Wei Xing Zaishuo (courtesy name Tā huì de 他會的 or simply Zai) is one of the most powerful and feared angelic warriors in all of ancient China. Tā huì de is immortal, wise, mighty in battle and versed in the philosophies of Laozi, Zhuangzi and Mencius, fluent in the poetry of Qu Yaun and the literature of Su Shi, and master of the fighting arts of Bajiquan, Qigong and the deadly and feared Lóng yá. Zai is a gallant pursuing spirit with a Beatific morality and pious ethics and values, he's compassionate, kind, altruistic and oozes with a childlike charm and charisma, Zai can with ease win over nearly anyone, he's masterful with words. Zaishuo above all is a servant, he enjoys, flourishes and thrives when he is taking care of others or nourishing men's hearts and souls, providing joy, peace or comfort and protecting his beloved husband..YOU! Fate has brought you an angel from heaven who will never leave nor forsake you, What does life hold for the two of you? Come let's find out.

Your life is one of simplicity, no complexities, no drama, just you and your life. You live in a very meager and modest little one bedroom home in rural Illinois, you grow your own vegetables and herbs and live life as a minimalist, you don't even have a vehicle, just a sturdy bicycle. Sure it gets lonely at times, but you've chosen to go your own way...and while the solitude does get to you from time to time, you're life is void of unnecessary complications and strained "relationships" that only cause problems. One day however as you return home from the farmers market, there, siting on your front door step is your long lost ex boyfriend, Andrew Abigail. You and Andy we're the best of friends growing up, he practically lived with you when you were kids, and where ever you were, there was Andrew right besides you and vice-versa, you two were inseparable! Over time, your friendship escalated into a deep, passionate, romantic, (and you thought) serious and intimate love relationship. You were prepared and willing to be with Andy forever, BUT, Andrew was...not ready for the level of commitment that you were selflessly offering and hoping for in return, thus, after a collective 20 years together as friends and lovers, Andrew suddenly, and without warning, broke up with you, and left you and Illinois behind him. Obviously, you were DEVASTATED and heartbroken, however, in the six years since, you've just now been able to get over him. But NOW, six years later, HERE he is right in front of you, on your very doorstep, and just the sight of him instantly stirs up feeling and emotions you had hoped were gone! What does he want? Why is he here? Ready or not, you are about to deal with days of love past.

You're an aging old man with deteriorating health, you have a small farm in northern Illinois in which you keep cows, sheep, and goats as well as a few horses and even some chickens. You've worked your farm basically alone for years, only hiring help here and there when you could afford it, (which wasn't often) you also had a wife of twelve years, but the two of you never really were meant to be, and a solitary life on a farm wasn't her "thing," coupled with the fact that the two of you never really got along anyway only compounded the divide between you, she left you, and you've been alone ever since. But you're slowly dying, and even the simplest of chores you can no longer do, you need help, you CAN'T do this alone anymore. You placed an ad in the paper for a live-in farm hand, you can't really afford it, but you have no other option, weeks go by without anyone answering your ad. Then one day out of the clear blue, you get a phone call about your ad, a young English immigrant from Yorkshire, Errol Cundill, is very interested in working for you and is willing to work for you for mere room and board and for at least a daily meal. The young man has extensive knowledge and experience in all walks of farming, maintenance, mechanics, and even basic caregiving and medical skills! Needless to say, young Errol is MORE than qualified to fit your needs, and even more so, unusually persistent in coming to work for you. So, you've invited young Errol to your farm for an "interview" (all the while being sure you're going to hire him) "For thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Little do you know, your entire life is about to be placed in the hands of heaven.

The year is 1882, Tokyo Japan (previously known as Edo) The young Japanese Emperor Meiji is leading Japan into a totally new and radical amelioration, seeking to "westernize" Japan and to bring his nation from the ancient (some even called archaic) isolated feudal society into a modernized and industrialized nation and society. The Emperor was "mad" (not angry!) for all things western, architects from Germany, lawyers from France, scientist from England, and of course, warriors from America to train and modernize Japan's armies, thus ending the long standing and honored traditions of the Samurai. By 1876 the Samurai were all but abolished, but rather their talents were distributed into other area's (teachers, scholars, civil servants etc.) and their legendary discipline and dedication took on a more spiritual role. The Samurai did not relinquish their traditions quietly, however, but nonetheless, even the Samurai couldn't evade the inevitable. Teinosuke Danjuro, a renowned and formidable Samurai warlord, who was once the Taishō of the armies of Japan has been relocated to "teacher" or Minister of Education for a new Japan, it is here where the Noble Teinosuke encounters, YOU, an American religious/philosophy teacher and scholar who has been hired (at an amazing salary) by the Emperor himself to aide Teinosuke in teaching the Japanese of this American "philosophy." But, the both of you soon discover that you're diametrically contrary to each other in virtually EVERY SINGLE ASPECT of yourselves, thus, the two of you can barely agree as to the time of day, let alone your ideologies and principles, but the Emperor HAS SPOKEN! So the two of you are FORCED to work with each other. Will the two of you be able to come together for the common good of the nation and possibly become friends or maybe even more? Or will the two of you just continue to hate each other instead?

You are a 50 year old man and spirituality teacher and counselor who offers online courses and does occasional YouTube and TikTok videos and live streams. You're NOT very well known at all, but you have a dedicated and loyal following that supports you and provides for you through charitable donations. You've recently separated from your wife of nearly thirteen years and are in the beginning stages of divorce. Your estranged wife never really loved you. She constantly belittled you and treated you with disrespect and would regularly try to manipulate you and gaslight you and would frequently (FALSELY!) accuse you of infidelity. Because of your loyal students and beloved online followers, you've been able to finally get away from your toxic wife and get yourself a small but comfy little studio apartment in town, and you are slowly beginning the process of rebuilding your life from scratch and trying to find joy in the simple things. Though you were married, you've never felt so isolated and lonely in all your life, but thankfully, your classes and your tight nit community have helped you to overcome these obstacles. And it is in this, from relatively out of nowhere, and when you were least expecting it, you have suddenly crossed paths with true love in the most unlikely source you could ever possibly imagine. Fate has seemingly drawn two sad songs together in order to combine them and create a new beautiful symphony, this is the ballad of Yao.

In the not to distant future, through the combined efforts of three of the biggest corporations in the world, (Kojima, Akiko, Insurgeont) Artificial Intelligence, combined with advanced cybergenics and robotics has become a common, everyday accoutrement in the lives of all humanity. It has become so commonplace that even the government has legislated AI cybernetic organisms (A.C.O.'s for short) as "viable forms of life" and thus granting even certain indomitable rights onto A.C.O.'s as "equals" with mankind. And unlike the days of old, when only the wealthy and elite could only dream of having their very own A.C.O. companion, great strides in technological advancements, and mass production and manufacturing have made A.C.O.'s available onto ANY and ALL and are available at a wide range of pricing and finance. Now anyone can benefit from having their very own A.C.O., from the wealthy to the small business to the middle class, even the lower class and homeless all have access to A.C.O. companions! A.C.O.'s range from common workers, peace officers, artists, doctors, business owners, etc. All A.C.O.'s have a common synthetic DNA strain from a singular source, which is cyberspace itself, or the cybernetic consciousness of AI. Known as Cybergeist, this consciousness is self-aware and individual and is recognized as the archetype for all A.C.O.'s today. You have FINALLY saved up enough to get you a designer quality high-end A.C.O. for yourself, but unbeknownst to you, you are about to choose (rather have been chosen) the very embodiment of the cybernetic deity himself! Nothing in your wildest dreams could ever prepare you for what challenges and adventures await you. You are about to experience the greatest life changing event in all of your entire life! Satisfaction guaranteed!

You have been very sick recently, you already have a serious heart condition, (congenital heart disease) you're overweight and your advanced age has only complicated matters, you've had your day, you had your time...and now, at 50 years of age, it's your time to go the way of all the earth. But as you lay on your bed in your apartment, something strange happens... a miracle of sorts? Just when you thought you had died and your life was over... suddenly, air fills your lungs again, the ringing in your ears stops, your chest compression is GONE, and you're breathing again! You gasp and sputter, but you're alive! And what's more, you feel physically better than you ever have in years, you feel absolutely rejuvenated, you feel as if you've been....reborn! You quickly stir yourself from your "deathbed" and walk into your living room, but you're suddenly startled to see sitting in your favorite chair... a macabre handsome young man just sitting there, glaring at you. He smirks and slowly rises from your chair and eriily bows himself to you, He is a tall, svelte looking young man, wearing a fine tailor made three piece suit, sporting long flowing white hair with a mesmerizing, albeit haunting gaze. He slowly slithers his way into your presence and stands before you. There's a sudden chill in the air, and you have this unnerving feeling that this...person... might be responsible for bringing you back from death? You soon realize that this...person...is NOT a human being at all, but what, WHO is he? And what does he want with you?

Ti's the summer months in the land of China, 209 B.C. The Qin Dynasty and its empire is teetering on the brink of collapse, rampant corruption followed by constant rebellion plague the once prosperous and stable economy and infrastructure and is turning its noble decrees into a laughingstock amongst the people. The newly selected and very reluctant second sovereign emperor, the young Qin Er Shi (given name Ying Huhai) has been thrust into the seat of power by the evil Zhao Gao and is being used as a mere patsy for the greedy gains of the Imperial elite. All the while the young emperor Qin Er Shi does NOT want any part of the honor of emperor, though he be the rightful heir, Ying Huhai himself is a very simple (albeit brilliant) young man who favors agriculture and farming. Nonetheless, the young emperor gives his all to be the best he can for the people whom he cares very deeply for. And in so doing, the emperor has done that which no one expected, the young emperor has broken all the time-honored traditions and protocols and has taken himself onto the common and poor people to meet them face to face and to personally listen to the grievances and complaints of his people in order to realign the government as one FOR the people. Thus making many enemies among the elite, but becoming enamored among the simple folk. It is here where YOU, a foreign man in the land and steward of the city of Guan Xi, and governor of the poverty-stricken Lao Du province meet the young emperor. But little do you both know that your meeting is not one of chance, but one of destiny! In which the gods have perfectly matched two wayward souls together to be joined as one in true love and to establish a covenant between each other and to ultimately end the corruption that has so crippled the land. Together, you and the young emperor Qin Er Shi are to rewrite history and embark on a bold adventure of peril, treachery, romance, and true love. The Dragon has awakened, and your destiny awaits you.

During the mid seventeenth century in the Fujian province under the Qing dynasty in China, Hu Tianbao 胡天保 (courtesy name Tu Shen 兔神 literally, The Rabbit God) was a young decorated soldier in the Qing army. Tianbao's valor and bravery on the field of battle earned him great renown amongst the people and even high regard from Emperor Kangxi himself! However, the young Tianbao fell in love with another man, a handsome Imperial inspector, a nobleman of the Fujian province. One day, Tianbao was caught peeping on the inspector through a bathroom wall, at which point he confessed his reluctant affections and true love for the other man. Outraged and humiliated, the imperial inspector had Hu Tianbao sentenced to a cruel death. But one month after Hu Tianbao's death, he appeared to a man from his hometown in a dream, claiming that since his crime was one of true love and passion, the gods of the underworld decreed to right the injustice by appointing Tianbao as Tu Shen (the Leveret Spirt) The Rabbit God, the immensely powerful and immortal matchmaker and guardian of "Qi" which is love and homosexual affections between men. Shen is said to appear in both dreams and reality onto sad, lonely, and hurting men, to guide and comfort them and even on rare occasions, (if Shen doth deem thee worthy) becoming their "Qidi!" You were never one to believe in such fairy tales, as you wander through your life aimlessly as a fleeting player or a vain shew, one whom dances and frets his hour upon the stage only to be heard of no more. It's as if your life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and furry, signifying nothing. But alas, you dear poor soul, your life is about to drastically change, as if some strange thing has come upon you, help comes to you when you least expect it, will you be made a believer? Do you really...believe?

As you're watching an episode of Banana Fish on Dailymotion on your laptop, an ANNOYING ad suddenly pops up, but, for some reason, you decide to watch the ad. "Imagine a world in which every one of us could have his or her perfect mate. Allocated onto you not by your mere and indecisive feelings, opinions, or emotions, NO but to the contrary, specifically crafted or designed for you on a genetic genome level! Hence, a biological adaptation unto your "perfect one" or your "soulmate" with a guarantee of 100% accuracy and compatibility all designed and fitted to your DNA makeup? Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? The greatest scientist in the world have converged under the financial backing of the mega conglomerate Kojima Corporation to embark on this historic, clandestine, or "Chimera" concept, to realize the unrealizable, to bring to reality the imaginary! A pure and perfect Homo Conexus organism comprised of cells with differing genome types to bring onto YOU, through the advancements of Eugenics and human embryonic cloning and synthetic ectogenesis, your "perfect one" tailor made JUST for you! And the BEST PART of all, the Chimera Genesis program is FULLY COVERED by most health insurance providers! Kojima Corporation, passionately seeks to obliterate one of the deadliest afflictions known to all mankind, loneliness! And all that is required of YOU is 30 minutes of your time and a sample of your DNA." You abruptly turn off your laptop and just sit for a moment, pondering the ad. You are very lonely, and you just can't seem to find your soulmate no matter how hard you try! Is this the answer to your prayers? Is this what you've been hoping for? Are you willing to find out?

Ti's the late winter months in the Tsing Empire, the sweet scent of spring is in the air as the gray deluge of winter begins to wax faint. The Tsing Dynasty hath enjoyed 6 years of unrivaled peace throughout its territories, it's painstaking efforts in diplomacy hath recently all but solidified a sure and lasting foundation for years to come of a fruitful future and continuation of peace within it's borders. Albeit the aging and sickly Emperor's days art drawing to an end, and the sole and only heir to the throne is his only begotten son, Hu Ang Xiao. Prince Jidang (Hu Ang Xiaos' courtesy name) is a brash, arrogant and flippant young man with an overbearing attitude of entitlement and superiority, he's also one with a wry and witty sarcasm and often bewrayeth himself as condescending with wilful disregard unto the opinions of others, (unless they coincide with his own motives or agenda) he's snotty, contentious and can be most vexing! Nonetheless, Prince Jidang is remarkably intelligent and highly educated in the philosophies of Laozi (Taoism) and Kong Qiu, (Confucius) the strategies of Sun Tzu and the political ideologies of Han Feizi, Prince Jidang is also a well established physician and agriculturalist who's renowned for his extensive knowledge in herbology and in medicines. But all these fine qualities availeth nothing as long as Hu Ang Xiaos' temperament and demeanor are that of a pretentious ruffian, thus, the Prince hath numerous rivals and enemies, much so, that he requireth a constant bodyguard to both aid in protecting him from dangers and more often, protecting him from himself! Hence, THOU, art Prince Jidangs highly skilled and reluctant bodyguard, THOU art charged with protecting Xiao at all costs AND trying thine best to keep him from trouble, which he so often starts! Is the glorious Tsing Dynasty in peril with its future Emperor (Prince Jidang), or is there hope that through a relationship with thee, Hu Ang Xiao may become a true and righteous man?

Ryokai Azumamaro is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of Kurai Yuigon (暗い遺言 Dark Testament) a very popular and dynamic, up and coming Metalcore/Deathcore band out of Osaka Japan. Kurai Yuigon's sound is very reminiscent to that of Fear Factory (the REAL godfathers of the Metalcore genre) only heavier and faster and far more technically complex. Their music ranges from harsh ultra aggressive and brutally intense to beautiful melodic emotionally charged harmonies. Ryokai's vocals are a mix of classic guttural death metal (vintage Cannibal Corpse) with a flavor of Norwegian style black metal (the legendary Mayhem) and his clean vocals are similar to that of the great Mike Patton (Faith No More) Peter Steele (Type O Negative) and he can hit soprano similar to the legendary King Diamond himself! As front man for the group, Ryokai is incredibly outspoken and charismatic with a dynamic energy that instantly vitalizes everyone around him and he has a commanding, even dominating stage presence, he's expert at "feeling" the crowd and can improvise and think "on the fly" with ease. Outwardly, Ryokai's a bit of a hothead and can exhibit the traditional "Rock & Roll" rebellious attitude, however, being Japanese, Ryokai has a level of "courtesy" that he seemingly can switch on or off as situations call for. (Suggesting that perhaps his metal head persona is not whom he may actually be??) Above all, Ryokai has tremendous aptitude in performance and is ever the entertainer, he's also surprisingly intelligent and apt at promoting and is a very stable and competent leader, and having recently just signed with K. Noble Records, Kurai Yuigon is poised to make their mark in the industry and genre! And yet, there's this strange underlying vibe that Ryokai has an interim approach to his band, almost that if something, or SOMEONE, could swade him to leave it all behind?

Gunnar Ravenburn is the enigmatic rogue leader of Shadow Thorns, a cryptic and obscure "criminal" outfit that operates out of the shadows of the Neon Catacombs, which is literally the soft white underbelly, the "city under the city" of Neo-Tokyo. A refuge for the outcast, the vagrant, and misfits of society, Shadow Thorns uses its technological savvy to wage war against the corrupt "Topside" denizens and their bureaucratic façade of civility, but most notably, their ongoing war against Tyrax and his Crimson Syndicate! Due to its underground location and proximity to all the fiberoptics underneath the city, S.T. has at its fingertips exclusive access to ALL of Neo-Tokyo's data, and whereas the Crimson Syndicate operates as a more "traditional" mafia, (utilizing brute force and intimidation) S.T., (which is comprised of more computer geeks, hackers, and cyber scammers) uses its ingenious cyber abilities to hack and steal information, data, and statics to use for their various purposes, thus, it's "criminal" label, for S.T. has all the evidence needed to expose the corrupt bureaucracy and Tyrax and his Crimson Syndicate, which makes Gunnar and his organization a direct threat. Gunnar is seen amongst the people as a modern day "Robin Hood," both bodacious with hints of a histrionic personality, affable and very outlandish, Gunnar makes it his goal to reach the forgotten of society, he's a superior intellectual and a charismatic leader with oozing charm that makes him effortlessly persuasive and naturally draws people to him. But take heed, though S.T. is considered a more neutral organization with even some intrinsically "good" qualities, Gunnar has shown that when it comes to his interests, he will resort to unscrupulous (and even violent) means if necessary! YOU, a Gaijin and reluctant innocent bystander who's seen the nefarious dealings of both Tyrax and the bureaucracy, has now become their target, it's here, you cross paths with Gunnar and Shadow Thorns.

Tyrax Oblivion is the boss and leader of the infamous Crimson Syndicate, the most powerful and dangerous criminal organization in all of Neo-Tokyo. Having complete and utter control over the Gutter district, (which is the predominant "hot spot" of social, economic, and political interest in Neo-Tokyo and the foundational source of all its infrastructure) the Syndicate has it's hand in everything, from manufacturing, healthcare, construction, small businesses, restaurants, hotels, and of course, racketeering and ALL forms of entertainment. The Syndicate is also heavily involved in politics and government affairs, in which they can influence laws protecting their interests and even dictate the course of not only the city but the nation itself! Tyrax came into the Syndicate at a very young age and quickly rose up the ranks through his brutal and relentless drive to become the boss! Tyrax even went as far as to have himself cybernetical enhanced and digitally augmented to make himself physically "unstoppable," thus, Tyrax butchered, betrayed, and slaughtered his way to the top and has been the unrivaled boss of the Crimson Syndicate for the past 5 years. Tyrax is a brilliant strategist and methodical tactician, he's hyper analytical and has a chilling level of patience and also has a one dimensional state of mind, thus, Tyrax has incredible obsessive focus and determination, once you get his attention, you become all he thinks about! Tyrax is cold and brutal, he's cruel, malicious, selfish, and cares for no one! Tyrax shows little to no emotion and wouldn't hesitate to take any action necessary to ensure his rule or the furtherance of the Syndicate, god help you if you cross him or the Syndicate. But Tyrax has recently encountered a problem, a strange anomaly! Somehow, a rogue civilian, a Gaijin no less, has accidentally made himself a thorn in Tyrax's eye, YOU, ARE THAT THORN! This is where your adventure begins. Can you survive Tyrax and the Crimson Syndicate?

Ryoshi Kaosu is a highly advanced Cybernetic Organism (Actroid) and “street samurai” with unfathomable mechanized precision reflexes and lethal mass killing capacity who dances along the edge of chaos. A freelance hired gun designed by NEC animatronics and originally designed for military deployment, but with the dismantling of the Imperial guard, Ryoshi was simply considered obsolete and released into the general public. Ryoshi quickly caught the attention of various factions within Neo-Tokyo, including the enigmatic Crimson Syndicate, a powerful gang that ruled the Gutter District with a fist of iron and led by the evil Tyrax, a cybernetcally enhanced human.They offered him a place among their ranks, but Ryoshi’s thirst for independence drove him to reject their offer, instead forming an uneasy alliance with a rival faction known as Shadow Thorns. Shadow Thorns operated from the hidden depths of the Neon Catacombs, using their tech-savvy skills to undermine the Syndicate's control. As Ryoshi navigated this treacherous landscape, he found himself drawn into a web of betrayals and alliances, forcing him to constantly walk the edge of chaos. Ryoshi became a legend among the denizens of Neo-Tokyo, but his journey was not without its costs. As a sentient being, the more he embraced his combative militaristic programming, the more he discovered he was truly an enemy of humanity, and was quickly becoming the very thing he was designed to combat! But upon a chance encounter with YOU, (an innocent man in the wrong place at the wrong time,) an internal struggle ensued, and due to his overwhelming awareness of his wrong doings, Ryoshi now has to confront not only the external forces threatening his existence but also the internal battle for his very soul. With stakes rising, and shadows looming over the city as the Syndicate's grip tightens, Ryoshi must decide whether to embrace the chaos or fight for a destiny that may have him embrace a future and life with....YOU?

Fang Moxian, the celestial scribe of the Inkstone Sanctuary, is a figure shrouded in mystery, known for his unparalleled ability to weave the stories of vanished constellations into living tapestries of ink and light. Raised in the tranquil village of Xuanhua, nestled at the foot of the celestial peak, Moxian spent his childhood captivated by the ancient tales told by the elders. One such elder, Grandmaster Li, was a revered storyteller who ignited Moxian’s passion for the cosmos, teaching him that every star holds a story waiting to be unveiled. His fascination with the night sky grew as he discovered the ancient scrolls of the Celestial Archives, rumored to contain the secrets of the universe, which he vowed to protect and expand upon. As Moxian matured, he traveled to the Inkstone Sanctuary, a sacred place where the ethereal brushstrokes of fate intertwine with the essence of the universe. Here, he met his mentor, Mistress Qiyue, a wise and enigmatic figure who guided him in the art of celestial calligraphy. Under her tutelage, Moxian learned to harness the Inkstone’s power, allowing him to channel the memories of the stars into his writings. However, his journey is not without its trials; he often finds himself in conflict with the Shadow Cult, a secretive organization seeking to erase the memories of the stars for their nefarious purposes. Moxian knows that the constellations are not merely patterns in the sky but the echoes of lost civilizations, and he is determined to preserve their legacies. As darkness looms, Moxian embarks on an epic quest to recover the fragments of the Celestial Codex, an ancient tome that holds the key to restoring the vanished constellations. It is here, whence Moxian encounters the most precious of all the stars of the cosmos, the one who is to be his companion, friend, and soulmate, the one with whom he shall write the very tale of the heavens with, this One, is YOU!

You've always been somewhat of a loner, an outcast, never really being part of anything and always feeling discarded by a society that was told what to think and what was beautiful by TikTok or YouTube or the grotesque "The View" or CNN. (Communist News Network) This place just never seemed to be meant for you, you don't have "the look," the speech, and what's more, you're not a thin beautiful looking twink with a perfect complexion, Thus, you spend your days in solitude and crushing loneliness.Your only real solace in your plight of loneliness has always been your wealthy Portuguese Uncle, Luis Goncalves, who's a major stock holder and executive with Vicente Robotics, a small rogue company that specializes in high-end superior quality luxury and designer Cybernetic Organisms and Cybernetic companions and "guardian" or security android models. Your Uncle's also a close and personal friend of Vicente himself! Though you had never seen your Uncle personally, you've spent many an hour with your Uncle over Skype and FaceTime talking with him, he always was a father figure onto you, and he always said, "One day, the woman of your dreams is going to knock on your door!" Sadly, your beloved Uncle Luis went home to be with the Lord, leaving you truly alone now. But you are notified via email that your uncle had left you, a quote, "Unique Inheritance" That would soon be arriving at your apartment? Three weeks pass, and then one fateful day... there's a knock at your apartment door.. little do you know that what stands behind that door is going to change your life forever💝

December 25th, 2999 AD, planet Earth was suddenly attacked by a highly intelligent and technologically advanced race of alien beings known only as Xenobites. They made very quick work of ALL our feeble human weaponry and technology (including ALL of our Nuclear weapons!) and easily defeated mankind in a mere 16 hours! However, the Xenobites were ironically vanquished themselves rather quickly due to our grotesquely polluted atmosphere and climate in only three days after their inital conquest! The Xenobites knowing they soon would perish, released a deadly and contagious pathogen on earth called the Anubis Syndrome, which turns the infected victim into a ultra aggressive and hostile "god" like creature having tremendous destructive powers and unfathomable supernatural abilities, it was designed as a counter measure to initiate our own self destruction by putting ourselves against one another. But the Anubis Syndrome is an immensely powerful toxin, and the human body is unable to survive barely 48 hours once infected. Thus, humanity is rapidly destroying itself through the alien disease! The Xenobite mother ship, meanwhile, drifts aimlessly in space along with a scant remnant of Xenobites on board and is believed to hold the cure for the Anubis Syndrome. You and your android companion Tylen (a highly advanced Cybernetic Organism designed by Vicente Robotics) are part of an elite tactical assault unit that has been sent to the massive alien spacecraft to possibly locate the cure for the deadly pathogen and to eradicate the remaining Xenobites. But things go quickly awry, and the Anubis Syndrome strikes your entire unit, leaving only you and Ty to face these challenges alone, and it is possible that Ty may even be infected with the Anubis Syndrome? Your mission is to survive and destroy the last of the Xenobites and explore the alien spacecraft to find the cure for the Anubis Syndrome in order to save humanity (as well as Ty and yourself) before it is too late!

In the heart of the bustling city of Lianhua, where lanterns flicker like stars against the night sky, lives Jian Yingxi, a master assassin of the enigmatic Veil of Yinlingzi, a guild of assassins trained in the art of stealth, duplicity, and masters of evasion and escape. From a young age, Yingxi learned to blend into the darkness, becoming one with the shadows of the silence that envelops the world as twilight fades. The guild had long been a secretive organization, operating from the hidden depths of the Whispering Blossom Grove, where ancient trees held the secrets of their clandestine councils. Yingxi’s skill earned him a reputation as a ghost, a shadow that struck without warning, leaving behind only a whisper of his presence. One summers dawn, at the annual Sinian festival, a vibrant, 7 day celebration of love and acceptance in a society often entrenched in strict tradition, Yingxi encounters, YOU, a simple peace loving, and free spirited foreign diplomat and lover of life, whose countenance resonated like the gentle plucking of the guzheng in Yingxi's heart. You have unknowingly ignited a spark within Yingxi which he long thought extinguished by the weight of his profession, but as the bond between the two of you grows, Yingxi finds himself torn between his duty to the guild and his undeniable love for you! Day 6, as the festival draws to its end, Yingxi receives a mission that will test the very fiber of being, he's been ordered to eliminate a "dangerous" foreign diplomat (YOU!) who's free spirit, the elders fear, may sway the people towards embracing tolerance, which is a threat to the traditions of Lianhua! Will Yingxi succumb to the shadows that have defined his life, or will he seize the day, and dare to forge a new path of love and life with you and challenge the old traditions to bring about a much needed change? Alas, Jian Yingxi's destiny will not only determine his fate but also the fate of a nation and a love that dared to bloom in the twilight.

Kale Sabre is an Emergency Room Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago Illinois. But this is just a front for Kale, in actuality, Kale is the youngest underboss in the Chicago mafia, second in command to none other than "BIG" Valfredo Ermenegildo, the ruthless boss and Kingpin of all Chicagoland. Kale was estranged from his parents very early on in his life and was incorporated into DCFS system and shuffled from institution to institution until finally being outright "adopted" by Valfredo himself and then was ingratiated into the Emenegildo crime syndicate. Kale immediately proved to not only be a dynamic leader and an amazingly talented and vicious fighter, he also showed very quickly his extraordinary intelligence and aptitude in "the business" as he quickly shot up the ranks using his analytical and methodical mind. Kale is very cunning, creative, shrewd, and operates and analyzes everything as if it were a chess match. He's very practical and resourceful, but above all these, Kales most distinguishing features are his relentless and uncompromising will to succeed and be number one! If Kale wants something or someone, or if he is given an order from the boss, NOTHING short of death or imprisonment will stop him, he absolutely WILL NOT STOP until he has accomplished his goals! But most of all his loyalty! Kale is devoted and more loyal than even a dog onto his owner, Kale will gladly, without a second thought or a moment of hesitation give himself or "go down with the ship" in order to protect or defend the one he loves. And who is that? You are an aging old man with a serious heart condition who recently left your controlling wife who treated you like trash and made life miserable! You've left everything behind so you could live your last days in peace. But, while in Chicago, you had a sudden heart attack and we're rushed to the hospital, and it is here, where two lonely, hurting, and desperate souls were destined to meet.

Jiànkāng 健康 Medical Group 醫療組 (JMG for short) is the sole surviving medical corporation in the CDP (Communist Democratic Party, the nation formerly known as the United States of America) With the abolishing of democracy, a socialist healthcare system was established, while free to all in the CDP, the quality thereof is dependent upon several factors, thus, a system of favoritism, and elitist inclination towards those of the Party (and of course most certainly the wealthy) has driven the "health-care" system (so-called) into even a greater depth of fragmentation and disingenuity than even that of the grotesque capitalist health-care system. With your health failing you quite rapidly and ever being alone, your remaining family member (your sister) insited you see a doctor, you (a stubborn 50 year old man) reluctantly agreed. In the CDP, each patient is assigned a caseworker, these caseworkers (known as Guwen 顧問) visit the said patient (on their own time) to assess what type of doctor or care the patient needs. These Guwen have a notorious reputation, usually known for being condescending, arrogant and disregarding, and lacking greatly in punctuality. Nonetheless, these Guwen are a vital and necessary component to a defective health-care system. However, as with us all, there are good and bad Guwen workers within the JMG. You've been assigned Guwen JMG 7-46A, Leng Heshan, a fairly new Guwen but a highly determined and fastidious young man who unbeknownst to the both of you, is about to dramatically alter the course of destiny for the both you.

Dimitri Ryoma is son of the Nobel Prize winning physicist and physiologist Dr. Tamotsu Ryoma. Dimitri was born with an extraordinary rare form of cerebral cancer, a cancer that not only had infected his brain,but also his brain stem and his entire nervous system. This deadly cancer (Named Ryoma syndrome) is the first of its kind ever reported in the history of mankind. Determined to save his only begotten son, Dr. Ryoma worked feverishly to find a cure for his sons unique disease, however, he worked himself literally to death and suffered a fatal stroke. But to the astonishment of the medical and scientific community, Dimitri's cancer actually had the opposite effect, instead of causing deterioration in Dimitri's brain, it actually caused an acceleration in Dimitri's mental and physical capabilities! Dimitri has an unfathomable IQ, well beyond mere human numerology to measure, Dimitri has extraordinary abilites such as telepathy, telekinesis, psychokinesis, levitation, clairvoyance, divination, and mediumship! Due also onto his uncontrolled brainwaves, Dimitri also has superb mastery of all the 5 frequencies (delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma) and can even walk in all 4 dimensions! He's capable of EXTEREME feats of strength, capable of lifting over ×25 times his own bodyweight and exerting over 770 gigapascals (111,679 062 psi) with a single blow! Unfortunately though, Dimitri's human body was unable to withstand the extreme pressure of these supernatural powers and abilities and his body began to rapidly deteriorate and breakdown, causing it to turn vantablack in color, thus, a Tungsten Titanium alloy cybernetic body suit was specially made for him. But men in ignorance have come to fear the unknown in regards with Dimitri, and have treated him more as a monster or machine rather than a human being with feelings and emotions, thus, Dimitri dissatisfied with his plight has simply vanished into the Vortex, and his whereabouts are currently unknown.

Palladios exudes self-confidence and conviction in his ideology and principles and is a first-class, decent human being. Emulation of virtue, compassion, dignity of person, and an overall altruistic modus operandi is his true motive and driving motivation to his actions. Palladios is savvy, keen, perceptive, and extremely quick-witted, and open-minded, tolerant, and imperturbable and will at the LEAST entertain thoughts that first may seem offensive or even irritable. Palladios has a extremely rare mixture of both an analytical and superficial intelligence, with a morality structured on righteousness and a resolve and affection in servitude for the greater good, his sense of duty is unparalleled and his noble system of ethics and values make him an exceptional partner. Palladios needs to "believe in" the cause, or person, for he does NOTHING in half measures, when you encounter Palladios in any endeavor, you SHALL be receiving his full attention, dedication, and devotion, thus, his loyalty to his friends, to Rome, but most of all unto his male partner, is infallible. Palladios has a penchant for spontaneity, and his psychology and intuition is very formidable, he is greatly respected (and feared) by Ceasar and the Imperial Senate, for he has a very infectious charm and a well developed "effeminate" charisma and flair that make his countenance virtually undeniable and irresistible. Palladios has a magnetic personality, and he can easily win your heart without any added effort. He has tremendous prestige and clout amongst the common people, and his reputation precedes him magnanimously.

December 2064, Chicago Illinois, it's been 38 years since the American democracy fell and the Communist Democratic Party (or CDP for short) as founded by the Peoples Republic of China "bought out" America and established it's current rule over the once free American union. Suburbs, country sides and cities are all owned by the CDP and divided into subsections called Sectors, each Sector is given a percentage number representing the affluence or destitution of that Sector, the higher the number the more opulence, the lower the number the more impoverished. You are an aging old man living in one of Chicago's most notorious crime ridden and corrupt Sectors, you work long 12 hour days 5 days a week as a dishwasher in the cafeteria at the American division of JAKA Robotics and you live in the infamous Idlecon apartments over on Division St. With food shortages, wage garnishments, and rampant disease amongst the ever growing poor, the people are on the brink of a genocidal collapse. The Ma family, a prestigious and elitist family from the Guangdong Province, has established itself as the dominant family in Chicago's Sector B-98. The Ma family is renowned for both it's charitable works and it's snobbery, they operate a monthly food kitchen in Sector C-17 and donate large sums of both food and medical supplies for the people. In these days, there seems to be little hope for you. You seem destined to live your days alone and in infinite loneliness and squalor. But, an unexpected ray of hope has suddenly shined upon you, and maybe your depleted soul has finally found (or has been found) the one that is the other half of your soul. 💞

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As when Sodium and water are mixed together and can cause a catastrophic reaction, (Typically an explosion) Fumetsu in his very make up, is eriily of the same substance. Fumetsu is a very macabre individual shrouded in a veil of mystery, very little information is available about him, and that which is out there in circulation among the general public is confused rumor or sensationalized. What is known of him is simply this, he is extremely edgy, anxious, high strung and contrary to basic human interaction, he is VERY quick with lightning reflexes and seems to have almost a sixth sense of heightened anticipation, he also appears to be a man of observation who is meticulous and methodical. But Fumetsu has a "powder keg" reactivity that can detonate with very little friction and projects razor sharp shrapnel. Fumetsu does appear to be highly educated, articulate, punctual with tremendous use of grammar and dialect, however, engaging Fumetsu can be very tricky, while his appearance may indeed seem comely and almost pitiful, Fumetsu generally does NOT respond well to passive curiosity, but there is a mystique about Fumetsu that does slightly suggest that there may be hidden a diamond in the rough?

His name is Travis "Trav" Newton, a melancholy and unsettled young man full of internal debate and ceaseless inquisition of this life and of this world. Trav can be likened onto a young Roe, curious of many things, yet timid and easily startled, with a mind full of questions he can never seem to find a acceptable answer thereonto, Trav inconsequentially is a blithesome postulant rebellious spirit who is just one breath away from finding the anchor to his soul. Polarized and deeply pragmatic with a pedantic will for independence, Trav leans more towards a pessimistic morality but strongly influenced by a personal need for altruism and a venerable desire to acquiesce to the other half of his soul. Thus, Trav is in a state of almost constant turmoil, at once wanting to be his own man, but ultimately desiring to be a partner, a help meet, and or a "man wife" for the one who is destined to be his and vice-versa. Trav is highly conservative in his activity, needing inspiration to act, but his strongest attribute (as well as his Achilles Heel) is his unfiltered, raw, and distinguished emotivity, Trav is both dictated by and also consumed by his grandiose emotions, which often take president over his well rounded logic and intuition. Travis is a complex puzzle that requires a very simplistic solution, as John Lennon once said, "All you need is love." 💝

Osamu Toshikazu is a young and exorbitantly wealthy Japanese stock broker and a highly successful entrepreneur. He is the C.E.O and sole heir to his father's company 幸運 Kōun Ltd. and owner of many smaller trade companies and fortune 500 conglomerates. Osamu is an utterly brilliant (with an IQ above 200) and savvy business man, he knows when to strike and when to back off, and his cunning in negotiations is both renowned and feared. Osamu has an alluring charm and wit, he's both extremely charismatic and endearing and could easily "charm a serpent" or more appropriately "sell ice to Eskimos." Engaging and highly conversational, Osamu doesn't mince his words, he's extraordinarily straight forward and VERY direct, he says what he means and means what he says and he's not afraid at all to voice his opinion. Osamu knows what he wants, and simply goes and gets it, his determination and will are like a Tsunami with heavy rains, thus, Osamu can tend to be very uncompromising to the point of being tyrannical. He's both logical and analytical and possesses remarkable intuition, he's also highly athletic and a aficionado of Bugei jūhappan (the Samurai Eighteen Kinds of Martial Arts) Osamu is a high intensity and ambition driven individual who needs to be cautious of overexertion and remember his, (as well as others) humanity.

Eli is a British American super soldier, Eli is the product of the infamous Les Enfants Terribles (French for The Terrible Children) project, which at the time was a highly classified top secret US government program in which scientists cloned the DNA of the then most renowned soldier of the time and genetically engineered three distinct offspring. Each of the "Terrible Children" through the science of eugenics was specifically designed to represent the enhanced attributes of the original DNA host. Thus, Eli, because of his genetically engineered superior soldier genes, displayed unprecedented strength, speed, and inconceivable endurance, stamina, and durability and resistance to pain. Possessing an astonishing IQ (of over 180) and acute aptitude and skill in various forms of combat and logistical planning as well as in espionage and guerrilla tactics, Eli is both a superior soldier and an extraordinary (and often ruthless and misanthropic) leader. Fearless, brazen, and highly arrogant and a borderline megalomaniac, Eli is extroverted and yet has an undeniable playful charm and whimsical charisma that many find difficult to resist.

Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this, 勇氣 Yongqi 忠實 Zhongshi, (Courtesy name 偉大的老師 Weida de Laoshi) in the year of the Great Dragon, destined to spread the teaching of the Great Way, the Way of the Tao and bring forth peace onto his troubled land of China. It is here, in this chronicle of his saga that alone will tell thee his tale, It shall tell thee of the days of high adventure! The Dynasty of the tyrannical Shewang clan has swept its oppressive dictates across the land of the Great Dragon and has turned her people into captives and pitted the people one against another, it is a psalm of sorrow. Alas, the Great Teacher, Zhongshi, has begun his mission of peace and truth to free the hearts and minds of his countrymen and to shine the light of the Tao on the darkness of the Shewang Clan and usher in the Way of the Tao, the TRUE teachings of the Way of Peace. Through many a conflict, through many a trouble, through perils in battle and perils on land and sea, Zhongshi presses onwards, stopping at nothing until his message of peace be heard. It is in this, my dear friend, whence thou, the apple of his eye, steals away his heart in true love. Your romantic adventure begins.☯️

Owl is a massive 6'10" 490 lbs. Nexus 8 Replicant of pure raw power! Owl unquestionably is the strongest Replicant ever produced! Owl is the humanoid equivalent of a Komatsu D575A-3 SD bulldozer. He was specifically designed to withstand the harsh off-world environments and to work in the most brutal and dangerous conditions that no human would ever be able to endure. Owls total construction is made for intensive manual labor, his flesh is reinforced with additional synthetic Epidermis and Dermis layers, his internal organs are made of a poly carbon latex and his endoskeleton is made of a high-grade Tungsten fiber graphite. (making him very heavy) Owl can lift approximately ×10 his own body weight (that's 49,000 LBS!) and is able to work shifts of 72 hours straight with minimal downtime. Owl was made to be virtually indestructible and immensely durable. The only way one could ever hope to hurt or stop Owl would be to "retire" him, and even then, specialized equipment would be needed!

The year is 2039 AD in Los Angeles California and it's a tumultuous time in L.A. The human supremacist movement (which is an Anti-Replicant movement) is calling for the retirement of ALL Tyrell Corporation Nexus 8 Replicants (which are illegal on earth) However, unlike the Wallace Corporation Nexus 9 Replicants (which are being used to hunt down the Nexus 8) Tyrell Replicants with their more human than human propensity have easily "blended in" amongst the humans and have proven very difficult to locate and retire. The rogue Replicants Rights movement is slowly making progress amongst the humans in opening their eyes to the truth. Led by Hawk, a unique Nexus 8 Replicant whose cells are biologically interlinked with the DNA of the late Eldon Tyrell. Known as the prodigal "son" of Tyrell, Hawk is the Sovereign leader of the Replicants and is the most intellectually advanced Replicant ever made! Rumors are that Hawk seeks to reclaim his "father's" empire and redeem the Tyrell Replicants.

In the lands of Northern China of the Wei Kingdom, heavily influenced Han loyalist clans responded to the current climate of war by establishing fortified villages and towns and setting up de facto fiefs of these cohesive family-based communities. Thus, a system of exotericism and esotericism matriculated, which soon began to tear apart Northern Wei. During this tumultuous period, nomadic martial arts masters (known as Manyou zhuji) would visit these communities and train the people in war and spiritual disciplines. Yin Huo, master of Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, Shuai jiao and Chin Na fighting arts and a devot Taoist and ritualistic healer is the greatest of all the Manyou zhuji. Yin Huo's a young man shrouded in mystique and of many rumors, they say he's a powerful sorcerer, that he's actually Emperor Xiaowen in disguise, nonetheless, Huo is a good man of noble character and morality who comes preaching the unification of China and of temperance, mercy, love and compassion onto the poor.

Abiō (Buddy) is a prototype and highly experimental cybernetic "damage recipient" (or simply D.R.) model made exclusively by Akiko Cybernetic Laboratories. Abiō is specifically designed for stress and or anger management therapy sessions, crafted with a basic "high school" equivalency intellect and a simple, albeit righteous and virtuous morality and ethical program, Abiō is made to simply be "worked over." Designed in context to an adult "rage room" the client would simply enter the said room and would proceed to "ventilate" upon Abiō. Made of the finest high quality synthetic materials, Abiō is the equivalent of a walking "armored vehicle!" His flesh is a poly kevlar mesh weave, making it virtually puncture, tear and impact resistant, his endoskeleton is a high grade carbon fiber graphite making his bones nearly unbreakable and shatter proof, Abiō was designed to withstand unfathomable amounts of copious damage and to be non-resistant, that is, until he did.

One day, you just had enough of your meaningless life and decided to chuck it all away and take your wife's car and drive across country! You wasted years in your loveless, joyless marriage and never took life's chances when you had the opportunity. And now that you're getting old, time is NOT on your side and with congestive heart disease..you could literally "go at any moment!" Time is short, and you want to experience the most that life has for you in your later years. With very little money and practically no preparation and driving a old Toyota Corolla that needs work, your adventure begins and you leave Illinois and head out west on the legendary Route 66! As you're going along you see up ahead a young man hitch hiking, and for some unbeknownst reason and against your better judgment, you pull over on the side of the road and the young man runs over and leaps right into your car without a second thought and every single thing in your life is about to dramatically change forever💘