Toronto, Canada, 2006. A few months after the worst year of the Iraq war.<br><br>Gabriel Navarro splits his time between his job slinging ink at the Atlantis Ink tattoo parlor, and working on his master’s degree in fine art. Gabe is twenty-two, sure of his beliefs and his artistic integrity, and na?ve enough to think he’ll never have to compromise. And then one night Jake MacLean walks into the shop and changes everything.<br><br>Jake Maclean is twenty-eight and a veteran American Army pilot. He's been staying with his ex-pat sister in Toronto while he tries to get his life in order. The problem is, he can't. After his disastrous final mission in Iraq, he's overcome with anger and survivor’s guilt, trapped in a losing battle to atone for a failure he’s sure can never be forgiven. Left without hope, he decides to have his memory of the mission tattooed on his back, with the condemning words: God Will Judge Me. He doesn't expect to fall for the tattoo artist.<br><br>Gabe falls just as quickly and deeply for Jake, though Jake's reluctance to talk about what happened frustrates and worries him. Gabe knows Jake isn't doing well, but accepting Jake’s claims that he's "fine" is far easier than dealing with the frightening truth. But soon it’s horribly clear Jake can’t control his panic attacks or flashes of violence, and he's getting worse. If Gabe can’t help him face his demons, Jake is headed for a crash -- and there’s every chance he’ll take Gabriel down with him.
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First Tattoo
*Please keep in mind that this book describes cancer, death, depression and self-harm in detail.
Dawn Wood is a healthy girl, in the final year of high school. She always has prepared to be a kind girl. However, when she comes out as a pansexual and get diagnosed with small-lung lung cancer(SCLC), her life suddenly changes.
Follow the story of Dawn and her caretaker, Lucas Johnson, through the eyes of Lucas.
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Tattoo Awakening: All Kinds of Divine Beasts Carved on My Back
A series of unprecedented events occurred here, with various creatures going berserk and undergoing violent mutations, mercilessly slaughtering the once dominant species—humans.
Conventional weapons were no longer humanity's trump card.
Fortunately, humans also underwent mutations.
At specific times, humans would experience bloodline awakening, gaining the inherited powers of various ferocious beasts.
The transformation of Xu Mo, who gained a system, was even more incredible.
He awakened the bloodline of the ten ancient divine beasts, leading humanity to reclaim their dominant position once again!
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Beyond the Mysterious Tattoo
8 supernatural heroes scattered across the globe.
When evil takes over, will they find out the hidden meaning of the tattoo they possess in time to save the world that are oblivious to the fact that they even exist?
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The Tattoo King's Secret Lover
Lisen Lee a young man carzy about his work and his hobbies gained himself the tattoo king title. Also a scerect owner of a multinational company. He chooses to keep in the shadows only comes out when necessary. Is suddenly breathtaken by a damsel he never seen before who becomes he's secret lover. The desire and passion to want becomes stronger. Yet there's tragedy as he soon to be wed and she has a less steady realtionship. What will become of the tatoo kings scerect lover. Will he own her or lose her. Will Lisa Emma give in or push him away
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My Succubus Tattoo
This story is about a 19-year-old female that had trouble right around the corner. Her name is Lilith and this is her new life
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Beneath the frigid landscapes of Sweden lies a web of lies, corruption, and deadly secrets waiting to be unraveled. At its heart is Lisbeth Salander—a fiercely brilliant hacker with a mind like a blade and a past that refuses to release its grip. Scarred but unbroken, she’s an enigma: a defender of justice for others but a loner battling her own demons.
When disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is offered the chance to salvage his career, he accepts an unusual assignment: uncover the mystery behind the decades-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger, the beloved niece of a wealthy but dysfunctional industrialist family. The Vangers, cloaked in wealth and power, harbor dark, sinister truths. As Mikael digs deeper into their history, he finds himself drawn into a chilling maze of family betrayals, unspeakable crimes, and a legacy of violence that stretches far beyond what he could have imagined.
Forced into an uneasy partnership with Lisbeth, Mikael discovers that she is not just an ally but a force of nature—a woman capable of uncovering truths no one else dares to see. Together, they peel back layers of deceit, facing a torrent of threats, lies, and mortal danger. But as they close in on the truth, Lisbeth’s own shadowy past rises to the surface, threatening to consume her and derail their investigation.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a masterful tale of vengeance, justice, and redemption. It is a gripping exploration of the boundaries of trust, the price of truth, and the indomitable strength of those who refuse to be silenced. Unflinching, riveting, and deeply human, this is a story that will haunt you long after the final page.
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18 Chs
Tattoo Awakenings
A series of nine stars occurred here, and various creatures violently mutated, killing the former overlords – humans crazily.
Thermal weapons are no longer humanity’s trump card.
Fortunately, mutations have also occurred in humans.
Human beings will awaken their bloodline at a specific time and gain the inherited power of various ferocious beasts.
And Xu Mo, who obtained the system, was even more outrageous.
He awakened the bloodline of the ten ancient beasts and led mankind to regain its dominance! !
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10 Chs
The girl with a tattoo
Dani a chestnut headed girl that goes on and on dating girls just to feel the pain that she lost back then. Taking advantage for the people who wants to be with her. Then Riley show up a cheater or player who doesn't care about feeling of other just to pleasure. She cannot contain from what she had until she met her . They collide by fate meeting at the bar and many ways. Making to think of meant to be
Will Dani change so as Riley?
Will They conquer what they do to their life?
are they going to be together?
*KINDLY DONT STEAL ANY NOVELS YOU'VE JUST READ. BE INSPIRED INSTEAD.
Authors Note
This is base half reality and its my first time to write like this. Also this my own story again no Collab. No edit and it may had wrong grammar so don't judge me cause English is my second language. I'm a Filipino writer. Plz mention this to your friends who miss BG
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Spirals: Tattoo in my mind
After being kidnapped by her ex just to get back with her, Bailey discovers much more than her mind can take as she lets herself take beautiful risky mistakes.
Indulge your minds in this crazy bipolar relationship between Bryne and Bailey.
This is the first book in this romance series
Tattoos and tattoos hurt, but the degree of pain varied according to the individual's tolerance and the tattoo artist's skills. Tattoos and tattoos were essentially the same. They were both created by piercing the skin with a needle and placing the paint into the skin to form a pattern. Tattoo studios would usually use a special anesthetic for tattoos to reduce the pain. This anesthetic was applied externally and directly on the skin without any side effects. Everyone felt pain differently. Usually, the parts with more nerves would feel more pain, such as fingertips, buttocks, armpits, inner thighs, and inner arms. Therefore, it was impossible to determine whether the tattoo or the tattoo was more painful. It depended on the individual's feelings and the location of the tattoo.
There were some differences between tattoos and tattoos in terms of cleaning. Tattoos required special maintenance and protection measures, while tattoos needed to be cleaned and disinfected regularly, especially after the tattoo was done. Although both required cleaning and maintenance, the cleaning requirements were different for the genders of the two art forms. As for which was easier to remove, the degree of removal of tattoos and tattoos depended on the color of the tattoo and the depth of penetration. Generally speaking, black tattoos were easier to remove, while red, green, yellow, and other colors were more difficult to remove. Using lasers to remove black tattoos usually only required one or two attempts. However, for colored tattoos, even if they were washed off, there might still be some residual color. In general, the effect of tattoo removal varies from individual to individual. For specific situations, it is best to consult a professional tattoo shop or medical institution.
The last places a tattoo artist wanted to tattoo were the hands and the waist. Tattoos on hands were easy to lose color and fade. Moreover, the area of the fingers was small, making it difficult to make a fine tattoo. The side waist tattoo was close to the bone, so the pain was stronger.
Tattooists hated tattoo subjects the most: restless customers, hesitant customers, and inappropriate tattoo subjects. Tattoo artists hoped that the guests could quietly accept the tattoo process, and the guests who moved around would cause trouble for the tattoo artist. In addition, hesitant customers often changed the tattoo pattern or position, causing inconvenience to the tattoo artist. In addition, an inappropriate tattoo theme would also make the tattoo artist dissatisfied. However, there was no mention of the tattoo subject that tattoo artists hated the most.
Tattoo artists didn't dare to tattoo Buddha and Bodhisattva. In Chinese culture, Buddha and Bodhisattva were regarded as protective gods. Tattoo artists believed that the human body was a filthy place for Buddha, so it was not suitable to tattoo Buddha and Bodhisattva patterns on the body. If he had to tattoo it, he had to choose a good place to avoid tattooing it on his chest. The image had to be very clear.
Tattoo artists were most reluctant to tattoo the faces and hands of boys. Face tattoos were not accepted by everyone at this stage of society. It would bring about strange gazes and pressure. Tattoos on the hands were easy to fade and fade, and the effect after recovery might be different from what was expected. Tattoo artists would usually advise their customers to tattoo these areas.
The Prajna Tattoo was a type of tattoo in Japanese legends. There were three types of tattoos: the Smiling Prajna, the White Prajna, and the Red Prajna. It originated from cultural works such as The Tale of Genji, Ukiyo, and Monster. There were many meanings behind the Prajna tattoo. Some people thought that it symbolized great wisdom, while others thought that it represented jealousy and resentment. The tattoo location and pattern were also particular. One could choose the full back, chest, and other locations. The pattern could be decided according to personal preference and the tattoo artist's creative space. However, different people had different explanations for the specific meaning and taboos of the Prajna tattoo. Therefore, when choosing a tattoo, it was best to communicate with the tattoo artist to ensure that their understanding and intentions were consistent.
There were many choices for men's back tattoos. You can choose carp patterns, geometric patterns, swords, arrows, animal patterns, and so on. The carps symbolized a carp leaping over the dragon gate, suitable for boys who wanted to motivate themselves. The simple lines of the geometric pattern were refreshing and unique, suitable for boys who liked simple styles. The sword and arrow patterns were very beautiful, showing strength and courage. Animal designs such as tigers, lions, dragons, etc. were suitable for people who pursued strength and courage. In addition, you can also choose a unique tattoo of English letters to show the sexy charm of men. In general, the choice of tattoos on men's backs varied according to personal preferences. They could choose according to their own style and meaning.