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Several centuries ago, this world underwent a phenomenon that blessed humans with a supernatural power called an Aspect. As time passed, heroes began to arise as their power, achievements and courage for placing their lives on the line to save the innocent inspired many as those with an Aspect dreamed of becoming a symbol of peace for our world. I, Rai Shinsei, was one of them as I would hear many stories of heroes from the townsfolk, although, the source of my inspiration was from my two loving parents, who were idolized by the townsfolk as their strength and kindness left me captivated, but despite my dreams, fate had a different future in store for me as tragedy soon occurred, changing my life forever. On my sixth birthday, I witnessed a catastrophe. My once tranquil hometown, which housed kindhearted souls was ravaged by none other than a hero, whose destruction knew no bounds as any structure within his sight was obliterated while every being within my hometown was mercilessly slaughtered. The screams and cries of those I once knew left me in a trepidatious state, but my nightmare was far from over as the remaining survivors was none other than my parents, who were forced to say their goodbyes as the hero killed them right before my eyes, sparing only me and on that day, I was never interested in becoming a hero anymore. Selling my soul to vengeance, I made a vow. To destroy the Hero Association. Although, everything changed once I was forced to enroll into a place I would have never imagined. A Hero Academy.

A lone boy battling through hardships of cultivation world on the way to immortality. Making friends, gaining power and finding love is not that easy when you have no one to teach you, but somehow Leo manages, although often not. Xianxian-ish style novel.

Élisa had never imagined that her life would take such a turn. A father remarrying, a new family to accept, and most of all… Nasser. The arrogant boy she met by chance is now becoming her future brother. But the more she gets to know him, the more she discovers an attraction she can't explain. Between secrets, rivalries, and forbidden feelings, Élisa will have to choose between reason and her heart. A story where love and destiny dangerously intertwine.

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A boy named Ren unable to understand his surroundings Struggling. But despite that still lives on only to give back something he thinks doesn't belongs to him

Layla was once Matthias’ first love, but her life was never easy. Without expecting it, she became entangled in a loveless marriage between Matthias and Claudine. One fateful day, Layla encountered danger on an unknown path, leading her into a situation where the truth had to be hidden. As time passed, Layla’s young daughter, Aria, ended up in the hands of Kyle, a man connected to Layla’s past. Though Kyle had his own family, he took Aria in as one of his own. His wife, Marianne, officially adopted Aria, yet deep down, she struggled with the fact that Aria’s biological mother was Kyle’s first love. Meanwhile, Matthias remained unaware of Layla’s fate, living alongside Claudine and their children. Claudine, heartbroken by Matthias’ indifference, still wished to be a loving mother despite the emotional wounds she carried. Her second daughter, Isolde, was only a year younger than Aria but was already beginning to feel the weight of being ignored by her father. Although Layla had passed away, her daughter, Aria, unknowingly inherited her unresolved fate. Surrounded by Matthias, Kyle, Marianne, and Claudine, Aria must find her place in a world that may or may not truly accept her. Will Matthias uncover the truth behind Layla’s death? Can Kyle and Marianne fully accept Aria as their own? Will Claudine manage to maintain her place in Matthias’ life, or will she be forced to confront the truth? Beloved Daughter is a story about seeking the truth hidden beneath lies and discovering the true value of love, even when it comes at a cost.

After his elder sister's death, Koa finds himself alone in this dark world, shrouded in mystery. His new life comes with many obstacles, and although he tries to live as peacefully as possible, it seems as if everything in this world is trying to kill him.

Jagan has returned to the time before the game 'Life Changer' (L.C) was released. L.C is the game created by Heavenly Dao created as a last hope for Humanity to survive on Earth which will gain Qi. In his previous life, Jagan was one of the good players, although not the best. 100 years after Earth gained Qi, the aliens attacked Earth and many people died facing the aliens. Jagan knowing all the future opportunities decided to rewrite his and humanity's fate.

THIS STORY IS DROPPED UNTIL I FIND THE MOTIVATION TO CONTINUE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This is the story of a battle maniac who reincarnated as a drake in a dangerous fantasy world. Although the world is in a primitive era where civilisation is not going to flourish any time soon, it is filled with dangerous myriad species. The main character of the story, Zenon, is literally insane and constantly searching for strong opponents. For him who always found pleasure in being hunted and counter hunting, this is literally heaven sent opportunity. Our mc is dragon who practices martial arts and takes it to the extreme. Find out what happens when a dragon practices martial art and how he takes the martial path to the pinnacle. ****** author's note: Dear readers,Iam a fan of non human genre. Although There are indeed some satisfactory works in this genre, it was not what I wanted. I have taken this daunting task upon myself to write a novel which, I should have found fun to read. I hope you may find fun in this novel too... ps: This is my first time writing a novel. I promise that I will strive to improve my deficiencies along the journey. So if you find anything unsatisfactory please let me know on the comment section.

It had been awhile when she last saw him. She remembered vividly the day they parted. Myra was glad to have signed those papers but it didn't change the facts that she was afraid of him. Although he had never done anything remotely hostile to her or ever been unkind, shivers ran down her spine. He looked the same. Stoic, expressionless and handsome as ever. But he just was't Myra's cup of tea.

Five hundred years ago, the world was awakened, bringing dungeons, mythological beasts, new races, and lost continents to the surface. It also brought the opportunity to awaken and become strong, but not everyone had that opportunity. Elliot is one of those young people who yearns to become an Awakened One but has not yet succeeded. Despite that, he is different. His desire for power is so strong that he never becomes discouraged despite being mocked and despised by the world for belonging to the group of those Rejected by the System. He still longs to become an Awakened One. His desire for power is so intense that when the long-awaited day arrives, he shakes the foundations of the world, allowing him to become one of those acclaimed Awakened, receiving an amazing and unique class. Although powerful enemies surround him, his intense desire for power will allow him to look beyond what his eyes can see as he rises above the world and achieves Glory.

Lassen, a young man who has failed at everything in his life, has had enough. Disillusioned with the world, he decides to end it all. But instead of dying, he wakes up in a parallel world, armed with a strange system that can accomplish anything he desires. Trapped in his room, reading novels and savoring every page, he has no intention of participating in the fast-paced world outside. Yet, despite his desire for peace, the world changes every time he makes an appearance. Everyone treats him like a genius, a being capable of disrupting the very fabric of reality, without lifting a finger. A powerful system, a new life, and a world that adapts to him: why complicate things when you can have everything without effort? The Genius System tells the story of a man who, although having everything to change the world, prefers to watch it evolve from the comfort of his room, through the pages of his books.

Kei Iwai is a freshman high schooler. He lives only with his mother living what he calls an extremely normal life, perfect for an ordinary guy like him, although he has a secret about his family, and who knows, maybe his family is keeping secrets from him too...

Ethan Cross, a bright and energetic young man from an ordinary family, is well-known at Brentwood Private High School for his athletic talent and striking looks. Although his academic performance is average, he is diligent, kind-hearted, and possesses unparalleled physical abilities and combat skills. His life was meant to be simple and uneventful—until he met Isabella Laurent, a stunning heiress with a cold yet innocent heart. Despite coming from two vastly different worlds, their fateful encounter sparked a bond that neither could let go of. However, their love was never meant to be. The Laurent family, one of the world’s most powerful corporate dynasties, forcibly tore them apart and arranged Isabella’s engagement to a wealthy aristocrat. Heartbroken and lost, Ethan thought he had reached the lowest point of his life—until a sudden twist of fate revealed his extraordinary potential. He was recruited by a mysterious espionage organization called “Aegis” and was thrust into a world of brutal training to become a top-tier spy.

Although born of parents of which both are demons,he was a half breed,his eerie existence cloaking a prophecy of doomsday for his kind but he was born with purity. His birth was prevented yet was he begotten,with a fate of which he fought to escape from. His name is Ramses He's the origin,the end an agent of both destruction and peace. ******************** ***************** Ariane turned abruptly to leave but Ramses blocked her way. Before she could utter another word she found herself in his arms,his hand tightly wrapped around her waist She was so close that she could hear his heartbeat And with those grey eyes peering deeply into hers he whispered, "Despite you being human,not even destiny nor Fate can take you away from me".... Note: This book is in three parts. Part one:In a Demon continent bathed in lies the events occurring when Ramses was a child,an unusual being who is neither demon or human,including the Demon emperor's investigations in the murder of his wife as he fights to protect his son at all cost. Part two:Something different...years had passed with changing times,read to discover... Part three: The present day (modern times).

He was surrounded by darkness and couldn't see a thing. He could not breathe; he could not feel his body nor anything around him. Silence and darkness was the only thing that filled his world He lacked a form or any defining features; just a consciousness floating around in an empty void. A void that seemed to slowly eat away at him. Despite the lack of body and a sense of touch, he could feel the impenetrable darkness around him. Then, just like a light that appears at the end of a long tunnel, a light appeared before him. A light that felt even more deep then the darkness around him. He couldn't see it, but he could sense its presence and with the light's presence, a voice rang out. "There you are," it said. Although he had no ears, he could hear and understand the voice. He could understand his words not his intentions.

Your eyes were immediately drawn to her the first time you saw her despite the fact she kept hurting your very soul here.

A perfect lie is nothing but a truth in disguise. Alex believes this with her whole heart; despite struggling with her own identity and pressures of maintaining a normal life, she always focuses on the bright side of things. Aaron, on the other hand, dismisses any act of goodwill for his suspicion and prefers to ignore the things and people that are unnecessary to him. The two polar opposites collide and despite their differences, they help each other in ways they never thought was possible. But what happens when a friend's tragic death turns their whole world upside down? And most importantly, who's to blame?

Mercurius Ernesh, the eldest son of the Emperor of this world, Methuselah Ernesh, was a unique figure. His father, the leader of the Ernesh bloodline and the emperor of the world, was so feared that people would get a heart attack just by hearing his name. Mercurius had four brothers, each with an evil mindset and a cruel heart. However, Mercurius was the complete opposite; he had a good and kind heart. This was the reason why his father hated him. Methuselah always wanted his sons to become kings, rule over the world, and instill fear in everyone. Although Mercurius was the eldest brother, he did not love his father and mother because he was always forced to be a warrior. Mercurius disliked fighting and living a royal life by killing others. In the Ernesh family, everyone had amazing magical powers. His father, Methuselah, could control the weather and seas, and each of his brothers had unique and interesting powers. Unfortunately, Mercurius was born without a drop of magic power. This is why his father called him a failed creation and always locked him up in a jail where aggressive magical beasts were kept. Despite this, Mercurius was a kind man who thanked God for everything he had and never blamed God for not giving him any powers. He did not regret a bit that he lacked power. Mercurius was an example of stoicism and pacifism. After he was walking away from home, he wanted to find the gods and make one his wish fulfill,his only wish is that he can Reincarnate in a nation or a country where no war and no slave traders,but unfortunately he died and was reincarnated with a whole new personality. ??after this in the chapter 1

Gaz Spears, lieutenant, 2nd battalion Finding himself something was missing in his life. Successful public figure, needed to find the other perfect half to compliment his life. Perhaps is time for Gaz to settle down? Although in his complicated world things did not seemed to be walking down the right path, needed ‘that special person’ to be back for good….. Bad memories and experiences, had tonleave then all behind….

Rianne, as the eldest who’s bound to make efforts despite the struggles in her life was never interested in anything but rather than very clear in her goals. Coming from a poor family, her life wasn’t easy even when Noah and Paul came. Although it’s hard to make amends she remain strong for her family and was supported by her new found friends. Like any other kind of friendship there were happiness, misunderstandings, and love grows. Their tangled connections made them to be there for each other until the end. -- Note: This is the English version Updates every Friday

Anushka, a brilliant graduate with a first-class degree in Business Administration, faces relentless criticism from her family and friends. They label her a failure for refusing to secure a traditional job in her field. Deep down, she regrets pursuing what she calls a "silly degree" and has no interest in building a career in business. Instead, she dedicates herself to her true passion—cybersecurity. Inspired by her role model, Alice Bendilani, the trailblazing CEO of Bendilani Group of Companies, Anushka dives headfirst into the world of IT. Despite lacking formal IT qualifications, she learns the art of ethical hacking and cybersecurity through sheer determination and self-study. Her ultimate dream is to work for **Cyber Genesis**, a prestigious cybersecurity company under the Bendilani Group. But fate isn’t kind to her; although her skills are unmatched, her lack of academic credentials keeps her out of the company for years. When Anushka finally earns a spot at Cyber Genesis, tragedy strikes. Alice Bendilani dies suddenly under suspicious circumstances. Devastated, Anushka finds herself working directly under Mark Bendilani, Alice’s eldest son and the head of Cyber Genesis. Mark, reeling from the loss of his mother, refuses to accept her death as natural. To make matters more complicated, his younger sister unexpectedly assumes the CEO position of the Bendilani Group, leaving Mark to focus solely on Cyber Genesis. As Mark confides in Anushka, the two embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind Alice’s death. Together, they navigate the murky waters of corporate politics, betrayal, and hidden enemies. As they work side by side, an undeniable bond forms between them. But Mark, scarred by a traumatic love experience in the past, struggles to accept his feelings for Anushka. Their love story is tumultuous, filled with emotional hurdles and moments of vulnerability. Despite the challenges, the duo’s determination pays off. They expose the murderers behind Alice’s death, bringing them to justice. Through this journey, Anushka proves her worth not only to Mark but also to herself, her family, and her critics. She is finally acknowledged as a force to be reckoned with in the field of cybersecurity. In the end, Anushka’s perseverance and passion not only win her the love of Mark but also the respect of everyone who once doubted her. Together, she and Mark honor Alice Bendilani’s legacy, ensuring that her vision continues to thrive.

Mellow, as in Melloriew was instructed to look after a young boy who was seventeen years younger than him. Although the two aren't blood related, words couldn't describe the bond they shared.

$$$$$$$ Rania Wong, a rich young lady or a multibillionaire that currently leading a worldwide company, Diamond Enterprise. She was targeted by many unknown enemies and also from the attacked of unknown organizations. Her grandfather, Master Wong decided to appoint a personal bodyguard in order to protect her although he knew that his granddaughter already have a dozen of bodyguard. Although she is known as a ruthless and cruel person but actually she has another hidden side of her. ************* Ryan Mu, a skillful and talented man but also a very secretive and mysterious guy. He is the personal bodyguard of Master Wong and always in a secret mission of protecting the young miss, Miss Rania Wong. He knows her very well, although it's been a very long time since they last saw each other .unlike Rania who doesn't even realize his existence around her. What will happen when 2 person from different world and different attitude paired together? Will Rania keep acting cold and distance towards Ryan? Can Ryan protect his young miss from any upcoming danger around them? and can the pass and hidden feeling between them appeared again? Can Rania keeps her guard up againts Ryan when he constantly saved her in exchange of his own life? ••••••••••••••••• Please add this book to your library if you want to know more. I'm not a good writer in english but i really want to try. I'm deeply sorry if i have a lot of grammatical errors. Please do support me. I'm not a humorous person so i don't really have any idea to make you guys laugh, i just hope you will like it. ^-^ •••••••••••

“Is it too much to ask not to be disregarded?” This question often arises in moments when respect feels difficult to find although It might be the sentiment of someone who would get easily offended. “I’m not sensitive!” Sure, whatever you say. Join us on the journey of a girl named Sayaka. Self-absorbed most of the time and trys hard to get back to her reality, navigating her way with the help of a blunt and insensitive system by her side.

They say fairy tales are just that, Tales. A figment of the readers imagination. Although for Rhea they are all too real, almost invasive in nature. Theres a Truth to everything, in her world this tale was her truth. Fiction becoming real, trying to find a line between the two becoming continuously grey.

The world was destroyed. Because of my boss, who was the embodiment of human tr*sh. I thought I was dead for sure, but I returned to the past. Although I was the epitome of corruption, the worst of the worst, who clung to that piece of human garbage… I have no choice but to try to save that damned world.

Trash! Hou Chen finds out that he is a trash that can't cultivate. But noone knows that he has another card in his pocket, his guns, that can cultivate. Although he is a weak human, but with his guns he can even kill gods.

Aiko Akira is just a delusional, and extremely introverted gal who just wanted to buy groceries like the friendly neighbor she is (although she doesn't talk much..) until Akira started to notice some strange things.. like how citizens have been going missing or the strange dreams leading up to this day. Now, she starts to doubt that- 01000111 01101111 01100100 00100000 01001001 01110011 00100000 01110010 01100101 01100001 01101100 00001010

In a world where kingdoms rise and fall, a seasoned player unexpectedly finds himself transmigrated into the very game he once mastered—Caldera. However, his new life as a ruler comes with a crushing twist: severe debuffs and harsh restrictions on his talents make survival nearly impossible. Against overwhelming odds, he fights tooth and nail to carve out a legacy. Despite his brilliance in strategy and marvels in combat, failure becomes his ultimate fate. But fate offers him another chance. Reborn at the start of the game, now without the crippling debuffs and armed with all the knowledge, experience, and hard-won lessons of his previous life, he faces the world anew. This novel is a bit fast-paced compared to current mainstream trends. It will delve into human nature and how far people are willing to go for meager profit. Most characters will be evil, and even the good ones only appear good because the actions they take align with their own interests, rather than being motivated by true goodness. For any questions about this novel, feel free to leave a comment on my first review, where I will be answering any inquiries or questions regarding the story. I hope you have a great time reading this! If you’d like to support this novel, please rate it or leave any kind of comment or join my studio over at discord where we have a dedicated space to Lord of Caldera Fans: https://discord.gg/b3f4gQ8v6h Any feedback will help it gain more exposure. Thank you! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com as well although only free chapter just like here. if you read on both platforms and like the novel do leave me some review there as well thank you. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/569643/fictions