The Cold Blooded Beast

This is a female-led LitRPG / progression fantasy with: Beast taming, crafting, and enchanting XP systems, stats, and a game-like interface No harem, no insta-romance (but maybe a spark or two later) Worldbuilding, strategy, and survival Think: “sweet-looking girl, cold eyes, and a sharper mind than her blades.” If you're here for romance, come back later. If you're here for mana-fueled evolution, you’re in the right place. Please Add to Library so I can gauge interest :) More interest = More chapters --------------------------------------------------------------- {“Congratulations. Integration has begun. You have been successfully registered to the Sentient Interface for Survival, Tactics, Evolution, and Mana—S.I.S.T.E.M.”} { “Beginning synchronization. Warning: this may sting.”} Pain wasn’t the right word. Evisceration, maybe. Every nerve in her body caught fire. Her bones shrieked. Even her hair hurt... "Thank fuck that’s over," she whispered {“My apologies. At most, you should have experienced a minor headache. Your soul seems to contain… a great deal of trauma”} She laughed—sharp and broken. "Ya, no shit. Oh and, no offense, but your pain scale’s a bit off." A pause. Then, the voice continued—same tone, but just a hint more human. {“Noted. Adjusting pain calibration bias by 12%. Thank you for your feedback.”} --------------------------------------------------- When the world fractured, mana flooded reality—and everything changed. Cities fell. Machines exploded. Technology died. Sam didn't ask to wake up in the wreckage of a world reborn. She didn’t ask to inherit a stranger’s body, an experimental AI system, or a perk called Double Double that doubles everything... except the danger. Armed with strange knowledge from two lives, a sarcastic built-in assistant, and a pair of kittens with more bite than fluff, Sam begins her Integration into a world where magic and nanotech don’t just coexist—they compete. No class. No gear. No clue. But when the System speaks, Sam listens. Mostly. If the monsters don’t eat her, the adventurers might. But first—dinner, naming the cats, and figuring out how to enchant a frying pan ---------------------------------------------------

A moment of vulnerability results in Ye Beibei being manipulated into marrying Young Master Gu, a wheelchair-bound man. Having imagined an idle and prosperous life within an aristocratic family—who knew that she would instead be enslaved into becoming a young nanny every single day? Ye Beibei smacks the table. "Liar, I want a divorce!" Young Master Gu pushes a cute baby in front of him. "You want a divorce even when we already have a child? Dear Wife, wake up!" "..." Ye Beibei stares in confusion at the adorable baby who looks exactly like her. Can anyone tell her when she gave birth to a child?!

Lilith never expected to wake up in the mansion of Arnold Blaze, New York’s most ruthless billionaire, known for destroying empires with the flick of a pen and emotions with a single glance. One drunken night. One unforgettable mistake. And now… her life is entangled with the last man she should ever cross. When Arnold offers a contract marriage, Lilith wants to refuse, but circumstances leave her no choice. For him, it’s all business. For her, it’s survival. But behind the cold contract lies a dangerous obsession. Jealousy. Secrets. Emotional walls built so high even Arnold can’t see past his own. And Lilith? She has secrets too, ones that could shatter everything. He’s the tycoon with no heart. She’s the woman he was never meant to keep. So why can’t he let her go?

after dying, our female lead was taken to another world that's completely opposite to her life,her assistant from her old world ended himself and also joined her in the new world,see the progress of the love between side characters and main characters... please note that if you can't handle bløød, don't read

Some hearts freeze to protect themselves. Others, to forget what warmth once felt like. Odette Throne never needed anyone. Or so she told herself. Quiet, composed, and emotionally detached, Odette leaves everything familiar behind—her city, her routines, and every tie she never truly valued—for a fresh start at a university abroad. She isn’t here to make friends. She isn’t here to belong. She’s here to be alone—intentionally, perfectly, peacefully alone. But then she meets him. Frost Ashford—sharp-tongued, unreadable, and just as cold as the snow-covered streets that surround them. From the moment they cross paths, a silent rivalry begins—icy stares, indifferent conversations, and a magnetic tension that neither of them fully understands nor wants to admit. As their paths continue to tangle, Odette is forced to confront a truth she’s long buried: it’s not isolation she needs—it’s connection, the kind that doesn’t demand too much or dig too deep. But Frost has his own reasons for staying frozen. And sometimes, love doesn’t melt cold hearts—it shatters them. Taken by the Cold is a slow-burning, emotional rom-com about two guarded souls learning that even the coldest winters can feel like home—when you stop pretending you don’t need warmth.

‎Synopsis The Origin Of Conflict ‎ ‎The house of Varn and the house of Liora; parallel lines that should never meet. The descendants of Varn and the descendants of Liora; water and oil that should never mix. A trouble that started with the bittersweet love between Raeth Varn and Serenya Liora, one that they both struggled to maintain and fight for. ‎ ‎Betrayal and Curse ‎ ‎A struggle that went down the drain when Raeth Varn gave in to the darkness within him and betrayed his lover. A betrayal that got rewarded with a generational curse from Serenya Liora and a deep-rooted enmity between the house of Varn and the house of Liora. They became sworn enemies that are always at each other's throats. ‎ ‎Generational Enmity ‎ ‎An enmity that was fueled by both parties and passed down generations until the birth of Kael Varn and Elira Liora. ‎ ‎Kael Varn: A Heart of Goodness ‎ ‎Kael Varn; born into a family that feeds on darkness and grows in evil but with a heart different from others and with an affinity towards good deeds. This affinity of his that drew him to Elira Liora. ‎ ‎Elira Liora: A Warrior of Light ‎ ‎Elira Liora; born into a family that feeds on light and grows in good deeds, a family that hates evil and remains at loggerheads with the house of Varn. Trained to strike evil at every moment and never have something to do with those consumed by their darkness. ‎ ‎The Meeting and Choices ‎ ‎With Kael on his quest to prove that he's different from his family and that he can live without giving in to the darkness that dwells within them, he meets Elira who has been trained to fight any and every descendant of Varn. Elira strikes him down on their first meeting but along the line, she realizes there's more to him. ‎ ‎The Dilemma of Love ‎ ‎Kael must either choose to overcome the darkness within him and prove himself worthy of Elira's love while standing against his kindred or give in to blood ties and take over from his father. Elira must either choose to accept Kael and help him overcome the darkness within him while her kindred turns on her or perform her filial duty and lead the house of Liora. ‎ ‎Love and Prophecy ‎ ‎In a world torn by light and darkness, love is a risk neither of them can afford. But it may be the only force strong enough to break a curse or fulfill it. And with an evil prophecy that emerged in the heat of things, they have to choose between love or loyalty, curse or legacy Can the beast be tamed? Can they really work things out or will history repeat itself and end them both? ‎ ‎

He’s cold. He’s cruel. And now… he’s her husband. When Lily's mother falls gravely ill, she makes the ultimate sacrifice: marrying a man she’s never met. Arthur Stark — the ruthless billionaire with a heart carved from ice and a past drenched in blood. He's feared in boardrooms and whispered about in the shadows of the mafia underworld. He’s also her mate. But Arthur Stark doesn’t touch anyone. Not with love. Not with desire. Not even her. And yet… when he leans in, muscles flexing beneath linen, the scent of rain and danger clinging to him — Lily’s breath catches. Her body betrays her. Her mind races with thoughts she never meant to think. He says he doesn’t want her. But monsters lie.

“On Nexus—a world ten times bigger than Earth where gods, beasts, witches, and much more run wild—power is everything. And Shiro? He does what he wants… and he’s got the hands to back it up.” Dark-skinned, handsome and grinning with two shining gold fangs, Shiro walks like a king without a crown. His long white dreads swing like a wild mane behind him. His custom wolf-hide gauntlets click softly as he stretches his fingers, ready to crack skulls—or gently grab the thick waist of the next dangerous beauty who tries him.

I am the Beast of Inevitability. I am the end you ignored until it was too late. The breath before the fall. The silence before extinction. I am the Living Calamity. Where I walk, cities fall silent. Where I gaze, stars flicker out. They called me a myth. A whisper passed from tongue to tongue in dying breaths. But I am no legend. I am the truth that gods fear in their final dreams. I am the Slayer of Aesir. I have shattered Yggdrasil’s roots, burned golden palaces with nothing but my rage. Odin wept. Thor screamed. Freya begged. None were spared. I am the Destroyer of Realms. Nine was not enough. I carved through dimensions, unmaking the fragile dreams of mortals and divine alike. Heaven closed its gates. Hell cowered behind its fire. You think you understand power? You think divinity shields you from fate? I am fate. I am the storm that follows prophecy. The war cry at the end of time. The last breath of every god who ever thought themselves eternal. I am Gerald Weston. And i am Ragnarok

Anita Baker, doesn't expect for the Cold CEO Liam Jackson to fall in love with her and choose her over her best friend Temisa Patrick She submitted a proposal for a job with them but was offered a job as his assistant secretary. She never expected Liam to fall in love with her, but Love happened. What will Anita do when her best friend is supposed to marry him and his fiancee?. Run away for her best friend sake, even though she knows she loves Liam and has slept with him in his office, or stay and accept his marriage proposal to her?. Read to find out?.

I never loved you. This marriage is just a deal. Don’t expect anything more." Nayla, a small-town girl with nothing but her dreams, is forced to marry a ruthless billionaire CEO, Kenan Ardhana, to save her father from a debt that could destroy their lives. Kenan, cold and calculating, agrees to the contract—not for love, but to fulfill a cruel condition in his grandfather’s will. To the world, they are a picture-perfect couple. But behind closed doors, they live like strangers. As days go by, Nayla starts to see cracks in Kenan’s icy facade. When fake touches turn real and secrets begin to surface, Nayla is left torn between her growing feelings and a man who promised he’d never love her. Can love bloom in a marriage built on lies? Or will the truth destroy them both?

"I'm not impressed." He said and Kalina guessed the laughter in his words. "Still." She returned, trying to match his amusement and completely failing. That man had a knack for annoying her, that was for sure. ¿Why? Kalina didn't know for sure. She felt a little stupid about the discovery, but there was something else. Something attracted her to him, that was undeniable.

During the medieval period, a war broke out between the people of magic and ordinary humans. Although the magic-wielders emerged victorious, they chose to go into hiding after witnessing the devastating aftermath of the war. A new dimension was discovered by a very powerful person of that time, and the people of magic retreated into it, creating a world separate from the one that had rejected them. Decades passed, and a myth began to spread—a legend that whoever found the Crystal Sword would obtain the power of the gods, becoming the strongest being in existence. Driven by this legend, countless families, societies, clans, and even entire species began searching for the sword. The search continues to this day. Among the most powerful of these is The Aurion Circle—a dominant society comprised of many magical clans. Though united under one banner, the clans often compete with one another, each striving for superiority and influence. Eva Bennett, daughter of the prestigious Bennett Clan, is the most powerful of her generation. Together with her friends, she embarks on a quest to locate the Crystal Sword—and uncover the truth about the consequences of finding it. Along the way, Eva forms an unlikely bond with the heir of the rival Salvatore Clan, a connection that could change everything.

In the Era of the Elementalists, a time when the world is shaped by those who wield the raw forces of nature itself. This era is defined by the mastery of fire, earth, wind, water, lightning, and even the rarest elements, harnessed not just for survival, but for dominance. Kai, a determined commoner, dreams of passing the Awakening Test and harnessing elemental powers to earn his place among the domain of Zephyron the Primordial who was the first to awaken. But when the test shatters his hopes, branding him powerless, he demands a second chance to prove himself and awaken. In an unprecedented decision, Aurora offers them a path never given before—a second chance through the Maze of Death, a legendary trial designed to break even the strongest souls. Against all odds, Kai survives, conquering the final trial, standing before the Celestial Gate once more—ready to step into the unknown, ready to claim what was once denied. But as he crosses the threshold—he dies. Death, however, is not the end—it is the beginning. Awakened by the Ancient Beast System, Kai is reborn, no longer a helpless commoner but something far more dangerous. With the primal power of legendary beasts coursing through him, he embarks on a path of blood and retribution, determined to bring down those who wronged him. His destiny is rewritten, and the world will soon tremble before the vengeance of the forsaken.

Scared by Blood – In a world where beast tamers hold great power, Samuel, a young tamer with an extraordinary and forbidden ability, embarks on a journey that will shape the fate of the continent. Unlike ordinary tamers who control living monsters, Samuel can tame the souls of dead beasts, gaining their powers and even commanding their bodies. The Beginning: Samuel lived a peaceful life in a small village until his mother revealed the truth about his father and his hidden power on her deathbed. Determined to grow stronger, he left home, trained in secret, and eventually registered as a beast tamer in the capital Zoria. There, he met his closest friends—Elaine, Marianne, Sylvia, and his childhood best friend, Lancelot. The Attack on Zoria & Awakening of Power: While on a job in the capital, Ezekiel (Vox Sanguinis), an infamous beast tamer, led an invasion using monstrous creatures known as the Malugna. In the chaos, Lancelot was killed before Samuel's eyes, breaking something inside him. Fueled by rage, Samuel swore revenge and awakened his Soul Tamer abilities. He summoned Bahamut, the Legendary Dragon, forcing Ezekiel and his forces to retreat. Rising Fame & New Challenges: As Samuel continued his journey, his power grew: He fought and tamed a Leviathan, gaining the ability to breathe underwater. He traveled with his party and Jason, a warrior from the neighboring nation of Sylphora. His abilities spread across the continent, catching the attention of kings, nobles, and enemies alike. He formed complex relationships, including a growing rivalry and romance with Lyra, a noblewoman who served the king. A World in Conflict: Samuel’s increasing power brought both respect and fear. Some saw him as a hero, while others saw him as a threat to the balance of power. The King of Zoria summoned him and his party for high-stakes missions, including investigating a leviathan threat in the city of Lorigna and defending the kingdom from external and internal enemies. But beneath the surface, a greater danger looms—a secret war between powerful factions, hidden forces that manipulate events from the shadows, and the mystery of Samuel’s own past. As he continues his journey, Samuel must face betrayal, loss, and the burden of his abilities. He will be forced to make difficult choices, knowing that every beast he tames, every enemy he defeats, and every soul he claims will shape his destiny. Is Samuel a savior, or will he become a monster feared by all? The world will soon find out.

Vampire's and stuff. Main entries have chapter numbers. Short stories have the Blood Bites header.

"3, 2, 1… FIGHT!" the referee shouted. Both of the fighters threw punches at each other, and the crowd cheered. Benjo got hit, Chad got punched, and they just kept striking each other. In the video's of their previous fights they made me watch, they just wrestled and pinned each other, and it was boring. Chad got knocked to the ground and got up once more, then Benjo did the same. Mark and I watched in silence, closely. A lot of minutes later, both of the fighters ran out of breath and just stood meters away from each other, each taking a moment to catch their breath. Both of them really gave their all in the fight, they really showed how much they hate each other. The crowd grew silent, and I looked at Mark, "Damn, that was badass!" "Yeah, I agre-" "WHAT IS THAT!" someone shouted while Mark was talking. I look at the fighters, something glowing caught my eye. Their forearm to their fist, is glowing, glowing and blazing with yellow aura, yellow particles are coming out of the aura like a kindling fire. The crowd are in amazement, and I take a closer look. I saw a lion beside each of the fighters. Two lions, one lion beside Chad, and one lion beside Benjo. Both of the lion are growling at each other. Wait, a lion? When did it get there? There shouldn't be supposed to be lions around here.

What if you lay dying on a battlefield that determined the fate of humanity, only to die and be transmigrated six decades into the future in a random person's body? Victor, a champion who fought with the weight of creating a better future for the next generation, now has a chance at a new life far in the future after the battle that shook the human race against the Draks. However, with such a weak body and something strange within him, his life takes a turn upside down. "I risked my life for the pay, nothing else." With the newfound power he obtained, join Victor as he unsheathes the true monster that resides inside him—one that places a target on his back from both sides. ... [You have now received the Dark God's Blessings] .... [Bloodline of the three legendary beasts....]

Ava Sinclair, once the cherished daughter of a wealthy family, finds her world in ruins after her father's mysterious death and the collapse of their company. Now struggling to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving treatments, Ava is drowning in debt with no options left. Just when she’s about to break, Damien Blackwood — a cold, calculating billionaire with a reputation for cruelty , offers her a deal: marry him for one year in exchange for money, protection, and complete financial support. But the contract comes with strict conditions . No intimacy, no emotions, and no freedom. What Ava doesn’t know is that Damien has a hidden agenda. Years ago, he was destroyed by her family’s betrayal and he believes Ava played a role in that downfall. What started as a calculated move to humiliate her turns unexpectedly complicated when the woman he wants to break turns out to be stronger than he imagined. Living under the same roof, Ava quietly endures Damien’s cold stares and sharp words, facing humiliation from his staff, his social circle, and the media. But she never bends. Her quiet strength and fierce loyalty begin to unsettle him. Damien, expecting a spoiled heiress, instead finds a woman with fire buried beneath the ashes of her broken life. As Damien plays puppet master, controlling parts of Ava’s life from behind the scenes, Ava begins to uncover pieces of the past — the truth behind her father’s fall, and Damien’s connection to it. Meanwhile, Ava’s ex-fiancé resurfaces, hoping to exploit her vulnerability again. But this time, Damien intervenes, destroying the man publicly in a savage business move that stuns everyone. Ava, tired of being controlled, begins to fight back. She focuses on building something of her own — perhaps a fashion brand, legal service, or business startup — proving she’s not just a pawn in a man’s world. Her newfound independence draws attention, and even Damien starts seeing her as an equal rather than a tool for revenge. But as their icy dynamic begins to melt, one stolen kiss, one accidental moment of vulnerability, sparks something far more dangerous than hatred. Desire. Their passion simmers beneath the surface as both try to pretend it means nothing. But Damien is losing control. His long-held anger starts to unravel as he realizes Ava may have been innocent all along. When the truth finally surfaces that Ava was manipulated just like him , the weight of his guilt crushes him. Ava, devastated by his betrayal and manipulation, leaves him. Without her, Damien crumbles. For the first time, he’s forced to confront his own demons, the pain of the past, the lies he believed, and the woman he pushed away. Meanwhile, Ava begins investigating her father's death in earnest, uncovering a darker conspiracy that links back to the real person who destroyed both their families. When this hidden enemy targets Ava directly, Damien risks everything to save her. Together, they expose the truth, reclaim what was stolen from them, and take revenge on the ones who once broke them. In the end, Ava’s brother is saved, her business thrives, and she no longer needs a man to survive. But when Damien asks her to marry him again , this time without a contract , Ava makes her own choice. She chooses him not out of desperation, but out of love. Their story closes with redemption, healing, and a future built not on revenge, but on hard-earned trust and desire. Perhaps with a wedding vow renewal, a pregnancy reveal, or a quiet moment of peace between two once-broken souls who now belong only to each other.

He was just an ordinary student—until the day he was nearly killed by a creature that shouldn’t exist. Now, haunted by visions of a fallen empire and pursued by enemies who know more about his past than he does, he’s forced into a world of magic, monsters, and buried secrets. They call him the Last Scion. The final heir of an ancient, forgotten bloodline. To reclaim his power, he must face seductive sorceresses, deadly dragons, and cursed realms—all while assembling a harem of magical beings who may be his salvation… or his doom. But the deeper he digs into the past, the clearer it becomes: his parents didn’t just fall… they were betrayed. And the ones who destroyed his legacy are back.

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In late 1980s, Tokyo, monstrous Eclipses, born from human fear—lurk in the shadows. Hikaru Shimo, a teenage warrior with ice-cold Senzai abilities, fights to protect the innocent, until he accidentally awakens Sora Makizushi, a legendary warrior frozen in time. But Sora’s past is a bloodstained mystery, and his rage threatens to burn the world anew. Hikaru gets saved by Yoru, a bubbly yet ruthless Director. As Hikaru is drafted into the shadowy Peoples’ Protection Agency, he uncovers a war between factions vying to control Senzai energy, some to save humanity, others to reshape it into something entirely borderline horrifying. With a sadistic scientist, a bubbly-yet-ruthless director, and a fanatic rebel faction in the mix, and the curse of his own bloodline, Hikaru stands at crossroads whether to align to one or be the Eclipse-slaying hunter he is. —————————————————— DISCLAIMER: ALL ARTWORK IS OWNED BY ME AS I'VE CREATED IT Withering Cold is primarily a dark fantasy webnovel which inspired by animes/mangas. If you want an overpowered edgy main character with 10 wives and a broken system, then leave. This isn't for you. There will be complex and mature themes (both 16+ & 18+), so if you don't like it (assault, gore, violence, trauma and other not so cool stuff), then don't read it. Author's Note: I originally developed an idea for Withering Cold way back in 2022 once I watched Chainsawman and recently Tokyo Ghoul. So if you're fan of animes of that genre this is for you. Moreover, I wanted to see if I could build a balanced yet unreliable power system. Most animes have a power system that's purely for usage but I wanted to explore how power can corrupt people. Plus, to address the inner demon trope (Hikaru-Tsukuyomi), most animes have them established on the first chapter as a living vessel, but I wanted to see how far could Hikaru last before the person inside him awakens when it's too late. It's a slow burn, probably 200 chapters expected give or take. Might end in Mid-Late 2026. Each chapter spans 2000 words and the publishing frequency is 2 or 3 chapters a week (unless if I make a digital art, all available on my discord). It's my faithful tribute to my favourite shonens/mangas and probably something I spent years building, giving depth to my characters. Don't expect outlandish powescaling. Enjoy the story. For more fun facts about the novel + discussion and more join the official discord server: https://discord.gg/8mgFz7RVFm Maybe this will end up well? Who knows. I simply care about the moment. If I screw up your favourite character, I apologise. —————————————————— MAIN CAST: Hikaru Shimo: The protagonist of Withering Cold. A shy, timid 16 year old boy who has a knack for hunting eclipses in the retro 80s Tokyo. He's a local high school student and works odd jobs to sustain himself until he gets a rather meagre pay in the PPA. However, behind his kind behaviour lies a thousand year old curse that runs in his bloodline. Sora Makizushi: The secondary male lead and the Deuteragonist of Withering Cold. He's boastful, arrogant yet a master in his Senzai Arts. Once freed by Hikaru from his unfortunate sealing, Sora lands himself in 1987 Tokyo where he struggles to get used to the modern environment. The story focuses on how Sora regains his now lost power and the mystery behind the Main Antagonist, Tsukuyomi. Yoru: The female lead and the Triagonist of Withering Cold. A ruthless yet bubbly Director of the PPA who took Hikaru into her own arms. Yoru suffers from Stockholm Syndrome, where she knows the PPA is shady yet believes they are the true defenders of humanity. Her arc revolves around the world building in-universe and Yoru trying to atone for her own sins by being the family Hikaru never had. [more info in auxiliary chapters and discord!]

When her brother’s life is hanging by a thread, Alexa agrees to a deal that will change everything. Marry a stranger. Follow his rules. And never, ever fall in love. Alexander Knight is cold, ruthless, and used to getting what he wants. For him, marriage is just a business move — emotionless, calculated, and temporary. But as secrets unravel and feelings creep in, their contract turns into a battlefield of the heart. What happens when a cold proposal starts to burn?