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"The world’s not fair, but fairness doesn’t pay the bills. You don’t wait for a handout — you build your own damn ladder, one step at a time." Ethan Grey’s life was built on ambition, hard work, and hope — until a single accusation destroyed it all. Framed by his ruthless boss, Ethan loses his job, his reputation, and is left drowning in half a million dollars of debt. Cast aside by a society that thrives on crushing the weak, he’s at rock bottom with no way out. But in his darkest moment, something extraordinary happens. A mysterious system awakens, offering Ethan a second chance — but with rules. [Congratulations, You have awakened the Harem Investment System] It can’t make him rich overnight, and it won’t give him shortcuts. Instead, it points him toward physical investments: crumbling properties, broken-down machines, and forgotten treasures. Each one is a gamble, but with every success, the system rewards him with newfound skills and opportunities.

In a pitch-black forest, park ranger Howard navigates through looming oaks, investigating paranormal reports that tarnish the park's reputation. Doubts plague him about his hasty hiring. As silence envelops him, fear escalates, and he senses a lurking menace. Desperate for escape, he races toward a flickering light—only to be consumed by darkness.

Maya has always stood against injustice, fighting for the bullied and the weak. As one of the strongest warriors in the pack, she has never been afraid to challenge Liam, the son of the alpha, whose reputation as a bully precedes him. But when Maya turns 18, she discovers she’s mated to Liam, and her rejection of him sets off a dangerous chain of events that could change the fate of the entire pack. As secrets unravel, alliances shift, and the line between love and hate blurs, Maya must decide if she can accept her fate or fight against a bond that could either save or destroy everything she holds dear.

Elena Devereux has spent her life hunting monsters, earning a reputation as the “No Ability Hunter” for her lack of supernatural powers. But when a series of brutal murders leads her to the mysterious town of Blackthorn, she finds herself face-to-face with Liam, the powerful and brooding alpha of the local werewolf pack. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Elena and Liam uncover a chilling prophecy: the resurrection of Behemoth, a demon god destined to bring the world to its knees. As they race against time to stop the apocalypse, forbidden feelings ignite between them, threatening to derail their mission. In Moonlit Shadows, fate and loyalty collide as a hunter and a werewolf must confront their darkest secrets, risking everything to protect a world that sees them as enemies.

In a kingdom steeped in intrigue and dark secrets, Third Prince Hyeon carries a reputation for being a wife killer. When Mi-Suk, a sweet and determined young woman, is forced to marry him to save her mother from a mysterious illness, she discovers that the palace is a dangerous terrain, full of conspiracies and betrayals. As Mi-Suk fights to survive and uncover the truth about Hyeon, dark forces plot to destroy the kingdom. Between unexpected alliances, family secrets and the search for a mythical flower capable of saving lives, Mi-Suk will have to face impossible choices. Can love flourish amid distrust? Or will the heart's desire be your undoing?

Meet Morticia Katz, the rebellious high school outcast with a notorious reputation and bubbling vendetta against the one person who makes her skin crawl: Maverick. Their toxic relationship is a ticking time bomb, fueled by a deep-seated loathing that's only matched by their polar opposite personalities and values. But when Morticia discovers she's truly being forced into a marriage with her arch-nemesis, her world is turned upside down. With her freedom and sanity on the line, she'll stop at nothing to escape this catastrophic fate. How far will she go to avoid a lifetime of misery with the one person she despises most?

[Complete 1V1 Pure Romance] Zhong Xiaoxiao had transmigrated. When she opened her eyes, she found herself on her wedding night, "You might as well prepare to be a widow." Before she could understand what was happening, her cheap husband had fled, and she became the vilified and reluctantly married country bride. Life is like a dream, but one must carry on. So what if her reputation was in tatters? Rolling up her sleeves, she set to work with her whole family. When they met again, even if they couldn't get a divorce, acting as a fake married couple was still an option, right? However, as she continued to pretend, she actually fell... [New recommendation "Reborn Husband Tender Wife"] A different style, I hope everyone will support it! Additionally, there's a big fan group: 827327490

The new book "Fierce Farm Wife: Husband, I Have Medicine" has been released, welcome to dive into the new world~ Transmigrated as a bride bought for just One Tael of Silver, and ugly and foolish too! Just married, and the man broke his leg, could this be the legendary transmigration welfare? Damn it, already unlucky enough, and now there are even more problems with dreadful relatives! Qiao Duo'er slammed the table and stood up to drive away all kinds of demons and monsters, and hence her fierce reputation spread far and wide! Thankfully, the man is devoted, gentle, and considerate, not to mention handsome, strong, and with good stamina, cough cough, so she reluctantly agreed to farm and earn money to feed the buns, embarking on a blissful life! Also recommending buddy novels "Top Class Farm Girl" and "Fierce Wife on Top: Husband, the Flirting Never Ends"~~

On the eve of her marriage, her engagement was broken, and she was also fired from her company, transforming her from a bride-to-be into an unemployed single woman. Even worse, the luxury apartment she rented was burglarized in the middle of the night! However, she found the thief very handsome and familiar. It turned out to be him, the renowned Wall Street playboy! On his first day back in the country, his car was almost destroyed due to the sudden appearance of her wedding dress. In the evening, he returned to the mansion he had bought many years ago and found a female thief living inside! "Hey, be polite! You're just a renter! How dare you call me a thief?" he complained angrily. Yet, surprisingly, he gradually fell in love with her. Would he finally shed his reputation as a "playboy" for her? ...

CQ 2024 entry. When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career. Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs. For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be. As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal. The problem is the feelings are mutual. Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

A reputation as ‘The Most Feared Gunslinger In the West’, and the Law hot on his heels, Henry Morgan had lived a full life. So when it all ended with a gunshot to the back of his head, he was quite ready. He embraced death… He embraced his end. Except it wasn’t the end… Some mysterious [Powerful Forces that be] wrenched him out of the world he knew and deposited him into the body of a version of himself in a Parallel world. A world where something as ‘impossible’ as Magic apparently exists. These [Powerful Forces that be] went a step further by granting Henry a System and issuing him strange prompts and Quests that send him down a road of Adventure and bloodshed all so he can etch his name in history and show this world and its many ‘wonders’ just how deadly a Gunslinger can be…

Shinu Tageoni is a child born into the tageoni clan. while being born his mother passes and his father resents him because of it. Shinu is the son of one of the 5 leaders of the clan. he wants to bring the clan's reputation back up and take over japan becoming the shogun. will he be successful? read it and find out :>

Michael has always found the concept of fairness to be an unattainable illusion. Orphaned at birth, he faced an unforgiving world alone, holding onto the fragile hope that humanity harbored some goodness. When a betrayal at work costs him everything—his job, reputation, and hope—Michael sees no way out but to end his own life. Yet, as despair closes in, a celestial goddess from another realm intervenes, moved by his resilience. She offers him a second chance, empowering him to resolve a cosmic conflict in her world. Armed with newfound strength, Michael embarks on a journey to reclaim his destiny and redefine fairness on his own terms.

Sophia Reed, a sharp and fearless 24-year-old PR strategist, is used to cleaning up messy reputations. But when she’s hired to save billionaire Damien Steele’s image, she realizes this job might be her toughest yet. Damien is cold, guarded, and infuriatingly handsome—a combination that’s as dangerous as it is distracting. As Sophia digs deeper into his world, she discovers a man haunted by secrets, his icy exterior hiding a fire she can’t resist. The more she tries to keep things professional, the harder it gets to ignore the pull between them. But with the media circling and enemies waiting for their chance to strike, every step closer to Damien puts her heart—and her career—on the line.

Lu Yezhou, the undisputed ruler of Ming City, had everything—power, wealth, and an unshakable reputation. Yet, he became obsessed with a humble, ordinary woman, Bai Xueyan, for one reason—her rare and mesmerizing eyes. She tried to escape his grasp, begging, "Seventh Master, please let me go." But his response was absolute. "Impossible." Lu Yezhou showered Bai Xueyan with endless indulgence, giving her everything she desired—until the day he discovered the true owner of those eyes. Three years later, fate brought them together again. This time, he kneeled on one knee, voice trembling, "Bai Xueyan, will you forgive me?" She met his gaze with icy disdain and sneered, "Aside from you using me for my eyes, I don't want to remember anything else about you."

*********** Ahneeka Fallon thought her marriage was the start of a new chapter but just days after, her world is shattered. Her husband, once her greatest love reveals a cruel truth: he had only married her to claim her virginity, and now that his ex-lover—Ahneeka's own sister—is back, he’s ready to discard her. Humiliated and heartbroken, Ahneeka’s life spirals further out of control when a drugged, one-night stand with a stranger is broadcasted on national TV, leading to her public disgrace and disownment. Forced into an arranged marriage to salvage the family's reputation, Ahneeka escapes on her wedding day, only to collide into the arms of the man from that fateful night. But as they unite to uncover dark family secrets, Ahneeka learns the shocking truth about her real identity, her sister's treachery, and the unborn child she carries. Will the lies that surround her destroy everything she holds dear? Or will she find a redeeming love amidst the chaos.

"The body can't be lazy! New mission alert: Spend a night with the Duke!" Everhart, a bookshop owner, is killed during the raid of her shop. She dies, but wait a moment—she’s not gone for good. She finds herself transported into the romance fantasy book The Almighty Prince of Arderla. The situation doesn’t seem so bad, right? You might think so. But what was the system saying? "Congratulations, Ivy Everhart! You are now Ivy Everhart, the cannon fodder wife of the villain in the book!" That’s it. Ivy Everhart has become a cannon fodder character who stands as an enemy of the crown prince and the villain. But wait a minute—there’s a twist. The system can help her. According to it, she’ll survive if she makes the villain fall in love with her and fixes her reputation. Do you think the system's task is easy? Will Ivy be able to change her fate as cannon fodder in the book?

She, a modern hidden ghost leader of an organization which gathered insane prodigies proficient in the various differing skill-sets. Highly skilled in medicine and poison, executes covert assassinations, viewed as insane and demonic in the eyes of people of the world. Killed in an accident, and reborn into the body of a disfigured young girl. What? Face disfigured, identity stolen? A return to the family dim and hopeless? Her identity can be given up, her family can be forgone, but as for the one who harmed her predecessor who inhabited this same body, if she didn’t at least make them scream in unimaginable agony and throw them into a state of wretchedness, how could she live up to her demonic reputation? Endless turmoil ensues and it’s a battle to dominate over all! See how she shook the world dressed in a suit of red, her sword up against the dominant powers that rocked the Heavens! Her name spread across the seas, shocking the earth!

A fast-paced story of assassination picking off his adversaries and leaders one by one. How he attained a fearful reputation, worry not, because we’re cutting to the core of the issue with an insight into the real assassin's code. What’s more, a hallmark of the killings was made public as possible so as to sow maximum fear, overwhelmingly ending in the assassin’s death. He turned himself into a calculating machine, an extremely terrifying assassin that would give nightmares to the enemies and feared by the underworld including the SAS, CIA, and M16 Government. Of course, this was no trivial task requiring both skill and training. The greatest benefit of becoming a skilled fighter was mentored by two elderly couples who were not in this world that has unimaginable power of life forces. A true story with fantasy. Let’s rock on….

In a world ravaged by Arcanors—malevolent beasts born of ancient darkness—humanity’s last line of defense is the Aetherblades. These legendary warriors, bonded with Deviants—mystical beings of divine power—stand as protectors of the realm, wielding extraordinary abilities to combat the growing threat. But becoming an Aetherblade is no simple feat. The trials to earn this title are grueling, merciless, and designed to break even the strongest of souls. Shinjiro, a 17-year-old branded as a criminal for a crime he didn’t commit, finds himself thrust into these brutal trials. Haunted by the loss of his family and the weight of his shattered reputation, Shinjiro joins not for glory, but for redemption and a chance to confront the demons of his past. He is an outcast among warriors, a supposed traitor in a trial meant for the world’s most noble. The Story has two styles of writing : Dialogue driven and Narrative Writing

Ava Lee is a fierce 28-year-old with a reputation as the go-to wedding planner for modern lovebirds. But when her grandmother, the legendary matchmaker Mei Lee, decides to retire, Ava is roped into managing her old-school matchmaking service as a favor. Skeptical about Mei’s “fate over algorithms” approach, Ava begins mixing modern tech (swipe-right dating apps) with Mei’s unconventional methods, leading to unexpected results—and disasters. The real problem? Divorce lawyer Ryan Kim, who keeps sabotaging Ava’s matches under the guise of “saving people from heartbreak.” Forced to collaborate with Ryan to save a failing matchmaking project, Ava discovers there’s more to his cynical view of love—and to her own guarded heart.

It is a psychological thriller that follows our protagonist Nakamura Eiya in his journey at Tokyo Metropolitan Elysian High School, a prestigious school that is more than it lets on, as he meets enigmatic figures and follows the cursed reputation system. Watch as he survives-but is Nakamura more than he lets on, is he secretly a genius? What is 'Project Perfection'? This and other questions will be answered as you read the book. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/561853/fictions

Lil Lisa was on the brink of marrying Gu Sheng, a billionaire infamous for his ruthless reputation and chilling rumors that surrounded him—specifically, whispers that he had assassinated four of his fiancees, leaving a trail of fear in his wake. His icy glare and unyielding demeanor had earned him a notorious status, causing many to tremble at the mere mention of his name. On their wedding day, after the celebration had settled into an uneasy silence, Lisa turned to him, her heart pounding, and boldly said, "Let's get a divorce." Her voice trembled with a mix of defiance and uncertainty. Gu Sheng met her words with an unsettling calm, his dark eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that left her breathless. "Stop talking about divorce," he stated evenly, each word laced with an authority that sent a chill down her spine.

Waking up in a fantasy world should be a dream—but not when I’m stuck in the body of Ethan del Arvent, a disgraced noble with a reputation so bad that even the extras avoid him. Expelled from his dorm, despised by the main cast, and destined to die early in the story, Ethan was nothing more than a footnote in the novel’s plot. Now, survival is my only priority. No grand ambitions, no getting involved with the protagonist’s story—just keeping my head down and avoiding the people who already want me gone. With no money, no allies, and a system that seems more interested in mocking me than helping, my best bet is to stay unnoticed. But in an academy filled with powerful nobles, hidden dangers, and a plot barreling toward disaster, staying out of trouble is easier said than done. And if I’m not careful, I won’t just die early—I’ll get caught in something far worse.

After transmigrating into the era of the Three Kingdoms, I find myself as the young Yuan Shu, a figure often criticized for his ambition and missteps. Upon awakening the Prodigal System, I discover its unique features: Level 1: For every 100,000 coins squandered, I gain an attribute point. Level 2: Unlocking the Reputation Store allows me to exchange reputation points for treasures. Level 3: Accessing the Legendary General Inheritance Panel grants me the legacy of Xiang Yu, the renowned Overlord of Western Chu. In this world, my companions are notable figures: Cao Cao: A formidable warlord and my troublesome friend. Diao Chan: My cousin, famed for her beauty. Cai Wenji: My junior sister, celebrated for her literary talent. In Luoyang City, I am recognized as a distinguished noble scion. At poetry gatherings, I am hailed as the foremost scholar with unparalleled talent. On the battlefield beneath Hulao Pass, I stand as an invincible, peerless general. In the hearts of the people, I am revered as the savior who rescues the suffering and aids the needy. I am Yuan Gonglu, the Greedy Wolf of Chaos. As a young hero in light robes, I revel in wine and song within Luoyang City. With the system's main quest now established, my ultimate goal is clear: to unite the Three Kingdoms, leave an indelible mark in history, and usher in a glorious era.

Easily the shyest wallflower, Evangalin Jenner, stands to become the wealthiest once her inheritance comes due. Because she must first escape the clutches of her sculptous relatives, Evie has approached the rake Viscount St.Vincent with the most outrageous proposition : Marriage ! Sebastian's reputation is so dangerous that thirty seconds with him will ruin any maiden's good name . Still this bewitching chit appeared , on his doorstep to offer her hand. Certainly an aristocrat with a fine eye for beauty. But Evie's proposal comes with a condition: no love making after their wedding night . She will never become another one of his dashing libertine's callously discarded broken hearts - which means Sebastian will have to work harder at his seductions ... or perhaps surrender his whole heart for the first time in the name of true love.

An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval Kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path.

{WSA Entry 2025} A young man playing games in his basement is struck by a mysterious bolt of lightning, killing him instantly. However, he wakes up in the body of a disgraced young lord, now tasked with managing a ruined, crumbling kingdom. With no experience and a tarnished reputation to overcome, his future seems bleak. Fortunately, he possessed the Omnishop System, a mysterious tool that enabled him to purchase skills and supplies as well as upgrade his existing skills using points. Rebuilding the kingdom is no easy feat, but Alexander has his sights set on more than just survival. With ambition burning in his heart, he dreams of ruling an empire, if he can survive the challenges ahead. [Each chapter consists of 2,000 to 2,500 words.]

#dark #forcelove #mafia This dark romance follows the intense and tumultuous relationship between Aarohi, a strong, independent woman, and Rohit Nair, a powerful, mysterious man with a dangerous reputation. When Aarohi is offered a deal by Rohit, it promises both business success and personal growth, but it comes with strings attached. As the two navigate their growing attraction, they are drawn into a world of power, control, and undeniable chemistry. Aarohi struggles with her feelings for Rohit, unsure whether she is losing herself in the process. Despite their differences, their bond deepens, pushing both of them toward a future they can no longer deny. The story unfolds with intense emotions, love, passion, and the challenges of navigating a dark, complex relationship. By the end, both characters are irrevocably intertwined, discovering that love and power can both build and destroy.

“Everyone’s life is like a canvas. It is how they choose to paint them” Those words stuck with me and I try my best to paint the most beautiful painting on my canvas. Wang Chaihong has spent her entire life chasing a dream—to stand among the best in the male-dominated world of professional esports. As a female player in the China scene, she’s constantly battling more than just her opponents. Dismissive teammates, biased casters, and an unforgiving online audience test her resilience at every turn. But when one tournament match ended in controversy, Chaihong's career was in jeopardy. With her reputation in shambles and her confidence at an all-time low, she’s left with one question: can she fight her way back?