A romantic bestseller, 'Our Impossible Love' is centered around the growing up years of a young Aisha, her journey of self-discovery as a woman and love. She is living with her brother and ailing mother whereas her father lives and works in a different city.

STORY PARTS ARE DELETED DUE TO NUMEROUS PLAGIARIZING ISSUE. THIS STORY WILL ONLY AVAILABLE TO READ AT WATTPAD AND INKITT IN THE FUTURE. FOR THOSE WHO SHAMELESSLY STEAL THE WORKS OF SMALL WRITERS, F*CK YOU! THIS ISN'T NEAR NEW YORK BESTSELLER TYPE OF NOVEL, BUT THE SENTIMENTAL VALUE IT HAS FOR ME IS FAR MORE PRICELESS THAN YOUR CHEAP-ASS LIVES. ROT IN HELL!

(REPUBLISHING)

"If truth is what you seek, a huge payment is needed. A payment not everyone would gladly pay for─not if you're desperate enough."



How far would you go to uncover the truth?

To a desperate Celestine? Even it means selling her soul to the devil.

That's all after the death of her best friends and the blames along with it almost sent her to a mental asylum, only to receive a suspicious free three-month all-expense stay invitation letter from a so-called Esotera Court amidst her mourning. Sane people would refuse, but what comes to her doorstep the very next day is something she cannot ignore─a possible clue to her friends' untimely death. 

Left under the mercy of her savior who's questionable loyalty to her seems to know no boundaries, she finds herself delving deep into twisted trickeries and life-threatening instances that seem to make absolutely no sense. Such things which ultimately question the reality of her existence, and the role she unwittingly played that leads her to the isolated island of Esotera Court.

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GENRE/S: Mystery, New Adult, Psychological Horror

[WARNING! THIS STORY CONTAINS TRIGGERING VIOLENCE AHEAD! READERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED!]

All Rights Reserved. Copyright. 2018 by Morrigan Hex

"666666666."
"The luck of this streamer is this good?"
"I don't think this is a matter of luck. Did he not say before that with enough attempts, the true drop rate would be revealed? Perhaps this is the true drop rate for those crates?"
"That's very probable!"
Everyone started discussing spiritedly.
No! This can't be!
Wu Geng couldn't believe this.
Begin!
Shua!
Shua!
Shua!
He continued and opened all the remaining loot boxes he had. However, what caused him to collapse emotionally was the fact that even after opening all the loot boxes the drop rate remained the same.
The final drop rate was confirmed:
SSR – 10% drop rate
SR – 50% drop rate
R – 40% drop rate
A rate that showcased Chen Feng's sincerity in helping the public, regardless of how one looked at it.
"How could things be this way…"
Wu Geng collapsed emotionally.
Currently, the expression of Lan Jingling who was viewing the livestream turned unsightly. If it wasn't for the fact that her relationship with Wu Geng was quite good, she would even have suspected that Wu Geng was playing tricks on her. She herself had tested the drop rates before. No matter what, the current revealed drop rate by Wu Geng was not the true drop rate!
Ten percent drop rate for SSR? Who are you kidding?
All the data couldn't match her previous tests!
However… how could one question him now?
Wu Geng had bought and opened all the loot boxes in front of so many people here. A whole 10,000 contribution points had been used, so there was no probability of fraud. Moreover, the seller was the Gene Production Association. This signified that the drop rate was something fixed, something that even Chen Feng, the seller, would not be able to alter.
If so, how could this have happened? No one knew the answer. Lan Jingling's expression was scarily unsightly.
Beside her, Lan Xing appeared immensely proud as he witnessed the released drop rate. Sister, look at this 10%. How high the drop rate is! Moreover, this streamer is someone sister herself found!
"Chen Feng is indeed correct…" Lan Xing muttered.
Chen Feng had previously told him that Lan Jingling would be looking for some online army to frame him. Originally, he had refused to believe Chen Feng, but now he had no choice but to believe in Chen Feng's words. This world was indeed not as simple as it seemed!
Currently, a huge uproar was unfolding in Wu Geng's room as well.
Ten percent drop rate of SSR?
No matter what, this was a rate one couldn't berate, right? If others couldn't get their wanted drops, it simply meant that they were extremely unlucky!
Some started protesting.
"Fraud!"
"There must be fraud!"
"This set of data is not right!"
"Did Chen Feng secretly alter the rates?"
Due to the huge public outage, the Gene Production Association replied promptly to these protests: The backend data and algorithm were all controlled by the Gene Production Association. After Chen Feng had started his sale, he no longer had any control over it. If he wanted to change it, he had to submit an application and be audited before it could be approved.
In other words, the rate had never changed.
Wu Geng was stupefied. "How could things be this way…"
Why was this set of data somewhat different from what Lan Jingling had said? He was even starting to doubt the authenticity of the data Lan Jingling had given him.
Shua!
He ended his stream and once again bought 10,000 contribution points worth of loot boxes.
This time, after opening all the loot boxes, he obtained less than a hundred SSR drops! Moreover, one of the SSR drops never appeared, while the others were repeat drops. In other words, with this 10,000 contribution points, he had actually failed to even get complete solutions for all 100 problems this time.
What a scam!
"So it's indeed a matter of luck," Wu Geng realized.
So he had been too lucky the previous time?
Let's try again!
Shua!
He reopened his stream and once again bought new loot boxes and started opening them. However, he collapsed emotionally once again, as this time, the rate was almost the same as the previous rate during his previous stream. The drop rate for SSR was still 10%!
Wu Geng was stupefied, wondering how this had happened.
Once again, he shut his livestream.
And once again, he bought 10,000 contribution points worth of loot boxes. This time, he only obtained 103 SSR drops.
???
Wu Geng was bewildered. What the heck was happening?
Since he could not understand what was happening, he could only end his stream early. He planned to look for Lan Jingling to understand what was going on. However, due to the demonstration by a huge streamer like him, a lot of people once again started buying the loot boxes. Once again, Chen Feng's contribution points increased rapidly.
"Done."
Noiselessly, Chen Feng deactivated his Luck Aura.
Talking about probability with him? What a joke! He would play that person to death, whoever that was!
As a man Luck Aura shines upon, even if you don't want the rare drops, you will still get them!
"It's here."
Chen Feng laughed as he saw the ranking on the screen.
In five days, he had entered the top 100 rankings.
This selling method devised by Chen Feng had proved extremely efficient. Wu Geng was simply the most popular streamer that had tried opening the loot boxes live. There were a huge amount of other streamers trying this as well. However, for those people, Chen Feng couldn't be bothered to mess with their drop rates. Regardless of how bad their rates were, the masses would still use Wu Geng as the comparison.
As of now, there were 25 more days until the evaluation of the final excellence award recipient.
"This is only the beginning…"
A smile appeared on Chen Feng's face.
He was simply too clear on the horror of RNG, especially when used on such phenomenal research papers.
Finally, a lot of people started realizing that something wasn't right as well.
"Look at Chen Feng's contribution points…"
"Damn, he is now in the top 100?"
"????"
"How is this possible? Weren't his contribution points still zero a few days ago? Only five days have passed, yet he has surpassed so many old senior researchers?"
"Among the people he surpassed is also this year's rookie bestseller!"
Everyone was alarmed.
They had never expected that Chen Feng would be able to use only five days to easily enter the top 100. At this moment, the horror of RNG was clearly demonstrated.
"Could Chen Feng be aiming for first place?"
"That's impossible!"
"Lan Jingling's contribution points are in fact an accumulation over the years, which she had erupted with during this year. So many new research papers were released this year. Her current year's contribution points are way higher than Chen Feng's. If Chen Feng is thinking of surpassing her, he will require at least one full year to have the least of hopes!" someone said in disdain.
"True that."
The rest looked at the rankings; their gap was indeed too huge.
However, by the end of the first week, Chen Feng had magnificently grabbed the bestseller position.
As a reward for being the bestseller, Chen Feng's loot box was placed on the homepage of the research institute for one whole day. As a result, due to the exposure, countless people started buying his loot boxes again. With that, countless people fell into this pit laid by Chen Feng!
Chen Feng's contribution points started rising like a torrent!
Rush!
Rush!
At any given moment, there would be someone buying his loot boxes.
Despite being scolded and rejected by countless people, his contribution points were still increasing without stop. After all, this was not a game.
Imagine this situation: A person had encountered a serious problem in the course of his gene production and been stuck there for many years as a result. Suddenly, the answer for the problem that had stumped him for years appeared and was being sold at only one contribution point. Would one buy it? Would one try buying the loot box? In fact, these people were the actual major customers of Chen Feng.
For the research groups that were stuck due to some SSR-tier problems, they would not be able to even pirate the solution. This was because, when their research paper was submitted, they would have to list the sources. These research groups made up the majority of those who had spent tens of thousands of contribution points on the loot boxes.
Although Chen Feng's current ranking wasn't particularly high, his growth was definitely the most terrifying one. He was surpassing everyone with an inconceivable speed.
Eightieth place!
Seventieth place!
Sixtieth place!
…
Rush!
Rush!
Rush!
Chen Feng's violent momentum shocked countless people.
Despite the fact that a lot of people had already started rejecting Chen Feng, despite the fact that a lot of people were starting to realize that this was a huge pit laid by Chen Feng, there were still countless newcomers leaping into the pit at all times.
By the end of the second week, Chen Feng was still maintaining the bestseller position for the week.
With the nonstop discussion by the public and the guarantee by the Gene Production Association that there had been no altering of rates, regardless of whether these discussions were scolding or praising him, this loot box of Chen Feng's had become a truly phenomenal item!
And now, Chen Feng had entered the top 10 in the rankings!
Incredibly violent momentum!
Even Lan Jingling couldn't maintain her calm anymore.
As Chen Feng's contribution points started nearing her points, she was starting to be nervous. Even if Chen Feng's current contribution points were still extremely far from hers… he had only spent 14 days for this! There were 16 more days for him! Who would know what could happen in the remaining 16 days?
"This can't go on."
Lan Jingling clenched her teeth while craziness flickered in her eyes.
She had been waiting for this excellence award for way too long. She would not permit this newcomer Chen Feng to snatch it away from her!
"The excellence award… will be mine!" After hesitating for a bit, she opened her communication tool. "I need to discuss something with you."
The next day, when everyone was still asleep, an unexpected piece news was released, causing an uproar among everyone!
Lan Jingling had released a new research paper!
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Theorem of Gene Producer's Self-Defense Methods
Summary: This paper will talk about all sorts of self defense methods for producers. Also included is the guidebook for 36 sets of gene armaments and methods of obtaining them. Please remember, only by staying alive can one remain a producer.
Price: 100 contribution points
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This was an extremely expensive combat paper! However… how had Lan Jingling produced this paper?
One had to know that Lan Jingling herself was a nerd producer. The same applied to her fans. Hence, she had a fixed customer base. The amount of new customers she gained wasn't too high. However, if she were to release such a document, she would be able to attract a different type of producer.
Lan Jingling was actually trying to gain new fans by doing this.
Some doubted her.
"Is she capable in this aspect?"
However, after some of them bought her research paper, they found that the gene armaments and combat methods contained within were nearly perfect. This was a research paper that was definitely worth buying.
Lan Jingling was, after all, still a famous person. As such, it did not take her new research paper long to cause an uproar. Her popularity had even started overshadowing Chen Feng's popularity. The masses started talking about how Lan Jingling had finally transformed, how this nerd producer had finally left her house, etc.
Only a small amount of people realized the truth. It was very probable that this paper had not been produced by Lan Jingling herself.
From the style of combat, this seemed more like something the producer at the second place would release.
"Did they form an alliance?"
Chen Feng contemplated. Or perhaps... a trade?
Lan Jingling had used an imperfect research of hers to trade for this piece of research paper? If so, things would get very interesting.
Report this?
Chen Feng shook his head.
That would be pointless. The masses would not care about this anyway.
However, due to this, she had once again widened the gap between her contribution points and Chen Feng's.
"This won't do…"
Chen Feng shook his head.
He truly had no time to waste half a month here with that Lan Jingling fellow. After two days, he still had to go participate on a mission. Since that was the case, he might as well release his trump card.
"Well, you forced me to do this…"
An odd smile appeared on Chen Feng's face.
The next day, on Chen Feng's loot box, several bright red words appeared: Limited Sale!


Chen Feng, of modern earth, had suffered bad luck since birth. After finding the legendary “lucky artifact,” his bad luck peaked and he became the only person killed in an earthquake. By a twist of fate, he found himself transmigrated into a different and magical world! A world much larger than earth. A world only partially explored due to the dangers within. A world where human civilization centered around genes. In this world, human beings possessed all sorts of abilities due to genetic fusion. Some went on to create world-changing technologies with their mysterious genetic abilities, while others went on to become undefeated genetic warriors with their combat genetic abilities. How will Chen Feng fare in this new world?

Ric siting in his room finally relaxed, he still getting used to this new home. After leaving the very familiar house he lived for a life time, it made it a little strange for him.
But he will get use to it as he did with the fact he went trough a rebirth.
Ric and his family shifted to this new house in end of January. In-fact it is a penthouse in the upper east side of Manhattan.
From a friendly suburbs to a concrete jungle, this transformation might be weird to others but its kind of a thing for the Jackson's.
They are more inclined to live in a comfortable but luxurious place close to their work than large mansions far from workplace, in Ric's case Broadway.
In-fact in this new home Ric has two rooms made into one unit with a bad room and a reading room.
As the film <Lucas> finished at early week of march, enjoying a morning coffee sitting beside the poolside of the penthouse, while reading an article publish about himself in <New York Times> newspaper. {A/N: Narcissist much}

It says,

"Where is R.R Jackson?"
Richard Jackson a name quite familiar in every household across US. If not by this name than by Elliot, Cole or Kevin. That's right, I am talking about that Richard Jackson,
the most sensational Hollywood actor,
the youngest top grossing star of all time,
the super genius.

We got to meet this young man with the phenomenal <E.T> in 1982, then he brought us <A Christmas Story>in 1983, <The Sixth Sense> in 1984,<Home alone>and <The Gonnies> in 1985.
And he have a up coming film in may <Lucas>.
Even though he only made five movies but all of them was big hits, making him the youngest actor of all times to have five consecutive hits.
In this five years all his film grossed more than 1.7 billion in box office making him one of the top actor with highest box office gross while the  three movies that occupied top 3 positions of the top 10 movies with the highest grossing is his.
Best part he wrote screenplay most of the movie himself.
Not only that he was nominated for Oscars for two times with double nominations for Best supporting actor and best screenplay wards but also wining both times taking Best original screenplay and Best adapted screenplay home shattering many Oscar record but also made history.
We all know him as genius screenwriter or the most cutest actor right now,
But how many knows him as R.R Jackson.
It must be Shocking to know that the famous and the hottest Author right now is none other than our favorite Richard Jackson.
But its that not surprising to find another creative talent of a super genius like Richard.
 What surprising is that this talent actually brought the actor Richard to us.
Remember <E.T> the film was for which brought Richard, the Oscar of best adapted screenplay. The film was adapted from the bestseller book <E.T>at that time. Both which wrote by Richard himself.
This is where R.R Jackson became Richard Jackson.
Do you know where everything started from ?
From this very Newspaper.

Astonishing right, But its true.
In 1980, maximum Kids if not knew other papers but  definitely knew this newspaper's kids column, as short stories which publishing getting popular along with the name R.R Jackson.
That's right at the age of five he started his journey as a writer but became a author next year with his first book <My Ocean stories> released and also became the youngest bestseller author of all times by his book <Finding Nemo>.
1981 is well known for its  book frenzy event as best seller after best seller came like <My Ocean Stories 1&2>, <Finding Nemo>, <Finding Dory>, <Finding home> came one after another, what was known as the<the Ocean Series.> frenzy bringing the name R.R Jackson to house holds.
Not to Out done with 81, 
In 1982 we have seen a large number of short story collection entering market, but it was still domenated by R.R jackson with <My feather firends>, <the animal world>, <The small's world> <The Land before time> and also the famous <E.T>.
But also the end of Richards journey in the kids column.
In 1983 he brought his spy world with <spy kids> and <Spies in Digusie> and a short story collection <Car's world> also <Casper>.
And from 1984 to 1985 he brought  to us <Spy kids 2&3>,  <Jack frost>, <Rise of the Guardians>, <The Midnight Express>, <Inside Out> which showed a unique perspective how a mind can think by Richards wonderful intimation and creative skills.
This series books and best seller hits not fixed him as one of the best child book author all time but also one of the famous author of all times. 
But where did he have gone.
As of the last few months of 1985 to now, no new books were being released resulting many of us wonder, as the most active author right now, what happened.
With that in main many tired to contact with him but couldn't as he was busy with shooting of his new film.
As everyone kept wondering and urging to get the answer to the question.
A new information was given to us by Richards Agent Ari Emanuel.
The information is a note send by Richard himself and its quoted.
"Dear my Rears,
Thanks for all the love and support up until now, but with a heavy heart I have to announce that
Due to ever increasing work I have found my self in a precarious position as a author and finally what I feared happened.
I have strained my writing potential resulting in a burn out and to fix the problem waht is required time and rest.
And for the very time and rest, I am taking a break from my career as an author.
And once again I am truly sorry.
Please pray I recover soon
Yours Favorite Author,
R.R Jackson"

Its sad that one of the favorite author is stepping down  as an author but we are lucky that the same person is still giving us wonders thorough is acting.
But for how long?
Will the same reason occur with his acting career?
Is Richard Jackson going through burnout praise or 
due to harsh reality of many jobs the case?

When people about R.R Jackson the first thing comes to mind
The Living Legend....
He is a man who brought storm in the worlds entertainment...
Idol of all aspiring idols... 
Music , Film , Drama , Books not a place he left untouched
They say he is a man with Midas touch or is he ......


First time writing... Open to constructive criticism...
Hope everyone like my story....

Disclaimer : I don't own anything other than my main character. All things written is nothing more than a fiction.


Happy Birthday, mommy. 
This one's for you.

With all my love,
Agatha
What happens when a non-fiction writer meets Mr. Fiction himself? The one person who will show her the other side of the world, a place that defies all her rules, where reality and fantasy collide, solving the mystery of her past. The one person she couldn't remember becomes the man she can't live without.
Julie St. Matthews is a New York Times bestseller. She collects people's experiences and turns them into words in her books.
She believes fairy tales and myths are meant for children; none of them are real. At least not to her knowledge that is, until she found a mysterious love letter in the attic one day signed with,
"Love, Mr. Fiction". 
The man who was the epitome of all things she never believed. 
Before she knew it, she was dancing with him in the dark; moving in a way that she never knew was possible. Slowly but surely, she let herself get pulled into the other side by the enchanting stranger.

Henry finally decided what car he will buy. It was Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 black color, and it's cost just for $30,000. Henry choose this car as mainly it looks quite good but not attract attention as this car is fairly common at this time as even his father has one.
After decided, Henry then goes to Chevrolet dealer to buy the car. After 2 hours of the various document and stuff, Henry finally gets the car. Henry then circles Palo Alto as his home is near the famous Silicon Valley.
Henry feels quite fortunate as his home near Silicon Valley, to get there you just need 10 min drive. This will save trouble later if he wants to recruit talent here.
Henry circle Palo Alto and the Silicon Valley for 2 hours to familiarize as in the future he will have a lot of activities here. Henry deciding to stop as now is time for lunch and drove to a nearby restaurant.
Henry sits in the windows side as that is his favorite spot. Henry then orders a steak and a juice to fill his stomach. The restaurant quite crowded as this is a time for lunch. At this time Henry then spotted someone familiar, but he not quite sure.
That person then approached Henry as all the seat are full and just Henry opposite seat not occupied. It was a man with long hair and quite a messy beard.
"Hello sir, is your seat occupied, as you see now all the seat is full ?" He asked with a polite tone.
"Sure, get yourself occupied." Henry answered as he still thinks who this man is.
The man then sits down and begin to order.
"May I know your name? I seem has seen you somewhere." Henry asked as he is really curious, someone he familiar must be an acquaintance from the future or Henry know him.
"My name is Steven Paul Jobs, but people usually call me Steve." The man introduced himself
When Henry heard that, he shocks as he didn't expect to meet Steve Jobs here. At this time Steve Jobs still has his hair and about the same age as Henry as Jobs is 1 year older than him.
Henry quickly calm his mind as he introduced himself, "Nice to meet you Steve, my name is Henry William, but you can just call me Henry."
They then chatted for a while until Jobs food arrived. After Jobs finish his food, they chatted again about their lifestyle and hobby. Henry then learned Jobs now is in Reed College and looking for a part-time job.
Henry did not expect this meeting as now is still too early. After they chatted for 30 minutes, they parted way as Jobs has other business to do. Henry then pays Jobs food as they make a friend. Henry feels this is still too early to pull Jobs into his company as his preparation is not enough and Jobs still need to mature.
If Henry pulls Jobs too early, it will only counterproductive as now Steve Jobs he knows in the future has not yet mature. So Henry just makes a good impression to Jobs to make things easier later.
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Henry goes home and parks his car in the garage. His garage quite big as it can hold 2 car, 1 his father, and another his car.
As Henry enters the home, Margaret is sitting in the living room while reading a newspaper. His father Jacob usually home late at night as his job as a professor at Stanford is quite busy.
Henry then greeted his mom, "Hey mom, what are you reading ?"
"Your book now became a bestseller in the US, many media want to interview you." Margaret replied with a smile as she feels proud her son have this achievement.
"Of course, that's because my work is good. Oh yeah mom, I have a new book here, I already completed it last night." Henry feels proud but then he thinks now is the right time to launch the 'Da Vinci Code'. Henry plans to use 'Devotion of Suspect X' heat to hype the release of his new book so the book is selling faster and hotter.
"What book is it honey?" Margaret curious as now she knows her son is a genius at writing, maybe his new book can bring her surprise.
"Wait a minute, I gonna change my clothes and bring the book"
Henry then goes upstairs to change his clothes and bring the 'Da Vinci Code in his drawer.
Henry holds the book and gives it to Margaret. Margaret then read the book for 5 minutes as Henry wait patiently.
After Margaret read the book, her tone somewhat weird, "Are you sure you want to publish this book?"
"Of course."
"Do you know what are you writing? this can be considered as blasphemy!!!" Margaret tone somewhat high as William family is Christian, even though they just barely faith in it, but they still respect the religion.
"Of course I know what I'm writing. But listen to my explanation mom, all of this based on the historical research and various material that I researched. So the content is 99% according to historical material and about the content the book itself, I don't know much as I just fictionalize the rest of it." Henry explained to Margaret as he knows the content of the 'Da Vinci Code' is controversial and has condemnt many Christian in the future.
But he determined to publish it as the 'Da Vinci Code' is the bestseller of 5 years and sold for a total copy of more than 80 million in 2009. This book is determined the fund he needed for the company establishment.
Margaret was then silent for a while. Henry knows she is thinking now, so he just waits patiently.
After about 10 minutes of struggling in her mind, Margaret then says "This is the last time I helped you honey, if you want to publish this type book again in the future, I will not help you." Margaret then agrees as who makes Henry her son, so she decided to help him.
"Yes, this is the last time I write this type of book, I promise mom. And can you negotiate with the publisher about the royalties, it's best if you can help the royalties reach the highest." Henry promises as he knows writing book is just a way for him amass the money need for company.
In the future, there are a countless way to make more money than writing a book so he thinks this may the last book he released, maybe he will release a book later if he has time.
"Well, let mom call my friend and discuss this with her." Margaret then walks away from the living room and prepared to call her friend.


Henry William, reborn to 1973 due to unknown reason.

On this golden year, the opportunity is everywhere. 

The Internet, Black Monday, Japanese Real Estate Bubble, Soviet disintegration,..... he will participate in all of them.

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos,..... all of them will be working under his company.

Watch Henry as he builds a super business empire covering all walk of life and his consortium surpassing the Rothschilds, Rockefeller, Morgan.......
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This story happens at an alternate universe, so if there are similarities to the reality, it's just a mere coincidence.

Discord - https://discord.gg/w3N7T6f

Three days later.
Seiji finished his vacation… er, his recovery and left the hospital. After returning home with Shika, he went out again before long. They headed to the bookstore together.
They immediately headed for the light novel section and soon found what they were looking for...
"Brother Monogatari"!
The cover art seemed both romantic and mystical. A beautiful black-haired girl who wore mystical attire in the Sakura Island style was holding a vicious demon's mask in her hand and turning back and smiling brilliantly at the readers. Her scarlet eyes seemed especially beautiful, as if they were shining and possessed something mysterious within.
Standing in front of her was a white-haired boy who wore a collared jacket. He was sticking both his hands in his pants' pockets, and he was also turning to look behind him. Only half of his handsome face and sharp gaze could be seen. It appeared like he was either looking at something behind him or gazing at the girl.
The cover art seemed professionally done and was quite appealing. The art was of obviously higher quality than the other light novels next to it in the new arrivals area. Any layman could tell the difference.
Seiji was quite excited as he reached out and took a copy.
Shika also picked up a copy of "Brother Monogatari". Something flashed in her eyes as she looked at the cover.
Then, both of them exchanged glances with each other and smiled. Their smiles contained the feeling of bliss.
Another customer in the bookstore, a man wearing a round hat, paused in surprise upon seeing such a scene. He felt like this was just like a scene straight out of a movie.
'Who are these kids? This handsome boy and beautiful girl, are they idols or models?'
His attention drawn to them, he wondered about their identities. His gaze was then drawn to the light novel they had both picked up a copy of.
"Brother Monogatari"… this seemed like a strange book title to him.
The cover art was quite beautiful… and he felt that the beautiful girl drawn on the cover greatly resembled this girl in front of him?
The man was quite surprised at this resemblance.
He hid his emotions and picked up a copy of "Brother Monogatari" as well. He began to read the story.
He was instantly drawn into the story right from the very start.
This novel had a unique style and excellent readability. Reading it would naturally cause the reader to be able to imagine what was happening, as if the reader was watching an exquisitely drawn anime!
The insert art's quality was quite high as well. It beautifully complemented the story's contents, helping the readers insert themselves into the story's world.
The man unknowingly lost himself in reading the story. He got addicted to reading and didn't even notice that the handsome boy and beautiful girl had left long ago.
"Dear customer, please don't stand here reading for too long," a bookstore employee spoke to him, but the round-hat-wearing man didn't even notice.
"Dear customer!" The book store employee increased his voice's volume.
The round-hat-wearing man was furious to have been interrupted while reading. When he turned to see that it was a book store employee, his anger dissipated, replaced by embarrassment.
"I apologize…" He closed the "Brother Monogatari" book. "I'd like to purchase this light novel."
"Thank you for your purchase." After ringing the man's purchase up, the employee gave him a glare of "don't just read books without purchasing them" before leaving him alone.
The round-hat-wearing man looked around him but didn't see the boy and girl anywhere.
"'Brother Monogatari'… Idle Dimension by the Shore…"
He looked at the book in his hands and muttered the author's name to himself as he left the bookstore.
Seiji and Shika both purchased three copies each of "Brother Monogatari's" first volume. One copy would be for personal reading, one for collecting, and one for loaning out to friends.
They were both quite confident in the quality of their own light novel. Still, it remained to be seen how well the book would sell.
Seiji received a phone call some time after he returned home.
The call was from Hisashi.
"Seigo, are you out of the hospital yet?"
"Yes, I've left already."
"That's good, then." Hisashi paused for a moment. "This humble one has already purchased and started reading a copy of Milord's novel that was published today."
"What did you think?"
"It's excellent, as expected of something personally written by Milord!" Hisashi gave him passionate praise. "I would really like to finish reading it in one go. It's such a pity that I have other things to do today. I can only wait until I have some free time. Just the part that I've read so far makes me believe that this will become a famous bestseller! Many people will become Milord's fervent believers in the future!"
"Thanks for your kind words. It would be nice if that really came true." Seiji smiled.
"Of course it will come true! Milord's light shall illuminate the world!"
"No need to exaggerate things so much. This is only a light novel."
"No, this isn't merely a light novel, it's the beginning to Milord's legend! As the First Knight under your command, I'm quite honored to follow your cause. I shall support you to my fullest!" Hisashi spoke quite seriously.
"Thank you for your support. We are quite lucky to have such a loyal retainer like you." Seiji chuckled and responded using the royal pronoun "we".
Seiji treated all of this as a joke. He didn't actually understand the true meaning of Hisashi's "full support".
After they ended their conversation, Hisashi placed his cell phone on his computer desk and contacted someone on the internet.
"What is it, Sweet Pig-dono?"
"I would like for you to help me advertise a light novel that was just published today, Tea Brewer-kun. You can charge me as much as you think is necessary."
"What a joke, how could I possibly charge Sweet Pig-dono any money? You merely have to ask. What's the name of the light novel you want to help advertise for?"
"'Brother Monogatari'. It's a new story published by Thunderbolt Literature."
Hisashi then contacted various other online contacts and had similar conversations with them.
He then adjusted his eyeglasses and smiled satisfactorily as he gazed at all the numerous conversation windows on his computer screen.
"My 'support' doesn't mean that I'll simply buy a few of your books, Seiji-kun."
Later that night, Mika, Chiaki, and Kaede all arrived at Seiji's apartment. All three had a copy of "Brother Monogatari" with them. They all sat down by the kotatsu and started reading together as if this place was hosting a book club.
Seiji read "Brother Monogatari" together with them as well. Although he was intimately familiar with the story, he still wanted to read it again.
He kept receiving phone calls or text messages from all his friends. They all wanted to tell him their opinions of "Brother Monogatari".
"Excellent story. The insert art is beautiful as well. Overall, you've done a great job, Shore-sensei." — from Natsuya.
"Your story that you wrote together with Kagura-san seems pretty good. I give you 9.5 points out of 10." — from Mai.
"This is a wonderful story! I really like the main character; I think he's quite similar to Senpai." — from Hoshi.
"Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. I recalled when you first showed your story to me a while back… Heh heh, I was your first reader ever." — from Rika Amami.
"Your novel is even better than I imagined, and you even did all the art for it as well! It's truly amazing… I'm feeling a little like I can't compare as an artist." — from Yukari.
"Your novel was excellent. It helped to give us inspiration for writing new music." — from Rion and Kotomi.
"Nice story. The insert art was great as well. I'm really looking forward to seeing if you'll draw manga in the future." — from Mayuzumi.
"The current reaction seems to be quite good. The sales numbers should be pretty good as well." — from Saki.
"It feels just like I'm watching an anime with how detailed your scenes' descriptions are. This is the best light novel I've ever read." — from Kaho.
"'Brother Monogatari' is amazing! I can't even put it down! I'm not going to go to sleep tonight until I finish reading!" — from Kanna Fujihara.
"Your novel is quite something. I can feel your spirit within it." — from Ryuuno Izawa.
Apart from his friends, Seiji also received messages from his fellow authors.
"Although I already knew that your light novel is the true deserving recipient of the Gold Award from the previous award ceremony, your story still exceeded my expectations when I read it. I can only admit defeat." — from Koushi Nomura.
"'Brother Monogatari' is excellent. It's so good that I don't want it to end." — from Miyabi Ishihara.
"Just as Nomura-san said before, your story is truly amazing. I'm astonished that you even personally drew such beautiful artwork for your story. Or was that your adopted younger sister's artwork? At any rate, it's a truly wonderful story. Most ordinary light novels can't even compare." — from Yuuko Hashimoto.
"'Brother Monogatari' is a wonderful story. Your writing and artwork are both top level. You're a true genius." — from Shousei Maishi.
"I really enjoyed reading 'Brother Monogatari'. Good luck on becoming a bestseller." — from Imai Yoshida.
"Even the main character of a novel that a handsome guy like you writes is also a handsome guy. Sheesh. It's also quite enraging how interesting you've managed to make your story. The insert art you did is ridiculously beautiful as well. It's certain to become a bestseller… remember to invite me to a barbeque after you receive your paycheck! It's best if you can bring your cute sister Kagura-san together as well." — from Tsuyoshi Matsutani.
Seiji was delighted to receive so many excellent reviews and well wishes.
Seiji looked towards Shika who was next to him.
Shika looked at him as well.
The two adopted siblings exchanged glances and smiled blissfully yet again.


Translator note: Apologies to the readers. This series is currently on hiatus. We ask for your understanding!
A 30-year-old Chinese NEET is reincarnated into the body of an otaku that choked to death on instant noodles. As he comes to grips with his new life, he realizes that this world is subtly different from Earth. The denizens of this world are far better looking, and this new world also possesses futuristic technology as well as mysterious Yin Yang masters! 
After reincarnating, he realized that he was endowed with a miraculous game-like system, which enables him to increase his own stats and transcend the limits of the human body. This system even has a game-breaking ability to save and load in real life!
In this new world that’s akin to a 2-D game, he just wants to enjoy life and head for a glorious future... However, he is quickly embroiled in a complex plot. Can he unlock his true potential and utilize his system to break the shackles that confine him and discover the truth about his previous body’s circumstances? 

"Priceless. Just priceless my dear,"

Ryder smiled from where he sat across the table. Mr John was a renowned agent publisher who'd get his masterpiece out to the world. He was studying the manuscript as he spoke.

"Your story captures the heart with just a glance, and the writing style... exceptional. This is bound to be one hell of a bestseller."

"You're too kind,"

"Kindness comes to those who've shown it. After reading and hearing your story over the radio, you deserve all the love that you can get. I'm most happy to edit and publish your work."

Ryder nodded curtly. "I'll be leaving now so you'd attend to other things. There's a crowd waiting for you outside," he twisted the doorknob, opening the door by a chink. "Nice meeting you sir,"

"Ta-ta! Goodbye love," he waved.

Phasing out onto the streets of Denmark, with the sun rays hot against the Earth, Ryder smiled slowly, nothing the growth and speed these past few months. He'd been invited on interviews, he'd done so many podcasts, talked a lot over the radio station and finally, his book was going to be published; a guaranteed bestseller.

He'd managed to achieve fame and success but not the healing of a broken heart.

Jacob.

He hadn't seen the fugitive since he was being taken into custody three months ago, though news about his expansion in the business world filtered in, following his clear up as Sophie's murderer. The FBI went through the case thoroughly and captured Jasper on his escapade to Mexico. On this basis, it'd ended well for them all.

But not for him. Unfortunately.

Each day he'd hoped to hear from Jacob, sticking so close to his phone. Nothing happened, in fact waiting turned to torture and when he'd gone up to his firm to visit, Jacob had been unavailable.

He could swear the receptionist had been lying.

He'd preferred to go about his business like nothing ever happened.

Slipping past the heavy traffic, Ryder mingled with the crowd alighting from the Subway. Pasting a smile on his face, he greeted a few devoted fans before taking a curve out to Main Street.

All at once, the horizon became smaller. He strolled past two stalls then went into the third to rest.

He turned to the shopkeeper, his heart stopped.

"Jacob," he whispered. "You own this stall?"

It was a toy store for children with decorations up in pink and white, Jacob smiling from behind the countertop, looking gorgeous in loose, black shorts and a tight t-shirt. After all, he'd heard of Jacob's huge business empire he'd expected the ex-fugitive to be dressed nicely and sitting in comfort behind a huge desk. But here he was, his face unshaven, his eyes fiery blue than normal and his dressing common. Healthy enough but secretly starving. He pulled the teen into his arms and brushed his lips against his.

A full two minutes and he backed away. "Been reading about you every single day. You're much of a star now,"

"Nothing was ever certain."

At least you weren't.

"How's your family? Did they accept you back or something?"

Jacob nodded. "They did. It was one of the best turning points of my life,"

"I'm glad you were found innocent, but I also pray for Sophie. May her soul rest in peace,"

"Amen. Your book's gonna be a masterpiece as I've heard. I know I promised to keep away from you, but it's probably the worst decision I've ever taken. I was never one to let anything I wanted to go just like that," he added. "I'm stubborn."

And suddenly, there it was. What Ryder was looking for. What he had to do. It all began coming together at the seams. Contentment couldn't have come at a better time.

Pulling Jacob into the stall's storeroom, he turned to face him. "This seems good enough,"

"Nothing ever is," Jacob kissed him, wrapping his large arms around the teen's frail waist. "And if we had to do this every time we'd never be apart,"

"Get off me," Ryder growled, pushing him away. They both stared at each other for a moment then he laughed.

"I hate myself,"

"I love you,"

"That's already proven. You saved me,"

"When I heard you scream, I went out of my mind. I couldn't let you die. Marry me,"

That stopped Ryder for a moment. "We just met anew. It's like I'm a stranger and you're asking me to be your husband,"

"In truth that's what I want,"

"What if I said I don't love you? What would you do?"

The ex-fugitive grinned. "There's plenty of time to change that,"

"You're a sly one,"

"We're talking too much," Jacob sighed. "I'm asking you again, will you marry me?"

"I never planned to get married after Pete,"

"That's easy. Change your mind,"

"I still love him,"

His face darkened. "Ryder..."

"Yes, Jacob. I will marry you but first, you'll have to chase me,"

And with that, the game began. Out the stall, down the street and into the train, the duo never stopped laughing, never stopped teasing one another. To them, it seemed, the beginning of a new journey.

"They say heaven begins when love is found but I'd say heaven began when I found you."

Ryder Ferris is in peril. Forced to confront a dark past and placing himself under self-exile away from the rest of the world, he believes he'd heal.

That's until he stumbles upon an almost lifeless stranger in the middle of the forest.

His heart tells him to run but choosing to help comes with unexpected consequences, especially as the stranger he decides to help finds a way into his head and finally, into his heart.

One of the cars that drove in was New Cruise's recent bestseller, Country Z's joint venture Volkswagen. Trailing close behind it was a military jeep. 
As both cars cruised along, it was a sight to behold.
Right now, both cars parked themselves at the front door after Si Yi.
"What the heck, what's going on today? Why do cars keep coming here!" someone gasped, unable to help themselves.
Zhang Meihua's front yard was rather narrow. It was already at its limit when Si Yi's Lamborghini was parked earlier, so the two cars had to park some distance away from the door now.
The person who gasped did so because there were usually only a handful of cars in a small place like Xinjiang Town all year round. Today, however, three cars were parked at the door of Zhang Meihua's house and it astounded everyone.
Zhang Zhifan who alighted the Volkswagen felt thrilled like he had succeeded and come home. He and his members were originally from Xinjiang Town too, so their homes were naturally still here.
Another bigger jeep that was parked saw someone opening the door and hopping off it.
Yun Jian blinked before narrowing her eyes slightly, her gaze glowing.
"The… the general manager of New Cruise! Gosh, what's New Cruise's general manager doing here!" Zhu Jie who had been quiet for some time pointed at Zhang Zhifan upon his appearance like he was seeing some hotshot.
Hearing that the man who turned up out of the blue was the general manager of New Cruise, everyone shifted their gaze to him.
As New Cruise built a name for himself in addition to Zhang Zhifan's diligent management, the company was now a household name representing Country Z! There were even overseas businesses that expressed their wish to collaborate with the corporation.
Hence, there was not one person there who did not know about New Cruise.
It was already the epitome of car dealerships nationwide!
These people began to break out in loud whispers at meeting New Cruise's general manager, Zhang Zhifan.
"That's him! This man is the GM of New Cruise!"
"What shocking news!"
Contrary to the group's surprise, Zhang Zhifan did not look arrogant. Nonetheless, he had all the rights to be proud!
"He…Hello…" Qin Li was the first to come up to him. Rubbing his hands, he extended it for a handshake. There was a servile sense in his tone.
"Hi." Zhang Zhifan did not answer the handshake nor express anything more. After the brief exchange of greeting, he went forward to Yun Jian.
Respectfully, his voice rang, "Sister Jian."
Before Yun Jian stood Zhang Zhifan who nodded at her.
The sight and his words flummoxed everyone.
They already knew that Zhang Zhifan was New Cruise's general manager. Logically, someone who warranted a respectful term of address from him would definitely be his superior. It was also word of mouth that the CEO of New Cruise was a very young lady—what she looked like in particular was not mentioned.
However, combining Zhang Zhifan's term of address and what Yun Jian had said earlier, there was a high chance that she was the famous CEO of New Cruise!
Qin Li and Zhu Jie were stupefied. Those who had mocked Yun Jian that the company she founded must have been a smalltime firm clammed up as well.


She was the top level hacker, the number one secret agent, unexpectedly rebirthed as an ordinary ninth grader.
Debt dunned by her gambling-addicted father, who dared borrow from loan sharks. Having unbearable family relatives...
Yun Jian who was rebirthed chuckled humorlessly, palming her forehead. Do they wish to know how death was spelled?
A striking return, an unforgettable retaliation - I shall kill anyone who bullies me! 
Heroine Yun Jian, Leading male Si Yi
P.S. A feel-good novel, revenge, face-slapping, powerful female and male protagonists, and requited love!

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