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Stuck in a Chinese novel
Author: Bad_Wolf_7811
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An amazing world of cultivation. A majestic world where miracles happen. There is a warrior who defies destiny and forge his own path facing innumerable difficulties ahead. Come and join the life of the person who will go against the set destiny of the cruel world and become something extraordinary. ===== Extraordinary my foot. What is this illogical cr*p? Does it even make sense? If you are doctor, then work in a hospital. What the hell are you doing going after girls? If you are a commander in the army, then bring your army to get revenge on those who wronged you. Why go through the trouble of pretending to be a weakling. You are a useless son in law? Your wife's family thinks you are good for nothing? Then how the hell did you score her in the first place?!!! If they like money so much and you are a hidden millionaire, then why in the name of sanity would you hide this fact and be berated every day?!!! The hell is all this?!!! The more I read it, the more illogical it becomes. Like this all came straight out of someone's as-- [Host, why don't you calm down?] 'You shut up!!! You're the reason I'm stuck here in the first place!!!!' [Host, you need anger management] 'THE FU*K DID YOU SAY?!!!!!' ===== Hello everyone! This is my second novel and so far, nothing is decided. This is just an idea that has been plaguing my mind for quite a long time and I decided to let it out and let you guys decide whether or not I should work on it. Give it a proper read and let me know. You guys will decide the fate of this novel. Also, I would like you guys to come up with proper genres for this story. Bonus chapters: 150 PS for one chapter 300 PS for another chapter 20 GT for two chapters 50 GT for another two chapters 1 Review of 4 stars or above, 1 extra chapters Maximum extra chapters per week: 7 ===== The cover is A.I generated and is not mine. If the real owner would like me to remove it, let me know in any chapter comments. That's it. Enjoy! ~~ Character art: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B7sHito4UOZqPIK5pPyIFTzgqiaT_ZlU?usp=sharing

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I Won't Let Him Know My Secret At All Cost!

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

carmen_irene27 · Urban

The Cost of Immortality.

What would you do if you where grated Immortality? Some may think of it is a blessing and others a curse. This all depends on perspective, if you were granted a choice to be immortal but at a great cost, what would you do? Well, meet Rob, just your average nerd who fantasizes about immortality and was actually granted it! But in exchange, he has to destroy the worlds of his Masters Rival. */I don't want to spoil too much, but this Is basically a story about an average guy being sent to another world(Magic based) and only granted a unique type of immortality, in exchange he has to destroy the world. The novel is about how he goes about this and how he overcomes various challenges in order to do so.*/ /*It will be a slow start as I want this to be as realistic as possible (It's obviously difficult to destroy a world without being OP), he starts with nothing and has to overcome many different challenges in order to achieve his goal. */ *All suggestions and ideas about the book are welcome!! If you spot any issues in a chapter please let me know so I can update it I will try release more than 1 chapter a week from Monday to Friday, this can change depending on how busy I am at work.* *The cover image is not mine, all credit goes to the creator, If you would like me to remove it, please let me know*

JustGo · Fantasy

THE COST OF HIS TOUCH

a world where power is inherited and magic runs through bloodlines like heirlooms, status is everything—and love is the most dangerous game of all. Evelyn Hawthorne lives in the shadow of a grand name and a broken home. Born into a family that treats her like an afterthought, she survives each day with sharp wit and quiet resilience. At her elite academy, she excels just enough to draw envy, but never enough to belong. Behind closed doors, her stepmother’s manipulations and her stepsister’s cruel games keep her firmly beneath the surface of privilege. Then there’s Alexander Valerius—heir to the most powerful magical family in the city, enigmatic and untouchable. He moves through life like he owns it, because in many ways, he does. But fate has other plans. Drawn together by coincidence, bound by secrets neither fully understand, Evelyn and Alexander must navigate a city teetering on the edge of unrest. With status games, political power plays, and ancient magic simmering beneath every surface, one misstep could unravel it all. When the city rises in flames, will love be the spark... or the ruin?

Iced_violet34I · Fantasy

The Cost of Air

The Cost of Air By Ajani Musa In a city where even breathing has a price, one man dares to make it free. Lagos — restless, loud, unrepentant — is a place where the powerful thrive on chaos, and the poor choke on what’s left. Amid the noise and greed stands Bayo Adeniran, a principled engineer determined to build clean projects in a dirty system. But when he saves a gasping child from dying in traffic, the act of mercy shatters his carefully controlled world. That single moment pulls him into a storm of corruption, secrets, and power — where air itself has become currency. The government’s grand “Air Renewal Project” promises progress, but Bayo soon discovers the truth: it’s a front to profit from pollution, a silent weapon designed to suffocate the city’s poor. As he digs deeper, allies turn to threats, and silence becomes survival. Beside him stands Tope Adegoke, a fearless journalist haunted by her brother’s death in a factory explosion the system buried. Together, they expose a network of elites who control the very air Nigerians breathe. When Lagos is plunged into darkness and fear, their resistance becomes the city’s last breath of hope. But defiance has a cost — and every truth uncovered demands payment in blood, faith, or freedom. The Cost of Air is a powerful socio-political thriller — raw, emotional, and urgent. It asks one question that echoes through every page: If air is life, what happens when life itself becomes a luxury?

Ajani_Musa · Realistic

The Cost of Love

Hannah falls in love with Marcus only to discover that his bad boy image is more than just an image. He is a violent and possessive man who will go to any length to have what he desires, including her. She wants to escape the gilded cage he has put her in. To do so, might meant her death or a rebirth as someone else. only then will she willingly pay the cost for love. The Cost of Love is created by Rebecca Graf, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Rebecca Graf · Urban
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What are the factors contributing to the cost of translating a novel?
2 answers
2024-10-26 09:23
Well, the cost of translating a novel can be affected by several things. First, the source and target languages are important. Translating from a less common language to a more common one might be more expensive. Second, the time frame given for the translation. If it's a rush job, the translator may charge extra. Third, any additional services like proofreading and formatting can add to the overall cost.
How can one estimate the cost of translating a novel?
1 answer
2024-10-24 17:13
To estimate the cost of translating a novel, look at the length of the text. A rough estimate could be based on a per - word or per - page rate. However, you also need to take into account the language pair. Some language pairs are more difficult to translate and thus costlier. For instance, translating from Arabic to English might be more expensive than from Spanish to English. Additionally, any special requirements such as a tight deadline or a particular style guide to follow will increase the cost.
What are the challenges in translating novel?
1 answer
2024-10-31 00:06
Translating a novel has its fair share of challenges. One is the semantic range of words. A single word in the source language may have multiple meanings, and choosing the right one in the target language can be tricky. For instance, the word 'run' in English has many different senses. Another challenge is the pacing of the story. In the original novel, the author may have carefully crafted the rhythm of the plot through sentence length and paragraph breaks. The translator has to find a way to maintain that pacing in the translation. Moreover, dealing with humor can be difficult as it is often culturally - bound and may not translate directly.
Translating in English
1 answer
2026-03-29 17:22
Please clarify the specific questions about "English translation". For example, is it about English translation skills, the translation of specific words or sentences, or other related questions? The Extraordinary Ordinary Life novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Translating pen
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2026-02-07 20:52
The translation pen was a tool that used scanning technology (usually infrared scanning) to scan the printed characters into the pen, use the internal Oscar to identify them, and then use the built-in translation software to achieve the translation function. The function of the translation pen was no longer limited to translation. It also added an extract function. For example, Newman's scanning translation pen A20 had functions such as scanning words and data scanning and copying. There were also translation pens that were all-purpose scanning translation dictionary pens, such as some general multi-function scanning pens. The content that could be covered by the pen head scanning box could be scanned at will. Pressing the voice button could enter the voice translation, and English could be used as soon as it was spoken. The Iflytek AI Translator Pen P20 Plus was an AI + educational language learning tool. It was equipped with the Iflytek Spark Model and supported a variety of functions. In addition to Chinese and English learning, it also supported scanning translation of Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, and Russian, as well as voice translation with Chinese. It also had a wealth of in-class and in-class resources. It had a dictionary pen that synchronized with elementary and high school textbooks. It had the function of sentence structure analysis, including more than 20 authoritative dictionary, and the AI teacher's detailed explanation function. Translated as: Palace of Pleasure, the novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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