Make the best of what you have, they said... But what I am supposed to do when the best I have are red-eyed freaks, a child who's supposed to be the jailor of the most dangerous being in the world, a snake bastard with serious boundary issues, and a whole world of super soldiers with licences to murder.... more>>

And you know the best part? None of them like me so much...

Oh shut it, old man! Take that Will of Fire and shove it up your—

Yeah, this second swing at life isn't panning out...

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What to expect:

- Gradual strength progression. Meaningful growth. The MC is a normal guy dumped into the Narutoverse, starts out weak and has to work and struggle for everything he gains.
- "Slow" paced. My writing style is a zoomed-in look camera that follows the protagonist. It might seem slow, but I ensure something is always happening to progress the plot forward.
- Gritty and often bloody fights and actions scenes with a focus on taijutsu—you'll see individual combat, team fights, and large-scale battle.
- A different take on the Narutoverse. The world is full of superhuman mercenaries with liscenes-to-kill—that along with the protagonist's struggles paint the world in a much darker light.
- Additions and expansion to the "chakra" power system. I consider myself a conservative when it comes to adapting the power system—and aim to retain the original feel while highlighting the best parts.
- The Outsider's Resolve version of Narutoverse uses the [Naruto Manga] as the base—with additions from anime, books, and even Boruto (though very less likely).

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DECLARATION:
This story is also present on:
FFN, Ao3, SpaceBattles, SufficientVelocity, and Webnovel
RoyalRoad [to be verified]

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DISCLAIMER:
I don't own any character other than my OCs.
The cover pic is also not mine. <<less

The pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of happiness. That’s all Dream ever wanted. As he grew up though, his naivety vanished and he found that the world was nothing more than a prison that would allow neither of those things. However, after giving himself up to the endless abyss expecting to disappear, he found himself awoken in a new world! ... more>>

Magic, skills, science, technology, and the secrets of the universe within his reach.

Dream found everything he ever needed and wanted, and he would go on to unintentionally dominate the lands with his unprecedented ability to fuse the world of the arcane with the world of science.

This story is published exclusively on Royalroad and Scribblehub. If it is found anywhere else, it is stolen.

This is my first work. Take that for what its worth.
Check out my other works as well, such as my American Isekai Series (they're much more refined).
Image artist: Alicexz
Image sauce: https://www.deviantart.com/alicexz/art/The-Turn-of-the-Universe-413896800 <<less

One day on modern earth, a large-scale train accident buries many people in a tunnel, including a young university student.... more>>

On the brink of death he forms a wish.
But the ones who heard his wish aren’t benevolent gods.

His wish granted, but in a twisted form, he is thrown into a vastly different world.
A hostile world that shows no mercy to the weak and unprepared.

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Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/kxSBpVp
Updates every Sunday 06:00 PM GMT
Cover by ErosPanda ( https://www.instagram.com/erospanda/ )
Also available on RoyalRoad. <<less

With his father dead and his brother inheriting the earldom, Braydon sets out to inherit the family’s neglected title, Viscount of Cliforge, the only land of the Kingdom on the other side of the Brimstone Mountains. ... more>>

His new lands are on the border that is held peaceful by an uneasy truce and the same lands that claimed his father’s life on the battlefield.

With no reputation in noble society and no military might to speak of he will be a long way from challenging his brother whose land is some of the most prosperous in the empire, and has the backing of their younger brother, who has the smarts to raise their position even further.

Will he become another casualty to the lands that have already claimed his father, or become something more as he climbs his way to prominence?

At least he can be sure that his brother would never see him rise peacefully, and the neighbouring Grand Duke desires the last territory of the kingdom on the eastern side of the mountains. His position is anything but stable, he will do anything to change that and build his realm.

Entry to Adventum Contest (Town/Kingdom/Empire Building)
Thanks to BriarRose for making the cover art!
Chapters are posted every other day at 11am (gmt) <<less

Swordsmasters,
Beings that have attained unrivaled power with the sword.... more>>

They live, eat, sleep, and die with their swords.

Swordsmaster Nova was one such being, fated to die on the battlefield with his sword. However, one faithful encounter with the Hero's party changed his life forever.

He learned friendship,
Camaraderie,
And he learned how to love.

Yet, fate is cruel. In the final battle against the Demon king, he sacrificed himself so that his friends can escape.

Five years after his death, he is reborn as a baby; the grandson (and later, granddaughter) of an Otherworlder; a child of a prestigious Swordsmen family—with all his previous life's memories intact.

Will he spend his new chance at life like before, rolling around desperately on the battlefield?
Will he leave his past life behind and make new connections?
Will he try to contact his retired comrades?
Or will he do all of those above?

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New chapter every 2-3 days
(GB will be in chapter 13)
Discord: https://discord.gg/sDtu2dHr4v
NOTE: However much early chapters might lead you to believe otherwise, this is not a light-hearted adventure.

Old Cover art by Dotturndot. Check out his story here: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/526260/half-a-demon-lords-journey/

New Cover Art by @Purplehorn on Twitter (or X if you're a big dummy) <<less

Daniel lacked the ability to support his mother and big sister. When he finds a magical mirror that takes him to an apocalyptic and futuristic world, he finds a surviving culture that values resources over human life. Is this a opportunity for him to open up shop and become rich? For a chance at wealth, he must put his life on the line, or risk losing everything he loves. ... more>>

As seen on Royalroad and Whatsawhizzerwebnovels.com. <<less

I am currently in the middle of editing and rewriting the first year, and perhaps other years. A lot of my early chapters are a rough read, and even I cringe reading them.... more>>

Check out my Patreon for advance chapters! https://www.patreon.com/thetaibot

“I’m alive... again?”

Adam died and was brought into a fantasy world. Then he died again, and has been reborn into a new (?) fantasy world. His life, as before, is in the hands of the dice. Come and join Adam as he rolls his way in and out of trouble. 

The story has a very slow pace, and has elements of really light hearted, wholesome stuff, and really dark, gruesome stuff. 

Sequel/Reboot of Beyond Average. You don't need to read Beyond Average, but it will explain a lot about Adam.

Also, you can start at the beginning of each year (301, 501, 701, 901, 1001, etc), because most of the systems and relationships will be partly explained when they come up, and most others are easy to pick up after a few interactions. <<less

Kill. Consume. Survive. ... more>>

Ren Kageyama was reincarnated into a new world with nothing but the clothes on his back. Without any special powers or skills he survives day by day, until he stumbles across an ancient and deadly weapon - the sword of one-thousand teeth, Stigma. After touching it he is bound together with the spirit who inhabits the blade and pressed into servitude.

If he wishes to prevent his soul from being consumed by her power - he must satiate her hunger by destroying powerful enemies and devouring them. With a blade held to his neck and knights of order pursuing him relentlessly, he must survive in a harsh world and gather strong allies. Will he find a way to abate his fate?

[Contains sexual content, strong language, harem content, gore and violence.]

Support my writing at patreon.com/deadshin for 10 advanced chapters!

The wonderful new cover art was created by liilica, who can be found on Fiverr! <<less

"A new legend will be born, she who is hailed as the Dragonian Sword Queen of Glory Mercenary Corps descends!"
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"My life will end but my name shall be eternal!"
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No one ever guessed that behind the strongest guild master in Legend Online, "Demonic Sword" Auror of the Glory Mercenary Guild, was a terminally ill girl who had less than a week left in the world. ... more>>

Aurora wished that the final moment in her life would be as brilliant as a firework in the night sky, hellbent on putting her name in the Legend Online Hall of Fame by claiming the first kill against the undefeated final boss, Dragon Empress Astrea. Then, she could die without regret.

That was it supposed to happen if she hadn't woken up inside the familiar but unfamiliar world! She had crossed into the world inside the game in her real body with a maverick title [Dragon Empress' Soulmate] and nine mysterious Oath Swords of Final Judgment!

Armed with her superior knowledge of the game and the future event, she ushered a new life from the scratch and started with a small goal: Let's rebuild the strongest mercenary guild in the world!

But why most of the members were top-class beauties?!?
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Current schedule: 1 chapter/day, everyday.

Like my story but feel that the update too slow? Read advanced chapters and exclusive content in Patreon.com/BigMarchAuthor starts from 5$/month! <<less

This will be completely rewritten. After years of being away and then coming back to it, I can see a lot of errors, inconsistencies, and overall, poor management of characters in general. I know what I want to do with it still, but it will take a different shape now, hopefully making it more enjoyable rather than just frustrating. And above all, I will write what I want, instead of being so easily swayed by other people's opinions and demands again.... more>>

This piece will be left here as a gate to the past, but will no longer be updated.

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Summary: When I recovered my memories, it was almost too late. Becoming a sacrifice for a void cause was definitely not among my first options upon remembering my past life. And this shonen manga was a lot happier and idealistic back then when I read it than it is now that I'm trapped here. As an extra no less. Why is everyone, hero or villain alike, so much of a pain? Give me back my stock-shonen manga! Give me back my freedom to remain as humanly away from the plot as I can!

What do you mean I changed the plotline and now I have to fix it? If the world needs protecting then leave it to the hero party, they saved everyone once, surely they can do it again without my help? No?

Tsk, alright, but only because if the world dies I will die as well. Definitely not because I want to become a main character or anything. I'm fine being an insignificant character so don't give me that look!

Who wants to become a stock-shonen protagonist anyway? Definitely not me!

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In case someone hasn't noticed, the summary is meant to be sarcastic.

Warning: Frustrating story is frustrating. If you manage to finish the first arc without tearing your hair out and/or crying tears of blood from the sheer frustration, you are a god in human form. Also, story's set in late 18th/early 19th century. <<less

Book 1 will be back on KU soon. I will be removing free access to Book 1 on my Patreon June 1st. I hope you had the opportunity to download the pdf while it was free from May 9th to May 31st... more>>

New Synopsis by a reader:

Embark on a gripping journey through a mysterious fantasy world where one man's resilience is tested to its limits. He is cast into this unforgiving world with nothing to his name. Our protagonist is swiftly swept into the ranks of the Legion, where survival is a daily struggle. Amidst the chaos of battle and the constant threat of danger, he must hone his skills and unlock his latent potential, navigating a landscape fraught with peril and uncertainty.

With each trial and tribulation, he discovers new depths to his abilities, grappling with a burgeoning magic system and the harsh realities of his surroundings. This gripping slice-of-life narrative blends elements of LitRPG with a captivating tale of growth and survival as our hero fights to find his place in a world where nothing comes easy and every victory is hard-earned. Will he rise to the challenge and survive amidst the chaos, or will he succumb to the perils that lurk at every turn?

- Dustin R.

Book One is up on Kindle.

https://www.amazon.com/Soldiers-Life-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0CV8MMBFT

Book 2 will be stubbed on June 20th or shortly after (changed from June 1st). This was a financial decision by myself, as 80% of my Amazon royalties come from KU. It will be released on KU on July 1st

© Copyrighted by AlwaysRollsAOne All Rights Reserved
No permission is given by the author to reproduce, translate, create audio formats, or repost on other sites or distribute. <<less

In space, isolation is a slow killer. Company quickens the pace... more>>

Waking up adrift in an ancient battleground, Alex is left dazed and confused with no clue how she ended up trapped aboard a failing vessel. With only a mysterious voice in her head to guide her she must act in order to survive.

Every piece of the puzzle she collects only leads to more questions about her origins and why she is trapped around a seemingly deserted star.

All she knows for sure is that she could die at any minute.

But she is not going to go down without a fight.

Follow Alex on her adventure as she upgrades her ship, forges new friendships, encounters new enemies, and does her best to balance her humanity with her growing abilities.

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What to expect: an action-packed *soft* sci-fi ship girl space opera that’s perfect for readers who love survival, military sci-fi and a sprinkling of progression / gamelit with stakes that grow with our protagonist. Also girls might end up kissing, so if that is terrifying, be warned.

Copyright © 2023 by Erios909 <<less

Ah! Aythryn City. Truly a mess of neon and trash all supporting the psychopaths that live here. Desire is the name of the game in such a bright place, as anyone on the streets can verify. Whether it be the gangs roaming the streets, the corpo rats in their tall towers, or the people just trying to get by; everyone wants something. ... more>>

Then enter me: a poor thief turned investigator just to make enough for end’s meet. Or at least, that’s how it was supposed to go down. Now though? Now I’m caught in several shit storms between stealing from one of the Big 7 to a weird interface telling me what to do. I just hope I can survive long enough to get out of this cursed city with enough Rayn to make a better life.
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Outrun will be a long run, heh, with plenty of post-apocalyptic/cyberpunk world building sprinkled in. <<less

The war is over. The evil god has been defeated and the heroes stand victorious. In the aftermath, all the heroes decided to settle down and live a quiet life. All except Azel, the hero of the spear and the one who almost betrayed the other heroes. ... more>>

Perhaps seeking atonement or entertainment, Azel leaves the promise of an easy life for one of adventure. Follow Azel as he fulfills his hierarchy of needs: good food, employment, glory, self improvement, and cute girls.

Disclaimers:

I can’t guarantee a stable release schedule.

The earlier chapters are also shorter than the later ones by quite a margin.

No gag arcs. The \\\"comedy\\\" is mostly just banter between characters and quips from the narrator.

This is my first novel, so feel free to point out any errors. <<less

This is the prequel to Beyond Chaos, which readers state is better written.... more>>

“I suppose I’ve died then?”

Adam had been a fairly average guy who had lived a fairly average life. Now he is dead and speaking to a god.

Join Adam as he navigates a new world with his powers, a world filled with magic, beasts, intrigue, adventure and so much more in this brand new and totally never seen before LitRPG.

(TW: There will be quite a bit of British slang, so if you don't recognise a word that's probably why, like nibbitybit.) <<less

There was something down there, in the crypt.... more>>

Matty wasn't anything like his brother, or the other guys in the village, as much as it annoyed his father. He couldn't help it — he hated the idea of bulking up and learning to fight. Why'd he want to do that when he could spend time with Colette, the older woman that would tell all kinds of stories about his mother?

Some secrets were never meant to be shared. The Truth of his mother, the Truth of the village itself.

There's something dangerous in the deepest depths, and... in the end, Matty might have to learn to fight anyway. <<less

Transmigration was always my dearest wish whenever I thought about death. What I failed to consider is that I'd end up as a hostile alien... more>> life form in a fantasy world...
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It is genderbender, as xenonorphs are indeed drones that can evolve into queens. <<less

"All right, boys and girls, quit sucking your ma's teats. It's high time we bloody earn our paychecks!"... more>>

Born in times of turmoil, orphaned at a young age, and raised amongst rowdy sellswords, young Reinhardt Edelstein joined the mercenary trade as well when he grew up.

When misfortune finally caught up with them, and the mercenary company he had been part of fell into an ambush and was decimated, he survived by chance, along with a few others.

Then he found the baton of responsibility passed on to his hand, as the adopted nephew of the late captain.

Stuck behind enemy lines, with only the tattered remnants of the once proud company around him, he strived to do his best, to rebuild the company to its former glory... Should they survive the current conflict.

Would he succeed in etching his name in the annals of history? Or would he end up as a mere footnote instead?

Only time will tell…

Chapters will range from 1-2k words, scheduled for release every day from Monday to Friday.

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Expect:

-War, with little to no punches pulled.

-Army building

-Tragedies, and dark Comedy/gallows humor.

-Occasional action

Do not expect:

-Much in terms of romance

-Much politics, barring passing views and mentions

-A lighthearted tale. This story will not play nice.

Any comments, reviews, and criticism will be much appreciated.

And thank you for reading.

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This story is my original work and only posted on the Royal Road and Scribblehub websites. If you should find this story elsewhere or under another name, please let me know.

Also please don't be too hard on me when I make occasional grammatical mistakes, English is my third language after all. XD

Edit suggestions are very welcome though. <<less

Sucked into the void without warning, a handful of people from around the globe suddenly find themselves in the foreign world of Scyria, a place filled with people who can jump three times their height, conjure fire from thin air, and perform any number of other inhuman feats.  Scattered across the realm and armed with newfound powers far greater than those of the native Scyrians, they each struggle to find their path in this unfamiliar reality.  Their unforeseen arrival sends tremors throughout the world, toppling a centuries-long age of relative peace, prosperity, and progress as they each leave their mark on the world in their own ways.... more>>

But Scyria has its own share of intrigue, even without these unwelcome guests.  A major metropolis is wiped from existence out of nowhere, triggering a manhunt across the continent for those deemed responsible.  Two feuding nations decide to bring their hostilities to a new level.  Blades clash, nations fall, and plots years in the making begin to reveal themselves.

This is the story of some unwilling trespassers, taken from their lives against their will and thrown into situations they barely understand.  This is the story of some unfortunate Scyrians, their lives blown apart by the newcomers’ sudden and destabilizing existence.  This is the story of Scyria, a world with a lost past buried beneath millenia.  But as both the Earthlings and Scyrians are about to find out, sometimes the past doesn’t stay buried forever...

I post one chapter ahead on Patreon here, you can get it for a dollar: https://www.patreon.com/IrateRapScallion

My Discord server for discussing the story and whatever else: https://discord.gg/uycZBbv

Cover by Jefferymoonworm (https://www.instagram.com/jefferymoonworm/?hl=en) <<less

The demon king has been defeated, and a devastating war averted. The kingdom of Avaraline is on the slow road to recovery with Alysia at the helm.... more>>

Velvet sleeps, wrapped in magical crystal, Myne inactive, unwilling to do anything without her lover, the previous cost too high and too raw for them both.

But things are far from over. Ignoring that the demon king's retinue are still at large, and the neighbouring kingdoms are restless because of what had transpired, the world is stirring, the winds of change are blowing, the world on the brink of another evolution, the consequences of which will be more far reaching than anyone realizes.

Destiny however has plans of it's own. Chris, a young man discovering the truth about himself, and Rachael, a young woman hiding who she is, are both about to find themselves intertwined in the fate of the world.

When secrets come to the surface, the results can be far beyond what either party considered. Especially when they hail from an earlier age...

[Now available on all Amazon stores in paperback and ebook formats. If you'd like to support my writing, please consider purchasing and/or reviewing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L2JDH73]
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Y2gaPFB6X6
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This story is the sequel to Dawn Weaver, and takes place some years after the first.

However, it can be read independently of the first book (while knowledge of the first book may make some things clearer, it is not needed at all to understand most of what is going on and enjoy the story for what it is). The two main characters are new characters, as is the majority of the cast.

Note that this story is much heavier on the transgender themes than Dawn Weaver, it and comes into it from very early in the story. The gender bender element itself don't come into play until much later however.

It is also not an Isekai story, at least not from a technical viewpoint.

Volume 3 cover art by haime22, and pertains to arc 7. <<less

Yeah, I know... lame title but here's the story:... more>>

You were playing against an opponent team in E-Sports Virtual Reality FPS game. Suddenly, you were zapped by electric current due to faulty equipment and sent off to another world. There, you have to make the decision as you receive the ability similar to that of the FPS game you played. <<less

The year is 2097, full-immersive games have reached the peak of their popularity before the "accident" would happen killing dozens of people.... more>>

What they didn't know that those killed, didn't die but sent to new worlds or trapped within other games.

Two of these people was Joseph and Hannah, the pair becoming stuck within their a game.
But both will find that this world makes no sense even within 40k. So it make complete sense.

Thrown into a world were might makes right will the pair be able to forge a world that any servant of the Imperium of Man could recognized.

"What forsaken feudal world am I on?"
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Hello My Dear Readers

This is a remake that was voted by my readers and i hope to make this story better. <<less

Reincarnated into the worst game he just finished, Kendrick has turned into a young man with eyes as dark as the void; blue hair as clear as the white sky. The son of a viscount, Dan.... more>>

The world he was reincarnated to was a cruel one. It was an otome game that his friend recommended to him.

And as he knew what lies ahead of that cruel story, Kendrick tried not to trigger anything that would connect his life with them. Unfortunately, his father came up to him with a letter from the royal family, and told him he had to attend the grand royal celebration with them since the King's daughter had turned 18.

And through some events which he did expect would show up according to his knowledge, his life got connected with the villainess noblesse and attracted the King's daughter's attention by saving her from being food poisoned.

His perfect plan to live a peaceful life will take a turnabout as his life would become messed up because of those villainess.

Whether he runs away from the cruel reality or faces it forward depends on him.

(Cover's not mine.)

Raw chaps are in patreon, my own works. The chapters uploaded would be chapters edited by my beloved editor.
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Support me on:

patreon.com/emeruferu
paypal.me/emeruferu

Buy me coffee:

https://ko-fi.com/emeruferu#paypalModal <<less

With trouble as her only constant bedmate, the only aim, after being exiled, was to spend her life in peace and relative obscurity. A chance encounter brought back memories of her last love. The more she pursued, the more question she faced and the people who were close to her are not what they appear to be. ... more>>

Even in exile, her constant bedmate would not stop. Now, being hunted, embroiled in an age-old conspiracy, torn apart by various factions, how is a lone drow to survive? Of course, by doing what she did best, raising an army. For the dark-elf Matrons have a nasty habit of not staying down when knocked. They rise up again and come back with fury.

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Things should have been easy for Rylonvirah. The exiled drow matriarch has finally reunited with the love of her life, Lyria. But from the north descends a new threat, the Cambion Warlord, in his bid for ascension, to claim the title of the demon lord, rallies his horde.

Will Rylonvirah and Lyria reforge the broken bonds between them? Will the Warlord drown the world in a sea of fire? While enemies both old and new beset Rylonvirah, her greatest obstacle is Lyria herself— and the pregnant secret that she harbours.

===== Series Info=======
The world-building is a combination of DnD, Pathfinder and Elderscrolls. Though I prefer to take a few liberties if possible.

The yuri/GL Is an **extremely slow** burn one.

=====Author Notes=====

This is my first writing attempt, and in the spirit of full disclosure, I am not a native English speaker and I am hoping to use this chance to improve my writing.

Constructive criticisms are always welcome.

I have a full-time job but I would try to keep the releases consistent.

______________Announcements______________

1. Monday and Thursday release.

2. Explicit scenes will have a content warning. I was told by some kind folks to mark explicit chapters with ❤❤❤, to protect the purity of innocent SH readers. So they will be marked accordingly. :)

3. The real plot takes a while to get started. For those of you who stuck through, You have my thanks.

4. Hit 100 chapters finally and Volume II ongoing. <<less

Del Is a teenage boy of humble birth from Earth. He is attending the last year of his high school until a magical circle transported the whole class into another world. He is the weakest among the other students that were summoned to another world. It resulted in him being banished from the heroes' party. ... more>>

Consequently, he has to survive on his own in another world which he has no idea about. He only survived by doing low-level quests and cheap assignments. After his first time leveling up, he gained a new ability [Modern Weapon Summoning System], a system that can make any modern armaments with limitations.

The new ability gives Del an edge over his opponent. However, the limitations of the system are severe. Some of the weapons are even downright useless. In this world of magic, even the ability to make an assault rifle can’t protect him from those who wish him to disappear.

Can he survive while developing his new ability or will he end up six feet below the ground? <<less