The Grump Who Stole Christmas

Author, God or Plaything? Zar had just finished writing the prologue of his magnum opus—The Nexus Verse—a boundless verse of multiverses, godlike beings, and an elite academy meant to shape the strongest entities in existence. Years of meticulous world-building, complex power systems, and lore so deep it could drown a god… and yet, it was all just fiction. Until it wasn’t. On the night of his 22nd birthday, reality shattered. What should’ve been a normal cake-cutting moment turned into an out-of-body experience, and when he opened his eyes… He was no longer home. He was inside the Nexus Verse. But there was a problem. He had only written the prologue. Everything beyond that? Just scattered ideas, half-baked concepts, and power systems even he didn’t fully understand. Now, trapped in a reality of his own making, Zar finds himself at the heart of a multiversal storm. His once "brilliant" designs have become his worst nightmare. There aren’t just a few multiverses—there are over 9,000, each teeming with civilizations that could rewrite existence, warlords who make gods look like insects, and cosmic horrors that even he forgot to balance. And at the very center of it all? The Nexus Academy—his ultimate creation. The elite training ground for beings who defy logic, where students can level entire galaxies before lunch. Zar is now a participant in its entrance exam. Armed with fragmented memories of his own lore, a system that seems just as unreliable as his writing skills, and the horrifying realization that he might have made this world way too overpowered, Zar has only one goal: Survive. Because in a world where gods are mere stepping stones, where the strongest beings follow laws he barely remembers writing, and where his own creations may see him as a threat... Being the Author might not mean he’s the one in control. And then, amidst the chaos, a voice—ancient, boundless, and filled with unfathomable power—echoes in his mind. [At long last… I have found you… Welcome, my sole wielder.] Zar’s blood runs cold. What the hell did he create? --- ALERT! The main story begins in Volume 2. Discord link - https://discord.gg/2sM5QrxBtS And you know someone was asking for Mass release (•↓•), So A new Rule. 100 Power stone= 1 Extra chapter. Additional tags #Gods #Devil #Ancient beings #Creators #Monarchs

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In a land where Juju fuels life and prophecy shapes destinies, Sobekana stands on the brink of collapse. An ancient evil rises, plunging it into chaos. Caught in the storm is Aziza, a young warrior burdened by secrets she doesn't fully understand. With allies as unpredictable as the forces they face, she must navigate betrayal, sacrifice, and a world unraveling around her. Aziza must decide: will she defy fate, or let it consume her?

The world’s greatest martial family, the Suhngmu Lee Family. For the illegitimate child, Lee Cheol, that place was hell. 『The Illegitimate Who Devours Weapons』 He trained harder than anyone and fought relentlessly. Yet in the end, he met a miserable death… At that moment, with his final breath, a miracle arrived. ‘I want to become stronger. I never want to live like that again!’ With overwhelming talent and a mysterious opportunity in his grasp— The relentless ascent of a man destined for the peak begins now!

[If you are looking for a slow romance, you can give it a check if not, you'll be disappointed] Aera, a young 28-year-old was about to make her dream debut by opening her own floral shop that could be shipped in and around. Nevertheless, things didn't go as she planned. One would say that transmigrating to a book sound like a fantasy, however to Aera, it became a nightmare when she woke up in an unknown world even when she hasn't died yet. With an unexpected turnout, her life was hanging by a thin thread. Aera was presented with an option-either she goes back to her world with her memory erased or enter the other world, and comes back with the memory intact to have her revenge. Never did she expect of choosing the worst villain of all. A character in a book where she killed the Empress and her unborn child. Worst, the male lead was reborn time after time with his memory intact. His grudge still hung on torturing the villainess. Even more worst, the ML was a split image of her long-time crush. ----- "Do you hate me that much?" As soon as the question was raised, a table lamp flew past through the said person, smashing against the wall behind him. "More than enough to kill you right now." The female figure responded with nothing but hatred and disgust in her tone. Her jewel eyes that glow under the dark never left her gaze on the other male person who was sitting on her opposite. ----- The male lead wasn't the only one Aera had to put a guard on but even other characters when one after the other began to make an appearance. The more the flow gets out of the plot the more twisted it gets. Her only goal was to survive so she could go back home.  P.S:- English is not my first language and I am weak in grammar. I'll be happy to receive either a critics or feedback or comments...^-^ Please do give it a read till chapter 3 or above to get the clear picture.

Full Title: I Entered My Brother's Novel, But the Main Character Stole My Fiancée—So I'll Marry Her Father Instead. Eleanor Gwendolyn was a side character in the last novel my younger brother wrote before he mysteriously vanished—a character burdened with a miserable fate. Betrayed by her fiancé, who chose her childhood friend with a higher status, Eleanor’s reputation was dragged through the mud. Determined to clear her name, she poured everything into winning the Crown Princess Tournament. Just as victory was within her grasp, her dreams were shattered in the cruelest way imaginable. On the day she was to be named the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince publicly rejected the election, claiming it had been conducted without his consent. Worse still, he proposed to Eleanor’s childhood friend—the same woman who had stolen her fiancé—right in front of the entire court. In a single moment, Eleanor’s painstaking efforts to restore her honor crumbled, leaving her humiliated once again. "What a pitiful, wretched life," I had thought as I read her story. It was almost as if my brother had based Eleanor on me—quiet, introspective, and constantly overshadowed. But out of all the characters in his novel, why did I have to wake up as her? Now, trapped in Eleanor Gwendolyn’s body, I face the grim reality of her doomed fate. To make matters worse, the plot unfolds exactly as my brother wrote it. I have no choice but to rewrite my own destiny while searching for him in this world he created. When all else fails and the original plot corners me, I’ll make the boldest move yet: I’ll marry the father of the so-called “heroine” who stole my fiancé. Because this time, I’m the author’s older sister—and I’ll be the one controlling the story. Author's Note: From the beginning until chapter 20, the story primarily focuses on introducing the Main Character's family. Since the MC is still recovering, most of the events take place at home, making the early plot feel somewhat slow. However, I assure you that after chapter 20, the story becomes much more engaging. Please stick with it, and thank you for reading!

Newly promoted Agent Alenna Mondreal has spent years chasing criminals, but her latest mission is unlike any other. Tasked with dismantling an underground drug empire, she is given a new priority—hunt down Valen Grey, a dangerous and elusive man with ties to the most powerful crime syndicates. But Valen isn’t just another target. Charming, calculating, and always one step ahead, he isn’t the ruthless criminal she expected. As their paths collide in a high-stakes game of pursuit and deception, Alenna finds herself torn between duty and desire. The deeper she digs into his world, the more she questions her own. Is Valen truly the villain she was sent to capture, or is there something far more sinister lurking in the shadows? Caught between justice and forbidden temptation, Alenna must make an impossible choice: follow the law she swore to uphold—or surrender to the man she was meant to take down.

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the sequel to the first one.

Canoe Tsushima, the sixteen-year-old son of the famous head of the clan, Manhiro Tsushima, decided to follow in the footsteps of his late mother and study without being distracted by anything. One day, he was shocked by the news that the Shirashi clan had started attacking innocent citizens, committing robberies and murders. I couldn't leave this Canoe so easily and decided to follow in my father's footsteps, but would it be that easy?.. Will he be able to return to the life of an ordinary schoolboy

“Look, I don’t need to be the strongest — I just need to be slightly stronger than the guy trying to kill me.” --- Zayn Eldrake was nothing more than a nameless extra in the grand tale of summoned heroes — a disposable swordsman in the legendary Hero of Light’s party, fated to die in an early battle against the monsters of the Apocalypse. But when he awakens in this doomed body with memories of his past life, he refuses to meet the same pathetic end. He knows the story. He knows the heroes. He knows their strengths, their weaknesses… and most importantly, their women. With the power of [Devourer’s Pact], Zayn can consume the abilities of those he defeats, transforming himself into something far greater than a mere extra. Strength, magic, divine blessings — everything in this world is his for the taking. And if fate itself stands in his way? He’ll devour that too.

Evelina Aurelius was meant to be the villainess—obsessed with Prince Cassius, cruel to the heroine Seraphina, and destined for ruin. But when she reincarnates with memories of her past life, she refuses to play along. She ignores the prince. She walks away from Seraphina. And instead of falling, she rises. Now, Cassius is chasing her. Seraphina is desperate to reclaim her lost role. And the kingdom’s most powerful nobles are watching her every move. But Evelina isn’t just here to survive. She’s here to win. And when a mysterious man in black enters the game, she realizes… She’s not the only one rewriting fate. ---

When a terminally ill young man awakens in the world of his favorite childhood game, he realizes he isn’t the protagonist, the destined hero, or even a major side character. Instead, he has become an extra—a disowned noble barely clinging to relevance in a world where strength determines everything. Worse, his fate in the game was to die an early, meaningless death. Armed with only his knowledge of the game’s storyline and a common system that tracks his stats and skills, he is determined to survive. But mere survival isn’t enough. He remembers a hidden easter egg from a long-forgotten anime collaboration: the Mangekyō Sharingan—a power limited by game mechanics but unrestricted in reality. With Kamui as his trump card, he walks the fine line between fate and freedom, seizing power from the shadows while avoiding suspicion. As the protagonist and his allies battle against demons and unravel the game’s grand destiny, he secretly builds his own strength—manipulating events, mastering forgotten arts, and even forging ties with villainous factions. Will he remain a footnote in history, or will he carve his own legend in a world that was never meant to be his?

The demon balzyed now reincarnated as a young human hero aims to become a god by defying heaven.

Isabella had only been reading a novel to pass the time—a tragic tale of a cold-hearted villainess who schemed against the beloved heroine, only to meet a fiery and untimely demise. But when Isabella wakes up in the body of that same villainess, she finds herself thrust into a world of wealth, intrigue, and betrayal. However, there’s a twist: she has been transported three years before the catastrophic fire that claimed the villainess’s life. Armed with her knowledge of the novel’s events and outcomes, Isabella quickly realizes this is her chance to rewrite the story—and her fate. But things aren’t as simple as she expected. The family she thought would be indifferent to her turns out to be doting and genuinely loving. Her father, the intimidating Duke Allard, is protective, while her mother is tender and supportive. Even her siblings, who despised the villainess in the novel, shower her with affection. Confused by these discrepancies, Isabella realizes that she must navigate this new world carefully. With her family’s love in her corner, she sets out to change her destiny. She focuses on building alliances, avoiding the pitfalls of the original plot, and proving to the world that she is not the scheming villainess they expect her to be. But her journey is anything but easy. The adopted sister who was once the darling of the household begins to plot against her, jealous of Isabella’s newfound warmth and attention. Meanwhile, the mysterious male lead—who was supposed to fall for the heroine—becomes drawn to Isabella’s unexpected kindness and sharp wit. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Isabella must use her wit, courage, and the love of her family to carve out a new path. But with the looming fire that sealed the villainess’s fate in the original story, can she truly escape the shadow of her past and find happiness in a world that was never meant to be hers?

Who is heavenly demon, is he strongest or most evil one? The Heavenly Demon is not merely a figure who stands at the apex of the world. He transcends such simplistic classifications. He is a force of such overwhelming power that only the might of the entire world, united in a singular purpose, could offer a sliver of hope against him. Even then, victory remains a fragile and uncertain prospect. And even then, victory is uncertain. if they do manage to defeat him, there is only sorrow and destruction. Civilization regress through the ages or be completely wiped out in the struggle. The Heavenly Demon's ambition extends far beyond the petty pursuit of mere destruction, absolute power and the elusive form of immortality. He seeks to transcend the very limitations of existence, to claim dominion over the fundamental forces that govern reality.

When a terminally ill young man awakens in the world of his favorite childhood game, he realizes he isn’t the protagonist, the destined hero, or even a major side character. Instead, he has become an extra—a disowned noble barely clinging to relevance in a world where strength determines everything. Worse, his fate in the game was to die an meaningless death. Armed with only his knowledge of the game’s storyline and a common system that tracks his stats and skills, he is determined to survive. But mere survival isn’t enough. He remembers a hidden easter egg from a Eclipse vision—a power limited by game mechanics but unrestricted in reality. With voidstep as his trump card, he walks the fine line between fate and freedom, seizing power from the shadows while avoiding suspicion. As the protagonist and his allies battle against demons and unravel the game’s grand destiny, he secretly builds his own strength—manipulating events, mastering forgotten arts, and even forging ties with villainous factions. Will he remain a footnote in history, or will he carve his own legend in a world that was never meant to be his? i will also releasing this on royal road as ghost stream.

Lauren thought she had her life figured out—until her boyfriend of three years dumps her just days before Christmas, calling her a "liability." To make matters worse, he’s now engaged to her coworker, Rosette Goldberg. Humiliated and heartbroken, Lauren devises a bold plan to save face: at the company holiday party, she introduces the mysterious and devastatingly handsome trillionaire Alexandro "Lex" Castello as her new boyfriend. What starts as a harmless lie quickly spirals out of control. Alexandro, intrigued by Lauren’s fiery spirit and audacious scheme, agrees to play the part. But he’s not one to do anything without a motive, and Lauren can't shake the feeling he’s hiding something. As their pretend romance takes them from glittering galas to intimate moments, sparks begin to fly. Yet with the media circling, jealous exes scheming, and secrets threatening to surface, the line between make-believe and reality blurs. Will Lauren and Alexandro’s arrangement unravel under the pressure—or could it be the start of something neither of them expected? **Fake it until you feel it, or risk losing it all.*

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A vicious loan shark who got killed by her cheating fiancé needs to use her experience and knowledge to survive highschool after waking up in her teenage body with a different version of her life.

A nameless girl wakes up to find herself in a body that isn't hers, surrounded by strangers who claim she's been in a year-long coma. Death has given her a new life, but what really happened before?

Powei is twenty years old, she was born and raised in a Christian household family of four. She has three older brothers and she's the last born. It's her final year in university studying mass communication at a private university and it's the end of the first semester which means Christmas is approaching. Powei doesn't want to go home to her family but she can't stay in school either because it would be closed. Having no other choice, Powei goes home for the holidays and it's just her immediate older brother who's going to be home for the holidays with her. The first son, Tamuno, is happily married and lives in London with his family. The second son, Deinyefa is currently preparing for his bar finals in the law school so he doesn't want to come home and her parents excused her. Which leaves her and Tari home for Christmas. Things take a surprising turn when their mother insists that they would be spending Christmas at her older sister's family home this time since their father wouldn't be home for Christmas. Powei isn't surprised by this because her father is never around for anything that has to do with celebrations. All he does is send money. Powei feels like the change of environment could be great for her and she's excited to visit her aunty. Donald Ebiowei (22) doesn't understand why his parents insist that they have to fly in to Nigeria for the Christmas holidays this year. Since they arrived in the United States more than twenty years ago when he was just a kid, their entire life has been here. This year, his parents insist that they spend Christmas at their family home in Nigeria. Donald and his family of four eventually fly into Nigeria and this sets the pace for unprecedented activities in his life. Donald thought Christmas would be completely uneventful but meeting Powei changed everything for him. But it gets even more intriguing when Powei and Donald's relationship stirs up drama in the family. There's a history of betrayal between both families and for decades, both families swore to never be as close as they used to be. Would the two eventually overcome the family history between them? Or would they let the past affect their present. Or, would they just live in the moment and enjoy Christmas.

Sofie wakes up in a mature-rated novel titled “Claiming The Beast” as Sofia Alizo, the rejected sickly female. From a person of the interstellar era to a villain’s beloved younger sister who is destined to die for the female lead and male lead, she is determined to stay away from the shitty plot. Stay away from the notorious male lead, Luther Drakkon. Stay away from death. Sofie strives hard to live the life she always wanted while slowly brainwashing her brother to stay away from the plot. She joins the annual Tribute for a chance to study at the prestigious Alpha Academy in hopes of standing on her own while protecting her life and her brother. But try as she does, she still pulls the attention of a certain male lead whether she likes it or not…

The Goblin Who Devoured Fate – Synopsis Leon was just another ordinary man—until his untimely death led to an unexpected reincarnation as a weak, nameless goblin at the bottom of the food chain. In a world ruled by monsters, warlords, and ancient powers, survival is a cruel game where the weak are destined to perish. But fate has other plans. Gifted with the Devourer’s Mark and a mysterious System Interface, Leon gains the power to absorb the strength, skills, and memories of those he defeats. His system grants him the ability to see detailed stats, weaknesses, and hidden information about others—knowledge that no one else possesses. With every battle, he evolves—growing stronger, smarter, and more dangerous than any goblin before him. As he carves his path through blood and chaos, he attracts allies, enemies, and powerful women drawn to his unstoppable rise. A cold and deadly elf assassin, a fierce dragon-kin warrior, and a cunning demon princess—all with their own ambitions, yet bound to his destiny. Hunted by gods, feared by kings, and envied by monsters, Leon must decide: will he become a ruler of his own fate, or will his hunger for power consume him?

7000 Years Ago Lived A Necromancer Who Reached The Peak Of Necromancy And Became Death Itself. Until The Heavens Grew Jealous That They Killed Him And Imprisoned His Soul For 4000 Years, Not Until He Regressed And Sought Out Vengeance On The Gods Themselves.

The dictator is back in action. The year is 1914, the height of the race to acquire colonies. In a world where highly developed imperialisms collide, one man awakens. His name is Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov... he is the emperor of the superpower Russian Empire, but the consciousness of another man has been possessed from the future. His name is Joseph, also known as "Iron Man" Stalin. In the midst of a war that divides the continent in two, where will this man who has been reborn as an emperor from a dictator head for...?