Before Feng Yi ascended the throne, no one wanted to marry this prince who lacked presence and was out of favor. After his ascension, the harem was filled with the daughters of high-ranking court officials. They were an eyesore to look at and vexing to deal with. He felt that even favoring them would defile his own dragon body. He decided to choose a woman with a fiery, arrogant, domineering, and jealous nature to enter the palace, to cast all this "trash" into the Cold Palace on his behalf. Song Yunzhao had transmigrated to ancient times for fourteen years, all the while laying low and just trying to get by. She was just waiting for the plot to begin, then she would transform into a villainess—arrogant, domineering, fiery, and jealous—so that she would be rejected from the selection and could then choose a husband to live a carefree and happy life with. Later, Song Yunzhao watched as His Majesty smiled at her with immense indulgence and said, "Zhaozhao, come here." Song Yunzhao immediately felt that something was terribly wrong, a chill running up from the soles of her feet. The damned Emperor wore a gentle expression, but his eyes were as cold as ice; he clearly wanted to use her as his blade!

He fell in love with the bastard. ........ Rai Est, a 33-year-old high school teacher, was suddenly transferred to Silverlake High School, a tiny school buried in the countryside. With only a few days to settle into his new life, Rai struggled to find a place to stay. Fortunately, the kind principal, understanding his situation, offered him a place in a house he owned and rent out. But Rai quickly learnt he wouldn't be living alone. Sharing a house wasn't supposed to be a big deal. A roommate or a housemate sounded harmless enough. Well…no. It's bad. Very bad... Because the person he has to share the house with turned out to be someone he already knows. Zade Grey... ZADE FUCKING GREY! They shared scars, fights, curses and a lot of 'nice memories' from their school days. It must be fate. After almost fifteen years, the ultimate enemies are reunited. And, one is very excited...

Five years of marriage filled with love and devotion, she exhausted herself day and night for him, only to meet a tragic end unwillingly. Upon rebirth, she throws a divorce paper in front of him, "Divorce!" "Fine!" The man, enraged, slams the table and makes a call to the secretary. Five minutes later, Aurelia Shaw receives a message on her phone, "Mason Nightshade, are you crazy! Why did you transfer all your assets to my name?!" The man pretends to be pitiful and loosens his tie, "Wife, I'm now penniless, please take me in." Damn~! Can someone tell her why this guy seems like a completely different person after her rebirth! (This is a dual rebirth story. When the reincarnated female lead encounters the reincarnated male lead, the cold male turns into a warm loyal puppy. In the past life, you ignored my love; in this life, the male lead starts a long journey of tirelessly pursuing, loving, and pampering his wife with no limits.)

My wife is pretending to be a bad student again. ###### After raising a foolish wife for nineteen years, she left a divorce paper and ran away! Sitting in a wheelchair, he looked calm: "She doesn't know the way, she won't get far." The subordinate reminded: "Madam has run abroad to compete..." Young Master remained expressionless: "She is a bad student, always last in every competition." The subordinate wiped his sweat: "But, Madam is a judge this time..." Mr. Emperor furrowed his brows: "Heh, what does a country girl know besides planting?" The subordinate wanted to cry: "A global top academic competition... in the men's category... as a judge..." He, who has a leg condition, suddenly stood up from the wheelchair: "I'll go compete!" = = At the competition venue. Looking at his foolish wife dressed as a man, handsome and charming, dominating all the awards; then in a long dress, radiant and mesmerizing, becoming a goddess revered in the fields of global medicine, pharmacy, botany, and even astrophysics... His eyes deepened: "No matter how amazing, she's still my woman!" Who would have thought, she arrogantly tossed a divorce paper: "Here, sign it!" [1v1 sweet love story, both heart-wrenching and heart-warming]

Darlings, the new book "After the Marquis's Mansion Cannon Fodder Heard My Inner Voice, They Went on a Plot-Killing Spree" is now available. After drinking too much at a banquet, she accidentally transmigrated into a novel tailor-made for her by her younger cousin, becoming the ultimate villainess. The original owner of the body was lazy, gluttonous, and stupid, acted up relentlessly, met a tragic end, and didn't even leave a whole corpse behind. Despite clearly having the looks and the figure, it was as if she were blind, hopelessly in love with the male lead. She went down to the countryside for him, took the initiative to take care of his food, clothing, and daily life, and even funded his dates with the female lead. Despite all this, she was happy to endure it... Gu Jiaojiao: "What intense and twisted jealousy could lead someone to write me as an imbecile? But no matter, I'm here now, and the plot must be rewritten."

She was cruelly calculated by her half-sister, resulting in a tarnished reputation, and her mother passed away with resentment. Six years later, she returns to the country with her son. The little guy actually proposes marriage for her on a live streaming platform: "Hello everyone, I am Song Dabai, my mommy is Song Yinyin, my daddy is... hehe, I still need a daddy! Handsome uncles willing to be my daddy, please marry my mommy soon!" A few days later, that diamond-grade man who drove countless women in the Imperial City wild with fascination appears and from then on, he entangles her. A sweet love story with a 1 to 1 pet romance.

Ethan possessed everything one could desire, wealth, happiness, luxury cars, and a loving girlfriend. He had never fought a day in his life, but then suddenly, he woke up in a different world. A world where destruction and bloodshed was the norm. A world where the weak had no place to survive. Ethan now possessing the body of a boy who had failed his awakening twice and was on his last try, now stood in this world. Can Ethan who never fought a day in his life survive in a world where battles and death occurs every second, minute, hour and day. Would he rise through the ashes of the world, or would he burn with it. ____________ Kofi bonus chapter link: https://ko-fi.com/lordtee Discord Link: https://discord.gg/ZNUNmJEEVC

I was reborn as Portgas D. Ace, the son of the Pirate King. In the original story, I was supposed to live in the shadow of my father’s 'sin,' join Whitebeard as a loyal son, and die with a hole in my chest at Marineford. To that, I say: Screw the plot! I didn't come to this world to be a tragic footnote. I was born with a soul mutation that grants me two Devil Fruits, a monstrous reserve of energy that never fades, and a Conqueror’s Haki that screams for the world to kneel. I’m not playing the 'Good Son' for Whitebeard, and I’m certainly not running from the Marines. I’m founding the Eclipse Pirates. I don't care about the Pirate King's throne—I'm going to be the only Sovereign this sea has ever seen. The era of 'The Son of Roger' is over. The era of the Eclipse has begun. [OP MC | Dual Devil Fruits | No Whitebeard | Ruthless Progression]

Title: Reborn as a Villain With Infinite Mana In a world where heroes are praised and villains are hunted like beasts, one man is betrayed by those he once protected… and reincarnated on the wrong side. This time? No rules. No mercy. No limits. He awakens with infinite mana, a power so vast it bends reality itself. His goal isn’t to save the world. It’s to burn it down... or reshape it in his image. But the more power he unleashes, the more he draws the attention of forgotten gods, ancient beings, and secrets that were never meant to be unearthed. Redemption? Revenge? Domination? He’s no longer a pawn. He’s the player now.

Medivh has transmigrated, but he isn’t panicking at all... Why? Because there’s no point in panicking when you’ve landed in the world of Fairy Tail, where the danger level is set to MAX! Seriously, how is one supposed to fight the final boss who is immune to magic? Better leave that overpowered mess to the protagonist... As for Ian, all he wants in this lifetime is to lay low and live a carefree life in the Fairy Tail Guild. That was the plan until the year X778, when a little crimson-haired rice dumpling knocked on his door. From that moment, Ian unlocked a dream simulation ability. Thus, Medivh began jumping across countless timelines, saving tragedies from unfolding. In one of his dreams, he traveled 400 years into the past and took down the general who had abandoned Irene. He also saved Gray’s family and Ur, and effortlessly wiped out Deliora in the process. He reunited August with Mavis, and casually sent August undercover to the Western Continent. For the longest time, Ian thought it was all just part of a dream. Then Irene dropped the bombshell: “Yes, Erza is your daughter.” Medivh: “Huh?!” Selene: “Ian, you need to own up to your actions.” Medivh: “Own up to what? It was all in a dream! Can’t I cut loose a little in my own dreams?” ---------------------- Advanced chapters at p@treon

Thousands of years ago, humankind left the Old World. We enter a new age where science and magic are no longer opposing concepts. With these new opportunities came danger in the form of the Dark Races and the ones that named themselves Gods. However, if there was one thing humans were good at was their ability to destroy. Humankind fought and carved a bloody path into the new world. Cain's luck had never been good, but his destiny changed forever once he decided to harden his heart and face the world without fear or hesitation. --Godslayer Humankind's motto.-- We can comprehend the supernatural. We can dominate the supernatural. We can kill the supernatural - Adam, Emperor of Godslayer Humankind, The First Titan. Current schedule: 21 chapters a week. Bonus chapters: Over 600 power stones: 3 extra chapters. Over 800 power stones: 6 extra chapters. Over 1200 power stones: 9 extra chapters. Discord channel: https://discord.gg/R666sNEdrU

Hanekawa is transmigrated to a body of Kumogakure's spy inside the Konoha and become Tsunade's disciple Will he stay faithful to Konoha, or he ended up betraying Tsunade?

Himanshu was just an ordinary eighteen-year-old—an orphan scraping through life—until a heated argument about Karna and Arjuna became the last conversation he would ever have. Struck down by a god’s wrath for daring to question divine actions, his life ends abruptly… but not completely. Before his soul can fade into oblivion, he is summoned by Lord Shiva. Declaring that Himanshu’s death was unjust and premature, Shiva offers him a second chance—one bound not by mercy, but by purpose. A sacred duty awaits him in a world where Dharma is on the verge of collapse. Reborn in the era of the Mahabharata, Himanshu quickly realizes something is terribly wrong. The timeline exists. The kingdoms stand. The great war approaches. But the one who anchors destiny itself… Lord Krishna is missing. Without Krishna, the balance between Dharma and Adharma begins to shatter. Heroes waver. Villains rise unchecked. Fate itself grows unstable. Armed with three extraordinary boons—a mysterious system that rewards his actions, unnatural luck, and unmatched talent in all arts and combat—Himanshu steps into a story that was never meant to unfold this way. But in a world where destiny has lost its guide… Even the smallest change can birth unimaginable consequences. As he navigates alliances, alters events, and challenges the very will of the gods, Himanshu must confront a terrifying truth: Is he here to save this world… —or to decide if it deserves to be saved at all? ====================================== (Author note:) This story was a heavy A.U and all those characters belong's to the OG creator of the epic. Except the Mc and Oc. And I would never disrespect them. I hope you guys give me your opinion and idea's. WARNING: If you don't feel like you dislike A.U on Mahabharat then there is a chance you might not like the story. And the story won't just follow the book or any serials. It's A.U so might feel a mix kind of feeling. Bye guys I hope you enjoy the story.

In the stellar universe, there are many civilisations. Among them is the beast taming which is one of the top in the universe. In this civilization, Jin started his future by signing contracts with his pets. He cultivates them and becomes strong in this universe. He discovers his past and train hard to get revange with his pets. But he didn't know that the pets he raised had become his husband and chase anyone came near him. Then as they became strong they started forcing them on Jin. Jin was shocked by their actions and he gradually fell for them. Watch how Jin travels in this universe with his beasts. How he uncover his past and gets revange. On the way, he fell for his beasts and he becomes the bearing wife of the house. With a word from him the planets shake but with his cry his beast husbands tame him in the other way. _____________ “Master, can't I lick you? I want to lick you so bad.” A certain dog claims. “Master , don't listen to this barking dog. You should bear many children for me. You promised me.” A little black dragon spoke. “Why are you all forcing yourself on master? I am the one who accompanied him from the beginning and our bond is the strongest among all of us. Honey, call me hubby and I'll make you more happy.” A pure scaled little white snake spoke. “Little white, how can you say that? Master, this little snake is bullying me by saying that I am the last and with the least right to be with you.” A starry gray horse spoke with a pitiful expression. Jin watched them arguing and he felt a headache coming but he said coldly, “No one is allowed to touch me for the next 3 days, otherwise….” Everyone became silent and the little beasts became horrified. “Master, we are sorry.” they spoke in unison but it was no use. {it's a smut novel but it all started after the beasts can transform in human form. This is an original work of mine like the [BL] The Supreme one with his 4 husbands. I hope that readers will like and add this to their library.}

Aiden Nightshade wakes up in a dark, unfamiliar forest with no memories of who he is or how he got there. The air is thick with danger, and monstrous creatures lurk in the shadows, watching him. Before he can even move, a glowing panel appears in front of him. [Welcome to the Ultimate Bond System.] A cold, synthetic female voice echoes in his mind. It tells him to tame the beasts, bond with them, and grow stronger together. But this system isn’t normal. When Aiden forms a bond with a beast, it doesn’t just become his companion—it transforms into a powerful humanoid woman, one who still has the instincts and memories of the creature she once was. They aren’t just allies. They feel his pain, share his power, and their devotion to him is absolute. As Aiden explores this strange world, he quickly realizes something—no one else can do what he does. Other tamers can control beasts, but they can’t make them evolve like he can. They do have a system but nothing like his. With his growing army of beast-women by his side, Aiden will carve his own path, breaking the rules of this world. And when he discovers that the deepest bonds unlock unimaginable strength, he understands one thing—this isn’t just about surviving. It’s about rising above everything. It’s about domination. In a world ruled by beasts, only one man will stand at the top. --- Release schedule: 12:00 PM IST --- Support this story by adding it to your collection, giving Power Stones, and Golden Tickets! For private discussion, reach out on Discord: https://discord.gg/2zz2Csj9UQ ---

Distant green mountains, a secluded village, and an ordinary youth whose only goal was survival. Yet, a mundane mortal life transforms into the arduous path of cultivation. In such a place, who is genuine and who is a facade? Who will be the one to finally find themselves as an eternal companion of the bright moon? The world of cultivation begins from this moment Support my Patreon (ekkothedemon), which is ahead and has free chapters. (Chapters upto 1600 on patreon. scheduled upto chapter 800 here , which will be sometime in June to get to Chapter 800)

Ayan lived a quiet life filled with routine, silence, and nothing to look forward to—except one thing. The virtual world of Aetherion. There, he met Aelira, a gentle NPC who felt more real than anyone he had ever known. She smiled, she remembered, and she cared in ways that didn’t feel programmed. Until one day… she spoke to him. Not to his character. To him. Thinking it was a glitch, Ayan stopped logging in. But her voice didn’t disappear. “Why didn’t you come?” And when he finally saw her in the real world— She pushed him. When Ayan opened his eyes again, he was no longer in his world. He was inside Aetherion. And waiting for him… was the girl who was never meant to know his name.

One moment, Harry is a prisoner—scarred by war, bound by loss, but unbroken. The next, he’s flung decades into the past… staring into the eyes of a young, dangerously brilliant Bellatrix Black. Now history hangs by a thread. With the future unwritten and both their fates unraveling, they must decide: Will they rewrite the world—or destroy it all over again?

After many years, he return back to his home country, Canada. He started his life as a normal student. But fate had different plans. He swore to protect his loved ones to matter the cost. This is the story of a boy named Ethan

After a brutal magical war that reshaped Britain, Harry Potter becomes a feared symbol of rebellion. Disillusioned with the corrupt Ministry he once served, he joins the Phoenix Legion, a revolutionary force fighting for change. But when time itself fractures during the attack on Hogwarts, Harry is thrown back into the past— Time travel

#Fantasy,#Action,#system,#Gods,#Dragons,#HunterslikeWarrior... Betrayed by humanity. Executed by the Gods. Reborn for Vengeance. Leon Carlton was a hero—until he slew an Apostle to save the world. For his "crime," he was branded a traitor by his country and disowned by his own blood. In the hallowed halls of the World Constellation Association, the very people he protected watched as the Chaos Gods claimed his life. But death was only the beginning. From the depths of the Great Abyss, the Fallen Gods have reached out with a dark pact. Reincarnated as a Demon with the power of an ancient Dragon God, Leon returns. No longer a savior, he is a relentless machine of slaughter. The gods think they are safe on their thrones. They are wrong. I am coming for them all. ------------------------------------------------------ please read and enjoy the experience... ------------------------------------------------------ I am new to this field. My English is not that fluent, it's my second language, so grammatical & spelling errors may occur, so please forgive me ....

I didn’t expect that a game with Pokémon-style graphics, gameplay like Yu-Gi-Oh, and a bunch of other things would drag me into this world... Was it because I called it a cheap knockoff? Reference: Pokemon and Yugioh you can see this at fanfic if you want Note: I drew heavily on ideas from Chinese novels name "The Villainous Young Master Just Wants to Live a Laid-Back Life" I've read, so this work is somewhat similar, but I will write the plot differently to avoid being too similar.

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com A Mountain of unknowns. A chasm of certain death. A city of bones, red rock, and flesh. A place of buried history, And of fragmented memories. A place where secrets dwell in the walls, the ground, and even the air. Join the Explorers— Athalia, Enza, Sariel… What happened in their past? Uncover the laws of this bizarre world for yourself. Who built the city? What’s in the chasm? What exactly is the Mountain? What lies at its peak? All questions must be answered. …but time is running out…  …One day, a giant hourglass appeared in the sky over the city of Alavieska. Engraved upon its border were twelve unmissable words: “If the Mountain has not been summited when the time runs out, the Memory Reclamation will begin!”

“The more I resist you— the deeper you settle.” He was never meant to want an Omega. Not because he refused, but because his body never allowed him to. Vyn is the “Untouchable Ace” of AXIOM—an elite S-Class Alpha defined by cold precision and absolute, frigid control. He maintains his status by hiding a volatile truth: a pheromone disorder that turns every Omega’s scent into a sensory assault—a biological glitch his instincts reject, violently and completely. A fated bond was never an option. Desire, a possibility he forced himself to bury beneath the glitz of the stage. Until Elio. The ethereal center of the rising group ELYS, Elio is a haunting paradox. An S-Class Omega—warm, angelic, and adored—yet beneath the idol’s glow, he remains a 'defective' rarity. He is searching for his own answers in an industry that demands nothing less than perfection. The moment they collide, Vyn’s system doesn’t just break—it rewires. It isn’t the rejection he expected, it’s something far more dangerous. A starving, magnetic pull. A hunger that defies every instinct he has spent a lifetime perfecting. He fights it. He claws at his own nature. But in the end, he always crawls back. In an industry built on power, perfection, and carefully buried truths, rivalry turns personal, desire turns obsessive, and control begins to slip. Because while Vyn is struggling against something his body was never meant to feel—Elio is chasing answers…and a past that was never meant to be uncovered. And the deeper Vyn falls into something he cannot name—the more it becomes clear.. what exists between them feels dangerously wrong. Not instinct. Something far more dangerous. And he lingers far deeper than he should. — Hello! I’m so excited to finally share this story with you. This novel was inspired by TeeTeePor or PorTeeTeePor. While I didn’t use their real names, you can imagine Vyn and Elio as them. Before you take the plunge, I have a little confession: I’m quite new to the Omegaverse! I’m doing my absolute best to write this without making it sound like a complex manual, so please bear with me as I find my footing in this world of scents and soulmates. I’m learning the "rules" right along with you! This story follows its own Omegaverse rules and lore. Some concepts, dynamics, and biological traits may differ from what you are familiar with in other Omegaverse works, as this universe has its own worldbuilding and internal logic. A fair warning: This isn't a fluffy romance. Things are going to get sensual, intense, and dark. If you like your love stories with a bit of a wicked edge, you’re in the right place. Please don't be a silent reader! If these characters are making your heart race (or making you scream), leave a comment. Your feedback is the only thing keeping me sane while I navigate this dark, spicy world. I hope you love the chaos! ~khloeberry

Thrown back into the chaotic 90s, Sean Carter claws his way to the top—using modern knowledge to become the richest arms dealer alive. Just when he thinks he’s won the game… an owl delivers a letter from Hogwarts. Turns out, this is the wizarding world. But Sean isn’t your typical wizard. When Voldemort shows up threatening domination, he doesn’t get spells thrown at him—he gets a gun pointed straight at his face. Boom. Problem solved. Meanwhile, Sean starts reshaping the entire magical world, bringing in tech, shaking traditions, and turning everything upside down. As pureblood pride collapses and even Slytherin’s reputation flips on its head, one question remains—what happens when a modern arms dealer rewrites the rules of magic itself?

In the year 2100, Kael Draven dies... only to awaken in the body of an exiled primitive tribal boy. Alone. Starving. Surrounded by deadly beasts and warring tribes. Just as death seems certain— [Primitive Development System Activated] With modern knowledge and a mysterious System, Kael must build a village, unite tribes, and forge a civilization in a world where only the strong survive. But the deeper he ventures into this ancient land, the more terrifying the truth becomes. Every civilization that reaches a population of 10,000... disappears. Can Kael uncover the mystery before his people become the next to vanish? I am the original author of this novel and I will also be publishing it on Royal Road under the account Zayden01.

Reincarnation in a game as the Main Antagonist. It could be a novel itself, but that was what I dragged myself into. In the famous and successful game [Princess And Dragon] As if my life wasn't shitty enough, a bastard brought me in that hardcore violent Dating Sim Game and in the body of the worst villain and [Major Antagonist Edward Falkrona] If I want to survive, I have to become strong. If I want to be strong, I have to join the Academy and by joining the Academy, I will meet these guys... Yeah, I'm obviously speaking about the Protagonist, the Main Heroines, the Villainess and all the villains. Am I destined to watch that protagonist build his harem in front of me?! =========== For the illustrations and questions: https://discord.gg/47PvntgB3K

[MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY] (fast paced, no overlying on descriptive scene's as it consumes neuron cell's and it will skip his shota period) kuraiya our MC is both lazy and assertive, he will appear quite powerful, so not too much will be shown about it, also he plans to live freely and grow a family in the process. PS: I will be posting immediately on this site, so expect a few minor mistakes for a few minutes, also I won't be paywalling the fan fic either. 'I was just minding my own business until 'poof' I was a child of four again and not in the usual world but the damn scheming type ninja world. after failing my graduation at the ninja school, my system decided to wake up and play with me. oh and the system is even lazier than myself but at least it gave me a bloodline that will make even otsutsuki tremble.' ps: I don't own the original works of Naruto and dragon Ball, go support the original creators. note: this isn't translated I'll be making it myself, so don't expect, fast uploads.

Every five hundred years, darkness returns to Neptunia. When magical corruption reaches its peak, the Demon King is reborn, and the Chosen Hero, blessed by the Archangel Uriel, rises to stop him. This cycle has never failed. Until now. Using a forbidden relic that reveals the future, Uriel witnesses a catastrophe: twenty years from now, Neptunia lies in ruins, the Hero is dead, and the Demon King sits upon the throne of a fallen world. The reason? A curse. The White Witch has stolen the Hero’s power before the final battle. Uriel, greatest strategist among the archangels, realizes this future can still be changed. Not through divine intervention. Not through another chosen one. But through a single ordinary human from Earth. No legendary bloodline. No hidden power. No heroic destiny. Only one impossible mission: Find the White Witch. Stop the curse. Save the Hero. Change the fate of an entire world. Wolfheart is a dark fantasy isekai about fate, sacrifice, and the idea that even an ordinary person can leave a mark on history. My book will also be available on Royal Road.

"I dodged Truck-kun with a parkour backflip. That should've been the end of it." After evading certain death with sick moves, genius programmer Runar thought he was safe—until the truck transformed into a freaking autobot and apologized for having to kill him anyway. "I just graduated from Truck Reincarnation Academy! I can't fail my first mission! My classmate will mock me." Now reborn on Telstra, a world where cultivation meets sci-fi, Runar discovers the ultimate cheat code: runes are the programming language of reality itself. While everyone else grinds through cultivation realms, he's copying physique runes, optimizing techniques, and debugging the universe. But in a cosmos where aliens hunt humans, ancient supremes have left for realms beyond, and power is everything—staying low-key might be harder than he thought. One day, he'll find that desperate truck and give it the beating it deserves. Check out my new Novel " Ruination Battle God: Conquering the Heavens with My Beauties". It's really good try it. I believe its my best work yet. Smut, Overpowered, smart, revenge. I think you will enjoy it. Also, I mainly write comprehension novels. I believe knowledge is power. So, most of my main characters in my novels are always book smart. Consider supporting me on https://ko-fi.com/sorion Or donating on Paypal to [email protected]. Don't send me weird emails

“Our business is life itself.” “We contain, we control, we protect, we are the first line of defense for mankind, and we will never retreat.” –William Russell – In a world without Special Containment Procedures (SCP) Foundation, But there are abnormal phenomena, events, and individuals. Then, people will live under fear. In the future, the world will fall into darkness and destruction. In order to avoid this fact, a desolate nobleman established a company called Umbrella. Mingmian is an international monopoly and has a very high evaluation. The dark side is to hold up a protective umbrella for the entire earth. – There will be classic SCPs in this book, as well as original or movie anomalies and creatures for containment.