Hating The Player

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

City Without a Master A Sci-Fi Saga of Power, Forbidden Love, and Cosmic Rebellion The year is 2244. The colossal space fortress Whale Fall drifts in orbit—a city without a ruler, its legendary builder dead for 25 years. By custom, it’s now a prize for the taking, and every faction in the cosmos hungers to claim it. Except for Bai Shuang. The rebellious nurse—infamous for her needle-wielding "bedside manner"—cares nothing for power. She’d rather chase her star-crossed romance with a mysterious boy than inherit her father’s legacy. But the ageless guardian of Whale Fall, Wu Qiong, won’t let her abandon her birthright. As rivals close in and secrets unravel, who will own the last free city in the sky? — Sci-Fi × Political Thriller × Forbidden Love A battle for dominion where the stakes are the stars themselves.

Kelvin Santos was just another teenage footballer with a dream, to play under stadium lights, to score the winning goal, to have his name chanted by the crowd. But in the most critical match of his life, under the crushing weight of fear, he failed. One mistake. One weak pass. One stolen ball… and the game was lost. With guilt eating away at him, Kelvin believed it was over. That he didn’t have the talent. That he was never meant for greatness. Until a glowing screen appeared before his eyes: [Player Progression System Activated] [You have been registered as a Host Candidate] [Mission Tutorial: Show Your Potential] [Score 10 goals in the top-right corner within 2 days] From that moment on, Kelvin's world changes. With stats, missions, and skill rewards guiding his journey, he's given a second chance to rise, not just as a player, but as someone who dares to challenge the limits of fear and failure. But the system doesn't guarantee success. It only shows the path. Can a failure become a legend?

Want to burn Night City to ashes? Want to overthrow these corporate enterprises? Want to try a fully immersive virtual reality game? What are you waiting for? Quickly order "Future Horizon - Cyberpunk"! You won't regret it! Free spots available! Huang Ban, Military Tech, Kangtao, Biotech, Su Petrochem: Where did these cyber nutcases come from? Ye Corporation: Don't look at me, you wouldn't mistake these jumping monkeys for rogue AI, would you? Blue Eyes: I don't know them. Night City's hottest sex icon: Why does every one of these lunatics want to kill me for a photo souvenir? Regina: Lin Miao, there are suddenly a lot of cyber psychopaths on the streets, do you have any clues? Lin Miao (whipping out a whip): I know, they are my loyal machine servants Player: Dog planner, get out here! Who taught you that implants need a separate set of equipment? Guns and bulletproof vests aside, even the damn body requires me to pay? And Adam Heavyhammer, Darling~~ My secret weapon will give you an unexpected surprise~~

People's fates are often determined by when they are born. Some are talented, some are famous, but others are abandoned by society. Kenji was one of them. Fate abandoned him, leaving him powerless in a world shaped by the game Aethelgard Online. He was born long after the game's "Game Over" event. Now, he's a powerless "norm" in a world full of super-powered Game Borns and Awakeners. Even his own family mocks him. Feeling trapped, Kenji runs away from his stifling life. He finds a hidden gaming capsule, a relic from Aethelgard's past. He activates it, expecting nothing. Instead, he gains the scary Level 87 powers of "Shadowbane," a legendary Dark Knight. Suddenly, Kenji possesses immense, shadow-based power, but without any knowledge or control. He's a god in an untrained body. Let's see the path Kenji took from onward.

(Warning: This novel has an r18 tag and contains mature content.) Adyr, once a notorious serial killer, met a brutal end and welcomed death as the final judgment for his sins. But he awoke in a parallel Earth, where the rich alter their genes and superhumans are the norm. Believing some unknown force had given him a second chance, Adyr buried the monster within and chose a quiet, normal life. For eighteen years, he lived in poverty with his family, suppressing his urges and forcing himself to be human. Until the day he entered a new VRMMORPG. A game that doesn’t just alter virtual stats but mutates real genes and pushes players toward evolution. While every player chose from four known Paths, Adyr was given a fifth. One that no one had seen before. And with each evolution, the bloodlust he had buried returned, turning him back into the villain he once was. The kind that made even gods afraid to speak his name. *** Follow me on Instagram for character illustrations. Instagram: goldenlineagenovel ***

Immerse yourself in a novel chronicling the meteoric rise of a future sports legend. Follow Amani Hamadi as he embarks on a relentless quest to ascend to the pinnacle of the football world, aiming to be recognized as the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T). Set in an era where boundless opportunity meets groundbreaking innovation, Amani gains access to a transformative system that propels his innate talent to unimaginable heights. Born into obscurity in one of the world's most impoverished and remote regions, he transforms adversity into ambition. Witness his epic journey as he defies the odds, challenges fate, and rewrites his destiny to become the most extraordinary sportsman the world has ever seen.

Join the discord: https://discord.gg/Wrn5DNvD ---- A severely bullied and suicidal teenager is chosen by a "System" at the moment he’s about to commit a school shooting, granting him immense power in a world suddenly merged with a fantasy realm. Now, armed with abilities born from his own trauma and rage, he must navigate a brutal new reality of monsters, dungeons, and gods, all while wrestling with the monster he is in danger of becoming. [Congratulations! You have met the requirements!]  [1st Player Chosen!]  [You have won the System!] 

When fiery CEO Zara lancaster meets the mysterious and brooding Damian wolfe, sparks fly — but so do secrets darker than either could have imagined. Zara, a fierce and independent woman, who has built her way to the top, hiding her vulnerability behind power suits and red lips comes to a not so convenient contract with Damian, a reclusive billionaire with a dark past and colder heart, web of lies and decit. Both had no option but to settle for a scandalous business deal that binds them in a contract neither of them can walk away from. Thrown into a world where trust is fleeting and passion runs wild, Zara and Damian must navigate an explosive relationship built on convenience, desire, and denial. What begins as a cold partnership quickly spirals into a dangerous obsession. Every glance, every argument, every forbidden touch threatens to unravel them. But loving each other might be the deadliest risk of all. Beneath the surface, one harbors secrets, one unravels them. he could ruin everything she’s built, Her decisions may cost them their lives. And when past enemies reappear, determined to destroy what little peace they taught they found, Zara and Damian must choose to either hold on to their pride or surrender to something far more terrifying...vulnerability. As emotions clash with ambition, and hearts are held hostage by old wounds and betrayals, Zara is forced to question everything she knows about damian, his love, his loyalty, and her survival. *Love, Lies, Hate* is a sizzling, spicy and emotionally charged dark romance filled with power plays, slow-burning tension, and magnetic chemistry. It’s a journey of two beautifully broken people learning that sometimes, the only thing more dangerous than hate — is falling hard for the person you were never meant to love.

Qīng Xīn never believed in transmigration, but when she wakes up inside a modern C-drama, she has no choice but to face her new reality. Unfortunately, she’s not the heroine—she’s the hated wife, despised by all and accused of murdering her husband’s grandfather. On her wedding anniversary, she was pushed to her death by the very man she loved, marking her as a villain in the eyes of the world. Before she entered this world, she stopped at Idle Core, where she was granted a system to aid in her revenge and redemption. Refusing to follow the same tragic fate, Qīng Xīn reinvents herself, using her real-world knowledge and the original owner’s memories to rise from disgrace to power. With an outcast heiress by her side, Qīng Xīn sets out to expose the truth, reclaim her dignity, and take down those who betrayed her. They thought she was weak. They were wrong.

In a world of cultivation, dragons, and other fantastical beings, what happens if a villainous playboy gangster named Wang Jian is reincarnated? Pure chaos! Lin Feng: Wang Jian! How dare you capture my childhood friend and mess around with her?! Su Xian: I-I am with him willingly. Lin Feng: N-No way. You are lying. There is no way you would wear that maid dress otherwise! Wang Jian: It's not just her. Before Lin Feng could understand what he meant, in front of him appeared several women, all dressed in maid outfits. Upon seeing these women, his anger rose dramatically. Many of them were women who used to love him dearly. However, Lin Feng was merely the first protagonist who suffered at Wang Jian's hands. The game had just begun as Wang Jian's wicked desires knew no bounds and he began to target the other protagonists while seducing their women through psychological tricks and forceful methods. ~~ Tags: Male Protagonist, Anti-Hero, Villain, System, Huge Harem, Romance, Action, Adventure, Transmigration, Reincarnation, Imperial Family, Politics, Evil Protagonist, Demons, Unprincipled, Beautiful Female Leads, R18+, Rape, Rape Victims Become Lovers, MILFs, Schemes and Conspiracies, Beasts, Beast Companions, and so on etc. ~~ (A/N: Well, MC returns back to Earth to fulfil a test to become a Godking.) Join my discord through the following link. discord: https://discord.gg/wHXfwGGCV3

Leticia has spent her life pretending to be someone else—her twin brother, Dexter, who died tragically at birth. Her grieving mother forced Leticia to adopt Dexter’s identity, believing that it was her male child that survived, and to keep the peace, her father went along with the lie. Leticia buried her true self to play the part of the son they lost, but now, as an adult, the weight of this deception is crushing her. Desperate for freedom and stability, she applies for a job at a high-profile company. There’s just one complication—her potential employer, Justin, is a charming but notorious playboy and the man she nearly had a one-night stand with during one of her rare moments of being herself. Horrified that he might recognize her, Leticia secures the position by stepping back into the safety of her “Dexter” persona. As "Dexter," Leticia is thrust into a precarious balancing act. Her growing bond with Justin forces her to confront feelings she can’t explore without exposing her secret. Meanwhile, Justin’s magnetic charm and his blind spot about their shared past make it nearly impossible for Leticia to stay detached. As professional lines blur, she teeters between maintaining the life built on a lie and risking it all for a chance to reclaim her identity. Will Leticia have the courage to reveal the truth—and will Justin see her for who she really is? This gripping story of love, lies, and self-discovery asks: How long can a person live a lie?

Avery, a poor maid, becomes the target of a cruel truth-or-dare game by Landon, a wealthy heir seeking revenge. His goal: make her fall in love, then break her heart. But as Landon gets closer, he unexpectedly falls for her. Just as their relationship deepens, Lizzie-jealous and spiteful-exposes the truth behind the game. Though Landon's feelings have changed, Avery is devastated. Now he must prove his love is real, but can she ever trust him again?

[WSA Entry]! [0:00:00] [Timer Ends] [Extermination begins] The world ended. The Towers rose. Humanity lost. When the clock struck zero, every Player was wiped out... except one. Denzel Rünter, once the weakest, now stands alone at the edge of extinction. But fate grants him a second chance — eight years into the past, before the Towers, before the dungeons, before the deaths. Armed with forbidden knowledge, a hidden power locked deep within him, and a burning vow to protect those he once failed, Denzel will climb the Towers once more. This time, no one will stop him. Not the monsters. Not the Players. Not even the System itself. From the last Player... rises humanity’s final hope. PLEASE NOTE: This novel is a remake of my first one but better

In the year of 2050, hyper-realistic virtual reality MMORPG game was created. While many people enjoying the game casually, nobody would even expect it to endangered them in any way. Not long after the game was released, all the contents in the game merged with the real world. All the dangers that contains in the game, came to real life and endangered the humanity. All the places and areas in the game, emerged in the real world. All the fantasies, became real. People, little by little began to receive special abilities to use magic, to fight against the threat and protect humanity from perish. But despite all that, none of them knows of the existence, of the God Game...

Astrid Thornwell wakes up one fateful morning on her 15th birthday, finding herself back in a world that should be familiar, but feels strange and distant. After surviving a traumatic event in her future—a controlling marriage to her husband, Darian Thornwell—Astrid finds herself mysteriously transported to a time before everything changed. Yet, as the fragments of her past life begin to resurface, she is haunted by memories of her tragic marriage and the man who had once trapped her in a suffocating union. In this timeline, her mother, a constant source of warmth and love. Their bond is unbreakable, and Astrid cherishes the traditions they share, especially the comforting, symbolic family meals of spaghetti. But there’s a catch: while her mother is still by her side, the fear of losing her son if she doesn’t marry Darian looms over Astrid’s every choice. Her son, a symbol of her future, will never exist if she alters her past in any way. The silver pocket watch that her mother gave her holds a mysterious power, guiding Astrid through the moments of doubt that plague her heart. But with every passing day, Astrid wrestles with an agonizing question: can she change her fate without losing what matters most? Torn between the hope of creating a happier life and the fear of erasing the son she’s come to love, Astrid must decide if she can rewrite her destiny—or if fate has already been sealed. As Astrid grapples with the weight of her memories and her love for her son, she faces a pivotal choice: will she choose safety and let fate unfold, or will she take the risk of altering her life and challenging the course of her future, no matter the cost?

The virtual reality game “History of the Arcana Continent” became part of reality, and “players” who were synchronized with their in-game characters appeared to protect the world. Lee Hoyeol, who was an ordinary salaryman, took over the body of the character he created in middle school, “Grandfell Claudi Arpeus Romeo.” Under normal circumstances, it would have been an absolute failure of a career, but Grandfell, whose occupation is a “demon hunter,” becomes extremely proud in front of demons! The only demon hunter in this world, Grandfell (= Lee Hoyeol) starts to make a move!

All he did was make fun of the author for his terrible writing. How was he supposed to know that the author was a god and that he would be punished by getting transmigrated into the body of the most loathed character in the novel — the shitty side villain that was cursed by all the readers for sexually harassing one of the female protagonists. "Fuck." [How to Redeem a Trashy Side Villain — Rebooted Version]

Our children evolved beyond us. Now the galaxy is watching to see if we survive them. When a galactic system scans Earth, humanity is thrust into a universal test: evolve… or vanish. Then the children are born. Babies who speak in code older than stars. Toddlers who bend spacetime like toys. Beings that terrify even elder alien races. Humanity has become the blueprint for a new kind of consciousness. But with ancient civilizations awakening, rogue AIs demanding emotion, and the laws of reality cracking — one man stands at the center. Alex Chen, father figure to post-human gods, is forced to make a choice: protect the children… or destroy them before they unravel the universe. They asked us to evolve. We answered with revolution.

He was born unwanted. Ignored by the system. Forgotten by the world. Bullied at school. Abandoned at home. Yuto Akiyama’s only escape is the newly launched full-dive VR game: Eclipse Genesis Online — a revolutionary MMORPG that promises infinite class evolution, free will, and a chance to become anyone. But when everyone spawns in shining cities and receives powerful starter classes... Yuto spawns alone. In a glitched forest. No class. No quests. No support. Even the system fails to recognize his existence. Other players call him a bug. The game offers to delete him. But Yuto refuses. Deep in a forgotten zone beyond the map’s edge, he discovers something no one was meant to find — a hidden terminal that lets him rewrite his fate. He types two forbidden words: > “The Nihilos.” Now he isn’t just a player. He’s a variable. A glitch in the code of reality itself. And reality is starting to notice.

In a chilling realm ruled by a formidable entity known as the 'system,' 500 players are thrust into harrowing rounds of terror. Each round tests their wits and will to survive, as they navigate grotesque horrors that lurk at every corner. In this merciless environment, death only results in their vacant spot being filled by a new victim. One day, for the first time in history, a new player slot became available: 501. ---- The brilliant detective Amphi Dementyev is sipping coffee when he unexpectedly finds himself in a survival game as player 501. Each challenge demanded not just his sharp wit and deductive reasoning, but also an unwavering determination to ascend through the ranks of competitors if he ever hoped to escape the sinister entrapment of the system. Frustratingly, the top-ranked player appears to be constantly trailing him. Even worse, the residence he chose to stay in after the rounds—the cheapest mansion he could find—has strange tenants determined to make his life difficult. A cunning scammer who seems to relish in provoking him at every chance, a sinister demon that lurks in the shadows, reappearing relentlessly. A small figure who continuously shifts between different identities and genders. A troubled drug addict whose air of mystery suggests she possesses deeper secrets than she cares to share — And these are just a few. How will Amphi manage to survive and make an escape while safeguarding his two beloved ducklings—I MEAN--Comrades... Story is also posted on RoyalRoad.com, wattpad, inkett, AO3, etc.

Book 1of the Rainbow Sisters Series Reese Laurier is the eldest of the seven Laurier sisters—and not just in name. At only eighteen, she's already the official CEO of their father's company, juggling board meetings, business proposals, and her sisters’ daily chaos with military precision and an eye-roll always at the ready. She thrives on control, order, and excellence. Feelings? Flirting? Boys? Absolutely not on the agenda. So when the first day of school ends with her accidentally kissing Raiden Whitlock—the arrogant, insufferable younger brother of her ex—it’s not just an embarrassing mishap. It’s a full-blown PR disaster. At least in her mind. What follows is a comedic spiral of sharp-tongued arguments, tension-filled encounters, and unwanted attention from a boy who seems to enjoy pressing all her buttons—and maybe something else too. Raiden’s persistent teasing starts to chip at Reese’s icy resolve, and worst of all… her heart might be starting to glitch. She’s built for boardrooms, not butterflies. And yet… Cherry-red lipstick, stolen glances, and locker-side threats later—Reese might be losing control of more than just her schedule.

BLURB: She was once Meera Rathore — innocent, full of dreams, believing in love. Now she is Myra — a woman with a past full of shadows, a heart hardened by betrayal… and a deadly game to play. Seven years ago, her world was shattered by the powerful Singhania family. Now, she returns — masked in charm, armed with secrets — determined to destroy the man who ruined her life: Mr. Singhania. But revenge is never simple. Ruan Singhania — the man she did not expect to love — stands unknowingly between her and her vengeance. A brother lost. A family built on lies. An old enemy returning from the darkness… As Myra’s deadly game unfolds — love and hate collide, alliances shift, and past sins threaten to consume everyone. And when guns are drawn and blood is spilled — will Myra finally claim her justice… Or will her own past destroy her first? A suspenseful tale of revenge, love, betrayal — and the price of secrets. The game has begun… and only one will win.

'Gwen pushed him back, trying to create enough space between them. "I do not love you." Alexander smirked. "You do. You just don't know that you do." Gwen moved back. "Do you know the ways of my heart." "Yes, I do. And it tells the truth. You are only too stubborn to acknowledge it." He moved closer, pressing her against the wall. "When you decide to tell yourself the truth, I will be waiting." He kissed her forehead. "But don't make me wait long. I am not as patient as people think." This time he kissed her lips and staked off, leaving Gwen in a complete daze.' Marriage and a family is all life is to Gwen and she would see to it that she is not humiliated before then. A wife, and not a mistress is what she plans to be, but what can be done when the king of her country makes a proposal to put her by his side? Alexander is used to getting what he wants and getting his way, after all, he is King. But when he sets his eyes on the young and beautiful Guinevere who is just as stubborn as he is, will making her stay at the castle earn him her love, or will it be the beginning of his undoing? (Hating Her King is the sequel to Loving Her Duke and is also the second book of the British Blood Trilogy.)

A player on the brink of death was given the chance to return to a new timeline at the risk of losing everything and starting from scratch not a catchy synopsis I know but trust me the story is worth it. and the cover image is from Pinterest all acknowledge to the artist. I haven’t commissioned someone yet

Chen Xu has travelled to an alternate world. He is surprised to find that many classic games are missing here as compared from his previous life. He has an ’emotion collection system’, for happiness, sadness, excitement, fear, anger and other emotions provided by players who have played games made by him? But it is easier to get their resentment than happiness? Looking at his harvest, Chen Xu expressed puzzlement. As a result, Chen Xu’s career as a game designer gradually turned crooked. Countless players went berserk. OG author: 喝一杯红酒 OG title: 游戏制作：从治愈玩家开始 Another translation: https://www.webnovel.com/book/game-design-step-one-heal-the-players_27914435008739205 Note: I do not see the translation being done. So, I have started translating it. I do not know own this novel.