ali smith best novel stories

In a world perpetually brimming with temptation and snares lying in wait, demons are always ready to engulf the weak souls who fall into the abyss of despair. Yet, far in the distance, bright rays pierce the darkened skies - these are the demon hunters, ready to sacrifice their lives to hunt and protect the safety of all. From ancient times, demons should have been exterminated. However, fortunately, some survived and are planning to reopen the Book of Salamon to unleash Lucifer and other ferocious demons trapped within its pages. Claude Young is one of these demon hunters, but he possesses the blood of both demon and human. This is why he wields the power of both species. Alongside his companions, Claude endeavors to cleanse the world of these demonic beings and thwart their malevolent plans.

Ethan is reincarnated into an alternate fantasy world dominated by women. It begins with being violated by his maid, mollycoddled by an overprotective mother, and forced to lay with an elf. What else awaits Ethan in a woman's world where being a man is a rarity?

A 16-year old boy who got transported to the other world where magic exists, a twist in his life is that he is one of the key keepers that will save the world from evils. An adventure and discovery of finding oneself.

After the opening of the Pandora's Box, the God of Death, battered and gravely injured, fled to the mortal world carrying half of the Supreme artifact of the Gods he stole. The world, known as Agartha, experienced a monumental change- The transition of flora and fauna in tandem with human civilization into something richer with resources blended with utmost danger. Massive surge of concentrated energy coursed through the world enabling the manifestation of dormant bloodlines, martial and arcane arts as well as powerful techniques. In a secluded village in the depths of Sierra Noluz, a relatively dangerous mountain range with dense forestry is where Lex Azure live. Living his 15 years of life being instilled with vocational education as well as martial arts from his father, learning military arts from retired soldiers in the village, and arcane arts from village invokers, it was all but fleeting. Suddenly thrust into the whirlpool of fate, Lex, compelled by his bloodline, will inevitably have to face off against the God of Death. Why must he battle a God? How can he face against a God? Discover the world outside of Sierra Noluz and explore the vastness of Ageartha with Lex as he campaigns to fight for the survival of humanity. Learning the trinity paths, befriending magic beasts, rallying the nation, finding reliable companions, fighting the dark forces, treading a path uncharted by all. ------- Note: Brace yourselves to get your worldview overturned by different tales and you'll start to believe in magic a little. Stay tuned for every piece of the puzzle will fit perfectly at the end. Please enjoy the journey. Read it now, add it to your reading list and earn a badge.

Who wants to die suddenly? Nobody will be ready to accept it. Including William Austin, who was at the peak of his career. A twenty-eight-year-old man who is still reeling from a sudden death. William didn't know what made him suddenly become a spirit. Until he met Emma. Together with the girl, William managed to unravel the case of his death and the serial murder case, which still remains a mystery.

When the mourning is over, life must continue and famous writer; THOMAS BRADLY was ready to move on from mourning his late mother, but the unbelievable happens. A weird looking old man, two fan girls, an old disgusting mirror, the roaring thunder and a heavy storm outside, which of those messed with time and universe??? Waking up inside his own novel wasn't crazy enough but the thought of 2000 volts of electricity about to pass through this body in which he's stuck inside was hell. In less than 24 hours, one Denzel Williams was to be electrocuted for first degree murder and of all characters in which he could be stuck as, it happened to be Denzel. Was he dead already in the real world or was he about to die truly on both sides? Find out if Thomas Bradly would ever find the light at the end of this frightening tunnel..

In our era, where science and technology dominate, magic and the like are always dismissed as myths and legends, elements of folklore. However, a boy named Tom crops up from the rural areas of Detroit. Tom, was a lover of books, a science freak, and an ardent admirer of magic. During his high school days, Tom found a book from one of the world’s most secret occult groups; The Order of the Chalice. This book led him to an unprecedented adventure into the depths of the most hidden places in the world. Meanwhile, Tom’s unrequited lover, Heidi, was worried about Tom and insisted on pursuing him. Tom left home after hijacking his father’s pension funds in search of the Stone of Heka which the occult book told him of. Heidi, on the other hand, cut a frustrated figure as Tom eluded her. Sometime in the future, decades after he left his family, Tom resurfaced. But now, as the ‘vulle guze cha’; the magic Overlord of the Order of the Chalice. Many catastrophic events heralded his ascension and emergence. This caused the States, politicians, and the Order of the Chalice surviving members to become alert. The state thought that a major terrorist group had attacked, while politicians confused, concocted many conspiracy theories in pursuit of the culprit. However, the Order of the Chalice was frenziedly preparing for the homecoming and true ascension of the legendary ‘vulle guze cha’ who will lead them to the limelight, and bring back the golden era of magic. Heidi, who was done with her college education, has been in pursuit of Tom and is the only one who knows his whereabouts. Tom, however, seeks supremacy. He wants to rule the world. An inevitable war will ensue but only Heidi can save the day.

The Void, the nameless world, has nothing clear, every single thing carries its own secret. Sebastian Robbins, an ordinary Earthling, accidentally arrives in the Void world after dying, becoming a Void Keeper without much talent. From being untalented, he rises, this Void world is still waiting for him to explore!

Everyone has gotten immersed in the world of games perhaps once in their lives, but not everyone finds themselves plunged into one. Nolan Anderson was but an average guy whose life was normal until he suddenly falls into the world of the game he's playing. From a zombie apocalypse world, to a world filled with magic and divine monsters, then a sci Fi world with beyond advanced technology and so much more. Follow Nolan as he unravels adventures and the hidden mysteries of the world he thought he knew.

As a live-in-son-inlaw of the Dabby family, Danver's life was hell on earth. But his real identity as the heir to the wealthiest business tycoon remained a secret. with an unexpected turn of events,both his mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law crawled down at his feet. His mother-in-law begged “Do not leave my daughter" and his grandmother-in-law said “I was wrong"