Steel Magnolias

Once every 10,000 years, the heavens open, and the Mortal Realm is cast into turmoil. The Great Reset begins—a cosmic reckoning where empires fall, beasts awaken, and only the strongest carve their names into eternity. For those who survive, the path to the Astral Realm and the right to claim divinity awaits. Raikai, a warrior forged in storms, wields the power of the Celestial Iron Body Cultivation, his flesh tempered into living steel. His Death Arms—twin scythes bound by chains—dance like a mythological dragon, crackling with lightning, capturing and tearing apart those who stand in his way. Beside him stands Shinryu, swift and precise, blessed by the Celestial Tiger. His Death Arms, a pair of white leather gloves with retractable claws, strike with divine speed—every slash a whisper of the heavens’ fury. Together, they ascend the path of blood and power, bound by brotherhood yet tested by fate. Their bond is their greatest strength, but in a world where the Death Arms grow with their wielders—feeding on their victories and failures—power often demands a terrible price. As the 10,000-year Reset begins, ancient titans stir, forgotten sects rise from the shadows, and primordial beasts long thought extinct awaken. The heavens will bear witness as Raikai and Shinryu defy the gods—or die trying. In an age where flesh is reforged into iron and weapons evolve alongside the soul—two brothers will challenge destiny itself!

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.

They said magic died with the dragons. They were wrong. In the frost-scarred kingdom of Drakonia, where steel sings and survival is etched into every stone, Liam Volgunder is a failure. Untouched by the legendary swordsmanship of his lineage, he's a disgrace to his family, a target for his siblings' scorn. But in a hidden crypt, a forbidden power awakens, marking him with a stigma of ice – a heretical magic long banished from the realm. Now, Liam's unwanted gift is Drakonia's only hope. A brutal tournament reveals his terrifying potential and exposes a demonic taint festering within the noble houses. While a zealous Holy Kingdom intervenes, a far greater threat amasses in the Eastern Wastes: the Rubak raiders, united under a ruthless chieftain who wields the same dark power that corrupted Liam's rival. Forced into a desperate alliance with his estranged brother and a mysterious warrior tied to his dead mother's past, Liam must master his volatile magic and unlock the secrets of a dangerous artifact – the Umbral Core. He'll journey into the heart of enemy territory, facing not only the savage Rubaks but his own inner demons, a legacy of ancient dragons, and a conspiracy that threatens to shatter the fragile peace of Aetheria. He'll learn that some secrets are best left buried, and that the price of power can be steeper than he ever imagined. Because in Drakonia, the only thing colder than the winter wind... is the magic that could save it, or consume it entirely.

The Divine Doctor's soul transmigrated into a female-dominated dynasty, where the original owner had an infamous reputation for cruelty and left behind a mess. Her house was empty, the thatched cottage leaked rain, and the grain bin was already bottoming out. Faced with her handsome husband and then glancing at her own homely appearance, she dashed on the grand avenue toward becoming a Steel Teeth Rabbit! Dare to covet her husband? Beat them up, there's nothing that can't be solved with fists! If there is, just keep on beating! Poor? Utilize Medical Skill, fragrances, textiles, fine food, wineries, get into business, open shops, hire workers, but wait a minute... Why does one after another always make a fuss about running away from home? Good, this time she'll be the one to skip out and let him worry, hmph!

Terra, Era of Humanity A boy was born in the Underground a lawless slum built atop ancient ruins buried deep within the earth a place where survival was a privilege and death was an expectation. He grew up never knowing the warmth of the sun never seeing the city above the supposed paradise beyond the cavern ceiling. But Cain refused to rot in the dark. A boy was born in the Underground, a lawless slum built atop ancient ruins, buried deep within the earth a place where survival was a privilege, and death was an expectation. He grew up never knowing the warmth of the sun, never seeing the city above, the supposed paradise beyond the cavern ceiling. But Cain refused to rot in the dark. The only way out? Become a Slayer. Slayers are humanity’s strongest warriors beings who wield the power of the Wraiths, the anomalies that haunt the world. Slayers transcend human limits gaining abilities that let them shatter steel and tear through mountains. The strongest of them are practically immortal their lifespans longer than the history of humanity itself. To escape the Underground Cain must slay a Wraith and earn his place in the world above. But is the city above truly paradise? Or will he have to turn it into the paradise he desires? ––––––– Support this novel by adding it to your library, leaving comments, and dropping a power stone! It is my first novel!(along side another I am relasing check it out on my profile the story starts of not as dark as this one)

The Dewan Group, also known as the Dewan Mushtaq Group (DMG), is one of Pakistan's most prominent and diversified industrial conglomerates. Established approximately 80 years ago, the group has evolved into a professionally managed entity with a significant presence in various sectors. Throughout the 1990s, DMG's flagship company, Dewan Salman Fibre, was recognized as the top-rated private company in Pakistan. The group's industrial diversity was unparalleled, encompassing nine listed companies across sectors such as textiles, synthetic fibers, sugar and allied products, oil and gas exploration, automotive assembly and parts manufacturing, cement, and general trading. In the automotive sector, DMG was notable for distributing luxury brands like BMW and Rolls Royce in Pakistan. The group also ventured into retail with DMART shops and employed approximately 16,000 individuals at its peak. Despite facing financial challenges in the late 2000s, including significant debt defaults, the Dewan Group has remained a key player in Pakistan's industrial landscape. Its commitment to economic growth and sectoral diversification continues to contribute significantly to the country's development. Today, the Dewan Group comprises over 17 companies, employing more than 12,000 personnel, with an annual turnover of around Rs. 46 billion (USD 759 million) and fixed assets exceeding Rs. 27 billion (USD 447 million).

From the depths of the Southsea Deep, a black dragon soared into the sky, unleashing an apocalyptic tsunami... Blazing fire spirits reduced towering cities of steel and concrete to ashes, walking away unscathed from the heart of nuclear explosions... Extraterrestrial deities sought to dominate the entire starry sea... This is a future where human technology has reached unprecedented heights. It is also an era of martial supremacy, where the tides of evolution surge violently. Jordan Parker, a martial cultivation student on the verge of taking his entrance exams, possesses a mysterious divine palace that allows him to envision the vast cosmos. In this unforgiving world, he struggles to carve his path forward. Years later… "My current flight speed is 122,682 meters per second. My explosive power is..." Parker streaked through the atmosphere at an altitude of approximately 180 kilometers above Blue Earth, his icy gaze locked onto the massive creature lurking in the dark void—its form eerily resembling the mythical dragons of legend. "You... are likely the strongest among all the invading demigods." "Unfortunately for you, I can now be called... the Martial God!"

This is the tale of Arin, a once kind-hearted and gentle child, now a man hardened by the cruelty of society and the brutal trials of life—a man transformed into a ruthless criminal, devoid of mercy. As his world was collapsing, fate transported him to a new realm. This world, more vicious and savage than his own, was steeped in magic and dark mysteries. Ironically, it was in this fearsome world that Arin, now an undead being, began to rediscover his lost humanity. Through battles and bloodshed, amidst the clash of sorcery and steel, he started to reclaim the compassion he once hated. This is not just a story of survival but a saga of transformation. Follow Arin’s journey as he rises to power, determined to become the ruler of this harsh world. In a twist of fate, he now seeks to save the very humanity he once wanted to destroy.

At the Academy of Veythar, where nobles and commoners clash in duels of steel and sorcery, Raine Vaelor, a former outlaw, becomes an unexpected contender for power. When an ancient prophecy claims he is destined to shape the world’s fate, nobles seek to control him, rivals vow to break him, and unseen forces move in the shadows. But what if the prophecy is wrong? As assassins close in and forbidden magic resurfaces, Raine must uncover the truth before he becomes a pawn in a game centuries in the making. In a world where power is an illusion, will he forge his own path—or be destroyed by a destiny that was never his to begin with?

The night was thick with mist, the full moon casting an eerie glow over the dense forest. Shadows stretched and twisted between the towering trees, whispering secrets carried by the wind. Somewhere in the distance, a wolf howled—a deep, mournful sound that sent a shiver down Lena’s spine. She shouldn’t have been here. The warnings were clear. No humans were to step beyond the boundary of the village after dark. Yet here she was, standing at the edge of the unknown, her pulse hammering in her ears. A snap of a twig behind her made her whirl around, heart pounding. But before she could react, a figure emerged from the darkness—a man, tall and imposing, his silver eyes gleaming like molten steel in the moonlight. “You shouldn’t be here,” he murmured, his voice a dangerous mix of warning and curiosity. Lena took a step back, her breath catching. There was something unnatural about him, something untamed. She could feel it in the way the air around him crackled with energy, in the way his gaze pinned her like a predator studying its prey. “I—” she started, but the words died on her lips when he took a step closer. His presence was overwhelming, his scent a mix of earth and something wilder, something that made her stomach twist in ways she didn’t understand. Then, as if the universe itself had decided to intervene, the clouds shifted, allowing the full moon’s light to fully illuminate him. And in that moment, Lena saw the truth. He wasn’t just a man. He was something else entirely. Something that shouldn’t exist.

An international high school teenager named Shouichi Desterling often idled away his time, letting his thoughts run rampant with a wild imagination. However, those intrusive thoughts were well-contained within his mind. Following the recent passing of his father, Shouichi was transferred back to his hometown, Kurohashi, to live with his long-separated mother — the only family he had left. Kurohashi is a secluded small town, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Despite its seemingly ordinary appearance and a minuscule population of just 5,000, the village harbours an oddity: the only way in or out is via a gloomy steel bridge. Not long after his arrival, Shouichi quickly bonded with his classmates, experiencing the semblance of a normal high school life and even finding love. Yet, amid this ordinary existence, he began seeing and feeling inexplicable “things.” Were these strange occurrences mere tricks of his mind, or was there something truly sinister lurking in the shadows? As events unfolded, Shouichi found himself increasingly unable to suppress his mounting insanity and the dark urges creeping into his thoughts. Each day, the air around him grew denser and heavier, as though the very atmosphere bore the weight of an unseen menace. ***[Content Warning: Later on in the story, tragedy will intensify, not suitable for the faint of heart. i.e. NTR, psychological manipulation, trauma, etc.] Current Volume 3 [On-going], Volume 1-2 [Completed] ------------------------------------------------------- Visit the Link below for the Cast Card with a short description/ the Character Drawings/ Chapter Complimentary Images: patreon.com/Joeing_25 Currently contained: Shouichi, Ayane, Shinji, Emi, Momo, Misaki ------------------------------------------------------- ~ Thank you for reading! ~

In a city veiled in oil-stained mist and the dim glow of gaslight, where the grind of steel and the hiss of steam never cease, a man awakens in a body that is not his own. Victor Holloway, an ordinary man from Earth, now walks in the skin of Elias Vayne—a detective whose reputation is built more on deception than achievements, a man who was just murdered for reasons unknown. With fractured memories and an identity that doesn’t quite fit, Victor is drawn into a case stranger than anything he has ever encountered. A murder wiped from existence, with witnesses who speak only in riddles. Yet in this world of secrets and shifting allegiances, greater powers loom beyond mortal schemes. The Churches of the Four Original Gods—ancient institutions of faith, influence, and hidden agendas—watch the game unfold, sometimes as allies, sometimes as immovable obstacles. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes—this world is nothing but a stage, where truth is fluid, and masks are worn by all. There are no certainties, no absolutes, only the game he must now play. Beneath the blackened rain, the whisper of turning gears, and the ever-present haze of smoke, Victor Holloway must embrace the role thrust upon him. A Detective. A Victim. A Liar. A Saviour. A Pactmaker. This is a tale woven from lies and deception. The tale of a Trickster.

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

To draw power, Rawn messes with a Rhotheli. If only she hadn’t called the full description bluff: None who crosses a Rhotheli handles the penalty. Seek a Rhotheli, find three Rhothelis. Lyecan, Zeonath, and Uksean aren’t just characters thrown into a horror film. They are the embodiment of villainy. Torment and death are their figure—their metaphor for pleasure. One an Alpha. One a runaway Mercenary. One a… well, best say the Lord’s Prayer. Rawn gets entangled with one of them when she thinks sleeping with him would elevate her powers. But a Rhotheli has a mind like a steel trap. Now Rawn must devise ways of survival as she tries not to lose her life while being—at the Rhotheli brothers’ mercy—nothing but the object of their pleasure. N/B: This book is the shorter version of an upcoming full version. It’s like the movie of a drama series. Some details are twisted and different from the original (long) version, which will be out soon (I’ll let you all know then). Let me know your comments on plot holes and other factors, as these will be corrected during proofreading and edits. Also, there are trigger warnings. I just don’t know how to classify them since this is my first time writing one. So, beware. And drop in the comments whenever you find one so they can be added to the warning list. Happy reading!

In his past life, Ethan Steele was an ordinary man living in a modern world—working a dead-end job, struggling through the monotony of daily life, and haunted by regrets of missed opportunities. At the age of 23, his life came to a sudden, unexpected end in a car accident. As his consciousness faded into darkness, he was sure it was over. But fate had other plans. In the divine realm, the God of Fate watched over the balance of life and death. Ethan's untimely death was a mistake, an anomaly that diverged from the preordained path of his destiny. It wasn't yet his time to die, and so, the god decided to give him another chance. "You were meant for greater things, Ethan Steele," the god's voice boomed. "To correct this error, I will reincarnate you in another world—one filled with magic, swords, kingdoms, and adventure. You shall be reborn, but you will not remember your past until the appointed time. There is, however, a... complication." By divine error, the god accidentally bestowed Ethan with the Harem God System without having any idea about it. This system is a powerful, reality-bending system that would allow him to charm and seduce influential women to build his harem, growing in strength and power with each conquest. "Your memories of Earth will return on your seventh birthday. I hope you enjoy your life here in this world" And with that, Ethan's soul was transported to a new world.

Jack has spent his life as an outcast, suffering from a rare condition that keeps him from reaching the Colossal BMI standard of his world. Ridiculed and shunned, he loses everything, his family, his purpose, and his will to fight. But just when he hits rock bottom, fate takes an unexpected turn. Unwillingly transported to a realm of magic and steel, Jack finds himself in a world where his so-called "condition" is the norm. Here, strength isn't measured in size alone, and for the first time, he isn't seen as weak. As he navigates this unfamiliar land, forging friendships and uncovering hidden truths, Jack faces a choice: return to his old world and seek vengeance on those who wronged him or embrace this new home where he finally belongs. Will he let go of the past or let it consume him?

Glenn Hughes had spent most of his life confined to a hospital bed. Brilliant yet shackled by a cruel fate, he endured ten long years under the relentless weight of an unforgiving disease. Between medications, surgeries, and agonizing treatments, death had begun to seem less like an end and more like a mercy. But when he finally closed his eyes for the last time… rest did not come. The stench of sweat, dust, and blood was the first thing to greet him. Shackled, filthy, and drained of strength, his body was no longer his own. He was no longer in a hospital but in a cell. No longer a patient, but a prisoner. “What the… what the hell is this?” Glenn had been thrust into a world of steel and prana, reborn in the body of a condemned slave. Once a noble, now nothing more than a number among the damned. Yet, something was different. There was a reason he was still alive. Witness Glenn’s transformation as he is dragged through agony and ecstasy, suffering and desire, boundless pleasure and unrelenting torment—all while shouldering a burden so crushing that any other man would break. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No netorare (NTR), no system, no incest, no consanguineous relationships.

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

In a remote mountain village, far from battlefields and castles, young Kaito lives a life of dusty routine: Each day, he hammers nails, plows, and axes for farmers in his father’s forge. Samurai? To him, they’re just ghostly tales spun by traveling merchants – until a stranger in torn silks arrives, wielding a blade of gleaming steel. Mesmerized by the warrior’s alien grace, Kaito watches him fight with a precision unlike the brawls of village life. But when the stranger vanishes under mysterious circumstances, he leaves behind only a ceremonial tanto (dagger) and a question that haunts Kaito: What lies beyond the mountains? Driven by curiosity, Kaito ventures beyond his valley for the first time – and stumbles into a world where swords are not just tools, but language. Yet the deeper he delves into the warrior’s art, the more perilous the dance between duty and desire becomes…

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. Gunmage – When spell and steel collide, a new kind of warrior is born.

From the obsidian heart of the underworld, a terrifying new power is rising. A biomechanical Artificial Intelligence, twisted and relentless, is unleashing its mechanical tendrils upon the surface, devouring everything organic in its path. Grimm, the immortal warrior, master of blade and beast, now faces a chillingly unfamiliar foe. His legendary strength and mythical prowess are tested as he confronts an Automaton enemy of cold steel and superior intellect, an enemy that bleeds neither blood nor magic. Immortal Grimm: Automaton is a visceral dark fantasy where ancient myth collides with brutal machinery in a desperate fight for survival.

Kanji Hijiri was just an ordinary man—until a tragic accident sent him hurtling into a world of gods, magic, and legendary warriors. Chosen as the successor to the God of Blacksmithing, he gains the ability to forge weapons imbued with his very soul. Armed with Soulbound Smithing, a mystical forge, and a system guiding his journey, Kanji must carve his own path in a world where the strong dominate and legends are forged in fire and steel. Every weapon he crafts grows his power, and every warrior wielding his blades carries a piece of his soul into battle. But the world of Ethstra is ruthless, filled with warring kingdoms, and monsters. If Kanji wants to survive, thrive, and ascend, he’ll need to forge weapons so powerful that the gods themselves will regret ever casting him aside. In a world where strength rules, he will forge his own legend—one hammer strike at a time. Craft. Battle. Evolve.

What do you do when the first thing you remember after apparent reincarnation... are the steel bars of the prison coach, driving you off to an exile meant as just a fancy manner of execution? Deprived of all the memories of this world and armed with nothing but high spirits, Theo found himself in the land where mythic-grade beasts reign supreme. Thankfully, a reincarnation wouldn't be complete without a system! And what if his system... HAD SYSTEMS?! "An SSS-Rank beast wants to kill me over some berries? Fine, let me drop a hundred tons worth of stone on its head!" "Trains? Logistics? But do you know what a speeding train does to a body? Or hundreds of bodies, neatly stacked in formations for said trains to run over?!" "It's not a waste of resources, it's a future-proof investment! And I'm too rich to run out of them anyway!" Join in to follow Theo's path from nothing more than a monster's snack to the ruler of an industrial empire... an empire he built the proper way— from the ground up! *** Current Challenge: 100ps - 1 bonus chapter 150ps - 2 bonus chapters 250ps - 4 bonus chapters! ***

-------------- Ares Halvard Constantine: "Just two words: You are mine, and my mate." * Valeska Steel was killed. Ares Halvard, who had imprinted and made Valeska his mate, did not want their love to end tragically by death; he desperately defied fate and took Valeska's corpse across to the Netherworld, using the Forbidden Grimoire portal. As compensation, he left Valeska's soul adrift, thrown into the transmigration world, and reincarnated in the body of Vienna Beaumont. * Ares emphasizes his words in a husky, absolute voice. "Every man who dares touched you, so I cut off those arms. What's so hard to understand?" Valeska's life would never be the same again. -------

Ishar Valtor’s comrades betrayed him. They offered him as a sacrifice to a demon in a forbidden ritual. But something went wrong. As cold steel pierced his heart, death never came. Instead, he was reborn—not as a man, but as an Incubus. Alone and hunted, Ishar must navigate a world teeming with scheming factions, ruthless adventurers, and monstrous horrors lurking in the dark. Strength is the only currency that matters, and if he wants to survive, he must take it—one kill at a time. Through brutal rituals, deadly trials, and a structured LITRPG system of Orders, Classes, and Relics, Ishar will forge his own path. He will rise through blood and sacrifice, embracing the darkness within… or fighting to keep his humanity intact. Daily Updates! Stay tuned for Ishar’s rise For extra chapters follow me on Patreon: patreon.com/Zexusgo

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm.

Samuel Hort knew about the invasion of the worm clan and the dangerous fate of the solar system. To resist the apocalyptic crisis, he stepped out to warn mankind! Samuel Hort shocked the world when he built a nuclear reactor and activated the genes of the worm clan on stream! Thus, under his plan, the entire country started building steel cities, massive mechs, spaceships, space castles... Samuel Hort said, "Let's set a small goal. Let's first build a Dyson sphere around the sun." [Dark Technology] + [Engineering Upgrade] + [Solar System Exploration] + [Dyson Sphere Plan] + [Star Cluster]. All of these elements make up our latest sci-fi novel!

Kyros Steele was the strongest warrior in the Omega Kingdom. But when the Great War of All began, this kingdom fell. Kyros was captured. Destined to become a slave through necromancy, Kyros could only curse at his led bitter life. But on his final moments, he meets an eccentric Old Man who claimed to be the God of Time. Much like Kyros, this Old Man was fated for suffering and defeat. Because the God of Time could not be killed, the Great Gods conspired to curse him and make him human first. And so the God of Time escaped but was now human. Even if he used his powerful magic to send his consciousness back in time, he would still be defeated, for his soul was no longer a god but a man. Helpless as his time-traveling rebirth would easily fail, the God of Time offers and asks for Kyros's help. He would send Kyros back along with his own consciousness back in time. This would hide the God of Time from his enemies and give Kyros the chance to fulfill his revenge. Just when the two were about to time travel, a shocking mystery caused the God of Time to marvel in awe. Kyros was not a human but had the bloodline of the most accursed and dangerous race of all. Kyros is the legendary Nephilim. And so begins the Ascension of the Nephilim.

A Curse Written in Blood. A Love That Defies Time. A Legacy Drenched in Power. For 200 years, the Liang and Zhang dynasties have ruled from the shadows—blessed with wealth, cursed with tragedy. It all began with Lady Mei Liang and Captain Jian Zhang, two star-crossed lovers who dared to defy fate and paid the ultimate price. Their forbidden love shattered empires, leaving behind a curse that still haunts their bloodline. Now, in the ruthless world of high-stakes business and legacy warfare, Liang Xinyi reigns as the steel-cold CEO of her family’s empire. A woman who bends the world to her will—until the curse strikes again. Mysterious factory disasters, eerie visions of the past, and a chilling realization: she is next in line for the family’s suffering. Enter Zhang Wei, her rival in power, a man as dangerously sharp as he is devastatingly controlled. He doesn’t believe in curses—until he, too, is pulled into the same web of fate, haunted by memories that don’t belong to him and a connection to Xinyi that refuses to be ignored. The past is alive, and it’s hungry. Together, they must unravel a secret buried for centuries, navigate the treacherous waters of their families’ deadly feud, and resist a desire that threatens to consume them whole. Because history has already proven one thing:

Jack Frost has always been an outsider—an orphan abandoned at eighteen, struggling to survive in a quiet town where the days bleed together. His only solace is his loyal wolf-dog, Shadow, and the fantasy worlds of web novels and games. But when a strange event transports him into a parallel version of his town, seven days before his original timeline, everything changes. Gifted with the mysterious ability of Fusion Wielding, Jack can merge objects to create something stronger. A broken baseball bat and a knife become a lethal blade. A rusted chain and a steel pipe fuse into an unbreakable whip. And as he experiments with his newfound powers, he discovers another gift—Spatial Storage, a personal dimension with limitless capacity. But Jack isn’t the only one with abilities, and he soon learns that his town hides dark secrets. Hunted by a secret organization, caught in a supernatural war, and forced to forge alliances with others like him, Jack must master his abilities before an unseen enemy tightens its grip. From forging legendary weapons to leading an army of rogue transmigrators, his journey will push him beyond human limits—toward a final battle where reality itself is at stake. In a world where strength is forged, not given, Jack Frost will decide his destiny. Will he remain a mere survivor, or will he become something far greater?