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★Gilded Serpents★

★°*"There is a dance between you and Fate, Mira. Only you know what the future holds."*°★

When Mira is not chosen by any of the four Guardians as disciple, her entire life is changed. A realm bound in eternal war, she is left without path - until one day a mysterious mask stranger takes her away, causing her to question everything she has ever known. Gilded Serpents is a Medieval Fantasy-Romance and the first novel in the Solia Series.

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Heart's tale

A long time ago, there was a planet on the surface of which a real living Heart was beating. Each of its beat gave life to many wonderful creatures, and humans were no exception. Once, during a mountain collapse, they became afraid that something might happen to the Heart, and built a fence around it. And they started arguing about who is the worthiest defender of the Heart. The fence turned into a wall, and the city rose very quickly around it. Everything that people came up with was immediately brought to life by the love of the Heart. So, they created dolls to help themselves, which significantly accelerated the construction. In the time that was freed up, people took up the war. One day they closed the Heart completely, erecting a dome over it. Miracles stopped happening, and the dolls stopped coming to life. People blamed magical creatures for this and began hunting them. And in order not to stop the construction, they began to chip off pieces of the Heart and insert them into their mechanisms. The city continued to grow. Centuries have passed. The city has propped up the sky with towers. Only fragments of the Heart remained, saturating the black smoke with its breath. Factories that produce nightmarish monsters fed on it. With their help, people continue to wage war with each other for the title of the worthiest defender of the Heart. While it is dying. This is where our story begins...

This is a translation in process. So I am open for suggestions and comments on what to improve in the flow of the text.

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Not Your Ordinary War - Legend of the Crimson Queen and the Dark Knight

**Prologue***The year was 2050.*When Alyn Winters was just five years old, the ominous shadow of war loomed over the world. It marked the onset of the Third World War, an event that the United Nations had desperately tried to prevent but couldn't. Nearly the entire globe became embroiled in the conflict. The West found itself in fierce battles with Russia (and the remnants of Ukraine), China asserted its control over Taiwan, Palestine vanished from the geopolitical map, and India relinquished its northern territories to both Pakistan and China. North Korea stood as the sole Korea, and the once-unified NATO had dissolved.At that pivotal moment, Alyn and her family were in France, and she, being the second-born, was merely a five-year-old navigating a world thrust into chaos. Tragically, she lost her entire family in a bombing orchestrated by Korea, targeting the entirety of the EU. Alyn, along with her elder brother who was fortunately at school during their parents' demise, became part of the unfortunate civilian casualties.Similarly, Ryan Philips, the grandson of Leah Philips and a close friend of Alyn's grandfather, Ashton Winters, shared a parallel fate. Alyn and Ryan had been good friends until the age of five and six, respectively. The bombing claimed both of their families, leaving them orphaned. However, their paths diverged afterward – Ryan found a new home with his aunt in London, while Alyn sought solace with her grandparents in Paris. The two childhood friends, united by tragedy, unknowingly embarked on separate journeys, never crossing paths again.*Present year - 2071***Author's Note:** *Welcome to the unfolding narrative! Please immerse yourself in the story and the intricate lives of our protagonists. It's essential to note that the given backdrop is inspired by real-world problems, and the events depicted herein are speculative and not intended to mirror reality. And, just so you know, the UN is very competent!*

Edit: 9/12 - Potential starlet?!?! Damn, is is that good?!

*Enjoy the journey!*
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The Silent Witnesses

【Handsome straight cop/Mixed-race metrosexual forensic pathologist】

They are working together to solve a series of strange cases!

Every serious case tells a story of life and death, laughter and tears,

all awaiting your investigation...

Free Web Version - Quick Links to Split Volumes

🔗【VOL. 1 Top Secret】A pregnant prostitute is found dead in a sub-divided unit of Room 7C of Choi Fung Building. Why are there so many suspects?

🔗【VOL. 2 Twelve Old Men】Twelve old men living alone in the Eastern District commit suicide with a smile on their faces, but the forensic pathologist cannot find anything suspicious in their autopsies.

🔗【VOL. 3 A False Step】Five missing people die on the same day, all showing signs of frostbite. But early spring in Heticity is not that cold!

🔗【VOL. 4 Criminal Minds】The clinical psychologist in the police force seems to have a secret...

🔗【VOL. 5 Bog Body】A rare bog body is found in an old well, marking an important discovery of a mysterious case.

🔗【VOL. 6 The Silent Outcry】An internet celebrity died of throat slit in a hotel. The Serious Crimes Unit solves the case swiftly, but somehow there is something fishy about it.

🔗【VOL. 7 Buried Bones】Thirty years ago, there was not enough evidence to prosecute the suspect for murdering his pregnant wife. Is there any hope of solving the case now?

🔗【VOL. 8 The Goddess of Vengeance】Extra! A rare late autumn typhoon attacked Heticity together with a killer posing as the judge and the "Goddess of Vengeance".

🔗【VOL. 9 The Rainy Night Butcher】The door to the sealed memories gradually opens in a rainy night.

🔗【VOL. 10 Going "Potty"】A series of cases occur, all seemingly related to an odd work of art.

🔗【VOL. 11 The Phantom Rapist】A rapist escapes from a lift leaving no trace. Can he be brought to justice by forensic science?

🔗【VOL. 12 Broken But Fearless】The G.O.A.T. of "Kingdom of Fantasy" vanishes just before his final match before retirement. All that is left is a bloody, broken hand.

🔗【VOL. 13 The Shattered Corpses】The dismembered bodies of an old couple comes as a great shock. Yet it cannot be ascertained which suspect is responsible for the murder.

🔗【VOL. 14 A Lifelong Conviction】Broken body parts from different deceased bodies are sewn up as one. Lying behind are the dark secrets waiting to be spoken out by those silent witnesses.

* Translated from Chinese. For the work in the original language, please visit https://www.penana.com/story/91119/.

* Explore more in The Art of The Silent Witnesses (including fan arts)(Chinese version)

* Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or persons is entirely coincidental. Please do not commit crimes or imitate any dangerous acts in the story.

* If you like this piece of work, don't forget to comment, like and share!

Update every Sunday at 23:00 (UTC +8)

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Blast Protocol

Fire. Bullets. Blades. An army of machines bent on his capture, and destroying and killing everyone—and everything— around him.

And Silas thought that his lonely existence sucked before the car crash…at least then, there weren’t Bio-Droids hunting him for sport in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by A.I. and robots.

Silas was a normal teenage kid before the crash. Normal except for his growing apathy with society and the world around him, made worse by a recent tragedy—an accident he is responsible for. There will be no closure or forgiveness. Only an immense, insurmountable guilt he feels he can never confront or escape.

But then, Silas’ life is violently turned upside-down, both literally and figuratively, in a terrifying car accident. Now, his past problems pale in comparison to his current predicament, where somehow, he’s regained consciousness from the crash in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic hell-hole decades into the future, with partial amnesia and a new metal body, designed for battle and equipped with an arm cannon.

Now, he’s on the run from killer droids, and the army of automatons they control. The only way for him to save the remaining population of humanity and recover his memory is to go directly into the heart of the beast, and forcefully assimilate the abilities—called ‘Protocols’—of his most powerful enemies.

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Nine Lunar Cycles of A Youth's Tireless Toil Ends

In an abode of industry, a youthful figure diligently plied the keys of an apparatus, casting intermittent glances at the chronometer then redirecting his gaze to the illuminated screen, resolutely continuing his labor. For an extended span, he had inhabited this domain. When the cloak of night descended at the ninth hour, the young man retraced his steps homeward to a modest dwelling, observing it pensively, murmuring softly, "At last, the cessation of labor. Time hath traversed significantly—approximately nine lunar cycles, if my calculation holds true."

In the sanctum of industry, a young soul diligently plied the levers of a contraption, stealing fleeting glances at the timepiece before fixing his gaze upon the luminous screen, steadfast in his duties. For an enduring span, he inhabited this realm. As the cloak of night fell upon the ninth hour, the young man retraced his path homeward, towards a modest dwelling, contemplating it gravely, murmuring softly, "At length, respite from toil. Time has journeyed notably—nearly nine lunar cycles, if my estimation holds true."

Surveying his surroundings, he acknowledged this domain yet remained unaware of its precise nature. Nine lunar cycles had passed, yet the fate of his kin—parents and a younger sibling—remained shrouded beyond the distant horizon. Mio lamented, "Ah, might a return to them be within my grasp?"

During these cycles, sporadic were his ventures into the sacred confines of the system's training ground, seeking enhancement for his physical form. Despite the ordeals, Mio did not shun these physical trials.

Glancing at the calendar, he pondered, "On the morrow, the seventh day dawns, offering reprieve. A fitting time to revisit the training grounds anon. Therein lies the quest to fathom the realm of this Kamen Rider."

Fatigue weighed upon him, and he succumbed to slumber upon the bedstead. At dawn, Mio awoke invigorated, hastening through his preparations, nourishing himself, and setting forth towards the training ground.

After sixty intervals, he emerged, bearing bruises upon his physical frame, his stride faltering. Providentially, the system's healing enchantment swiftly mended him. The vestiges of injury vanished, and Mio continued upon his path.

Gazing upon the vast expanse, he contemplated deeply, "Which realm does this encompass? Shall unveiling accompany the pursuit of this quest?"

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Into the Unknown: A Tale of Intergalactic Action

In the year 3045, Earth had become a wasteland. Wars, diseases, and environmental disasters had ravaged the planet, forcing humanity to look beyond their own world for survival. The United Galaxies Alliance was formed, uniting different alien species in a mission to explore new worlds and establish colonies in the far reaches of the universe.Captain Cassandra Rivers was one of the finest starship captains in the alliance. Her ship, the Phoenix, was a sleek and powerful vessel capable of traveling faster than the speed of light. Cassandra was known for her bravery, quick thinking, and unwavering dedication to the mission. She had led countless successful missions, charting unexplored territories and making first contact with new alien civilizations.One day, the Phoenix received a distress signal from a remote sector of space. A research station on the planet Zeta-5 had gone dark, and the alliance feared that it had fallen victim to an unknown threat. Cassandra knew that time was of the essence, and she immediately set course for Zeta-5.As the Phoenix approached the planet, Cassandra could sense that something was not right. The once bustling research station was now eerily silent, with no signs of life. The captain and her crew suited up in their protective gear and made their way to the surface.What they found was beyond their wildest imaginations. The planet had been overrun by a parasitic alien species known as the Xilarians. These creatures fed on the energy of living beings, draining them of their life force and turning them into mindless drones.Cassandra knew that they had to act fast if they were to save the researchers and stop the Xilarians from spreading to other worlds. She devised a plan to lure the creatures into a trap, using a combination of sonic disruptors and electromagnetic pulses to weaken them. The crew worked tirelessly, setting up the devices and preparing for the impending battle.As the Xilarians closed in on the Phoenix, Cassandra gave the order to activate the trap. The air reverberated with the sound of the disruptors, causing the aliens to falter and retreat. The electromagnetic pulses disrupted their neural pathways, leaving them disoriented and vulnerable.With a final push, the crew launched a concentrated blast of energy straight at the heart of the Xilarian horde. The creatures screeched in agony as their energy was drained, their bodies withering and crumbling to dust.The battle was won, but the crew knew that their mission was far from over. The Xilarians had been driven back, but there was no telling when they would return. Cassandra made the difficult decision to quarantine Zeta-5, sealing off the planet from the rest of the galaxy to prevent the spread of the parasitic creatures.As the Phoenix set course for the next uncharted sector of space, Cassandra reflected on the events that had transpired. The universe was a vast and dangerous place, full of unknown threats and challenges. But as long as there were brave souls like her and her crew willing to take action, humanity would always have a fighting chance.And so, the story of Captain Cassandra Rivers and the Phoenix became a legend in the annals of the United Galaxies Alliance, a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable spirit of exploration in the face of adversity.

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