spyro 2 shady oasis

Bags of salt, spices and sugar stacked from inside the shop all the way out into the streets. Merchants loaded with goods going flooded the streets with their carriages. The air was filled with fragrances emanating from all manner of spices. It was a prosperous, lively city at the side of the oasis. Sounds of metals being hammered and threads being woven were heard all over the place, as smiths and craftsmen were busy at work in their respective workshops. The banner of the successor of the Kingdom of Swadia—Baron Kant—was hanging on the city gates. The citizens lived peaceful, happy lives, revering their lord from the bottom of their hearts. Soldiers on the city walls armed with crossbows stood guard over the city, and footmen wearing mail armor patrolled the streets.  The place was one of peace and security.

Meet Eren Idril, just your average Joe trying to navigate a world that's gone full sci-fi bonkers. We're talking flying cars, holographic pets, the whole shebang. But here's the kicker: amidst all the flashy gadgets and mind-bending tech, there's something even more mind-blowing going on—mana. Now, this ain't your run-of-the-mill magic trick. Nope, mana's the real deal, and only the elite, the cream of the crop, the Rankers, get to play with it. They're basically like the cool kids in high school, but with superpowers and a really fancy title. But here's where things get spicy. While everyone's busy flexing their mana muscles and living it up in this brave new world, there's trouble brewing on the horizon. Like, end-of-humanity kind of trouble. Turns out, Earth ain't the safe haven it used to be, and now folks are scrambling to find a new place to call home. Enter Eren Idril, the ultimate underdog in a world full of heroes and villains. He's not your typical protagonist, more like the guy you'd find chilling in the background, minding his own business. But when he stumbles upon a power that everyone else thinks is busted, well, let's just say things are about to get interesting. - Grayback

Prince Samir looked at her disdainfully. “You’re not human.” “Aren’t I?” Nazmi asked boredly. “You aren’t.” She rolled her eyes. “Then what am I, your highness?” “A nymph. I can tell.” Prince Samir’s golden orange eyes threatened her. That if she lied again, she would surely lose her life. Nazmi started to panic. She hadn’t felt such genuine fear in a very long time. Time was running out, she needed to try and execute her plan before it was too late – but she swallowed the fear inside her to avoid blowing her cover. “How can you be so sure?” Nazmi laughed. Unfortunately for him, aside from having a lot to hide, playing with fire was her favorite activity. “Is it because you can’t bite me?” His dark skin and glowing eyes looked beautiful in the dim lighting; such an ethereal and lovely appearance wasn’t befitting of a vile monster like a vampire, Nazmi thought to herself. How unfortunate. The vampire hummed in agreement. “I would have ripped your skin and devoured your ichor the moment I saw you if it weren’t stopping me.” “You could always just kill me and drink my blood that way,” she said with a sarcastic smile. “Barbaric, yes, but it seems you and your kind prefer it that way. I’d say you’re animals, but that would be too cruel a comparison. Animals could never be as disgusting as you.” — War between the humans and vampires has gone on for centuries. Bloodshed and domination are all the two races seem to know, and neither side ever show intention for peace. The death toll between them is massive, both mortals and vampires alike. But what about everyone caught in between? Nazmiseia is one of the few remaining nymphs left. Since nymphs are spirits borne from nature, the constant shedding of blood and war has destroyed countless of their homes. Many of the wars took place on nymph land.As a girl, she lost her friends and family all save for her father. He took her to live amongst the humans and blend in, so that they could live a peaceful life. She took up the human-friendly nickname of Nazmi. Her father didn't know that his sweet girl would grow up wanting nothing but revenge on both humans and vampires alike. She is now the age of 20, finally old enough to begin learning how to use her nymph powers. While developing connections with strong people and training to fight, she ends up thrown in the middle of a human-vampire skirmish at the border. Nazmi not only finds herself injured, but captured by one of the most fearsome vampire generals. In the hands of the notoriously handsome and tyrannical vampire Prince Samir, her plans for revenge have to take a backseat to something more urgent - escape! — There will be lots of R18 detailed smut throughout the story. Please be aware! Blood and gore, vivid descriptions of death. Enemies to lovers, of course.~

"There have been rumors, or rather, a myth," Malachi began, the hostility in the air dissipating slightly. "World after world drawn into the sacred grounds of this oasis, the same myth emerges—a tale of an irregular, a player unbound by the rules of floors and reality." After developing what would become the biggest VR game in the world at a young age, Ivan's rise to success was rapid, but his fall was just as quick. Betrayed and having everything taken away from him, he decides to enter the now-dangerous game he had created in search of power, risking death and permanent entrapment. However, he soon finds out the game has become far more than what he thought he made. Lines between worlds blur, and his goals go from revenge to survival, to regaining his position as a god. A god of a reality that is far more than just a game. [Game developer Level 2 skill: Crafting is now unlocked] ------- A/N: Ivan is neither a hero nor a villain; he is willing to do anything for personal gain, regardless of morality. He won't commit evil deeds without reason, but he won't hesitate to do them when necessary. The story starts with a basic plot and might seem like a typical "level up" story, but it's actually way more than that. You'll realize this within just a few chapters. The entire plot is a complex storyline shrouded in mystery. The true core of the story gradually unravels along the way, filled with unexpected twists and turns. I hope you enjoy the story. Thank you for reading!

Whenever werewolf Roni is close to Marcus: a crackle of sexual awareness that's intoxicating and enraging. Marcus is a pack leader who possess power, Roni is toxic in her own privilege- not the kind of female that flirts around with male. Though, Marcus possessive gaze makes one thing clear, he wants to seduce Roni and also wants to make her sit and beg. No matter how repulsive Roni acts towards Marcus, Marcus could still tell that she wants him. A vicious attack by a pack of jackals forces them to work together, the perfect opportunity for Marcus to chip away at her defenses. Roni was the only person that could see past Marcus allure and discover the real person hiding beneath. And for Marcus, having Roni means needing her forever.

In the vast desert kingdom of Aramun, an ancient oasis shrouded in legend promises unparalleled power to those brave enough to uncover its secrets. When an enigmatic scholar, a skilled nomad, and a disgraced prince cross paths in their search for the Shaded Oasis, they find themselves entangled in a web of conspiracies, mystical trials, and personal revelations. The journey not only unearths the mysteries of the oasis but also reveals truths about themselves and their intertwined destinies.

Nasa huling taon na ng kolehiyo si Jerrylyn, nasa huling taon na rin siya sa pagtratrabaho bilang middleman, bilang utusan, bilang "hero" sa mga estrangherong ayaw madumihan ang kanilang kamay. Magkakalayo na siya. Magiging malaya na siya. As she becomes good at she job, things get out of hand when she gets involved with the wrong person.

Wang Chengming traveled through time and space to become the scion of a declining desert cultivation family. Lacking both talent and resources, his cultivation progressed as slowly as an old camel traversing the sand. Until he discovered that by growing a single blade of grass amidst the scorching sand, he could steal the essence of heaven and earth. "Growing one level of seabuckthorn is equivalent to ten days of hard cultivation." In the resource-scarce desert, while others desperately sought treasure in the secret realm, he smiled as he planted his thousandth mutant seed. When the enemy's foundation-building efforts threatened the oasis, he raised his hand and summoned a hundred-mile wall of soul-devouring vines. A thousand years later, the Qingsha Wang family had become a colossus in the world of cultivation. The former desert had been transformed into a boundless oasis.

“Hahaha.” A laughter. Umbrum seemed to be like any other… actually, he isn’t, he is the unusual type. A mage coming from likely nowhere, to join the Esoteric Syndicate, one that did not even have an invitation, who bypassed the formalities by accident, who inconveniently stomped on unspoken rules. Despite living in troubled times where anyone could enter history, he never did, or perhaps, he was forgotten by the era itself. Isolated from the world. Why is it so ? Unfortunately, his true story is one that is untold to people and is deformed as a fiction to scare little children after his death, despite everything, he was not completely forgotten.

Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!