a covenant of thorns

In the enthralling novel "The Covenant of Eternal Evolution," we follow the journey of our protagonist, Zhang Fan, as he delves into a world brimming with fantasy and adventure. Zhang Fan, an ordinary young man, wakes up to find himself unexpectedly a player in the "Ascend to Divinity" game. This game is not just a form of virtual reality entertainment; it is a mysterious universe connecting countless parallel worlds. Here, players are required to complete various tasks issued by the system, undergoing trials of combat and wit to earn precious game points. These game points are extraordinary, allowing players to exchange them for weapons, items, skills, and even mysterious lineages from different games, animations, and novels. Zhang Fan's ultimate goal is to ascend to the revered divine throne, becoming a true deity. Zhang Fan possesses two unique talents: Infinite Upgrading and Infinite Contracts. Infinite Upgrading grants him the ability to evolve continuously through battles and challenges, becoming stronger with each fight. Infinite Contracts allow him to form pacts with various characters in the game world, ranging from majestic queens to innocent girls, and even scheming angels. His team grows increasingly powerful, with each contracted partner boasting unique abilities and personalities. Zhang Fan's adventure in this gaming world is filled with surprises and dangers. He must confront formidable enemies from different worlds, solve complex puzzles, and overcome traps. Each world has its own unique culture and customs, making his journey novel and challenging. As he progresses in the game, he gradually uncovers deeper secrets behind it and its mysterious connection to the real world. "The Covenant of Eternal Evolution" is not just a story about growth and battle. It also explores the relationship between reality and virtuality, fate and choice. As Zhang Fan moves closer to his goal, readers are drawn into a world of imagination and thrilling excitement, witnessing how an ordinary person can become a true god. This tale, filled with magic, combat, and adventure, is sure to captivate all who love fantasy and role-playing games.

Calixto was 'killed' by his own father and was betrayed by the woman he loves. Hundred years later, he was woken up by the same blood of the woman who betrayed him. Will he seek revenge or will he fall all over again?

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] Every piece of her armour will fall under the young General's scrutinizing gaze. *Daily updates / Revised&Resub.* *********************************** Where are you to hide when war comes to find you, but in plain sight, among the fighting armies? Come read the Tale of Tales, Where Flowers shed their petals To unveil deadly blades... *********************************** Soo-Ah, the girl with the heart of a flower had to disguise herself as a boy. It was the only way she could call the battlefield home. But all guises fall under The Generals' scrutinizing gaze. Can she put her trust in Sung-Ho, but most importantly can she trust herself? Time will tell, and a long-lost friend. Follow Soo-Ah as she grows up, unaware of the disaster coming her way, fighting to keep her identity and her life, and thrust into the care of a man who was born to beguile her reason. But now that she got reunited with Jung-In, her beloved childhood friend, she finally has an ally. Unless he has his own plans for her. ************************************* This novel has a historical setting, in old Korea, when the great Silla people unified the lands of the Three Kingdoms. It is a slice-of-life story seasoned with some spice on the side, that will carry you from the rural setting of old villages through the tents of a military camp and all the way to Seorabeol, the capital city. 18+ rating - explicit scenes of sexual nature, mild violence, death on the page. The story is divided into a 3 books series(projected chapter count: 200) [Cover design by author_aruel]

An ordinary high school girl, Anran, has her life changed forever by her grandmother's bizarre wishes. She steps into a mysterious town full of vampires and enters the Sacred Court Academy. On her first day, her classmate at the same table turns out to be His Royal Highness, the heir to a noble duke. But before she can get used to her new surroundings, fangs in the shadows can't wait to reach out to her. Attacks come out of nowhere and danger looms, but that's only the beginning of the nightmare. Since then, a succession of mysterious and fascinating vampire dudes have burst into her world, each with an unknown secret behind them, dragging her into a whirlwind of deep, unsettling mystery. When an ancient witch doctor's bloodline awakens within her, Anran realise that her own life is tied up in a shocking conspiracy. In the dangerous and seductive world of vampires, she searches for the truth while struggling with the complex emotions of the vampires. With love and hate, blood and tears intertwined, what will be the end of this interracial love and thrilling adventure?

“The one you don’t have feelings for will be the one you fall for. But the one you think you adored once will be the one you will hate with your soul. Beware of the sweet honey that will blind your judgment, but follow the scent of flowers. They will be the answer to your hunch. And remember, you are nothing but a pawn to these up high, so keep your eyes open and your mouth shut.” When Akila, a normal young girl, is kidnapped to have an offspring in order to provide an heir for her king, she is thrust into the middle of a power struggle between the gods and the mortal realm. After being captivated by her emerald green eyes, Ramses IV decided to make her his queen. Who could have predicted that a chance encounter would eventually result in the end of his reign? In the midst of the anarchy, the sorcery, and the magical beings, how far would Akila go to save her child? Would Ramses choose to make his new family his priority? His Sister? Or his kingdom? Disclaimer... This book might be built on some real facts and accurate events but the story and its characters are all made up and doesn't represent how the Egyptian history was or its reality. This entirely is a work of fiction and shouldn't be taken as reference to anything related to this civilization and its history.

Moao was a feared Necromancer who plunged the nations into chaos on her quest to rid herself of the curse by the God of Reincarnation. After her death as the feared Necromancer, she expects to find herself in a new world as a newborn baby. However, she wakes up in the same world as Mo Zao, a completely different person. Soon after, she reunites with her greatest enemy: Raylon, the Prince of the Phoenix nation who suffered as a result of her dark desires. Raylon's righteous and fair personality was completely transformed. He now killed on a whim, was quick to anger, and had a violent nature. What was the point of her returning to the world she ruined? Was she meant to fix her wrongs? Was she meant to be punished for her sins? And what will happen if the Phoenix Prince discovers her identity? Updates daily (~1500 words per ch)

FRAGILE HEARTS-BOOK # 1: ROSES & THORNS Isabelle Rose Edward is your charming, beautiful and kind yet clever, witty and confident 23-year-old English girl looking for a way to make a name for herself without her family's influence. An up-and-coming designer, she faces hardships as she struggles to remain steady in this competitive world, but is determined far too much to let any hurdles stop her. Adam Thorne is the same 27-year-old cold, ruthless and arrogant CEO of THORNE, looking for new ways to torture people, as some may say. Men cower at his name and women fall at his feet, both wanting to be admired by the most eligible bachelor and business tycoon in the country. With determination, pride, and lots of money to throw around in common, will sparks fly or will disaster strike as these two cross paths?

"In a kingdom shrouded in deception and marked by the scars of the Vuhranil war, a decade of political turmoil threatens to crumble the monarchy. Alicia Iko, a newly appointed State Guard, is entrusted with the kingdom's last hope: to locate and harness the powers of the dark bender, the world's most formidable mage capable of manipulating the enigmatic forces of the Null realm. As she embarks on her perilous quest, she faces a relentless sect of malevolent magicians, power-hungry celestial beings, and the sinister Vurhans, embodiments of pure evil. Alicia must navigate this treacherous landscape to restore order and prevent the dark covenant from obliterating the keepers of the covenant. Will she prevail against these formidable foes, or succumb to the seductive grasp of the dark covenant?"

The person who was locked away inside the thorn-covered tower was not a princess, but a witch who employed the powers of Darkness. A brave young warrior came searching for the tower in order to kill the witch. – Light would force the darkness to recede, and grant her eternal rest. The witch wished. That things would end with, ‘and the hero lived happily ever after killing the witch,’ like in the fairy tales. And so, she had devised everything to happen in accordance to her wishes. But the boy, who had grown up in but no time at all, would make the unfamiliar face of man’s from time to time. “You want me to kill you..? Do you really think I’ll let you go?” Reality was very different from fairy tales. “The people don’t know of the precious treasure locked away in the tower. I won’t let anyone else have this God given treasure, this crown of God surrounded by thorns that no one else could recognize.” The warrior gave the witch a slow and deep kiss. “I am the true victor, and no one else.”

In the shadows of New York, 17-year-old Gianna lives a sheltered life, blissfully unaware of the hidden truths that bind her to a mysterious legacy. As her 18th birthday approaches, whispers of her father's death and long-buried secrets begin to surface, thrusting her into a world of deception and intrigue. As she navigates the complexities of newfound power and betrayal, Gianna must uncover the truth about her past while transforming from a timid girl into a formidable force. In Legacy of Thorns, every revelation could be the key to her survival—or her undoing.