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Study Monster Cultivation System

Study Monster Cultivation System

[Have you become more learned today?] [Accounting for the capacity of your brain, your study efficiency has been increased to 28 times that of normal.] [The remaining amount of energy you have for studying today, 26 hours.] [You will enter an exhausted state when your energy is depleted and be unable to obtain new information.] [Please relax by using the functions within the system and restore your energy as soon as possible.] With limited energy and the onset of fatigue, the Study Monster had no time to think too much--papers to come! Had the heavens not grant me this system, the unending sea of knowledge would seem like a long night.
4.3
389 Chs
Love Me Harder And Other Short Love Stories

Love Me Harder And Other Short Love Stories

Short stories to accompany you.. STORY-1: Falling For The Antagonist, Mr. Choi! Seeing her father getting killed right in front of her eyes, Na Ae Ra swears that she will avenge her father. 12 years later, she finds the person who killed her father, was none other than her first love, Choi Yu Shik. What will Na Ae Ra do? Will she avenge her father or not do anything? STORY-2: Love Me Harder Song Yu Qi, a high school graduate gets married to a man whom she barely knows. Without knowing much about him, she soon falls in love with him. Since then, a cute give and take relationship starts in between the two. STORY-3: The Promise Baek Ji Ah and Kang Minhyuk were living happily married for a year until, Baek Ji Ah's long-lost childhood friend, Lee In Joon appears and their married life crumbles. Will Ji Ah be able to amend her broken heart by finding love in her childhood friend's embrace or get back with her husband? STORY-4: An Unexpected Proposal Han Sora always had a crush on Lee Yi Kyung since high school and she even encourages herself to propose him on the graduation day but instead gets proposed by Yi Kyung's elder brother, Lee Junsu... Will Sora's heart melt with Junsu's flowing love? Or Does Junsu's heart gets broken into pieces? STORY-5: Love Amidst Investigation Park Ji Hyun is a detective who has been framed for killing her own brother. While running away from being caught, she meets a handsome young man, Han Seo Jun, who helps her all the time. She falls in love with him and investigates the murder of her brother. STORY-6: I Travelled Into A Comic and Made The CEO Fall For Me Son Mina is a young university students who gets body shamed for being fat and ugly. One day while reading her favorite comic, she travels into that comic world. Her soul gets swapped with the comic's female lead's body. And with that she makes the CEO fall for her.... STORY-7: I Hate You, I Love You Park Ji Sang always loved Kim Yeon-Ah but never expressed his feelings towards her and they remain friends. Due to a certain incident, Yeon-Ah slaps him and starts to hate him. Five years later, they meet again and this time Ji Sang tries his best to express his feelings towards her. STORY-8: Forbidden Relationship Despite of being married, Choi Ah-Yeong cheats behind her husband’s back. Not because he is a bad person but because she again has feelings for her ex who returned back. Will Ah-Yeong leave her husband, Jung Sang Hoon for her ex, Kang Dae Hyun? STORY-9: Feelings Rekindled Byeon Da-Jung and Yang Woo-Jin were married to one another but they divorced soon after four years. Four years later, they meet again due to some circumstances and realize the mistakes they did and that they still have feelings for one another. Will they get back with one another or go separate ways? NOTE: This book is still under progress so, I apologize to make you all wait! Thank you for your love and support! Stay safe and take care y'all!!!
4.8
251 Chs
Jauary John

Jauary John

John was an exorcist who tries to help innocent people from the grasps of ghosts and other evil entities. He believes that he is helping those people in need, but is that true? Did he really help those people? He didn't want to believe the other way, those who raised him taught that. He has a secret that even he himself doesn't know. What would happen is that those in the opposite faction take advantage of this and try to manipulate everything. The powers that he has will end those innocent people's lives? Did he finally get corrupted according to the enemies? Let's dive into the story of Jauary John and find the answers. { writers note } This is my entry for WSA 2024. Please support me by adding it to your collection and gifting some items, power stones and golden tickets.
4.8
243 Chs
Short, Light, Free

Short, Light, Free

A series of short stories, of different genres. Simple yet thought-provoking reads.
4.3
208 Chs
Short stories from an alternate Universe

Short stories from an alternate Universe

A collection of stories from another word
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111 Chs
Paranormal short stories

Paranormal short stories

A collection of paranormal short stories ... These stories prove that... Some things which can be beyond your imagination and are mysterious....
4.9
107 Chs
The Story of John you were wanting to do

The Story of John you were wanting to do

On Earth war was extremely common for thousands of generations and throughout that a single family stood out for it's members being involved in all of the world's wars throughout history. These indivuals were usually legends in the heart of battle. Eventually humanity evolved warfare had also evolved and so did these family members than came peace. The descendents began to lose the ability to fight gradually eventually came members who could no longer fight at all. They were in building and destruction before they became farmers. Thirty nine generations of farmers later became a family of fishers. Forty generations later the youngest son of the family was killed in a car accident at the age of sixteen. His girlfriend was devastated by that and had taken her life soon after. After he died his soul was brought before God he says "Am I dead?" God says "Yes you have died in a tragic accident I am willing to give you a second chance at life" The boy says "What's the price?" God says "You'll be reincarnated in a different world one with magic monsters and the likes" The boy says "I accept thank you" God reincarnated the boy. The girlfriends soul soon after appears before God he says "Hello you have unfortunately died this is very tragic" The girl says "Agreed I wish that I could have been with my beloved in the afterlife" God says "I reincarnated him to another world" The girl says "Please send me to the same world" God says "Sure I don't see any reason to keep a love so strong that even death and reincarnation can't break it" The girl says "Thank you so much" God reincarnated her to the same world.
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108 Chs
Love in very short pieces

Love in very short pieces

 We always think that if we could go back to the past, had our time again, we could make the difference and control our destiny.  But you have to believe that all meetings and departures have their own reasons.   As the long years pass, we finally get used to no longer having each other, living alone in our own worlds, no longer yearning so much, and no longer feeling so many regrets.  If one day, we meet again at a corner of the city, will we still recognize each other, the person we once loved so deeply at first sight? No one knows. We always think that if lord gives us another chance, allowing us to go back to the past, to start over, we can correct our mistakes, control our fate, and have our time again, not realizing that in the myriad of timelines, we may have already reached a fork of the destiny, we have been losing each other. Everything that will happen, will happen eventually. So let's move forward, because that's our life.
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98 Chs
One Last Knight. A Series of Short Stories.

One Last Knight. A Series of Short Stories.

A collection of wild, weird, and wondrous tales that will intertwine with time! The world of Enverdolmal is on the edge of war as dark and menacing powers begin to make their moves from the Shadows, slowly tilting the balance of Aether -the magical energy that fuels everything in existence- in their favor.  Demons test their prison seals... Witches gather seeking chaos and anarchy... Monsters are on the march under strange and unknown banners... The long-lost Elemental Dragons are due to return... Our story is told through the eyes of approx 15 characters, starting with a knight by the name of Bastion Ridder who finds himself in the middle of it all. Garth Verlore -the famous and sprawling school where he was set to teach- falls under siege by forces that no one seemed to see coming, and he must do all that he can (while fighting alongside staff and students alike) to see to it that he doesn't become the one last knight... With classes like "Dragon Slaying 101" and "Goblin Battle Tactics" Bastion knew that this would be no small feat... It all started so well, but eventually everyone falls...Be it in love or war. Or even the classroom! Knights & Mages. Dragons & Goblins. Spirits & Demons & Witches And so very much more awaits you in this tale of triumph, chaos, love, war, betrayal, and loss. Are you ready to turn one last page? Read one last story? lose one last knight? -----
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99 Chs
A short tale about love

A short tale about love

Hola queridos lectores! Quiero compartir que estoy feliz que webnovel ya haya incluido el idioma español, agradezco a quienes continúan leyendo desde el inicio y pues espero puedan regalarme comentarios para saber que les parece la novela. Es la primera que hago así que espero la disfruten al leerla tanto como yo al escribirla. Más que una historia simple de amor, hay conspiraciones, identidades secretas, traiciones y batallas, con tecnología ficticia y una protagonista que pudiera parecer débil pero es más fuerte que ninguno. Tenemos tres protagonistas masculinos, el eterno mejor amigo enamorado Carlos, el compañero de batallas Benedek y su primer amor que desapareció misteriosamente Alejandro. "El amor es importante pero las paz lo es más" Elena. ¿ quien ganara esta batalla? ¿ quien conquistará a la impredecible Elena? La imagen no es mia, derechos de autor a quien le corresponda. Gracias por leerme!!!
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A Study of John Updike's Short Fiction: An Overview
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2024-10-29 03:51
John Updike's short fiction is notable for its rich character development. He has a knack for creating complex and relatable characters. His stories can be seen as snapshots of American society at different times. They touch on themes like love, lust, and the search for meaning. In his short works, he uses language in a precise and evocative way to draw the reader into the world he creates.
Analysis of a Short Story by John Updike
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2024-10-16 09:54
An analysis of a John Updike short story could involve looking at the plot structure, the development of characters, and the social commentary it offers. Maybe it also examines the use of symbolism and imagery.
John Updike's Short Fiction: What Makes it Special?
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2024-10-29 06:26
The detail in John Updike's short fiction makes it special. He describes everything from the physical appearance of his characters to the smallest details of their surroundings. This helps the reader to fully immerse themselves in the story.
Analysis of 'A & P' by John Updike as a short story
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2024-11-07 06:16
One important aspect of 'A & P' is its character study. The main character, Sammy, is a young cashier. His decision to quit his job at the end shows his moment of rebellion against the conformity of the small - town society represented by the store's rules and the customers. For example, when he stands up for the girls in bathing suits who are being judged by the store manager, it's a significant moment of self - discovery.
Analysis of 'The Music School' by John Updike Short Story
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2024-11-30 22:18
One aspect to note in 'The Music School' is the vivid character descriptions. Updike has a way of bringing the characters to life. The setting of the music school itself also plays an important role, creating an atmosphere that is both educational and somewhat stifling. The story might be exploring themes of creativity versus routine in such an environment.
What are some of the best John Updike short stories?
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2024-11-30 16:07
One of his well - known short stories is 'A & P'. It's a simple yet profound story set in a grocery store. The main character's observations and his decision to rebel in a small way against the norms of the store and society make it interesting. Another great one is 'Pigeon Feathers'. It delves into themes of youth, faith, and the search for meaning.
Analysis of John Updike's Short Story 'A & P'
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2024-10-31 05:48
John Updike's 'A & P' is a story that offers a vivid snapshot of American society in the 1960s. The protagonist, Sammy, is a young cashier at an A & P grocery store. His encounter with three girls in bathing suits who come into the store is the central event. Sammy's decision to quit his job at the end can be seen as a moment of youthful rebellion against the conformist society represented by the store's manager Lengel. It shows how a seemingly ordinary event can trigger a young person's quest for independence and self - definition.
What are the characteristics of John Updike's short story?
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2024-10-15 09:21
One of the notable aspects of Updike's short stories is his focus on the mundane yet significant moments in people's lives. He pays attention to the subtleties of human emotions and the impact of the environment on characters. Also, his writing style is highly descriptive and evocative.
What is the nature of the short story 'A and P' by John Updike?
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2024-10-07 21:29
It's a story that offers a glimpse into social norms and individual rebellion. The characters and their actions carry deep symbolic meanings.
What is the theme and style of the short story by John Updike?
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2024-10-04 11:51
Well, John Updike's short stories usually have themes like suburban life, identity, and the passage of time. The style is characterized by precise language and a deep understanding of human nature. For example, in some stories, he uses vivid imagery to bring the settings to life.
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