It'S Just The Price I Pay

(Note: - Read the auxiliary chapter first.) In a world where Beast Tamers command respect and wealth, Kai is nothing but a street rat, scraping by on the streets of Ashenford. Orphaned and despised by townsfolk, he's learned to expect nothing more than cold stares and cruel words. His life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles across an injured beast deep in the wilderness. Kai nurses the creature, forming an unspoken bond that will alter his fate, and he begins to see the harsh realities of a world ruled by power, status, and secrets. #Another note- since it's slice of life, initial chapters will be slow, then it will pick up pace a bit of pace. --------- No r@pe shît, no ntr.

Li Yuan lives a humble life in Green Mist Village, tending crops and teaching children to farm. But beneath his simple exterior lies a buried truth: he was once Xiao Tianmie, a multiversal being feared across realms—so powerful that even his name causes rifts in reality. After a brutal confrontation with a divine enforcer named Ashborne, Li Yuan’s past begins to unravel. To protect his village from an approaching apocalypse known as The Harrower, he awakens an ancient system tied to godly relics he once wielded in another life. But he can’t face destiny alone. Before leaving on his quest, he plants thirty Seedbuds—humanlike guardians born from his spirit—to defend the village in his absence. As Li Yuan ventures into cursed lands like the Valley of Echoing Dust to reclaim the relics of his past, powerful enemies awaken, old allies stir, and the balance between worlds begins to tilt. But through it all, one truth remains: > He is just a farmer… …and gods should fear what grows in silence.

A lone young man with a troubled past stumbles upon an ancient seal in a desolate forest. But this is no ordinary mask it’s the beginning of a demonic pact. The moment it clings to his face, his fate is sealed forever. He is dragged through a trial in the spirit realm, cast into hell… and sent back. Every return marks the start of a mission. Every mission brings bloodshed. Every kill seals a soul… and every sealed soul brings the devil one step closer to walking the earth. Yet, in the heart of this darkness, a fragment of his humanity remains. A girl he meets in a quiet town sparks the last light within him. But she, too, is now marked. Their fate is no longer his alone it’s a shared descent into darkness. The mask stays hidden. But the mission is clear: 13 special souls must be sealed. And in the end, the devil will descend in his true avatar. Will the carrier hold on to his humanity... or become the very demon he serves?

The Shadows of Grimstone In the sprawling, perpetually shadowed metropolis of Grimstone, corruption isn't merely a flaw; it's the very bedrock upon which the city stands. What began as a slow, insidious creep has escalated into an undeniable flood, trapping its citizens in a vicious cycle of injustice. Here, even the most well-intentioned fighters often find themselves succumbing to the alluring, corrupting embrace of power. Anya, a disillusioned former city guard haunted by the system's failures and her own bitter experiences, believed she'd left the fight behind. But when a new, particularly brutal wave of corruption directly impacts her, she's pulled back into Grimstone's grimy underbelly. Her path collides with Caspian, a charismatic street artist whose vibrant, defiant murals serve as a beacon of rebellion against the city's oppressive reality. Drawn together by a shared, burning desire for justice, they forge an unlikely alliance, soon joined by two disgraced ex-CID agents,Jaxon and Lena with unparalleled, bitter knowledge of Grimstone's darkest secrets and the rot within its institutions. As Anya and Caspian navigate the city's treacherous, labyrinthine districts, their dangerous fight against the pervasive corruption sparks a fragile, yet persistent, glimmer of hope among Grimstone's downtrodden. Yet, with every hard-won step forward, they confront the chilling truth: Grimstone's corruption isn't just external; it's a pervasive force that threatens to consume everyone, including those closest to them. Their burgeoning romance and ideals will be tested to their very core, forcing them to ask: Can they truly break Grimstone's unyielding cycle, or will its shadows ultimately claim them too?

“What you sacrifice is what you become.” In a world where power is carved from curses, contracts, and forbidden rituals, one boy offers everything—his name, his soul, and even the right to breathe freely—in exchange for a single truth: why was he spared when everyone else died? Born with nothing but a cursed mark and a forgotten past, he awakens a system unlike any other—one that doesn’t reward strength, but sacrifice, intelligence, and will. Each technique comes at a cost. Each domain reflects the deepest scars. And in this world, names have power—but his is missing. Thrust into a fractured world of cursed relics, hidden factions, and divine laws long broken, he must navigate twisted exorcist guilds, unstable allies, and ancient beings that feed on despair. Every choice he makes echoes with consequences. Every power he gains is a step closer to losing himself. But he is not here to be a hero. He is not here to be saved. He is here to burn the system to the ground—and remake it in the image of those he lost. --------------------------------------------------- Perfect for fans of: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, Jujutsu Kaisen, Shadow Slave, Reverend Insanity.

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Ray Sith had always been a quiet observer, stuck in a hospital bed, his body slowly giving in to a terminal illness. His only escape was the novels he devoured—especially one called Chosen to Win. Its protagonist, Leon Werm, was everything Ray was not: strong, free, and full of purpose. The world Leon lived in, a realm of gods, magic, and endless adventures, was something Ray could only dream of. But when Ray dies alone, the life he thought he had ended is far from over. He wakes up in a new world, in the body of the Main Villain of his favorite novel—Michael Von Ashford. The catch? Ray’s soul is now intertwined with Michael’s, and every memory, every dark desire of the villain begins to consume him. Was I Just Cursed To Be The Main villain? Pretty Much Yeah Am I Cooked? I'm Beyond Cooked In this world, everyone undergoes an Awakening Ritual at the age of 17. It’s a grand ceremony where people are chosen by unknown forces to wield incredible power. In exchange for their loyalty, they must complete tasks set by their new benefactors. For Ray, this marks the beginning of a journey he never expected—one where his new life as Michael comes with unimaginable power, but also a dark legacy. With enemies lurking around every corner and a destiny already set in motion, Ray is forced to navigate a world where gods and demons aren't just myths—they’re real. As the world prepares for the coming storm, Ray must decide: Will he embrace the power that now courses through his veins and fulfill the tasks set before him, or will he fight to rewrite his fate before it’s too late? AUTHOR NOTES: Hey Guys I'm Back After A Long Pause Just To Inform Ya All, This Novel Was Created With The Help Of Chat Gpt Because My English And My Skills Aren't Good Enough Just Yet I Created The Story And Pretty Much Everything Myself This Story Was Created By My Wild Ideas I Can Say That There Will Be Gore And Some Dark Things Btw I'm Open To Critism But Enough Of My Yapping Hope Ya All Enjoy Reading This Story Bye

"Naki Salis is a young, teenage Necromancer, who inherited his family's craft. He travels around the world, helping ghosts and the undead in peril and need. But what for others would be an interesting, fulfilling craft is just a job for him. Fighting with endless boredom and burnout, he is trying to find something new to fulfill him."

I WAS JUST A SERVANT By Samkelisiwe Sithole (Mbazo) Zenande Mthembu was born into power, wealth, and pride — but one tragic car accident left her in a wheelchair, abandoned by her husband, and locked inside a golden prison of silence and bitterness. Once adored by society, now she's just the angry rich girl no one can help. Until Nokwanda walks in. Late for the job interview, dressed plainly as a servant, Nokwanda never expected to meet a woman like Zenande — fierce, arrogant, and secretly broken. But where others ran away, Nokwanda stayed. She saw the truth behind Zenande’s cold stares… and heard the silent cry for love. As Nokwanda cares for Zenande, the lines between duty and desire blur. Zenande, once married to a man, begins to feel something she's never felt before — not just attraction, but safety, softness, and the terrifying beauty of being loved by a woman. But love doesn’t come easily when society watches, secrets threaten, and someone from Zenande’s past is determined to destroy them both. “I Was Just a Servant” is a slow-burn, forbidden romance between two women from different worlds — one fighting to heal, and the other daring to love for the first time. Together, they’ll face betrayal, danger, and their own fears… for a love worth everything.

Siddharth had nothing—no money, no status—just a heart full of love for Aadhya, his childhood friend and the sister of his best friend. But love alone doesn’t build a future. Desperate to rise from his poor beginnings, Siddharth made a mistake—one he never meant to make that brought him everything he ever dreamed of… except her.

Cherish Battle is the daughter of the world's smartest and wealthiest man, a living legend. Despite her celebrity status, she has no interest in fame or the spotlight. For Cherish, life revolved around two goals: staying at the top of her school and earning a place in her father's company, where cutting-edge research on alien life defines their legacy. To her, senior year isn't about prom or graduation like it is for her classmates. It's about preparing to take over the company that once saved humanity from extraterrestrial threats. But everything changes when her father makes one shocking decision: to hire one of her classmates to help save the world....

Em um mundo onde o poder determina o destino, Ye Tian, um homem quebrado de 40 anos, carrega o peso de suas falhas: a morte de sua esposa e o abandono de sua filha. Desprezado e com o corpo à beira do colapso, ele vive à sombra dos cultivadores que dominam os céus. Mas, sob a chuva de uma noite de luto, um misterioso Sistema do Verdadeiro Cultivador desperta em sua alma, oferecendo-lhe a chance de reescrever sua história. Com tarefas aparentemente simples, mas que desafiam sua determinação, Ye Tian embarca em uma jornada de redenção e poder, desvendando segredos antigos e enfrentando inimigos que transcendem reinos mortais. De um plebeu esquecido a um lenda imortal, ele descobrirá que o verdadeiro cultivo não está apenas no corpo ou na alma, mas na vontade de nunca desistir. Respire, mesmo se doer — este é o primeiro passo de Ye Tian para se tornar invencível.

I was supposed to die five minutes in. That was the job—show up, monologue badly, get one-shot by the protagonist, and respawn next patch with worse stats. But then... the game crashed. And when I woke up, I wasn’t just Zerik the Tutorial Boss—I was Zerik the Bugged. Glitched stats, busted skills, a cursed pop-up I can’t close, and a system that keeps calling me the “Final Boss Candidate.” Worse? The protagonist missed his spawn point, the hero’s party is late, and the NPCs think I’m some legendary reborn deity who speaks only in cryptic memes and sarcastic rants. Now I’ve got: A mana-draining cat familiar that drinks espresso. A passive that makes every important character misinterpret my words as prophecy. And a System window that keeps throwing "balance patches" at me mid-fight like it's a game dev on caffeine. I didn’t ask to be the villain. I didn’t even ask to be alive. But if this world wants a Final Boss, fine—I’ll give them one. Right after I figure out how to close this damn tutorial.

The boardroom was a wall of glass and judgment. At exactly 8:59 AM, Arielle pushed through the doors in a sharp navy dress that clung to her like confidence had been stitched into every seam. Her heels echoed across the floor as she approached the long, polished table where half a dozen stone-faced executives sat, murmuring over papers and steaming coffee. Dominic was already seated at the head of the table. He didn't look at her. Not at first. But he felt her enter. Just like gravity feels the moon. She took her spot near the screen, placed the tablet in front of her, and exhaled slowly. "You ready?" Dominic asked quietly, his voice low, unreadable. She turned to him with a sharp smile. "Born ready." He finally met her gaze—and for a second, something flickered behind his eyes. Not approval. Not yet. But something… closer than before. "Gentlemen," Dominic said to the table. "This is Arielle Sinclair. She'll be walking you through the market projections and proposed strategy updates for Q3." One of the older men raised a brow. "Her?" Arielle didn't flinch. "Yes. Me," she said, smiling sweetly. "Try to keep up." There was a pause—half stunned, half amused—and then, silence She launched into her presentation. And she nailed it. Clear. Sharp. Confident. She wasn't just parroting facts; she owned the numbers. Her explanations were quick, her slides precise, and her delivery unapologetically fierce. For the first time, they weren't looking at her legs or her lipstick. They were looking at her mind. And Dominic? He watched every second like a man watching a match ignite in a room full of gas. At one point, their eyes locked—and she saw it. A crack in his armor. Not desire. Not annoyance. But something like… respect. And it made her stomach flip in a way no designer bag ever had. When she concluded with a succinct, "Any questions?" the room was quiet. Then, one of the board members nodded. "Well done, Miss Sinclair. Concise and well-structured." Dominic didn't say a word. But his fingers drummed once against the table. A silent approval. The meeting ended. As the board members filed out, Dominic remained seated, watching her. She turned to him slowly. "Well?" she asked. He stood, approached, and said nothing until he was directly in front of her. "You surprised them." "And you?" His gaze dropped to her lips for a split second before meeting her eyes again. "I don't surprise easily." She stepped closer. "You didn't think I could do it." "I knew you could," he said, voice dark and steady. "I just didn't know if you would." She tilted her head. "So what now?" His eyes raked over her—not with lust, but with something more dangerous. Calculating. Hungry. "Now," he said slowly, "I stop holding back." She inhaled sharply. "What does that mean?" "It means if you're staying in this game, you better be ready to lose sometimes." She licked her lips. "I never lose." He smirked—slow, wolfish. "We'll see." And he walked out first. But this time? She followed with her chin high, her stride proud, and fire crackling in her chest. She hadn't just passed the test. She'd lit the room on fire. The hallway was quiet after the boardroom storm, but Arielle's heels still echoed like a victory march. She was glowing. Not just from the adrenaline of her flawless presentation, but from something else—something hotter, deeper. The way Dominic had looked at her afterward wasn't just professional respect. It was a crack in his walls. And she intended to widen it. She pressed the button for the elevator, and just as the doors slid open, a shadow fell over her shoulder. Dominic. Of course. He stepped in beside her without a word, towering, silent, composed. The doors closed. Silence. Tension. Air that thickened with each passing floor. She stood beside him, not touching, but close enough to feel the heat rolling off his body. Close enough to catch a whiff of his cologne—clean, dark, devasta

In a world where strength determines worth, Jin—once branded a villain and betrayed by those he called friends—meets his end with a blade through the heart. But death is not the end. Waking ten years in the past, Jin finds himself in the body of Rael Drayce, the academy’s weakest and most ridiculed student. With no skills, no allies, and the face of a child long forgotten, Jin resolves to live differently this time—not to conquer, not to rule—but to find peace. Yet peace, like power, comes at a price. In a place where survival means standing above the rest, can a man who desires nothing still escape the gravity of greatness?

When a hereditary issue leaves Artemis unable to see, she tries to give up on a world she created for a book. But the world won’t give up on her, and drags her and her best friend, William, into the world dangerous world she created.

A boy who has forgotten even his own name, hating humanity and its civilization that reeks of lies, is raised by the ruthless yet honest laws of the forest. For him, life is synonymous with survival; his philosophy is pragmatism, his weapon is raw instinct. This one-man kingdom is shaken by an ancient, moon-white tree he discovers in the heart of the forest. The spiritual fruits it offers promise a chance to "ascend," but the boy's nature is not to trust, but to test. This mistrust culminates in him witnessing the creation of a monstrous abomination (Yaoguai) when he experiments on an innocent animal with the pure, uncontrolled life energy (Qi). Forced to consume the fruit himself to defeat the beast, he is driven to the brink of madness, attaining a flawed yet overwhelming power through a Qi Deviation (Qi Zou Ru Mo). Unable to contain this new, wild power, his body pushes him to create his own hell. Without a master or a technique, guided only by pain and the will to survive, he begins a journey of superhuman Body Cultivation (Tixiū). His ultimate goal is not to accept the ancient tree as a gift, but to uproot it like a prize, to possess the very source of his power. The tree's mental assaults on him reveal fragmented memories of a manor in flames and a sorrowful lullaby, hinting that a personal tragedy lies at the root of his hatred for humanity. His journey takes him to the fringes of civilization, to the Thunderclap Peaks. Here, he chooses the Path of the Rock to tame his power and, in the process, makes his first contact with established Cultivator Sects who become aware of his existence. This encounter transforms him from a mere beast into a strategist who uses pawns for his own gain. "Zarziyan: The Price of Ascension" is not just a story of empowerment, but a saga of a lonely soul searching for his identity, confronting the ghosts of his past, and in the process, transforming from a monster to a king, and perhaps even to a god. It is the tale of a conqueror forging his own path with blood and steel in a world beyond good and evil, where absolute will and power are the only law.

A person who has spent his entire life overlooked, ignored, and forgotten. Struggling with deep loneliness and a desperate hunger for acknowledgment, he crosses a line that shocks society and brings him the attention he never had.

You live in a world where most has some kind of power related to a mythical creature. even less have multiple or all the creature posseses.One of these few is damian your husband, a very powerful mafia leader

In a world where magic is common but deadly secrets lurk beneath every shadow, Kael Veyen hides a power few possess—a mastery of both sword and storm magic. Haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his hometown during a realm-shifting event, Kael survives with fragmented memories and a shadowy entity named Silas bound to his mind—an enigmatic spirit who speaks in riddles and half-truths. When a cryptic artifact surfaces—a shard of a legendary dagger once wielded by his father—Kael is thrust into a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind the vanished city and the dark forces hunting him. Joined by his loyal but reckless friend Rylan, Kael must navigate a treacherous world of shifting realms, secret societies, and ancient pacts where every answer demands a price. As the Eclipse Order closes in, determined to seize the dagger’s full power and reshape reality itself, Kael faces a choice: embrace the shadows that bind him or risk losing everything to the silent price of secrets long buried. Will Kael reclaim his past and stop a catastrophe, or will the shadows consume him first?

Lucien's last memory was skidding tires, blinding headlights, the sickening crunch of metal. But that wasn't the end. He lived his life and died an overworked and underpaid, but he rose as Lucian D’Aureville. Incumbent heir to House Aureville, one of the most powerful houses in the kingdom. However it wasn't as rosy as it seemed. His predecessor had been murdered by someone, and they wouldn't be happy to see Lucien alive. Follow along as Lucien navigates the complex and treacherous path of nobility and wealth as he rises to the top. I'll be posting this story on Royal road and other platforms.

Original cover, Mpreg. Many couples

She was a gamer girl. Then the power went out. While trying to fix her cursed Wi-Fi router during a blackout, she triggered a glitch in reality—and got yanked through a portal into another world. Now she’s trapped in the body of a ridiculously attractive male warlord with legendary abs, a sword she doesn't know how to swing, and a destiny she never signed up for. Worse? Everyone wants him. Men want to follow him. Women want to own him. He just wants to find a reset button... right after a few more “exploration nights.” Armed with sarcasm, gaming instincts, and no idea how to pee standing up, she's about to conquer armies, hearts, and her own gender confusion. Probably in that order. She logged on for better Wi-Fi. Now she’s the most wanted warlord in the realm. Send help. Or snacks.