sliceoflife

"The best way to predict the future is to build the machine that creates it." ​The Indian subcontinent is a pressure cooker of Cold War paranoia and aging colonial remnants. While the world watches the borders for the flash of muzzle flares, Karan is looking at a different map—one made of supply chains, energy reserves, and industrial bottlenecks. ​Armed with a "System" that calculates the weight of history in real-time, Karan begins a silent, surgical strike against the status quo. His mission isn't just to win a war; it's to ensure India never has to depend on a foreign power to fight one again.

Tang Ziqian’s greatest dream was to live a simple life with the people he loved most—but even at a young age, he learned that life was never meant to be easy. His parents abandoned him to pursue new love. The boyfriend he had loved for five years cheated on him and left him for his stepbrother. Friends he truly considered family mocked him. And his grandmother—the only person who genuinely loved him—passed away because he couldn’t afford her medication. In the end, everyone he loved had abandoned him. What is he striving for? Why must he suffer? Everything turned dull—a monotonous routine sustaining his existence. In time, he began to "play." Having sex with strangers he met at a bar once a week brought a spark into his mundane life. Unacceptable? Disgusting? Yes. But he grew addicted to the fleeting warmth and sweetness offered by people whose names he didn’t even know. Is this the life he dreamed of? No. He knew this wasn’t the life he was meant to have. He tried to fight against what felt like his fate—but the more he resisted, the worse things became. As days and years passed, he accepted that misery was his destiny. Then one day, he unexpectedly woke up in a new world and met new people. Is this a second chance granted to him—to pursue what he truly wanted? ___________________. English is not my first language. Kindly comment for wrong spelling and grammar. Thank you and enjoy reading.

a new iseaki story and my first book . ash blake is a 30 year old virgin guy living alone in a studio apartment with his pet black cat name kuro peacefully , one day ash came back after his soul devouring office job and find a letter attached to kuro's collar and he took the letter and found out it was a love letter , inside the letter is "come meet me in the park at 6:30 PM in east park " , he shoved the letter inside his pocket and got dressed up and started to walk towards the park with kuro on his right shoulder , one the way to the park , something hit his head and he fainted and we he opened his eyes he saw .................. read the chapters to find more join the discord server : https://discord.gg/syJgNdVS

C Ronaldo: Kai, I thought you were here to assist me and make this interesting. Kai: At first, I did come to assist you. C Ronaldo: Then why am I the assist king? Kai: Because I realized I might be a better carry than you! Don’t be mad—there’s nothing wrong with being the assist king. Everyone’s saying that now, you and Xixi are the only ones below me! C Ronaldo: Bah! Messi: What a shame! Kaka: ??? Beckham: Look at my flying boot! Daluo: I’ll head to your FamilyMart’s Golden Throat Treasures! Ronaldinho: Swing together! Zidane: Take my headbutt! Neymar: Then should we younger ones leave? Kai: We are all football kings—don’t hold back! The music and the dance continue on the green field! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can visit my Patreon page: Patreon.com/PhoeniXcel I upload 2 chapters daily on Patreon! There are 10+ advanced chapters available for you to read. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Su Luo finds himself reborn in the 2013 World Youth Championship, gifted with an extraordinary talent: the Da Luo template, guaranteeing 100% scoring accuracy with every shot! Dominating the tournament and leading the national youth team to the finals, Su Luo's triumph is cut short when he's expelled from the national team for visiting a nightclub. Defiant, Su Luo embraces his rebellious streak, discovering that each nightclub visit awakens new, legendary football skills. [One nightclub visit: Unlocks the Harland template, with unbeatable physical confrontations.] [Five nightclub visits: Unlocks the Modric template, ensuring a 100% pass success rate.] [Ten nightclub visits: Unlocks the Messi template, perfecting his game to a 100% success rate.] Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Manchester City, and other football giants fall to their knees before the "Little Prince of the Nightclub." Guardiola: "Su Luo is top ten in the world when he plays by the rules, but number one when he frequents nightclubs!" Klopp: "Su Luo was seen picking up girls in a nightclub last night? This match is as good as lost." Wenger: "Come to Arsenal, and you can visit nightclubs every day." Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, and Elizabeth Olsen can't resist his charm: "After last night, he's even stronger!" Desperate, the national team begs for his return: "Su Luo, please come back. We won't restrict you anymore!" Witness the rise of Su Luo, as his nightlife adventures transform him into an unstoppable football legend, reshaping the world of soccer with every visit to the club. Disclaimer: This is Translation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon.com/PhoeniXcel Patreon have 50+ advanced chapters for you guys Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Philip never expected his new life to be so… complicated. When a tragic accident in the modern metropolis of Bortinto abruptly ends his struggle for survival, he wakes up as the scandal-ridden heir of a ducal house in a world where magic and science coexist. Any fantasies of an easy, heroic life vanish the moment he realizes that the estate that he is tasked with managing is drowning in debt, and his reputation has been shredded by rumors involving his predecessor’s broken engagement to the socialite Lady Rosetta—the granddaughter of a prince. Even as he scrambles to rebuild his estate’s fortunes—grappling with contaminated land, mounting debts, and shrewed industrialists—he unearths troubling secrets about the original Philip’s heartbreak and suicide. A dark, hidden force seems intent on wiping him out for an unknown reason. As conspiracies emerge linking Lady Rosetta’s departure to these shadowy machinations, Philip struggles to separate ally from adversary, not knowing why this power in high places is so bent on destroying him. Meanwhile, the realm teeters on the brink of monumental change. Technological and social revolutions collide with century-old magical traditions, and war drums thunder on the distant borders. Armed with his modern knowledge of finance—now fused with the world’s burgeoning industrial innovations—Philip attempts to ride the trends and transform his estate into a beacon of prosperity and secure his heirship to the ducal title. Yet each small triumph only attracts more enemies. Tasked by the System with cultivating a supernatural entity while uncovering the real reason behind Lady Rosetta’s canceled engagement and the original Philip’s tragic end, he must also shield those he grows to care about from the looming threats. Will he harness the synergy of magic, technology, and commerce to steer his estate toward greatness, or will malevolent forces quash his second chance at life? Will his second chance at life end the same tragic way as his first?

For fifteen years, Rio dominated the world’s most popular VR game, Evermount. Known across the servers as the Silver War Goddess, she reached Level 243, a height no other female player had ever achieved. Raids, world bosses, hidden dungeons—Rio conquered them all as one of the pillars of the legendary guild Royal Knights. But legends don’t always fall in battle. After years of loyalty, Rio is suddenly betrayed and expelled from her own guild, all because the guild leader’s jealous fiancée couldn’t stand her fame. Stripped of everything she built for over a decade, Rio’s career as the top player ends in humiliation. Drunk, angry, and lost, she wanders home that night—only to be chased down by an annoying fan named Ryota who claims she dropped her wallet. Before she can get rid of him, a devastating earthquake collapses the bridge beneath them, sending both of them plunging into the freezing river below. Just before death claims her, a strange message appears before Rio’s eyes. “Would you like to start over?” When she wakes up, Rio finds herself fifteen years in the past, back in her high school days—one week before Evermount is even released. With all her memories of the future intact, Rio now has the chance to reclaim everything she lost and rise to the top once again. But there’s one problem. The same annoying boy who followed her that night—Ryota—has somehow been dragged back in time with her. Now the former top player must start from level one again… while dealing with a stubborn tag-along who might ruin everything. This time, Rio won’t just play the game. She’ll rewrite its entire history.

You think you can understand Chaos? Foolish! Chaos isn't merely disorder; it is the ultimate paradox, a power woven into the very fabric of reality itself. In a hyper-advanced future built on quantum technology, humanity is awakened by the same energy tearing the universe apart. Abominations from a higher dimension invade, forcing humans to the brink of extinction. In the shadows of this broken world, Missio Augustus wanders aimlessly like a lost soul, trying to find meaning in his solitary existence. Forced to relive his lifelong trauma through the tricks of a ruthless drug lord, he becomes a static being frozen in a rapidly changing world. But as an ancient church emerges to bring Mayhem upon humanity, Demons, Gods, Dragons and Eldritch horrors stir as humanity drives itself to its own demise... This is a relaunch of my original work. I am moving this story from my previous account (SageofMusic) to this new handle (Ekadash). I am the sole creator of Music Box Mayhem.

Ikki Kurogane transmigrates through the world of One Piece and awakens the "All Great Swordsman" system. By defeating swordsmen of the pirate world and claiming their legendary blades, Ikki can participate in the system lottery. To his surprise, this lottery allows him to draw zanpakuto from Bleach! With this knowledge, Ikki sets his sights on various swordsmen across the Grand Line. When the Summit War erupts at Marineford, Ikki arrives with his partners, each wielding extraordinary weapons: Ikki: "Cleave the heavens and moon, Zangetsu!" Nami: "Pierce, Gonryōmaru!" Nojiko: "Purify all, Minazuki!" Robin: "Scatter, Senbonzakura!" Kalifa: "The Flowery Winds Become Disturbed, The God Of Flowers Sings, The Heavenly Winds Become Disturbed, The Devil Of Heaven Sneers, Katen Kyōkotsu!" The assembled Marines and pirates at Navy Headquarters fall silent in shock. Fleet Admiral Sengoku: "All Great Swordsman? What manner of power is this?" Dracule Mihawk: "Zanpakuto? Impressive blades indeed. But to think you could take my sword... How amusing."

As a Bayern youth player, Lu Xiao/ Lance awakens the superstar system. If you stay at the Bayern base for 1,000 days, you can activate the system to extract the top football players template. With 3 days left for activation, he was expelled by the 2nd team coach Erik Ten Hag after his contract expired. No, I have to stay here until the system is activated! Wait, where are the Ronaldo and Kaka templates? Absolute Control? Who is Nagi? (There is no Blue Lock in this world) …… From this day on, a true monster was born in world football! The outrageous moves that can only be seen in comics are reproduced one by one in reality! Guardiola, Ancelotti and Klopp were all stunned! Messi and Ronaldo feel inferior to him: Lance is the only GOAT in the world!

#BoyLove #DanMei #Painful #Tragic #Mature #SliceOfLife #DarkFantasy Genre: Danmei, Boylove, Palace Intrigue, Male Courtesan, Angst, Hurt Author: HuaLuoShenYang Synopsis Is there truly a parent in this world cold-hearted enough to abandon their own flesh and blood? The answer is a resounding yes. Shi Yan Si was neither an exception nor the only one, but he stood as a testament to those whose childhood scars lingered like a lifelong shadow, drifting like a ghost on the fringes of humanity. Abandoned since birth, he was like a fledgling bird crawling through a desolate forest before its wings could even sprout. His only choice: to plunge into the abyss or to struggle for survival, waiting for his wings to grow so he could teach himself to fly. Tragically, those wings grew twisted and frail. Driven by a desperate hunger for affection, he lost himself in the labyrinth of desire. His obsessive love for his sworn brother led them both down a path of betrayal and sin, culminating in the ultimate agony—his eyes were gouged out by the very man he adored. With his own hands, he cast himself straight into a hell of carnal suffering. From the moment of his first breath to the flickering remains of his last, cold neglect and brutal torment followed him like a curse. Only when his spirit was a mere wisp of smoke did he finally stumble upon a fragment of peace called eternity. Love had become a distant, fading mirage—no longer a dream, no longer a hope. Au'Note: Should you discover any grammatical mistakes in any chapter of the story, I would be grateful if you could assist me in making the corrections. Many thanks.

Neva and Rhett, two young souls find their heartstrings woven in love. But just as passion and peace begin to bloom, fate intervenes. Bleak, haunting circumstances scatter blades across their romance, threatening to tear them apart. Ishmael, a man with a heart of thorns, yearns to mend the wound of losing Neva. And in the end, rays of love and joy filter through the clouds of horror that darken his world, as Neva appears before him once more. Twisted fate entangles them all, revealing the Game of Sphere, as misery scorches their souls. A concealed life beyond turns its pages, one after another, gathering a tale where faith and love and grace wins against the doubt and hatred and sin. --- The girl who once vowed to be his forever Now forbids him to ever appear. She refuses to recognize him, Disregarding all he ever was. He vows to protect her. Yet he is the terrifying truth she prays is a lie. He trips her, rips her apart— He's the living tragedy looming over her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth. He is the villain, pretending to be the hero.

Submerged in the emptiness of his former life, he decided to end it all to find peace... but fate had other plans. Upon opening his eyes, he is no longer who he used to be. Now he is Alexei Romanov, heir to a colossal empire on the brink of collapse, where betrayal and war are daily bread. The flames of revolution have been extinguished, but peace is merely a mirage. In the gilded halls of the Winter Palace, amidst palace intrigues and power games, every decision can change the course of history. While industrial machinery and science transform the world, the shadow of war lurks on the horizon. With a past that no longer belongs to him and a future hanging by a thread, Alexei must forge his own destiny. Will he be able to rewrite history and lead the Russian Empire to glory, or will he fall like so many before him? In a world where loyalty is bought with blood and betrayal is a whisper in every corridor, only one thing is certain: there is no room for the weak. Story by Nemryz.

What would you do if almost everyone around you saw you as a hindrance or not at all? What if your own father was one of those who wished you gone? That is the story of Rosemary's life. Ever since the death of her mother during accident where only she survived, Rose has felt useless. Despite her best attempts to ignore the hurtful glances and words of the royal court and her father, she can't help but feel like a wilted flower. It becomes so bad that she considers ending it all, until she is rescued by a handsome young man with cold violet eyes who promises to change her world. ---- Before long, I reached a stone bridge overlooking Kaguya river. Luckily for me, the place was empty at the moment. Although, would anyone have even bothered saving a wretch like me? At most, they probably would have just watched as I met my end in a moment of morbid curiosity. And as I stood at the edge, I remembered all the times I had cried. All the times I had hurt. But now, I was ready. I smiled as the wind whipped around me. It was time to end it. Turning around, I let my body fall backwards into the river. The sky was a sea of stars. The city lights around me sparkled like gems. It was so beautiful. For the first time in a long time, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I didn't regret it. No, I had finally found the courage to stand up for myself in my very own way. The water was high, so the fall itself didn't kill me instantly as I had hoped. As the river enveloped me, I closed my eyes. This was the end of my journey. A journey full of misery and tragedy. If there was another life, I hoped it would be better than this one. "Sis!" I heard a voice scream. Orlin! My brother came for me? What was he doing here? Had he followed me? But why? Did he care about me? Or was it just pity? No, right? Surely at least one person in this world loved me. Why had I given up on myself so soon? I knew he loved me. Yet, I still went through with this stupid decision. I allowed those girls and Father's words inhibit my better judgment... "Sis, where are you? Rose! Please show yourself! I want to talk!" Ore yelled at the top of his lungs. Right, my life was not all misery and tragedy. There were faint glimmers of joy and hope left. Ore was a big part of that. How selfish of me... I was actually about to abandon my brother. I tried to resurface, but my swimming skills weren't the best. To make matters worse, the current was far too strong. If not for the current, I would have at least been able to dog paddle over to the edge with some effort. My right hand broke through the fierce waters and was yanked by another hand. I was pulled out of the murky depths and saw a pair of cold violet eyes staring back at me. Father? No, it wasn't him. Although, those eyes felt familiar. Before I could make out the face of my rescuer clearly, darkness swept over me. Was it too late? I didn't want to die... Not anymore!

Looking for a unique, thrilling, and expansive story? Beware! This story, 19 years in the making, is legendary! Announcements/News: Actively updating — Revised Volume 3 complete, Volume 3 Relaunch Underway! I'm back with Volume 3! Trailer dropped on my YT! A Brand-New chapter every 3 days! Actual Synopsis: Saga 1 - Major Arc 1 (Possible Spoilers) Volume 1: A special family happily lived in a secluded and sacred forest. However, their peaceful lives take a dark turn when two strangers appeared. An evil organization and the dangers of the outside world threaten their lives. How will three boys face against the cruel reality of the world? Volume 2: Three special boys attend an academy, seeking knowledge of the outside world. After a shocking turn of events, they seek to get stronger, obtaining special weapons from a secretive master. With fearsome and hungry monsters in their way, how will they learn to wield such weapons? Volume 3: Three special boys protect their home from a jealous prince and a hungry princess. Everything went as planned until they ended up elsewhere, outside their home... How will they withstand and survive the outside world? Volume 4: Three special boys defend outside society from a giant, fearsome prince. With the outside's military intervening, how will they ally? Also featuring a bittersweet rivalry between two close apprentices and shocking revelations of a dissolved noble family. Volume 5: Three special boys finally invade their enemy's main base of operations. As they confront the leaders, how will they manage a victory over them? Featuring backstories and climatic battles of significant characters. Saga 1 - Major Arc 2 (Possible Spoilers) Volume 6: Three special boys join the fight against new enemies of humankind. Monsters, created and locked up in a dark lab, were released. Featuring a time skip, how much stronger did the boys get? Is it enough to stop their new superior enemies or will they fail at their final mission of saving humanity? Volume 7: Featuring a rivalry between two monster species and an insidious reason for it, how will two young brothers solve the prolonged and bitter quarrel? How will they make it back to their homeland with reinforcements for humankind? Coming soon... Volume 8: Synopsis arriving soon... :) Even bigger synopsis in the auxiliary volume! Say what?! If you want free early access, contact me in my socials. XD Here are my socials: https://linktr.ee/habo_

He transmigrated into the body of a sixteen-year-old boy. Asou Akiya’s new parents were dead, he had no ties, no burdens, no way back; the original owner had left him nothing but a precarious foothold as the lowliest grunt in Yokohama’s most notorious port organization. For an ordinary human without a single ability, simply staying alive was set to nightmare difficulty. No golden finger from the heavens? Then he would forge his own. Four years later. Destiny finally handed him its greatest turning point. After a cataclysmic explosion rocked the city, Asou Akiya, with meticulous calculation and trembling hands, rescued a breathtaking French beauty who had lost all memory. The man had been betrayed, abandoned, left fragile and shivering in the cold; yet beneath that porcelain vulnerability burned a soul of blinding brilliance and combat prowess that touched the very ceiling of this world. “…Who… am I?” “You are a romantic French poet, Rimbaud.” “A poet?” “Yes,” Akiya whispered, voice steady as scripture, “and you are the love of my life.” From that moment, Asou Akiya placed him upon the apex of his heart and spoiled him rotten. He soothed every wound with tenderness, watered the tender shoots of love with carefully tended lies, and watched them bloom. So what if memory returned one day? He had already seized the most priceless treasure in the world. Thank you, Verlaine! The partner you were willing to discard is now my wife. 【Asou Akiya × Rimbaud (French name: Jean Nicolas Arthur Rimbaud)】 {Mon âme éternelle, Observe ton voeu Malgré la nuit seule Et le jour en feu.} O my eternal soul, Hold fast to desire In spite of the night And the day on fire. — From A Season in Hell, Rimbaud

Liam Valiant was an ordinary Pokémon fan from Earth who had just become a college student—until a freak accident suddenly ended his life. Reborn as a younger version of himself in the Pokémon World, Liam is given a second chance to live the life he always dreamed of. But this isn't the Pokémon World he remembers. The anime, games, manga, and other Pokémon stories he knows have somehow become part of a single world, creating a reality filled with familiar faces, unexpected events, and possibilities Liam never could have imagined. With a chance to finally experience the Pokémon world for himself, Liam sets out on his journey as a Pokémon Trainer. With his first Pokémon, Wimpod by his side and a Pokédex in hand, he begins traveling across Kanto, determined to experience everything this world has to offer. Catching Pokémon, challenging Gym Leaders, competing in Pokémon Leagues, Pokémon Contests, Breeding, Cooking, Researching, meeting new friends and rivals, exploring new places, and uncovering the many mysteries of the Pokémon world—Liam wants to experience it all. But knowing the stories doesn't mean knowing how they will unfold. As Liam travels farther from home, he begins encountering Pokémon, people, and events he recognizes from the stories of his previous life. Some are exactly as he remembers them. Others are completely different. And with the worlds of the anime, games, and manga now existing together, Liam soon realizes that even his knowledge of Pokémon has its limits. Determined to make the most of his second life, Liam chooses to carve out his own path without taking away the moments that belong to others. This time, he's not watching the Pokémon world from a screen. He's living in it. Chatgpt was used to create the synopsis since I was lazy and couldn't think of a good one. I only use Chatgpt to help with any writing errors in my story as I want it to be clear. Also it is a big harem, but I will try my best to make chapters for how they fall for him and development for it while making it sub plot so it doesn't get in the way of the story. And the only Pokémon herione is Latias from heroes only. Update: Their will be three other reincarnators. And I was inspired by few Pokémon fanfics and three Chinese fanfics. Out of the Chinese Pokémon Fanfic I enjoyed this one the most, since it was the first Pokémon fanfic. The name and link will be below in case you want to try to read it or if someone wants to try to translate it. The second link has a list of the mc harem. Urban Pokémon: Psychic Emperor 都市神奇宝贝之超能帝王 https://www.qbtr.cc/tongren/4670.html https://wap.faloo.com/500285.html And to be clear this fanfic is my own original not a translation, the link is just for people interested in reading that Chinese fanfic that I read before. Also their is no update time, but I will put time into this one since I have watched most of the anime and played a few games, read most of the adventures manga and a few others.

Deva was regressed back to when he was 10 years old. It was the year 2001. --- Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or teams used in this fic.

After being transported into the world of anime, Akira Fujimiya obtain a mysterious Favorability System, which reward him based on the Favorability of the characters. [Congratulations to the host for obtaining "Enhance Memory" ] Between love triangles, secret crushes, Akira’s life has officially become a full-blown comedy of errors. Yukinoshita Yukino: “I’ll tolerate your nonsense… but don’t mess up my notes again.” Yuigahama Yui: “Akira-kun, you’re the best! I can’t wait for BBQ day!” Miura Yumiko: “Wait… are you really taking Yuigahama to a BBQ? That’s… unfair!” ****** Note: This is just a translation from a fanfic, I repeat this is a “Translation”, which I have just edited a little. So, let's just have fun. I hope you like it! Raw: 二次元综漫物语 Author: 中二的小龙君 If you'd like to support me and read advance chapters Check out my Pa**eon/Zero0000683 Discord: https://discord.gg/DUZS4uXK

Adam's life has been a huge disappointment. Growing up, he was a shy kid with no confidence; he had no ambition; he had no plans for the future. He didn't realize the time flowing by until one day he hit rock bottom. His wealth was taken away from him. He had nothing. Now he lives in a single-room apartment, he is making barely any money; he has no friends, no family, and no lover. He is all alone living a pathetic, miserable life. He is so pathetic that he died in his own apartment, slipping on a beer bottle. But fate has other plans for him. He didn't die but ended up back in the past with an upgraded body. Now, with another chance in life, he is determined to strive for greatness. ____________________ A/N - This is a smut-focused story. Expect a lot of sexual scenes.