Settlers Bears

Elara Vance a lady who never had plans outside work. Being single,rich,work,taking care of her pets was the only dream she had because she grew up in an orphanage and had been let down in all relationships. Just when she thought she had everything she dreamt of,she became the protagonist of a calculated plan against Killian Reeve,the mischievous and cold heir of a worldwide company,Granex. This led to many complex problems which she dreaded. What would happen when time was up and she had to leave her children to the Reeve family? What would happen to Killian and Elara's love-hate relationship? Would they set their differences aside for their children?

In a world where ancient gods shape the fate of mortals, Mateo bears an inescapable burden: the Blessing of Death. Rejected by his own village and marked as a harbinger of misfortune, he grows up in the shadow of hatred and loneliness. His only anchor is Nai, his childhood friend, whose silent presence is the last light in his condemned existence. When betrayal reaches its peak and everything he had left is taken from him, Mateo plunges into a world of darkness, vowing revenge against those who manipulated his fate. To do so, he accepts the ultimate price: giving up his humanity to master the lethal gifts of death. On his journey, he will face divine entities, forbidden secrets, and enemies that will force him to confront not only others — but also himself.

He was sent to kill her. Instead, he claimed her. When the feared Blackfang Mafia Pack raids Selene’s quiet border town, she expects to die like the others. But fate has a different cruelty in mind. The man who captures her—Darius Valtore, cold-blooded Alpha and ruthless mafia enforcer—is the one fate has bound her to. His orders are clear: mark the girl, then end her. Because Selene carries a forbidden bloodline—the cursed Moonblood legacy, and everyone who bears it is marked for death. But Darius doesn’t kill her. He chains her in his estate, locks her behind walls, and tells himself he’ll do it later. Yet each day she survives, she chips at the armor he’s spent a lifetime building. And the longer she stays alive, the more dangerous it becomes—for both of them. She was never meant to be his mate. He was never meant to feel anything at all. But hate burns close to passion. And sometimes, the deadliest thing of all… is the bond you were forced to break.

In a world where magic rules and human nations fight to survive, a 14-year-old stowaway finds himself thrust onto the frontlines of war. With no allegiance but to his own cold logic, Lugh is forced to navigate battlefields of steel, sorcery, and shadows. What begins as an escape soon becomes something far greater—whether he wills it or not. This is a work of fiction primarily meant to stimulate the intellect. The author bears no responsibility for any interpretations, beliefs, or notions the reader may form as a result of engaging with this content.

I like text-to-speech so I'm giving a shot at present tense second person writing to lean into a listener's POV. Enjoy! I use Sonia en-GB for the narrator at 1.2 or 1.5 times speed. Might want to read this part, I kind of left it out the story by making it the synopsis by accident lol. Tavern doors never close on the festive dockside. Traders, settlers, wanderers, and outlaws gather, drawn by the excitement of the New World. The air smells of smoke, salt and sweat, sails catch wind beside steam locomotives' whistles and pistons, each vessel either arriving with strange goods and stranger tales or departing with the thunderous farewells. You step aboard one of them, another spirited adventurer in the crowd, and spend months at sea from docks to coasts, continents to isles, to steam across a windless sea under an endless night sky. When sunlight hits your deck once more, it reveals the New World's waters, like pouring paint into the void. You see the distant sails in the harbour of a forested continent and cheer with the exclamations of waking passengers upon seeing the continent, name pending, no sovereigns and no laws. The landing of all those visiting from the Old World, a boiling pot of all kinds of cultures with each person's distinct flavours of friends, enemies, grudges and dreams. Without hesitation you leave it behind and vanish into the forest, wanting simply to dedicate your life to exploring the interior of the continent. How surprising is it when you found that the elves are all sleeping beauties! Capture them all! Hahahahahahahaha!

He was cursed to burn for eternity. She was the only one who ever touched his fire… and lived. In every lifetime, he waits. In shadows, in silence, in ruins the gods forgot. Rael, a fallen celestial bound by divine punishment, remembers every life she lived. Every time she found him. Every time she forgot. His body bears the mark of her ancient vow—the promise that she would return. But this time, she doesn’t remember. Aaranya, a girl born of light and thunder, is drawn to a hidden temple by dreams she cannot explain. There, in the heart of stone and time, she meets a stranger whose gaze burns like memory. Whose touch trembles with restraint. Whose first words to her are not a greeting, but a heartbreak: As the threads of her past life unravel, she is thrust into a forgotten war between sacred and cursed—where love is forbidden, gods are cruel, and memory is the most dangerous weapon of all. And as destiny awakens, so does the truth: Her touch once broke his curse. But this time, it might unmake the heavens. “She was never meant to fall in love with the cursed. But in every life, she chose to.”

Kyoto. The city of a thousand temples. And a thousand curses. Kit Navajo is an ordinary high school student, until one day he finds himself trapped inside the "Dome," a warped space that hides the hunt for ancient monsters created from artifacts from human eyes. But he didn't die. He touched. Now his skin bears the Mark. His eyes see the Essence. And he has become something even hunters fear: The Cursed Relicologist is someone who can survive contact with forbidden relics. The hunt has begun. But who is the hunter? And who is the artifact?

Follow master and servant as they navigate through boundless worlds in such of adventure, myth and lore

A vast, forgotten house, cursed by an ancient force whose origin remains unknown. It only reveals itself to those it chooses... to everyone else, it appears as nothing more than a quiet, unremarkable hill. Those who enter never return—not because they are prisoners, but because something inside... won’t let them leave. Jack Smith, a kind-hearted young man who bears no malice and harms no one, finds his fate forever altered when the house appears to him. He wasn’t chosen because of a sin he committed, but because his blood carries a buried legacy… for his great-grandfather was the one who laid the first stone of this cursed house. The house never forgets... and it never forgives.

They sacrificed him for salvation. The System brought him back for vengeance. Lucan Malryk was meant to die—bled beneath the Rite, branded a heretic, discarded by those who once called him brother. But the glitch saved him. The System broke. And so did he. Now reborn as something the gods can’t predict, Lucan walks the shadows of a world ruled by Seven Thrones and divine lies. He bears no crown. Only rage. Sinbound. System-glitched. Vengeance-forged. Perfect for fans of: – Dark Fantasy – Villain MCs – Found Family vs Divine Corruption – System + Power Ascension Enter at Tier II risk. The Atlas is unstable. The gods are watching.

I was born in the 1980s, and officially stepped into the world of Feng Shui in 2006. Over the past decade, I’ve witnessed mysteries that most would never believe. In 2013, over 100,000 fish died mysteriously in Liaozhong Reservoir… In Tower Bay Street, spirits marched in a ghostly parade… In Wenguantun, shadowy markets rose at dusk… And in front of the Shenyang Imperial Palace, a ghostly princess once sat in her palanquin. Were these the workings of nature — or something far more ancient and unseen? In ten years, I’ve saved lives — and yes, I’ve ruined some too. Feng Shui is like a blade: it bears no evil or virtue. The darkness lies in the hearts of men. This book is not written to boast about my mastery or to chase after the sensational. I write to share a truth: Feng Shui can nurture life — or destroy it. There is no good or evil in the art itself. Only in the human heart.

When the skies fall, Solaris will vanish. Layla was ten when she saw the vision. Born as a Weaver—an elemental wielder cursed by fate—she saw the end before anyone else did. Now, with Solaris standing on the edge of annihilation, she’s searching for the boy who vanished in the flames… and the truth behind the gods who abandoned them. Kevin, the banished prince, still hears the whispers of a dead queen. San, the boy without past, bears an ancient power that could reshape fate—or unravel it entirely. The world is dying. The stars are lying. And when the truth of Altair awakens, no one will walk away unbroken. This is not a hero’s journey. It is a story about broken promises, a cost to challenge destiny, and a path to the warm place.

‎In a world where blood, wealth, and nobility determine your future, a child named Cipher Nunica was born into a low-ranking family bearing the name Nunica. Thanks to his parents' relentless hard work, he was fortunate enough to enroll in the prestigious Magic Academy—at the cost of their very lives. Cipher became the first peasant to be admitted into the academy in over 300 years, following in the footsteps of Fragtiria Ciju, the 34th Grand Arcadia and the first house master to bear the Ciju name. Cipher idolized this legendary figure and vowed to one day change how the world viewed people like him. But the path ahead would not be easy—for in the academy, he was treated like dirt by those who saw only his bloodline.

Moriah, a partially blind wood elf, navigates the world through her magical abilities and the guidance of her bear companion, Merlock—a humanoid shape-shifter who favors his bear form. They reside in a tranquil village within the vast woods of Ziwae, where they defend against raiders threatening to plunder their home. When the raiders steal a sacred amulet from her people, Moriah faces a critical decision: remain in the safety of the forest or venture beyond its borders to retrieve the precious artifact. Driven by duty and determination, she chooses to pursue the raiders, trusting Merlock to accompany her on this perilous journey. As Moriah and Merlock track the raiders, they encounter Gerlig, a dwarven tradesman familiar with the realm’s dangers. He agrees to join their quest, offering his knowledge of the region’s treacherous paths. The trio follows the trail to a small town where they meet Soriay, a mysterious winged fairy who insists on aiding them despite harboring a secret past.

A 24-year-old woman traveled to the novel world due to a plane crash. She takes over the body of a cannon fodder who bears the same name as her. She traveled to a time when everything was scarce. The moment she opened her eyes, she was told that in two months, she would marry a lame man. Flustered girl : "Why didn't anyone tell me that my fiancé is so good-looking?" Proud fiancé : "Baby, I'm glad you like my face and body. Shall I warm your bed now?" Confused girl : "Didn't they say you are a cripple? How can you move so vigorously?" Vigorous husband : "Where did you hear such rumors? It seems that I need to prove myself to you." Shy girl : "So shameless..."

Dante's a normal rich high schooler until he messes with the son of a greater demon and gets cursed. That leads to him being revealed to be a member of the Delta Paladins and with the help of a secret organization called the Soleil Order he embraces his true power to overcome the dark secrets his life bear.

Feared by minds. Whispered by gods. And known only by those who’ve died too many times to remember. It has no beginning. No end. It simply... is. But even infinity can tremble. From the rift between realities, John awakens. His soul — cursed, or perhaps blessed — bears an unholy burden: A monstrous infant that breathes, thinks... and watches. A second will. A second hunger. To live, he must grow. To survive, he must fight. To reign... He must become what even the abyss refuses to name.

It is said those who have seen into the abyss and returned have never been spared from its gaze, forever cursed and bound to the realm of 'The Lost'. Beyond the boundaries of life and death, where a single forgotten soul will return where no others have, bearing more than just a curse, bearing the very darkness itself that will change the world. For not all things are what they seem... As the light burns and the shadows fade, darkness will always remain. You can run away from the light, hide from it, block it out, and ignore it. 'Darkness' is ever eternal. You can’t run, you can’t hide, and when you close your eyes, it will always be with you. You can burn everything around you—your home, lands, people, and even your soul—and be left with nothing, yet surrounded by everything—that is, darkness...

A thousand years after the gods betrayed and fled this world, divine blood is forbidden to humans... But when an unknown young man appears bearing a divine seal in his veins, the Seven Kingdoms begin to fall one by one. Between an ancient prophecy, a throne fit only for a murderer, and a witch haunted by the voices of the dead, will Darien be the savior of humanity? Or will he lead them to their second doom?

After waking up from a twenty-year coma, Seira Kalvora’s life was turned upside down. Her family disappeared without a trace. The future she had painstakingly built during her sixteen years of life collapsed the moment she awakened—as an F-Rank Hunter with no development path. To make things worse, she now bears the weight of a massive hospital debt from her two decades of unconsciousness. “F-Rank Hunter with no development path? Damn it— I’ll tear down your outdated beliefs and rise to the top, even without a path!” Witness how Seira Kalvora shakes the new world as a pathless F-Rank Hunter. *** A tale within The Circle of Time Universe. *** This webnovel is written as an official entry for WSA 2025. Support TLFR by adding it to your library, giving a vote, and sharing it with other readers. Thank you!

He became Arthur. He lived his life as Arthur and claimed Excalibur. Now, he has returned with a purpose. Beneath the surface of the world lies a twisted world known as the veil—an dimension where monsters are born from corrupted human emotions and desire. The deeper you go, the more terrifying they become. Each Layer is sealed. Each hides a god-like being, waiting to rise to the surface. Now, Sylas bears the responsibility of keeping the gate between both worlds from breaking. [Keys are passed down through generations. No one knows where they came from, but those keys can open doors to another world — a world filled with deadly trials. If you complete the trial, you return with blessings from gods, mythical beasts, and ancient warriors. The amount of blessings you earn depends on how well you perform. But if you fail, the door shatters… and you are gone forever. If you survive, you are given a permanent rank — a rank that decides your place in society for the rest of your life.]

Shen Yue, an actress who just won the best actress award in the real world, wakes up in a popular entertainment novel as Shen Yue, a notorious villainess actress who bears the same name as her. In the novel, Shen Yue was the arrogant second female lead—a beauty who bullied the protagonist, stole roles, and used underhanded tricks. She was eventually blacklisted, slandered, and ruined, leaving the industry in disgrace. But Shen Yue refuses to follow the script. Instead of playing the villainess, she becomes a force to be reckoned with—using her acting talent and Wits. Face slapping the White Lotuses who stood on her way. However, the powerful man watching said,"My wife's Face slapping skills are awesome" Shen Yue:Who is Your wife?

Alexander vener, the hottest, cutest, yet the most rude, arrogant and proud student of Benison bears high school. Nicolette Anderson the complete opposite of him, kind, courageous and bold enough to even go against the almighty Alexander. What happens when two people from different worlds meet? but a secret from their past keeps them from being together. what also happens when Nicole's ex comes back and wants to be with her? will she leave Alexander?? Read to find out

In the heart of a lawless canyon, two undercover police officers, Jake and Mia,find themselves trapped in a world where nothing is as it seems. Sent to hunt down the infamous criminal “Dirty Joy,” they quickly realize the settlement is a place of secrets, suspicion, and danger. As they blend in among the settlers, their search leads them deeper into a maze of deception, where every face hides a story and every shadow conceals a threat. A suspenseful thriller with twists at every turn, The Lost Loop is a story about trust, survival, and the haunting question: how do you escape when your world is a cage?

hunter awake after he believe he's being killed by a bear he hunted, but he awake in anothe place where it more dangerous than he loved before

In a world corrupted by sin and greed, an ancient prophecy foretells the birth of a hero destined to change the fate of all nations. His mission: to save the innocent… and decapitate those who embody evil. But will he be able to bear such a burden? Or will he become the very thing he swore to destroy?

In the realm of Aroken, where the elvian live for thousands of years, a fallen prince rises. Nagara, once heir to the throne, now bears the shame of defeat and exile. Stripped of his title and honor, he seeks redemption—not through war, but by entering Paladas Academy, the most prestigious and perilous school in the land. There, he crosses paths with Azlin and Rania, enigmatic students from House Mennefer, whose fates seem entwined with his own. As their bond deepens, so too do the secrets buried within the academy walls. Dark truths stir beneath Aroken’s surface—whispers of betrayal, ancient powers, and a forgotten enemy drawing near. Together, they must face a threat unlike any before, as the most dangerous force ever known sets its sights on them... and on the future of Aroken itself.

With Earth on the brink of destruction, humanity launched a desperate mission to colonize a distant, habitable world. It took ten generations adrift in space before the survivors finally arrived on Alcraya, a planet that offered life, but not without mystery. Soon after settling, something unimaginable began to happen. Every newborn child manifested a strange phenomenon: within days of birth, an unknown energy would coalesce near the infant and crystallize into a card etched with glowing runes. Each card bore one of five inscriptions. Light, Dark, Summoner, Morpher, or Elemental marking the child's latent affinity for powers humanity did not yet understand. Despite their best efforts, the early settlers could not decode the origin or purpose of the cards. But one thing was clear: they held immense power. Over time, society rebuilt around this phenomenon blending magic-like forces with advanced technology far beyond anything Earth ever knew. Alcraya's civilization flourished, evolving into a hyper-techno society where card affinity shaped destiny. In the midst of this new world is Aleister, a fourteen-year-old boy from a struggling family, born with a card unlike any other. A blank one. Marked as an outcast and dismissed as powerless, Aleister faces ridicule and rejection in a society obsessed with power and classification. But the truth is far more dangerous than anyone imagines. A dormant card, waiting. And when it awakens, it will challenge the foundation of everything the people of Alcraya believe. Aleister doesn’t just hold a card. He holds the darkest morpher the world has ever seen.

Rennia, is an Aspiring adventurer. Despite being over 20 and doing her best to study what she can, the The Living System hasn't graced her with a good class yet. Her given and chosen Class [Hayseed Jack, Level 10] Makes her a Jack of all trades, Master of fuck all. When she and a companion go on a simple quest, Her curiosity gets the best of her and she bears the consequences. After turning into a Futanari, she gets caught engaging in Sexual activities. It is quickly decreed that she be exile from tainting the village. Exile ends up being the best thing that happened to her.

Kael Virex was supposed to be nothing—another forgotten soul in a world where power is measured by the class etched into your soul. While others wield flame and steel, Kael was left classless, a ghost in a system-defined world. Until the voice spoke. A whisper in the dark. A system unlike any other. Not forged in discipline or light—but born of hunger. Now, Kael bears a name few dare speak: Lustbound. His touch steals more than warmth. His dreams are no longer his own. And his power… it’s growing. Hunted by zealots, studied by scholars, and desired by those who should know better, Kael must conceal the truth of what he’s become. Because this world has no place for Sinborn. But the system has already chosen him. And it doesn’t plan to let go.