Bead

Born as the fourth prince of a decaying empire, Wu An was raised to be brilliant, polite—and irrelevant. Cast aside by his brothers and ignored by his warlord father, he wore his mask well: the quiet scholar, the forgotten son. But when a strange light drags him from his modern world into a twisted imperial court filled with ancient rites and fractured thrones, he awakens in a body shaped for power—and vengeance. To survive the throne room is to master the battlefield. To win the war is to become a monster. When war erupts in the north, Wu An unleashes a brutal campaign of subterfuge and slaughter. But beneath every victory lies something far more terrifying—visions of monks with bone-bead rosaries, scriptures written in blood, and gods that do not belong to this world. At the heart of the empire is a secret buried in ink and ash, and behind every smile in the capital, a knife waits.

Transported to a garbage-filled planet in the interstellar era, Ji You was so poor she was nearly digging the soil to eat, but... the soil was toxic and inedible... With no other choice, she had to lower her standards and pick up trash and sell scrap, such as these beautiful grass seeds that no one wanted. She gathered them and threaded them into beads to sell online. But once she posted them online, someone left a negative review: 'Selling grass seeds? Are you crazy for money?' Days later, this person was pounding the wall in regret: 'I beg you, sell me a grass seed bead, just one! Just one is enough.' Ji You coldly responded: 'Not selling!' And then there's the sparkling stones lying all over the streets that nobody wanted. She picked them up, polished them into bracelets, and sold them online. People lashed out with their words: 'Selling such broken rocks - have you never seen money?' Days later, those same people were crying and wailing: 'I was blind, I was so shortsighted, to overlook such beautiful and pretty stones. I beg you, sell me one.' Ji You spread her hands: 'Gone.'

“I, Lethia Ashcroft, accept your rejection, soon-to-be Clown Alpha of the Rotten Obsidian Pack, as my ungrateful mate. May your divorced life find its hellhole.” ***** Year 2666. Werewolves and their kin have long embraced civilization, seamlessly blending into the high-tech world alongside humans. It is the year Lykon Haven hosts its once-in-seven-year event to select a new leader—one who will govern the shifting dynamics of werewolf packs across the country. It is also the year Lethia Ashcroft faces the ultimate humiliation when her mate, her husband, rejects her because of the infidelity she never committed. It cost her the inheritance she and her late father had worked so hard for. When she tries to flee exile while pregnant, she is caught in an accident—one that leaves her possessed by a seductive spirit fox. The creature needs a vessel to ignite her beads and, in exchange, grants Lethia the power to protect her unborn child. But that untamed spirit entangles her with three dangerously irresistible Lycans from Lykon Haven—men who have severed themselves from the fated mate bond. A stoic, protective doctor. A brooding, dominant businessman. A charming, playful celebrity. All Lethia wants is to reclaim what was rightfully hers and live a peaceful and comfortable life, alone with her baby. And she must get it—no matter what. But the mischievous Moon Goddess seems to take great pleasure in twisting her fate. ***** Strong FL REVERSE HAREM Explicit Mature Content Character-Driven This book has many fresh twists about werewolf lore that you won't find anywhere ;)

A hundred years ago, seven divine pagodas emerged across Asia, reviving the world's long-lost spiritual energy. The Great Revival that followed transformed animals into beasts, forests into forbidden domains, and humanity itself into something new. Yet even nuclear fire could not save mankind from near extinction — only ancient cultivation could. In this new era, strength defines fate. Blood quality is everything. In the Azure Martial Middle School, Bai Xiao — younger brother of a renowned prodigy — steps up for his blood awakening ceremony, only to awaken with a result barely above worthless: a blood quality of 1. Mocked by peers, overshadowed by his sister’s brilliance, and burdened by his family’s fragile status, Bai Xiao’s path seems destined to end before it begins. But when a bolt of lightning strikes him, Bai Xiao discovers a mysterious bead carrying the inheritance of a forgotten, powerful being. Within this ancient artifact lie countless lost techniques and heavenly treasures — the keys to defy fate itself. From the shadows of ridicule to the peak of cultivation, Bai Xiao must walk a road paved with danger, secrets, and betrayal. Will the weight of his legacy crush him? Or will he rise to become a legend that transcends bloodlines?

-- IMPORTANT NOTE!! As of April 2025, the author has given her (yes, she's a woman) life to God. She renounces any expressions documented in this novel. All humans are children of God, and although some may be gifted, it makes them no less or more important than another. Matthew 6:33 (KJV) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Only God knows the future. Read the Bible. Pray. The end of times are here. -- The future of mankind rests in Noe's hands. Having faced brutal bullying throughout his life, Noe is sent to a boarding school where his luck takes a sudden turn for the fantastical. Planet Earth, 2075. Humanity is hanging by a thread after World War Three rendered the globe inhabitable. With the introduction of angels, demons and realms unknown, will Noe play a hand in saving humanity or let the humans that mistreated him burn beneath his flames? To destroy the World or save it? That is the question. Excerpt: Like a demon of destruction, Noe snaps. His vision blurs and dissipates, scattered like glass beads across cement. When he comes to, he is no longer watching the scene but is at its epicenter, soaking in a pool of purple blood, maroon cadavers strewn across the ground. Every centimeter of the hall is covered in gore - except for Mr. Henderson, whose eyes, wide-blown in astonishment... and horror, are captivated by Noe's neck. Looking down at himself, Noe sees thousands of black feathers have sprouted out from his own flesh. They tingle at the root and shudder as he breathes, as if leaves clinging to a tree in winter. Blood coats his every morsel. Springing his now grey fingertips onto his neck, Noe perceives what feels like the head of a purple hyacinth wrapped around it, its ribbon-like strands interlocking and jetting as if growing from his voice box. Touching his face, porcelain-smooth, painted by blood, marble skin appears unbreakable. It was all for first love. —- Discord: SEP1A#9769 Cover Art: raazu692 | Fiverr

Yun Chunuan’s transmigration as a princess for an alliance marriage had started with abuse. However, she stayed calm and said, “I can escape!” Yet, the muscular general caught her back! Yun Chunuan thought he would lock her up and abuse her, but he held her in his arms instead, whispering sweet words to her passionately! It appeared that this muscular general’s hobby was to embrace the soft and tiny princess in his arms! No! She wouldn’t have it! She was a beautiful young woman of the 21st century who never even held a man’s hand before. She couldn’t possibly marry him! He had the physique of a bear, so how could Yun Chunuan’s delicate body endure that when they were to make love? Yun Chunuan planned another escape. But this plan failed as well, and the general took her home once more. After spending so much time together, Yun Chunuan came to realize that she had misunderstood the man. He wasn’t a scary person, but a gentle and meticulous man! After falling for him, Yun Chunuan began doting on her husband! The civilians of Bian Liao Kingdom lacked resources? Fear not! She knew modern science to help them all raise to riches! There was a shortage of food for the army at Bian Liao? Fear not! She had spiritual blood beads that could help develop agriculture! But wait! The prince regent of that huge country suddenly showed up claiming to be her ex-lover! He even wanted her to execute a mission of killing her husband! Yun Chunuan smirked and opened the door to her bedroom, calling out softly, “Honey~”

Ron woke up one day to find himself in the magical world of the Divine Continent. At a time when his family was broken and his life was in danger, the Daily Intelligence System suddenly activated. [Ding! Daily intelligence as follows—] [1. Barto, the farm owner of Hippo Town, is preparing to send someone to force you to sign a slave contract and sell you to the fallen noble Kregi of Kula City.] [2. On the big tree about fifty meters to the west of the small wooden house where you live, there is a bird’s nest containing five eggs.] [3. Recently, huge beast tracks have appeared on the main road outside Hippo Town, causing most people to dare not go out.] [4. When Barto, the farm owner, is inspecting the fields, he will step on the trap you set at the ditch at noon and lose a wallet.] [5. Barto’s eldest son, Nem, will get drunk at the bar tonight and drop a notebook containing the Wild Wolf Breathing Method on his way home.] [6. In the civilian area trading market of Hippo Town, a batch of wild rabbits arrived at the slaughterhouse at noon today, and one of the red-tailed rabbits had an undigested low-grade elemental bead in its stomach.] [7. At the underground auction in Kula City today, a magical item will appear and be passed over because no one recognizes it.] [……] With the daily intelligence, Ron will eventually step by step towards the highest divine throne!

When Alex Chen, an ordinary young man from Earth, is tragically killed in a mysterious accident, he awakens in a world where powerful cultivators shape the heavens and trample the mortal realms as gods incarnate. Reincarnated into the body of the infamous "Useless Third Young Master" of the powerful Gu Family—a boy despised, weak, and humiliated by all—he finds himself forced to survive in a world where weakness is synonymous with death. But fate has bigger plans. After his reincarnation, Gù Tianhao discovers the God-Slaying Demon Bead among the things left behind by his mother, a divine treasure of unknown origin, with the power to shake the Heavens. Hidden within it are thousands of supreme treasures: cultivation manuals, alchemy and refinement arts, battle formations, and the secrets of the 3,000 Great Daos of the universe. However, this power does not come for free—Tianhao must gradually unravel the mysteries of the Bead, proving himself worthy with each challenge and combat. In the early chapters, Gù Tianháo faces scorn from his family, especially his proud brothers and a cold, calculating father. But as he reveals his intelligence, determination, and innate talent for martial arts and cultivation, he begins to change the game. His first goal? To pass the Crimson Cloud Sect’s brutal Outer Disciple Examination—and show the world that the “useless” is now a real threat. With a vast cultivation system divided into 13 Mortal Realms, 12 Immortal Realms, 11 Saint Realms, and 10 Divine Realms—each divided into meticulous stages—Tiānháo will embark on a journey that will take him from the lowest depths to defying the heavens themselves. Prepare for a journey from weak to strong, filled with bloody battles, mystical techniques, ancient secrets, irresistible beauties, deadly rivalries, and breathtaking twists and turns. Gù Tiānháo will not be just another cultivator—he will be the bane of the Gods and the bane of the Demons. 40% History by AI (Manus ia)

Eriol the Wise is revered as the first Archmage Supreme of Nefaria, a position that would become synonymous with magical excellence and leadership. Born over 800 years ago, Eriol was a prodigious talent, demonstrating an uncanny affinity for magic from a young age. Eriol's meteoric rise through the ranks of Nefaria's magical hierarchy was marked by groundbreaking discoveries and innovative spellcraft. His pioneering work in the field of arcane magic laid the foundation for Nefaria's eventual dominance in magical pursuits. As the first Archmage Supreme, Eriol established the Council of Mages, a governing body that would oversee the development and regulation of magic within Nefaria. He also founded the prestigious Wysteria Academy of Magic, which would become a bastion of magical learning and excellence. Near the end of his life, Eriol embarked on a final, ambitious project. Using a mysterious and ancient form of magic, he condensed his vast knowledge and experience into a small, glowing bead. This bead, known as the "Echo of Eriol," contained the distilled essence of his wisdom, waiting to be passed on to a worthy successor. Eriol entrusted the Echo to his most promising apprentice, a young mage named Thalyssra. With his final breath, Eriol instructed Thalyssra to consume the bead, ensuring that his knowledge would live on. Thalyssra, driven by a sense of duty and curiosity, ingested the Echo. As the Echo's energy coursed through Thalyssra's being, she began to undergo a transformation. Her body began to shift and contort, her cells rearranging themselves into a new, symbiotic form. Thalyssra's consciousness expanded, merging with the collective knowledge of Eriol. The result was a sentient, magical symbiote, imbued with the wisdom and experience of the first Archmage Supreme. This symbiote, now a separate entity from Thalyssra, set out to find a suitable host, one who would allow it to fulfill its purpose: to pass on Eriol's knowledge and continue his legacy. Throughout the centuries, the symbiote, known as the "Eriolian Echo," has searched for worthy hosts, bonding with those who demonstrate the potential to wield Eriol's knowledge wisely. Those who host the Echo are granted unparalleled magical insight, allowing them to unlock new heights of power and understanding. The Eriolian Echo remains a mysterious and elusive entity, sought after by many, but found by few. Its existence has become the stuff of legend, inspiring generations of mages to strive for greatness, in the hopes of one day being chosen by the Echo as a worthy host.

A Haunting Tale of Forbidden Desires and Inescapable Consequences** In a nameless, rain-lashed city where poverty clings to its residents like a second skin, an aging couple—**Haris and Amina**—struggle to survive in the shadow of relentless hardship. Their only solace is their devoted son, **Zain**, who works grueling shifts at a glass factory, his hands perpetually scarred by shards and heat. Though well past the age when most men marry, Zain has forgone a family of his own, pouring every ounce of his meager earnings into keeping his parents afloat. Their life is a cycle of evictions and crumbling rented rooms—until they move into *House No. 13*, a deceptively airy dwelling with a past that whispers through its warped floorboards. The Box That Should Have Stayed Buried** While cleaning, Amina discovers a **carved wooden box** hidden beneath a loose floorboard. Its surface is etched with a warning: *"Do not let greed conquer you."* Ignoring her husband’s pleas to leave it untouched, she pries it open to find a **40-bead rosary** and three slips of paper labeled: 1. *Your life’s first wish* 2. *Your life’s second wish* 3. *Your life’s third wish* Instructions scrawled inside the lid read: *"Write your desires. Misuse them, and fate will reclaim its due."* The First Wish: A Glimpse of Hope** Amina’s trembling hand writes: *"Let my son rise from this poverty."* Within days, Zain is promoted to foreman at the factory. The family rejoices—until Amina, emboldened, makes her **second wish**: *"Let my son marry into wealth, and let gold fill our home."* Soon, Zain is wed to the factory owner’s daughter, and coins spill from Amina’s once-empty cupboards. But the house grows colder. Zain’s new wife **flinches at his touch**, as if sensing something wrong. Then, news arrives: **the glass factory has burned to the ground**, and Zain—trapped inside—is reduced to ashes. The Third Wish: A Mother’s Fatal Love** Blinded by grief, Amina scribbles her **final wish**: *"Bring my son back to me."* At midnight, **something knocks**. The door creaks open to reveal Zain—or what’s left of him. His skin peels like melted wax; his eyes are hollow pits. He stumbles forward, whispering, *"You called me back… but the dead belong *there*."* Before Amina can scream, his charred hands close around her throat. Haris, waking to the noise, finds his wife **dead on the threshold**—her face frozen in terror. The box lies open beside her, its rosary beads now **cracked and blackened**. The third slip of paper is gone. In the days that follow, Haris vanishes. Neighbors claim to see **three figures** lingering near House No. 13 at dusk: a weeping old man, a woman clutching her throat, and a shadow with smoldering hands. The box, when found by new tenants, contains **fresh slips of paper**—and the cycle begins anew.

Whispers of the Sacred Grove is a mystical, sensual, and emotionally charged novel that follows Mannn, a grieving wanderer, as he is drawn to a sacred grove in an ancient Indian village, guided by a haunting dream of a divine woman’s voice. Reeling from the death of his first love, Lila, Mannn arrives clutching her locket, his heart torn between memory and a mysterious pull toward the grove’s ethereal beauty. The villagers warn that the grove “claims those who love too deeply,” setting the stage for a journey of spiritual awakening, divine encounters, and profound sacrifice. As Mannn explores the grove, he encounters visions of a radiant woman—both goddess and enigma—whose presence ignites a sacred desire that challenges his loyalty to Lila’s memory. Through dreams of Krishna and Shiva, whispers in Sanskrit, and unstruck temple bells, the grove reveals its power, blurring the lines between reality and divinity. Ancient carvings, lotus petals, and a cursed priestess’s tale unravel a cosmic connection: the divine woman is a bound soul, and Mannn, foretold as her soulmate, holds the key to her liberation. Each chapter deepens Mannn’s struggle with longing, guilt, and unworthiness, as villagers grow wary of his obsession and his past threatens to consume him. The grove tests his heart through rituals, firewalks, and monsoons, culminating in a heartrending choice: to join the divine woman in eternal union or free her at the cost of his dreams. Mannn’s selfless act breaks her curse, revealing her as an incarnation of Lila and a test of his soul’s purity. Though she fades into light, her gift—a vision of Lila—leaves Mannn healed but forever marked. Years later, Mannn tends the grove as a sage, his love story woven into its whispers. After his death, a poet hears the grove’s call, finding Mannn’s rudraksha bead and beginning the cycle anew. Spanning centuries, the novel explores themes of love’s transcendence, the interplay of human and divine, and the eternal dance of loss and redemption, all set against the lush, mystical backdrop of the sacred grove.

During the Guangxu era, antique shop apprentice Chen Xiaoqi discovers a mysterious bronze mirror that reflects his seven reincarnated selves—a Taoist priest, a Buddhist monk, an astrologer—each meeting untimely deaths, all bearing the same lotus birthmark behind their left ears. As the visions intensify, he becomes entangled in a millennia-old conflict between Buddhist and Taoist forces, while the blank seventh incarnation connects to a series of murders in Jiangnan. When a limping Daoist priest reveals the missing liuli bead, Xiaoqi realizes: he is both the trapped player and the key to breaking the cycle.

I was squatting on the steps of the Acropolis, clutching the terracotta goblets I had just bought, and watching this old man with bare feet bickering in the marketplace. The olive crown on his head was tilted to one side, his old robes were stained with mud, but his eyes shone as if they were burning through marble pillars. "Is this young Socrates?" I poked at the golden ball of light floating in the air. "Are you sure he's not a vagabond?" "Target Intelligence Level detected: SSS." The cold voice of the system sounded in the ear, "The host is advised to immediately perform the task of receiving students, remaining time: 2 hours 59 minutes." I touched the linen bag around my waist, which contained the system's "starter pack" - a bag of Skittles, two spring-loaded fist toys, and three glowing glass marbles. According to the instructions, these 21st century gadgets will conquer any ancient sage. "Get out of the way!" A rude roar interrupted my thoughts. Three strong men in purple cloaks pushed through the crowd, the leader with a bronze dagger at his side. Socrates, you are again deluding the citizens with your fallacies! The consul has decreed..." I jumped up and hit my lower back against the pillar and gasped in pain. The system said failure would turn me into a hamster, and I don't want to store food for winter on my fuzzy cheeks. When the strong man's fist was about to touch the tip of Socrates' nose, I swung my spring fist. "Snap!" Bronze wrist guards collide with plastic fists, and springs suddenly stretch like a silver snake around a strong man's wrist. The crowd exclaimed, and even Socrates widened his eyes. I slipped Skittles into his hand. "Taste this, the nectar of the gods from Mount Olympus." The blue-robed philosopher licked the colored candy hesitantly, and his gray beard popped up. "Sweet! And fruity! Young man, are you the atomic messenger of Democritus?" "Detected the target character's favorability +50%," the system's voice suddenly becomes cheerful, "invite the host to philosophical enlightenment." I stared at the ripped socks sticking out of the corner of Socrates' robe, and suddenly remembered what I had read in my high school textbook. In 399 BC, the philosopher would drink poisoned wine for "corrupting the youth." Now, like a child, he was handing out candy to the wildcats by the road, and the purple cloaks were stamping their feet with anger. "Sir," I pulled out the last item, "would you like to play a triage game?" The glowing glass marble rolled in the palm, reflecting a rainbow of light, "Truth is like this bead, every facet is a part of the truth." As soon as Socrates' fingers touched the marble, something strange happened. The pearl burst into the sky, casting holograms - a 3D model of the Academy of Athens 2,000 years later, with scholars in suits shuttling between the marble columns. The old philosopher was so excited that he knocked over the clay pot: "How beautiful! This is the embodiment of dialectics!" "Congratulations to the host for completing the first Act!" The system bursts into an electronic firecracker sound, "Acquire Skills: The Eye of Truth (can see through any sophistry)." Next time: Florence, Spring 1503. I took a last look at Socrates, surrounded by citizens, who was making a boat out of candy wrappers to play with a wild cat. As the golden swirls unfolded beneath my feet, I heard him ask, "What should a disciple call a teacher?" "Victor Fool." I laughed and jumped into the time tunnel, and suddenly the system screamed, "Warning! Skittles wrapper left in B.C. --"

"Speak, where did you learn this skill from." Mira got down straight to business, A'ting was lying there unable to move even a muscle. A'lo quickly destroyed a summoning bead and headed to help A'ting. Despite knowing, she was an opponent they won't be able to defeat. They wouldn't give up nor accept any humiliation inflicted upon them or that'll reflect too poorly to their master was their mindset. Kryll sensing that his disciples were in trouble he quickly rushed out of the inn. When he reached, the two of them were laid there beneath the foot of Mira. All the things he had once thought back in the inn felt like a lie. He was consumed by anger, his two disciples had been beaten to the point of being crippled. A'lo's foundation was destroyed while A'ting was still struggling to breathe. Without uttering a single sentence, Kryll went and attacked Mira unleashing his blade. Mira had already sensed the killing aura and when Kryll had attacked she quickly countered it. But the impact send her flying a few feet away. She was surprised someone younger than her had managed to push her back. While she was in thought, Kryll quickly stuffed in a pill in each of the two and started healing them. "You think I'll watch you heal members of the demon? Not a chance!" Mira snapped and slashed forward. Kryll expecting all of it took hold of the two and teleport away. No matter how angry he was, he won't risk the life of the two as long as they had hopes of surviving. A'ting recovered enough energy to sit up but A'lo had completely been crippled. At this moment, the stage was currently in shambles while soldiers crowded the area. "Search for the three! Kill those who shelter them!" Mira gave out her orders firmly to the surrounding guards which quickly dispersed. "A'ting, take care of your brother and don't worry, I've placed a formation here, so you won't be harmed as long as you're in this house." "Master, disciple will heed your words!" A'ting quickly knelt and watched his master leave the house. Kryll was determined this time, he would definitely teach that girl Mira to know how to appreciate life. He was afraid she might stoop down so low she would fall. He didn't understand why he was concerned for her. Furthermore, he was angered, yes, but he still can't bring himself to even think of killing her which disturbed him deeply. He approached Mira who was still inspecting the stage, she had no clue how he disappeared every time but she knew she had to get to the bottom of it, or she'll never be able to kill the demon. "Are you sure you want to expose your back to an enemy?" Kryll said still a trace of anger in the words he was emitting. Like he said, if he had just attacked as soon as he arrived. He had a high chance of inflicting fatal damage to her. Mira was surprised, she hadn't been paying attention and she also knew she had a chance of dying if he had attacked which made her more vigilant. "Speak, where did you learn this skill from." Mira got down straight to business, A'ting was lying there unable to move even a muscle. A'lo quickly destroyed a summoning bead and headed to help A'ting. Despite knowing, she was an opponent they won't be able to defeat. They wouldn't give up nor accept any humiliation inflicted upon them or that'll reflect too poorly to their master was their mindset. Kryll sensing that his disciples were in trouble he quickly rushed out of the inn. When he reached, the two of them were laid there beneath the foot of Mira. All the things he had once thought back in the inn felt like a lie. He was consumed by anger, his two disciples had been beaten to the point of being crippled. A'lo's foundation was destroyed while A'ting was still struggling to breathe. Without uttering a single sentence, Kryll went and attacked Mira unleashing his blade. Mira had already sensed the killing aura and when Kryll had attacked she quickly countered it. But the impact send

"Speak, where did you learn this skill from." Mira got down straight to business, A'ting was lying there unable to move even a muscle. A'lo quickly destroyed a summoning bead and headed to help A'ting. Despite knowing, she was an opponent they won't be able to defeat. They wouldn't give up nor accept any humiliation inflicted upon them or that'll reflect too poorly to their master was their mindset. Kryll sensing that his disciples were in trouble he quickly rushed out of the inn. When he reached, the two of them were laid there beneath the foot of Mira. All the things he had once thought back in the inn felt like a lie. He was consumed by anger, his two disciples had been beaten to the point of being crippled. A'lo's foundation was destroyed while A'ting was still struggling to breathe. Without uttering a single sentence, Kryll went and attacked Mira unleashing his blade. Mira had already sensed the killing aura and when Kryll had attacked she quickly countered it. But the impact send her flying a few feet away. She was surprised someone younger than her had managed to push her back. While she was in thought, Kryll quickly stuffed in a pill in each of the two and started healing them. "You think I'll watch you heal members of the demon? Not a chance!" Mira snapped and slashed forward. Kryll expecting all of it took hold of the two and teleport away. No matter how angry he was, he won't risk the life of the two as long as they had hopes of surviving. A'ting recovered enough energy to sit up but A'lo had completely been crippled. At this moment, the stage was currently in shambles while soldiers crowded the area. "Search for the three! Kill those who shelter them!" Mira gave out her orders firmly to the surrounding guards which quickly dispersed. "A'ting, take care of your brother and don't worry, I've placed a formation here, so you won't be harmed as long as you're in this house." "Master, disciple will heed your words!" A'ting quickly knelt and watched his master leave the house. Kryll was determined this time, he would definitely teach that girl Mira to know how to appreciate life. He was afraid she might stoop down so low she would fall. He didn't understand why he was concerned for her. Furthermore, he was angered, yes, but he still can't bring himself to even think of killing her which disturbed him deeply. He approached Mira who was still inspecting the stage, she had no clue how he disappeared every time but she knew she had to get to the bottom of it, or she'll never be able to kill the demon. "Are you sure you want to expose your back to an enemy?" Kryll said still a trace of anger in the words he was emitting. Like he said, if he had just attacked as soon as he arrived. He had a high chance of inflicting fatal damage to her. Mira was surprised, she hadn't been paying attention and she also knew she had a chance of dying if he had attacked which made her more vigilant. "Speak, where did you learn this skill from." Mira got down straight to business, A'ting was lying there unable to move even a muscle. A'lo quickly destroyed a summoning bead and headed to help A'ting. Despite knowing, she was an opponent they won't be able to defeat. They wouldn't give up nor accept any humiliation inflicted upon them or that'll reflect too poorly to their master was their mindset. Kryll sensing that his disciples were in trouble he quickly rushed out of the inn. When he reached, the two of them were laid there beneath the foot of Mira. All the things he had once thought back in the inn felt like a lie. He was consumed by anger, his two disciples had been beaten to the point of being crippled. A'lo's foundation was destroyed while A'ting was still struggling to breathe. Without uttering a single sentence, Kryll went and attacked Mira unleashing his blade. Mira had already sensed the killing aura and when Kryll had attacked she quickly countered it. But the impact send

In ancient times, Shenlong candle Yin meteorite world, dragon beads "Ding Hai Zhu" in the world. Ten thousand years later, the demon god appeared, and Chen Xing, a Chinese exorcist with no long skills, set foot on the road to find a companion and fight against a strong enemy under the protection of the martial god Xiang Shu. Still four years away from the battle of Feishui, the northern earth group, demons, people ushered in a life-and-death test. Prosperous Chang 'an, the vast Tonglechuan, the rain south, the mighty Luoyang, the chaos of war, the Southern and Northern Dynasties before the separation of the last epic war is coming. Love across the mountains and oceans, only the immortal light in the heart of man can illuminate the night, but also the world. With unrestrained imagination combined with the historical background of Qin and Jin dynasties, the author portrays a fantastic and magnificent picture.

Li Kong is an ordinary young man in the peaceful Ruman village and by the grace of stars, he happens to encounter a peculiar talking, white bead who told him he has the potential of becoming cultivator. But yet something darker looms in the corner of the village. Livestock disappearing, a suffocating smell deep inside the forest, an unknown fog hovering, and an altar found deep within the forest. Just what was happening inside of the village?

Mani had a lot of secrets. Hiding in his office, he pretended to be someone he was not until his safe space disappeared in a day. Coworkers that he ignored for years pulled him along to participate in saving their world. None of them knew what they were doing, yet they marched forward together. Once out of his shell Mani stepped into the greatest adventure of his life. (Included: mature topics of young adults self discovery, middle age identity crisis, and senior citizen moonshine addiction. Consider yourself warned.) *** Mani swirled pink liquid in his cup "This is called a moonshine right? Moonshine.. it should not make us blind right?" he drank it while still pondering pros and cons of drinking it in their current situation. "Well, did not make me blind," Yax offered his expert opinion "and I've been pilfering it from my dad since like.." he really could not remember, seemed like forever already. He reached to get another bottle and tumbled all the empty ones to the ground. Cid pulled him back by his shoulder "Sit down, I'll do it." he refilled Yax's cup on the right and Mani's cup on the left, then filled his own in the middle. With closed eyes, he enjoyed strawberry aroma wafting up from this holy drink. Mani bravely emptied his cup "Did we really saw it back there" he whispered from left "it was so much bigger than.." he trailed off in search of proper example. "Yep, we saw it" Yax's answer came from the right "it was absolutely huge." Mani leaned over Cindy and looked at Yax seriously "Do you think we will need magic to move it?" He did bring along his beads. Yax also leaned over to give his most serious answer "Naah, it should have an engine somewhere in there to move it. I heard" he looked around carefully and whispered so only Mani could hear "my dad said it's technology so ancient that it was sealed away, to keep it safe. It's better than magic." At the other side of their campfire, Ivory huffed while trying to snatch last bottle of holy moonshine from Jone who gently pushed him back while seriously stating "All technology at certain point starts resembling magic to those who do not understand it." "Hear, hear" Blaze confirmed from his spot on the ground with one hand waving up and showing a peace sign for some reason. Next to him, twins were out and snoring already. Mani pursed his lips and looked up into the sky. He could not see any real moonshine, leaves blocked the sky, but it should still be up there somewhere. He still hoped to get some magic, it would be awesome to get some real superpowers. He hiccuped, while leaning on Cindy next to him. Well, he kinda did have some already, or those do not count? Yax leaned fully on Cid, snuggling. He had to admit some parts were rather mystical. Like this holy potion. Or Mani. Mani was most definitely something magical. But he is not going to say it. And no one can know what he thinks to himself. He grinned, satisfied by himself and his skill to keep secrets. Squished between two drunks, Cid rolled his eyes, there goes Yax, spilling the beans to whoever wants to listen his 'secret thoughts'. Not like anyone was sober enough to pay any attention. "Time to end this party." Cid said while standing up and dragging Yax towards the tent he shared with Ivory. "Tomorrow is another day where we have to rise up and do our best to save the world." Even though he knew that all they were saving is themselves. And their friends. Well, that is his whole world, really. The forest was silent, darkness was endless, beasts were hiding. With closed eyes and half asleep, Blaze was sure that he can hear gods above laughing, louder and louder from that abyss they call home. ...___...

I am an imperial bead, a bead designed only to kill Now what if I am known as a traitor, a traitor to the empire?

A man who don't know what to do with what he thought of as a worthless life, accidentally found a mysterious glowing bead on the basement of his house. He is a lover of any ACG works and novels. seeing that it looks mysterious he swallowed it... ...What do you think happen to him next?

Reverse Harem Fantasy. Witch x Beastmen. --- In a realm where magic and desire collide, Aella—an unsuspecting witch—awakens to a strange world. Surrounded by two ferocious-looking giant beasts, she finds herself in an unexpected predicament. Face with the two giant big eaters' set of sharp canines and teeth, she shuddered with trepidation. Her small figure won’t even fill the gap of their teeth! But what’s this? The first creature, a giant black snake with a hiss that could curdle potions, claims her as its mate. “Female, you should be grateful instead of whining! I made you my wife after I save your life with my precious essence,” it insists. “We’ve already united our bodies. You’re mine!” However, Aella isn’t having it. No, she couldn't possibly just accept this! Who in their right mind would suddenly agree to such set up? Her and a beast? She's not even a Disney princess who got lost in the forest finding her father, she's a witch, okay? “W-What? But why me?!” she protests with tears in her eyes. “If you want a wife, why not find a female snake of your kind? I may be skinny, but I’m most definitely not a snake! I can’t! No. I don’t want it! I..." whittled with anxiety, she blurted out without thinking in fear of his deadly glares. Aella swallowed her indignation and clamped her eyes, trembling. Why is he darting her scary looks as if she was the one who did something bad and scammed him off his virginity? Isn't it the other way around?! "Y-You know, ugh... Mr. Snake. I-I'm not saying this out of spite," oh she totally does! "B-But I can't probably marry a snake. I'm a person, while you're a... unique creature? So... I will only marry a human—one with two feet and two hands. Y-You know?" Cold beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, she could hardly explain it. "O-Oh the... that's right… a handsome man too!” she added on an impulse. The least of her worries was them transforming into humans. I mean how can a beast transform into human, right? RIGHT?! It’s just that, instead of getting angry, the two beasts exchange glances and break into grins. Causing Aella to feel ominous with a pounding heartbeat. Suddenly, the crimson bear leans in. “Is that your only requirement?” he asks confidently. "O-Of course...?“ for a moment she felt something wasn't right but brush it off, "You... you can't negotiate with that. I will only marry a handsome man!" exclaimed the girl full of conviction. "Alright, then. But there’s really no need to compare. Trust me, I’m more handsome than my brother.” "Right. I know it would be impossib—uhh… Huuhhh?!" And so begins Aella's adventure in Asteria—a place where myths and magic intertwine, where strength is wisdom, and muscle is the basis of beauty and honor. Dive into this fantastical world, where desire ignites like a spell waiting to be cast!

Selina gasped for air, her heart racing as her body involuntarily thrashed in her sleep. Her indigo eyes flicked open wide as she choked back a scream. She looked up into Liam's worried face as he wiped away the beads of sweat forming on her brow with a damp cloth. "Lina, this was the longest one yet. Your whimpering and thrashing woke me about 36 minutes ago, and you were already covered in sweat." Liam told her, his voice heavy with concern as he glanced at the clock. Liam ran his hand through his hair. "Please tell me you remember something this time." He asked, almost pleading. Selina shook her head while sitting to look out the window. Over the forest, the orange-pink hue of the sunrise was starting to appear. Selina breathed deeply as she tried to recall something, anything other than the emotions she experienced during her dreams, but as usual, she was unable to. Some dreams were comforting and made her feel warm. Those dreams involved a blonde-haired man with green eyes. The other dreams, much like the current dream, left her full of despair and fear or left her feeling just plain empty. Usually all she could recall of those dreams was fire or blood. Liam stood up, muscles tense as he raised his arms and ran both hands through his thick black hair again, grabbing a fistful which he let fall back as he spoke, "Maybe she was wrong. Or maybe the prophecies were wrong. Maybe we really are Moonglow and not Lunaria. I don't know." Liam sighed deeply, sitting on the edge of his bed and turned to face her again before continuing, "Lina, your dreams are getting worse, and time is running out. You haven't dreamed of him in months. We don't know anything, not really. We just have mom's fairy tales. It's been ten years, maybe our memories are wrong. I... I just wish we had some guidance, something firm." An image of an attractive man with a square jawline, full red lips, deep green eyes and chin-length shaggy blond hair flashed through Selina's mind. She inhaled deeply before speaking, "He's Valentino. We need to get to Red Lake Pack." ********************************************************************* The Lunaria bloodline has been hunted for generations forcing them to live as lone wolves to conceal their identities and ensure the chance to fulfill the prophecy. According to Selina’s mother, Selina Moonglow is the prophesied one. With the disappearance of her mother when she was young, Selina only knows four things: Her dreams will guide her Never reveal their true last name Follow her instincts Her wolf will stay bound until she accepts her mate. ****************************************************************** Selina stood before him, her fated mate. She had dreamt of his scent and his eyes for months now. A warmth crept over her as the flutter deep within her belly increased, almost to the point of breathlessness. He was seated at his desk, studying something with his shaggy blonde hair covering has face as he looked down. Why isn’t he looking up? The mate bond should be forcing his eyes to me... Selina thought. Confused she called his name, “Valentino..” Before she could finish, his cold, hard voice interrupted her, “It’s Alpha Valentino. Get out. I’m busy. Make an appointment.”

After the event humans had termed as the new beginning, people had received strange magical powers and beasts mutated, and the world changed in incomprehensible ways as the planet became bigger and monsters ran amok. Gideon is seen as a disappointment as he has a very weak poison affinity and is often mocked and bullied by his peers and was almost disowned by his parents on multiple occasions. But things change when he is about to die but then a strange green bead falls from a spatial crack and lands on his head granting his the poison system. The world will shake under his feet and the gods will tremble at his name. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cover art is not mine

"Asher, no." She said weakly. She sounded needy and pathetic according to her but that would have to for the moment. "I can hear the need in your voice, you little liar." He whispered as he came even closer so that his breath was tickling her neck while he spoke in her ear. She herself could feel the need as it made a bead or two of sweat to form on her brow. She was excited about it much more than she could ever tell anyone. She however knew better than to do it on the day her sister was meant to get engaged. "At least not today." She whispered back with her eyes shut trying to calm her racing heart down enough to reason with him. "So you saying if it wasn't today and we were in the same position you wouldn't hesitate?" He asked so close to her ear that she shivered in delight and a small giggle left her mouth at the same time as it was her tickle spot making him chuckle at the feeling.

Huo Siyuan is the world's richest man, and the Huo family is the most prestigious of all elite families, possessing wealth that rivals nations. After inheriting the Huo family, Huo Siyuan elevated their already immense fortune to become the world's richest. With a mere shake of his leg, the entire world trembles. Huo Siyuan is a ruthless business tycoon with influence across various industries, and it's no secret that his hands are stained with blood. Because of this, he wears Buddhist prayer beads and is known as "Second Master." Moreover, he is indifferent to women and maintains a cold demeanor—anyone who dares to approach him doesn't live to see the next day. Xia Wan, on the other hand, is an ordinary girl—so ordinary that she couldn't be more so. She is simple, intelligent, and beautiful. By a twist of fate, Xia Wan and Huo Siming end up having a one-night stand at a hotel. At dawn, Xia Wan leaves without a trace, but Huo Siming is desperate to find her. Through another unexpected turn of events, Xia Wan is forced into a flash marriage with Huo Siyuan. Before meeting: Huo Siyuan: "I will never marry her. I'll make her regret ever provoking me." After meeting: Huo Siming: "It's you. That's great." Huo Siming: "I will never get a divorce." Huo Siming: "Having a baby is too exhausting. Let's not have one!" From then on, Huo Siming begins spoiling his wife without limits. He insists on holding his little wife while sleeping, eating, working, and even during meetings. He wants to cling to her 24/7.

Trying to earn a living everyday kept Hyun-Soo busy. However, one day when he was doing a side job of threading beads, he realized something. -Ding! [Bead threading skill has been created] The truth was that he was the Skill Maker.]

[Warning:Mature Content] Slow Burn Romance! Romance starts at chapter 80 "You are the key, Aida. Only you have the power to save us." Aida woke up, her forehead heavily beaded with perspiration. She kept having recurring dreams of a woman telling her those words. She began her search to find this mysterious woman and also figure out the meaning behind those dreams. Soon enough, Aida begins to learn things that have been kept from her. When her true identity is revealed, she learns that her life is in danger, and she is the only one who can save the world from impending doom. The hot-blooded vampire prince Kieran who is disguised as a human catches Aida's attention. A vampire who had one wish: to eradicate witches from the face of the earth. He had been fooled into believing they were responsible for his parent's death. Mysteries are solved and secrets that have been hidden for years finally come to light. Will the lovers stand the test of time or will fate prevail this time, tearing them apart? The book cover doesn't belong to me

Anger, pure anger and fear sipped through her veins threatening to burst out. She struggled vehemently to release her hand, but that only made him tighten his hand around her twisted arm. She cried out of pain but that only seemed to impress more. He smirked and said, “Mm, so fiesty?” He smirked, glaring at her and pushing her against the wall. “You are evil Abdullah!” She almost shouted. Beads of sweat formed on her silk skin. Why was he making her life a living hell in her matrimonial home? She was supposed to live a happy life with her so-called husband, but instead, he is bullying her. “Just tell me, why?” She gazed at him confused wondering what he meant by that. “Why what?” She cried “Heh” he chuckled, “don’t play dumb with me Kulthum. Just tell me why you chose him over me? What am I lacking? Huh? Tell me!” He shouted pushing her more against the wall. “Because you are evil! I never loved you in the first place, you are nothing worth loving” she spat as tears flowed down her beautiful face. As soon as he heard that, his face stoned up while his jaw clenched and his eyes became bloodshot. Such a sight she had never seen since she was married to him. “If I can hate you, why can’t you, Abdullah?! I am so tired of his relationship, I can’t do it anymore just let me go” With a dejected heart, he released her hand and whispered dangerously close to her ear, “If I can’t have you, then no one will” He stumped off angrily while she slumped to the ground releasing a heavy sigh as tears rolled down her cheek. Since the day she got married to him, there has never been a day where she laughed for at least two minutes. All she knew at that very moment was that she was doomed!

Growing up in the shadow of hardship, Eshan never imagined his life would amount to anything extraordinary. Struggling to find his place in a world that seemed to offer him little, he thought he had finally found a sense of belonging in the bustling corporate grind of the city. But destiny had other plans. One fateful night, a celebration spirals into an unexplainable phenomenon, and Eshan awakens in a place beyond imagination—a mysterious island where reality itself feels twisted. With no explanation and no way back, he discovers five enigmatic "newborns" that will change his life forever. As he unravels the island's secrets, Eshan realizes he has been thrust into a conflict far larger than himself, one that spans worlds, timelines, and unimaginable powers. Survival is only the beginning, and each step forward leads him closer to a truth that could reshape everything he thought he knew. But the gifts he has been granted come with a price, one that could tear him apart—mind, body, and soul. How far will Eshan go to claim his destiny? And what will it cost him? In a world where the past and future collide, and power is both a blessing and a curse, Eshan’s journey will decide the fate of not just one life but countless others. A tale of mystery, survival, and impossible choices begins...

In a world where fate is dictated by the heavens and freedom is but an illusion, Yuan Hao is a mortal born into despair, carrying a legacy veiled in blood and mystery. Adopted by a kind but broken man and tasked with protecting his sister, he endures a life of hardship—until the heavens rip it all away. When tragedy strikes, rage awakens a dormant power within him. A mysterious black bead, older than the heavens themselves, chooses him as its master. Now hunted by kings and gods alike, Yuan Hao begins his journey—a path drenched in blood and rebellion, where the very heavens tremble at his name. But can a mortal defy destiny and shatter the heavens’ grip, or will he become a pawn in an even greater game?