JoanB

Peace once reigned in Kharlain, but such times have ended, and hell has broken loose as The Plague looms. Kross Melin struggles as a disaster-prone survivor. Death follows his every step, and destruction accompanies him, year after year. Eventually, his only living companions were the suspicion, doubt, and distrust which grew in his heart. Fed up with being a walking disaster, Kross is determined to get to the bottom of his curse even if it kills him. After all, Death Is Not The End (Note: In case people might wonder about the reviews, this is the revised version of the story. I changed it to focus only on sci-fi.

In the realm of Chiji, a mythical world where hidden powers lie. Chaos rules because a few became drunk with power and abused it. And inflicted a terrible balance upon the plains and brought chaos to Chiji. From this, opposition rises and plots. And so, the people forget the good deeds of a few power wielders. Somehow, in a magic-imbued past, where the longing whispers of Xinyi to Ming resonate, the whims of fate which will bring change can be heard. What did the whispers say? Governor Ming hates this arranged marriage to Xinyi and doesn't want to do anything with her. Will love bloom in time for the loveless couple as they work together? Only with curiosity may one find the answers... However, out from these devastating times, a Sorceress will bloom and slowly bring balance to this world. (Note: This is mainly a fantasy genre and not romance, although it started with the love story between the female and male leads. So, please don't focus on romance here. This is the journey of a woman who became the Sorceress.) ---- o ---- They were married through the imperial edict, and she expected much from it. However, on their wedding night… "In fairness, I'll be honest with you. I don't like you. I prefer to marry someone I choose. From this day forth, you're to live in Anjing Pavilion" said Lei Ming with no reservations. She was aggrieved to be disregarded and unfairly discarded. "Wait!" shouted Xinyi. Pestered, Lei Ming halted but didn't look back. "What now?" "I'm grateful for sending me there, Lord husband, but please don't miss sending my allowance and I promise I will not show up and bother you," said Xinyi and bowed piously. "The heck, this woman is totally shameless." Xinyi watched Lei Ming's back as he walked away. As he was out of earshot, she gave a careless smile and rested her palms on her waist. "This is totally unexpected. What a farce of a marriage. So what? I don't care too..." she said as she suddenly jumped and swirled around in glee. But… an unexpected encounter under the moonlight changed everything. Most of all, when he discovered he was meant to protect his wife. ----- o ----- TAKE NOTE: 1.) There is no sex but have some violence during wars and fights. Do know that romance is not the primary focus. Prepare for an adventurous ride in the story. 2.) The story is not totally under the Chinese background. This is a different world, and every nation had their own backgrounds. So, I don't follow the Chinese way of naming and calling of characters. Like using their full names when I mention them, even with the greetings. 2.) Please buy this author a coffee to keep me alert when writing and to help pay for the daughter's college fees: [ko-fi.com/elijoneb] 3.) Please support my latest book: Blue Hells. It's a sci-fi and game combo. If you love action and adventure, this is for you. ⁸ Note: *I want to thank Forsaken123, another author here, for his help and insights in the earlier chapters of this book. *My daughter, Asha, made the cover.

They meet in the most unlikely moment and turned their life around. Freidrech newly arrived in his own nation's capital city, which is so foreign to him compared to his village's idyllic and nondiscriminatory atmosphere, after he is forced to come. Now, he is facing a royal prince and tells him to bow. This draws out one of his late father's teachings from the deepest recesses in his mind. "The blood of your great ancestors runs in your veins. Don't easily bow down to anyone, or accept suppression by any being, not even from a monarch, unless you pledge your allegiance to him. Also, giving in to oppression is directly telling the oppressor that you're easy prey and open for manipulation." He is uncertain on how to face this oppression right now. Will he bows or not? What will he do to uphold his father's words while keeping his life safe? As for the prince, Theodrech has nothing to do with Freidrech, so he wishes to let this slip, but the boy opens his mouth and proposes the most ludicrous challenge he ever heard and triggers his curiosity. "I, Freidrech Goederf Gerboud, son of the late Village Chief of Wrilon, will challenge you, Your Highness, to a battle of riddles… If you win, I will not only bow but be your servant for the rest of my life." This amuses the prince. It is the first he met a boy of the same age who is not intimidated by the air of authority he projects. Rather, this boy challenges him. "Why are you so headstrong? In fact, bowing to me is an honor. You saw the King's noble Knights. When they saw me, they bowed," says Theodrech, testing Freidrech. "Allow me to be forward, Your Highness. For me, bowing to a monarch does not guarantee loyalty. If I were you, I rather have men who stand straight in my presence but who got my back, than bowing men who are dreaming of my death," replies Freidrech. The prince’s curiosity increases. A huge smile is seen on his face. Prince Theodrech decides to take Freidrech under his wing. Little did they know, this boy who Prince Theodrech takes in as his confidant and friend in the most ridiculous fashion is someone indispensable in his life and the one who can help him succeed the throne when he almost believes he has lost. Thus, the Tales of the Legendary Scholar begins. ______________________________________ Release schedule: For now, every other day. Later, I will release daily. NOTE: Please, don't copy this story and post it anywhere without permission from the author. Images above are not mine. ------------- New Ongoing Novel: 1. Whispers of Love from Xinyi to Ming (Ongoing) 2. The Recipe of Love (Completed) 3. I'm Guilty, My Beauty(Completed)

I invite you to read the short diary of my daily struggle as a writer. No clear update but I will try to write every day. Don't expect very long chapters. Started as an entry for fun and submitted for writing prompt #63: One chapter post but still ongoing. Please add tags: #diary #drama #comedy #author #writing Please read my ongoing story: The Sorceress' Heir: Blossoming Youth and Power

Earth becomes a devastating place to live in. Some human remnants went to space and inhabit a planet that has the necessary things for them to live alongside the harsh environment on which the new generation become AImans to survive. But a young man discovers a book that would show them how to live as humans again. [From the author: I decided to continue with what I submitted just for fun. This has two separate one chapter stories. This is already closed. (This short story is made for the Writing Prompt #63: One Chapter Challenge.) Please read my ongoing story: The Sorceress' Heir: Blossoming Youth and Power

There are three stories in this book. The first is the main story. The next two are the side characters' love stories. BOOK ONE: (COMPLETED) She closed her eyes and recalled that day which was the lowest point of her life that led almost to depths of despair and might have ruined her future. "Without that incident, will I be able to reach all of these? Would my life had been better or worst? Should I be thanking him now instead of hating him?" Without delay, he hugged her tightly. He heard her gasped a little and stiffened. Thus, he loosened his hold but didn't let go. He whispered in her ear, "I'll make sure I'm the first and last man in your life." She loosened up then rest her head on his chest and softly said, "they said a conservative man is a novelty nowadays, are you?" "Yeah, I'm a novelty borne just for you." This is a story combining cooking with romance. Let's accompany a girl named Beauty Ferol, on her journey from being bullied to find love while exploring the world of culinary with the support of a certain Your Romeo. Expect to see a lot of dishes that spiced up their lives. From the author: This is my first time writing a novel and I'm not a native English speaker. I want to thank for droopy for editing the first 60 chapters. BOOK TWO (Contained IGMB's two side characters' love stories) PART 1: ELUSIVE MISS' PORTRAIT (Sheila's and Hugh's Love Story - COMPLETED) Hugh can't forget her sad face and bewitches him. He paints her face in a canvas and searches for her. For two years he searches but ends missing her. He gives up and leaves it to fate. Unexpectedly, the next time he sees her will be at his cousin's wedding, as his partner. PART 2: JOHN'S ADVENTUROUS ROMANCE (Dr. John Rivera's love story is full of romance, drama, and action. All characters from the main story will be inter-playing here.-COMPLETED) Dr. John Rivera believes the Diane Castillon who newly stepped out from his office was exactly the person he fell in love with back in college, but he heard she died years ago. She remembers him. That John, girls surrounds him, and she doesn’t want anything to do with him. He lost the battle before because of his hesitations. But this time, he will aggressively pursue her and make her his forever… but there’s more waiting for John and will bring him to an adventurous ride of his life. Please read my latest and ongoing book: The Sorceress' Heir: Blossoming Youth and Power and Last Man Standing in the Apocalypse