This is the story of a reader who fights for her beloved character to finally reach a happy ending. – – Blurb : Kim Sohyun wins a special event and is suddenly thrown into her favorite apocalyptic novel. A System activates, warning her of Ten Cataclysm destined to destroy the world. Armed with knowledge of the future and the System’s guidance, Kim sets out to change the story—determined to save the man she loves, the tragic male protagonist who was never granted a happy ending. But, every change comes with a price. The world begins to drift away from the story Kim once knew. Amid collapsing fate and endless destruction, Kim must fight against something far more merciless than monsters— the story itself.

Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

Deacon Roth, the powerful CEO of Roth Group is content with his loveless life. But then after a drunken mistake he finds himself married to Haley Slater, a woman who used to be his greatest rival before she quit. It should be easy to divorce afterwards, but circumstances force them to stay together. One year as a married couple. That is what they decide on. But will they really be able to walk away after the year is over? * Haley Slater has had enough of love. So what if she is married to Deacon Roth. They have always been rivals and marriage won't change that. When the year is over she will simply move on with her life and be happily single...right?

Shu Yao has always loved Bai Qi. Silently. Secretly. With the kind of devotion that doesn’t ask to be returned. But Bai Qi has never looked his way—not like that. His eyes have always been on Shu Yao’s younger sister, Qing Yue. Bright, soft-spoken, radiant in the ways Shu Yao was told boys should never be. So Shu Yao stays quiet. He smiles when he must. He bleeds where no one can see. When a high fever forces him to break his routine and drop his mask, everything begins to shift. Bai Qi offers help—clumsy, well-meaning, but blind to the damage it causes. Shu Yao, too used to locking his doors and swallowing his ache, can’t bring himself to let it in. Not when every kindness feels like pity. Not when his dreams are haunted by things he can’t say aloud.

Millie Chen swaps the toxic heat of a high-pressure kitchen for a shimmering rift in her apartment closet and a world starved for genuine flavor. In the kingdom of Valdris, she is a mysterious artisan serving "miracles" from a humble stall, using Earth ingredients that pack a magical punch no mage can replicate. One bite of her pan-seared steak grants temporary iron-skin; a single cup of her secret-blend coffee keeps the city guard alert for days. As her influence grows into a kingdom-wide obsession, the stakes turn lethal. She must deflect the scrutiny of a predatory Culinary Council, navigate the intense protection of a disgraced knight who suspects her origins, and manage the crushing guilt of a life built on a lie. In a realm where food is the ultimate currency of power, Millie discovers that success tastes like copper and adrenaline, and one slip of the tongue could lock the portal back home forever.

Wu Xuan transmigrated to the Douluo Continent, awakening a Wind Element Martial Soul and a mutated Soul-Breaking Spear with Spiritual attributes—two top-tier twin Martial Souls. However, the fatal flaw was that Wu Xuan transmigrated to the declining Po Clan ten thousand years later. In this era of dazzling Soul Tools, hidden weapons were like fireflies compared to the moon. After nearly a thousand years of suppression by the Tang Sect's main lineage, three of the four major single-attribute families had perished, and even the once-powerful Po Clan, possessing the top-tier Soul-Breaking Spear, was on the verge of disappearing from the annals of history. Was joining the Tang Sect ten thousand years ago the right or wrong decision? To prevent her child from following in her footsteps, Wu Xuan's mother resolutely left the Tang Sect. Thus, a new chapter began in the history of the Douluo Continent. An era of zero tolerance for evil had begun! Evil Soul Master: What's wrong with being an Evil Soul Master? Should we Evil Soul Masters all die? Wu Xuan: Nonsense! If you don't die, am I the one who dies? Once you're an Evil Soul Master, you'll be an Evil Soul Master for life!! You dare to suck people's blood today, you dare to eat people tomorrow!! I'm too lazy to reason with you, you don't deserve to listen!! Today is your last day to breathe freely!! You can beg me, but I won't let you go!! Xiao Xiao: Wu Xuan, what does this book mean by humility? Wu Xuan: Humility...............

Das has a good corporate job and a steady life. Till his life is completely upended by his boss's boss, Anjali - a brilliant, ruthless and beautiful woman who is determined to break him. But even the weakest have power and the most powerful have their weaknesses. And everyone has secrets. Where does their cat-and-mouse game end? As I caught my breath and looked up, I promptly lost it again. I had fallen exactly in front of a pair of strappy glittery high heels with pretty feet in them. These led to a pair of incredibly long and flawlessly smooth legs starting at the ankles and continuing up past the knees to widen into shapely thighs which continued up till they disappeared into the dress that hugged them tightly from mid-thigh. This guided my eyes upward to the perfect hips which narrowed into a slender waist...

Logan never imagined he’d hit the jackpot—and even less so that he’d stop being human altogether. But now, stranded in the New World and reborn as a Rathalos, survival is his only goal. Yet even apex predators have their limits. The skies above are vaster than he ever realized. And so begins his ascent… With traits like [Accelerate], [Powerhouse], [Ignition], [Solar Blessing], and [End Zone]— He will evolve beyond Rathalos. Beyond Silver Rathalos. Beyond even the Bright Field Wyvern. Until one day, he becomes a being beyond the food chain entirely—a true Taboo of the ecosystem! .... This is a translation of a Chinese Novel, with minor changes in some parts of the original story. I don't own the picture in the novel cover.

Ryuji a normal guy from Earth, traveled in the world of Demon Slayer, equipped with Hyper-Dimensional System. In his first day he was given a contract with a demon spirit. [Starting Bonus Issued: Demon Slayer Sword x1; Demon Spirit Contract Signed, Obtaining Demon Spirit Devourer] His abilities allow him to consume demons, opening up the path filled with possibilities and challenges for him.

Naruto somehow becomes the jailer for all the the tailed beasts

[Tower Defense & Dungeon Attack RPG] I saw the ending to the game no one was able to clear. But, when I came to my senses, I was inside of the game. In fact, I was in the tutorial stage, a place where strategy was impossible. “I’ll clear this bullsh*t game no matter what…!” Associated Names Tyrant of the Tower Defense Game 디펜스 게임의 폭군이 되었다 P.S. I am not the original author and translator of this novel.So if the real author wants me to delete this then do message me.

Transmigrated into the Bleach world, becoming Shunsui Sakuranosuke Jirō Kyōraku's nephew, Kyōraku Callum, bound to a check-in system. Checking in allows him to grow stronger, and he even obtained a unique time-type Zanpakutō. Time Rewind, Time Stop, Time-Line Severing However, in the perilous world of Soul Society, for his own safety and survival, he resolutely chose to join the Fourth Division.

William watched his family get slaughtered at the dawn of the Apocalypse. A demon placed his brother’s beating heart on his lap before death claimed him. for reasons unknown to him, he woke up inside a novel with a strange yet powerful system bound to him. "For all the demons in existence, I will be their End" "For the one behind the apocalypse, I will become the apocalypse itself" ---------------------- PACING: Stakes will be high, pace will be on the faster side. HAREM INFO: #no Yuri and no incest, not NTR, not all women will be part of mc's harem, and the harem will not be a Pokémon collection, every Fl will be developed and will be given attention. DISCORD SERVER (ASK ME ANYTHING HERE): https://discord.gg/8M4SyARCYQ COVER ART - Ai generated and made by myself

Tower of God, a tower that appeared out of nowhere. All races flocked toward it, entering one after another. They sought to reach the peak of their desires—glory, power, and wealth. Everything could be obtained there. Each floor held countless terrifying trials. On every level of the tower, innumerable lives were lost. Black Crown, the first group of humans to ascend to the highest known floor of the tower: the tenth floor. The place where the boss, Almighty Arken, resided. At that time, Black Crown knelt before Arken—except for one person. Merlin, humanity’s only remaining hope. Using his final spell, he overturned fate itself and reached a point where humanity could claim victory. The Law of Causality exchanged the most desired outcome for the sacrifice of one’s existence. No one remembered Merlin as a member of Black Crown. There was no hero named Merlin who had prevented the destruction of mankind. He was not remembered as a hero, nor remembered at all. But all of that changed after thousands of years had passed. Today marked the day Merlin was reborn, bearing the same name once more. The journey to seek the truth of the Tower of God and the secrets hidden behind it begins now.

In a world where oaths carry power and betrayal is survival, Jorren awakens in the Maw, an ancient labyrinth built on the bones of forgotten gods. Weak, injured, and hunted by shadowy horrors, he discovers a mysterious force known as the Echo — a power that grants glimpses of the future, but at a devastating cost: memory, flesh, or soul. Every step deeper into the labyrinth tests his mind, body, and morality. To survive, he must navigate deadly creatures, ancient sigils, and the cruel bargains of the Covenant system, all while uncovering secrets that could shatter the world itself. Bound by blood, driven by loss, and haunted by the weight of his past, Jorren faces impossible choices: sacrifice himself, betray those he loves, or risk becoming another name etched forever in the Maw. I’m a new writer, and your support means the world! Likes, follows, and Power Stones help me keep building the world of Echo of the Maw.

Born in the slums with no bloodline, no backing, and no blessing worth naming, Kairo was never meant to survive—let alone rule. In a world where academies breed kings, where noble blood decides fate, and where power is inherited rather than earned, Kairo enters the most elite academy not as a prodigy… but as an anomaly. Behind his calm gaze hides something far more dangerous than talent. A shadow that does not obey the laws of blessings. A will that does not bow to hierarchy. As academic rivalries turn into brutal duels, secret societies stir beneath the academy, and ancient bloodlines awaken, Kairo begins building something unseen in history— Umbra, an organization born from shadows, debt, and control. This is not a story of justice. It is not a story of heroes. It is the rise of a sovereign who conquers silently, fights mercilessly, and reshapes the world from the academy outward. From slums to supremacy—this is where dominion begins.

In the magical kingdom of Eldoria, a realm ruled by ancient bloodlines and powerful sorcery, the royal family is on the brink of extinction. When Lyra, a seemingly ordinary girl from a quiet village, discovers she is the kingdom’s lost heir, she is thrust into a world of dark secrets, forbidden magic, and deadly conspiracies. But with enemies lurking in every shadow and a mysterious knight watching her every move, can Lyra reclaim her throne—or will the kingdom fall into chaos forever?

[Warning: Mature Content -- R18] [Initializing System…] [Welcome Player: Jaxon Sterling] [New Identity: Jax Rayne – Extra Character] [System Bound: God-Tier Lewd System] [Core Functions Unlocked] → Stats (Stamina | Charm | Resolve | Technique | Luck) → Skills | Shop | Quests | Achievements | Titles → Devotion Points (DP) as Main Resource He was Earth’s greatest gamer, Jaxon Sterling. Unstoppable in every match, but utterly bored of life. One night, after mocking his sister’s strange “reverse-harem” game, he tried it out… only to wake up inside it. Now, he isn’t the hero. He isn’t a rival. He’s just an extra. Worse, the world he’s dropped into is twisted: Women are powerful, men are treated like pets. Every duel decides not just pride, but property, money… even flesh. The heroines? All from insanely rich families, with influence across nations. But Jax has one advantage [God-Tier Lewd System Activated.] A system that turns lust, devotion, and conquest into power. Every kiss, every moan, every conquest earns him the strength to rewrite this broken game. Now his path is set: Survive Starlight Academy. Conquer prodigy heroines. Break the rules of Aeroria. And rise from extra… to legend. What to expect next? Let’s just say mc banging yanderes, queens, models, princesses or even a granny… no one’s safe from the MC’s world-breaking aura. Romance, drama, and unpredictable chemistry incoming! Content Tags → Smut / R18+ → Harem, Comedy, Action → Game-Elements / Stats / Quests → Genius MC, Cold-Headed, No Beta moves → Slightly towards Netori (Mc stealing well using others wife) → No Yuri → No Netorase / Yaoi / BL → System + Worldbuilding Driven For Character Illustrations https://discord.gg/ht8sfcTCcR

After the Guardian God's demise. Zack inherited his legacy. Zack is a driven individual who wields a lot of power. Will he follow the Guardian God's trail of footprints? Or Will he continue to forge his own legacy? He is intelligent, calm, and composed. When it comes to making decisions, he is decisive. In the world of Humans, Monsters, and other unknown species, he learns and grows. "I know you guys were the most powerful bloodline warriors dispatched to assassinate me. However, in the end, it makes no difference." With a slight smile on his face, Zack ridiculed. "Anything that stood in my way will be obliterated by my lightning," Zack added. "Lightning is Absolute!" ****************************************************** Current Plan- 7chaps/week. For more release, Vote with Power Stones. Target: 1st level- 100PS/Week. Result- 14chaps/Week. ******************************************************* Disclaimer: This is a Fantasy novel. Everything about this novel is Fictional. *******************************************************

Grand Line: Conquer It! lord of the moon Author: Pirate Qin Transmigrating to the Pirate World as the Moon, Shaya remained dormant for five years before awakening Omniscience and Omnipotence, leading a Cosmic Pirate Group to invade the Grand Line! Shaya decided to first subdue the Shichibukai, but Red Hair and Kizaru unexpectedly intervened, leading to a perfect start! "Under Lord Shaya's command, Kizaru! On April 1st, 1520, in the Pirate Calendar!" "Successfully recruited Admiral Akainu into the organization! Reward: salary doubled!" "Akainu and Kizaru, excellent performance during their undercover mission, salary doubled again!" Hearing Robin's report, Kizaru's expression was exaggerated, and he grinned: "Oh my, in a couple of days, I'll recruit Kuzan and Sengoku into the organization. With the salary in place, the Four Emperors will be crushed." Drink the strongest wine, recruit the most powerful subordinates, and snatch the most beautiful women! Shaya, in the name of the Empire, declared to the World Government: "This world, I claim it!" Holy Land Mary Geoise became ruins, the Gorosei died in battle, Imu was on the verge of death, the Celestial Dragons became Slaves, and the supreme power that had stood for eight hundred years became history! Empire... Having traveled to the moon in the One Piece world, Char Aznable, after five years of silence, awakens his omniscience and omnipotence, leading a space pirate crew to invade the Grand Line! Char decides to recruit the Seven Warlords of the Sea first, but then Shanks and Kizaru suddenly appear, leading to a perfect start! "Kizaru under Lord Char's command! On April 1st, 1520 of the Sea Calendar!" "Successfully recruited Admiral Akainu into the organization! Bonus: Double salary!" "Akainu and Kizaru, you performed well during your undercover work, your salaries will be doubled!" Upon hearing Robin's report, Kizaru's expression became exaggerated, and he grinned, "Oh, in a couple of days, we'll recruit Kuzan and Sengoku into the organization. Once their salaries are paid, we'll take down the Four Emperors." Drink the strongest liquor, recruit the most powerful henchmen, and steal the most beautiful women! Char, in the name of the Empire, declared to the World Government: This world is mine! The Holy Land of Mary Geoise was reduced to ruins, the Five Elders died in battle, Im was on the verge of death, and the Celestial Dragons were enslaved. The supreme power that had stood for eight hundred years became history! empire.....

Please note that this work of fiction is not safe for work (NSFW). It contains words, scenes, and phrases not suitable for audiences below 18. Be aware. Leon was your typical guy, perceived as weak in his school because his skills hadn't awakened, even though they usually did at the coming of age. He attended the prestigious Milham's Magic Knight Academy, where snagging the top spot meant automatic entry into the esteemed position of a Magic Knight in the country. Unfortunately, Leon found himself in the lower caste, labeled the most useless student. To top it off, he was tossed into a class that served as a sanctuary for oddballs and delinquents. Yet, he couldn't care less, as becoming a Magic Knight wasn't his goal. Everything shifted when he crossed paths with Shredica, a woman hell-bent on becoming a Magic Knight at any cost. Observing Leon's lack of ambition and his apparent detachment from the academy's pursuits, Shredica saw an opportunity. She decided to exploit him as a pawn in her ascent through the academy's hierarchy. Yet, unbeknownst to Shredica, Leon was not the complacent, unremarkable figure she presumed him to be. *** Join the discord! https://discord.gg/gt4CDGkpEM

"The era of Sukuna was a tragedy, but what comes after is a nightmare. Meet Kaito Arisawa, a Grade 2 sorcerer who was never meant to be a hero. When he uncovers a fragmented ritual meant to 're-stitch' the veil between the living and the Void, he becomes a target for both Curses and the Zenin remnants. In a world where your own shadow can be your executioner, Kaito must learn that to kill a monster, you must sacrifice the man."

Althea Morgan had spent her life taking care of herself. Orphaned, independent, and determined, her world revolved around her studies and her best friend, Vera her family. But one night changed everything. At a high-end bar, she met Cassian Blackwood, the alluring, enigmatic CEO whose presence consumed the room. One night, one intoxicating connection and by morning, he was gone. Leaving her with a secret that could change everything. Now, navigating university life and a growing bump, Althea must hide the truth while keeping her life together. But when fate brings Cassian back, their chemistry reignites, tension explodes, and her secret threatens to unravel both their lives. One night. One secret. One chance to survive and maybe, find love in the most unexpected place.

The world believes the gods fell long ago. What it doesn’t realize is that they were never destroyed — only bound. Vaeloria is a land ruled by hierarchy. Power defines worth, birth decides fate, and ancient systems of ascension keep the strong above the weak. At the center of it all lie the Origin Chains, relics from a forgotten age that are said to govern power itself. Kael Dravenhart is born without status, without talent, and without a future anyone cares about. In a world obsessed with strength, that makes him invisible. Until the chains respond. Marked by the forbidden Mythic Trait known as Chain Sovereign, Kael gains an ability that should not exist — the power to see and influence the bindings that control growth, power, and ascension. What begins as a chance to survive quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Because in Vaeloria, power is political. As Kael rises, he draws the attention of noble houses, imperial authorities, ancient cults, and entities that remember what the world once was. Every step forward tightens the noose around him. Every breakthrough reveals another truth buried by history. The chains were not created to help mortals ascend. They were created to keep gods from returning. Caught between empires that want to control him and forces that want him erased, Kael is forced to confront a choice no one before him has faced — submit to the system that governs the world, or tear it apart link by link. Because if the Origin Chains begin to break, ascension will no longer be limited… and the heavens will no longer remain silent. Chains of Ascension is a dark progression-fantasy series focused on steady power growth, political conflict, ancient myths, and a protagonist who refuses to accept the limits imposed on him — no matter the cost.

Before you stands a living legend. The Laughing Storm reborn. Dragoon, Pyromancer, Hydra Mage. Chain-breaker, Night-slayer, and future Emperor of Valyria. Too many titles? Don’t worry. They all belong to one man. Gendry. Once a nameless blacksmith. Now a force the world can no longer ignore. This is the story of his return and his rise to power.

No one knows where he came from. Not even he remembers it clearly. They called him Malrick. And fate? It dropped him straight into the Marvel Universe... as an infant. Alone. Powerless. Human. Until he was found by Howard Stark. Adopted into a world of ambition, innovation, and cold secrets, Malrick was raised in the shadow of brilliance. Beside Tony, he studied machines, physics, and human nature. But beneath it all, something inside him whispered… Something alien. Everything changed on his 18th birthday. When his cells ignited. His blood shimmered. And the Kryptonian Code inside him awakened. Strength. Flight. Heat vision. Invincibility. And more than that — his unique power to bend time, space, and dimensional laws. He wasn’t just a superhuman. He was an evolutionary apex, the beginning of something greater. From that moment, Malrick's journey truly began. He left behind the shadows of Stark Tower, and stepped into something much larger. A Multiverse without limits. — The T-Virus spread in Raccoon City? He burned it out with solar fire. — Voldemort rising in Britain? He crushed a Horcrux between his fingers. — Darkseid watching from the far end of time? Malrick looked back. — Cosmic Entities and Celestials? They noticed him now. Resident Evil. DC. Swallowed Star. Harry Potter. The Boys. Naruto. Name a world — he walks it. And with each step, he evolves. Absorbing power. Defying fate. Rewriting the laws of existence themselves. He’s not just a visitor to these worlds. He’s their reckoning. "I am Kryptonian. Reincarnator. Multiversal anomaly. I do not follow the legacy of gods or heroes… I forge my own.” One man. Infinite timelines. And a storm coming for every universe that ever dared to write him off. ********************************** Join our discord server Link: https://discord.gg/Mr8Q62CH Support us on patreon (+Gain access to chapters in advance) Link: patreon.com/Zphyr_ ********************************** Check out my other fanfictions, they're good. I promise.

Hashirama Senju didn't have two grandchildren. In this world, he had three. And I just had the luck to wake up in the body of one of them with only twenty years until the most bloody conflict in Ninja history would begin. Survive or die, those are my options.

Original Title: 原神：天使威严？早就被荧吃掉了 Original Author: 东篱小久 Website: https://wtr-lab.com/en/novel/38112/genshin-impact-angelic-majesty-lumine-already-devoured-it-long-ago This is not my work and I’m just making it more readable. The cover also doesn't belong to me. If there’s any errors please feel free to point them out so that I can fix it :) Having transmigrated into Teyvat and becoming Jibril as she wields the power of a God. Jibril still remembers the earnest teachings of her father from her previous life. “Never get mixed up with people who have blond hair or else your life is over.” But… What if it’s a blonde, sweet girl? It’s decided… I’ll use the rewards the system gave me to repay the traveler! However, after understanding the system task, Jibril changed her mind. This is absolutely insane! She would rather starve to death or jump off a cliff instead of doing these tasks! Do it?? Doing it is just perverted!!! But why is it that the traveler and her are getting closer and closer? When Lumine rushed into her arms with tears streaming down her face and saying, “You better pay the price!” and shouting “Unforgiveable!” Jibril knew she was cooked. During that night, the halo above the Flügel’s head had shone exceptionally bright.

Li Yanxu hated work. He had died from overwork....atleast that's what he think, so he don't wanna work. However in this life, he had such a caring family that he had to work....

Lucien Enerth, the hero of the story, comes to church one day. While he is spending time there, The church is attacked by a man in an iron mask. Lucien survives the attack, but he loses his family in the attack.

Tom cloned another self based on himself. Then he found that he could connect the clone's brain with his consciousness. With each clone, he would have one more body and one more brain. His memory, learning ability, action ability, engineering ability, etc. would be doubled accordingly. Facing the vast sea of stars after the inexplicable disappearance of human civilization, Tom had no fear in his heart. "Although I am the only one left in human civilization, there are countless 'me'..."

Ten years ago, mana descended upon Earth in the form of Gates that opened into other worlds. These Gates contained Magical Beasts of unfathomable strength and power that preyed upon humans and sought the destruction of everything around them. But along with the Gates, humans gained the power of Gifts—super abilities that allowed them to fight back against the monsters and take back their world. Now, the Superhumans with Gifts are tasked with defending the people and ensuring that the Gates, which open all over the world, do not bring about the end of them all. ... Jason Marc was just your regular seventeen-year-old high school student whose father abandoned him ten years ago. He worked two part-time jobs while also helping his mom with her diner to aid with the finances, but he could have never guessed that his entire world would change on the eve of his eighteenth birthday. Now, with more power than any one man should possess and an army at his beck and call, Jason works toward protecting those close to him while finding out the truth behind the emergence of the Gates—and preventing the end of the world.