Blazing Priestess Shizune

Life was tiring, I wanted so much to be free of everyone. I wanted to hold on to what little happiness I remembered walking through the woods. The feel of the crisp air when the sun broke into dawn, the way I felt the trees come alive as I wondered through them, how quiet everything was. But now I’m married. To the most unpredictable man I had ever encountered. But there is something about him. The way he moves, eyes sharp and narrowed watching my every step. I always felt as if he were hunting me, and maybe he was. I could never get away from those peering eyes long enough to enjoy a moment to myself. He was always there, around every plan of escape, every thought of silence, every time I even thought of a life away from him. No doubt due to the binding ceremony that was performed. The only request I had about the ceremony was that it needed to be performed by a priestess but my father wanted HIS personal witch to bind Tristan and I. Once my father ordered you to do something ‘not one person disagreed’. I did not mean to think so ill of her but I can not help this feeling that she may have added a little spell to the ceremony. If I could only speak to her, I have not seen her since I left my brute of a fathers home. I could always ask Sheri-Tristan’s second wife. Yes. I’m the third wife of this man I call husband. But Sheri was witch born before being turned by Tristan. She had the most beautiful violet hair and matching eyes. Where as I had bright auburn air with green eyes, the only thing I kept of my mother. Sheri could help me find out if I am under some spell so I can get Tristan out of my head long enough to leave his kingdom. She hated me so, I believe it is due to Tristan not informing both of his wives that a third was going to be arriving. And that was me. If I was going to ask her for help it had to be now, I have my awakening ceremony tonight. It will mark 3 months since our wedding and as accustomed with Tristan and his coven, 90 days was the mark a bride had to wait to be judged by the collective to be accepted. Tristan assures me that I will be accepted and he will turn me tonight in the hues of the blood moon that was to be eclipsed. I did not want to be turned. I was human. If I was turned I’d loose my humanity and become full vampire. The same thing happened to Ava-Tirstan’s fist wife. She could not handle the lust and killed a few members of court. Some human but some halflings like Sheri. I did not want to kill. I shuttered at the thought of taking the life essence of another living being. I did not want to live in this manner. I only pray that Sheri is in a favorable mood this afternoon. Here I stand, outside her door. I had been standing here for about 10 minutes. I needed every help I could to escape my marriage. Yet, knocking on her door was the most exhausting thing I have been doing since I arrived here 3 months ago. “Here goes nothing.” I said out loud as I finally knocked. “Entrer” She was quite demure when she’s not in a mood. I might have a chance of gaining her help after all. One look my way and her mood was already changing. “YOU!” —maybe not………….

Kaen Blaze, the strongest warrior in history, found himself at the forefront of Demon invasion. However, despite his devotion and strength, he was betrayed by his own people for peace! Regressed to his 15-year self, he found himself in the past with a second chance, however, with a price to pay. Now, with his previous life's experience, he'd strive for strength to not let the future repeat itself, destroy the people who betrayed him, conquer all the empires, build a unified nation that can resist the demon invasion this time. With his secret organization, Sovereignty and his powerful subordinates, he'd grow and conquer everything in this life!

Q. Is it hard to change one's fate? By your own strength and skills? Is it possible to reshape your own life? A. You will never know if you do not try, so just do it! Q. And if you do manage it, would it be too greedy to find someone to spend that new life with? A. Nope, not at all. Everyone deserves some loving, go for it! Q. And should you admit it, or just keep all your struggles to yourself? A. Are you actually going to do it, or you just want to talk about it? Just move on with it. Q. How about if we just go with the flow? Pretend all is fine? Do nothing? A. What kind of a story would that be? You had a good plan, so.. move on with it. Q. .... A. Really, trust me, just make one step first. Then one more. Enjoy the scenery while at it! MOVE! A. He actually did it, look at him go all out! *** Mani swirled pink liquid in his cup "This is called a moonshine right? Moonshine.. it should not make us blind right?" he drank it while still pondering pros and cons of drinking it in their current situation. "Well, did not make me blind," Yax offered his expert opinion "and I've been pilfering it from my dad since like.." he really could not remember, seemed like forever already. He reached to get another bottle and tumbled all the empty ones to the ground. Cid pulled him back by his shoulder "Sit down, I'll do it." he refilled Yax's cup on the right and Mani's cup on the left, then filled his own in the middle. With closed eyes, he enjoyed strawberry aroma wafting up from this holy drink. Mani bravely emptied his cup "Did we really saw it back there" he whispered from left "it was so much bigger than.." he trailed off in search of proper example. "Yep, we saw it" Yax's answer came from the right "it was absolutely huge." Mani leaned over Cid and looked at Yax seriously "Do you think we will need magic to move it?" He did bring along his beads. Yax also leaned over to give his most serious answer "Naah, it should have an engine somewhere in there to move it. I heard" he looked around carefully and whispered so only Mani could hear "my dad said it's technology so ancient that it was sealed away, to keep it safe. It's better than magic." At the other side of their campfire, Ivory huffed while trying to snatch last bottle of holy moonshine from Jone who gently pushed him back while seriously stating "All technology at certain point starts resembling magic to those who do not understand it." "Hear, hear" Blaze confirmed from his spot on the ground with one hand waving up and showing a peace sign for some reason. Next to him, twins were out and snoring already. Mani pursed his lips and looked up into the sky. He could not see any real moonshine, leaves blocked the sky, but it should still be up there somewhere. He stil hoped to get some magic, it would be awesome to get some real superpowers. He hiccuped, while leaning on Cindy next to him. Well, he kinda did have some already, or those do not count? Yax leaned fully on Cid and got cosy. He had to admit some parts were rather mystical. Like this holy potion. Or Mani. Mani was most definitely something magical. But he is not going to say it. And no one can know what he thinks to himself. He grinned, satisfied by himself and his skill to keep secrets. Squished between two drunks, Cid rolled his eyes, there goes Yax, spilling the beans to whoever wants to listen his 'secret thoughts'. Not like anyone was sober enough to pay any attention. "Time to end this party." Cid said while standing up and dragging Yax towards the tent he shared with Ivory. "Tomorrow is another day where we have to rise up and do our best to save the world." Even though he knew that all they were saving is themselves. And their friends. Well, that is his whole world, really. The forest was silent, darkness was endless, beasts were hiding. With closed eyes and half asleep, Blaze was sure that he can hear gods above laughing, louder and louder from that abyss they call home. ...___...

Title: Human Beast Summary: In the brutal world of organized crime, where weakness means death, Toji Rakos finds himself caught in an unforgiving war between rival gangs. Once just a fighter trying to survive, he is quickly pulled into a larger game where power and betrayal dictate everything. At the center of the conflict stands Black Chaos, the city's most feared criminal syndicate, led by the ruthless Xenon Kaiser—a man obsessed with building an unstoppable empire. But within the organization, cracks begin to form. Kain Vales, one of the syndicate’s high-ranking leaders, secretly plots to tear it apart for his own gain. As tensions rise, alliances shatter, and betrayal becomes a way of life. Toji must decide whether to remain a pawn in this deadly game or rise as a force capable of reshaping the underworld. With every battle he fights, the truth becomes clearer—trust is an illusion, and only strength rules this world. ### Main Characters 1. **Togi Rakus** – "The Human Beast" **Age:** 23 **Appearance:** - Dark, tousled hair hinting at a life of battle and harsh conditions. - Piercing eyes that blaze with defiance and rage. - Athletic, muscular build with old battle scars or tattoos telling stories of his suffering. - Wears dark combat gear designed for agile movement in fierce fights. **Background:** - Grew up in a harsh environment, losing his family at a young age due to chaos and betrayal, driving him into the world of crime and combat to prove himself. **Personality Traits:** - Intelligent and strategic in combat, able to exploit his opponents' weaknesses. - Possesses an iron will and unyielding determination despite the pain and wounds. - Characterized by anger and stubbornness, and doesn't trust others easily. --- 2. **Nacht** – "Shadow of the Night" **Age:** Around 25-26 **Appearance:** - Striking white hair giving him a distinctive, mysterious look. - Cold eyes that reveal little emotion, reflecting a hard-earned wisdom and calm from tough experiences. - Sharp, slender facial features; often seen wearing a long coat and hat that obscure parts of his face, enhancing his enigmatic aura. - Dresses in elegant black attire aiding in blending into shadows during nighttime movements. **Background:** - Raised in tough conditions, mastering the arts of combat and stealth, with a high ability for planning and execution even in the darkest situations. **Personality Traits:** - Quiet and laconic; serves as the wise voice that balances Togi's fury. - Relies more on intellect and logic than brute strength, meticulous in his tasks. --- 3. **Ryu Aklans** – "The Ghost Genius" **Age:** 24 **Appearance:** - Long, sleek white hair adding to his cold and mysterious demeanor. - Sharp, cold facial features, giving him the appearance of a ghost slipping through the shadows. - Wears a sleek black suit or combat attire hiding his identity, adding to his air of secrecy. - Deep eyes with a calculating, cold gaze. **Background:** - The mastermind behind many schemes within the "Black Chaos," possessing high analytical and strategic abilities under pressure. - Holds a mysterious past and personal motives driving him towards achieving justice by his own means. **Personality Traits:** - Silent, precise, and analytical, making decisions based purely on logic without emotional influence. - Serves as the stabilizing element balancing the harsh external world and his own mysterious background. --- ### Supporting Characters 1. **Xenon Kaiser** – "The Black Emperor" **Age:** Estimated in his 30s **Appearance:** - Elegant and imposing; wears dark suits with metallic details showcasing his power and authority. - Well-groomed hair and beard, giving him a regal and intimidating presence. - Cold, sharp gaze that makes anyone feel he is merciless. **Background:** - Grew up in painful conditions, losing his parents in a bloody massacre, prompting him to form a criminal empire built on strength and betrayal.

If mercy and kindness can't save the world, then this time, I choose violence. I was reborn in death, like sin under the blazing sun.——Ethan Cole Huff... What’s going on? There’s a flight attendant with a D-cup sleeping next to me!? Did I really get reborn!? Back to fifteen days before the zombie apocalypse game starts!? [Ding! Congratulations, lucky one! You’ve been granted a one-time chance to be reborn, along with a spatial storage ring!] [Ding! Please choose: Join the humans or the zombies?] A cheat ability, and a storage ring!? If I choose to be human, I can stockpile supplies, hang out with different women in a safehouse... Isn’t this the perfect start for a post-apocalyptic hero? “So this time, I choose... zombies!” God: “Idiot!!! If I’d known, I would’ve given this rebirth chance to someone else!”

Well, it seems that my previous synopsis was not very clear, but the story goes like this: the protagonist, a normal guy, who dies, screws up in front of a Goddess who was going to reincarnate him, and as punishment she reincarnates him as a woman, but after a few years, thanks to a method, he can become a man again, but only temporarily..... Will the protagonist be able to satisfy his endless desire? will he even survive in this world, which is not the fantasy he expected? We will find out. “As for genres, there's a little bit of everything: Harem, Romance, Comedy, Yandere, Yuri, MILFs, Lolis, Elves,woman-beast, Demons, Dragons, Giantes, Priestesses, Androids, Oyakodon, Netori,Group Action, a little bit of SM, and much more. If it captures your interest, great!!!”. Here is the original synopsis>>>>> “Wait, you turned me into a woman just because I imagined that? I didn’t know you could read minds, that’s not fair!” (He had defiled her in his imagination in five different ways, each worse than the last). After his death, a goddess reincarnated him in another world. But his uncontrollable lust angered the deity, who decided to punish him by turning him into a woman. “Stop!!... don’t make that choice,” sounded an old voice But, through an encounter beyond the realm of possibility, he learns the truth about his situation: this world is not the fantasy he thought it to be. It can become brutal if neglected. He also discovers a method to transform back into a man. Now, determined to conquer this new life and a battle for power in which even the gods are involved, he seeks revenge against a fate that now only exists in his memories. begins to carve out her own path in this new reality, a second chance created by those who sacrificed far more than she could have ever imagined. PS: If anyone wonders about the difference between the name on the cover and the title of the novel, it's because I couldn't change the name. which now thinking about it, is quite confusing.

[Ding! Sorceress Beauty Merlin from Camelot has added you to a chat group full of beautiful maidens!] [Ding! You've claimed the title of Supreme Demon Lord!] [Ding! Fairy Queen Ophelia tagged you in a post!] [Ding! Medusa sent you some of her spicy videos, shut your blinds before watching!] [Ding! Your dog has been transformed into the Ancient Black Dragon Veligrpyh!] James Kang, once the youngest heir to the multi-trillion-dollar Hart Global Corporation, has everything anyone could dream of: money, luxury, and freedom. But his life is hollow—friends are fake, family distant, and his days are a blur of shallow extravagance. One late, lonely night, James gets a notification: [Congratulations! You have been added to the Ancient Multiverse Chatroom!] Thinking it's some cringy online role-playing game, he decides to entertain himself and plays along, proclaiming himself the "Supreme Demon Lord." The group, filled with titles like: [Princess of the Azure Seas] [Dragon Emperor of Ashvale] [Goblin Slayer Supreme] [High Priestess of the Sun] [Fafnir, the Pet Wyvern] And they seemed hilariously invested in their roles. What starts as a joke takes a bizarre turn. The more Leon participates, the more he notices strange phenomena: glowing runes on his skin, magic artifacts materializing from nowhere, an elder dragon in his garage, and a sudden mastery of dark magic. Things escalate when a private group chat, run by a perverted female King Arthur, invites him to [The Table of Beauties], a circle of god-tier roleplayers… or so he thinks. Soon, James learns the truth. The chat is an interdimensional nexus connecting real worlds where magic, legends, and gods exist. His casual banter and fake roleplay have turned him into a living, breathing Demon Lord, complete with a castle in Hell, loyal monster armies, and reality-warping powers. To make matters even crazier, his “friends” start visiting Earth, and they’re nothing like he imagined! ･･･ Discord: https://discord.gg/XRq3VeasqQ

"Are you not scared it might be poisoned?" Abrielle's asked Cedric who drank the wine without hesitation. Cedric leaned closer to her with his head crooked on her neck, his warm intoxicating breath trickling on her skin. His hoarse voice came out lightly. "If the poison is given by my wife, I will drink it without hesitation. It will be an honour to die in your hands." Abrielle's mouth fell agape, stunned by his words. What was wrong with his head? Cedric then bit the tip of her ear to distract her from her thoughts. "Now I have done your bidding, dear wife; it is time you do mine. How about we get rid of this restriction on your body?" Abrielle's face flushed red. This sly scum. She could not wait to kill him. **** Being transmigrated to your favourite novel would be anyone's dream, well, except for Hazel. Hazel, a world-class writer, was transmigrated into her book, "The Dragons and the priestess." after she died in an unfortunate accident a day before her first date with her long-time crush. She was already cussing her luck until she was hit by a double tragedy. Hazel was now Abrielle, the Villainess of the novel, who was destined to die at her husband's hand, Prince Cedric. Struck with this tragedy, Abrielle attempted to escape the border before her wedding but failed miserably. Forced to marry the heartless first prince of Darconia in a marriage that could only be broken with death as the escape, Abrielle came up with another plan."A hundred ways to kill her husband." Abrielle, who finds herself in the middle of the messed up plot of her novel, tries to navigate this world by trying several methods to kill her husband because she refuses to die by her creation's hand. But why does, despite multiple attempts of trying to kill this heartless prince, he refuse to die and just keeps on bothering Abrielle? He should be interested in the female lead and not the villainess! Why don't you join this epic journey and see how Abrielle's and Cedric's story unfold? Would she be able to escape her fate? ***** Note: Abrielle's story starts from the pre-sequel of her actual book The Dragons and the priestess where she discovers how different this world is from her actual book. She tries to navigate the unknown from a disadvantaged stand as a weak talentless noble lady before the actual plot starts

In a not-so-distant future, Earth is thrown into chaos by a weird alien ship that crashes and starts leaking spiritual energy all over the place. This energy messes with the planet’s ecosystem, making everything mutate—animals, plants, even people. It’s like nature’s gone wild, with some folks getting crazy supernatural powers while others struggle to survive against mutated creatures and power-hungry groups trying to take control. In the middle of all this craziness, Amira Hailen—a tough-as-nails ex-special forces assassin with a complicated past—gets a second shot at life. Thanks to a mysterious ally’s Mental Transference powers, she’s sent back in time, waking up with the ability to control ice. Determined to keep humanity afloat, she gathers her old crew and turns them into a reliable team amid all the chaos. Meanwhile, Aiden Emberstorm—a fiery elite operative—gets fed up with the government’s weak response to the crisis. With his own fire powers blazing, he ditches the bureaucracy and teams up with his battalion to protect innocent lives. He becomes a symbol of resistance, taking on mutated beasts and rogue factions while trying to restore some order. When Amira and Aiden cross paths, it’s not exactly love at first sight. Their icy and fiery personalities clash, but they can’t deny the need to join forces. They both want the same thing: a sanctuary where survivors can be safe. So, they decide to work together, hatching a plan to take down the alien ship before it can call in reinforcements for a full-scale invasion. Amid epic battles, unexpected alliances, and a budding romance, Amira and Aiden must face both their inner demons and the alien threat. It’s a fight for survival in a world that’s gone wild, with everything at stake—including their own hearts.

"When the lowliest Omega barista sinks his teeth into the Alpha Queen's gland, our love becomes the weapon that shatters the world." As the most oppressed Omega, he'd never tasted "being loved"—until his feral claws tore through shackles that night, locking with the Arctic blaze in his sovereign's eyes. She who reigned supreme over the Alpha hierarchy defied the Covenant for him, her glacial armor dissolving where their skin met. Now their fated marks blaze in clasped palms while her frostblade severs the Blackthorn Council's lies, this lawless passion upending a thousand years of hierarchy far beyond mere escape. As the crimson moon rises, the world roars its ultimatum: "Perish together, or rewrite existence as one."

His life was full, he learnt all he could learn and achieved all the ranks he could achieve. Yet he had nothing left to be satisfied with, neither death interested him, nor life itself. As a teacher, he had achieved all the academic honours. Yet he had no idea what was coming my way. Everything was ready at the bidding of a spirit that was wandering around, waiting to be extinguished. [GODNET] It's the perfect place where he can get all the information, and see everything. A place where he can cover everything while he continues his teaching at the Magic Academy. It was definitely God's way of rewarding him. Now he reigns as one of the highest-ranking teachers and spends his days creating demon kings, elven queens, human heroes, great blacksmiths, holy priests and priestesses with my own hands. It is a chance he has been given, a chance to hold the world in the palm of his hand.

[Linguistics Skill: Lv0 (7/10)] [Apothecary Skill: Lv1 (15/100)] [Knight Breathing Skill: Lv2 (36/200)] [Knight Breathing Skill Experience Point +1] ------ In the year 3077 of the Berta calendar, during the era of confusion before wizards had reached the throne, he brought them 'Straight A Student Panel.' He stepped into the sorcerer world, perfected sorcerer knowledge, like a bright moon dispelling the mists of the era. He was Ivan Marichardon, a pioneer of knowledge, he blazed trails for the way of the sorcerer.

In every being, a soul, a spirit, or a core, exists that tethers the consciousness into the solid plain. Witness as how a little spark from who was once a blazing flame, regained what once was lost. "I died and..." grins "...that started my life" What happens when an assassin transmigrated to a cultivation world? They rise through a mountain of corpse to reach the skies. But.... What of an assassin whose enemy turns out to be themselves? A world where magic and cultivation co-exist? People say "Keep moving forward". What if the way forward, is to go back to where she begun?

Ethan Cross was a king in his own right—ruthless, brilliant, and feared. But betrayal came swift and brutal, leaving him bleeding out in a cold alley, his empire stolen by men too weak to claim it themselves. Then a voice, dark and seductive, offered him a choice: Die forgotten… or rise anew. Ethan awakens in a new world—not as himself, but as Damien Voss, the infamous Dark Overlord of Eclipsed Destiny, a villain fated to die at the hands of the so-called hero. But this time, the story won’t go as written. Armed with the Harem Domination System, he gains strength through conquest—each woman he claims granting him unimaginable power. In a world where men are weak and women rule, Damien is the only exception—a force both feared and desired. As he bends noblewomen, warrior queens, and divine priestesses to his will, he reshapes his fate, rewriting the game itself. But the original protagonist still lurks in the shadows, and the gods who scripted this world will not accept their villain taking the throne so easily. In a world of power and passion, Damien Voss will take everything. Because this time, the Dark Overlord doesn’t fall.He reigns.

She makes me feel hate, anger, desire, lust and something even more dangerous – love. ***** Amelia (Amy) Shawls, the legitimate and perfect princess of real estate mogul, and serving senator, Gregory Shawls, had it all –wealth, beauty, brain and a fiance who doted on her. But amidst her plenty admirers and few haters, were her vile stepmother and her envious stepsister, who sought to destroy her and take away her inheritance. Amelia's seemingly perfect life took a dark and scary turn on the eve before her celebrity marriage, when she gets a text message from her fiance, Jerry, asking her to meet him up at their favourite restaurant. On her way, Amelia is kidnapped and taken to an unknown location where she narrowly escapes her abductors only to end up crashing into a river. When Amelia finally regained consciousness a week later, she discovered that her life and everything she ever loved and worked for had been stolen from her by those who claimed to love her. Vengeful, she strikes a deal with the handsome but vicious devil, who rescued her from the jaws of death. ----- Meet Blaze Anderson, the charming but ruthless CEO of the Andex group. His heart is as cold as ice and his mere name caves terror in the heart of people. Blaze harboured a deep resentment against Amelia's entire family and would stop at nothing to see all of them, including Amelia destroyed. What would happen when the line between deep hatred and passion slowly thins out? Would Amelia ever consent to love after learning the bitter truth behind Blaze's assistance?

“You belong to me now, Amelia.Every breath you take,every step you make —it’s all mine” She lifts her chin,eyes blazing with defiance. “Is that what you tell yourself Arnold? That I belong to you?Tell what happens when the one thing you thought you controlled is the one thing that destroys you?” Arnold didn’t marry Amelia for love. He married her for vengeance, a carefully crafted plan to make her family suffer for the sins of the past. Breaking her was supposed to be easy. But Amelia is not weak. She refuses to bow to a man who sees her as nothing more than a pawn. She fights him, challenges him, and with every battle, she forces him to face the one thing he thought he buried long ago in his heart. The war between them rages with blistering intensity, desire tangling with hate, passion clashing with pain. But when the lies unravel and the truth is exposed, Amelia is faced with a choice—can she love a man who built their marriage on deception, or will Arnold’s obsession with revenge cost him the only woman who could have saved him?

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! This is the story of Ava Harley, a young student on a scholarship in one of the best higher institutions in the country. Off school hours, she worked part-time to take of herself and her little brother after the death of their parents. But an accidental encounter at her workplace marked the beginning of the spiraling events in her life which put her in the path of the heirs of two powerful rival families and their dramas. Live the tale, and tell the story.

The clock ticked past midnight, each second echoing like a hammer in the hollow silence of the apartment. Rain lashed against the windows, the storm outside mirroring the tempest brewing in Emily’s chest. She sat rigid on the couch, her fingers digging into the upholstery, eyes fixed on the door. David’s keys jingled in the lock, his laughter—warm and carefree—seeping through the wood before he did. He stumbled in, tie askew, the sharp tang of bourbon on his breath. But it wasn’t the alcohol that made her stomach churn. It was the cloying sweetness of jasmine perfume clinging to his collar—a scent that didn’t belong to her. “Where have you been?” Emily’s voice trembled, though she’d rehearsed the question a hundred times in her head. David froze, his smile dissolving. “Work ran late. You know how it is.” “Work ends at six, David. It’s *midnight*.” She stood, her legs unsteady. “And since when do you wear lipstick to the office?” His hand flew to the smudge of crimson on his white sleeve—a shade too bold, too *alive* for the muted tones of their marriage. His face hardened. “You’re imagining things.” “Am I?” She stepped closer, the jasmine scent now suffocating. “Or is it *Jane* from accounting? The one who ‘just needs your help’ every time I call?” His laugh was a cold blade. “You’re paranoid. Always picking fights—” “Paranoid?” Her voice cracked. “You haven’t touched me in months! You come home smelling like *her*, lying to my face—” “Enough!” He slammed his fist on the table, a vase rattling. “I’m tired of your nagging! What do you even do all day? Sit here and wait to accuse me?” The words struck deeper than any slap. Emily’s breath hitched. “I gave up my career for you. For *us*—” “Us?” He sneered. “There *is* no ‘us.’ Just you, digging through my things like a desperate—” She didn’t see his hand move. The crack of his palm against her cheek split the air, her head snapping sideways. She stumbled, clutching the wall as the taste of copper bloomed on her tongue. David loomed over her, his eyes wild, foreign. “You… you pushed me to this,” he hissed, grabbing his coat. “Clean yourself up. You’re pathetic.” The door slammed. Emily slid to the floor, tears mingling with the blood on her lip. Outside, thunder roared. But beneath the pain, a spark ignited—a flicker of defiance. Her gaze landed on the shattered vase, its jagged pieces glinting in the lamplight. *Pathetic.* The word echoed, twisting into a vow. She would rise. Not for him. Not for “us.” But to make him regret the day he underestimated the woman he’d reduced to ashes. -**Chapter One: The Scent of Betrayal (Continued)** The air hung thick with venom. David’s chest heaved, his earlier bravado fraying at the edges. Emily wiped her bleeding lip with the back of her hand, her eyes blazing. “You think Jane *wants* you?” she spat, her voice a razor. “Or does she just pity the man who needs to steal confidence from a bottle and affairs to feel alive?” David’s jaw twitched. “Shut up.” “Why? Because it’s true?” She laughed, cold and sharp. “You’re a cliché, David. A middle-aged fraud in a tailored suit. Even your *precious* promotion—did you earn it, or did you cry your way into it like you did when your father called you a disappointment?” He lunged forward, but she sidestepped, her words relentless. “Jane must be desperate. Or blind. Tell me, does she know you couldn’t even—” “I said *shut up*!” he roared, his composure crumbling. “Couldn’t even *what*?” she taunted, stepping closer. “Finish a sentence? A marriage? Or is that why you’re so bad in—” The slap exploded like a gunshot. Emily’s head whipped sideways, her body crumpling to the floor. The world blurred—a kaleidoscope of shattered glass and spinning shadows. Her cheek burned, but worse was the silence that followed, broken only by her shaky breaths.

‘Did I… die?!’ *** Year 2026, June 1st, the revolutionary video game, Warstar made its debut. Perfectly coded with revolutionary graphics, a perfect RPG setting, and a rich world where players could choose from 5 main classes, either of a Blademaster, Mage, Mechanic, Combat Mage, and Psychics, it took the world by storm. The rise of God-level players made the game’s popularity even more explosive, turning it into full-time jobs for pro players. Noah Harrington was a God-level player, the player who received the exalted nickname as the Godfather of Warstar. But even God-level players get old. Noah was not just your avid gamer, he was one who reveled in the competitive spirit of the game, the stakes, and most importantly, the euphoria of winning an elite end-to-end game. He was a warrior, a warmonger, but he was getting slowed down by age and so he was chosen by a mysterious power to be transported inside the game. When an expert pro player of a revolutionary video game suddenly finds himself reincarnated inside the game with unprecedented SSS-Ranked unique skills, what does he do? ---- (Congratulations young warmonger! You have completed the requirements to become a true Warstar!) (You will be transported inside the game in 5 seconds!) (00:00:05) (00:00:04) ---- Noah’s life and career was suddenly turned upside down but he embraced it. ‘This is an opportunity, and I’ll take it!’ ‘I’ll be King again!’ Watch Noah blaze a record-breaking path to the peak of Warstar with his new reincarnated avatar, Lord Doom.

I can't help falling for you. you've unraveled me in ways I never thought possible... -------------- Imagine you go to work like every other day, but you never expected to confront an agent of death, an event that will change your life forever. Natasha was having a regular day at work until life threw a curveball—she meet and confronts Drogen, a grim reaper, in the garage, talk about tough luck. And just when things couldn’t get any worse… bam! a car crash. Dead? Yeah. But not for long. Drogen broke every grim reaper rule and brought her back to life, convinced she was the key to ending his curse. Now they’re bound by a blood pact, and things start getting weird. Natasha experiences flashes of a forgotten past—a past that’s somehow tied to Drogen. A meeting that started with fear and death soon transforms into a sweet, passionate love experience that neither of them could resist and she finds herself helplessly falling in love with this mysterious being. But here's the thing, these two were never supposed to meet again. Excerpt: Drogen's expression softened as he stared down at her lips, a rare glimpse of raw desire shining in his eyes. "You know," he began, his voice dropping to a whisper, "I've been desperately wanting to do this since you hugged me." Before she could protest, his lips claimed hers, soft but insistent, catching her completely off guard. Her breath hitched as his tongue teased hers, coaxing a response. She froze for a moment, her heart racing wildly, but as his warmth enveloped her, she gave in, kissing him back. Her hesitation melted away as his touch deepened, slow and gentle, yet ignited sparks through her whole being. His hands found her waist, pulling her closer until there was no space left between them. She gasped softly when she felt his bulge pressed hard against her, her cheeks heating in response. He didn't seem to care—if anything, it turned him on even more. His grip tightened as though he couldn't get enough of her, his kisses growing bolder, more demanding, yet still carrying an undeniable tenderness. Her fingers gripped his shirt for balance, holding on as the intensity of his touch left her breathless. He kissed her like he was savoring her, like every second mattered, and it sent a thrill through her. Every brush of his lips, every press of his body against hers, made her forget where she was. All she could feel was him. Finally, he pulled back, their foreheads resting together as they tried to catch their breath. His voice was low and rough, full of longing. "You're driving me crazy, Nat." Her lips were still tingling from his kisses as she met his gaze, her own voice trembling but steady. "Then don't stop." His dark eyes blazed with desire, and a faint smile touched his lips. "You don't know what you're asking for," he murmured, his hand slipping lower, his touch firm yet careful, as if she might disappear if he wasn't careful. "Maybe I do," she whispered, a small smile playing on her lips despite the way her heart pounded in her chest. Something in his expression softened, but the hunger in his eyes remained. She had undone him completely, and for once, he didn't want to fight it. Whatever this was, he wasn't letting go, and neither was she. For fans of forbidden love, a rebellious heroine, steamy romance, dark fantasy, a tragic past life and happy endings, this book is for you TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains R18 scenes, detailed descriptions of violence, cruelty, murder and death.

The Chronicles of the Elemental Rings follows the epic journey of Arjun, a gifted warrior and elemental mage, as he sets out to retrieve five legendary rings—Space, Time, Power, Light, and Darkness. These mystical artifacts hold the key to both unimaginable power and his ultimate goal: rescuing his twin sister, Nandini, who is imprisoned within the Space Ring by the sinister Rakshasa Cult. Accompanied by a diverse band of allies—a priestess, a mage assassin, a cunning thief, a knight princess, a wise sword master, and a mysterious girl linked to the rings—Arjun must navigate treacherous landscapes, ancient secrets, and deadly adversaries. As they race against time, they uncover a dark prophecy: the cult seeks to resurrect the dreaded demon lord Hiranya, threatening to plunge the land of Kishkindha into eternal darkness. Filled with high-stakes adventure, deep friendships, and a battle between light and shadow, The Chronicles of the Elemental Rings is a gripping tale of courage, destiny, and the power of hope in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

Imagination was the eye of the soul, the beginning of creation. Despite her immense power, the Supreme Goddess of Mysterious Origin had to seal herself after saving the world from the threat of destruction. However, she was sent to another world by the universe's will. Ely was a girl suffering from partial memory loss. She was known as the shrine priestess of the Sacred Mountain. One day, she received the holy mission to unseal her Goddess Master. She got her priorities straight. However... The pets she adopted became the Demon Kings, capable of suppressing the world. The tree she planted became the World Tree, forming a bridge between heaven and earth. The passerby who received enlightenment from her became the Sage who led the entire generation. The disciples she nurtured became bigshots known across the three worlds. When she looked back... The street painter who pestered her for her handicrafts and paintings turned out to be a God. The young priestess she recruited was actually the number one saintess from the Divine World. She was known as the holy saintess. Yet, she still referred to herself as a mortal.

An ordinary office worker named Kenji Saito meets with a tragic end in a car accident. But only to wake up in an entirely different world filled with magic and terrifying creatures. Tsukiyomi, a celestial being, greets him and informs him that he has been reincarnated into Eldoria, a magic-and-monster-ruled world. Besides, unlike most heroes out there, he does not possess the brute strength but instead will depend on his brains and cunning. Hauling Kenji into a world filled with goblins, wolves, slimes, and even dragons, Kenji promptly realizes that force alone isn't going to cut it in keeping him alive. Such an amazing 12 personalized entourage, the young man's alliance includes a noble swordsman, a cunning rogue, a stoic mage, a beastman warrior, and many more. Yet the worst part of all is being coupled with Aiko-a fierce, sharp-witted priestess who can freeze water with her demeanor, though their continuous incitements cause the building of a strong, tortuous romance. Together with his companions, Kenji finds a way through dungeons and countries. This is by way of winning clever tactics outsmarting enemies—trick goblins to fight each other, overthink bandits, and negotiate with dragons, to name a few. Below the surface, however, lurks a dark uprising that sought to plunge Eldoria into chaos. With every fight, Kenji proves that brain can win over brawn; however, with betrayal, anti-taboo magic, and an age-old prophecy coming to light, will cleverness be enough to keep Kenji's new family and challenge a woman he loves? This is a story of strategy, survival, and romance. Kami no Michibiki has mystery and suspense and offers adventure in a uniquely imagined fantasy world.

Kai’s life was small—coffee-stained mornings, cracked recipes, and a system in his head that tweaked toasters and dough like it was nothing. Then the sky shattered. Aliens—Skraiths, jagged and brutal—invaded, tearing his city apart with green-glowing weapons and relentless claws. Superhumans rose to fight back, fire and lightning blazing through the chaos, but Kai’s world crumbled with them. Hiding in his apartment, Kai stumbles on blood—human and alien, smeared on his wall after a superhuman battle. His system, once just a tinker’s tool, awakens, offering him a choice: mimic their powers, temporary and wild, through the blood itself. Desperate, he takes it—stealing pyrokinesis, then electrokinesis, then kinetic energy, each power burning through him, fading fast. But it’s not enough. Armed with a humming Skraith weapon and a body tougher from alien blood, Kai joins a ragtag crew of enhanced fighters—Liv, Rylan, Jace, and Tucker—scraping to survive in a warzone where every shadow hides death. As Skraiths swarm and the city burns, Kai’s system pushes him deeper, analyzing, integrating, crafting minor enhancements—durability, strength, sparks of power that could make him a target or a savior. Government factions, rogue scientists, and the aliens themselves start sniffing around, drawn to his strange tech and blood-stolen abilities. By the time Kai crafts his first super-powered enhancement—an artificial strength boost—he’s no longer just a tinkerer. He’s on the edge of something bigger, something dangerous, where blood and sparks could forge a hero—or break him entirely. In a world unraveling, Kai’s fight for survival becomes a desperate race to master his system, outrun the Skraiths, and confront the truth: the power he’s chasing might destroy him—or remake the world.

Betrayed. Devoured. Forgotten. After struggling for ten years in a world overrun by zombies and ruthless survivors, Ethan Blake was betrayed by his closest allies and left to die in a swarm of the undead. But just as his consciousness faded, he was reborn to the day before the apocalypse began. This time, he awakens with a cheat-like ability—"Cataclysm Control"—the power to summon and manipulate natural disasters. With this gift, he will seize control of the apocalypse itself and annihilate those who once deceived him. But he is not alone in his second life. Olivia Moore, the most powerful psychic warrior of the last era, also returns with her past memories. This time, she refuses to let betrayal take everything from her again. Thunderhound "Blaze", his once-loyal dog who died protecting him, is now reborn and evolves into an S-tier beast with lightning powers. Shadowcat "Phantom", a mysterious feline with space-bending abilities, bonds with Olivia, adding an enigmatic wildcard to their survival team. Together, they will rewrite the fate of the apocalypse.

Akiyo Oshima was a successful man, with wealth, status, and a perfect life. However, by giving in to the temptation of betrayal, he awakened the wrath of the one entity he should have never angered—his girlfriend, Sayuri, who turned out to be Death itself. As punishment, Sayuri cursed him. Akiyo was stripped of his identity, his form, and even his gender. In every world, a new body would be created for him, allowing him to inherit memories and a random aspect of personality. Now, he must live as Shizune Accursed. But her new existence was far from a second chance. Trapped in an endless cycle of reincarnations, Shizune awakens in different worlds, with no control over her fate. And in each of those worlds, there's always a Yandere she has met or will meet, whose obsessive love inevitably leads her to her death—whether by possessive love, madness, or simply the need to have her all to themselves. Condemned to die over and over in the arms of those who love her in twisted ways, Shizune, in an attempt to understand the burden of manipulating others’ feelings, finds herself on a dangerous path. Will she survive and break this curse? Or will she remain forever trapped in a cycle where love is uncontrollable and always leads to death? Whether in a fantasy, futuristic, or modern world, where anything can happen, the question remains: who is really on Shizune's side? Are they allies she can trust, or just more Yanderes waiting for the perfect moment to seal her fate? Among men and women, even within her own family, Shizune will need to figure out who she can truly trust… before it’s too late. Discord server link to view images = https://discord.gg/c5m4H2jnw9

Life in a noble house isn’t all luxury. Luan Meskevela never expected to wake up as the third son of a powerful duke. But when he’s transported into the world of Sigil Online, he finds himself gifted with two rare and powerful Sigils—abilities that make him a force to be reckoned with. Now, Luan's got more than wealth on his mind. He’ll charm a priestess, exploit a merchant guild, and maybe even befriend a spirit or two—if it gets him a better vintage of wine. With a mix of charm, wealth, and newfound power, he courts beautiful women, explores the world around him, and builds connections that could shape his future. Yet, beneath the surface, political intrigue and family rivalries threaten to disrupt his carefree life. In this new world, Luan plays for the thrill, not just for power. But as he enjoys the perks of his life, he soon realizes that every decision has consequences, and the people around him may not always be what they seem.

In the world of underground racing, reputations are earned on the asphalt, where speed and skill determine the apex predators of the night. Enter the realm of “Street Racing” a gripping tale of adrenaline, intrigue, and personal revelation that throttles into the life of an unexpected hero—Zhuifeng, the enigmatic God of Racing. Zhuifeng’s life is a maze of contradictions. Known for his impulsive demeanor and penchant for drinking, he hides a legendary prowess on the race circuit—a talent so profound it could elevate him from obscurity to infamy overnight. However, Zhuifeng carries a burden that keeps him on edge, a secret tethered to a mysterious past and a future precariously balanced on the turn of his steering wheel. Join Feng as he blazes a trail through jaw-dropping rally stages and nail-biting showdowns, winning hearts and confronting the shadows of his past. Prepare to be swept away by a saga where the road to truth accelerates at full throttle…and not everyone crosses the finish line. _____________________________ Discord: https://discord.gg/4a56fVCB Read Ahead At: https://lightnovelking.blogspot.com/

Juga dikenal sebagai BAB, seri novel cinta danmei/anak laki-laki Cina terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! Sebuah kisah modern dengan sentuhan fiksi ilmiah: seorang pemuda elit dengan sisi gelap mengembangkan hubungan yang dalam dan agresif dengan mantan dokternya. Kaya dan tampan, namun mentalnya tidak stabil - He Yu kembali ke rumah dari luar negeri dengan satu tujuan: memenangkan hati Xie Xue, gadis impiannya. Namun, selama kepergiannya, dia telah merawat lebih dari sekadar perasaan bertepuk sebelah tangan. Dia harus menghadapi dendamnya yang sudah lama dipendam terhadap saudara laki-laki Xie Xue yang terlalu protektif, Xie Qingcheng, yang tidak menganggap He Yu mampu mencintai. Namun sejarah tidak mudah ditulis ulang. Sebagai mantan dokter He Yu, Xie Qingcheng adalah satu-satunya orang di dunia yang benar-benar memahami penyakit mental He Yu yang tidak stabil. Ketika keduanya terlibat dalam sebuah insiden ledakan yang mengungkap rahasia gelap, kecurigaan Xie Qingcheng tentang He Yu terkonfirmasi. Sekarang, He Yu harus menghadapi iblisnya sendiri... termasuk obsesi gelapnya terhadap Xie Qingcheng. Fantasi urban dari Tiongkok yang dibangun berdasarkan hasrat antara dua pria (danmei) ini merupakan seri novel terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun. Edisi bahasa Inggris Seven Seas akan menyertakan sampul dan ilustrasi interior yang eksklusif dan baru.

In the eastern forests of Edenia, the most peaceful continent in the realm of Tanasma, a small village rests under the watchful eye of the new sheriff, Barry. Little do the townsfolk know, their protector leads a dark double life - for Barry is a powerful mutant with the ability to transform into a terrifying wolf-like beast. His very existence is a crime in this world of technological wonders and precise genetic ordering. Barry was once the dreaded serial killer known as The Calendar, who earned his grisly moniker by slaughtering victims based on the day of the month. If today was the 5th, five lives would be gruesomely taken. For a decade, he spread fear and bloodshed across the land, until he grew weary of the butchery and his insatiable hunger for violence. Seeking redemption, Barry hung up his murderous ways and pursued a path of righteousness as a lawman in the sleepy hamlet. However, his bloody past is not so easily escapable. The Capitol Patrol Guard, tasked with neutralizing genetic abnormalities like Barry, has kept his case file open. As a level three mutant - one of the highest and most dangerous classification - Barry remains a top priority target for detainment or termination. The cold and merciless CPG agents scour the countryside, leaving no stone unturned in their quest to capture the former serial killer. Despite Barry's best efforts to lay low, his new role as sheriff inevitably brings him into conflict and chaos that he cannot avoid. His hair-trigger temper, honed from years of depravity, constantly threatens to unravel the fragile life of righteousness he has tried to construct. A simple domestic dispute can quickly escalate into a blazing confrontation with Barry's inner beast unleashed. When a routine call goes terribly awry, Barry finds himself squaring off against a sinister foe who revels in tormenting him and dredging up the ghastly memories of his past life. An epic game of cat-and-mouse begins between the two adversaries. Barry must keep his true mutant nature hidden from the suspicious townsfolk, even as he finds himself transforming more frequently into the raging wolf-monster within. As the stakes ramp higher, Barry's former CPG hunters close in on his trail, driven by their uncompromising duty to neutralize the genetically impure at any cost. With his murderous id threatening to resurface and the unrelenting CPG agents closing in, Barry faces a climactic decision - will he fully reembrace his wolf-like killer instincts to survive, or can he hold true to his path of redemption? In the end, there is no outrunning one's true nature. After an earth-shattering final confrontation, Barry stands amidst the rubble, his wolf-like visage bared to the world. The village lays in smoldering ruin. The unstoppable CPG forces have been momentarily routed, but more will inevitably come. Barry howls defiantly, having fully re-awakened to his primal, bloodthirsty self. The Calendar has been reborn - and this time, there is no redemption to be found.