows, and blood stains the path of the fifth. The sixth remains stoic, while the seventh is naught but a mere pawn. Above, below, and hidden amidst, he who controls perception watches, ever vigilant.” *** What does the Fool say? Welcome to the world of [Lord of Mirrors], where reality blurs and truth is but a fleeting illusion. In this game of power and deception, one must tread carefully, for the line between roleplayer and pawn is thin. Is the Lord truly the master, or are we merely pieces in his intricate game? It's all about perception. With eyes that see all and knowledge that spans realms, the is absolute. Obey his commands or face the consequences, for in this realm, he reigns supreme. *** A simple and naive archeologist with a heartache is tasked to roleplay the merciless Lord. Failure means only one thing – death. Can he do it? Maybe or Maybe not. No one knows. However, one must remember… “The Other side is tainted.” ... Warning: This content contains explicit language, graphic violence, and scenes of gore. Reader discretion is advised. *** Additional tags: Brutality, Dark, Villain, Smut, and Gore. ... Title Inspiration: ~Droit du seigneur (The Right of the Lord)~ Character inspiration: Mordret Valor (Shadow Slave) ... Update Chapter length: 2000+/- words. ... Volume 1: The Deception of Mimic ... Welcome to the Other Side (Discord link): https://discord.gg/G5JbQsjt7V

One Man. In One War. With Two Names. Among the Three Realms. He was Ymir Celestie of Lunar. The chaotic Prince of the Kingdom. A character I cherished so dearly because his design was modeled after me. One of the finest creations, and central antagonist in the game I was working on. But if someone asked whether I’d ever want to live his life, I’d probably stare at them and wonder what kind of non-sense hypothetical situation they might be imagining. BECAUSE THIS MAN IS A FUCKING PSYCHOPATH! He's a butcher, a maniac, someone who would murder for disrepecting him, even if that's indirect. . . And here I was… reincarnated as a psychopath, hiding behind the mask of a prince, and a professor. --- Disclaimer: All characters, events, and mythologies depicted in this work are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, cultures, or historical traditions: living or dead; is purely coincidental, even where names or motifs may appear similar. --- #MastermindMC #SecretIdentity #Reincarnation #DarkFantasy #AntiHero

Question your own mind.Does that answer your question correctly?Or remain silent.Is your brain asking you questions?If they ask a question, what kind of question are they asking?Does your brain answer your questions or ignore you?Through Tathagata Buddha we can focus our minds and get the right results.

Xian Tiandi used a time artifact to return to the beginning of his cultivation journey. He initiated a restart for the perfect run. All so he could reach a higher height and pioneer the greatest Dao. Supreme Taming Dao! "What can I tame?" "Anything..." ======= Tags: Weak to Strong, Overpowered, Cultivation, Regression, Alchemy, Arrays, Artifacts, Clan Cultivation, Kingdom Building, Sect Building, Multiple Races, Fast Cultivation, Genius MC, Future Knowledge, Romance, Harem, Wives, Steady MC. ==== Update: 2 Chapters/Day. Disclaimer: I own not the cover.

As he opened his eyes, he found himself inside a transparent room suspended in space. [ Welcome ] He heard a voice in his head that sounded exactly like him. 'What is all this? Have I gone mad? ' First of all, "Who am I ?" [ Sir, you are Augustus Grey, previously a  researcher at Markz Lab for advanced quantum field theory, but you are now recuperating after your body was remade. Please do not think too much as your memories are locked right now and will be available as time goes on, it will help you adapt  easily and will not result in  information overload.] After regaining his memories, he looked at the system. "What are these broken skills ?" " Am I supposed to be God ?" " Well, I guess there's only one way to find out ." " Locate Earth for me." [ Right away, sir ] ********** Tags: Sci-fantasy, Action, Adventure, StrongMC Chapter Length: 1300-1500 words **********

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?