The Crease

He drove there to annihilate the whole pack which had the audacity to combat against Him, The Dark Lord, but those innocent emerald eyes drugged his sanity and He ended up snatching her from the pack. Lyceon Villin Whitlock is known to be the lethal Dark walker, the Last Lycan from the royal bloodline and is considered to be mateless. Rumours have been circling around for years that He killed his own fated mate. The mate which every Lycan king is supposed to have only one in their life. Then what was his purpose to drag Allison into his destructive world? Are the rumours just rumours or is there something more? Allison Griffin was the only healer in the Midnight crescent pack which detested her existence for being human. Her aim was only to search her brother's whereabouts but then her life turned upside down after getting the news of her family being killed by the same monster who claimed her to be his and dragged her to his kingdom “The dark walkers”. To prevent another war from occurring, she had to give in to him. Her journey of witnessing the ominous, terrifying and destructive rollercoaster of their world started. What happens when she finds herself being the part of a famous prophecy along with Lyceon where the chaotic mysteries and secrets unravel about their families, origins and her true essence? Her real identity emerges and her hybrid powers start awakening, attracting the attention of the bloodthirsty enemies who want her now. Would Lyceon be able to protect her by all means when she becomes the solace of his dark life and the sole purpose of his identity? Not to forget, the ultimate key to make the prophecy happen. Was it her Mate or Fate?

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The Badass and The Villain

Quinn, a sweet, social and bubbly turned cold and became a badass. She changed to protect herself caused of the dark past experience with guys she once trusted. Evander will come into her life will become her greatest enemy, the villain of her life, but fate brought something for them, she fell for him but too late before she found out a devastating truth about him. What dirty secret of the villain is about to unfold? And how will it affect the badass?

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The Swap

When my son was born, I noticed a small, round birthmark on his arm. But the weird thing? By the time I opened my eyes again after giving birth, it was gone. I figured maybe I'd imagined it. That is, until the baby shower. My brother-in-law's son, born the same day as mine, had the exact same birthmark. Clear as day. That's when it hit me. I didn't say a word, though. Not then. I waited. Eighteen years later, at my son's college acceptance party, my brother-in-law stood up and dropped the truth bomb: the "amazing" kid I'd raised was theirs. I just smiled and invited him and his wife to take their "rightful" seats at the table.

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The Chosen One

Alex found himself entangled in a destiny, just when he was about to enjoy his teenage days. He reluctantly accepted to save his hometown from a calamity which had been happening for some years. He discovered some secrets in the course of saving his people from the calamity, to his surprise. How on earth is the people he regarded to be his biological parents for eighteen years not his? Will he eventually accept his destiny? Will he embrace his identity? Watch out as secrets unfold.

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The Noble's Promise

"Jayden, your grandfather gave a promise to Queen Camellia, the mother of King Henry to protect their kingdom after the death of her King consort. And as you know about the backstabbing of Edward II. It seems like we are incompetent in fulfilling the promise of your grandfather. For protecting the throne of Orbloem and giving its actual Ruler back the only way possible is to have a relationship with the Bloemen Royal Family other than Frienship. As Rosaleigh is the crown princess of Orbloem and you're the heir apparent to Swedwish throne. I want you to marry Rosaleigh." Grandmama adjured. Without any further thoughts I stood to my feet and picked up the box from the mahogany table. "Your wish my command mormor." I smiled and bowed at her before leaving the library. Being Born to a royal family is not a cake walk. We're taught to abide by our elder's wish. And here it was about the promise my late grandfather made to Queen Camellia. Or'bloem is a comparatively small monarchy than Swedway. And the only way I see to regain and protect Orbloem's land is to marry Rosaleigh. I am a Royalty and fulfilling my grandfather's promise is my duty. I'll fulfill a NOBLE PROMISE. *** Jayden Alexander Krigston wants to marry Rosaleigh Isabelle Bloemen to fulfill his grandfather's promise. In that attempt he indeed falls in love with Rosaleigh. But as always fate has another plans.. How will Jayden being a NOBLE fulfill the PROMISE? Copyrights © 2020 by B_Iqbal

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The Demon King Chronicles; Demon-Named

Being the only child to the Queen of Castle Grey, lost within the confines of mount Trenon, Kilvic is made to learn a number of things best suited to the heir to the Elzcrid bloodline at the hands of tutors handpicked by his mother. However, his fifteenth birthday sends him beyond the reaches of his mother’s domain. She has tasked him with the duty of learning more. Understanding greater things than she can teach him, greater things with which to cope with the curse upon his bloodline as she had been taught by her father and mother. Finding himself in a new kingdom, in an academy designed for only the most elite of mages, Kilvic is tasked to survive the new things he will come to learn, while struggling with the chaos of human association, as he comes to understand that while he may know a great deal about the world from the castle archives, it is a different thing to experience them. The association between people isn’t as easily deciphered as the books made them seem. As he struggles with the task of becoming a mage and a student along with surviving new friendships, failure threatens him at every turn and people prove pettier than the books would have him believe. Yet, despite all these, somewhere hidden in the shadows of the kingdom, a creature stirs, taking from the academy the one thing it values most. Kilvic must survive the trials of the academy, keep his friends, best his first enemy, and ensure that what stirs must not cause more damage than the kingdom can bear, lest the supremacy of Castle Grey be called into question in realms beyond that which most know. And all in time to attend the Winter Hall Fest.

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Why Does A Crease Ruin Glossy Book Cover Photography?

4 回答2025-09-02 18:03:42

I get a little annoyed when a perfect glossy cover gets wrecked by a crease — it’s like someone pressed a wrinkle into a mirror. For me, the biggest issue is how light behaves: glossy surfaces act like tiny mirrors and a crease is literally a change in the angle of those microscopic mirror facets. That abrupt slope shift concentrates specular highlights and creates a bright streak or dark shadow that the camera happily records as a hard line across your image.

When I photograph books for my shelf shots or for listings, that line draws the eye away from the artwork and ruins the sense of continuity the designer intended. It can also blow out highlights or create loss of detail right where the crease hits printed color, so the photographed hue and saturation look wrong compared to the rest of the cover. Practically, I try to shoot with a big softbox at a grazing angle to minimize hot spots, use a polarizer if the lighting allows, and take multiple exposures to blend. If the crease is unavoidable, I do careful retouching in RAW — clone and healing with attention to grain and specular falloff — but even then it's rarely as convincing as an uncreased native cover. If the book matters to me, I’d rather reshoot with better lighting or swap out the copy than wrestle a stubborn fold into submission.

Which Lighting Highlights A Crease In Theatrical Costumes?

4 回答2025-09-02 21:32:28

Lighting that really makes a crease pop is almost always about direction and hardness — think of a low, raking side light that skims the surface. When I’m in the booth or lurking by the wings I’ll push a narrow, hard-edged source (an ellipsoidal or a focused Fresnel with shutters) so the light grazes the fabric. That grazing angle creates a strong specular highlight on shiny fibres and a dark shadow in the fold, so the crease reads instantly from the house.

Fabric matters too: satin or taffeta will flash white where the crease catches the beam, while matte wool will show a softer, subtler line. I like using a kicker or rim from stage-left or -right combined with low front fill — that contrast is the secret. During tech I always insist on a few moments with the actors in costume while I cycle the side keys; you can see the difference instantly. If you want dramatic texture, don’t soften everything with diffusion; leave one source hard and directional and the crease will tell the story, just like a costume detail in 'The Phantom of the Opera' coming alive under a spotlight.

Do Collectors Accept A Crease On Vintage Movie Posters?

4 回答2025-09-02 09:52:50

Honestly, if you hand me a vintage poster with a soft crease I won't gasp and run—I've got a shelf full of love-worn pieces that prove condition is a spectrum, not a binary pass/fail. A faint center fold from being rolled or folded decades ago is super common, especially on one-sheets from the 1930s–1960s, so many collectors factor that into price rather than rejecting the item outright.

If the poster is rare—say an original 'Star Wars' one-sheet or a pre-code 'Casablanca'—even heavy creases can be tolerated by serious collectors because rarity and provenance sometimes trump condition. That said, creases do reduce value: light creases might shave off 10–30% versus a clean copy, while deep, fiber-busting creases or those with color loss or splitting can cut value dramatically.

My practical rule: disclose the crease clearly if I sell, consider professional pressing or conservation if the poster is valuable, and remember that for display purposes a crease is often a character mark rather than a deal-breaker.

Is The Crease Novel Available As A PDF?

3 回答2026-01-26 10:15:20

it's been a bit of a wild ride. From what I've gathered, the novel isn't officially available as a PDF, at least not through mainstream retailers or the author's website. I checked Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and even some indie bookstores—nothing. There are a few shady-looking sites claiming to have it, but I wouldn't trust those; they often lead to malware or pirated copies, which isn't cool.

If you're really set on reading it digitally, your best bet might be an e-reader version like Kindle or EPUB. Some libraries offer digital loans through apps like Libby, so that's worth a shot too. I ended up grabbing a used paperback because I love the feel of physical books, but I totally get the appeal of having everything on one device. Maybe the author will release a PDF someday—fingers crossed!

How Does A Crease Affect Costume Realism In Film?

4 回答2025-09-02 21:10:36

Honestly, the tiniest crease can sell an entire backstory in a single close-up.

I love how films use creases like shorthand: a pressed, knife-sharp crease down a suit leg screams military precision or corporate polish, while faint, irregular wrinkles on a shirt cuff whisper late nights, rough journeys, or a character who couldn’t be bothered to look immaculate. Fabrics matter—linen folds and reads very differently than silk or wool—so costume people choose textiles knowing how the camera will treat them. I think of the contrast between the immaculate uniforms in 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and the scuffed, rumpled gear in 'Mad Max: Fury Road'; each crease choice supports a whole aesthetic.

Beyond storytelling, creases are practical continuity markers. A sudden disappearance of a familiar fold between shots pulls me right out of a scene. Wardrobe teams keep reference photos and even sketch where intentional creases should be; stunt doubles get their own wrinkle maps. Sometimes editors and VFX artists subtly reduce unwanted creasing, but over-smoothing risks making a character feel like a mannequin. For me, the best costumes are those that look lived-in in just the right way—creases included—because they let characters breathe and feel believable on screen.

What Makes A Crease Show Up In Manga Panel Art?

4 回答2025-09-02 18:08:06

When I look at a crease in a manga panel, I treat it like a tiny map of forces: where fabric folds, where skin tugs, where light gives up its secrets. I usually break it down into three layers in my head — the structural fold, the shadow that defines it, and the highlight or absence of tone that sells the depth.

First, the fold's shape comes from the body and action underneath. A crease across a sleeve often follows the elbow or shoulder like a riverbed, curving and shortening when the arm flexes. Line weight is everything here: a thinner inner line for softer cloth, and thicker outer strokes or tapered ends to imply depth. Then I add shadow — either cross-hatching, a dark stroke, or a small screentone patch — which tells the eye whether the fold is a valley or a ridge.

Finally, details make it feel real: tiny wrinkles around seams, the way stretch lines radiate from buttons or belts, and subtle highlights where the light hits the peak of a fold. I steal ideas from pages of 'One Piece' for exaggerated motion and from 'Vagabond' for more restrained realism, and I practice by folding actual shirts while sketching them from life. If you want a quick trick, draw the largest structural fold first, then erase the unnecessary lines — it keeps the crease believable without overworking it.

How Can Set Dressers Prevent A Crease On Prop Maps?

4 回答2025-09-02 11:28:13

I’ve had maps that looked like tiny topographic novels—folded, creased, and stubborn—so I learned a couple of simple habits that stop creases before they start.

First, prevent folding: whenever possible I order or print maps on heavier stock or ask for them mounted on foam core or matte board. That gives the surface enough stiffness that it won’t take a permanent fold. If you can’t get heavier stock, I roll maps around a stout tube and slide them into a protective sleeve; rolling gently avoids sharp creases and makes transport way easier.

If a crease already exists, gentle humidification followed by pressing works great. I make a mini humidification setup with damp blotters (not wet) in a sealed tray, let the paper relax for a bit, then lay the map flat between clean blotters and weight it with a smooth board and even weights overnight. For on-set use, laminating or using a sheet of clear acrylic or plexi over the map keeps actors from folding it and looks clean on camera. Little tricks like hinge-taping the map to a clipboard or mounting it on a lightweight board help too—keeps continuity tidy and my stress level lower.

Who Is The Author Of The Crease?

3 回答2026-01-26 23:54:39

The name 'The Crease' doesn't ring a bell for me in terms of widely known books or comics, but that just makes me more curious! I love stumbling upon obscure titles—it feels like uncovering hidden treasure. Maybe it's a lesser-known indie novel or a self-published gem? I've spent hours digging through secondhand bookstores for stuff like this. If it's a comic, perhaps it's from a small press or a webcomic scene. Either way, I'd start by checking platforms like Goodreads or ComicVine, where niche works sometimes get cataloged by dedicated fans.

Sometimes titles get mixed up too—could it be a misremembered name? Like 'The Fold' by Peter Clines (great sci-fi, by the way) or 'The Rift' series? If you find the author, let me know—I'm always down to add another wildcard to my reading list.

Are There Any Sequels To The Crease?

3 回答2026-01-26 06:19:36

The Crease is one of those hidden gems that leaves you craving more, but unfortunately, there aren't any official sequels or follow-ups to it. I've scoured forums, publisher catalogs, and even asked around in some niche book circles, and it seems like the story stands alone. That said, the themes and style remind me of other works like 'The Fold' by Peter Clines or 'House of Leaves'—both have that same eerie, mind-bending vibe.

Sometimes, I wonder if the author left it open-ended on purpose. The ambiguity makes it fun to theorize about, and there are plenty of fan discussions digging into possible interpretations. If you loved 'The Crease,' diving into those might scratch the itch for more. Who knows? Maybe one day we'll get a surprise announcement, but for now, it’s a solo journey.

Where Can I Read The Crease Online For Free?

3 回答2026-01-26 17:44:36

I totally get wanting to find free reads online—budgets can be tight, and not everyone has access to paid platforms. But I’ve gotta say, 'The Crease' is one of those titles that’s tricky to track down legally for free. Most official sources like publishers or authorized sites usually require a purchase or subscription. I’d recommend checking if your local library offers digital loans through apps like Libby or Hoopla; sometimes they have surprising gems!

If you’re set on finding it online, though, be cautious. Unofficial sites might pop up in search results, but they often violate copyright laws, and the quality can be sketchy (missing pages, weird translations, etc.). Supporting creators directly ensures they can keep making the stuff we love. Maybe keep an eye out for limited-time free promotions or author-sanctioned previews—those are golden!

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