"Speaking of which, where did this initial asset of seven bucks even come from? I don't have any U.S. dollars on me, do I?"
Cody carefully patted his pockets and suddenly realized money that was there after he bought cigarettes was gone.
"Alright, alright, I thought it was gifted starting money. Turns out it's just taking from Peter to pay Paul."
But looking on the bright side, at least his outfit of a shirt, pants, and jacket made him blend in in Gotham. There was no...
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Cold, shaking...
A clanging sound echoed in his ears, and the groggy Cody head hurt from the vibrations of the ground.
"Sir."
Half-asleep and half-awake, a voice seemed to be repeating by his side.
Who is this?
"Sir!"
Who is this voice calling out to?
Me?
"Wake up! Sir!"
Cold and damp air rushed in, filling Cody nasal cavity. The air seemed to carry a hint of blood and a strange sense of danger.
This sensation seemed to go str...
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The CFA-17 Wraith Fighter, straight out of the Terran Confederacy’s arsenal in StarCraft, was their go-to starfighter.
Ventus had noticed that the CFA-17 Wraith they could research and produce was just the early model—no pulse lasers for ground attacks yet. Still, the Wraith was a proven beast, capable of dogfighting in both atmosphere and the vacuum of space. In StarCraft’s brutal wars against the Protoss and Zerg, it had earned its stripes as a top-tier...
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Ventus hurriedly scrolled through the list of legendary figures, only to find most of them locked, their details inaccessible. But a few names were visible, standing out like beacons.
“What’s the deal with these names I can see? Can I wake them up?” Ventus asked.
[Not directly. Per the agreements they made before entering the mothership’s hibernation pods, they swore loyalty to you. But for people of their caliber, such oaths are shaky at best. Before waking them, y...
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“We’re Corellian merchants,” the cylindrical droid translated, word by word, with a mechanical precision. “We seek furs, rare metals. Please, let us go home.”
Next to the droid, the three captured militants slumped over the table, groaning weakly, occasionally muttering a single word between pained breaths.
Ventus sat across from them in the interrogation room, one leg crossed over the other, watching their performance with a neutral expression. Behind him stood a...
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The Galactic Republic, a colossal entity ruling over tens of thousands of star systems for ages. Since its founding, it’s been governed by the Galactic Senate and the Jedi Order, side by side.
Republic Calendar Year, 35 BBY {Note 1}. Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Republic and the most advanced, bustling planet in the galaxy.
The Jedi Temple, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Galactic Senate as Coruscant’s grandest structure. Atop its massive, k...
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“Hyperspace comms? That means intelligent life—capable of interstellar travel!” Ventus’s eyes widened. “Mainframe! Pinpoint the source of that signal now. Alert all combat personnel—move out and lock down the area! Graham, you’re in charge on-site!”
[Affirmative.]
A transport loaded with marines roared into the sky, speeding toward the coordinates provided by the mainframe.
“Administrator, you don’t look well. You should return to the moth...
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Ventus was buried in reports, the data merging seamlessly with the knowledge that had been uploaded into his mind. It was starting to feel like it truly belonged to him.
But reading files wasn’t enough. The real key was putting that knowledge to use.
“Mainframe, I’m heading down to Dawn Planet for an inspection. Make the arrangements,” Ventus said, shutting off the screen in front of him.
*[Understood, Administrator. I recommend bringing your personal body...
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A soft melody pulled Ventus from sleep. He opened his eyes, taking in the unchanged surroundings of his quarters, and gave a bitter smile. Looks like I’m not going back.
[Administrator, apologies for disturbing you, but there’s an urgent matter requiring your decision.] Qiiji’s voice crackled through the nearby comms.
Ventus ignored it for a moment, rolling out of bed and heading to the bathroom. He ordered the mainframe to set the water to ice-cold,...
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I just want to go home… If this is really Star Wars, those terrifying Star Destroyers will crush us… Ventus clutches his forehead, sitting in silence for a long moment. The thrill of seeing the Kushan mothership from Homeworld come to life has completely evaporated.
“Alright, Qiiji, my chief of staff, can you give me a rundown of our defensive forces?” Ventus pulls himself together, deciding to at least put up a fight.
Qiiji snaps into ...
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The hatch slid open, revealing a pristine white corridor lit by rows of green indicator lights, guiding Ventus toward the elevator to the bridge. The nurse stationed at the door bowed her head and scurried back to the medical bay to tidy up.
[The Administrator has awakened. All personnel, please attend to your assigned duties… The Administrator has awakened…] The mainframe’s announcement echoed through the corridor, looping endlessly.
Still, the place felt ee...
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1. Greetings, Administrator
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…
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*STAR WARS*
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For over a millennium, the Galactic Republic has ruled the galaxy, bringing prosperity, abundance, and security to its countless worlds.
But in those thousands of years, the Republic never managed to build a centralized, efficient administrative system. Bureaucracy, oligarchy, and a loose political structure have turned the Republic into a ...
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*Chapter 131: The Final Battle Begins*
"Clean up the battlefield. Finish them off."
Yoru sheathed his sword and gave the order to Zabuza and the others.
"Understood!"
Zabuza and his team swiftly moved to eliminate any remaining enemies, ensuring complete annihilation.
"Let’s go. If we’re lucky, we might run into a stronger Cloud Village squad on the way!"
A fierce blaze of fighting spirit burned in Yoru’s e...
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The melodious chime of the school bell rang out.
Ninja Academy had let out for the day.
Hikari leaned back in her chair, lost in thought.
Failure.
Her supposedly peerless talent had been useless against Wind Release.
She had spent the entire day—until her stomach growled in protest and her chakra was nearly depleted—trying to figure out how to develop Wind Release. Yet, no matter how hard she struggled, her chakra refused to ...
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The sun dipped westward.
Konoha, usually peaceful and quiet, was bathed in twilight.
Sparse crowds moved through the supermarket, picking up ingredients for dinner.
"Meat... meat..."
Might Guy, having worked all day, carried a large bag while doing squats in a secluded corner of the store—leg day never waited.
As he trained, his small eyes flicked toward the clock on the wall.
Ten minutes left.
Every Wednesday at...
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*Chapter 466: Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi*
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The next day, Dunn and his crew chartered a plane and left France.
Along for the ride were Luc Besson’s team and the French goddess herself, Sophie Marceau.
As usual, Dunn sat between Natalie and Nicole Kidman. Sure, he couldn’t exactly put an arm around both of them with everyone watching, but having two beauties by his side definitely made the long trip a lot more fun.
“Oh, by the way, George messaged me. He said they’re about to start shooting Sta...
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Dunn had been to plenty of cocktail parties before, but this was his first time at an open-air beach one. The sea breeze, the music, the gentle waves, the rich red wine, and the lively girls… he had to admit, the French had a knack for throwing an artsy, eye-opening bash.
From a distance, Dunn spotted Natalie chatting warmly with Luc Besson, laughing and looking genuinely happy. Meanwhile, Sam Mendes, fresh off winning the Palme d’Or, was undeniably the star of the night. Jus...
2025-05-10 01:54:55 +0000 UTC
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The Cannes Film Festival awards ceremony after-party was set to take place on an open-air beach next to the Palais des Festivals.
There’s no helping it—beaches are the symbol of Cannes.
Plus, the festival needs some buzz to boost its reputation. Holding a closed-off party in a hotel wouldn’t give the media much to write about, would it?
The after-party was scheduled for 10 p.m.
At that point, the awards ceremony wasn’t even over yet, but a bunch ...
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The influence of Europe’s three major film festivals has been gradually fading, but they’re still the pinnacle of global cinema. Plenty of people get a little overwhelmed when accepting their awards.
Stars from Hollywood, though? They’re a different breed. To them, European films are just a niche circle.
Nicole Kidman smiled as she accepted the trophy, gesturing politely for Natalie to speak first. By age, she was the senior.
Natalie didn’t hold back. Sh...
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The awards ceremony took place in the Lumière Hall. In the past, the Cannes Film Festival often stirred up controversy, so to avoid a chorus of boos during the event, the ceremony hall stopped admitting media reporters years ago.
As a result, throughout the awards, journalists from around the world gathered in the press center or the Debussy Hall, watching the live broadcast of the event.
Based on the reviews of all the competing films, director Wong Jiawei’s romanti...
2025-05-10 01:53:42 +0000 UTC
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If movies were a bible for film buffs, think of The Godfather as the harsh, fatherly Old Testament, and The Shawshank Redemption as the warm, motherly New Testament. Pretty cool way to look at it, right?
But let’s be real—movies aren’t everyone’s holy grail. Take Girl, Interrupted—it’s more like a dive into the minds of the unhinged, whether you call them neurotic or straight-up crazy.
Ever feel like popping a whole bottle of aspirin f...
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*Chapter 1396: Half Dream, Half Awake*
Exhaustion. Fatigue.
That was Anson’s state.
He felt completely drained, inside and out, as if nothing was left. A weariness unlike anything he had ever experienced washed over him.
After an entire day of intense, fast-paced work, he couldn’t even muster the energy to lift a finger. All he wanted to do was lie on the couch and stare into space, letting his mind go blank. He tried forcing himself to stay alert,...
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*Chapter 241: The Light That Devours Everything, Nanjiro's Shock*
Whoosh!
In an instant, a streak of white light tore across the court at an astonishing speed. Even those with exceptional dynamic vision, like Senri and Saeki, couldn’t follow it clearly.
“What kind of shot is that?”
On the Hyotei side, Atobe and Akutsu’s expressions changed. The speed of this shot completely surpassed their ability to track it. Especially Atobe, who had recent...
2025-05-10 01:50:57 +0000 UTC
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*New York.*
Inside a high-end custom suit shop.
"Is this really necessary?"
Chandler spread his arms as the tailor took his measurements, complaining, "The last time Joey had me get a suit, the experience wasn’t exactly pleasant."
"Relax."
Adam, standing to the side, observed and couldn’t help but laugh. "This place is the most professional. It’s not a prison tailor’s branch—no one’s going to twist MR. BIG in all sorts of dir...
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New York.
520 Apartment.
"Adam, are you sure you're not bringing a date?"
Monica asked.
"Yes."
Adam responded helplessly, "I've already said it a hundred times."
"I just wanted to double-check."
Monica pinned a blue pushpin onto the wedding seating plan. "I'm telling you, once the seating is finalized, even if you want to invite a date, you can't."
"I know."
Adam chuckled. "Even if I find a new date before then, I ...
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1998.
Ever since the "Amazing Amy" incident ended, time seemed to speed up like someone had hit the fast-forward button.
In the blink of an eye, more than three years had passed.
Adam was now on the verge of graduating from medical school.
Looking back on these years, what struck Adam the most was that he had become Chandler's chief best man. Soon, he would stand beside Chandler at the church altar, ready to hand him the wedding ring at just the right mo...
2025-05-10 01:49:46 +0000 UTC
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The killer doll Chucky isn't as famous as some of his contemporaries like Jason or Freddy, but the fact that the horror franchise has reached its eighth installment and even had a TV series reboot in 2021 shows just how successful this guy is.
The movie begins with a serial killer named Ray who, when cornered by the police, chooses to use voodoo to transfer his soul into a toy doll, thus escaping capture.
However, due to various reasons, Ray failed to transfer his soul back...
2025-05-10 01:49:15 +0000 UTC
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Back at the Japanese guesthouse, Roy indeed saw Heather sitting in front of the TV waiting for him to return.
The two hugged and watched TV for a while. A soap opera was playing.
However, Roy wasn't interested in such vapid soap operas; he was only watching because Heather liked them.
As they watched, Roy's mind began to wander.
Didn't he still have two treasure chests to open? Might as well open them now!
Thinking this, Roy grabbed Heather and started to ...
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Though the words came out with some effort, Cliff grew steadier as he spoke. Even under the intense gazes of his bandmates, his resolve didn’t waver.
Letting out a long breath, he met their eyes. “Our situation hasn’t changed—not in the past few hours, and probably not for a long while. We’re still facing a ton of unknowns. This isn’t a fairy tale, after all.”
“But?” Ollie piped up. If Cliff didn’t follow that with a “but,” he might just lose it ...
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