Sciencefiction

Bianca transmigrated and became an NPC without even a name in the game. A system? Yes. But her system is the player panel, and her only cheat code is the ability to lurk in the player community at any time. While other players were still struggling with the wild monsters in theNovice Hamlet, Bianca, armed with a pack of lime powder and superb acting skills, had already become the most popular "Mysterious Girl X" in the community. She made players charge into battle for her; with a simple "You are the legendary brave ones," she effortlessly manipulated the Fourth Calamity. From a scrap-collecting village girl in a wasteland to a galactic queen, from a disposable nobody to the Nightmare Sovereign who makes the cosmos tremble. Players thought they were playing a game, unaware that the entire game world had become Bianca's personal tutorial zone. "Mess with me? See those millions of devoted fans behind me who can respawn?"

For years life for Krystal Dunn has consisted of medication and needles with no end in sight. After another failed treatment, hope for a life outside the hospital walls evaporates completely. Krystal must face the cold reality of death with open arms. But just as she welcomes the darkness, Krystal is transported to another planet to take part in a secret event. An event that will end with her being made to mate whoever chooses her. Can Krystal be happy finally, or will she miss her home planet and mother too much? Will Krystal like the alien who chooses her? Let the Harvest begin.

When an exquisitely crafted bronze fish, its eyebrows shaped like serpents, emerges from the depths of an ancient mystery, it leads Wu Sansheng—affectionately known as Third Uncle—into a haunting journey beneath the sea. Once a legend in the tomb-raiding circles, Third Uncle finds himself drawn into a past he'd rather forget when memories of a tragic underwater excavation resurface with uncanny clarity. A decade ago, youthful bravado and a mysterious love led him to the Xisha Islands, where an underwater tomb claimed the lives of everyone except him, including his beloved Wenjin. Now, as history threatens to repeat itself, Third Uncle's nephew becomes embroiled in a web of enigmas, ancient artifacts, and supernatural encounters that defy explanation. He soon learns that the bronze fish holds the key to a greater puzzle—a puzzle that has drawn treasure hunters, archaeologists, and sinister forces alike into a desperate search beneath raging tides and sunken sands. As storms rise and tensions mount, a ghostly ship appears, heralding ominous events and stirring whispers of ancient curses. Strange phenomena haunt those who dare venture into these submerged chambers, and survival hinges on deciphering secrets buried centuries ago. Is it greed or destiny that draws them deeper into darkness, and can they escape the pull of the past, or are they doomed to vanish into legend like those before them? Blending pulse-pounding adventure with eerie suspense, "Raging Tides and Sunken Sands" immerses readers in a gripping tale where ancient tombs conceal both priceless treasures and chilling secrets. Dive into the depths, where history is lethal, every relic has its price, and some mysteries are better left buried beneath the waves.

In a world where trust is a commodity and identities are as fluid as the shifting underworld alliances, one man must shed his own skin to reclaim everything he once lost. When Wu Xie, haunted by his past and the sudden disappearance of his legendary Third Uncle, finds himself wearing an impossibly lifelike mask, he is thrust into the epicenter of Changsha’s ancient tomb raiding empire. Disguised as the very man whose shadow he has always lived under, Wu Xie steps into a dangerous masquerade where every glance, gesture, and silence could mean life or death. The cost of failure? The collapse of a criminal dynasty—and the loss of friends whose loyalty is as fierce as their enemies’ hatred. But impersonation is only the beginning. Navigating a web of betrayal, ambition, and blood ties, Wu Xie must convince hardened allies and cunning rivals alike that the iron will of Third Uncle has returned. Beside him stands Pan Zi, a ruthless enforcer whose unwavering loyalty will be tested to the breaking point, and Xiao Hua, a master strategist with his own secret agenda. As the city’s criminal factions circle like vultures, an elaborate game of deception erupts—one where every player wears a mask, and even the deadliest foes may be family. With Changsha on the brink of civil war, Wu Xie walks a razor’s edge between legend and reality. The deeper he is drawn into the underworld, the more he realizes that strength alone cannot restore order. It will take cunning, courage, and the willingness to become someone else entirely—to embody not only Third Uncle’s face, but also his heart and spirit. In a pulse-pounding struggle for survival and redemption, Wu Xie learns that true power lies not in fear, but in the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood and sacrifice. Will he save those he loves, or will the underworld consume him before he can ever reveal his true self? Enter a labyrinth of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden history, where the greatest danger is not what lies buried in tombs—but what lurks in the hearts of the living.

EXPLICIT CONTENT - THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT AND IS INTENDED FOR MATURE READERS ONLY. FEATURING SEXUALLY EXLPICIT SCENES (SOME OF WHICH ARE NOT CONSENSUAL), VIOLENCE AND FOUL LANGUAGE, THIS BOOK IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. By continuing to read, you acknowledge that you are of legal age and comfortable engaging with mature, adult content. Sofia: I’m human and took a vow with a Vampire. Then my whole world came crashing down when I learned the truth about what he’d done - about why I was now an orphan. This is where my story starts but as I learn more about him, I find myself not being able to live without him. I just have to learn to keep my mouth shut so that he doesn’t kill me for not being ‘subservient’. I’m totally going to die… Aidan: I’m a vampire. Not only that, I’m the current King of vampires. I have done many things over the centuries that I should probably regret. I should probably regret falling in love with a human, but I don’t. Being the reason she’s on her knees with a tear sliding down her cheek though? That’s something I do regret.

Fifty years ago, at Biaozi Ridge in Changsha, a sinister discovery changed the fate of a family of grave robbers forever. A blood-soaked Luoyang spade and the horror of a "blood corpse" turned their tomb raid into a nightmare. Amidst screams and chaos, only one young boy survived, clutching a mysterious silk scroll that would haunt his family for generations. Decades later, in a quiet antique shop near the picturesque West Lake in Hangzhou, the grandson of that ill-fated survivor—an unassuming young antiquarian—finds himself pulled back into a dark legacy he never asked for. When a suspicious man bearing an artifact connected to his family's cursed past arrives, it sets off a chain reaction that he can’t control. He is reluctantly dragged into the world of ancient tomb raiding, mythical curses, and lethal conspiracies. With his eccentric uncle—one of the last legendary tomb raiders of their time—and a small, eclectic group of seasoned adventurers, he embarks on a perilous journey. Armed with an enigmatic silk manuscript that secretly doubles as an intricate map—encoded using an ancient and esoteric method called "word-painting"—the team seeks an ancient burial site hidden deep in the mountains. As the group travels through eerie villages, subterranean corpse caves teeming with monstrous creatures, and cryptic tomb passages rigged with deadly traps, they face sinister betrayals and supernatural phenomena. Corpse beetles, jiangshi (hopping vampires), and vengeful spirits await in the darkness, each guarding secrets best left undiscovered. Among these horrors, a mysterious young man known only as "Poker-Face" emerges, possessing ancient knowledge and a hidden past that could either save them or doom them all. The closer they get to the legendary tomb—a tomb rumored to belong to someone even more revered than an emperor—the deeper the mystery grows. What connection does the silk manuscript hold with the haunting incident at Biaozi Ridge decades earlier? Why did the tomb’s architect incorporate sacrificial burial grounds filled with hundreds of severed heads into its very design? And how does a seemingly ordinary family heirloom tie into a vast conspiracy involving ancient relics coveted by ruthless collectors worldwide? At every turn, the line between ally and enemy blurs. Confronted with ghosts of the past and dangers of the present, the protagonist must unravel his family's twisted history and uncover the truth behind the silk scroll’s ancient code before it’s too late. In a story that masterfully blends archaeological adventure with spine-chilling horror, readers will journey through dark caverns, forgotten tombs, and treacherous landscapes, captivated by the atmospheric storytelling and complex, believable characters. With hidden truths, lost legends, and family legacies intertwined, the novel explores how history's secrets can shape destinies, turning an unsuspecting antique dealer into the reluctant hero of an extraordinary quest. Will the truth set him free—or will it bury him alive? The past waits patiently in the darkness, eager to reveal its deadliest secret.

A vanished star. A secret photo. A love that defies time. Movie Emperor Shen Yi was the world's biggest heartthrob in the 1970s, until he vanished without a trace, becoming a historical enigma. Decades later, modern-day Rong Qian is shocked when a decades-old photograph shows her standing next to the legendary missing star. Her unbelievable discovery launches her into a desperate mission to save him—one time-travel jump at a time. The rules of time are cruel: for Rong Qian, only a few days pass between visits; but for Shen Yi, he must endure years of separation. Now, this elegant, reserved gentleman spends his solitude plotting his next meeting and charming his time-traveling savior. What's harder than a long-distance relationship? A long-time-travel relationship.

Beneath a veneer of ordinary life, Nichole Parker inherits a legacy far more extraordinary and dangerous than she could ever imagine – a celestial globe humming with unimaginable power. Thrust into a world of ancient secrets and ruthless ambition, Nichole finds herself the target of the enigmatic and powerful Lucien Moreau, and the relentless Derek Jones, both drawn to the globe's potential and Nichole's unique connection to it. As Nichole grapples with her father's hidden work, she uncovers abilities within herself she never knew existed, powers linked to the very fabric of the cosmos. Alliances shift, betrayals cut deep, and a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues across the vibrant backdrop of Port Harcourt and beyond. Caught between Lucien's compelling intensity and Jones' unsettling charm, Nichole must navigate a treacherous path, deciphering cryptic clues and unlocking the secrets of the globe before its power falls into the wrong hands. With a looming three-day celestial alignment threatening to unleash unimaginable forces, Nichole must embrace her destiny, confront her family's hidden past, and decide who to trust as the very stars align against them. Will she master the celestial whispers in time to protect everything she holds dear, or will the weight of her inheritance consume her?

《(Gintama) Like an Old Friend Returning》 is a Gintama-inspired romance novel by author Shuishuiyu (also known as Shuiyezi Yuan), published on Jinjiang Literature City. The full text spans approximately 489,000 words and centres on the emotional entanglement between the female lead, Shimizu Tsukihime, and Sakata Gintoki. It faithfully recreates Gintama's signature satirical style while incorporating supernatural elements, resulting in a lighthearted yet emotionally nuanced narrative. Below is a detailed synopsis: 1. **Core Plot** The novel revolves around three bittersweet encounters between the female lead, Shimizu Tsukihime, and Sakata Gintoki. First encounter: Tsukihime, disguised as another, acts heroically. Gintoki watches from afar, smiles faintly, and departs without interaction. Second encounter: They recognise each other in a virtual world. Gintoki accompanies her on a digital Ferris wheel for a full rotation. Yet when the power cuts, they meet again on the real street—still strangers. The third time, after Shimizu Tsukihime personally dealt with their shared enemy, she turned to leave, disillusioned and ready to abandon everything. It was then that Sakata Gintoki finally reached out and took her hand. These repeated missed connections and reunions spanned seven years. Through all her twists and turns, Shimizu Tsukihime never ceased to think of Sakata Gintoki. This persistent affection became a crucial plot thread driving the story forward. 2. **Main Characters and Style** - **Main Character Profile**: The female lead, Shimizu Tsukihime, has a distinctive character design. The author acknowledges she carries some Mary Sue traits—extremely tsundere and delusional in life, though not a saintly type. After rebirth, her personality softens considerably, making her more relatable to readers. The male lead is Sakata Gintoki, and their romantic arc forms the novel's core appeal. - **Overall Style**: The author strives to mirror Gintama's original tone, peppering the narrative with abundant comedic commentary for a lighthearted read. Supernatural elements are also woven into the story, with the author specifically citing Gintama's Senbōkyō Hot Springs arc as proof of these themes' compatibility with the series. However, the author self-deprecatingly refers to this as a “dark history” work in the synopsis. While the prologue appears serious, the overall tone is actually quite whimsical and nonsensical. 3. **Story Development** The early stages focus on the emotional tug-of-war between the protagonists and the female lead's rebirth transformation. As the plot progresses, classic factions and characters from the original Gintama—such as the Shinsengumi, the Spring Rain Pirates, and the Oni Corps—gradually make their appearances. After the Edo arc, the plot largely follows the main Gintama storyline. The female lead, Shimizu Tsukihime, gradually integrates into Sakata Gintoki's world, interacting with characters like Kagura and Shinpachi. Beyond the main narrative, the novel incorporates cross-over elements linking to another character, Sarara, and her story involving Takasugi Shinsuke, enriching the secondary plotlines.

Nia Carter never sought the spotlight or conflict. But a buried secret tied to her family’s past pulls her into a dangerous game of power, loyalty, and survival. At the center of it all stands Damien Thorne, the guarded heir to a global legacy built on influence and silence. As hidden alliances shift and long-protected narratives begin to crack, both must confront a question neither can avoid: What is the cost of truth when the world is designed to resist it? Set against a backdrop of wealth, control, and fragile trust, this emotional thriller explores love, betrayal, and the quiet forces that shape history from the shadows. Because some secrets are meant to stay hidden — and some revelations change everything.