Crazily Persecuted

Su Chengyu took the blame for his wife and went to prison for three years. Upon release, he realized that she had betrayed him. Despite this, he benefited from misfortune and comprehended the Dao, stepping into the world of immortal cultivators. He could easily master immortal techniques and ancient martial arts. He could also refine pills, draw talismans, treat illnesses, and save people at will! Su Chengyu postured crazily in the Red Dust City, vowing to find out the truth behind the death of his 127 Su family members 26 years ago.

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

In the world of Tanasma, mutants are no longer just an anomaly—they are a crisis. Once seen as the next step in evolution, they are now branded as threats, their very existence feared by humanity. The Mutant Treaty Act, enforced by the Capitol Patrol Guard (CPG), forces mutants into registration, stripping them of their autonomy, suppressing their powers, and marking them as second-class citizens. But as hatred festers, the oppression escalates—slavery, public executions, and brutal exterminations become the norm. Amidst the chaos, three factions emerge: those who resist, fighting for freedom at any cost; those who flee, seeking sanctuary beyond the reach of human rule; and those who surrender, hoping that compliance will earn them mercy. When Professor Aldric Langley—a man of wisdom and ambition—receives King Ivan of Gallanta’s royal decree, he dares to create something radical: Hall of M, a sanctuary where mutants can hone their powers and reclaim their dignity. But the dream of peace is fragile. Extremist groups like Purity Dawn seek to eradicate mutants entirely, while the CPG tightens its grip, branding Hall of M as a breeding ground for rebellion. In the heart of this war-torn world, a young mutant named Seraphina Vale rises. With silver hair and eyes that reflect her tormented past, she becomes the first student of Hall of M, standing at the crossroads of fate. Will she fight for coexistence, or will the endless persecution drive her into the arms of revolution? As the world spirals toward war, the question remains: Can mutants carve a place for themselves in a world that wants them erased? Or will they be forced to embrace their monstrous side to survive? The battle for identity, freedom, and the right to exist begins. MUTOSTERONE—a gripping tale of power, prejudice, and the cost of being different.

In a world that fears and persecutes metahumans, one young man, once labeled a freak, rises from the ashes of a broken system to lead a rebellion. But to save his kind, he must first confront his own darkness and learn to trust the very humans who taught him to fear. This is the story of The Qrew.

In a world where immortality comes at a harrowing cost, those afflicted with the Semi-Immortal disorder walk a perilous path between life and death. Gifted by the Goddess Amritkala, these individuals cheat death but pay dearly—each resurrection scars their minds, bodies, and souls. Viewed as unnatural abominations by society, Semi-Immortals face prejudice and violence, their existence deemed a threat to the natural order. Leading the crusade against them is the Crossed Clan, a ruthless cult bent on eradicating these "parasites" with weapons designed to siphon their essence. In opposition stands the Whitehorse Agency, a covert organization offering sanctuary to Semi-Immortals, fighting to protect them from relentless persecution. Caught in the crossfire, the Semi-Immortals struggle to survive, their existence a battleground for humanity’s fear and morality. Among them is 19-year-old Ivianna (Ivy) Reyna, whose life has been marked by cruelty and betrayal. At 15, Ivy ended her life, only to be reborn as a Semi-Immortal, cursed to live on with a past that haunts her and a resurrection she never wanted. Her life changes when she meets Violet, a transgender girl whose own experiences with rejection and trauma mirror her own. Violet’s warmth and understanding become a lifeline for Ivy, offering her the connection she craves. As their bond grows, Ivy learns from the Whitehorse Agency that she is not just any Semi-Immortal but a rare Wildling, with powers tied to her death and childhood. This revelation thrusts Ivy into the heart of the conflict between the Crossed Clan and the Whitehorse Agency, forcing her to confront her identity and the responsibilities her powers demand. "Semi-Immortal" is a powerful tale of survival, identity, and the search for belonging in a world that fears what it cannot understand. It is a story of scars that never heal, bonds forged in the dark, and the courage it takes to face a broken world—and oneself.

In the realm of Zephorya, Cassian Black finds himself at a vital juncture where insurrection and persecution happen continuously. Cassian, the son of the head of the Association Utopia (AU), struggles with the weight of his legacy and the confining expectations that follow. "Bands," ancient metallic bracelets that provide enormous powers to their wearers—those who utilize them are known as Bandits—help to reshape the world.  Disappointed with the rigid AU regulations and anxious to create his own path, Cassian bids farewell to his privileged life, only to return some years later. This time, with a Band of his own. Disclaimer: This book is a collaboration project between co-author's "AkitoTakahashi" and "Zodiac_Stars".

"Blood, the Curse and the Forbidden Covenant" Valois, the vampire, has lived too long. He cannot die. Immortality is not a gift to him - it is a curse that he wants to end. The only way is to make a deal with the devil. But he needs human help. Misty, a persecuted girl from Odessa. Her mysterious origins make the villagers fear her. When the village is again terrorized by a mysterious death, all eyes are on her. She will be sacrificed! When Misty meets the vampire, dark secrets unfold. Something more terrifying than mysterious deaths lurks in Odesa. Is it really Valois who spreads terror? Why does terror only come every ten years?

In a realm teeming with diverse races like elves, vampires, dragons, monsters, and dwarves. Amidst this tapestry of beings, the Demi-humans, including the protagonist Arthur, face persecution as humans label them as abominations in the eyes of the gods. The narrative centers on a young boy, thrust into slavery after being captured from his homeland in the west continent. Sold into servitude within a treacherous dungeon tasked with mining mana stones, his path to liberation emerges when he acquires Salomon’s legacy. Arthur seeks to shatter the chains of his bondage, ultimately striving to ascend as a leader among the Demi-humans, shaping his destiny as a king in this deadly world. *The cover art is not mine if the original artist wants me to take it down please contact me

Seized by a panic such as she had never experienced in the 21 short years of her life, Mira scrambled against the man's grip, and a whiff of blood mingled with an intoxicating scent of cedar. “Shh,” he murmured, lowering his head. Pressed against his firm chest, she gulped at the dark red seeping through his shirt ivory white. She risked a glimpse up. Under a silver-black phantom half mask was a sculpted face, strands of jet-black hair sweeping his cheeks. Contrasting his pale complexion were those burgundy red lips, above which, a straight nose cast a shadow on his thin eyes the color of onyx. He glanced down at her, his gaze otherworldly. “If you’re thinking of getting on the back of the truck,” he wheezed, his larynx heaving. “Bad idea.” Deep like the rumbling sea and magnetic, his gravelly voice threatened to drown any audience. ----- In a world ten thousand years after ours perishes, the planet is ruled by the First World, consisting of the Commonwealth and the Republic across the Huron Sea. 21-year-old Mira de Armas must escape the Commonwealth after a posse of vigilantes who called themselves the Reds started a revolution and persecuted her stepfather till his death. Disguised as a boy, she smuggles herself to the Republic. As she tries to escape from the Customs, she is caught by the most wanted man of the First World, the last drug lord who has taken out all the Republican cartels. The man offers Mira a deal: in exchange for helping him reach a hidden bunker and treating his gunshot wound, he will ensure her safety. Left with no alternative, Mira joins forces with him and soon discovers his other identity—Dr. Warshon Qusbecq, a renowned physician by day. As their journey unveils old memories and exposes the conspiracy behind the upcoming election of the First World Premier, their relationship shifts from mutual suspicion to affection. Through intellectual sparring and the exchange of personal histories, Mira begins to see the truth behind the villain’s mask: that darkness will always exist for the light to be enjoyed on the other side. How will she handle the danger that anchors her now? I hope you'll enjoy this romantasy.

Asher Carter has spent his entire life hiding his true self. In Eldermire—a town ruled by the iron grip of the Council of Purity—being different is dangerous, and some kinds of love are a crime that can cost you everything. Orphaned young and raised under the council’s suffocating laws, Asher has learned that survival means keeping his head down. By day, he works as a waiter at The Gilded Spoon, an elite café where the town’s powerful gather. By night, he dreams of a life where he doesn’t have to pretend. Then there’s Malcolm Hayes—the mayor’s son. Wealthy, charming, and engaged to the daughter of a high-ranking council member, he is everything Asher can never have. To the world, Malcolm is the perfect heir to Eldermire’s legacy of purity. But beneath the polished facade, he's living a life that isn't truly his—while being irresistibly drawn to the quiet waiter he just can't stop thinking about. One moment, they were just two men living separate lives. The next, they are fugitives. Hunted by a town that sees their love as an abomination, Asher and Malcolm’s only hope is to escape beyond Eldermire’s borders—to a place where love isn’t punished. But running won’t be easy. In a world where their love is forbidden and betrayal is inevitable, the question isn’t just whether they can escape—but whether their love is strong enough to survive. --- Trigger Warning: This story explores dark and intense themes. Please proceed with caution if you are sensitive to: Graphic violence Vigilante justice Homophobia Fear and persecution Life-threatening situations Explicit sexual scenes

Rionya Remae has only known neglect and lonely isolation since she was forced to join the royal family at the age of eight. The only thing that brings her joy in her love-deprived life is Tyrahnn Theodore Valdis. The moment she sets eyes on him, she yearns to gain his love. And yet...his eyes are set on another- and will never be for her. Not able to handle his rejection, she aims to poison his beloved and faces torture and persecution as a result. Exactly like the villain she is in this story. In her final moments, the man who brings the thing that kills her is none other than Klaus Armalli Siegfried. He is a man she hates purely for existing beside Myra, his younger sister, and the one who captured Tyrahnn's heart. He should despise her just as much as she does him. Instead, she finds he gives her the dignity and tenderness that no one has afforded her in the past. And she has been so very starved for it. This simple exchange engraves so deeply into her mind and soul that she finds herself committing to devote herself to him if there is something as a second life. When she gets that chance... just how will this journey unravel?

[Invincible + Online Game Invasion + Decisive + Feeling Good!] Reborn into the world of online game invasion ten days prior, Bai Zun immediately sold off his assets and cashed out 90 billion! He poured it all into the game, spending money crazily! [Congratulations! You have changed into the supreme class, "Supreme Sword Saint"!] [Congratulations! You have obtained the mythical weapon, "Heavenly Slayer"!] Spending 90 billion caused a wave of ridicule across the internet! "Is this guy a fool? He spent so much money on a game?" "Hahaha! They say wealth doesn't last for three generations. The Bai family is really unlucky to have this prodigal son!" "Games ruin people's lives!" However, after the invasion of the online game, cash became worthless, and Bai Zun stood proudly at the pinnacle as an invincible Sword Saint! "I'm sorry, Sword Saint Bai! I underestimated you!" "I was short-sighted! I mocked Sword Saint Bai! I'm a godd*mn idiot!" "Oh my god! Sword Saint Bai, my idol!" "Ah! Sword Saint, I want to have your babies!" "Sword Saint Bai, I will always support you!"

Crossing the alien world, becoming a noble named "Field". Before Field could be happy, he was sent to a corrupt land full of poverty and monsters by his father and beautiful stepmother to open up! What's worse is that the whole empire, no, the whole world is rotten. Cruel and inhumane nobles, evil worshipers, bloodthirsty monsters, conspiracies everywhere, and madly persecuted themselves. Good, good! Is this how you play? I'm not a good person anymore, I'm going to be evil! My sister's fiefdom is a hundred times richer than mine? I'll take it! My brother is farming and raising sheep at ease? I'll take it! The aliens are so poor that they only have underwear left? I'll take the beauty directly! Monsters that kill innocent people indiscriminately? I'll kill them!

The world of Anexia is rotting. The Mist has taken hold over entire continents and continues to spread, not content until the entire world is under its control. Raorka, along with his mother Zoe and father Zack, are thrust into this world after an accident. However they wake up at different parts of the world. Raorka wakes up near the Domed Town of Temuril, where inhabitants speak of the cursed dragon in the woods and the exiled witch who teaches magik...for a price. Zack wakes up near the town of Odania where the red cloaked Chianti Hunters battle against the tyrant mayor and the last Great Kingdom. Zoe awakens near the abandoned Church of Laments, where the cries of persecuted nuns echo, praying for the return of their Goddess and her blessings. Now they journey separately, desperate to reunite with each other amidst the chaos of a dying world.

The novel revolves around a person named Leon who has been persecuted throughout his life, even though he is a member of the richest families. However, he finds himself in an evil organization that aims to create special, supernatural children. What will his life become after he undergoes the dragon experiment? And what will happen to him after he turns into a human monster devoid of purpose, emotions, and will

decades after military coup killing his late father, a young boy named Ajax, his mother, and their bodyguard live in hiding to avoid persecution by the current government. But after a strange turn of events involving the kings wife falling under an illness Ajax is hunted down due to his unique ability and must fight for his life to defend himself and his loved ones.

"Please, sister, get married with the Emperor of Dormia." My younger sister begged me to get married with the tyrant of Dormia. Octavious Dormia. A tyrant known as merciless in other continents but also worshipped by his people crazily. I, the daughter of the marquis of Pythasus, Tiana Pythasus, am forced to get married with that tyrant on behalf of my younger sister and to succeed the plan that my father and the emperor are plotting. Defeating Octavious Dormia and taking control of Dormia. I thought my kindness had led me to my destruction, but... "Did you get in any trouble on coming here? My wife..." He is the most gentle man I have ever seen! Everything I heard in Symestiaph..........is wrong?

"I hate you Clyde Lara" A love story starting with love, drama and romance but guided and overruled by the past,they can't be together. Clyde Lara is a successful business lady whom fell in love with Julia who had an hidden identity.Their love story was the definition of a perfect one but Julia's past entails them to stay away from each other. Love between them later turns into hatred and they both despise each other to the core leaving an unending grudge and pain in their hearts. Years Later, Julia later finds out the dark truth behind his painful past but by this time, Clyde had lost her memory and had relocated to another country. He kept on searching crazily for her day by day in order to complete his unfinished love story. Find out by downloading this lovely book.

Gerard lived a peaceful life. He worked hard until retirement age and watched as his children and their children lived their own lives. One night, he woke to find himself in the presence of a divine entity who explained that he had died in a terrible accident. After being offered several choices, Gerard asked to die peacefully. Respecting his wishes in an unexpected fashion, they allowed him to become a skeleton in a world of sword and sorcery, becoming dead in every sense of the word. An undead creature... Thus begins the tale of Gerard's undeath. ------------------------------------------------ Note From Author: My Undeath is currently on hiatus until the 15th of December, 2023, as the author works like a madman for 50 hours a week while studying for their Bachelor's degree. ------------------------------------------------ Power Goals: 300 Powerstones = 1 Extra Chapter 500 Powerstones = 2 Extra Chapters 750 Powerstones = 3 Extra Chapters 1,000 Powerstones = 5 Extra Chapters Golden Goals: 100 Golden Tickets = 1 Extra Chapter 500 Golden Tickets = 5 Extra Chapters 1,000 Golden Tickets = 10 Extra Chapters ------------------------------------------------ Schedule: 4-14 chapters per week Chapter Length: 900 - 3,500 words (currently averaging 1,660 words per chapter) Disclaimers: 1: This novel may not suit your tastes. The main character is an elderly man trapped inside the body of a skeleton, persecuted and hunted by the living. He must sometimes turn to the darkness within him to survive his tribulations. There will be a few dark times, indeed. But fret not, as there may be an end to some of the darkness eventually. 2: There is no planned romance, and Gerard definitely will not have a harem. No planned romance doesn't mean there won't be any, but it will be kept light and not detract from the overall story. 3: There will not be fast-paced, fist-clenching action in almost every chapter. Sometimes there will be a bit of conversation between the characters, but I try not to let these moments drag on longer than they should. 4: The main character spends a lot of time levelling up in the beginning, as he's cautious about the powers of the world and wants to protect himself. This leads to a little less story in the beginning and more action/adventure, but as time passes, the story becomes a bigger focal point. 5. One of the main character's goals is to regain his humanity. So, be prepared for this story to eventually change dynamics. ------------------------------------------------- Discord Server: https://discord.gg/B8z9yX3QwQ Please feel free to join the Discord. You can discuss my novel, see announcements about additional or postponed releases, new books in the works, personal issues, and events. You'll get some fun icons and roles, use dozens of custom emojis, be privy to beta reading, and get insider information into the worlds within my novels. There's also a Gerard bot! ------------------------------------------------- Themes: fantasy, video-game-like system, evolutions, magic, adventure, dark, survival, reincarnation ------------------------------------------------- Inspiration: I gained inspiration from plenty of video games and fantasy novels, and this story is directly inspired by the Manga and Anime: Berserk. I think the relationship built between Sprite and Gerard is similar to Puck and Guts, giving a way for Gerard to voice/think about his opinions. Sprite/Puck are characters who hear those opinions and help the main characters reflect.

In a world where spiritual force dictates the fate of men, Kael Zhan is reborn under an eclipse prophesied to destroy the balance of the universe. Persecuted from birth by the Spiritual Archons, supreme rulers of the spiritual world, Kael loses everything before he even understands his own power. Orphaned, abandoned and marked by the death of his parents, he awakens in the middle of the Ancient Forest of Eryndor, a place where only the strongest survive. However, contrary to what the gods expected, Kael does not die. He learns. He watches. He hunts. Within him, a forbidden power pulses: The Dark Spiritual Lotus. With it, Kael can absorb chaotic energies, fuse unimaginable techniques, and create an unprecedented path for cultivation. But his true power isn't just in strength... it's in his sharp mind and ruthless strategy. Now, he walks a path of blood, secrets and ascension. From an orphan to a predator. From a legend to a monster. From oblivion to the throne of the gods. If the Archons fear his power... then he will give them a true reason to fear. The era of the Dark Monarch has just begun.

Angelica wishes to be a warrior like her older brothers to escape the boring life of being a princess with responsibilities. Yet her mother, who is Queen, forbids it, forcing her to instead perform and learn activities and mannerisms fit for a princess in order to be next in line for the throne as Queen of the everlasting Chióni nation. Refusing such a lifestyle, Angelica does whatever means necessary to convince her mother to accept the choice she made for herself. Even if that means enduring harsh punishment and persecution. But can she live up to it? Ruining her royal life and learning that being a warrior means battling against monstrous fiends known as Niten?

" ch... Choi... Yoo-ona ... I am sorry ... Ple-please let... Let me... Go...." he cried for mercy but it did not affect her. Her eyes was carving for revenge. Her whole body was turned red and she was burning as fire. This time she was definitely looked like the assistant of devil! " please l-let me go... Ple-please... " he endlessly begged to her but she react as she didn't hear him. Now that he has saw his end he want my mercy. She laughed crazily on his request like it was some kind of joke to her. She controlled her laugh and a devil smile appeared on her face. Eyeing him she said, " what is the meaning of begging, when you already did wrong thing." Saying this she knifed him on his heart.. He widened his eyes in pain and fear, this girl before him has totally changed. He begged her but she cruelly killed him. And she laughed watching his expressions like what happen just now was nothing but a satisfaction for her. She will kill everyone who did wrong to her. She is seeking for revenge....

['Good people die young.' That was an irrefutable fact. In her life, all she did was give everything she has to the people around her. Living in a world where man-eating creatures exist, she was more blessed than anyone, or is she? She shares all the things she possesses with the people she deemed as 'comrades.' She became selfless and ignores her desires because maybe, even if they live in a scary world, they could have joy in it even just a little bit. But she was soon proved wrong. Her 'comrades' left her to be eaten to save themselves. She thought that it was fine. But the 'monsters' she expects to eat her were more of 'devils' in the humans' clothing. She was tortured, experimented and she toyed mentally, physically, and spiritually. Her being was put in place worse than death. And finally, she came to rest.] "You wrote...this story?" she asks. The other person laughs crazily: "It's so sad, right? Haha!" Her face darkens. She looks into the sky and calms herself. The other person became puzzled: "Do you remember your—" Bam! She smashed her friend's face to the table and fanned herself. In her first life, she lived only to be tortured and became someone else's stepping stone. In her second life, she came to know that her first life was nothing but a fraudulent novel, that she's only damn cannon fodder. When she opened her eyes again, it's already her third life. She blinks her eyes. How come it resembles the settings of her first life? "Groans.." ...It's the same, but it seems like something changed in the gender department?

“Loyalty? I am loyal, but only to myself.” “Friendship? Only the dead are my friends.” “Love? it's merely an obstruction.” .... If given a chance, would you walk the path of a righteous hero who is blessed by heaven or an unrighteous demon who seeks to wipe out the heavens itself? This story follows the journey of a villain, Bai Ming. Transmigrating into this cruel yet beautiful world of cultivators, where strength is always absolute and killing is just a way of life. In a world where right or wrong is insignificant and only an individual's ability matters, be it strength, wisdom, luck, or status. We follow Bai Ming as he lies, cheats, schemes, and slaughters his way to the apex of power. Ruthless and amoral, Bai Ming has no need to hold back in his pursuit of strength. To achieve his goals, Bai Ming shall walk the path of an unrelenting demon. A demon who shall laugh crazily in the face of death and never regret, lament or grieve in the hour of failure. He shall stand alone against the world and embrace the waves of loneliness with acceptance in his heart. ......... Warning: •The mc is a very ruthless and selfish person, definitely not for the weak-hearted. •No romance or harem.

Phoebe Moore was a former sexy model and a streetwalker. She was disowned by her parents, expelled from the university, and criticized and persecuted by society. One night after she offered her services to a customer, she went home. A road the bus usually took was blocked, so she walked in the forest on her way home. The forest was eerie, but she didn't mind the atmosphere as she kept walking. Suddenly, a werewolf attacked her and turned her. When the transformation turned out successfully, the werewolf then informed her that he was an Alpha and she was his mate. The handsome and charismatic Alpha, Ezra Churchill, brought Phoebe to the palace, introduced her to the members, and they both signed a contract with their blood making their bond official. But when the night of their mating ceremony came, Ezra told Phoebe that he was cutting off his bond with her and rescinding the contract. He told her that he has fallen in love with someone else and chose another mate. Phoebe was heartbroken. She left the palace and vowed to take revenge against the Alpha who broke her heart.

Could the desire to die be much stronger than the desire to live? Ariana Jatropesh, 27-year-old, daughter of one of the most successful businessmen and owner of the Gold's Foundation Products is one crazy, high-spirited young lady. With a death sentence placed on her neck, Ariana decides to take drastic decisions and step out of the 'perfect' life she had all her life. Jared Antiano is a 29-year-old, Ph.D. holder, about to take over his father's company and live the life he has always dreamed of. But as fate has it, a series of crazy events bring the two young and rich individuals together at the most crucial moments of their lives. They get entangled, drunk on the streets, even messing up a crazy ex's wedding? You name it, they're going to do it all. But the more they spend time together, the more they realize just how much life is precious, contrary to their plan at first. Could this new spark of love be the thread that ties them to live together? Or could it be that which will make them want to die more than ever before? They were about to fall in Love at the Last Sight. The question is...will they live till then? Find out more on this crazily awesome original tale! ---------- "What are you doing?!!" We are going to die!!" Jared screamed with his eyes widened. Ariana flipped her wild blonde hair and gave him a dazzling wink from behind. "And who said that's not what I want?" She snickered. This was the moment he realized he was with one crazy rich brat. #Cover not originally mine, owner should kindly message me if he or she wants it to be taken down

Orphaned in a world where the people gain classes through the drawing of a lottery, Draig a Vampire born amidst mortals must face the world and struggle with his Vampire heritage along with a odd System that was matched with him. All the while trying to survive against those who persecute his monster Heritage.

In a world dominated by the tyrannical Sentinel Corporation, enhanced individuals and rebels face relentless persecution. Eric Stanton, a reluctant hero armed with a mysterious reactor that grants him extraordinary abilities, joins forces with the Vanguard—a fearless resistance group. As Sentinel accelerates Project Override, a sinister initiative to strip humanity of its enhancements, the stakes have never been higher. With his allies by his side, Eric must navigate daring missions, uncover hidden truths, and confront his own growing power. As the battle escalates, lines blur between heroism and sacrifice, testing the limits of their resolve. Will they dismantle Sentinel’s iron grip, or will the resistance fall before the might of their enemies? An action-packed journey of courage, betrayal, and unbreakable bonds, this tale redefines what it means to fight for freedom.

It's been months-no, it's hard to even keep track of time in this place. The constant drip, drip of water is driving me mad. I try to count the seconds between each drop, but the numbers always escape me, like the last glimmers of a fading dream. I wish I could drown out the sound with my own cries, but what good would that do? Here, even my voice feels like it's locked behind bars. They keep telling me this is what I deserve, that The Slaver's rule is about making us all equal in our suffering. I try not to laugh at their twisted sense of justice. Equality in chains is still just chains. The cold, the damp, the darkness-they've become my world. I keep telling myself that this will end, that one day I'll be free again. Zarin's face is the only thing I can hold onto, the promise of a chance to escape, to reclaim some part of myself. It's what keeps me going, despite the bruises and the hunger gnawing at my insides. I've been working on a plan, chiseling away at my chains and my hope with equal desperation. Every small victory-like sneaking a piece of bread or hiding a scrap of cloth-feels like a victory in a battle I'm too weary to fight. But I won't give up. Not yet. The thought of freedom is too precious to let go. If you're reading this, I am either already dead or the hunting and persecution of Cauldron-Born is finally over. I really hope for the second option. -Hadley

Transported to a medieval world, I become a noble named Field. Soon, I discover a peculiar truth about this realm—women have a chance to awaken as extraordinary "Chosen Ones" with unique abilities and unrivalled beauty. But before Field can celebrate this revelation, he’s sent by his stingy father and alluring stepmother to a desolate, monster-infested wasteland to pioneer new lands! Worse still, the entire empire—no, the entire world—is utterly rotten. Ruthless nobles, cultists worshipping malevolent powers, unfathomable monsters, pervasive conspiracies, and relentless persecution—trouble seems to lurk around every corner. Fine, then! You want to play dirty? Bring it on! Humanity? Who needs it?