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"If you intended to die anyway, don't die quietly like a pussy! Go out in a fucking blaze of glory!" That was the statement that changed my world forever. I was a loser in life. I died and got reincarnated into a Revenant. Revenants were people who defended the living from the dead. In exchange for a second life, they had one task and were blessed with one cheat ability. The task? To kick as much zombie ass as possible. Unfortunately, my cheat just made me "Rewind". It didn't give me super strength, speed or the ability to fly. Hell, it didn't even give me a way to fight! Without any way to kill zombies, I nearly died on my first day on the job! Back then I remember crying and puking all over the place like a little bitch. But while I started out like a little bitch, I didn't stay one. Dying full of regrets changed me you see. So much so that I made a promise. I refused to repeat my mistakes when I was human. Reborn as a Revenant, I will never bow down to anyone ever again. Unfortunately, these Revenant bastards were old school. Like they hacked zombies with swords and all that crap old school. As a man born in the USA, I saw no reason why I needed to follow their outdated way of thinking. The modern world had the superpower of gun powder and lead. So instead of swords, I came after every zombie I saw with guns. Like countries in the middle east, I proceeded to blow the motherfuckers to kingdom come. And surprisingly because of "Rewind", I found out I could never run out of ammunition. $200 for each kill. Hefty bonus for each area of hell liberated. What scared normal people shitless suddenly allowed me to earn millions every day. The richer I got the more "Freedom" I could unleash! Mortars, tanks, air strikes to even nukes. Backed by modern science and technology, I slowly but surely drove the undead back. Along the way, I met and saved seven heavenly beauties. And all of them fell in love with me. They were a little obsessive, scratch that, they were all fucking insane. My precious harem was comprised of nothing but Yanderes in every sense of the word. Still, I would willingly burn the entire world for any of them. For when I called, only my battle harem answered. And that was even before I learned of another secret. Exchanging bodily fluids with my girls gave me their cheats. Suddenly, in contrast to every Revenant in the world who only had one, I alone wielded eight. One from each girl plus my own. And so unfolded my 2nd life. Which eventually became my legend. Who am I you ask? I was born as John Smith. But these days not even my girls use that name. Both on Earth and in Hell everyone else just calls me Limitless. And I am the Strongest Revenant. *************************** Author Notes: Harem size: 7 | No NTR | No Yuri | No Grape Novel Focus: Action, Adventure, Urban Fantasy, Reincarnation, Dark, Weak to Strong, Battle Harem, Beautiful Heroines, YANDERE Heroine, Military, Loyal Subordinates, Kingdom Building, War, Politics, Conspiracies, Overpowered, Face Slapping, Tragedy, Character Development, Multiple POVs, Betrayal, Alternate Realities, Demons, Zombies, Superpowers, Tower Climbing, Tower Defense, Wish fulfillment. I have paid for and own the copyrights to both the cover and character images. Official Discord link https://discord.gg/7yxSzd3szy, See you there!

The Bootlicking Antagonist Wants to Survive, but Female Lead refuses to follow the plot One car accident and I’m transported into a city power fantasy as the villain. As long as I survive until the grand finale, I can return to the real world with hefty rewards. But! These stunning beauties don’t go to serve as the protagonist’s harem, they surround me every day. Are they not satisfied with how slowly I’m dying? Stop wearing stockings, stop wearing uniforms, what’s with all of you trying to seduce me? To find Long Aotian! Since destiny is in my hands, I might as well challenge the protagonist directly! Who’s the protagonist, damn it, who knows! My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jodex7

In order to avoid being married off as a means to repay his father’s debts, Alexander Daggry must embark on a dangerous journey to a castle of bygone days almost completely lost to history. Where he will find ancient treasures, lost magic, and a forgotten entity that he will be forced to confront. A deal shall be made that seals his fate. Granting him great power and knowledge, but at a hefty price. Will Alexander be able to navigate the new world thrust upon him, or end up corrupted by the blood now coursing through his veins.

On her 18th birthday, Sophie Williams uncovers the ultimate betrayal—her boyfriend, Luke, in bed with another woman. Determined to get even, Sophie steals their clothes and drives off, only to crash into the car of Darius Vance, the Alpha of a powerful werewolf pack. Darius, intrigued by her audacity, offers Sophie a deal: date him, or face the hefty cost of repairs. What starts as a plan for revenge spirals into something far more dangerous when Sophie and Darius discover they are fated mates, bound by the Moon Goddess herself. But being mated is the last thing Sophie wants. As she struggles to break free from the bond, Darius, torn between his growing feelings for her and the harsh realities of his position, is determined to keep the bond intact. To maintain his power and protect his pack, Darius must keep Sophie by his side—no matter the cost. But breaking the bond comes with deadly consequences that neither of them can escape.

Mason Lockwood, the reclusive billionaire, has always lived by his own rules. But when his family pressurizes him to marry the daughter of a business associate, he's forced to find a way out. On a whim, he decides to marry a stranger. Enter Grace Carter, an orphan who's struggled all her life to make ends meet. When Mason approaches her with an offer to marry him in exchange for a hefty sum of money, she agrees, not knowing what she's gotten herself into

Everyone transmigrated to the Endless Continent and became lords to participate in the battle against the Chaos. A Few lucky Lords would awaken lord talents. “Great! My Lord Talent is the Class Awakening, a Diamond Tier talent. I can awaken my subjects to awaken into their most compatible class upto classes of certain rarity.” “Haha, my talent is Hefty Discount and I can buy things at 50% discount.” … While others flexed their Lord talents to gain fame and more underlings. Evan received a Legendary- Tier Lord Talent- Game Mechanisms Store. His talent was complex and weak but it had the most potential because with time he can buy more and more game mechanisms to improve his survival. [ Game Mechanisms Store ] [ Inspect- Skill- Free (Once lifetime )] [ Mosnter loot- 2,500 G points. ] [ Skill books- 5,000 G points. ] [ Treasure Fishing- 10,000 G points. ] [ … ] [ Respawn- ? ] [ G points- G points are Game points which are collected after meeting certain hidden achievements. There are more than one way to earn them, so explore with the heart and passion of Gamer. ]

For the sake of money, Laura took on a job and became the fake fiancée of Hyman, a billionaire who was on the verge of death. Not only was she promised a hefty compensation, but also the opportunity to inherit his vast fortune. Laura accepted willingly, unaware that Hyman could hear her inner thoughts. Due to a dispute over the inheritance, Hyman was framed by his family and got into a car accident, losing his memory. To manipulate Hyman, his family made Laura his fake fiancée. Every day, his fiancée would gaze at him, speaking affectionately with teary eyes, saying, "Darling, I love you. I am the fish, and you are the water. Without you, how can I survive?" In the next moment, Hyman could hear her true thoughts: When will I finally be able to inherit his fortune? Hyman: Hah, love me?!! This is a funny fantasy romance novel.

===== Fleeing from both Heavenly Martial Court and Demonic Faction, Ye Shen was doomed. Standing atop the World End’s Cliff, he had Void Worm in his hand, an Immortal Rank Gu that has the ability to transmigrate its Master to a completely different universe. However, the power of Void Worm comes with a hefty price. Once activated, the Void Worm would wring its Master’s Qi till nothing is left, and there's no going back. “My existence might perish in this plain, but not my life!” Ye Shen crushed the Void Worm, revealing a tiny speck of dark sphere that afloat on his hand. Thus, Ye Shen was sucked into the wormhole. He disappeared without a trace in a blink of an eye. **** Earth, 2225. Ye Shen finally awakened from a sleep that felt like eons long. Opening his eyes, the transparent, bluish text flooded his eyesight. [Ultimate Fighter System: Booting] [Booting Complete!] *** Follow Ye Shen’s journey to become the strongest fighter as a cultivator on a futuristic earth where every athlete has modified physics to fight!

Charmaine, an ordinary office girl with a hefty appetite, gets Isekai-ed into a medieval world where she was expected to be a hero. Too bad she wasn't what they expected. She was a big girl working a dead-end job and was now being mistreated in a court who expected her to defeat the Dark Lord. Well, let's see if the Dark Lord's court treats her better.

Countless worlds span the universe! Hundreds of planets are civilized. Thousands are uncharted or unexplored. And all of them offer death to unwelcome visitors. But where to go? What to do? Need the best weapons and armaments modern technology can offer? Visit Alforro, where elves run the largest manufacturing companies this side of the known universe! Want a custom ship with mods unavailable anywhere else in the universe? Hurry over to Verrgal, home of the legendary dwarven engineers! Searching for the best organic, farm-grown steel? Then the hills of Buurzeim are a must-see, but make sure to offer a hefty tip to your giant tour guide! With so many worlds to manage, only the most vast and powerful planetary councils can do the job. But with all the varied opinions and agendas spanning the universe, it’s only natural that no single regime has managed to control it all. And always keep an eye open for outlaws. Whether you’re in the outer corners of the known universe or in the center of an intergalactic capital. Outlaws are everywhere… especially with the Mob Lords controlling the universal underworld. Luckily, the last Outlaw Overlord, the most wanted man in the universe, was done in less than two decades ago! In such a vast, chaotic universe, who would dream of adventuring as an outlaw? Why not become a bounty hunter in search of prestige and wealth? And there’s always an opening among one of the many intergalactic patrols, offering promotions to the most dependable, powerful soldiers! Then again, with no other option available, that’s everything Ayse can possibly dream of. To be an outlaw on the run! To see every sight imaginable! To explore an entire universe of fantastic worlds! Even if he has to avoid possible capture and death at every turn. But can Ayse survive that long? Will Ayse be able to dodge his unavoidable past without consequences? Can Ayse successfully form his own outlaw posse with his recruited, self-founded family? Or will Ayse drag his newfound friends into the deadliest conflict the universe will ever face, risking the total extinction of sentient life? ****************** A Sci-fi/Fantasy Epic!!! ~ Saturday MASS Releases! ~ Discord: https://discord.gg/akzn9SM5k9 Art by @itsjustfroggy, found on Youtube, Twitter, or Twitch! *Want YOUR name (or a name of your choice) in OoO? Gift a Magic Castle, Spacecraft, or Golden Gachapon. I'll reach out via Discord after you join the server, then we'll chat about your character/name ;) Join the server to chat with me or to vote in regular polls. Help improve the story while it's still being written!

Becoming a Devourer wasn't exactly on my bucket list, but hey, life has a way of throwing curveballs - or in my case, man-eating beasts. Sure, I could blame it on the irresistible taste of beast meat, but let's be honest, curiosity and a hefty dose of bad luck played their parts too. Little did I know that one impulsive snack would catapult me into a world where death lurks around every corner, hunger is a constant companion, and 'close call' becomes my middle name. From navigating the treacherous politics of the large cities to facing off against beasts that make your worst nightmares look like fluffy kittens, my life quickly became a non-stop rollercoaster of 'oh crap' moments. But this isn't just my story. It's also the tale of four others whose paths intertwine with mine in ways I never could have imagined. (Though between you and me, I'm clearly the star of this show.) Together, we're fumbling our way through a world where power comes at a price, alliances shift like sand, and the line between human and monster blurs with every bite. So buckle up, dear reader. You're in for a wild ride filled with dark humor, questionable decisions, and more adrenaline-pumping action than you can shake a spear at. Welcome to my Path as a Devourer - where staying alive is the ultimate goal, and dinner might just eat you back. Discord: https://discord.gg/EeZKdbrsHF

"Did you really think that after all that you've done to me, I would simply let you go, Rosalie? You might as well go to the Devil himself because otherwise, I will definitely find you. No matter what." One day, Wang Meiling, an ordinary office worker who likes to read romance fantasy books, wakes up in the body of Rosalie Ashter, a minor villainess in the R-rated fantasy novel that she was reading before this weird transmigration. As expected of the plot, Rosalie is supposed to die at the hands of her crazy and abusive brother Raphael, thus, armed with the detailed knowledge of the original story, Meiling is set to save the tragic villainess whose body she is now possessing and approaches Duke Damien Dio, the story's male lead who is suffering from the "Acme fever" curse. She offers him a one-year contract relationship, promising to help him relieve his suffering in exchange for his protection from the Ashter family and a hefty payment afterward. Although skeptical at first, Damien agrees to sign the contract, but when the time finally comes for Rosalie to leave the Duke, she realizes that ending their relationship might not be as easy as she thought. This novel can be categorized as "he falls first and he falls harder". WARNING: The story contains mature content such as R18 scenes, obsessive/yandere behavior, domestic abuse, an indication of sexual abuse, and gaslighting. It will also include the depiction of violence and gore. Read at your own discretion.

In a world where danger lurks at every corner, Ruby, an elite assassin for the esteemed Continent Syndicate, finds herself betrayed and abandoned by her superior after successfully eliminating the patriarch of a notorious criminal syndicate. Now, with a hefty bounty on her head, she must navigate a treacherous double life, desperate to evade capture and protect herself from those who seek revenge. However, fate has a twisted sense of irony, leading her to cross paths with Croce, a charming and enigmatic man who stirs feelings she thought long buried. Unbeknownst to Ruby, Croce is the grandson of the very criminal patriarch she once eliminated.

What started as a dare ended up awakening a monster beneath the castle. Gilbert and his friends created a challenge where they would explore a haunted mansion in the middle of an unknown forest, staying there for three days, the winner will win quiet a hefty amount of cash and luxurious things. After a day pf exploring and walking around the mansion, Gilbert's friend Stacey found a secret tunnel leading down in the dark underground. Driven by their curiosity they went in and down the stairs as they bought lots of flashlights and snacks. They ended up in a place that one could describe as a old dungeon of some sorts with differrent old torturing devices around, and an altar. There in the middle of it, a boy wrapped in thick golden chains reclined in a flat position, eyes closed seemingly asleep and peaceful.

At twenty-five, Audrey Gray's life is turned upside down when her father makes a desperate deal to save his company from bankruptcy. In exchange for a hefty sum of money, Audrey is forced to marry Adrien Morano, the CEO of the powerful Morano Group. Audrey's life takes a drastic turn as she becomes entangled with the Morano family.

A company drone who died from overworking was reincarnated as Sawadi, the third son of a merchant in a different world. His specialty is restoration magic and support magic. He used his cheat skills to come up with a new model of business. He decided to use his restoration magic to cure cheap slaves and make them earn money. Although his earnings are steadily increasing, he also has to suffer its consequence of his work load also getting increased... Will Sawadi ever be able to live leisurely without working? The beginning of this lazy and relaxing fantasy, is starting here!

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On a bustling university campus, Su Chen thought life couldn’t get any more mundane. That is, until the school’s most idolized girl dramatically called him “dad” in front of everyone. As jaws dropped, Su Chen’s world turned upside down. The truth behind the shock? Nineteen years ago, during a hazy night, Su Chen had a brief but life-altering encounter with Lin Wanxue, a beautiful and fearless policewoman. Now, their child has grown into a brilliant young woman, and Su Chen suddenly finds himself thrown into the deep end of fatherhood. Living with his headstrong daughter and Lin Wanxue proves to be both a challenge and a blessing. But things take an even more bizarre twist when Su Chen discovers the “Selection System,” a mysterious mechanism that rewards him for simple fatherly tasks. Spin his daughter around? Earn a hefty cash prize. Participate in family activities? Unlock luxury rewards. It’s a game of choices where family life intertwines with extraordinary gains. As Su Chen adapts to this chaotic new reality, he learns that family means more than just shared DNA—it’s about the laughter, struggles, and unbreakable bond that comes with it.

A mad man has torn down the gates of the underworld. The malicious abyss is alive, and it stares back... ** Zero, a crippled and one handed teenager with a drastically grim outlook on life, has been granted a deadly second chance. Attacked and killed by a mysterious power, Zero wakes up again to find himself in his body that was close to becoming a corpse. Beside him, he finds a scroll with a hefty task and the eyeball of a dead god once known as the Yanluo of hell. "Consume the eye, find the Core of Naraka and begin your odyssey," said the scroll. "You are living on borrowed time. With every full moon that passes, a taste of the horrors of hell shall eat at a bit of your mortal soul. Till you are a slave to your own flesh." Seeing these words, Zero wished to be dead once more. ** Cultivatiors are gods in this world corrupted by darkness, looked upon by the common people as figures of holiness. Yet they are far from that. Tainted by their desire to touch the realm of immortals and break from the cycle of Samsara, cultivators are worse than the demon kind. When word gets out that the god of hell has passed, killed by an unknown power, the cultivation world goes into chaos. Finding the power source of hell, the Core of Naraka, would mean becoming a deity. Now who wouldn't want to become a god? The immortals in the realms above and below have chosen their pawns; hell's power is far too grand to pass on. A dangerous game is about to unfold. Follow Zero, an ordinary mortal. A pawn piece picked by the realm of hell itself to walk the tumultuous path of the dead, face crazed cultivators and immortals, challenge gods and bring down monstrosities of hell. Son of Naraka, choose your class and break the cycle of Samsara! ______________________________ NEW CHAPTERS EVERY DAY! (Only school stuff and emergencies will delay updates.) TRIGGER WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXTREMELY DETAILED SCENES OF VIOLENCE, GORE AND THE LIKE. READERS' DISCRETION IS HIGHLY ADVICED. Ps. MC doesn't start out a villain immediately. That's a character development that'd take time. This story is slow paced for optimum development. No, the MC isn't going to start breathing fire or flying instantly. There are no filler chapters. Everything is connected. Happy reading!

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

Jin Lin a high school kid with a big brother-complex lost his genius, entrepreneur big brother Jin Chen to an explosive accident at an offshore oil drilling platform. Left in a vegetative state, Jin Chen had a low probability of waking up from his coma. All hope was lost that is until a gaming company known as Star Horizon gave him a second chance to live in a virtual game world. Their mother agreed with ease after paying a hefty price her son. Jin Chen was taken away and that was last they saw him. Five years later Star Horizon's virtual reality game Equino, Jin Lin signed up with the hope of seeing his brother again.

Tang Hao was an honest man making an honest living, but despite all his honesty and kindness, life often looked the other way. Even when he stood up for a man in the streets, he ended up being beaten to a pulp and the man he stood up for? He disappeared. That left Tang Hao with nothing to prove and a hefty medical bill blowing through his savings. However, while he lay unconscious in the hospital, he could feel a warmth coming from the jade pendent he wore as it began to feed him with a trove of priceless information. Now discharged, and still armed with the same naivety and honesty, what will our village peasant do with this newfound power? Will he go on to conquer the hearts of a hundred women? Will he defeat the mightiest crime lords? Only time will tell, but for now, fate has many whimsical plans for Tang Hao.