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The Great Genetic Era
Author: Pig Sanbu
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“Old Tang, you activated speed-related Genetic Base Points. What’s the direction of those Base Points?” This question caused Tang Ting to have a melancholic expression. “It’s… Hand speed…” “And the right hand at that!” Xu Tui slipped onto a daze. Hand speed and the right hand. This image… Didn’t the teacher say that it was easier to activate the Base Points of the areas you use the most? “Old Tang, just what do you use your hands for?” “According to that explanation, did I activate the Genetic Base Points in my stomach because I’ve eaten 18 year’s worth of meals?” Cheng Mo, who was on his way to becoming a glutton, looked up and sighed. Xu Tui stroked his head, “Could it be because I’ve used my brain for 18 years?”
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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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As everyone knows, there is a power in the southern region that absolutely cannot be provoked—the Grass Hall. The eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the southern region, with a godly understanding of swords. The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who ruled an era. The third disciple is a great scholar of the current generation, the reincarnation of the immortal of literature. The fourth disciple is the reincarnation of a demon god, suppressing the Nine Hells. Lu Changsheng: Me? I'm nothing special, just their master.

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The Great Thief

He had never invested in shares or bought a lottery ticket, and neither did he have any experience in the general business industry. Lu Li found that the only thing he could do was play games. Luckily he had experienced rebirth, and was one step ahead of everyone else. Luckily, games had been developing extremely quickly, and there were many people who had become rich through playing games. In his ‘past life’, he had spent countless nights awake, in grief and anguish. However, although all of this had been washed away, so what…? This life, he was determined make a fierce counterattack against fate and stand at the very top! ------ Release Rate: 5 Chapters/Week; will be released on Mon, Wed, Fri and Weekend;

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Strongest Great Sage Equalling Heaven: Sun Wukong

His tendons severed in his hands and feet, he fused with the memories of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, in a moment of utter despair. From then on, he defied the heavens and rose powerfully, unstoppable once he began.

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Above the Great Dao

My grandfather is very eccentric, performing daily rituals of offering incense to himself, standing in front of his own spirit tablet and eating candles. Villagers are fearful of my grandfather. I am fearful of him too. Later, I discovered that what they were afraid of was not my grandfather, but me. Even grandfather is afraid of me. ... My name is Chen Shi. The Chen of honesty, the Shi of sincerity.

Zhai Zhu · Eastern
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What makes a book a great adult historical fiction?
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2024-12-14 07:54
A great adult historical fiction often has accurate historical details. For example, if it's set in ancient Rome, it should get the architecture, social hierarchies, and daily life right. It also needs well - developed characters. Think of 'I, Claudius' where the characters are complex and believable. And a good plot that is both engaging and reflective of the historical period, like in 'The Far Pavilions' which has a plot full of adventure set against the backdrop of the British Raj in India.
What makes a great book cover for historical fiction?
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2024-11-26 08:02
A great book cover for historical fiction often features elements relevant to the era it's set in. For example, if it's a story about the Victorian era, it might show a Victorian street scene or a woman in a period dress. The colors are usually muted or warm to give an old - timey feel. Typography also matters. Old - style fonts can enhance the historical mood.
What are the characteristics of a great samurai historical fiction book?
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2024-10-24 06:41
A great samurai historical fiction book often has detailed descriptions of samurai culture. For example, it will talk about their training, their swords, and their code of honor like Bushido. It should also have a well - developed plot that may involve power struggles, battles, or personal vendettas within the samurai society.
What are some great historical fiction book club books?
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2024-11-27 21:06
One great choice is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's set in 12th - century England and tells a vivid story of the building of a cathedral. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It's about a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. And 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is also excellent. It's narrated by Death and set in Nazi Germany, showing the power of books and words during a dark time.
What makes a great cover photo for a book historical fiction?
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