Hakari Gambling

Rael screwed up badly. One reckless gamble later, and his guild's entire emergency fund was gone. With debt collectors ready to harvest his organs, his only hope was a single, desperate gacha pull. Ding! [Congratulations! Player: Quarterpounder69 has obtained the (Divine) Grade item, Eye of the Beast!] [Divine Grade item obtained! All Stats +250] [First Divine Grade item obtained! All Stats +100] [New title unlocked! [Heavenly Attraction] (Divine)] With no other choice, he consumed the item—only to be thrown into a situation no player had ever faced before. [To ensure fairness, please select a random number. This will determine which boss monster variation you become.] 'Uh, I don't fucking know? 69... hmm, maybe not...' [Confirmed.] 'Wait—' [Congratulations! You've chosen the Special-Type Boss Monster Variation: The Pay-to-Win Boss.] [Congratulations! You've become a Boss Monster!] Armed with broken perks like [Premium Leveling], [Premium Evolution], and [Premium Shop], Rael was thrust into the world of the VRMMORPG game he had been playing. The issue was, he went back in time, specifically, 150 days before the launch of version 1.0.

Leah Móu refuses to die twice. In her first life, she did everything by the book—starved, beaten, and forgotten. Now, she's back—thirty days before Earth's destruction—and this time? Screw the lottery. She wants luxury. She wants security. She wants a private ship. There’s just one problem. The one man rich enough to buy her a ticket off this dying rock doesn’t have a ship—because he’s not planning to leave. Complete 2 Draft (Unedit Post)

I shake my head and whisper back to him, "The 11th house will follow me to the ends of the earth to extinguish my family's line after what my father did. If I lead you, I just doom you all." My beta, Fred, struggles to control his wolf and grips my arm, "We're even more doomed without you." I only have one way to truly save my people and that's to replace the murdered queen. I'm of the blood, as the last touched I can challenge the rites at any time to claim her throne. This was always my privilege, instilled in me since birth. Though I had no desire to take on her mantle, she'd been a kind enough monarch. I had no choice now. If I became queen my pack would replace the 11th as the royal pack and they'd become untouchable by the other houses. It was a gamble, one that would likely kill me, but it was the only play that I had left. And so, dear reader, this is the story of how I signed up for my own doom. How I became the willing participant in the rite of queens and lost the one true love of my life.

"That's war. War that's gone on for too long now. All the people know is blood." Fred tries to reason with me again, his whisper becoming more heated, "you're the leader of our people, the last of the touched. You have to take us out of here. You have to save the pups." I shake my head and whisper back to him, "The 11th house will follow me to the ends of the earth to extinguish my family's line after what my father did. If I lead you, I just doom you all." My beta, Fred, struggles to control his wolf and grips my arm, "We're even more doomed without you." I only have one way to truly save my people and that's to replace the murdered queen. I'm of the blood, as the last touched I can challenge the rites at any time to claim her throne. This was always my privilege, instilled in me since birth. Though I had no desire to take on her mantle, she'd been a kind enough monarch. I had no choice now. If I became queen my pack would replace the 11th as the royal pack and they'd become untouchable by the other houses. It was a gamble, one that would likely kill me, but it was the only play that I had left. And so, dear reader, this is the story of how I signed up for my own doom. How I became the willing participant in the rite of queens.

In the late years of the Daqian era, tyrants roamed freely, war erupted endlessly, and the people could not sustain their lives. After transmigration, Chen Jie finds himself as a drunken gambler with a pair of unfortunate sisters at home. The elder one, Su Yunjin, is his wife, and he also has a five-year-old sister-in-law, Su Yunrui. Their family is so poor they can barely make ends meet. Then suddenly, his beautiful wife comes smiling, bringing him a bowl of hot porridge. "Husband, I was wrong yesterday. Please have some porridge while it's hot." Seeing the bruises on his wife's face, Chen Jie feels something is amiss. Ding~ [Daily Information has been updated] [1. Yesterday, you gambled away the last three acres of good land, beat Su Yunjin while drunk, and planned to sell the five-year-old Su Yunrui, to recover your losses.] [2. The Su sisters rely on each other. Su Yunrui is Su Yunjin's only hope.] [3. Su Yunjin, having lost hope, traded her mother's hairpin three days ago for a pack of arsenic.] ...Arsenic! Staring at the hot porridge brought to his lips, Chen Jie looks up at his wife, seeing the faint bruise on her face and her eyes shifting away, avoiding his gaze. "Honey!" "Yes?" "You're not going to kill me, are you?!"

As if it wasn’t enough to be hit on the head by my co-workers and boyfriend, I died at the hands of my gambling-addict older brother. Without even regretting my unfortunate death, I realized that I had possessed a supporting role in a romantic fantasy novel, which I just read yesterday. To be precise, a villainess destined to die at the hands of her husband. I know it’s cliché! ‘Possessed a villainess in a romantic fantasy novel! So this is what it feels like?’ I thought it was pretty good for the price of my unfair death. Until I realize that no matter what I do, I can’t deviate from the flow of the original. For the female lead Rizé, it’s a delightful cider series, but it’s nothing more of a bloody story for Edith, the villainess I possessed. I am the protagonist in my life. If I’m going to die according to the original story, I should at least kiss my super handsome husband! In the original story, Edith is greatly despised by her husband, but who cares, I’m going to die anyway. However… “You pretended not to be, but now you’re so hot to play with. Well, that’s good.” “Yes…?” “Satisfy me like Rigelhof’s serpent. Well, who knows? I might be interested in that body of yours.” …why is the original story starting to change now? ***** P/s: The cover are not mine. It’s from original author. Don’t use it without permission.

In a world where magic is currency and the magically gifted reign supreme, Erin is nothing. Born without a shred of power in a society that discards the weak, Erin spends his days hauling demon carcasses for copper coins—just enough to keep his sharp-witted elder sister Aria in school and their dying father alive. But when his father collapses from the same sickness that stole their mother, Erin’s fragile world crumbles. With no money for medicine and Aria’s future slipping away, he gambles on the one path left: the Trials of Ascension, a brutal gauntlet where the magically elite compete for glory in the Overlord’s three legendary orders—the cunning Vigil, the unyielding Sentinels, and the shadowed Wardens. Armed with a rusted shovel, his father’s cryptic pendant, and a rage that burns hotter than any spell, Erin enters a world of glittering nobles and lethal trials designed to break the powerless. But in a system rigged to favor magic, his greatest weapon isn’t strength. It’s defiance. Can a gravedigger outlast mages born to rule? Or will the weight of a magicless existence bury him first? A storm of grit, sacrifice, and brotherly love. For fans of Black Clover, where the overlooked rise to shatter the chains of a broken world.

One Final Life. One Final Death. No Grave for the Damned. Draven failed to awaken. In a desperate bid to survive his terminal illness, he gambled everything to claim a Divine Legacy—a gamble that cost him his life. But death was not the end. Resurrected with a sinister curse, he now faces eternal damnation if he dies a second time. Now, thrust into the brutal world of Elite, where the weak perish, Draven has no choice but to fight for his survival. To survive, he must climb the ranks—rank by rank, slaughter by slaughter.

In a world where the strong reign and the weak perish, Azrael was never meant to survive. Born into nothing, hunted by forces beyond his understanding, he has spent his life running—from his past, from his enemies, and from an inevitable fate lurking in the shadows. But when an enigmatic system binds itself to his soul, everything changes. ☠ Complete the missions. Grow stronger. Or face the unknown penalties. ☠ This isn’t a gift. It’s a gamble. Every failure has consequences. Some take away his strength. Some take away his freedom. And some... take away his life. Now, trapped in a brutal world teeming with nightmarish creatures, warring factions, and hidden truths, Azrael must defy the system itself—before it consumes him. ⚔ Monsters lurk in the abyss. ⚔ Factions wage war for power. ⚔ A forgotten truth waits to be unearthed. To ascend, he must embrace the shadows. To survive, he must defy the system. To rule, he must carve his name into the darkness. [A Dark Fantasy | Level-Up System | High Stakes Survival].

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the pinnacle of a Xianxia Cultivation Story appears in the middle of a post-apocalyptic system and tower climbing setting, without having lost her powers, unrestrained, and invincible? Bing Xue spent eleven thousand years in the world of Murim, ascending to become the pinnacle after countless hardships, blood, and tears, and sacrificing her own humanity in the process. However, she was incapable of ascending into the Immemorial Primordial Void Realm; incapable of escaping the Heavenly Will's influence, she gambled it all on a single decision, escaping into the Outer Cosmos with her last remaining energies. Despite thinking her long journey was coming to an end, a black hole teleports her back to Earth out of nowhere! However, things on her home planet are much different than before. The Tower now exists, connecting Earth with countless other worlds. Monsters come out of Dimensional Gates, threatening humanity, and awakened people named Players climb the Tower in hopes of saving humanity from destruction. After learning that her mother and her sister are still alive, Bing Xue will use the overwhelming and supreme might she has cultivated for eleven thousand years to destroy the tower, slay the gods that govern it, and save Earth from its untimely demise. The System? She will fold it and make a fashionable scarf with it! The Administrators? They might become her new pets. The Monsters? Nothing but ants that die immediately by merely touching her Immortal Aura. The Hunters? If they behave, she might make them her disciples and teach them to cultivate the Heavenly Dao, so they don’t rely too much on the System. The Hostile Players? Just flies she’ll slap to death with a gentle wave of her hands. And the Gods? Merely aperitives for her ever-growing Divinity! During its serialization, this novel will be available for free forever, no premium. However, you can read advanced chapters here: https://www.patreon.com/pancakeswitch Copyright 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you.

"I hate my old world. No matter where I turned, misfortune followed me like a curse. In this world, I will be free. I’ll rise to the top and enjoy life with beauties... but to do so, I must destroy everything that stands in my way." Ryan was a simple construction worker, trapped in a boring routine, weighed down by gambling and loss. Until one day, his life ended when a rogue steel pole crashed into him—right in the middle of his important gacha pull. Everything went dark… and then bright again. He found himself face-to-face with a goddess. Seraphina, the Goddess of Life, stood before him with an air of indifference. "Welcome, Ryan, to the world between life and death. I could explain your life and death, but I can’t be bothered. I’m Seraphina, blah blah blah. Go save the world, be a hero... whatever." Ryan lashed out. "What kind of shitty goddess are you? I don’t want to be a hero!" "How dare you speak to me like that?!" Seraphina’s fury was palpable. She had never been spoken to like this before. Ryan scanned the endless white room, muttering, "So, I’m dead, huh? This is a new world… First thing, get strong. And maybe get some beauties..." "Listen, we’re not done talking—" the goddess started, but Ryan cut her off. "Shut the f**k up! I’m thinking here!" He was beyond thrilled to escape his miserable old life. This felt like a second chance. "Hero? F**k that! Make me a villain," Ryan growled. "Give me powers like in those anime shows! I want to burn the world down and make them kneel to me!" The goddess paused, clearly annoyed. "Fine, have it your way." She flicked her wrist, sending a flash of light toward him. Unseen by her, a shadowy presence entered with the light. "I shall grant you one wish," the goddess muttered bitterly. "Name it, and it will be done." Ryan’s eyes gleamed. "Anything?" His grin widened. "Make me someone who can f**k countless women and have a hundred wives. And you..." He leered at her, "You’ll be my first." Before Seraphina could react, a system window appeared before Ryan’s eyes, glowing crimson. [Welcome Ryan Wood] [You are reading a message from the system of the chosen ones] [You are offered to become the Harem God] [Will you accept your fate?] [Yes/No] Ryan’s excitement surged. "F**K YES! I ACCEPT! GIVE ME THIS POWER!" Follow Ryan on his journey to becoming the true Evil Harem God. He’ll conquer beauties, battle enemies, and reshape the world in his image. In a world where only the strong survive, Ryan will stop at nothing to become the ultimate villain—the man who controls all the women and rules over all. ● This novel contains R18 explicit content and adult themes. ● Two chapters will be uploaded daily, so buckle up. ● The MC? He’s evil, ruthless, and sure as hell not a coward. ● Expect epic battles, cool abilities, and solid world-building. Bonus tags(Netori; OP; MILF; Monster Girls; Large Harem) Discord server: https://discord.gg/wNf3hqnU4z

“You Scammer! Return me my 10,000-year-old Mystic Jade Staff!” “You lost it fair and square in the gamble, Grand Elder. I can’t help it if your so-called Profound Scrying Eyes couldn’t see through my cups.” “What cups!? Those were the Divine Temple Bells of the Mahayana Temple!” “And?” “Even the Immortal Monarch himself can’t see through them, you thief!” *** “What do you mean you won’t reimburse me for the Flying Sword Insurance I took?” “The terms and conditions clearly state that there will be no reimbursement within the first year of taking out the policy.” “You never said that!” “And you never read the fine print in the contract, Patriarch.” “The fine print that was written with illusory ink!? You bastard!” *** “How did my small loan of 1,000 Immortal Stones turn into a debt of 100,000 Immortal Stones? You loan shark!” “That’s just the power of compounding, my friend.” “You call that compounding? I took the loan last week, you scammer! And I’m not your friend, I’m the goddamn Emperor!” *** “How are you not dead? I saw your corpse with my own eyes!” “My death was greatly exaggerated, Senior Sister.” “You didn’t even have a head!” “Like I said, exaggerated.” *** In the vast world of cultivation, where honor and integrity reign supreme, one man dares to defy the heavens—not with sword or spell, but with deception and trickery. Once a lowly street urchin, Han Yu quickly realized that cultivation required three things: talent, resources, and powerful backers. He had none of those. What he did have, however, was a sharp tongue, quick hands, and a complete lack of shame. From gambling dens to immortal auctions, from conning sect elders to running an interdimensional insurance scam, Han Yu’s reputation spreads across the cultivation world like an unstoppable plague. No treasure is too sacred, no contract too ironclad, and no oath too unbreakable for him to twist to his advantage. Even the mighty Immortal Clans dare not underestimate him—after all, the last sect that tried ended up legally belonging to him. With a growing list of enemies, a debt larger than some celestial empires, and a skillset that consists entirely of loopholes, misdirection, and sheer audacity, Han Yu’s journey to the peak of immortality is anything but conventional. Will he be hunted down by every major power in the realm? Will he accidentally scam his way into becoming an Immortal Emperor? Or will he outwit even fate itself and make the heavens owe him a favor? One thing is certain—when Han Yu is involved, nothing is ever fair, but the house always wins. ------- P.S: This book is set in the universe of Walker of the Words and is in the same time period. Tags: #Comedy #weak to strong #Scamming #Beast companions #Monster Master #World Exploration #Faceslapping #Overpowered Cheats #Pretending to be weak

Isla Sinclair never imagined her fate would be sealed with a signature and a ruthless vow. When her reckless brother gambles away millions to the wrong man, she is forced to pay the price—by marrying Killian Thorne, a powerful billionaire with a vendetta against her family. Killian didn’t build his empire by playing fair. He takes what he wants, and right now, he wants her. A Sinclair under his control is the perfect revenge. But Isla isn’t the weak pawn he expected—she’s fierce, defiant, and refuses to be broken. Their marriage is a battlefield, their desire a dangerous game. And when Isla uncovers the devastating truth about why Killian really hates her family, she faces an impossible choice: destroy the man she’s beginning to love or surrender to a past that could ruin them both. Because in this war of hearts, only one of them can truly win.

The day the sky split open, the world changed forever. Nine realms descended upon Earth, fusing into one. Magic surged through the land, beasts from forgotten myths roamed freely, and humans… they awakened systems that dictated their fate. Warriors, mages, assassins—each bound by the roles assigned to them. But not him. Yuji was supposed to be just another survivor in this new world. Instead, he was struck by an unknown force during the merger and disappeared from sight. When he awoke, the world had changed—and so had he. He possessed an ability unlike any other. He could modify a person’s system, rewriting their destiny. But there were limits. He could not force his power upon others—they had to accept his gift. And even then, time was his enemy—his ability could only be used sparingly, making every decision a gamble. If anyone discovered what he could do, kings and warlords would hunt him, factions would seek to control him, and the very balance of power would collapse. So he would remain in the shadows. He would choose who to empower, when to act, and how to build his strength. And above all… He would only raise women. Strong. Beautiful. Devoted. He would forge a kingdom where no man held power—where every warrior, every queen, every legend belonged to him.

[-Congratulations, you have successfully killed Alexander the Great and claimed him as your summon..-] The words, scrawled in blood, burned across the page of the Death Ledger. Riven was nothing but a powerless runt until necromancers razed his village and butchered his sister before his eyes. As his blood soaked the dirt, his Sigil ignited, granting him a gift. He can die and reform, a cycle that resets with every rank he climbs. But fate wasn’t done screwing him. In the catacombs beneath the ruins, he found the Death Ledger—a death contract that bound him against his will to hunt those who’ve cheated death across dimensions. Historical legendary heroes and villains. From the noble King Arthur to the conqueror Genghis Khan and the fabled king of Uruk, Gilgamesh, together with Ivan the Terrible and Vlad the Impaler. Every mission is a gamble. Fail once, and the Ledger brands him a death-cheater, turning him into prey for the same immortal fugitives he hunts. And the reward? He gets to keep them as his undead summons. His enemies will not stop coming. They want the Ledger, the Sigil, his power. To survive, he will wield death itself, growing stronger with every soul he claims, because in a world this savage, only the relentless rise.

Year 2035. A groundbreaking game—"Glory Lords: Arcane War"—takes the world by storm. With cutting-edge VR immersion, players can feel the pulse of magic, the tremors of battle, and the weight of every decision. But more than just a game, it becomes the ultimate stage for global esports. Elite teams rise, billion-dollar prize pools emerge, and the entire world is swept into the frenzy. But for Ethan Parker, this isn’t just a game. It’s a gamble with fate itself. Las Vegas. Midnight. A secret high-stakes game. On the table lies the world’s only Legendary-tier artifact—the Stone of Glory. Its value? Far beyond a billion dollars. Because hidden within it is a secret—one that can rewrite the very rules of reality. Ethan bets everything. And loses. In that moment, he doesn’t just lose the artifact—he loses his future. Then, the world changes. The game and reality merge. Earth is no longer the world it once was. Society collapses, replaced by a brutal new order where a person’s rank in "Glory Lords: Arcane War" determines their status in real life. The strongest players become kings. The weakest? Slaves. And the one who won the Stone of Glory—Griffin Musk—rises to absolute power, ruling over this new world as its supreme leader. As for Ethan? Once the #1 player in the world, he loses everything—his account, his status, his freedom. Reduced to the lowest class, he suffers, tortured until his final breath. But now—he’s back. Reborn with the memories of his past life, he returns to the moment it all began. This time, he wins the gamble. This time, he won’t let the world fall into Griffin’s hands. But fate has more in store for him… When he logs into the game, he realizes something is off. Not only is he the first player in the world to own private territory, but he also acquires something unheard of—the only Legendary-tier unit in existence: the Green Dragon. And then—something even more shocking. These two Green Dragons aren’t just powerful units. They’re heroes. With growth potential and combat abilities surpassing even top-tier players, they have the power to change the course of the entire game. At that moment, Ethan knows—his path to the top has begun. But the real world isn’t done with him yet. Governments, military forces, corporate giants, secret organizations—and even Griffin himself—are now watching his every move. This time, it’s not just about revenge. This time, he’s taking control of the future. The war of heroes has only just begun…

Eighteen-year-old Nabil suddenly finds himself transported to a dangerous, game-like world along with 50 other players. Scattered across a vast realm of 10 continents, the players quickly realize that while this world bears striking similarities to a popular game they once knew, it is no virtual landscape. Instead, it is a reality created by a higher-dimensional god, who has sent them here for his own twisted form of gambling entertainment. This god watches from his dimension as the players struggle for survival, their fates dangling by the thread of his whims. The rules are brutal. Each player has one year—365 days—to find a way out. However, only five can escape, leaving the others trapped in this deadly world, or worse, condemned to an unknown fate. The stakes are high: killing another player grants points, and accumulating enough points may be the only way to secure one of the five spots for freedom. Alliances will form, and betrayals are inevitable, as desperation pushes players to act in ways they never imagined. Nabil, initially feeling hopeless, is seemingly dealt the weakest ability among all the players: the power to control pets. Compared to others who possess flashy and devastating skills, his ability appears laughable at first. Worse, he has no additional skills to rely on—only his wits, his ability to command creatures, and his will to survive. Yet, as Nabil explores this dangerous world, he soon learns that his power may hold more potential than he ever imagined. In a realm filled with monstrous beasts, rival players, and deadly environments, his pet control ability could be his key to survival. Through taming and commanding various creatures, Nabil begins to develop a unique strategy that allows him to take on both powerful enemies and cunning rivals. But Nabil knows the harsh reality: every player is a threat. As alliances shift and tensions rise, he must carefully navigate who to trust and who to eliminate. With limited time and a finite number of players allowed to return home, the competition grows deadlier by the day. Nabil’s journey is not just about brute strength; it’s a test of cunning, survival instincts, and the ability to uncover the true potential of his seemingly weak power. As he uncovers more about this mysterious world, Nabil begins to question the motives of the higher-dimensional god who put them here. Is there more to this cruel game than just survival? What hidden secrets does this god’s world hold, and is there a way to outsmart the rules entirely? Nabil must not only survive but find a way to escape this nightmare—before it consumes him and the others entirely.

Haisley is a woman who is held as collateral by her father and brother to pay their debts to a mafia gambling house owner. Lucas Abraham, the man, accepts Haisley as collateral and makes her his sex partner. There is no love present, especially in Lucas, as his heart has long since died with his lover. But what happens when Haisley is kidnapped by his business partner? Does Lucas not care and let Haisley be killed by his enemy, or will Lucas help Haisley when he realizes he doesn't like anyone hurting Haisley except himself?

In the ash-gray wastes of Ketharion, where sky rivers shimmer under a fractured crimson moon, a new demon Cassius awakens with broken horns and a haunting human memory. In a realm where Essence—harvested from blood, rivers, or mortals—fuels power, and time slowly sharpens claws, survival is a cruel gamble. Bound by the Oathweave’s unbreakable contracts, they strike pacts with desperate mortals across planes—offering strength, revenge, knowledge or riches for souls that flood them with life and furthers their development. While some demons leave the barren land in search of better life in other planes others are bound to it unable to permanently separate themselves from Ketharion. Read the first story of no name author.

"A New Chance, A New Untold Story: Held Upon Mysteries" is a captivating journey that beckons readers to ponder whether taking risks and embracing the unknown is truly worth it. At the heart of this tale lies an exploration of life's uncertainties and the captivating allure of new beginnings. The narrative weaves together themes of hope, redemption, and the courage it takes to step into uncharted territories. As characters navigate their personal labyrinths of secrets and revelations, the story unfolds with a blend of suspense and introspection. It challenges readers to reflect on their own lives, asking them to consider if the pursuit of new opportunities, despite the mysteries they may hold, is a gamble worth taking. Ultimately, this evocative story encourages a deeper understanding of the transformative power of embracing change and the potential wonders that lie beyond the threshold of the unknown.

Welcome to a world where every choice can be your last. Zack had no time to question fate. One moment, he was saving lives as a trauma doctor. The next, he was fighting for his own in a world ruled by the Apocalypse System. Thrown into a twisted game where death is the price of failure, Stripped of reason, stripped of choice—survival was the only law. Alongside a battle-hardened soldier, Jake and a strategist engineer, Arya with pasts of their own, Zack faced trial after trial, each more brutal than the last. But the deeper they fell into the system’s grasp, the clearer it became—this was no ordinary game. Someone was watching. Controlling. Manipulating. Some may seem human, but are they? When he reunites with Olivia, the one person who knew him before the world collapsed, his growing bond with Arya forces him to make an impossible choice: hold onto the past or make a new future. Because in this world, trust is a gamble, and the only thing deadlier than failure… …is trusting the wrong person.

"Do you always paint people without their permission?" "Only when they’re unforgettable." Lexi Martin has everything—wealth, beauty, and a future her powerful family has mapped out for her. But beneath the designer dresses and diamond rings, she feels trapped. Her parents expect perfection, and her engagement to Harrison Green is nothing more than a strategic move. Then she meets Julian Lee. A struggling artist with raw talent and an irresistible charm, Julian is nothing like the men in Lexi’s world. When he paints her, it’s more than just art—it’s as if he’s unraveling the very fabric of who she is. Their connection is instant, intense, and completely forbidden. But Julian has a secret. A dangerous one. As their love deepens, so do the risks. A jealous ex, a ruthless family, and choices that could change everything. Can Lexi break free from the life that’s been forced upon her? Will Julian’s secret destroy them before they even have a chance? How far will Lexi go to fight for her own happiness? Will Julian risk everything for a love that defies the rules?

Nicole is a girl of quiet contradictions, Soft yet dark, distant yet captivating. She hides behind coffee cups and lace dresses, carefully stitching together a life full of fragile secrets. Ryan wasn’t supposed to notice her. But he did. Now, he's drawn into a world where affection feels like a trap, trust is a gamble, and some truths are better left buried. Nicole wants to believe she can escape, but the past doesn’t loosen its grip so easily. Love, after all, isn’t always sweet. It’s something far more delicate, far more dangerous. Something Bittersweet. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This story contains mature themes including sexual themes, and trauma. It caters intense psychological and sexually suggestive situations that may not be suitable for readers under 18. Reader discretion is advised.

"The world’s not fair, but fairness doesn’t pay the bills. You don’t wait for a handout — you build your own damn ladder, one step at a time." Ethan Grey’s life was built on ambition, hard work, and hope — until a single accusation destroyed it all. Framed by his ruthless boss, Ethan loses his job, his reputation, and is left drowning in half a million dollars of debt. Cast aside by a society that thrives on crushing the weak, he’s at rock bottom with no way out. But in his darkest moment, something extraordinary happens. A mysterious system awakens, offering Ethan a second chance — but with rules. [Congratulations, You have awakened the Harem Investment System] It can’t make him rich overnight, and it won’t give him shortcuts. Instead, it points him toward physical investments: crumbling properties, broken-down machines, and forgotten treasures. Each one is a gamble, but with every success, the system rewards him with newfound skills and opportunities.

Ryo Takahashi, a broke high schooler with a silver tongue, thought he had pulled off the perfect scam—conning a Yakuza boss out of a small fortune. Unfortunately, his gambling addiction and a rigged crane game drained his winnings in less than a week. Instead of getting “dealt with,” the boss gave him a new job: hide a runaway ninja princess in his house… or else.

Born into the ruthless world of the Mafia, Rose knew power, wealth, and loyalty-until betrayal shattered her home. When her father chose his new wife over her, she walked away from the empire, rejecting his fortune and forging her own path as a commoner. But fate is never kind to those with bloodstained legacies. A chance encounter at a grocery store brings her face-to-face with Julian Morano-a man who radiates danger, power, and an intensity she can't ignore. He carries the weight of the underworld on his shoulders, yet his hands are full of teenage trinkets. A contradiction. A mystery. A storm waiting to consume her. In a world where love is a weakness and trust is a gamble, Rose must decide-will she fight against the life she left behind, or embrace the darkness that's always been in her blood?

In a universe devastated by unending wars, deadly cults, supreme religions, and slumbering giants, Vance awakens as a soldier first and a hunter second, pushing his humanity to the background. He confronts a grimdark world filled with supernatural forces, including Ascension—an unseen power that distorts flesh and shatters minds, offering a perilous path to supremacy for both the weak and the strong. To evolve is to gamble your soul, while refusing means placing your life in the hands of Warlords and Eldritch Creatures that roam the vast expanse of space. Burdened by the desires and regrets of his past lives, Vance finds himself at a crossroads, faced with the choice between evolution or destruction, as the weight of his history looms ominously above him.

Leh Ying found herself acquainted with the higher echelons she should not aspire to, and when the profligate young master Liu Huaiying pursued her relentlessly, she had no escape. A fleeting glimpse of Young Master Xu, Xu Jingxi's appearance, had her heart fluttering, and her spirit moved; the Xu family was the center of power within Forty-Nine City, and only he could change the game. On a snowy night, by the door of the Mercedes Benz G Class, she tiptoed and gently cupped her palm to light a cigarette for Xu Jingxi. The man’s lips leisurely wrapped around the cigarette, and he leaned slightly towards her. His clear-cut face partially lowered into the backlight’s shadow, the flame at the tip of the cigarette flickered faintly between them. When he finally looked up, his eyes were calm and indifferent, and he asked in a rising inflection, “What do you want?” Leh Ying, “Only what you can give.” Others quickly realized, “That Xu Jingxi, born into high chambers, his flesh and bones saturated with a profound desire for power. For someone like him, even feelings are superfluous. What do you have to gamble your status with him?” Keeping her by his side was merely Xu Jingxi’s pastime for his loneliness. He was accustomed to acting out scenes, she never sought status, and turned to leave the capital to hold an art exhibition. Just as she packed and entered the elevator, Xu Jingxi stood tall in the center, his index finger slowly hooking the fine bone necklace at the front of her neck and gently pulling her back as she moved to step out. ** That Valentine's Day night, within the Third Ring, luxury hotels were fully booked, and some witnessed the entire BVG Hotel being reserved by Young Master Xu. What left the deepest impression on Leh Ying was the man half-kneeling on the bed, wearing a loosely tied bathrobe, biting on a pen cap, and picking up a Thin Gold Calligraphy Style brush to inscribe three characters along the edge of her collarbone—Xu Jingxi.

Synopsis: Betrayed. Humiliated. Slaughtered like an insect. Once, Prince Xian Lu was the heir to the Eastern Empire, beloved by his people but powerless in the court. When his kingdom fell, he was captured and publicly executed under the cold eyes of General Ren Jue—the man who conquered his home and shattered his life. But fate is not so kind as to let him die in peace. Xian Lu awakens years before his death, trapped in the frail body of an insignificant palace servant—one who works directly under Ren Jue. Weak, unarmed, and forced to kneel before the man who killed him, Xian Lu has only one option: to play the long game. This time, he won’t be a helpless prince. He won’t beg for mercy. This time, he will turn the warlord into his most dangerous pawn. But as the deadly game unfolds, Xian Lu soon realizes one terrifying truth—Ren Jue is already watching him. And the warlord does not let interesting things escape his grasp. Now, caught between vengeance and desire, Xian Lu must tread carefully. Because while he may be playing his enemy… his enemy is playing him, too. --- Chapter 1: The Prince’s Tragic End Xian Lu is betrayed and captured by Ren Jue, who publicly executes him. As he dies, he sees his former general (or lover) standing beside Ren Jue, emotionless. His last thought: If I had another chance, I would never be weak again. --- Chapter 2: Rebirth as a Nobody Xian Lu wakes up in a weak servant’s body years before his death. He realizes he is inside Ren Jue’s palace—in the heart of the enemy’s domain. He hides his shock and quickly plans his survival. --- Chapter 3: First Encounter with the Warlord While delivering food, Xian Lu accidentally meets Ren Jue. The warlord pauses, staring at him for too long, as if recognizing something. Xian Lu forces himself to act small and weak, but inside, he swears: I will destroy you. --- Chapter 4: Testing His New Limits Xian Lu explores his new body—he is frail, but his mind is sharp. He begins gathering information about the empire’s future events. He discovers that his past-life death is still fated to happen. --- Chapter 5: Setting the First Trap A small court conflict is about to happen—one that originally led to his downfall. This time, Xian Lu secretly interferes, changing fate. Ren Jue notices something is… different. --- Chapter 6: The Warlord’s Interest is Sparked Ren Jue unexpectedly summons Xian Lu. He observes him coldly, playing a mind game, but Xian Lu keeps his mask on. Ren Jue lets him go, but now, he is watching. --- Chapter 7: A Dangerous Whisper Someone from Xian Lu’s past life recognizes him. He barely silences them before they expose his secret. He realizes he must kill, deceive, and manipulate if he wants to survive. --- Chapter 8: A Close Call An assassination attempt is made on Ren Jue. Xian Lu should let him die—but instead, he subtly saves him. Ren Jue begins to actively test him. --- Chapter 9: A Move from the Shadows Xian Lu orchestrates his first major scheme, causing political chaos. One of Ren Jue’s enemies falls, but Ren Jue notices that this wasn’t his doing. He sets a trap for the mastermind. --- Chapter 10: The Trap Closes Xian Lu is summoned to Ren Jue’s private chambers late at night. The warlord plays a dangerous game—forcing Xian Lu to drink a truth serum or gamble. Xian Lu smiles, knowing: The game has finally begun.

Danielle Morgan has spent years chasing a ghost, the man responsible for her father’s murder. When a crucial clue leads her straight to Jonathan Carter, a powerful yet enigmatic CEO, she takes a desperate gamble: marry him, get close, and uncover the truth. But Jonathan has his own demons. Haunted by his best friend’s sudden suicide and a past he refuses to confront, he’s not as unsuspecting as Danielle believes. Their marriage, built on deception and hidden agendas, quickly spirals into a dangerous game neither of them can control. As passion and suspicion collide, the lines between enemy and lover blur. What happens when the hunter falls for her prey? And when secrets finally unravel, will their love survive—or will it destroy them both?