the prelude to wreckage

Troy Walker has lived on Trenton Island all of his life. He has seen many things on his little slice of paradise. Losing his mother, his half-brother Zeke get discovered, he has even seen the rise and decline of his marriage, and once he even found love. Scarlett was a quiet teenager after moving and being rejected by her mother and her new husband, Scar finds solace in a summer job at Troy's Place a staple on the small island of Trenton. She is immediately taken by the owner despite him being twice her age and with a playboy reputation. Sparks fly leading into a summer of deep passions. When Troy decided to let Scarlett go, it was hard but it was what he felt was needed for her to live her dreams. He never expected she'd be back, engaged to a man who wanted the one thing that he loved as much as her. His restaurant, all for an over-priced resort that would ruin the small community of Trenton forever. Troy decides to fight for his little town, but his feeling for Scarlett might just be the one thing to bring down his guard and lose his little slice of paradise, forever.

When the ruthless Tartarus Legion attacks her home, nineteen-year-old Lyra Mansira is forced to flee with her family, leaving behind everything she has ever known. Their only hope lies in Shadow Mount, a fortress protected by ancient magic and home to the most powerful Ordained—an elite force trained to stand against the growing darkness. Determined to become strong enough to protect those she loves, Lyra begins the brutal training required to join their ranks. There, she meets Commander Miles Carter, a twenty-five-year-old officer known for his discipline, unwavering loyalty, and strict adherence to the rules. He lives by three principles: show no weakness, allow no distractions, and under no circumstances should a high-ranking commander become involved with a cadet. But as war closes in and buried secrets begin to surface, the lines between duty and desire blur. In a world where one mistake could cost countless lives, Lyra and Miles must decide whether some rules are worth breaking—or whether love is the greatest weakness of all.

Lin Qing He transmigrated into the novel and became one of its cannon fodder. The novel's background is non-viable-1960s, time of want to eat but nothing to eat and want to wear, nothing to wear. Although the lack of supplies and life was monotonous, this wasn't what she was concerned about because she got a small personal interspatial space, which is stuffed with supplies, so temporarily no worries about basic needs. What she is worried about, if she remembers correctly, her three so-called sons will become big villains in the future, and their upright and cold dad will end up in an indestructible end. Lin Qing He looked at the three future villain sons, eldest who was only five years old, the second child was only three years old, and the third child was only one year old, and decided to give them half a big white bun to fill up their tummies.

Kenneth and Sam were best friends. Pero lingid sa kaalaman nilang dalawa, unti-unti na pala silang nagkakagusto sa isa't isa. Fate has other plans, though. Kenneth fell for Kristine, and Sam left, thinking na iyon na ang tadhanang nakaukit sa kanilang mga palad. Na hindi sila ang magkatadhana kailan pa man. But after 15 years, bumalik ng Pilipinas si Sam. Wala na si Kristine, at kahit na meron silang anak ni Kenneth ay hindi na ito makakahadlang pa sa kung ano man ang pwedeng mangyari sa pagitan nina Kenneth at Sam. Ito na nga ba ang magiging simula ng kanilang pag-iibigan na nag-ugat pa 15 years ago? Pero bago natin tunghayan ang kwento sa kasalukuyan, balikan muna natin ang kanilang naging kwento sa nakaraan. This is the primer to Moonville Series 2: Maybe This Time. Ito ang kwento kung paano nagkakilala sina Kenneth at Sam, kung paano sila naging magkaibigan, kung paanong nabago ang kanilang nararamdaman sa isa't sa, at kung paano sila nagkalayong dalawa. This is the story of how they were way back then.

Synopsis Will Pandora's Box of Human Cloning Be Opened? In 1997, Dr. Ian Wilmut of the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland, introduced the world to "Dolly," the first cloned sheep. By 2015, the American company VIAGEN PETS had become the first in the world to clone deceased dogs and cats, producing hundreds of cloned animals and establishing itself as the largest animal cloning company in the United States. In May 2023, a baby with DNA from three parents was born at the Newcastle Fertility Centre in the UK, made possible through mitochondrial replacement technology. As of 2024, we find ourselves in the age of AI, with expectations that AI will soon evolve into AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), capable of thinking like humans and even surpassing human intelligence. AGI is anticipated to address long-standing challenges in genetic engineering and biotechnology swiftly and effectively. But what happens when human desires come into play? What if a beloved child, spouse, parent, or even a renowned politician or scholar passes away? With sufficient funding and stable technology, could they be cloned? Even in the Bible, the birth of Jesus is described as asexual reproduction. According to Christian doctrine, Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. This event, known as the "virgin birth," signifies a departure from the typical human reproductive process. This belief is a foundational doctrine of Christianity, underscoring both the divinity and humanity of Jesus. While the concept of asexual reproduction differs from traditional scientific reproductive methods, it is viewed through the lens of faith as divine intervention. Currently, biotechnology is advancing rapidly in most areas, with the exception of core somatic cell cloning. This progress is gradually resolving uncertainties and instabilities while pushing the boundaries of what is deemed divine. A top-down approach, which entails completing surrounding technologies before developing nuclear weapons and only adding the warhead when conditions are right, is already being applied in genetic engineering and biotechnology. In the United States, violations of the Human Cloning Prohibition Act can result in penalties of up to 10 years in prison or fines exceeding $1 million. If someone is willing to take that risk...? The Pandora's Box of human cloning is already upon us.

When life seems to hold the most promise for this group of friends, everything goes downhill, starting with a plane crash on an abandoned island. Will their class learn to band together to survive, or will their time on Earth end with carnage and violence? **WARNING** This book has a lot of violence and death in it. If you are sensitive to topics such as torture or violence in general, stay away.

Sarah Chen built her fashion empire from nothing. At twenty-five, her startup was the future of sustainable luxury. Then she met Dominic Steele, the ruthless billionaire who promised partnership and delivered destruction. He bought her company for nothing. Fired her publicly. Took her dream and turned it into his trophy. Seven years later, Sarah walks into an exclusive gala as the CEO of Luxe Revival, a brand that's reshaping the entire fashion industry. She's brilliant, untouchable, and impossibly beautiful in a gown that costs more than Dominic's first acquisition. Dominic sees her and his world stops. He recognizes her immediately. The girl he crushed. The woman she's become terrifies him because he's spent seven years realizing his biggest success was actually his greatest loss. He destroyed her company to prove he was powerful. He destroyed her to prove he could win. Now he'll destroy himself trying to win her back. Sarah should hate him. She does hate him. But the man standing in front of her is broken in ways the ruthless CEO never was. His desperation is intoxicating. His devotion is dangerous. His willingness to burn his empire for her forgiveness is everything she wanted to see. The only problem? Dominic Steele doesn't do second chances. And Sarah never learned to trust him the first time.

In the face of an otherworldly menace, humanity finds itself on the brink of annihilation. Technological marvels and life-saving innovations crumble within days under the relentless assault of invaders from another dimension. With the world teetering on the edge of complete destruction, desperate eyes turn to AURORA BioTech, a beacon of past advancements, as the last hope for survival. As chaos reigns and the threat grows ever more formidable, AURORA BioTech shoulders the responsibility of crafting the ultimate defense – a radical departure from conventional weaponry. In a surprising twist, the salvation they offer comes in the form of living, breathing entities known as "Sirens." These extraordinary beings, born from the nexus of science and the unknown, hold the key to humanity's resistance against the unfathomable invaders. In a world plunged into turmoil, the race for survival unfolds against the backdrop of AURORA BioTech's groundbreaking venture. The Sirens, with their enigmatic existence, become both the last line of defense and the embodiment of hope in a fight that transcends the boundaries of technology and life itself.

I get abused by everyone, and now even the system abuses me!? I have to eat that!? No. I refuse!

Reborn alongside her son, Chen Xiaobao, Chen Momo learns from the mistakes of her past life and starts a frantic hoarding spree. To survive, the mother-and-son duo each put their skills to use in the apocalypse. The lively little Chen Xiaobao quickly wins everyone's heart, and Chen Momo finds love of her own in the apocalypse too...