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Core Protocol

LongChen12
The world above is in ruins. Miguel Santiago descends into an abandoned metro station seeking shelter but what he finds changes everything. A dormant system awakens, blending reality with the mechanics of a long-forgotten strategy game. With limited resources, cryptic objectives, and unfamiliar technology rising from the ground, Miguel must learn to adapt, build, and survive. The line between simulation and survival blurs as he follows the system’s guidance in a world where nothing is as it seems. When the only way forward is through code, metal, and instinct, how long can one man hold the line? _______________________________________________________________________________________ This is a work of fan fiction inspired by the game Mindustry, originally created by Anuken. All rights to Mindustry, its gameplay systems, terminology, and visual concepts belong to Anuken and their respective rights holders. This story is an unofficial work and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anuken. All original characters, settings, and plot elements not directly taken from Mindustry are the intellectual property of the author.
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Beauty and the Thief [BL]

Tao Hua's life is fucking miserable, and that misery somehow earns him the title of "Village Disgrace." In order to cope with the awful treatment, he often retreats into words untold, dictated by the flip of a page. These worlds leave him with the dream of escaping this piece of shit town. To his utter dismay, his wish comes true, but not in the way all those fairytales promised. His saviour is a man he becomes enthralled with and whom he names “Lord No-Name.” This male lead is a touchy man with many faces. And for lack of a better word, Tao Hua can’t decide if he’s either the story’s love interest or villain. But the two share a common sentiment. This prince, alike Tao Hua, is also fucking miserable. But arguably worse! And instead of coping like a normal fucking person, he does the opposite. He doesn't escape. He doesn't cope. He just tries to fight against the already fated truth of his demise. 0/10, worst prince ever written. Misery aside, this fateful encounter will force Tao Hua to make a choice, leaving him with only one question: "What was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despise a beauty's entire existence?" ──── ୨୧ ──── Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses are beautiful, and upon closer observation they’re less floral than once thought. It follows the POV of Tao Hua, as he tries to navigate his new life in a place that actually values him, and the prince of this story’s mood swings. ──── ୨୧ ──── !!!!Disclaimer!!!! EXTREMELY SLOW PACED! This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens. The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic and self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics. It often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice. A lot of the work will be edited over time, but the bones will remain the same.
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