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SONS OF HERMES

SONS OF HERMES : YEAR 2117 Humanity survived the end of the world. What it couldn’t survive—was its salvation. In the aftermath of three cataclysmic wars, Earth is governed not by nations, but by corporations. The elite enforcers of this new order are the Retributors—augmented humans fused with nanotech, created to eliminate threats and maintain order in the shifting chaos of post-war civilization. John “0110” Ripley, a grizzled veteran Retributor, operates by the book. Plukett the unpredictable cannon and Midas, his hotheaded partner, doesn’t believe in rules. Sakarah Mishima, their prodigious intern Together, they patrol the sprawling, code-sensitive districts of Dream City , holding back the tide of rogue AIs and rising rebellion. But when missions start going wrong and classified files vanish mid-upload, the team stumbles onto a conspiracy: their corporate contractors—supposed saviors of civilization—may be hiding the real origins of the war, and the truth about the Bineth Chip that changed them all. Amidst this unraveling order, a new threat emerges: The Prophet—a masked insurgent turning the world against Retributors through terror, propaganda, and a chilling new doctrine. He doesn’t just want to destroy them—he wants to erase what they stand for. And in the shadows of it all, a reawakened Manual named R.O.L.O. begins a journey to change the very foundation of existence. Born of circuits but dreaming of peace, he becomes the unexpected catalyst in a coming storm that will pit machine against creator, soldier against system, reality against dream and truth against control. As the lines blur between loyalty and liberation, Ripley must confront the most dangerous code of all: the one written into his own soul. SONS OF HERMES IS HUGELY INSPIRED BY GHOST IN A SHELL, TRIGUN AND CYBER PUNK EDGE RUNNERS
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Qi Awakened: Chronicles of the Celestial Path

In a world where ancient legends intertwine with mystical energies, “Qi Awakened: Chronicles of the Celestial Path” follows the journey of Li Wei, a young villager whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he awakens his inner Qi, a powerful life force that connects him to the universe’s energies. As Li Wei delves into the world of cultivation, he discovers that the path to becoming a true cultivator is not just about mastering martial techniques and harnessing elemental powers. It’s a journey of self-discovery, inner strength, and spiritual enlightenment. With each challenge he faces, from fierce battles with demonic creatures to forging alliances with enigmatic cultivators, Li Wei must not only hone his physical prowess but also cultivate his heart and mind. Guided by the teachings of his wise mentor and driven by his unyielding determination, Li Wei sets out to uncover the mysteries of ancient cultivation arts, unravel the secrets of his lineage, and confront the malevolent forces threatening to plunge the world into darkness. Along the way, he forges unbreakable bonds with companions who share his path and adversaries who test his resolve. “Qi Awakened: Chronicles of the Celestial Path” is an enthralling tale of adventure, courage, and the pursuit of transcendence. As Li Wei rises from a humble village to the grand stages of celestial realms, he must navigate a treacherous path of power struggles, moral dilemmas, and ultimate enlightenment. The novel weaves a captivating narrative that explores the duality of light and darkness, and the eternal quest for balance in a world where the boundaries between the mundane and the extraordinary are as thin as the mist on the mountain peaks.
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