At the beginning of the imminent doom, Lu Mi, who had crossed to a different world, was thrown directly into the abyss rift with hellish difficulty, with only a blank book in his hand——... more>>

[The Book of Solomon’s Keys]

[As long as the target voluntarily writes their name on this book, you can gain knowledge and abilities from the other party]

Looking at the monsters that filled the abyss, Lu Mi slowly revealed an apologetic and polite smile.

After a frenzy of upgrades, Lu Mi was finally able to leave the abyss and return to the outside world.

****

In the year 2277 of the new calendar, countless pitch black cracks appeared in various places, and monsters of all sizes poured out from the abyss behind the cracks.

As a result, the entire world entered an era of tyranny, and countless extraordinary beings emerged, causing the world to fall into madness.

Among the top tier monsters, there is a group that is particularly different – they are all looking for the owner of a book.

[He conquered us in the abyss, and we offered him all our names so that he could summon us at any time and use our abilities, knowledge, and power]

[But then he suddenly disappeared – We need to find him! We should find him! We will definitely find him]

[There is only one throne in the sky, and he is the only person qualified to compete for that position! We are his most loyal supporters]

At this time, Lu Mi was being interviewed for his new job at the newly established Extraordinary Guild——

Interviewer: “What is your opinion on the ‘Dominator of the Four Pillars’ and’ Lord of the Future Abyss’ mentioned by those monsters?

Lu Mi：“……？”

Who is that?

After all the trouble, I finally returned to a comfortable life. My pursuit for the rest of my life is to slack at work and have three insurances and one fund. Who is adding drama to me again! <<less

Li Yunzhu is a well-known beauty within the elite circle, but she is also known for her arrogance and promiscuity, unable to tolerate even the smallest slight.... more>>

Cao Shao, a young Imperial Uncle, once dreamed of marrying her, but sadly his elders had a change of heart.

“Yunzhu, I have failed you with my incompetence,” Cao Shao confessed.

“Oh,” was all Li Yunzhu could muster. She didn’t have much affection for Cao Shao, but she couldn’t let it go.

It was at this time that Cao Xun, the Great Imperial Uncle, returned to Beijing. In his youth, he had once proclaimed, “A man can’t marry without securing a solid foundation.”

Now at thirty years old, Great Imperial Uncle Cao Xun had achieved great success and stood tall and mighty.

Li Yunzhu reluctantly agreed, “Fine, I’ll marry him.”

The female protagonist is indulged, while the male protagonist is scheming. Neither of them are flawless character.

There is a twelve-year age difference between them. <<less

I regret having lived as a villain. ... more>>

So when I got a second chance after regressing, I tried to live a good life...

But then a villain became obsessed with me. <<less

Liang Qiuchi was shot several times on his way to the military court, and his head was seriously injured.... more>>

When he woke up, he couldn't see, and he couldn't remember anything.

To this, Mo Xin only lamented for a minute before readily accepting this fact.

Liang Qiuchi abandoned him for a whole eight years, only compensating with a pair of eyes, which was already considered cheap for him.

Mo Xin was the youngest and most promising general in the Federation, nicknamed the "War Machine".

During the day, he was aloof and cold as ice, yet at night, he would lose himself to another man.

Mo Xin thought no one would see his infatuation.

But he failed to notice the gradually gathering starlight in Liang Qiuchi's already bleak eyes.

"Mo Xin, I don't understand why you saved me but refuse to let me regain my sight?"
"Because I want you to stay by my side, even if you're broken."
"Do you want me to be a dog tied to your side forever?!"
"Yes."

Liang Qiuchi (top) vs. Mo Xin (bottom), strong vs. strong, 1v1, Happily Ever After (HE).

Interludes, mainly from the perspective of Liang Qiuchi (top).

The bottom's character is extreme, with a love-stricken mind, paranoid and submissive personality. Not suitable for all controlling party readers, please avoid if necessary. <<less

The Jiang and the Sui Empires are sworn enemies. Both sides have been fighting back and forth for decades, each trying to press the other to death by the Yellow River.... more>>

In order to achieve this goal, the Sui Empire dispatched the Lone Star, Crown Prince Sui Heng, who’s known for his cold-blooded killing methods, straight to attack the capital city of Jiang.

The Jiang Empire has sent their Crown Prince Jiang Yun, whose reputation for virtue has spread throughout the world and who has recruited countless famous scholars, to lead his trusted aides to secretly infiltrate the enemy’s rear and interfere with their plans.

Both sides were very pleased with their results.

It turned out there was a little accident when they retreated.

Jiang Yun was assassinated by his subordinates, rolled down the cliff, and picked up by Sui Heng, who was also schemed by others.

In order to cure the poison, the two were forced to have s*x……

Afterwards, looking at that snow-white and stunning face, Sui Heng, who had always rejected having s*xual interc**rse with men and women had difficulty controlling his pounding heart.

He took this little beauty that he accidentally picked up back and raise him as a Wai Shi in the other residence.

Jiang Yun thought that it was impossible to escape, so he played along and pretended to have amnesia. While dutifully serving the Great Lone Star as a Wai Shi, he spied on the enemy’s information.

As a result, he hasn’t spied out much information yet, but his belly is getting bigger day by day.

Jiang Yun: Ah, ah, ah, may I ask if it’s still possible to run away now?

**

His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, whom the Jiang Empire has been looking forward to day and night, has finally returned to his home country.

Not only did he come back, but he also brought a little oil bottle along as well.

No one knows who the child’s father is, and no one dares to ask either.

Only Jiang Yun saw him as a beautiful little bunny who’s capable of finishing three bowls of rice per meal and is a little brat that was born with divine power.

He is worried to death.

The child looks too much like his father, what should I do?

Is it still possible to strangle him to death now?

The child who’s capable of eating: Shivering

**

Upon learning that his favorite concubine may have fled to the Jiang Empire, Sui Heng was furious and once again joined forces with other kingdoms to attack the Jiang Empire.

The one who came to meet him head-on was the mysterious Crown Prince of the Jiang Empire, whose reputation was famous all over the world and who was known as the world’s first beauty.

Sui Heng sneered and ordered: Those who can take Jiang Yun’s head later will be rewarded with ten thousand gold and granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Houses.

The two sides armies were at war, and they saw a youth in a green shirt and jade belt appear gracefully in front of the formation, with a nine-point resemblance to the fleeing Wai Shi.

Sui Heng was confused and shouted, “Anyone who dares to shoot an arrow, Gu will take your dog’s life!”

The Sui Empire’s soldiers: ? <<less

Xue Xiao was a diligent and hardworking background actor. Then he offended a big name in the circle and became unable to receive new acting roles.... more>>

He thought he would never be able to realize his dream and become an excellent actor like Shen Tingyan until he suddenly received an email one day.

[Hello, you have passed the audition for ‘Studio Superstar.’ Please be on time…]
This was an actor talent show created by the largest media platform in the country. A new starting point was laid out in front of him.

Here, he went from being unknown to becoming the brightest star on the big screen.

At the same time, he also touched the star that belonged to him.

—

Shen Tingyan was one of the four mentors of the show ‘Studio Superstar,’ and his first impression of Xue Xiao was that of a shy, studious contestant who carefully watched every scene with wide eyes.

The second time he saw Xue Xiao, he found that even if this young man had no one to act with him, he could use the little flowers on the roadside, the air in front of him, or the kitten taking a nap in front of him as his scene partners to practice his lines diligently. There might be a bit of shyness, but he was entirely focused once immersed in it.

The third time he saw Xue Xiao, the young man was lying in a corner of the studio and sleeping in a daze. The script he held in his arms was full of his previous comments on the scene, and a cute chibi version of a person was drawn next to it.

This little person inexplicably looked like him, which made Shen Tingyan fall into deep thought.

The fourth time he saw Xue Xiao…

The little guy was peeking at him.

Once Xue Xiao was caught, he buried his head in a panic and pretended that nothing had happened. However, his ears were so red that they seemed to be dripping blood.

Shen Tingyan stared at the crimson color, paused, and drew a horizontal line on his script.

He inexplicably decided that he would make a note of it every time he caught Xue Xiao peeking at him in the future.

Then he found that he had drawn a full ten ‘正’ characters in just one day.

Shen Tingyan finally couldn’t help laughing.

—

Xue Xiao’s starting point was a passerby corpse on the battlefield.

Later, he became a dejected young man drunk by the side of the road, a high-spirited young general, a lonely mute, a dissolute wastrel…

He ran all the way to the brightest night sky. On the day he stepped on the Best Actor’s podium at the age of 25, the one who handed him the trophy was Shen Tingyan, who accompanied him all the way.

Shen Tingyan asked him with a smile, “What do you want to do most now?”

Xue Xiao faced this man, pursed his lips, and smiled. “I have already obtained what I want most.”

“What about you?”

“I want to hold the star in my hand now,” the man said. <<less

Dante Renatus, who took the throne with her excellent swordsmanship skill,... more>>

is reincarnated as ‘Helena’, the daughter of Duke Peresca, 500 years later.

‘The second life I don’t want.

I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve had in my previous life, and I’ve tried everything I could do.

Being reborn is just cumbersome and everything is boring.’

Meanwhile, Prince Caesar visits the duke’s residence to avoid a power struggle.

Helena, who recognizes Caesar’s talent, decides to become his swordsmanship teacher.

“I will make you emperor.”

She started it just to appease her boring life, using the skills of her previous life to train younger student…

“If it is for Master’s sake, I can destroy this world as well.”

‘To like is to like, but somehow, it seems like he likes me too much?’ <<less

The Hero Andert.... more>>

A great swordsman who ended the great war by sacrificing himself.

One of the rare heroes…

But he was actually a woman disguised as her dead younger brother.

That was me.

But...

"Huh?"

Did I just come back to life four years after my death? All I had was my body, so there was only one way to survive.

Becoming a maid.

“You’ve never worked as a maid before this, so what have you been doing all this time?”

“Jobless.”

“What motivated you to apply for this job?”

“Money.”

“What kind of mansion would you like to work in?”

“A mansion that is so hard to work in and so nasty that we don’t even know if it’ll be cleaned if we both work and die.”

“What kind of employer do you want?”

“A vicious employer that terrorizes their employees.”

That way I won’t get laid off since I’m the only one you can work with.

“…”

The interviewer looked at me like I was crazy.

---

Here, I will start anew.

Not as the Hero Andert or my deceased little brother.

But as the maid Daisy. <<less

At 18, Song Jianchu was diagnosed with a terminal illness and his billions of inheritance had no heir. Not wanting to leave the world so soon, he found the star he had been chasing after all his life and spoke arrogantly, “One billion per day, date me.”... more>>

The whole internet knew that the music industry’s top idol, Mu Ye, had a rich and flashy fanboy, and no one thought that the black-and-red demon king could successfully pursue a star. Until a video went viral all over the internet. In the video, the guy’s expression was cold and arrogant as he leaned against his luxury car and stuffed a black card into the man’s clothes, who then smiled and kissed him on the face.

Netizens climbed over each other to comment: “Wow, the demon king is amazing!!”

Mu Ye found a quirky and wealthy sugar daddy, who shamelessly showed off his body to him and catered to all of his tastes. He had originally intended to play video games with the kid, but ended up with a perfect boyfriend. Mu Ye fell deeply in love and was about to propose at his concert, when his boyfriend suddenly made it to the hot search list.

He was suddenly pulled into a group chat, where the top celebrities were discussing, with sadness, how to give their dying sugar daddy a grand funeral and compete for the C-spot to grab his last photo.

Mu Ye: …

After fulfilling all of his wishes, Song Jianchu signed the asset transfer agreement and was sketching out the guest list for the funeral of all the top stars on his couch, when he was suddenly picked up and put in an ambulance.

“Don’t be afraid, I’ve brought the best doctors for you.”

“?”

In his boyfriend’s gentle expression, there was a hint of coldness. “Baby, I never said we were breaking up. You’re not allowed to die early.”

★Unmatched financial ability, true demon king to outsiders, double-standard pet and attacking little expert to insiders

★Attacking character is a true monster, tea art master male fox fairy, expert in protecting cubs

★1V1, sweet and happy ending

★Contains elements of death and embarrassment, discretion advised

Content tags: Entertainment circle, sweet and happy ending, cool and refreshing

Search keywords:

Protagonist: Song Jianchu, Mu Ye

Supporting roles: Pei Shinnian, Bai Xingyu, Lu Shen <<less

As if it wasn’t enough to be hit on the head by my co-workers and boyfriend, I died at the hands of my gambling-addict older brother. Without even regretting my unfortunate death, I realized that I had possessed a supporting role in a romantic fantasy novel, which I just read yesterday. To be precise, a villainess destined to die at the hands of her husband. I know it’s cliché!... more>>

‘Possessed a villainess in a romantic fantasy novel! So this is what it feels like?’

I thought it was pretty good for the price of my unfair death. Until I realize that no matter what I do, I can’t deviate from the flow of the original. For the female lead Lizé, it’s a delightful cider series, but it’s nothing more of a bloody story for Edith, the villainess I possessed.

I am the protagonist in my life. If I’m going to die according to the original story, I should at least kiss my super handsome husband! In the original story, Edith is greatly despised by her husband, but who cares, I’m going to die anyway. However…

“You pretended not to be, but now you’re so hot to play with. Well, that’s good.”

“Yes…?”

“Satisfy me like Riegelhoff’s serpent. Well, who knows? I might be interested in that body of yours.”

…why is the original story starting to change now? <<less

‘Lou Mu Yan’, the daughter of Tian’ling Continent, Yan’zhou Kingdom’s God of War, has a prominent family background. But she was known throughout the Empire for being a tr*sh with blocked meridians. After the concubine, arranged by her most beloved’s Clan to marry him, severely injured her, she perished.... more>>

‘Lou Mu Yan’ was the finest, most talented Female Immortal from the Immortal Cultivation World who was at the Body Fusion Stage and bore the Heavenly Spiritual Root. But because of a spatial storm, her Soul transmigrated to a completely foreign world and continent.

Perhaps destined, ‘she’ became ‘her’, and hence forth, she improved her constitution, tossed away the scumbag man, disabled the fake white lotus, and ‘abducted’ a powerful, devilishly handsome, and beautiful man as her husband.

The queen had returned. Just watch how she, the almighty, brewed a gentle breeze that roused the waters, flourishing in this foreign world, stirring up layers upon layers of storms and waves. <<less

The whole world is subjected to a highly dangerous standardised exam called the Global Examination. Answering questions by putting their lives at stake, they would... more>> live if they passed the test. Every month the exam will undergo reformation while, occasionally, it is random. <<less

—— A bus that loops forever. ... more>>

—— A haunted house that accepts screams as payment to skip scenes.

—— A dark and shadowy university that demands the best behaviour

—— A lift that leads to hell and back.

—— A stairwell that doesn't let you leave until you reveal its history.

—— A library that was filled with death and secrets.

In the 23rd century, the struggle between life and death was being played out worldwide.

People blessed with "good luck" were forced to wander through mysterious dilemmas and pay attention to its rules.

"—— Don't disturb the driver while driving."

"—— Don't push the lift button at random."

"—— Don't pile up your rubbish in the stairwell."

"—— Don't make a lot of noise in the library."

But all changed when someone finally noticed that amid all the recent spirit shenanigans, a person in a pink hoodie consistently strung out.

**

Xu Jin Yi, who had a sizable collection of single-player horror-themed RPGs, was pleasantly delighted to discover that several of them had been upgraded to a VR version.

Using VR's default avatar with a pink hoodie, Xu Jin Yi relied on her bountiful experience to beat bosses, break puzzles, and tease NPCs.

There was only one obstacle she couldn't beat.

NPC: "... I don't know your name yet, pink hoodie."

Xu Jin Yi hesitantly entered her ID: "... YourRealDaddy24K?"

[Blocked word detected. Please re-enter ID] <<less

The swordsman who became the strongest with impure motives. People called him a “Sword Saint." The Sword Saint who secluded himself on a mountain planned... more>> to make a young girl who wanted to become his disciple into a meat s*ave. She was a poor, but beautiful girl. It was the beginning of the girl’s domination. This is the story of the Sword Saint’s disciple who climbs up to become the strongest whilst receiving ecchi treatment. <<less

Ge Xiu is a nefarious star criminal. After being arrested, according to the Interstellar Supreme Law, he will face two choices: either serve a sentence of 1156 years in black prison or enter countless virtual worlds and become a miserable person who is tortured and abused all his life. How much he suffers is how much his sentence can be reduced. Ge Xiu chose the second one without hesitation.... more>>

So… The trial surveillance system stared dumbfounded at the Former•Interstellar Most•Wanted•Criminal•Currently•Weak•Poor Ge Xiu in the virtual world, punching the empire, kicking the Federation, overthrowing oppression and building a new world. Then he turned his head to the camera and cried: “I’ve had a miserable life, really.”

“…” The surveillance system that was about to explode of anger: “Like hell I’d believe you!” <<less

Mysterious deaths occur frequently in the city, and the Control Center issues an urgent order for various supernatural organizations to investigate their internal personnel as soon as possible.... more>>

Vampire Clan: It must be those little Werewolf cubs who did it!

Werewolf Clan: It must be those blood-sucking monsters who did it!

The death incidents continue to occur, and suspicions and distrust arise within the supernatural world, escalating the conflict between the vampires and wolves.

The vampire prince believes that the killer has not been found yet and there is no need for the two tribes to fight amongst themselves. He takes the initiative to send a peace request to the wolves.

Receiving a hot-pressed seal invitation adorned with embossed patterns and a lingering fragrance, the leader of the wolves only throws back two words: "Get lost."

That night, in an ordinary apartment in the city center.

Qiu Rong, wearing a bear apron, hugs the CEO from behind as he enters the door, rubbing against his neck like a little dog.

Gently loosening Yan Ling's half-loose tie, Qiu Rong whispers, "It's not safe lately, and you're coming back so late. How about I pick you up from work in the future?"

Hearing the concern from his boyfriend, Yan Ling's anger, fueled by the rude response from the wolves, dissipates somewhat. He tilts his head and kisses Qiu Rong's cheek, thanking him, "Okay, thank you, my puppy."

Yan Ling: My boyfriend is so obedient. I can ignore his Werewolf leader.

Qiu Rong: My spouse is so cute. I can ignore his vampire prince.

Later on.

"Have you heard? The vampire prince and the Werewolf leader started fighting as soon as they met in the Control Center conference room!!"

Pretending to be a well-behaved boyfriend, the true Werewolf leader is the gong x Pretending to be a gentle CEO, the true vampire prince is the shou, 1v1, younger partner, HE.

Love between dual identities, inspired by "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."

Tags: Strong-strong, younger partner, blood clans, love-hate relationship

Search keywords: Protagonists: Qiu Rong, Yan Ling ┃ Supporting characters: ┃ Others:

One-sentence summary: It becomes possible when you put on a disguise.

Idea: Be true to yourself. <<less

Short story of a boy named Teruo, who got suspended from school and his mother. A small dark story, of divorce, school and family.

The world’s No.1 professional player in [Erosion], ‘Undead Legend’ Shu Jun, was preparing to retire.... more>>

Finally returning to reality from virtual reality, Mr. Shu was in great spirits and even planned to confess his feelings.

[See You Tomorrow]: After we win the finals, let’s meet. I will come to find you.

[Haze]: Okay.

With Shu Jun’s countless calculations, his strategy didn’t get knocked out, his commands didn’t get knocked out and his own team also didn’t get knocked out. But, the world decided to knock him out instead.

When he opened his eyes again, he had become the game’s most dangerous monster.

Also, this isn't an E-sports novel. <<less

Banished from her cultivation sect, Yan Hui accepts a hunt to earn money. She encounters the snake demon she’s hunting but is wounded in the fight. The snake demon flees, and she is forced to stay in remote mountain village until she regains her magic. During her time in the village, Yan Hui stumbles upon several mysteries. Who is the strange boy that seems to be hiding his true nature? And who is the woman dressed in white? ... more>>

Yan Hui finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy. With fingers pointing at her former shifu as the culprit, Yan Hui sets out to find the truth. <<less

Baylor was a sentinel, berserk sentinel warrior, five senses are exceptional, but also uses his animal spirit to help in combat. However, he transmigrated as a flower vase omega, and would soon be given away as a gift. This was not the problem, the problem was that the world had no guides and he could be in danger of a psychic riot at any time.... more>>

Baylor was annoyed, and an annoyed sentinel does not know restraint, with the body of a soft omega, he fought against any alpha he met.

The alphas: ????

Using a disguised identity, the Imperial General Ewan subdued the fighting Baylor, and sneered: You like to fight? Do you want to go to the front line to fight?

Then Baylor saw his lost spiritual animal was spinning around the alpha’s feet, and was still foolishly following him. His restless mental energy suddenly became calm. This, surely, was the guide!

So Baylor decided to guard this “guide” in case of emergency. When someone provoked him, Baylor first pinned him to the ground. When an interstellar beast attacked, Baylor gave up his life to block.

Ewan, the youngest general in the history of the empire, the top alpha, cold and ruthless, killing and decisive. There was a famous saying from him, only the weak need a mate. So, when he looked at Baylor jumping in front of him regardless of his own safety, he saw it as a crazy love (?) So, being sensible, he said: I’m not interested in omegas, you don’t have to waste time on me.

Baylor: … What the hell was he talking about? Forget it, the walking guide can be forgiven for doing anything. Until one day, Baylor suddenly found out that what he thought was a guide helping alleviate his irritation was actually the pheromone of the world’s top alpha! Baylor: Oh!

And then–

Subordinate: General, Mr. Baylor went to dine with the prince today.

Subordinate: General, Mr. Baylor went to see the exhibition with the movie emperor today.

Subordinate: General, your pen was broken!

…

Later, someone saw the “no worldly desires” general in the evening in the empty training ground, pressing a person fiercely in the training cabin and kissing him, his pheromones turned up into a shocking wave. <<less

With a hideous visage they came to be known as goblins.... more>>

Hunted day after day, trampled, and crushed, these creatures lived with no other lot than to be killed.

But all that changed when the king was born. <<less

After ten years on the battlefield, Teng Yun sees Xue Junliang protecting his country and conquering new territory, while he himself ends up with an arrow through his heart. When he wakes up, he becomes that man’s Ugly Empress.... more>>

This is about a Prince who is captured as prisoner and killed, then he is reborn as his enemy country’s ugly empress. With his black-bellied King of a husband, they love and hate each other. They use every possible method. Chickens fly and dogs jump, from imperial harem to imperial court there is no peace. In the end, they bring peace and stability to the country. <<less

He broke the closed-mouth meditation and destroyed the indestructible body by breaking from the monastic abstinence.... more>>

However, I am bent on stealing the Three Volumes of Buddha’s Treasures that he kept, and then walk away, leaving him burdened with an undeserved crime.

Pei Wuji, you say, how can I be so evil?

Shen Du asked.

Clearly, sorrowful words are spoken, but his expression is ruthless and indifferent, as if the monk had never enticed him at Tianji Temple.

Therefore, Pei Wuji felt as if his heart had been gouged out.

He responded as follows: You are the master of demonic cultivation, you crush all demons beneath your feet, you are a cruel Shen Du—you ought to be this horrible. <<less

Emily, the only daughter of a Count who was looking for a marriage partner to inherit the title.... more>>

And Kyle, the leader of the Order of the Holy Knights, who just appeared in front of Emily.

“I need you and you need a decent husband.”

Two people who are supposed to pretend to be husband and wife during the contract.

But Emily fell for Kyle during her fake marriage,

Three years goes by so quickly that their contract ends.

Kyle, who lost his memory in a timely manner, returns from the expedition.

‘So he doesn’t remember the marriage contract?’

An idea that Kyle might be a little scared to know crossed Emily’s mind.

* * *

“I think I told you before.”

The harsh voice gave her goosebumps. As soon as the man’s solid body fell off of her for a while, her body floated into the air. And when she closed her eyes and opened up, she was lying on the bed.

Before she could get up, Kyle climbed on top of her. And slowly unbuttoned his cuffs.

In the meantime, his gaze did not fall from Emily.

His expression seemed dull, but his eyes were burning. And the lower body that was touching her was already….

“I’m the only one who can get in and out of you.”

“…….”

“I won’t let you do that again.” <<less

“The first person to dig ziliujin fuel out of the ground could never have predicted that what they dug out was the beginning of a dog-eat-dog age.... more>>

Our entire life was but an ugly confidence game of greed; this is something everyone knows, but that they could not bring to light.

From where did this con begin? Maybe from atop the first clean white canvas sails of a foreign ship that sailed across the ocean, or from beneath the great wing of a Giant Kite as it rose unsteadily into the skies — or from a time even before that: as the spreading ziliujin, like an ink stain upon the earth, turned the great plains of the wild north into a sea of flames.

Or maybe it was when We… when I met Gu Yun in a world all covered in ice and snow.” <<less