Faint Smile Meaning

Ilse thought her breakup with Ana was final—a clean, mutual parting. But Ana couldn't let go. For three days, Ana's obsessive texts, voicemails, and relentless stalking pushed Ilse to the edge. Blocking her didn't work; ignoring her didn't help. One dull, lonely night, Ilse tries to drown her stress with cheap beer, a vibrator, and an old dungeon-crawling RPG. Halfway through, her phone buzzes: an anonymous call. Ana. The sound of her voice sends Ilse into a panic. She screams, tells her to stay away, slams the phone down—but minutes later, there's a knock at the door. Ana is there, eyes wide and manic, clutching a knife and an ancient, bloodstained book. Ana chants something in a language that doesn't belong in this world. The blade plunges into Ilse's body, followed by a desperate, cuddle. As Ilse's vision fades, After being given a choice by an entity. Ilse wakes up somewhere else. A glitchy, corrupted world stretches before her, where reality bends like an old game on the verge of crashing. Naked, vulnerable, and utterly classless, Ilse stumbles through a bizarre urban sprawl, barely surviving. Living off mana pockets. A battle priestess, share's her energy with her. Giving her a choice, to play this world like a game or to succumb to the cycle. In this world, mana is life. And the most potent way to leech it? Through acts of intimacy. Ilse is thrust into a twisted realm where sex isn't just survival—it's power. However corruption threatens to change it all for the worse. **** UPDATES MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS

Kael, a former professional player of "Netherworld's Gate" club, crossed into the game before it launched and became a Mixed-Blood Succubus. However, Kael always felt there was something not quite right about the way he raised the Fourth Calamity(player) as leeks for harvesting. Other NPCs' methods of reaping players' leeks: Unfathomable strength, top-tier plot backgrounds, hidden stories, and various skill teaching methods. His own method of reaping players' leeks: An innocent yet desirable face, a small pink tail, eyes emitting hearts, skills with off-the-charts glamor… along with a turn-back-and-smile from the game's promotional video. Wait a second, did I get something wrong with my great adventure in the game world? This book is also known as: "Succubus Reincarnation: Show Your True Skills in The Game World", "The Common Succubus's Cultivation Method", "My Succubus Growth Monogatari is Surely Problematic"!!! Keywords: 【Fourth Calamity】【Kindombuilding】【Lord】【Dungeon】【Player】

I thought being laid off from my job was the greatest of my worries but I just had to wake up in a ship's cockpit after my space game crashed. Now I have no map, no friends and no money. But that's ok, I've started from the bottom before! With my starter ship I will scour through space as a Mercenary and maybe even start up a Mercenary Company while I'm at it! This ain't my first rodeo in space after all! Except... Apparently my crew members are weird? The guy who bumped into me yesterday was found sliced up and floating outside the space station. The girl who tried to honeytrap me was reported missing with only a finger found in an alley. And then that merchant who scammed me had his entire ship blasted into bits by unknown vessels the very next day. Some people say my crewmates were behind it but they must be mistaken, right? I only know one thing for sure... In space, no one can hear you scream... *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. Also, gene splicing and cybernetics exist in this story. What does that mean? MC is a futa for one and there's going to be other futas showing up as well. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

In the most cliched fashion, a giant truck-kun smashed into my World, killing everyone with it. And in the next most cliched event, I was given a second chance in life by the gods to live another life in a world of swords, magic and dragons! It’s literally a dream come true! Be a hero? Who has the time?! Conquer the world? Like hell I’ll do something so troublesome! Diving into dungeons, exploring ancient ruins and meeting all the weirdos of the world? Sign me right up!! I’m only interested in travelling the world to find the most interesting materials I can use to write the best story I can! I’ll show you my creativity and dazzle this new world with the stories I’ll write! I’ll fight with dragons, swim with krakens, wrestle giants, eat all the cakes and bed the beauties! Time to live this life however I want! Eh? A psycho is running around the world saying that they are the hero who will slay the demon lord? Why is there such a crazy person? There’s someone out there threatening the world with nukes? How did they even find out how to make those? Some crazy hobo is going into other people’s houses to smash pots to look for money? That guy really must be crazy. What Do You Mean There Are Other Transmigrators In My Harem Fantasy? ----- [Character Creation:] [Gender:] [Male] [Female] >[Futa] *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

After a night among the elite, she found herself in a novel, transformed into the vicious female antagonist. He was the villainous BOSS within the book, immensely powerful, cruel, and bloodthirsty, yet he doted on the heroine with unwavering affection. However... get lost, she was just a side character, could you please spare her! [The main story has concluded, please read with ease.]

Wenyan leyó un libro en el que un personaje secundario que compartía su nombre era una falsa heredera. Después de que la verdadera heredera asumiera su posición, la impostora intentó asegurar su lugar en la familia adinerada drogando al hijo mayor y haciendo un hecho consumado de un arroz cocido, solo para ser desenmascarada por la Familia Shen y terminar suicidándose en la desesperación. Wenyan estaba furiosa de ver tal final. ¿Cómo no se podría sobrevivir sin el respaldo de una familia adinerada? ¿Acaso la familia no le había proporcionado una casa de lujo y un sinfín de artículos de lujo? Solo vender esos le reportaría decenas de millones. ¡Ella era simplemente un caso perdido! Si ella fuera la Wenyan del libro, habría renunciado a su posición y simplemente habría vivido relajada como un pez salado! Pero cuando despertó de su sueño, realmente transmigró al libro. Fiel a su palabra, dejó de conspirar. De la noche a la mañana empacó sus maletas, vendió su casa, coche y bolsos, y buscó un trabajo. Toda la Familia Shen notó el cambio en Wenyan, su hija adoptada. No solo se había mudado obedientemente, sino que también nunca causó problemas de nuevo. Aún más extraño fue que ahora podían ver sus pensamientos más íntimos. «Papá, Mamá, nunca quise usurpar su nido, pero los resultados de la prueba de ADN de la verdadera hija tienen problemas. De hecho, ella es incluso más falsa que yo, la supuesta heredera.», pensó. Padres de la Familia Shen: ...... Entonces, la 'hija' perdida y encontrada fue expuesta como una impostora y llevada por la policía para ser interrogada. «Hermano mayor, ese compañero de colegio tuyo no es bueno, es un espía corporativo, el hijo ilegítimo de los archienemigos de la Familia Shen.», pensó. El hijo mayor de la Familia Shen: ...... Después, el compañero fue sorprendido robando documentos confidenciales y también fue llevado por la policía para ser interrogado. «Segundo hermano, eres una persona tan pura y noble, no debes estar con la hija de la Familia Qin, ella solo te está usando, su corazón en realidad está puesto en alguien más.», pensó. El segundo hijo de la Familia Shen: ...... Gracias, lo investigaré. «Y tercer hermano, cuarto hermano......», pensó. Al final, nadie podría haber predicho que la hija adoptada menos distinguida de la Familia Shen se convertiría en la mimada nuera.

—¡Ven aquí, pequeño! —¡De ninguna manera! ¿Qué hacer cuando la esposa está enojada? ¡El gran CEO es asquerosamente rico, colmándola de extravagantes demostraciones de amor todos los días! Hoy un coche de lujo, mañana una mansión, pasado un jet privado... En una entrevista con los medios: —¿Cuál ha sido el regalo más caro que le has dado a tu esposa? —¡Hasta ahora, nuestro hijo! —Tratas tan bien a tu esposa, ¡seguramente debe amarte! El CEO se ríe con confianza, —¡Sin duda alguna! Al llegar a casa, su delicada esposa le lanza un contrato de divorcio, —¡Dongfang Yu, firma esto! —¡Hai Xiaotang, todo en lo que piensas es en el divorcio. No creas que no puedo lidiar contigo! El CEO, lleno de furia, hace crujir sus nudillos, —Una tabla de lavar, un ábaco, un teclado, un durian... ¡elige uno! —¡Durian! ¡El CEO termina arrodillándose sobre el durian con un golpe!

Wenyan membaca sebuah buku di mana karakter pelengkap yang membagi namanya adalah seorang pewaris palsu. Setelah pewaris sebenarnya menempati posisinya, sang penipu mencoba mengamankan posisinya di keluarga kaya dengan mendoping putra tertua dan membuat urusan selesai dengan nasi sudah menjadi bubur, hanya untuk diungkap oleh Keluarga Shen dan akhirnya melakukan bunuh diri dalam keputusasaan. Wenyan marah melihat akhir cerita seperti itu. Bagaimana mungkin seseorang tidak bisa bertahan hidup tanpa dukungan keluarga kaya? Bukankah keluarga telah menyediakan rumah mewah dan banyak barang mewah? Menjual semua itu saja bisa mendapatkan puluhan juta. Dia hanya kasus yang tidak berharap! Jika dia adalah Wenyan dalam buku itu, dia akan menyerahkan posisinya dan menjalani hidup santai seperti ikan asin! Namun, ketika dia bangun dari tidurnya, dia benar-benar terpindah ke dalam buku itu. Sesuai dengan ucapannya, dia berhenti merencanakan. Semalaman dia mengemas barangnya, menjual rumah, mobil, dan tas, dan mencari pekerjaan. - Seluruh Keluarga Shen menyadari perubahan pada Wenyan, putri angkat mereka. Tidak hanya dia pindah dengan patuh, tetapi dia juga tidak pernah membuat masalah lagi. Lebih anehnya lagi adalah bahwa sekarang mereka bisa melihat pikiran terdalamnya! 【Ayah, Ibu, saya tidak pernah ingin merebut sarang kalian, tetapi hasil tes DNA putri sebenarnya memiliki masalah. Bahkan, dia lebih palsu daripada saya, si pewaris palsu.】 Orang tua Keluarga Shen: ...... Kemudian 'putri' yang telah lama hilang dan baru ditemukan terungkap sebagai penipu dan dibawa oleh polisi untuk diinterogasi. 【Kakak, teman sekolahmu itu tidak baik, dia adalah mata-mata perusahaan, anak haram dari musuh besar Keluarga Shen.】 Putra tertua Keluarga Shen: ...... Setelah itu, teman sekolahnya tertangkap mencuri dokumen rahasia dan juga dibawa oleh polisi untuk diinterogasi. 【Adik kedua, kamu adalah orang yang murni dan mulia, kamu seharusnya tidak bersama dengan putri Keluarga Qin, dia hanya menggunakanmu, hatinya sebenarnya tertuju pada orang lain.】 Putra kedua Keluarga Shen: ...... Terima kasih, aku akan menyelidikinya. 【Dan adik ketiga, adik keempat......】 Pada akhirnya, tidak ada yang bisa memprediksi bahwa putri angkat paling tidak menonjol dari Keluarga Shen akan menjadi menantu perempuan yang dimanja.

【Extra Chapter】She was the most unfortunate time-traveling woman in the world! Not only was she forced to marry a ghost after crossing over, but what was even worse was that the ghost had special hobbies! She could endure all that. But why weren't she allowed to mingle with handsome men, and why did she have to remain fiercely loyal and pure for a ghost? Humph, it's just a ghost, do you think I'd be scared of you? Just wait till I master my peerless martial arts, I'll send you flying with a slap, then we'll see who's arrogant!

A single contract, and she fell into an abyss of no return, "Enough, when will you let me go?" The man laughed wickedly, "Let you go? Not for at least another hundred years!" Think you can escape? To the ends of the earth, he would never let go. "Woman, I am the child's father!" My God, was this world's tragedy about to repeat itself? 【Please bookmark, thank you】

Jesiah is the type of guy that knows how deep love can truly get and is scratching for such relationship. Only problem is... He hasn't really ever truly ever had a girlfriend until now but this time its different. He finally finds someone he thinks is the perfect one. But I guess in the end... he might not be ready.

"In this life, I will find the meaning of my existence!" - Dawn Dawn was bedridden since young, unable to move his body. Because of his disability, everyone treated him with disdain. However, he wasn't much affected, but when his parents also forgot about him, he was filled with anger. He wanted to question God about why he was given such a miserable fate. Finally, his life came to an abrupt end. Strangely, however, that wasn't the end for him—he awakened in a strange new world that might allow him to find the answers that he desperately sought. To his surprise, the new world was no different than the old. On the very first day, he was sent to a strange dimension known as the Eternal battlefield. But thankfully, he was fortunate enough to awaken the 'Superhero Class.' This class changed everything. With the help of these skills, he grew stronger at an insane speed and became powerful enough to find god and ask them the reason for his existence. Why does he exist? Why does this world exist? Why did he live such a miserable life? Nothing could stop him from finding the answers to these questions—no young master, no super villainess, not even reality itself. .... discords -https://discord.gg/egZYREvZbD

When a mountain comes to life, awakening its consciousness, it takes on another form—a Mountain Spirit. And that’s me reborn with extraordinary Divine powers. Want to know what these divine powers are? Well, one of them allows me to accelerate herb growth—up to one hundred times faster! Impressive, right? But wait, there’s more! I also possess a ‘golden finger’—which is ‘Space-Time’ system that lets me fish for lost techniques, weapons, pill formulas, and other treasures from the rivers of time and space. With these at my disposal, I’m sure to become stronger, at least stronger than the beautiful sect master who claims my mountain as her personal retreat and constantly drag me into her matters. It’s not an easy life, but no need to worry! I’m not just any spirit—I’m a human spirit born from a mountain, which means I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation. To top it off, my system was generous enough to grant me a divine cultivation technique right from the start. There’s just one tiny problem: it’s a dual cultivation technique, and I need a partner to cultivate it. So, I had no choice but to convince the sect master’s stunning disciple to help me out. I mean, it’s not like I’m after her gorgeous long legs, her curvaceous thighs, or her… well, you get the point. I’m just a humble cultivator trying to grow stronger by any means necessary. If only she’d run into some trouble, so I could swoop in and save the day. That would make things a lot easier for me… but alas, life is never that simple. Still, I’ll find a way. With my Space-Time system, my mountain’s power, and a little charm, I’ll outgrow this mountain and surpass everyone—even the sect master. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll enjoy the beauties along the way. *** No NTR, No Yuri, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX

Every decade, each god of Grimhild bestows a gift to an innocent soul. This soul becomes their champion and will represent them in the Omniarch Tournament.

As 21 years old Noah wakes up after his attempted suicide, he find out that he has transmigrated into the body of 14 years old Vasilisa, a young noble afflicted with the [Muddy Tongue] status effect preventing them from talking properly and thus using magic. Because of the many misconceptions linked to that status, he is now even more scorned and hated than he was in his previous life. Additionally, he is now in a girl's body—something he finds harder to adapts to than he would have thought at first. Thankfully, he soon find himself the ability to see "the blue", an ability allowing him to pull off critical hits at will. Will this ability allow him to make his way into this strange new world and prevent the ashes of war with demons to reinites themselves? Only the future can tell. ––– W.N : Only the future, huh ? XD Well, I am the author, the one who wrote this thing and this really formulaïc synopsis. The story, I hope, is anything but that, but you will be the judge there. Also, if subjects like suicide and depression makes you feel uncomfortable, maybe you shouldn't read this. The protagonist is not written to be the most positive person in the world and thr world is equally bleak. Expect a lot of violence as I think it somewhat make sense in a world obeying those rules. Also again, I will use game's terminologies without necessarily explaining them in details. Most explanations will be there to highlight how this universe's game mechanics differ from the usual ones. Will the hero/heroine, be OP ? Dunno. I would rather not and their ability isn't so rare to be fair. I have no idea if the main character should be considered a male or a female which is perfect. That's why it a male-lead book with the yuri (girl's love) tag. Now then, I only intended this to be a warning but I ended up rambling. Thank you for reading up until this point and I hope you will enjoy the book. X-)

The tale of a grim reaper who hates humans and a human who fell in love with him. From a really young age, Asahi Sato had always been beside Akira's side. They grew up together and faced all hardships together. Akira thought their friendship would last a lifetime but he didn't expect his life to be cut so short by that very friend. Logically speaking, their friendship did last a lifetime but only for Akira. As if having a secret affair with Akira's fiance wasn't enough, Sato also went ahead and killed Akira in order to steal the company. For the first and the last time in his life, Akira felt what it was like to be betrayed by the one you trust the most and the feeling was certainly not that amusing. Even after death, when the Grim Reaper who was in charge of him gave him a wish, Akira didn't hesitate to waste that wish on Sato. "Help me solve my murder." "I want to understand where everything went wrong.” "I want to know why Sato suddenly turned on me and I want to know why my fiance joined him.” Unfortunately, for the poor fellow, the grim reaper in charge of him was not a man who liked to be troubled and it seemed that nobody had ever taught him how to smile. "Tch- So much extra work! Can't you just pass away in peace?" "..." Read on more to know how Akira uncovered the mysterious circumstances behind his death and begged God to change his beloved Grim reaper's fate. __________________________________________ I hope you enjoy!~ __________________________________________ BL||Romance||Grimreaper||Revenge||Fashion||CEO||Secondchance||Fantasy||Fluff||Mystery|| Art by: Cherlyswan.

Kiara Baxter does not believe in magic and is skeptical of anything that she cannot see with her own two eyes. Her life is hard as she lives with her unhappy parents and she dreams of getting as far away as possible from them and her town. One day, she finds herself transported to a new world that is full of everything that she does not believe in! Kiara finds herself employed at an inn in a small village where she serves common folk, adventurers, travelers, and various eccentric characters with each of their own stories to tell. Kiara befriends several of the inn’s patrons and unexpectedly falls in love for the first time. She will come to understand that there is magic even in the very simplest of things. This book is going to be a cozy slice-of-life that will also have queer romantic relationships.

(Warning 18+) Zuri is forced to obey the wishes of her father, who wants her to marry Liam Hayes, a wealthy man she has never met. Rumor has it that Liam is an ugly, scarred old man who abuses the women around him. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Zuri had a drunken accident. When she woke up, she could suddenly hear other people's thoughts! She could hear what the nurses caring for her were thinking, even if they didn't say it. This strange incident added to Zuri's burden. Despite the accident, her father's decision has not changed. Zuri must still marry Liam, an old and fat man she has never met. What will happen to Zuri? Will she find happiness in this forced marriage? Or will she be trapped in a never-ending nightmare?

People, you know, never truly realize how unpredictable life can be. A person’s fate, of course, depends on their own efforts, but you can’t ignore the course of history. Smith had no clue—how could an engineer like him end up transmigrating into Wilhelm II? Wait, no, *Smiling Willi*? But since he’s here, wouldn’t it be a shame not to stir up some chaos? And so, the butterfly flapped its wings, a storm began to brew, and Smith smirked with that signature "Smiling Willi" grin. Fate is unpredictable: Close by in the West, the once-mighty British Empire is stumbling left and right. Across the ocean in the Americas, the newly risen powerhouse finds itself splitting apart. Meanwhile, far off in the East, the once-slumbering dragon suddenly opens its eyes wide— What happens next? Stay tuned to find out in this story!

The world was separated for a milennia and each section of the world grew in culture and understanding. When those separations diminished, the world had to learn to work as one and have thus far failed. Now it is up to the 6 heir of the world to band together to stop the threat that comes for them; if they are unable to work as one then there will not be a world left to rule. Based on a DND campaign with characters being based on my friends PC's, follow along each week as the story unfolds and see if Hize will prosper, or fall to ruin under their rule. I will be posting this story on Royal Road!

Evangeline, The Angle Who was about to enter the Gate of Connection between heaven and hell but before she could do so, she saw a couple of Warrior Angels flying towards her and can reach her in just a monent and seeing them flying, Evangeline too felt an urge to fly and just then beautiful white wings came out of her spine and she reached the Gate of Connection by flying but not before getting hit by an arrow on her right leg below her ass although she had seen who it was that harmed her but she had already entered the gate of connection. "AND THE SWEET LITTLE ANGLE COULDN'T KEEP HER EYES OFF THE DEVIL"

Dive into a hilariously quirky comedy novel of online trends, gaming antics, and social media chaos! Lillian dreams of achieving eBunnee fame—the ultimate goal on the hottest social media app. But her life takes a bizarre turn when a stroll through the enchanting Heart-Ling Forest leads her to an unexpected encounter with a dramatic, over-the-top ghost. At Estresey Academy, success isn't about grades—it's about gaining followers. Students and even non-humans obsess over their eBunnee stats because, in this world, follower counts aren't just a status symbol—they’re a lifeline. Join Lillian as she navigates a world where fame is fleeting, friendships are tested, and the line between reality and the virtual realm blurs in unexpected ways.

Knights to the King who saved them. To the beginning to the end.

Dios ha muerto o solo nos abandono.

Yuto is a boy who was suddenly pulled away from his old life and didn't think twice about going back. He does succeed after 5 years but an unfortunate discovery forces him to stay and do the bidding of a god in a war , and that is to guide the story of the world to it's true ending!

"Leo's innocence was shattered the day he witnessed a horror he could never forget which he wished so badly his innocent eyes didn’t witness . His elder brother, once a guiding light, plunged a knife into their father's chest, and walked away with a chilling smile. Leo, still a child, was frozen in terror, his playful nature replaced with a haunting dread. He hid in the shadows, his camera still rolling, capturing the sinister act. As the brother vanished, Leo crept out from under the table, his legs trembling like leaves. He approached his father, whose eyes pleaded for silence. "Dad, what happened? Should I call for help? You're bleeding...you look so sick." His father's voice was barely audible, but the urgency was clear. "Leo, listen carefully. The safe...it's yours now. Only your fingerprint can open it. Never let anyone near it. The truth you seek, it's all inside. When your grandfather comes, go with him, take the safe, and leave with him. Protect it with your life." With those final words, his father's eyes glazed over, and he slumped back in his chair, leaving Leo alone with the weight of a dark secret." a slow peace novel love burning within umm hope you would love it coz am inlove with it already love you future readers

The story is set in the year 2100, a time when technology has advanced significantly. At its core is a serial killer known as "Smile." However, as the story unfolds, the characters discover that there is much more behind his gruesome acts than it first appears.

Elysia, now living a new life, appears to be moving forward, yet the shadow of her past trauma continues to silently haunt her. Though she outwardly presents a sense of normalcy, the emotional scars remain, lurking just beneath the surface. Her struggle is one of silent endurance—she is constantly reminded of the trauma she carries, whether through memories, flashbacks, or subtle triggers in her new life. The question looms: will she ever be free from her past, or will it always find a way to resurface, testing her strength and resolve? As the story progresses, it becomes clear that healing is not linear, and her journey to truly overcome the past may require not only her own inner strength but also the help and love of those who stand by her, especially the "male protagonist" who may be the key to unlocking her peace.

In the late 19th century, Ethan Rivera, a Cambridge University scholar, embarks on an expedition inspired by his late father's cryptic journals, which hint at the existence of powerful lost artifacts. After being betrayed by his friends, Ethan flees with an enigmatic relic, only to get caught up in a terrible catastrophe that traps him in a strange new world. In this untamed land of magic and monstrous creatures, Ethan must navigate treacherous alliances and face relentless threats. Using his intellect and strategic prowess, he becomes a pivotal figure—not as a prophesied savior, but as a revolutionary leader who champions equality in a fractured world. Revered across the continent as a master tactician, Ethan shapes a bold new order where survival depends on unity and ingenuity or find ways to return home? Greetings, everyone! I hope you're enjoying the novels, and I would appreciate any suggestions that could enhance the story's development. After all, many minds are indeed better than one, right? Please remember to support the continuation of this novel. While financial contributions are appreciated, sharing is just as valuable. Moreover, English is not my first language, so please feel free to leave your comments below!

Since ancient times, beings known as curses have haunted humanity, feeding off negative energy. Initially considered lost spirits, they transformed into nightmarish monsters as they consumed more negative energy, terrorizing humanity, destroying villages, and casting the world into darkness. From within that darkness, shamans emerged—enlightened individuals who, through the power of talismans, could fend off these curses and seal them away in a separate realm known as the Polluted Land. Fast forward to the 21st century: Our main character, Renzaki, drives his McLaren 720S through the late-night streets of Tokyo. He arrives at the Kiryūjin Clan estate and bows before an elder who appears to be chanting an ancient prayer..... what will happen? how will this story progress?