absolution jeff vandermeer

Adam Croft, a scientific prodigy was abducted. Not by man, neither aliens nor a sick god. He was abducted by the Devoid space. A world between existences. Good thing he had a self created cheat code, he mastered something impossible in a world as mundane as ours. Plunged into worlds where battle for survival is the norm and unable to return home. He must navigate the chaos of different worlds, struggle and scheme to get stronger with comrades and friends that his journey and battles shall bring him together with, those that shall live and those that will fall by the road on the climb to the peak. Experience Adam's journey as he breaks limits and discovers the secret of this multiverse, a journey to the apex of reality itself.

Damien Smith's life is in shambles. Betrayed by the woman he loved, he buries himself in his grueling construction job, hiding a dangerous secret beneath his calloused hands and steely gaze. Enter Isabella Mateo, a timid newcomer running from her own past. When a chance encounter brings them together, neither expects the spark that ignites. But one passionate night leaves them both burned, and Damien's walls grow higher than ever. As Isabella fights to find her strength in a new town, she stumbles upon a world she never knew existed—one where monsters lurk in the shadows and hunters stalk the night. At its center stands Damien, a man more beast than human. With danger closing in and secrets threatening to tear them apart, Isabella must find the courage to embrace her newfound power. And Damien must decide if he can risk his heart one last time. In a world where the line between human and wolf blurs, can two broken souls find the strength to love again? Or will the hunters claim more than just Damien's hide? "Lunar Absolution" - a tale of primal passion, second chances, and the strength found in letting someone in.

Zoren Veyric is an 18-year-old boy from a family of geniuses, each with an IQ of over 200. However, despite his lineage, the public believed his IQ was only 80 because he never displayed the same extraordinary abilities as his relatives. One day, demons and monsters suddenly attacked Earth, invading everything and mercilessly wiping out humanity. Zoren witnessed the death of his entire family. Overwhelmed by trauma, he eventually died, unable to cope with the devastation. But then, a mysterious being summoned his soul. Zoren discovered that his IQ was actually unmeasurable, a level of intelligence so high it could not be quantified. Realizing this, Zoren vowed to take revenge and destroy every demon and monster that had wiped out humanity. With his unparalleled intelligence, he began to learn magic on his own, mastering it through sheer strategy and cleverness. Now, equipped with magic and an unmeasurable mind, he must outsmart and defeat his enemies. His success depends entirely on his ability to learn and adapt. Will he become a hero for humanity or a villain in the eyes of his enemies? If both roles are cruel, then perhaps the only question that matters is: Who will succeed in the end?

Alexandra Veneur was born into the hunt. A destiny and birthright she refuses. She ran to escape but ended up in the arms of the prey, or was she the prey? James Richards the alpha of his pack. His duty to the pack is what drives him but when he found her it felt like everything changed. Discovering the truth might mean death for him and everyone he has sworn to protect.

#fl #quicktransmigration #system #villain In the vast time and space, some worlds based on novels were in the verge of destruction. Villains were rampant and resentment was overwhelming. Thus, the system, the villain, was born. So the system proceeds to save the world and earns endless merit! ... (an ominous feeling was felt by the system...) ... So the best and grandest host saves the world and earns endless merit! ... However, there seems to be something wrong... Huh? Why is the villain in cahoots with the host? Huh? Is the original villain so coquettish? {{Host! You're not supposed to be the villain!}} the system despaired, if possible. ... Later, the system..., Look the other way, and fall into ignorance. Anyways, the host is the boss.

Jeff the killer died. Captain Edmund put an end to the monster with a gunshot. Year 2008, time has passed, Josh and Daniel are plagued by a void where the soul should be, and they try to fill it with any means. The search for satisfaction will link them to the killer's legacy. Witness the beginning of a dark universe.

Keputusan yang tiba-tiba diambil oleh salah satu penulis kesayangan di sebuah penerbitan bernama Aline Publishing membuat sang CEO, Aline Anderson harus turun tangan sendiri menyelesaikan persoalan ini. Sang CEO yang tak pernah tampil di muka umum pun mau tak mau harus mengambil langkah frontal demi keberlangsungan hidup perusahaannya. Sang penulis emas yang lebih dikenal dengan nama Penulis Bertopeng hingga sekian lama tak diketahui identitas aslinya selama dia berada di bawah bendera perusahaan Aline, hingga suatu saat mereka bertemu dan sang penulis yang menawarkan kesepakatan di luar dugaan Aline. Kesepakatan apakah yang ditawarkan oleh sang Penulis Bertopeng? Apakah Aline akan segera mengetahui identitas asli sang penulis kesayangan? Kemudian bagaimana kehidupan Aline selanjutnya ketika dia telah keluar zona nyamannya?

When the universe was created, nothing significant happened. When the universe was destroyed, nothing significant happened. When the universe was created again, nothing significant happened. When the universe was destroyed again, nothing significant happened. But while the second universe was still around, everything significant that could possibly happen, happened. This is that story. Or is it? Maybe. Probably not. You'll have to read it to find out. I think.

Zhan had just visited the Festival of Lights in Niagara for the first time with his childhood friend—But just as he was about to confess, 300,000 people from all over the word had vanished along with Zhan. Families mourned over their disappearance. The Day of Judgement. They were sent to the Tower of Absolution, a death game meant to satisfy God, and bring salvation to all. The Tower itself was a living nightmare for those who didn't know how to fight, to those who just wanted to lock themselves up in a cheap inn. And whithis the Tower, awaits 1000 floors. God didn't even want them to survive. He wanted despair. ->->->->-> Read it!

Fu Shinian, an extra character in the original book, awakens to find that her whole family are the vicious villains in the story. Her father, unable to establish relations with the Marquis Changping's residence, is demoted and exiled by the male lead. Her mother is beaten to death on the road to exile, and Aunt Cheng is humiliated to death protecting her chastity. Her elder brother opposes the male lead to win over the female lead and dies saving her. Her elder sister makes life difficult for the female lead, and after their father is exiled, she is divorced by the male lead and sent to a pleasure house. To protect her family and change their tragic fate, isn’t it fair for her to absorb all the male and female leads' fortunes? * [Ding! Male and female leads' fortune -1000, Fu Mansion's fortune +1000] Mr. Fu: "I attended the morning court session, why did His Majesty promote me again!" Madam Fu: "I went to the temple to offer incense, and the master said I was surrounded by a powerful purple aura!" Aunt Cheng: "How did the Cheng Family suddenly become the imperial merchants!" Elder Brother: "It seems like I suddenly have gained intelligence, I know all the exam questions!" Elder Sister: "How come right after I broke off the engagement, Little General Gu came to propose?" * The Marquis Changping can only live to 25, in two years the title will belong to the male lead? She frantically absorbs the fortunes of the male and female leads to boost the Marquis Changping's fortune! During the plague lockdown, Fu Shinian brings medicine and travels long distances into the city to safeguard his health. He understands the girl's intentions, but he only has two years left to live, how can he drag her down. However, why does his heart ache so much watching her with someone else? Finally, the Marquis Changping forces Fu Shinian into the corner of the study, lowering his head to seek her lips: "Niannian, I was wrong."