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In a world where magic and machines are the twin engines of empire, power is everything—and those without it are left to rot. Raden Sora is a ten-year-old street kid surviving in the soot-choked ghettos of Kadiean’s Northern Reaches. With factories belching smoke, snow turned to sludge, and the constant threat of starvation, Raden’s only hope lies in the empire’s mandatory magic assessment—a single chance to rise from filth to fortune. Alongside his best friend, the bold and reckless Jay Racker, Raden dreams of escape, of clean clothes, warm food, and maybe, just maybe, a life beyond the alleys and ash. But when the assessment reveals a dangerous potential buried deep within him, Raden is thrust into a world of ruthless training, political manipulation, and war. Recruited into the Mage Breakers—an elite force tasked with hunting rogue mages who defy imperial rule—Raden must learn to wield power without losing himself to it. Because in a land where magic serves the machine, and loyalty is bought with blood, becoming a weapon might be the only way to survive. A gritty coming-of-age fantasy filled with smoke, steel, and sorcery, Mage Breaker is the story of a boy who rose from the gutter to stand against the very system that created him.

I see that I have reincarnated into a game world. This cultivation world is dangerous, so I shall install a max status attribute mod. The cost of living is expensive, so I shall install an infinite gold mod. Treasures and artifacts are scarce, so I shall install an item duplication mod. No alchemist is selling heaven-grade pills, so I shall install a pill factory mod. Someone said money doesn't grow on a tree, but my 4th-dimension farms grow spirit stones. Game protagonists are ruining countries and sects, so I shall install a protagonist-hunting mod. What game mods or systems should I install next? Oh, right, I forgot. I need to rescue poor villainesses and heroines from those vile protagonists. Please excuse this villain.

Dear Readers, Welcome to the beginning of Ashes of the Fog, a quiet but powerful journey through grief, survival, and the slow return of hope. In this first chapter, you’ll meet Elena Wren—a woman whose life has been marked by devastating loss. Her story begins in the gray, unchanging routine of a factory town, where every day feels the same and the past clings to her like the ever-present fog. But this is not where her story ends. This book is about what comes after unbearable pain. It’s about the quiet strength it takes to keep going, to leave behind what no longer serves life, and to open the heart again—even if it feels impossible. As you read, you’ll walk beside Elena through sorrow, silence, and eventually toward healing. I hope her story moves you, as it moved me while writing it. If you’ve ever felt broken, tired, or alone, I hope you’ll find something in her journey that feels true to you. Thank you for being here. I’m honored to share this world with you. —With warmth, DionidaRachel

Shu Yu transmigrated to become a mob character, exiled into oblivion after appearing twice after helping the female side character who kept trying to dig a deeper hole for herself. Realizing she couldn't change the outcome, Shu Yu decided to just goof off. But even before the exile came, she was suddenly told that she was not a daughter of the Shu family. She was born to a farmer's family, who were so poor they couldn't afford to repair their leaking house. Having decided to eliminate the tarnishing of their good name, Shu Yu's adopted family decided to murder her. Shu Yu: Come on, see who dies. Returning to her biological family, the sight of a plate of salted vegetables, a barely-full bowl of rice, and her real parents' nervous looks, she finally sighed. No more goofing off, or she's going to starve to death.

The well-off little salted fish transmigrated to a poor era, where her grandparents valued boys over girls, leading to a miserable life for their granddaughters. Fortunately, her dad, though lazy, slippery, and illogical, shamelessly relying on his parents and taking advantage of his siblings, was protective of his daughters. Her drama queen mother, who was lazy but liked to eat, often tried to coax food off of her, yet she always left a portion for her. There was also the Scholar Tyrant System that pressured her every day to strive for progress, capable of using high-tech to hunt and allowing her to eat meat!! It wasn't until her cousin from her second uncle's family changed drastically after nearly drowning that Jiang Mianmian realized she was in a reborn female protagonist novel of that era, and her family of three was destined to meet a tragic end as reprehensible relatives. However, Jiang Mianmian, who knew the plot well, was fully capable of avoiding the tragic deaths of her parents and was not afraid of the seemingly strong but actually hollow protagonist. Her only worry was the powerful ally backing the protagonist. Then she discovered that the protagonist’s powerful ally was none other than the beautiful young man her father had rescued from the icy river last month! So Jiang Mianmian was completely reassured. With this life-saving favor, the young man would definitely not side with the protagonist against her family in the future. Moreover, Dashan took the initiative and said, "Little Lamb, I’d like to court you with the intent of getting a marriage license, is that okay?" As someone obsessed with good looks, Jiang Mianmian struggled and then reluctantly refused, “No, I plan to have a son-in-law who will marry into the family.” The powerful ally didn’t hesitate, “Then I’ll be the son-in-law who marries into the family, and the children will take the Jiang surname!” Jiang Mianmian: “Let’s go, get the marriage license!” (Updated and posted at 10:10 AM on the 16th of this month)

No system, pure time travel, relying on intelligence and knowledge to control the situation, do not enter if you do not like it. ----------------------- The protagonist travels to the Republic of France and becomes a quasi-rich third generation in a family of agricultural tractors. Unfortunately, it is near Paris. The Germans will soon come here, and to preserve the family, France must be saved. Gallieni: "God, the enemy actually presented their flank to us!" Xia Fei: "This can't be true, could it be a trap?" Protagonist: "The food is ready, go ahead, do I need to feed it to your mouth?" German Army: "Is this a tractor factory? What are these steel monsters that are impervious to knives and guns?"

This is the world of Spirit Beasts where humans can forge contracts with Spirit Beasts or command them in battle, or harness the power of Spirit Beasts to fight. Relying on the power of Divine Beasts, various kingdoms were established across the continents. One day, a mysterious youth appeared in this world. Spirit Beast Alliance: A new divine beast? Quick! Dispatch someone to forge a contract with it! Divine Beast Hall: Great divine beast, would you like to join the Divine Beast Hall? Here, you'll find many companions. Feng Yuan, rubbing the head of the divine beast, chuckled at the astonished crowd. "Sorry, it has already forged a contract with me." He added silently in his mind, 'Back when it wasn't even a divine beast yet.' --------------------------------- Feng Yuan smirked, "Heh, no matter what kind of pet it is, as long as I want, it can evolve into a divine beast." This is a tale of pets, a story of a formidable individual capable of nurturing divine beasts at will.

One day, I will conquer the entire demon realm. If a person does not have dreams, how are they different from a salted fish?

Yue Xuexia is just an ordinary salted fish that rarely lives in her house, but suddenly one day she woke up, received a sign-in system, and thought she was dreaming. The sign-in system rewarded her with multiple things, including houses, money, cars, and talent scrolls, which led her to the life of the richest lady in the world. She could sign in once a day. One morning, with her eyes groggily and blurry, Xuexia was welcomed by a holographic screen only she could see. Yes, like the ones in the novels and manga. Ding! Xuexia waves her hand in the empty air and mumbles, "Noisy, I told you to turn off the damn alarm, whoever owns it!" When a robotic voice lingered near her ears saying, Signed in successfully. Congratulations to the host, and you've received [1 Million RMB in cash!] Xuexia, who is currently in need of great money, was in disbelief as she looked at the words one million and laughed. "Heh~ even in my dream, I was wishing to receive free money. What nonsense, let's go back to sleep. Yue Xuexia was about to close her eyes back to sleep when the old touch screen phone near her pillow vibrates. Bzzt~ Bzzzzzt~ "Urg~ who the hell is calling now?" complained Yue Xuexia in her half-asleep state. She picked up the phone only to see a message notification saying the following words: [Your bank card account ending with 5567 had received a deposit transfer from XXXX at 6:45 am. You had received a 1 million deposit and your current saving balance is 1,003,000.00 RMB (Autumn Field landbank)] Yue Xuaxia mumbled in disbelief and said, "Fucking hell! This is awesome." Who doesn’t like free things?~' This lady wants it too!!!

All I wanted to do was draw. I’m Eli Walker. Quiet. Awkward. Invisible to most people—except my best friend Jay, a loudmouth pervert with zero shame. My life was simple: go to school, avoid attention, and sketch the world around me. Until Valentine’s Day. That’s when three girls confessed to me at the same time—each holding chocolate... and each having somehow seen my secret sketches of them. Now, I’m stuck in a whirlwind of stolen glances, jealous standoffs, love letters, and accidental fanservice—while Jay cheers me on like this is some kind of anime. The worst part? More girls keep falling for me. And all I did was draw. I didn’t mean to build a harem. But my pencil might have other plans.

Welcome to NecroCorp – Where War is Always in Stock! "Now with 15% off main battle tanks, because peace is bad for business." Hello, traveler! Looking for a bone-forged sword? A modular mana cannon? Perhaps... a discounted main battle tank for your next kingdom raid? Oh wait, you're not a customer, you're a reader. Right. This is probably where I give you my "tragic backstory." Fine. I used to be human. Then I died. Now I'm a Lich with a factory in a dead dungeon, a skeleton workforce that doesn't need lunch breaks, salaries, and a magical system that rewards me for selling stuff. So, I did what any sane undead would do: I started an arms corporation. Now I sell weapons to orcs, goblins, elves, humans, anyone with a grudge and a pile of magic stones. Need siege engines? Got 'em. Crossbows that reload themselves? Yup. Flamethrower golems? In development. But here's the trick: you can’t sell weapons if there’s no war. So when the world started calming down... well, I may have encouraged a few border skirmishes. For marketing purposes. Nothing personal. War drives demand, after all. So, if you're here for drama, explosions, undead capitalism, and morally questionable business strategies wrapped in bone and steel, you’ve come to the right dungeon. Just don’t ask about the warranty. There isn’t one that lived to tell and ask about it.

``` De repente se torna um chefe da máfia em um mundo de superpoderes e você tem apenas 3 anos?! Ainsley Sloan, uma jovem de 20 anos apaixonada por anime, transmigrou de repente para o corpo de uma criança pequena. O pai fugiu com uma mulher, e a mãe era apenas uma barriga de aluguel. Os dois deixaram para trás sua filha bebê de 3 anos para comandar uma família mafiosa de médio porte! Não, isso não pode ser! Ainsley foi forçada a abraçar a abandonada Família Sloan e levar sua família ao topo do perigoso mundo da máfia – caso contrário, ela morreria. Mas, sem preocupações! Com o poder da sorte suprema, a ajuda de seus subordinados leais e a proteção de seus gatos que viraram humanos, Ainsley vai derrubar qualquer inimigo que aparecer em seu caminho! Um encontro tardio com um certo sistema até pavimentou um caminho florido para ela. Com sua ajuda, Ainsley será a melhor chefe da máfia e uma fora do comum! Quando outros chefes da máfia fumam cigarros, Ain tem um Pocky de chocolate preso na boca. Quando outros chefes giram sua taça de vinho tinto, Ain assopra sua xícara de leite quente! Quando outros chefes sopram suas armas após uma luta... Ain troca sua fralda. Assista a bebê assumir o mundo da máfia com seu charme único de bebê! 7 anos depois. Um certo mini chefe astuto: "Ain, que tal se tornar minha noiva?" O garoto cinco anos mais velho que a criança acenou com uma capa de almofada BL de edição limitada como suborno. Um certo sistema: criança, aceite a proposta dele! Sugue o dinheiro dele! Que merda vocês dois. Noiva o caramba!! Eu só tenho 10 anos! PS: Se você espera uma FL (Female Lead) imponente e rápida, tapas na cara e atos heróicos nos primeiros 100 capítulos, este livro pode não ser do seu gosto _____ Livros de ambientação antiga/moderna: 1. A Esposa do Príncipe Dragão é uma Tradutora (completo) 2. O Office Boy da CEO é uma Garota (completo) Série de protagonista bebê: 1. Eu Viro Chefe da Máfia Bebê (em andamento) 2. Eu Sempre Viro um Bebê! (transmigração rápida, em andamento) Livro de jogo de simulação de namoro: 1. Sr. CEO, Siga em Frente! (Abandonado por problemas de sistema que não permitem atualizar mais capítulos após mudar acidentalmente o status do livro para completo) Siga meu Instagram: @zehell2218 & @willhem_l Servidor no Discord: https://discord.gg/axqNyHv ```

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

After reincarnating eight times unsuccessfully due to a glitch in the netherworld, Jia Hao finally reincarnated in the world of Urban Fantasy, an eroge game that he played before. However, he realized the game was currently in the bad ending mode and he is powerless like a side character without any game system. Skinny dude who blackmails girls? Check! Fat Ugly Uncle who lusts after women? Check! Blonde haired delinquent whose eyes are covered with bangs? Check! As Jia Hao was wrecking his brain to how to change the plot, he found a mysterious pot that can take him into an ancient world, and the items he brought from the modern world transformed into heavenly treasures! " Now, you dare to gaze at my women? My dear wives! Beat him to death!" Jia Hao ordered as he leaned back on the chair like a salted fish.

Set against the backdrop of a Europe torn apart by the Great War, The Iron Strategist of 1914 follows Emil Kranze, a shrewd industrialist and strategist who rises to prominence by building a sprawling war production empire. But while bullets and steel shape the battlefield, Emil soon discovers that the greatest threats come not from enemy trenches but from within his own city. As his factories churn out munitions and supplies, a shadow war unfolds—conspiracies and betrayals by rival industrial factions, corrupt politicians, and underground agitators threaten to undermine the entire war effort. Emil must navigate a complex web of espionage, sabotage, and political intrigue while managing the delicate alliances with labor unions and the working class. With the loyalty of workers wavering amid strikes, sabotage, and growing unrest, Emil forms uneasy partnerships with union leaders like Markus Brandt, seeking to rebuild trust through reform and transparency. Meanwhile, Helena Voss, his trusted intelligence chief, works tirelessly to root out traitors and dismantle clandestine networks intent on seizing control. Throughout these turbulent times, Emil faces not only physical battles but the unseen fight for the city’s soul—balancing power, loyalty, and sacrifice in a city on the brink of rebellion. His leadership, resolve, and strategic acumen will be tested as he strives to hold the line between order and chaos, survival and destruction. The Iron Strategist of 1914 is a gripping tale of war, industry, and human resilience, weaving together political drama and personal sacrifice amid one of history’s most tumultuous eras.

In order to protect her, the foster brother went to the countryside to become an educated youth and ended up dying at the farm. She could have worked at the factory as a worker, but because she coveted the affection of her biological parents, she replaced her biological brother as an educated youth and stayed at the farm for a lifetime, truly becoming the rural woman that her real sister looked down upon. Although later she became a village doctor through her own efforts, she still worked to exhaustion and eventually died on this land. Now Jiang Xiaoxiao has been reborn and returned with a space... This time, how will she live an exciting life. ......... This story is set in a fictional world, research enthusiasts please refrain from entering.

In an era of steam and machinery a world teetering on the edge of progress and horror, a new breed of predator stalks the streets. Once human, these cursed vile beings mutate into monstrous hybrids of man and beast, driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh and madness. Their existence is a secret, whispered about in the smoke filled alleys and factory floors, where missing persons posters fade into the grime of the many cities around Europe. As the threat grows, a secret group of guardians forms in the shadows. Their mission: eliminate the monsters, protect the innocent, and keep the truth buried. To the public. Behind the smoke and steel of progress, a hidden war rages one of blood, horror, and sanity slowly slipping away. Who is the prey, who is the hunter who will survive in this god forsaken world.

Ghost Archipelago is an interactive saga where every choice shapes the destiny of Matulo — a young man cursed to wander among forgotten islands, vengeful spirits, and civilizations that time has swallowed. In this vast archipelago, where the supernatural and the mythological are as real as the salt of the sea, you will guide Matulo on an epic journey: Will you unravel the secrets of the Shipwrecked Gods or surrender to the whisper of drowned souls? Will you be a hero revered by mystical tribes, or a feared villain who commands dark tides? Will you choose peace, power, or... oblivion itself? Create your Matulo: define his past, alliances, spiritual abilities, identity, and hidden desires. Navigate haunted seas, make decisions that change everything — alliances, loves, betrayals — and dive headfirst into an odyssey where death is only the beginning. Experience chapters inspired by a variety of genres: "Tides of Blood" – Survive an invasion of ghost pirates on floating islands. "Breath of the Ancients" – Explore living ruins that remember your every step. "Heart of Coral" – Discover secrets buried deep where light never reaches. "Songs of the Abyss" – Negotiate with entities beyond reality.

Thanks to a contract she selfishly made, she made him watch as her soul shattered into numerous pieces. He had just gotten to see her, for the first time in forever, at that and she wouldn't mind going out in a bang right before her son's face. And to add more salt to injury, when her son woke up from shock (totally unrelated but still related somehow by a teeny weeny tiny bit), the killer who did the deed, is now wearing her face, spouting filthy verbiage and it seems it's stuck to him. How much crazier can it get? I've not even touched up on the kind of school he's in and it's occupants. Things only go downhill from here. BUUUUT... AT LEAST! He has something to help him cope with all this. What is it? What's it's purpose? Where's it from? Join me and find out dear reader. Onwards we go into this mess and hopefully by the end you'll have enjoyed the ride. See you on the other side, brave soldier. Signing out, Pixi3s(⁠╯⁠°⁠□⁠°⁠）⁠╯⁠︵⁠ ⁠┻⁠━⁠┻ Boom!

As soon as Luo Yan graduated, he immediately got an offer from a prestigious gaming company. He thought all his hard work finally paid off. And he would finally reach the pinnacle of life. But then, on his first day of work, a potted plant fell on his head and he died. Surprisingly, when he thought he would cross the Yellow River, he suddenly woke up and found himself in the body of a 17 year old boy. This body had the same name as him but completely different background. Because the original was the second young master of the Luo family - one of the most powerful family in S City. Luo Yan almost cried. God probably took pity on him and decided to give him a loving family with a wealthy background. He didn't have to work hard anymore. Studying like his life depended on it and pretending to be a holy father just to cater to people. So Luo Yan decided to be a salted fish and just shamelessly sell meng. A certain male god who always bought Luo Yan's meng: Yan Yan is so cute! Why is Yan Yan so cute?? Cold faced on the outside, a cinnamon roll on the inside Gong X Super beautiful, black-belly Shou.

Chu Ci had been abandoned by the Chu family for eighteen years until one day, the critically ill old man ordered someone to bring her back home.    Upon seeing Chu Ci, whose appearance was poor and unkempt, with his entire body being worth no more than a hundred yuan, everyone in the Chu family felt disgusted. The servants at home are dressed more decently than Chu Ci. How could their family have such a down-and-out daughter? Still considering dividing the inheritance of the Chu family? Absolutely not!  However, soon after, they discovered that something was wrong with the daughter they had left to grow up in an orphanage. She casually scores first place in the exam, has a safe filled with hundreds of thousands or even millions of top-quality jadeite, gives away a variety of high-end luxury goods, and is referred to as "boss" by various professors and bosses... Mr. Chu: As long as you make progress, the inheritance will be given to you.     Chu Ci: I just want to be a salted fish waiting to die.     A certain boss: I have a lot of money, come to my house and I will support you and take care of you.     Chu Ci: Are there any conditions?     A certain boss: Let me taste the salted fish.     Chu Ci: The salted fish is very salty and not tasty.     A certain boss: How can you tell whether salted fish is salty or not without trying it? "PS: I am an amateur translator. Please overlook any minor grammatical errors."

In a universe where every person awakens a Planet as the foundation of their power, the strength of one's civilization determines their might. From martial worlds where warriors reign, to mystic realms teeming with magic, to ethereal domains of immortal cultivators, every awakened Planet becomes a reflection of its creator's path. But Alexander Sebastian is different. Reborn with memories from a modern, Earth-like world, he forges something never seen before: a Technological Civilization. While others summon Qi, Mana, or Spiritual Power, Sebastian builds factories, launches satellites, and commands fleets of starships. With logic as his weapon and science as his foundation, Sebastian begins to shake the very foundations of this Supernatural cosmos. When a Star Destroyer punches through planets and dimensional weapons turn worlds into nothing more than paper, even the proudest civilizations must bow before the cold, unrelenting force of progress. Witness a tale where science defies fantasy, and technology becomes the ultimate path to dominance. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 Sorry, my English as my second language is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

She asked for his help. She never said she wasn’t human. Feared across the seas, Captain Sawyer "Ironhook" Maddox has built his name on blood, betrayal, and an iron will. He doesn't believe in myths. He doesn't believe in mercy. Until her. A fiery woman with storm-blue eyes boards his ship, begging for his help to rescue her father from the clutches of the Spanish — and to find a treasure cursed by the gods: Sangre Dorada. She becomes the ship’s unlikely heart, earning her place among hardened men and worming her way into the captain’s guarded soul. But when the mission shatters in betrayal, and she’s claimed by the sea, the truth surfaces with her name on it — and it’s not what he believed. She’s not just a woman. She’s not even entirely mortal. And the curse she carries could either doom them all… or save them. A sweeping tale of salt, blood, and sirens — perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance, sea-faring fantasy, and mythical betrayal.

When high schooler Kenji Tanaka gets summoned to another world with his entire class, everyone gets amazing powers like Fire Magic and Ultimate Analysis. Kenji gets "Minor Environmental Adjustment," which sounds about as useful as a chocolate teapot. While his classmates receive royal treatment and epic training montages, Kenji gets thrown into fantasy prison for "character building." This is the story of the least motivated hero ever, who defeats problems through sheer audacity, weaponized politeness, and the power of asking, "But why though?" and maybe being overpowered. He's not here to save the world or get revenge—he just wants to figure out what's going on and maybe learn to cook something other than instant ramen.

The King of Kingston , father of storms and steel is dying. The word rides salt winds and whisper smoke: his crown, his gold, his fleet of black-sailed ships, all free for the bold enough to claim them. he sends a message to his Four sons, four heirs, scattered by blood feuds and grudges older than their scars. Levi, who bends kingdoms like storms bend trees. Benjamin, who turned gutter thieves into silk-draped nobles. Esau, the ghost prince exiled to the sea’s edge. Aziz, rebel blade, the bastard who vowed never to bow. But blood means nothing when the throne promises everything. Two brothers already weigh blades in the dark, each willing to kill the rest to be crowned alone. Beyond the royal veins, worse shadows gather the warlords he once bribed and chained now circle Kingston’s dying heart, hungry to carve up his kingdom before his bones are cold. Power is Arcane-born, faith-forged and mercy is the first to drown. In the end, only one lion roars loud enough to rule.

“Waking up a thousand years in the future, stuck in the body of some weak, mana-mute noble kid? Yeah... definitely not how I imagined my return.” Betrayed by his most beloved disciple, Arkael, the legendary Great Sage of Astia, fell at the peak of his power. However he suddenly awoke a thousand years later as Lucien Renhardt, the scorned, powerless son of a feared duke — and a first-year student at the infamous Velgrin Academy, once a beacon of magical hope, now a factory of elitism, cruelty, and corruption. As Lucien, he will try to reclaim what was lost, uncover the truth behind his betrayal, and defy a world that has forgotten who he was. And along the way, he’ll forge unlikely bonds, challenge those who rule magic… and become the Great Sage once more.

Under the Divine Emperor’s decree, all demonic sects and cultivators were to be hunted down and killed. Wang Àiyù, a genius of the Boshài sect, had taken on the task of killing a member of the demonic Xuèchán sect. But having underestimate his opponent, he was severely injuring, only living after being saved by his senior sister. And after that day, he vowed to hunt that demonic cultivator down and defeat no matter the cost. But life doesn’t always go your way and Wang Àiyù’s life takes a turn he could never turn back from. On the other hand, Feng Sì, the genius of the Xuèchán sect, and the one Wang Àiyù fought during his mission, had a personal grudge against him due to their first meeting. Aiming to kill him for the grievances he held for him. But as calculating as Feng Sì was, he couldn’t had expected for things to play out as they did. Top- A hard-working, honest, and positive person who now has seen to much of the world and is now traumatized Bottom- A genius, cynical, and cold person who ended becoming a lazy salted fish with burnout after not needing to work anymore

Lin Yun, 36 years old, a widower, a mid-level manager in a private enterprise, is a single father, who has recently felt that he is encountering a mid-life crisis. Professionally, he faced adversity; domestically, he was in a cold war with his 14-year-old daughter; physically, he suffered from periarthritis and spoke daily of his agony. In the past few days, he had also uncovered a secret — his daughter was being a "Magic" girl. With the body of a young maiden, she battled extraordinary monsters and protected the city from attacks — this is the common perception of a "Magic" girl. But he was very aware that being a "Magic" girl came with life-threatening dangers. Should he stop her, or respect his daughter’s choice and find other ways to protect her? Gazing at the Heart Flower in his wardrobe, now covered in dust, Lin Yun, the former "Magic" girl who retired 19 years ago, was facing the third major decision of his life.

One impulsive mistake sends April spiraling through the fabric of space. No matter where she goes, this title sticks to her, 'monster'. But there's one monster bigger than her

Some crowns are forged in blood. Others are drowned beneath it. In a city strangled by smoke and silence, where children are shackled to machines and shadows rule behind gilded masks, Keiran is just another forgotten soul—until the mark appears. Buried beneath the factory’s foundations lies a world long erased from history. Ancient oaths whisper through stone and water, and something older than memory begins to stir. As Keiran is drawn deeper into the abyss, he uncovers a legacy not meant for mortal hands—a crown shattered in defiance, a flood sealed by sacrifice, and a power that demands a price. Hunted by tyrants, haunted by echoes, and bound to secrets he never asked for, Keiran must choose: drown in the tide of what came before, or rise against the current and reclaim what the world was forced to forget. But the deeper he goes, the more the truth unravels… And beneath it all, something still breathes. [Due to school only able to post 5-6 times a week sorry ;{ ]