a distant echo

An ordinary urban youth enters an ancient cemetery where the gods and demons of the East and the West are buried. Here, the remains of countless ancient immortals and demons are frozen, and the ancient magic treasures buried with them are also frozen, as well as the mysterious inheritance left by the immortals and demons! How will he live after returning to the city?

In the middle of a deserted island, a small boy wakes up with two sets of memories: one from his few years of life and the other from a man who lived to adulthood and achieved great things. When he least expected it, a powerful master appeared on the island and took him in as a disciple, revealing a shocking fact: magic exists in that world, and, thanks to it, humanity managed to conquer the galaxy. If you like it, you can support me on patreon.com/lordanl and get up to 10 advanced chapters.

Peringatan! Konten Dewasa 18+ Yang dibawah umur jangan coba-coba ya. Blurb~ Aku memerhatikan mereka. Ke lima anak yang kini berjalan mencari tempat yang di sebut rumah. Mereka tak menggunakan kuda atau yang lainnya, hanya mengandalkan kaki-kaki bersepatu kebesaran. Langkah mereka ringan, senyum mereka ceria, bahkan ketika mendapati air hujan turun dengan derasnya. Mereka bertarung hebat, menghindar dari jeratan laba-laba yang menunggu mangsa. Walau akhirnya tersengat juga. Mereka hampir mati, ketika halusinasi menghampiri. Tungkai-tungkai itu bergetar, semuanya hanya mimpi. Tak ada tempat yang di sebut rumah. Aku tak bisa mengatakannya. *** Berjalan di sisi lain, kendaraan berlalu lalang, kota seperti biasa, ramai dan riuh, sepanjang yang bisa kau lihat, hanya ada gedung gedung tinggi hampir menyamai langit. Saat itu, salju pertama turun. Gumpalan putih jatuh satu persatu memenuhi jalanan dan rerumputan. Dari balik kaca jendela yang mengembun. Orang orang berlari menghindari sesuatu. Sesuatu yang tak bisa ku lihat sebab tiba-tiba saja dunia menjadi gelap.

Ding Yuanying, a business genius working for a private equity firm in Germany, used his extraordinary means to invest funds raised in Germany into the Chinese stock market, using "cultural codes" to frantically plunder China's wealth. Later, he had a change of heart and decided to leave the company, but this decision came with severe consequences. He paid a heavy price, with all his dividends frozen, and he was so poor that he had to eat instant noodles every day. When he returned to the ancient city to "retire," he met Rui Xiaodan, a female detective who grew up in Frankfurt and now works for the local police force in the ancient city. Their relationship evolved from acquaintances to close friends, from a pair of audiophiles to passionate lovers, unfolding a spectacular, romantic, and legendary love story from heaven.

As the Nine Dragons Syndicate tightens its grip on Southeast Asia, a new and enigmatic leader emerges from the shadows. Known only as The Jade Dragon, this figure is unlike any of the original nine—an outsider whose ambitions threaten not only the region but the very balance of power within the syndicate itself. The Jade Dragon's rise sparks internal discord, pitting the nine original leaders against one another in a high-stakes struggle for dominance. Amid this chaos, Felix, a former enforcer turned reluctant ally, leads a team of unlikely heroes in uncovering the syndicate's long-buried secrets. Their investigation reveals a chilling truth: the Jade Dragon is linked to the very origins of the syndicate, holding the key to its rise—and potentially its fall. As the team dives deeper, they discover that the Jade Dragon’s plans extend beyond crime and corruption. Harnessing ancient curses and cutting-edge biotechnology, this new leader aims to unleash an environmental catastrophe that could reshape the region’s resources for their control. David, still grappling with the power and burden of the Dragon Crown, must confront the haunting visions it brings, which are tied to the Jade Dragon’s dark legacy. Mayang, whose plant-based abilities are fading, must rediscover her connection to nature to counteract the syndicate's devastating environmental damage. Clarissa, driven by personal loss, infiltrates the syndicate's fractured inner circle to exploit their infighting. Thalia, with her psychic connection to Southeast Asia's ancient spiritual roots, begins to see visions of a greater threat—a prophecy of the “Tenth Dragon” who will bring either salvation or destruction. The stakes rise as the syndicate unravels from within. The Jade Dragon manipulates the chaos, forcing old alliances to shatter and new alliances to form. Trust is a fragile commodity among the team, especially when Felix's shadowed past resurfaces, and his loyalty is questioned. Even more dangerous

Ellis Langston, a brilliant but naive electrical engineer, gains precognitive abilities after a near-drowning accident. Struggling with guilt and the consequences of his well-intentioned choices, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to accept uncertainty and the complexities of altering fate.

Chris and Sophie made an agreement to marry each other till the time Chris's father(who was suffering from a lung disease) dies. It has been his father's wish to see him get married , he just want to grant the old man last wish. Sophie accepted the proposal and wanted nothing in return. She doesn't know him enough, she started working as his assistant not long ago, so why agree without hesitation. Does she love him or Does she have other motives or is she just a puppet that someone else controls? . Read to find out. ****************** Lots of twist and turns, betrayal, loyalty, trust, love, romance, hatred, revenge, pain, sympathy, tears, joy.

Kael disparaît une nuit sans explication. Il se réveille face à une vérité que des entités cosmiques avaient scellée depuis des millénaires, afin que les humains n’y aient jamais accès. Dans un monde privé de magia, quatre Temples anciens dorment encore… et l’un d’eux réagit étrangement à la présence de Kael. Son arrivée déclenche une chaîne d’événements qu’aucun mortel n’était censé provoquer : un mécanisme oublié, une prophétie étouffée, et surtout le début d’un Test destiné à juger les êtres de cette jeune planète. Écho après Écho, Kael se retrouve confronté à des épreuves aux côtés d’autres humains, dont le but réel est de déterminer s’ils possèdent — ou non — les qualifications nécessaires pour s’ouvrir aux autres mondes. Il n’est pas un héros. Il n’était pas prévu. Mais quelque chose, dans les profondeurs, semble l’avoir toujours attendu. Echo of the Past est une dark fantasy lente et méticuleuse, où chaque Écho compte et où rien n’est précipité. Et derrière ces épreuves s’étend un chemin où un monde titanesque et sans fin vous attend.

From my childhood, I was living a mixed life. Was I blessed or was I cursed? I had a contrary view over my life. But I was never alone despite everyone around me abandoning me. Another voice was echoing through me, telling me to not be afraid. At one point, I almost succumbed into a life under the shadow, but someone eventually pulled me out of it and placed me under the spotlight. I thought I was freed forever, but the Echo told me that I was wrong. And it was all proven true on the day I discovered the true face of my beloved, who cheated on me without any shame. That day, I felt my world breaking apart. We were always together, I thought we would be together forever. Like some sort of beautiful fantasy. Silly, yet warm. Somewhere I could escape to. A home. It wasn't too much. But somehow, it all started that day. Or did it start before it? I don't remember. My memories are failing me. He told me I shouldn't stay. He told me I'll only get hurt no matter how I try to please him. He did not lie… Then, why did it hurt so much? Maybe because I truly loved him, seeing him with another had me broken to pieces. It wasn't fun, but… It wasn't the worst. That day, I finally decided. ‘Leave.’ It was as if a trigger had been pulled, and my life moved again in a hectic direction. I've met people I thought I won't be meeting again, and was stranded between so many fights of interests. I could only fight for myself there. This time, not only the Echo was with me. Another person was there, supporting me unconditionally. Giving me the confidence to move. Still, I will forever wonder… What choice is the right one? I guess I'll never know until I reach my destination.

Kael vanishes one night without explanation. He wakes to a truth that cosmic entities sealed away millennia ago, ensuring no human would ever reach it. In a world devoid of magia, four ancient Temples still lie dormant… and one of them reacts in a way only Kael can trigger. His arrival sets off a chain of events no mortal was ever meant to ignite: a forgotten mechanism, a smothered prophecy, and the beginning of a Test designed to judge the inhabitants of this young planet. Echo after Echo, Kael is forced to face trials alongside other humans — trials meant to determine whether they possess the qualifications to open their world to others. He is no hero. He was never meant to be chosen. But something in the depths seems to have been waiting for him all along. Echo of the Past is a slow-burn dark fantasy, where every Echo matters and nothing is rushed. And beyond these trials lies a path where a titanic, endless world awaits you.