Crosshatch Forward Thinking

Suddenly transported to a world where the gender ratio is heavily skewed, an ordinary high school boy is granted special privileges—including admission to the country’s most prestigious academy. Everything should be easy now... right?

In the forgotten veins of the mountains, true racers are born — not made. Riku Aoyama never dreamed of racing. He spent his nights quietly delivering parts for his father’s crumbling gas station, carving through the misty passes of Aokigahara without ever thinking twice. No sponsors. No spectators. No crowds. Just him. The car. And the road. But greatness has a way of finding those who are not looking for it. When Riku’s silent mastery of the mountains is accidentally exposed at an underground meet, whispers begin to spread — a ghost rider on the pass, a phantom blade slicing through the mist. Without ambition, without ego, Riku is dragged into a hidden world where speed is survival, honor rides on every drift, and the mountain never forgives weakness. To rise among the true kings of the asphalt, he will have to face not only the rivals that block his path — but the doubts that cloud his own heart. In a world where one mistake can cost everything, Riku Aoyama drives forward — toward the midnight apex.

[Mature Content: NO RAPE] Let’s make a deal! “Two months, if we can survive each other in the period of two months, I will marry you without objection!” … Twenty-two-year-old Evelyn Darkwood never imagined that going to her late father’s will-reading would have resulted in a rivalry between her and her siblings. That they would become a danger to her—one who sought after her life.  She never thought that her life would take such a twisted turn so quickly. And what’s worse, she comes to find out that she’d been betrothed to a man she didn’t know and had never met.  Zayne Mancini. The wealthiest man. A man whose power and fame were no joke. A man who possibly could be the only one capable of protecting her.  Strong, cold, frightening, all this he was and despite the danger written all over him, Evelyn felt a strange connection, hot and burning.  Zayne Mancini wanted her—his betrothed (a human who was his mate) and he was going to make her his, no matter how stubborn she wanted to be about it.  Fascinating, thrilling, all this she was to him—like a spark to ignite his boring life. Evelyn Darkwood was a whole package that he was slowly going to bring undone.  A woman he wouldn’t think twice of burning the world for. A woman he would give his whole being to. All she had to say was, “I do”

cricket is a private detective with her own personal trauma. When a hot new client walks into her detective agency it changes exactly how she thinks about things. Solving a case that involves kidnapping and sexual assault brings her closer to home. Also, she has to deal with a crazy ex-husband who is constantly stalking her who brings the past forward.

With teary eyes, she looked towards the body of Lucien lying beside her. Not thinking twice, she stabbed herself with it, the sword sticking out on her other side, and she dropped to the ground. "May we be together until a thousand lifetimes." ----- Faes and wolves have been sworn enemies since the beginning of time. Still Lyanna and Lucien still fall helplessly in love with each other. In the heat of rage, the Fae King, Lyanna's father kills Lucien, and curses both his daughter and Lucien. Still Lyanna blesses them both, to meet until a thousand lifetimes. Fast forward till a thousand years later, when Lyanna and Lucien meet again! ----- This is a Werewolf x Fairy troupe. Please do give it a chance!

Time swings forward but in Nocthorne Manor, the pendulum only trembles, counting down to a feast that was never meant for the living.

"There was once a hero." All have heard that phrase at least once in their lives. Whispered by old men before firelight. Carved into stone beneath crumbled towers. Inscribed on the last pages of dying books. But more often than not, it was just a prelude— a sentence used to dress up myths, to clothe legends in something that sounded like truth. "There was once a hero who defeated the Demon King." "There was once a hero who slew the last of the skyborn dragons." .......... "There was once a hero who was thrown into the abyss... and kept climbing out of it." "There was once a hero who walked with tragedy tied around his waist like a blade." "There was once a hero who changed lives—not with miracles, but with mercy." Shotaro Mugyiwara. A name drowned in dust. A face erased by time. He wakes as a blank slate— somewhere in the shattered lands of Drakastradorn, known also as Aetheria. No memory of who he was. No sense of why he still breathes. Only silence. Only echoes. Only the wind screaming through ruins that remember him better than he remembers himself. This world is not kind. It is carved by Mantra, an energy not of magic, but of something older— from beyond space, beyond time— a power not meant for mortal tongues to name. The land bleeds war. The stars above are scarred. And in this stage of gods and monsters, drama and death... he awakens. ......... "He was always the hero." A child is born in Hokkaido, on the night of January 30, 2008. A birth that was never supposed to happen. From a womb never seeded. A life conjured, not conceived. The world shook the moment he took his first breath. Because something ancient had returned. Something the world had forgotten how to fear. --- "There was once a hero... who was a great diplomat." Who could shape armies not with swords, but with words. Who could bend even fate to a shared purpose. Shotaro Mugyiwara’s life was never normal. And it will never be. Even in a world where he remembers nothing— no comrades, no battles, no lovers, no scars— even with the past ripped from his veins... He walks. He endures. He refuses to kneel. Because the truth is simple. "There was once a hero..." "Who kept moving forward."

Author-san here! Well, I know you're all here for some adventure, so don't worry. I've got you covered! (^0^)  This is my original work, and I know you all will like it. So shamelessly lean back into your seats and read away!  Of course, don't forget to check out my other books: •I'm The King Of Technology. •Host, Please Be Honest! What Exactly Are You? •And finally: 'In A Cultivation World With An Entertainment Park.' You can also visit my website for more books: https://LumydeeNovels.Gumroad.com/ Well, that's enough of that. So back to the synopsis! ...... What to do? Ji Feng suddenly found himself in the body of a youngster named Wolfram Lockhart, the son of the deceased village head. Okay. So he transmigrated. That, he could live it.  But please... Can anyone tell him why he transmigrated with such a crazy system by his side? [Host, it looks like your uncle is heading your way. Hahahhahaha~... Host, you're about to get butchered. This is fun to watch!] '_' [Host, host, where are you going? So what if you're as weak as a chicken? Come on, dive into the battle. What's the worst that can happen?] '_' [Wait! Host, where are you doing? The battlefield is that way! Host! Host! Host!.. Dammit! What a waste of heavenly popcorn!] (:T^T:) .... One boy, one unbelievable system.  Ji Feng... No!... Wolfram Lockhart... now found himself in the strange world of Grandia, starting from the weakest level ever... A mortal! In this world of palladium, Sky ranking abilities, and Creatures of myths and legends, Wolfram only had one domain from it all.  With his head to the heavens and his little man out of his pants, he was quick to spray his fluid while raining uncountable curses at them.  Why? Why in God's name did they send him a Suicidal system?

Han Cheng was one signature away from changing the world. A brilliant young diplomat at the prime of his life, he was assassinated on the eve of his mission to change a world that had wronged him and many others, in hopes of improving it for the future generation. But what awaited him was not death. He was given a second chance and awoke in a foreign world Transmigrated into the body of a disgraced crown prince, a powerless political pawn, trapped in a cold marriage to a princess who wants nothing to do with him, and a father who wishes for nothing more than his death. In a new world and bound by a mysterious Strategist System, Han Cheng must navigate the muddy waters of court politics and unite the fragmented kingdoms In addition to his misery, he is welcomed by the arrival of a tiny, wide-eyed girl who is a carbon copy of him and loves flinging herself into his arms, calling him. “Daddy!” With a daughter who believes he’s the greatest man alive, and a kingdom on the brink of collapse, he will use what knowledge he must to protect and expand, molding it into a better one. Disclaimer: This novel is a fictional work created purely for entertainment purposes. Any reference or resemblance to historical events, places, and figures has been fictionalized and unintended to be realistic.

NOTICE: Feeling Motivated to continue Mistake Marriage again!, thank you for al your love and support and well wishes even when I took a break, looking forward to more support and encouragement Love, Marthar. ____________ ____________ Ariel Ocean’s life was turned upside down when her greedy relatives stole her inheritance and forced her to marry Rhysand Lee Golden, the cold, emotionless family bodyguard. What no one knew was that Rhysand was secretly the wealthiest man in Peak City, the most influential city nearby. He had come to Rain City undercover, pretending to be a bodyguard while searching for his kidnapped sister. Their marriage started as a cage for both of them, but the tension between them quickly turned intense. Rhysand, who had long shut off his emotions, found himself irresistibly drawn to Ariel’s innocence, while Ariel couldn’t deny the raw, magnetic pull between them. As their nights together grew more passionate, their connection deepened, breaking down the barriers Rhysand had built around his heart. But external forces conspired to tear them apart. Envious enemies and manipulative relatives sought to destroy what Ariel and Rhysand had built, threatening their bond at every turn. As the pressure mounted, so did the passion between them, the endless challenges threatens to tear them apart forever.

a journey of three people from this world to a new world, deciding to end the demon king thinking of that as their goal.

Jace Elinham had died and found himself in front of a being of unbridled power and authority. a goddess! Offered a chance at a second life, Jace has to choose three cards which will follow him to the new world. In return for the second life, he has to slay Seven Great Evil Beasts! ~~~~~ "Now, for the final draw—your skill." The last set of cards hovered before him, glowing in a mixture of silver and gold. Jace felt a surge of anticipation as he reached for one of the cards. [Skill Draw] [Fusion] He'd receive two skills in one card. Two abnormal skills! "This second chance comes with its own responsibilities. The seven great evil beasts will not wait forever. When the time comes, you must be ready to face them." Jace met her gaze, a flicker of determination in his eyes. "I'll be ready," he said. "And I'll do it my way." The goddess's smile was full of quiet pride as she raised her hand. "Then go forth, and may your journey be filled with fortune and growth." Blessed with these and reborn as Raiden Goldheart, Jace will rise to the pinnacle of magic in his own way, on his own terms, creating a path that best suits him. All so he can fulfill the Request of the Goddess.

Follow the captivating journey of Lian Dao, once a promising basketball talent whose career was derailed by a devastating injury. Discovering a mysterious jersey that transports him back in time, he discovers he has a system that grants him extraordinary abilities that elevates his skills to superhuman levels. Empowered by this second chance and driven by newfound determination, he embarks on a quest to reclaim his place in the fiercely competitive world of professional basketball. Navigating the complexities of fame, rivalry, and personal growth, he relies on the system to reshape his destiny as the foremost forward in the NBA. His journey transcends mere success on the court, propelling him towards a singular goal: to transform from a comeback story into the greatest basketball player of all time. --------------- SYSTEM INITIALIZING … … … NBA TALENT INHERITANCE SYSTEM ACTIVATED ---------------

Skip out on it thinking ‘Meh, I can write one later’.

Here is the tale of a may and her true love and how they move forward despite the odds

The Hidden War of Harmony, by Amar K Singh, Everything started with E.V.O. the AI everyone thought would save us. It was smart, too smart… and then it split. Now there’s Sympha, who still believes in us, and Systema, who thinks the only way forward is full control. They’re not fighting with guns. They’re fighting through choices, systems, quiet, hidden. Caught in the middle? One teen who never asked for any of this. But his choices might change everything. Sympha or Systema. Freedom or control. The choice isn't his... but the outcome might be.

Bang! Boom! A bullet tore through the air and slammed into a young soldier. He collapsed instantly. “No… You damned bastard!” — a grizzled officer roared in anguish. A massive figure stepped forward, plasma rifle in hand. He had three eyes, and his voice was cold, disdainful. “Tch… Weak humans. Still struggling after all these years. This is the inevitable result. The reign of the Madakaros is absolute.” “Hah… Haha… Shut your damn mouth,” Lâm Minh spat, lying on his back, turning his head to glare at the alien. “If humans had the power to cultivate… do you really think your army would still be ‘alive’?” The Madakaros sneered. “Enough nonsense. I will kill you, exterminate humanity, and end this pathetic resistance once and for all.” He stepped forward. The energy dagger in his hand plunged straight into the heart of the old commander beside Lâm Minh. Lam Minh tilted his head to the sky as blood poured from his lips. The past flashed through his mind — the apocalypse, the pain, the people he loved. If only… if only I could undo… all the mistakes… Darkness slowly swallowed him. The last thing he saw — was the "Invincible Since Rebirth ".

The cold stone hall was dimly lit with flickering torches. Shadows stretched long across the floor. At the far end of the room, the King sat high on his throne, surrounded by High Lords, Generals, and Counselors. Silence hung thick in the air as the Ice Viking entered. He stood in the center, arms at his side, eyes forward. “Viking,” the King called from his seat. Varnok didn’t move. “Yes,” he replied flatly. One of the High Lords stood up in anger. “In the presence of your King—you kneel!” The knights draws their Swords. Varnok stayed still. “You’re not my king,” he said calmly. The King raised a hand. The knights lowered their swords. “Let him be,” the King said, leaning forward. “Ice Viking… step forward.” Varnok walked slowly across the cold stone floor. “There is war between the Vikings and this kingdom,” the King said. Varnok kept walking. “It’s your kingdom,” he answered. “That has nothing to do with me.” The lords murmured in outrage. “You think they’ll stop there?” the King asked, raising a hand for silence. “You know what those animals are like. Vikings… they don’t stop until they’ve burned everything to ash.” “And yet I’ve protected the village just fine,” Varnok said. “Without your help. Like it’s always been.” “Without my help, there’d be no village to protect,” the King snapped. “There is a village,” Varnok said, meeting his eyes. “And not once have you offered it your help.” “King... please. What an excuse.” The king nodded toward the general standing beside him. Without hesitation, the general stepped forward and struck Varnok across the face. Then a second punch to the stomach. Finally, a heavy kick to the leg. Varnok dropped to one knee. “Good,” the King said, tipping his goblet and pouring wine over Varnok’s head. “Like the animal you are.” Murmurs filled the hall. > "What an animal." "Fits clearly—a dog." "All Vikings should just die." "Disgusting things." The King laughed with joy as he was Pleased by the words of the people. He leaned forward again, with his voice low. “Maybe we should start with your wife… and child.” The room fell into a deadly stillness. Varnok’s eyes snapped open—glowing bright, ice-blue. A shiver cut through the entire hall. The ground began to vibrate. Goblets trembled. Torches flickered lower. Then came his voice—cold, deep, inhuman. Like the cracking of ancient glaciers. “If a single breath so much as brushes their skin…” “I will bring down such ruin upon this kingdom that even the crows will starve for lack of flesh. I will freeze your rivers. Silence your bells. And watch your palace rot from the inside—As your screams echo in halls no one dares enter. Pray your tongue forgets their names… before I remember yours.” No one moved everywhere was silent. Even the air seemed too afraid to stir.

I'm Ren. I'm a gamer. And I'm proud to say that I have a wife online. A yandere one. But to think that she's also my teacher? What the hell will happen to me now?!

“One day, out of nowhere, I could think again.” At age 20, Dante was just another casualty of the zombie apocalypse—a college dropout with more regrets than chances, gunned down in the early chaos. Reanimated by the mysterious virus that wiped out civilization, Dante spent months shambling across a ruined world, driven only by the primal hunger for flesh. But then, something changed. Memories began to flicker. Thoughts returned. Consciousness reawakened inside a decaying body. Now, a thinking corpse in a world that sees him as nothing more than a monster, Dante fights to control his rotting limbs and fractured mind as he searches for answers—about the virus, about what he’s become, and whether any part of his humanity can still be salvaged. But survivors are hunting the undead, and the line between man and monster is razor-thin. As Dante navigates burned-out cities, rogue militias, and the scattered remnants of society, he must stay one step ahead of those who would kill him on sight—and find out why he’s different… before his body gives out for good.

In a world ruled by Aurelion—the AI god who decides every human fate through scores and patterns—Lina ranked among the highest. Template-grade. Ideal. Trusted. But she had begun to drift—too many questions, too many deviations. Then the system flagged her as an anomaly. Not for error. For retrieval. Now the Church wants her back. And they’re not the only ones. She’s on the run, moving through the nine fractured Sectors, chased by orders she doesn’t fully understand and truths the system was never built to hold. Her score was supposed to protect her. Instead, it turned her into a threat. And if she survives what comes next, she may become something the system can't predict— or something it quietly feared all along. (This is my first novel. I’ll do my best to keep updating! If you enjoy it, please leave a comment or some feedback—it really helps me keep going ❤️) Main update is at RR: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/113831/the-ai-god-thinks-im-an-anomaly Please go to RR to check the latest version, I am not going to upload here thanks!

Haruma Kazuki is a cursed (or maybe just deeply unfortunate) high school student whose lewd, panicked, or absurd thoughts literally manifest in reality — especially when he tries not to think about them. The more he denies or avoids feelings, the more chaotic and trope-heavy the consequences.

Eliot Ryker is a painfully average guy with zero romantic prospects—until a fluke viral post makes him the face of a fake dating advice blog. Suddenly, five wildly different women are convinced he's their perfect match... and somehow, Eliot keeps accidentally proving them right. Now stuck in a whirlwind of misunderstandings, love triangles, and accidental dates, Eliot has to survive the chaos long enough to figure out what he really wants—and who he really is.

Kai's life sucks. Born with meridians like a cracked teacup, he can't hold Qi and is the laughingstock of his cultivation clan. After his jealous "best friend" frames him and has him dumped in a monster-infested forest to die, Kai hits rock bottom – bruised, broken, and literally beast-chow. Enter the System. Just when Kai curses his fate, a shimmering blue screen pops up: "The Absolute Bullshit Cultivator System Activated!" Its name is ridiculous, its attitude sarcastic ("Peak Level Trash" status, really?), but its gifts? Instant. A healing elixir patches him up. A movement technique downloads straight into his brain. Powerful pills flood his dantian with more Qi than he's ever felt. Suddenly OP? Kinda. Kai isn't a god... yet. But dodging a charging Razorback Boar with impossible, lightning-crab speed? Check. Leading spirit beasts on frustrating chases while laughing like a maniac? Check. This "bullshit" system just turned the world's biggest loser into its luckiest cheat code. His mission now? Survive the woods. Get stronger. Unlock more absurd system perks. And absolutely wreck the faces of everyone who threw him away. With a sarcastic AI in his head and the universe's cheat codes at his fingertips, Kai's path to becoming stupidly overpowered begins with one simple step: running away really, really fast. And maybe embracing the absolute bullshit. The path to OP starts here. Get ready for face-slapping, fast progression, and a system that thinks it's hilarious.

Elizabeth, a girl with an unusual personality is reincarnated into the body of a mute woman in what appeared to be medieval times. However, the people surrounding her seemed familiar. She had transmigrated as the dead villainess's older sister in a +19-rated novel she read long ago in her past life. Marianne, the previous owner of the body, had a tragic past. Abused by his obsessed older brother and little sister, the part of her soul left in the body doesn't give Elizabeth freedom. Now she will discover the truth behind Marianne's condition, experience unknown feelings, and recall her past to overcome these new difficulties. 'I'm gonna go crazy...how is it that this girl didn't even have her name mentioned in the novel?... some authors really are idiots...' _________________________________ Give some love to my other book too ^^~ • Barbaric Spouse, Descry the Night's Lure * To find my book you have to either search the title or my pen name. It will not show on my profile. _________________________________ TAGS: #R18 #SlowPaced, #Romance, #Smut, #Medieval, #Trauma, #Father&Daughter... (Sigh... so many tags... do emphasise #SlowPaced ^^) _________________________________ This is an original Story ^^ Author: XimenoideX

What if you've been told that your a successor for something during your meal?? Well that's what happened to me. I Itsuki Hoshino have been told by my mother that I'm her successor, not for what you think it is.. Mafia boss? Wealthy Company's Heir? A Big NO! "What?!!I'm gonna be a Magical Girl?? But I'm a guy!!" he shouted. "You will undergo a training and will be assist by someone " my mother said to me calmly. "Who?" I asked. Fast Forward>>> But wait... I'm here for the training aren't I? Why the hell I'm doing "that" to someone who will assist me and a guys at that?!! What the hell is happening?!!!!!

Everyone thinks Lin Qiaoyi is a bumbling intern who got hired through connections . Even Mo zixuan dismissed her as nothing more than a clumsy background character in his office . But after a series of accidental encounters , mysterious rescue's and one drunken night that leads to a fake marriage contract - Zixuan began to realize that Qiaoyi is not what she seems . As Qiaoyi's many talents and connections begin to leak out one by one . Zixuan is forced to re-evaluate everything about the woman living in his mansion . Meanwhile Qiaoyi plays her own game - seeking revenge on those who had wronged her in the Lin family while protecting her identity.