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湘西是一个美丽又愁人的地方，奇情异事与妩媚山水交织在一起，勾勒出沈从文曲折而又动荡的一生……湘西是一個美麗又愁人的地方，奇情異事與嫵媚山水交織在一起，勾勒出沈從文曲折而又動蕩的一生……

Reincarnated into a new world with no memory of why, Lin has spent years fighting to survive. Tionerth is a land of monsters, dungeons, and gods, but his decades of martial arts training have kept him alive. Now, he’s ready to break through the mental block concealing the truth of his reincarnation. His first step? Joining Aeres Academy. It’s not the most prestigious academy, but it’s his best shot at gaining the strength he needs. If he can pass the entrance exam and survive the year, he might finally uncover what was stolen from him.

For centuries, people around the world have celebrated holidays filled with color, fire, and ritual. But what if many of these beloved traditions — from Christmas trees and Easter eggs to Halloween costumes and birthday candles — have roots not in Scripture, but in ancient Babylon, Rome and pagan worship? Pagan Holidays Exposed: The Hidden Roots of the World’s Celebrations uncovers the startling truth about the world’s most popular festivals, tracing their origins and revealing how they have been disguised, rebranded and passed down through generations. This eye-opening book reveals...

To gain his Master Class, John Lee made a deal with the Erethran Empire. Now, the empire has come to collect on the debt, forcing him to appear in their capital after his last fight. Thrown into Galactic politics of a militarized, system-based society, John will have to weigh consequences of the decisions he's been asked to make and confront the warped reality of a system-created empire. When politics, self-interest, and a human's stubbornness collide, the very stars are threatened.

What do Gods and demons have in common? Perhaps nothing, perhaps a lot. A glimpse into a world where an immortal and a demon partake in a meal while plotting moves that will shake the Middle Kingdom and share gossip of other, more contentious issues.

These stories and more are featured in the third short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, continuing the saga of survival in a world transformed by the arrival of the System. Humanity has adapted to a new reality filled with Classes, magic and monsters, but the struggle for life, love and purpose never ends. This anthology brings together gripping tales from returning authors and two new short stories by Tao Wong.

Life after the apocalypse is one daily grind after another. It's a good thing for Wendy that she's got friends - a lot of friends as a fairy summoner. But life in Exeter is not easy, even for a summoner, and the grind of daily jobs and never-ending quests is getting to her. She's got one shot at getting a place for her own, a place of safety and maybe getting ahead. But it'll require Wendy to do the one thing she swore she'd never do again.

This bundle includes The Nameless Restaurant, Chaotic Apéritifs, and Thaumaturgic Tapas.

Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic who foresaw the 9/11 attacks and countless other events, reveals astonishing visions for 2026. Will the world face unprecedented change, or can we prepare for what lies ahead? Discover the Unseen Future with Baba Vanga: Predictions for 2026 That Will Shock the World For decades, the world has been captivated by the mysterious visions of Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic whose predictions have stunned and terrified generations. From foreseeing the 9/11 attacks to predicting natural disasters and the deaths of world leaders, her uncanny insights ...

Winter is a time of reflection and cultivation for the Verdant Green Waters Sect. For Wu Ying, this peaceful interlude is interrupted by a new assignment that pits him against the mortal world’s conventions of class and privilege.

Food was God’s first medicine. Long before modern science, the Bible revealed the healing power of natural foods—seeds, fruits, herbs, oils, honey, fish, and bread. These were not only daily nourishment for God’s people, but sacred symbols of His provision and blessing. In Biblical Healing Foods — God’s Original Pharmacy, author Tao Tao takes you on a journey through Scripture, uncovering the 29 most important foods of the Bible and their meaning for both body and spirit. From honey that revives the weary, to figs that healed a king, to olive oil that soothed wounds and lit the ...

After revealing the deception spread by the Galactic Council and the hidden aspects of the System, John Lee and his friends flee the council building on Irvina. Just escaping the capital planet will tax them to their utmost. Evading the full force of the Galactic Council and their minions might be more than they can handle. While old allies deal with the new truths, friends fracture under the increasing pressure, and all the while, the System Quest hangs over John's head, unfinished. Their only hope - their only clue - lies in the Forbidden Zone.

For the Nameless Restaurant, once a discreet hole-in-the-wall meant for a cast of supernatural regulars, the increasing levels of background magic has brought with it that most dreadful of locusts—new customers. The staff of the Nameless Restaurant are finding the influx of new customers—both mortal and magical—to be a challenge. They're reaching a breaking point, and something has to give. The only question is, will it be Mo Meng's rules on magic or the restaurant itself?

Take a step. Take a bow. Look around, how far you've come. For an immortal, the mortal world has little to offer them. Except, perhaps, perspective.

Noblewoman and cultivator Li Yao is called to a small village to investigate a mysterious illness that has drained residents of their chi. Accompanying her are her suitors, Xiang An and Shen Wei, both more trouble than they're worth in Li Yao's eyes. Perhaps not all is as it seems.

Morning in Whitehorse, and everything is normal. All too normal. A girlfriend who loves him; an evening at the farmer’s market in Shipyard’s Park. Idyllic, relaxing, peaceful. What more could a man want? John Lee isn’t sure, but stray thoughts intrude, and memories of a different time, a different place, a different world keep intruding. Angst-ridden, exhausting memories of a world of pain and struggle. Nothing like the paradise he lives in. Now, if only John wasn’t so attracted to them.

The land rush is over. With just a few open stakes remaining two years after the System’s arrival on Earth, the incoming alien groups turn on each other in a cutthroat struggle for dominance. These conflicts are ripe opportunities for bold adventurers and bounty hunter Hal Mason isn’t one to miss his chance. When a trade dispute between two powerful Galactic factions escalates into open warfare, Mason plunges headfirst into the fray.

These were the words Protector Chan’s master had left him. Now, the greedy eye of a king has landed on their sect once more. In the search to reach the Divine Peak, all too many will fall by the wayside, ground up in the bitter dust of desire. Between craving and enlightenment, between the heavens and earth, lies a single man making a choice over what, in the end, is most important in the search for immortality.

Born an Imperial Prince, Qu Yuan always knew his options were to strive for the throne or escape. When he’s forced to put his escape plan into action too early, he’s forced out of the imperial palace into the countryside where the war for the throne rages. Walking blood-soaked fields and burnt out villages, Qu Yuan will be forced to ask a simple question.

A bounty hunting survivor. A Galactic dark elf. A woman who has given up her humanity to become something more. These stories and more are available in the first short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, covering year one on Earth. When the world ends, humanity steps up, finding new ways to survive in a world with classes, magic, and monsters. The anthology features exciting, new stories by five new writers and a new, never publicly released short story by Tao Wong.