Glad to know that living like him has no appeal for me. Dude had so many options like go to the gym, get a hobby, or take up smoking bud. There is so much he could’ve done before getting into gambling on illegal fights. If I was going to take up a destructive habit it would be one that I self administer. Doing something where others end up with the leverage on you is just dumb because you can’t even sabotage yourself in peace.
But Zero only laughed harder, his eyes wild with excitement. He noticed it when he stabbed the guard in the eye, the look on the man's face when he realized that an ordinary company worker had just ruined his life. A trained, muscular guard defeated by someone like Zero. The sheer desperation in the guard's eyes, the realization of failure—that was what Zero craved. He LOVED it. He fed off the despair, the humiliation of someone trying their absolute best and still falling short. It was intoxicating.
Fantasy · Ullyses1
Nice
"Ding, group member Zeng Peng (69) has joined the chat."
Eastern · Ethereal Like A Dream
The danger of damage with dry firing is for rimfire firing pins that would impact the breech. Center fire is alright to dry fire without issue. And a musket would be an entirely different mechanism. Just pulling the trigger when the serpentine is cocked would not be an issue. The serpentine is where the match is held and would pivot into the flash pan but would not be damaged by dry firing since it's the match that impacts and ignites the powder.
Nothing was shot out. However, the trigger worked as intended.
Fantasy · DamnPlotArmor
If the only way to restore a limb is paying for it that seems exploitable. Cut off both the arms of someone and leave them. They won't be able to do anything with the lack of arms to earn the money so they would need to rely on others or give up. If you really want to exploit you could give loans or sign labor contracts with them.
"Very well." Ambrose walked to the door and exited the clinic. He stood silently on the steps of the clinic and sighed. "I guess I have to go earn money."
Fantasy · Alekzi
This novel takes place in the Philippines which was heavily influenced by Spanish rule and Catholicism came with that. Which is why you see names like Maria and such being used there as well as other areas of the culture. I was asking the question for immersion sake out of curiosity. Didn't expect multiple people to respond getting upset.
Inside the mansion, Maria prayed that the two of them will come back unharmed.
Urban · Malignant
This novel takes place in the Philippines which was heavily influenced by Spanish rule and Catholicism came with that. Which is why you see names like Maria and such being used there as well as other areas of the culture. I was asking the question for immersion sake out of curiosity. Didn't expect multiple people to respond getting upset.
Inside the mansion, Maria prayed that the two of them will come back unharmed.
Urban · Malignant
Nah not for me when you’re still in school you may remember because there isn’t much difference in your routine and such. But once you start working and interact with other people and have an entirely new routine those past school experiences fade quick and then recalling people gets tough.
Although Chen Hansheng was sitting on the ground, he raised his head and puffed out his chest. His eyes were calm as he silently stared at the boy who spoke until the latter felt uncomfortable. Then, Hansheng asked, "And who the f*ck are you?"
Urban · Liuan Huayouming
Deserved for that dumb decision to DD but also just tragic. In the non-novel world he ends up in a perpetual coma after ramming his car into a family of 4 killing all of them. But how great for the rich man to end up in a coma dream re-living his life and allieving his previous troubles and boredom in his second try. One can only hope that the family of lives he ruined is as loved by god as he seemingly is and got a second chance to be the MC in their own story.
Still slightly drunk from the party, Chen Hansheng suddenly turned his wheel and a bright white light shone through his window. Chen Hansheng could not react in time as he passed out to the sound of a loud boom.
Urban · Liuan Huayouming
In my opinion a true god would have emotions but they would all be in a state of equilibrium. A god is very powerful so powerful that we can't comprehend but you don't get to that point being one sided. You need to be balanced or you will break before you could ever reach that incomprehensible state. That balance is what leads to longevity and that longevity is in itself a state of equilibrium and unfeelingness. But not because they don't have emotions but because the emotions are so built up but so equal that they create a unifying and mutually restraining force.
ch 0 2 Will you be my First Wife?
Fantasy · TheHatedAuthor
I really don’t see how this story would progress after this chapter in any positive way without it just being about the MC suffering. The goddess is known now to be omnipresent in this world and she can hear and see all of the actions the MC does and interact with him directly. So if the MC ever did anything smart or gained an advantage the goddess will sabotage him. Unless she is going to be nerfed later or you make her arrogant to the point of being brain dead which to be fair she is already close to being.
ch 0 4 “Big Brother!”
Fantasy · TheHatedAuthor
Hm so is he being schemed against or were they testing his character and reaction?
The communication talisman flashed, "It's alright, but her cultivation is a little low. Moreover, she's a concubine, so he might not take it to heart. Let's see next time. If everything can be discussed, it can be done."
Eastern · Cucumber Lover
My friend - Focus on being present with yourself first and you will open a path for that special person to join your life. Loneliness is self defeating and believing you aren’t whole without another. But others are only meant to compliment your life not complete it. You are already whole so don’t feel lonely.
Bai Yuying also said, "You're happy, so you're naturally fiercer. Do you want to do it a few more times tonight?"
Eastern · Cucumber Lover
It doesn't matter how cleanly the death is the fact that he died in China will raise flags for the powers behind him. Ronald has already shown himself to be antagonistic towards Ye Fan so Ronald would be targeted regardless. The powers of the level implied so far would rather kill a hundred innocent to take down the offender than leave anyone behind. Not only because they need to maintain their image as a strong power but also because of pride.
Of course, they knew that they couldn't act too irrationally and kill Ye Fan now, however, that doesn't mean that they can't slowly chip away Ye Fan's power and wealth now.
Urban · Dudedude5000
The focus on fueling the despair of others is killing it for me…
He knew he wanted to play the game, to chase the thrill of desperation and failure in others. But there was more to it, more to him, and as he descended the stairs to greet his parents, he knew that the answers would come in time. For now, he was just grateful for the opportunity, for the chance to see them, touch them, love them once more.
The Second Chance System: A Life Unbound
Fantasy · Ullyses1