Forty

In a quantum-fused Shanghai of 2045, Lin Shen wakes to his 42nd life—a recursive prison of time he’s endured forty-one times before. Each loop begins the same: the hum of his smartwatch, the shimmer of Gu Li’s hologram smiling from a past he can’t reclaim, and the inevitable collapse at 10:47 AM when she dies—again. A brilliant physicist, Lin Shen has mapped every failure, every anomaly, chasing a single obsession: to save her and break the cycle. But this time, something shifts. A cryptic quantum signal from the Deep Space Intelligence Board pierces his lab, and Gu Li—his elusive partner—hints at a truth she shouldn’t know. As flickering lights and fractured data unravel the fabric of his reality, Lin Shen faces a chilling question: Is she the key to his freedom, or the architect of his eternal trap? In a race against a collapsing timeline, one scientist’s mind holds the universe’s most dangerous secret—and its only hope.

"I can definitely become an immortal," she said. He looked her up and down, sneered, "You can indeed become an immortal, a Lazy Immortal." She breathed a sigh of relief, fully self-assured, "A Lazy Immortal is still an immortal." He was speechless. Great, very powerful, who says a lazy person can't become an immortal~

Hao Ren was born in another world and has lived for over twenty-two years being nothing but a definition of the word, average. After a high school reunion, the young man sat down on the beach shore, and mumbled to the sky, "God of Novels, you are unfair. I spent forty years of my life doing nothing but reading books and stories written by others. I worked hard to manifest this rebirth, and yet you did not bless me with anything. Why?" A voice echoed in his mind, "Host, you have the Omnipotent Husband System." Hao Ren scoffed and scolded the system, "What is the use of having you when you are not even active? Are you shitting with me, you bastard?!" The system replied, "Host the condition for activating the system is to get married." Hao Ren could not handle it anymore and cried out loud as he complained about this condition. He was not good-looking, and neither was he wealthy, who was going to marry him? Tired, he spent the on the beach. When he was returning home, he passed by the marriage registering center. He sighed for his fate but suddenly, a beautiful lady asked him, "Hey, do you have any identity card on you?" Hao Ren nodded in a daze, and the lady dragged him inside the office. The young man was yet to register what happened to him when an automated voice sounded, "Host, congratulations on getting married. Omnipotent Husband System is now activated." ... Years later, Hao Ren became an entity many people wished to meet. However, Hao Ren never stayed outside, to everything he had one reply, "I have to go home and cook for my wife." Would you like to know his journey from an average to an over-achieving person standing at the apex of power and prestige? ... Author's Note: If you guys wish to discuss the book with your co-readers, or have suggestions for me on how to improve the story, you can reach me out on discord. Discord: chasing_dream06

In the glittering, snake-infested court of Ignis, where power was a double-edged sword and loyalty a rare gem, Selanthia Amaris Nyxveil stood as a legend cloaked in infamy. Known by many names—*The Hound of the Emperor*, **The Cursed Sword*, **The Witch of Nyxveil*, and *The Abandoned One*—she was a weapon forged by duty and sharpened by betrayal. For forty long years, she served as the Emperor’s blade, cutting down threats to the throne with ruthless precision. Yet, behind the cold steel and the icy gaze, Selanthia harbored no love for the crown or the vipers who surrounded it. She was a woman bound by fate, not choice. At 45, weary of the endless machinations of the court, Selanthia chose to retire. With no family to call her own, she left behind the gilded cage of Ignis for the simplicity of the countryside. Her dreams were modest: to bake sweet treats, tend to chickens, lose herself in books she’d never had time to read, and find solace in the quiet rhythm of church prayers. A peaceful, ordinary life—a stark contrast to the blood-stained path she had walked for decades. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Just 28 hours into her newfound tranquility, Selanthia’s life was brutally cut short. Poisoned and attacked in the dead of night, she breathed her last beneath a cold, uncaring sky. Her final thoughts were not of vengeance or regret for the life she had led, but of the life she had never known. She wished for love, for a kind and handsome partner, for children whose laughter might have filled the void in her heart. She wished she had never taken up the sword, that she might have written a different ending to her tale. Yet, death was not the end. Selanthia awoke not in the afterlife but in a world both familiar and strange. Perched high in a cherry blossom tree, she was greeted by the voice of Rina, her long-dead confidante, and the shocking news of an impending fiancé. The man who approached her, raven-haired and smiling with an unsettling charm, was none other than her once-rival from the court. A man she had both loved and loathed in equal measure. Now, thrust into a bewildering new reality, Selanthia must unravel the threads of this strange second chance. Is this a cruel jest of the gods, a dream spun from her dying regrets, or something far more sinister? And why, of all people, THAT MAN—her eternal adversary—now her betrothed? As the petals of the cherry blossoms fall around her, Selanthia finds herself caught in a web of mystery, romance, and perhaps, redemption. But in this enchanted new life, where nothing is as it seems, can she trust the man who once stood as her greatest enemy? Or will the shadows of her past rise to claim her once more?

Jason Adams died forty years after the world changed. He didn't awaken powers but survived while crawling in the mud, hiding from monsters and awakeners alike—those who don't have power become the slaves of those who do have powers. But at the end of his life, he was blessed with a do-over, able to go back in time five years before the world changed to build a harem that would be fanatically loyal to him—the Fluid system- binding women to him in return for making them Awaken and become stronger. Be warned, it's an R-18 smut harem with a lot of lemons.

The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." —Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said.

Lee Do Yun was made to believe that he could achieve anything and everything with hard work and by living right. But after his dad slaved all throughout his life for his bosses and their companies but still died poor at the age of forty-eight, Doyun started to doubt that hard work indeed pays. For this reason, instead of working diligently towards his goal of becoming a K-pop idol, Do Yun decided to use the short-cut method. Knowing how modern society seems to favor women more, Do Yun's plan is to leech onto well-connected cougars and rich ladies until he reaches the height of his career as a famous K-pop artist. Yet when his sugar mamas were unavailable during a dire situation, Doyun decided to grab a big thigh for an already-proposed deal.  But what happens when sexting goes wrong and the one who receives his nudes is none other than, Kim Byeong Ho, the future heir of Knet Entertainment, the very company that he is about to join as an idol trainee?  In a state of derilium, Doyun made a grave mistake with this unknown guy. How will he even get the chance to redeem himself when he doesn't even know where to start searching for him? Or what is he supposed to do when he finds out that the one he's been looking for is the heir apparent of Kimland Group? And how can he explain the complicated relationship he has with another Chaebol, Ahn Hyun-Woo, who happens to be a close friend of Kim Byeongho? With such a messed up life, will Doyun ever be able to achieve his dream of becoming a K-pop idol in this situation-ship? Will life be merciful enough to let him experience what real love means? And will he get a happy ending, a bittersweet one, or just a sad ending? Follow Lee Doyun and see how he handles it all. Note: This author will not give warning for any R18 scene. Thank You. Also: Arts Cover is not mine please. If you're the owner of any of them and you want me to take it down, please tell me and I'll immediately do so. Thank you too in advance.

The Dungeon. A harsh world where death is a constant companion. Powerful monsters roam freely, and every element, terrain, flora, and environment, conspires to eliminate intruders. The moment you step inside, there are no guarantees for your life. Many lose their sanity before their bodies give out, and even if they manage to survive, only a rare few escape unscathed. ...At least, that’s how it’s supposed to be. "Alright, let's have another fun day of solo camping!" Deep within the uncharted depths of an S-Rank Dungeon, a man casually streams his solo camping adventures. The man’s name is Shahzad. *** - "Wait, hold on. Did he just say he cleared forty floors of an S-Rank Dungeon? That’s a world first, isn’t it?" - "He just casually drops groundbreaking information like it’s nothing. This is why I can’t stop watching his streams!" - "Why does he never look at the comments? He always just streams one-sidedly!" - "Wait, did he just hunt a Three-Head? By himself? That’s the kind of monster even A-Rank parties immediately retreat from!" - "What even is this guy?" *** Every time Shahzad streams, the entire world is thrown into chaos. Yet, for some reason, the man himself seems blissfully unaware. Just who is he, really?

When there were strange signs in the sky, there must be demons lurking. Li Mo, who had studied antiques since he was young, had a strange change in his eyes after being struck by lightning. With a pair of divine eyes, he gained the ability to see through things and sense objects. He bought a gourd bottle for 500 yuan at a flea market and sold it for 230,000 yuan. A painting he casually bought turned out to be a genuine work by Xu Beihong, worth thirty to forty million yuan. The black double-eared bottle that came with the purchase of a set of gold jewelry turned out to be a genuine possession of the Ming imperial family. Ancient bronze ware, exquisitely crafted porcelain, calligraphy and painting with bold and vigorous strokes, and thrilling gambling stones came one after another. From then on, Li Mo's life underwent a revolutionary change. "I have divine eyes, and there are no treasures in the world that can escape my sight."

In a world of normalcy, where daily life unfolded as expected, everything changed the day the sun vanished. During an ordinary day in Filgrum, the sun inexplicably disappeared, plunging the world into an endless, unnatural night. Amid the confusion, the hidden horrors of humanity’s neighbors emerged lycanthropes, vampires, and ghouls, creatures who once hid behind human facades, now revealed their true forms. Their goal was the annihilation of humanity, whom they deemed impure. Overwhelmed and defenseless, humanity retreated into bunkers, seeking refuge from the chaos above. In the depths of these shelters, humanity began to rebuild, adapting to their grim reality. Yet survival came at a cost, as factions of bunkers turned on each other in desperate struggles for resources, creating a new world fraught with peril, both from within and without. This story starts forty-five years after the event known as "The Endless Night" with Lucas Pendragon an orphaned boy with no interest in fighting and no friends often being outcasted and bullied but when a natural once a month event known as "The hunt" threw his life of normalcy and bullying onto a completely new path with unnatural events and weird but interesting people. With Lucas's life now in a constant state of motion will he survive the ashes of a ruined world or will everything he built go up in smoke

Silver Tier Winner of WPC #141- Royal Romance Selena Claire de Akkadian was the female antagonist of a popular boy's love web novel, entitled, 'The Crimson Tide'. She was the fiancée of the cold and aloof young lord of La Selencia, Lucas Del Sol Lorraine, who is the love interest of Lambert La Cartier. Lambert was a little commoner who met Lucas at a local tavern. They fell in love with each other, making the arrogant and proud Selena bore the name of the 'unwanted heiress'. She was executed in the novel for she was held responsible for poisoning Lambert and made him lost his sight in the process.  ... Lillian was a forty or so years old—unmarried—and an unwanted woman, who devoted her whole life in literary studies and reading fiction stories to fantasize about the archaic heroic figures of the past. Lillian was having a good time reading 'The Crimson Tide' when the author announced that she will not be able to continue writing the novel because her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, and she was needed to tend her grandmother at the hospital. With the sudden news of hiatus, Lillian missed a step on the stairs and knocked her head hard on the cemented ground. She unknowingly died because of her carelessness, but she was mysteriously reborn as the famously hated female antagonist inside the novel she was reading! Pinterest Cover Photo Discord: @Littlepunnie#7338 Instagram: little_punniexiao

USA, Louisiana.. a small town in north-east Louisiana.. if you see a little-bitty tiny dot with the name 'Oak Grove' beside it.. in the most north-east corner of Louisiana.. fifteen minute drive north.. and you' ve crossed into the state of Arkansas.. Or if you would have drove fifteen minutes east instead of north.. you would have crossed over the Mississippi-Louisiana state line.. so that gives you a pretty good general location of the town of my birth.. Unfortunately it wouldn't be the town of my untimely and unexpected death.. nope.. for I would not die in a town.. no.. I would be eventually crushed.. by a section.. of thirty-two inch.. steel.. heavy-wall.. industrial pipe.. for a natural gas line.. being lay'n.. from just north of the cities.. Odessa and Midland.. of the state of Texas.. Over a thousand miles away from my place of birth.. Bastrop.. Louisiana.. where the closest 'safe' hospital was for me to be born at.. forty miles west.. by north-west from where my family had lived for generations.. Oak Grove.. My family has worked as surveyors.. for pipelines and gas or oil facilities.. being built all across this great country on the continent of North America.. for atleast two generations.. If my children take up the mantle.. that would make.. three generations of my family.. to feed and provide for their families.. working as pipeline surveyors.. see Oak Grove is poor.. poor as dirt.. total population.. barely over two thousand.. average gross income per capita per family for a year.. less than ten thousand dollars a year.. there's just no real paying jobs.. in Oak Grove or anywhere near it.. so while the people who choose to work in Oak Grove make ten thousand dollars a year.. I started out as a 'rod-man' which was the lowest man on the 'totem-pole'.. making what those in Oak grove..worked a year for.. I made in a month.. I did nothing but pack bundles of wooden stakes.. then carry them up the mountains of West Virginia.. Or across the deserts of West Texas.. swamps of south Louisiana.. down around Baton Rouge.. or Tibbedaux.. the Everglades of Florida.. fuck I get that nauseous feeling every time I think of when I 'work'd' there.. I walked up on a dead body without a head.. not long after that.. still on the same project I saw the 'headless' corpse on.. I almost stepped on the biggest python I've ever seen.. the fucker was atleast ten feet long and two to three feet wide around.. Anywho, back to what I was talking back before I went off subject for a bit.. I started out making ten thousand dollars every month.. thats twelve times what I would have earned working a month in Oak Grove.. instead of working in these dangerous jobs.. Been a lot of dangerous places.. dangerous terrains.. working in a very hazardous career.. but I was well paid like I said.. and now I don't have a body left to send home to my parents.. that section of pipe.. weigh tens of thousands of pounds.. when the 'Komoda' excavators that were lifting the section tipped.. that was it.. one of the operators didn't extend his 'boom' on his excavator all the way out like he should have.. Now the pipes falling.. as soon as it lands on me.. thats it.. so much weight.. my head will pop and shoot right of my shoulders.. up in the air towards the heavens themselves.. reaches its peak height of its short flight.. then falling.. all whilst my body will be crushed and explode to nothing but splatter'd meat paste.. ending my first life.. trust I've seen it.. I know what will happen from experience.. and so beings the next chapter of life.. I see a tunnel with bright light radiating from then end of it.. as I reach the light I take the final step.. the blinding light recedes and fades away out of existence.. I find my surroundings returning to a lightness that my eyes can afford to see clearly in.. only to meet another pair of eyes facing me.. everything else is shrouded by darkness.. I see only eyes.. staring at me.. staring into me.. starin

UOP is the diamond of the world, living in unprecedented prosperity with unmatched military might. College student Rocke lives in its greatest technological marvel, its capital, Vladus. While unlucky in love, what's to complain about life? His uncle has already promised him a lucrative job in his company once he finishes business school. But not everything is perfect in paradise. A strange prophet has appeared, declaring the UOP will fall if it doesn't repent. For all their prosperity, the people of UOP have become cold, selfish, and proud, willfully ignoring the poor and downtrodden. For their pride and sins, judgment has been pronounced on the nation by the Most High Sovereign. Repent, or in forty days the UOP will be destroyed.

Forty-eight years after the Convergence, the world still struggles to adapt to the drastic changes brought by mystical portals that unleashed mana and supernatural creatures. In District 43 (Grande Bangu), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, young Arcanist Angelina Silva emerges as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of corruption and conflict. One day, Angelina awakens with memories of her counterpart from a world untouched by the horrors of the Convergence and unlocks access to the Akashic System, a vast network of knowledge from the multiverse. Determined to revive pop culture and restore the quality of films and games now reduced to mediocre productions, Angelina uses her magical abilities to create works that inspire and empower. Facing the constant threat of being snatched by the militia led by the fearsome Big Z, Angelina finds strength and support in her allies Rafael "Rafa" Mendes, a dual-class Rogue-Ranger Manauser, and Miguel “Mike” Antunes Rodrigues, a protective arcane guardian. Together, they embark on an epic journey to develop a revolutionary game that awakens latent Manausers and inspires resistance against oppressive forces. But the challenges are many. In a scenario where magic, technology, and the power of imagination intertwine and complement each other, Angelina's struggle to turn her creative vision into reality is a constant battle against corruption, oppression, and the adversities of the post-Convergence world. "The Nexus Developer: Akashic Records System" is a tale of resistance, creativity, and friendship, where the power of imagination, magic, and technology unite in understanding humanity's resilience in a world in ruins. Follow Angelina Silva on her mission to revitalize pop culture and uncover the hidden secrets of a universe full of mysteries and endless possibilities. Get ready for an engaging narrative that explores the strength of the human spirit, the importance of art, and the magic that can be found in every act of creation. --- Patreon: Anjels Link: patreon.com/Anjels

Corin Fortis is an 18 year old boy who was unfortunate enough to fail a magic granting ceremony, lose his family, and almost die in one day. Afterwards he is separated from his home and now must uncover the secrets of the world in hopes to find his family. —————————————————- available on Wattpad and Royal Road

Title: The Fall of a billionaire Ethan Caldwell had everything wealth, power, and a wife he adored. But when tragedy struck, leaving him a widower at forty, his world crumbled. Vulnerable and lost, he fell for Amelia Grant, a beautiful, cunning woman who filled the void in his heart. At first, Amelia was everything he needed charming, understanding, and intoxicating. But behind her smile was a secret: she wasn’t in love with Ethan. She was after his empire. Before he could see the truth, it was too late. Amelia drained his fortune, shattered his reputation, and left him with nothing. Once a billionaire, Ethan became a nobody. But while the world mocked him, Ethan refused to stay down. He made it his mission to hunt her down and expose her for what she really was. Infiltrating her world, he learned that she wasn’t just a con artist she was a predator who had done this before and would do it again. Determined to destroy her, Ethan turned the tables. Using her own tactics against her, he set the perfect trap one that would bring Amelia’s entire empire crashing down. And when the moment came, he watched as she was arrested, knowing he had finally won. But revenge didn’t fix everything. The scars remained. His name was still tainted. The world still saw him as the fool who lost everything. With nothing left, Ethan searched for purpose until a mysterious organization approached him. They had been watching him, and they had an offer: use his skills to take down criminals like Amelia. At first, Ethan hesitated. He wasn’t a hero. But after his first mission exposing a corrupt billionaire he felt something he hadn’t in years. Power. But this time? It wasn’t about wealth. It wasn’t about status. It was about control. And Ethan Caldwell would never let anyone take that from him again.

Gu Changsheng lived for a hundred thousand years! Yue Feng massaged his feet for forty years, and eventually rose to become a hegemon! Han Sanqian carried his shoes for fifty years, and finally dominated a territory! Ye Fan played the servile dog for twenty years... And now, Gu Changsheng has entered into marriage to repay a debt of gratitude! Craven and submissive? Not a chance! He was bound to be absolutely wild...

Warning: This book contains explicit content and is intended for mature readers only. James, a forty-two-year-old successful businessman, and Jude, a carefree twenty-three-year-old IT specialist, may seem like an unlikely pair at first glance. However, when the two strangers meet at one of James's friend's clubs, sparks fly and they agree to have a weekend of passion and fun. Their weekend together is filled with so much pleasure and excitement as they explore each other's bodies and sexual desires. James and Jude indulge in their deepest fantasies and desires. As the weekend comes to an end, they both go back to their separate lives but find themselves unable to forget about the wild and passionate time they shared. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and they both realize that they have awakened a lust that cannot be quenched in each other. Their lust for each other only grows stronger with each encounter, and they find themselves constantly craving more of each other's touch and presence. Their sexual escapades become more adventurous and kinky, pushing the boundaries of pleasure and satisfaction. Despite their age difference and different lifestyles, James and Jude find solace and excitement in each other's arms. Their connection goes beyond physical attraction, as they discover a deep emotional bond that keeps them coming back for more. As they continue to explore their desires and fantasies together, James and Jude find themselves caught in a whirlwind of passion and lust that shows no signs of slowing down. Their weekend of passion has turned into a steamy and exhilarating affair that neither of them can resist.

At the age of forty-two, Summer Dawson met a brutal end; she was also forced to witness her son’s brutal murder. But fate has a twist in store for her. She is given a second chance in the form of Angel Salvino, America’s head Alpha. He brings Summer back to life but this time she is reborn as a younger and stunning lady. Summer is on a mission to annihilate those responsible for her tragedy and cleanse the city of Elysium of its power-hungry evildoer. In this electrifying tale, Summer joins forces with Angel Salvino to exact her revenge and battle the city's malevolent forces. Yet, as they delve deeper, Summer finds herself drawn to Angel, despite the mysteries he guards. Join Summer as she goes on a quest for revenge, and finds out the secrets Elysium city holds. How will her journey fare with the head Alpha backing her up and what is the truth behind his possessiveness over her? Will Summer be able to take her revenge, or fail miserably and fall at the hands of evil? Disclaimer: I do not own the cover illustration. Credit goes to the respected owner.

Casper, a CEO of a medium-sized company, after barely making his mark on the world was backstabbed by his own wife. He died shortly after in agonizing pain. But this wasn't the end for Casper's story, merely a forty year trial for the tribulations to come.

（Don't pay too much attention to the introduction. This is not an anti-intellectual or routine article. I will try my best to update at least one article every day, and usually maintain two updates a day.） A meteor streaked across the night sky from the depths of space, hurtling toward Earth. No explosion. No destruction. The next day, humanity awakened to supernatural abilities! Some could control fire, some could command storms, and some even woke up to find they could fly… Of course, some also awakened to more "unique" powers—like flipping tables with a single slap (yes, that’s you, Fatty). "Hmm… So your ability is… being as hard as iron?" "Yeah, I can’t die, but I also can’t hit back!" "Congratulations, you’ve successfully awakened into a living jade statue!" — Good news: I have an insanely powerful defense. Blades can’t cut me, bullets can’t pierce me, even lightning strikes do nothing—basically, I’m a walking shield. — Bad news: My attack power is literally zero. I’m basically an indestructible punching bag. And my best friend, Lin Yi? His ability is even more ridiculous. "Wait, you’re telling me you can travel briefly into the future?" "Yes! I just went forty years ahead… and the entire world was destroyed!" "…What?" "Oh, and by the way, you became the world’s strongest superhuman… AND YOU GOT NUKED TO DEATH!!!" "WHAT?!" From that moment on, my life completely spiraled out of control— I just wanted to be a normal guy, but… "Great God! Please guide us to the future!" "Hold up! I’m just a ridiculously hard-to-kill nobody!" "Western Corporate Federation: This man must be captured! He is the ultimate war weapon!" "Wait, you guys got the wrong person!!!" "Extraterrestrial Civilization: This being might be a divine entity! We must welcome him!" "A GOD?! No, no, no! Just let me go home!!!" I just wanted to live a quiet life… WHY IS EVERYONE KNEELING AND CALLING ME A GOD?!!!

It’s 2068, and the world is broken. Forty-three years ago, a virus called A-21 swept through, killing half the human race. The world came together to fight it, creating a vaccine that wiped it out. But here's the catch—some of us survived... with powers. Sounds amazing, right? Too bad the world sees us as monsters. After World War 3, four zones were born: Zone 69 (US), Zone 77 (Russia), Zone 88 (China), and Zone 99 (Africa), ruled by powerful families. Peace lasted only a moment before the hunt began. The "Awakened"—that's us—are feared, hunted, and locked out. They built walls to separate us, but we could tear them down if we wanted. We’re not the enemy. But they’ll never see that. And as long as they keep us trapped, we’ll keep fighting.

Waking up in an unfamiliar environment, Fortis Dexter, a 19-year-old boy, sees that the world he lives in now is different from Earth... mythical creatures roam, evil spirits preying on humans, cannibals, and vampires. roaming in thick fog searching for the identity of his body and the mystery of the fog that covers the land. gather Allies and forces. knowledge and lessons discover divine intervention. Can Fortis Dexter return to Earth? Or is it not the earth? ..... --------------------------------------------------------- Inspiration: Lord of The Mystery [Sealed artifacts] ---------------------------------------------------------

Aria Winters, known to her followers as "Storm," was a popular live streamer with a fierce personality and unmatched gaming skills. When the highly anticipated online game "Elemental Ascension: The Path to Immortality" was released, Aria made a daring bet with another livestreamer: she would achieve immortal status and complete the game within a month. Determined to win, she livestreamed day and night, battling her way through the game's formidable challenges. With only twenty-four hours left, Aria faced her final obstacle: the ultimate villainess, the Blood Empress. As the clock ticked down, her frustration mounted. Three hours turned into one hour, then forty minutes, and finally thirty minutes. Despite her best efforts, she failed to defeat the Blood Empress, losing the bet and a significant amount of money. Enraged by her failure, Aria had an explosive episode on stream, cursing the game makers for creating such an impossibly difficult boss. In the midst of her outburst, something extraordinary happened. Aria found herself inexplicably transported into the game world of "Elemental Ascension." To her shock, she realized she had been reincarnated as the Blood Empress herself. However, she was not the powerful villainess she once fought; instead, she was a lowly farm girl at the beginning of the Blood Empress's journey. Determined to change her fate, Aria decided to forge a new path for herself. With her extensive knowledge of the game, she explored various professions, from becoming a merchant to a blacksmith, or even gathering medicinal ingredients. She chose to live out her days as a normal passerby, avoiding the main plot and the dark destiny that awaited her. However, despite her efforts to lead a peaceful life, fate had other plans. From the beginning, Aria's destiny as the Blood Empress was already sealed, but she hadn't realized it until it was too late.

The prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

DO ADD "Llaellen's Updates" BOOK IN YOUR LIBRARY TO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ABOUT MY PLANS FROM HERE ON OUT ~The heroes have gallantly died after defeating the demon that wreaked havoc on their land saving millions of lives, in exchange for their own.~ That's what the story was supposed to be. Heroes, yes, strong ability users who could stand against all adversities. Yes, heroes. Heroes who trained all their life to protect their homeland. Yes, yes, indeed that should be the wonderful scenario playing around people's minds. But... . . . . . . . To hell with that!!! They are not adults. No, they are not in their fifties, not even forties, or even thirties!! They are just teenagers. They are 16 then!!! So why were they sent to defeat the demon? Because they were trained and tortured to be stronger than the rest... That king who has a loose screw, how can he do that to them? And what's this? They are alive? They survived? Wonderful... NOT!!! Why did they wake up a thousand years after defeating the demon? A full one thousand years!?!? Fine whatever... "Let's just live freely then. Away from those descendants who inherited that loose screw." Yes, a different life away from the royals- Wait... Why are they in front of another king? What kind of game is fate trying to play right now? And just what had happened for them to sleep for a thousand years? Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) COMING FOR THE LAST FOURTEENTH (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) VERACITY OF THE PAST (COMPLETED) REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FUFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) CHAINS LIFTED: HER SECOND ACT (ONGOING) LLAELLEN'S UPDATES (NEVER ENDING) Disclaimer: cover photo not mine, please contact me if I have to take it down. Taken from: https://wallha.com/wallpaper/anime-anime-girls-blue-hair-blue-eyes-sword-moon-1353947

The Forest, one the size of an entire nation. Unclaimed by any nation, group, or person; and unexplored for over forty years since the disappearance of the Third Hero's Party. What resides within? What mysteries does it hold? What knowledge has been lost within? Only the Forest Encyclopedia knows. As the last copy descends into The Forest alongside our protagonist, taking their first steps on his first and only journey.

"The world is unjust." This expression ironically reflects the current state of our world. Some work tirelessly yet live in misery, while others enjoy a life of luxury with little effort. For some, happiness is a delicate luxury that the heavens do not grant. Such is the case for Maximus Fortis. Orphaned, beaten, harassed, and with no chance in life, he is as if 'cursed.' Nevertheless, he maintains an unshakable will despite the whims of fate. One day, an entity bringing evolution to the multiverse, named 'Prometheus Via,' triggers a phenomenon of change on Earth. Despite what seems like an apocalypse, it offers living beings the opportunity to attain the coveted divinity through a process of evolution. Maximus is determined to seize this opportunity to break free from the chains that bind him. [I am Maximus Fortis. I will acquire my freedom. My will is unshakable. The heavens will no longer constrain me. I am the maker of my life. I am the defier of fate.]

Many people desire many different things in life, and this is no different for Kiseki. Kiseki Yamazaki is a Second-Year Student at West Shinjuku High School, for the past sixteen years he’s done practically nothing with his life. That is except getting beat up by bullies everyday because he is half American. Kiseki is a loser, with nothing going for him. Until he meets a special girl. Fuyu is captain of the girls Tennis Team and is dating one of Kiseki’s notorious bullies. Now Kiseki chases the desire of being with the girl of his dreams by trying out for the school renowned Tennis Team. A talentless kid who’s never even picked up a racket before in his life. How will his journey end, and will it even start to begin with? Well you’ll have to find out by reading the WebNovel, FORTY LOVE!

He was her beast and she is his beauty. He was addicted and she is his favorite drug. He was a sinner and she is his sin. *** "That is it!" Think about my offer Mirabel and I will clear your Father's debt and take care of Anabel. "You have forty eight hours to do so or else!!" He threatened without blinking an eyelid.