Underwater Drowning

Song Huanyan had her fiancé stolen by her own cousin. Then, she drowned her sorrows in a bar... When she woke up, lying beside her was the younger brother of her former fiancé. "Consider last night's events as you paying off your brother's debt," Song Huanyan said. "What debt?" Yun Jianchen asked. Song Huanyan, "An emotional debt." Yun Jianchen, "..." Song Huanyan, "Ever heard the saying, 'A brother's debts are paid by his sibling'?" Yun Jianchen, "..."

In a city drowning in crime, corruption, and Ohadium—a deadly drug ruling the streets— Asher Erickson is just another enforcer collecting debts. He doesn’t care about right or wrong. He doesn’t care about the lives he takes. The job is simple: pay up, or pay in blood. But when a routine debt collection leads him to a desperate chemist—one who claims she can pay him far more than money—Asher finds himself caught in a game much bigger than he expected—a game involving the underground drug trade, corporate conspiracies, and a new drug that could change his fate forever Crime Thriller Cyberpunk Noir Anti-Hero Protagonist Underground Drug Trade Brutal Action & Violence Gangs & Conspiracies Morally Grey MC Dark & Gritty Gang War Criminal Empire

A spoil of war, Muna is an orphan. At the tender age of nine, he is put to labor, where pay is a joke and conditions are dire. Despite being the top miner of the village, being a source of motivation for those in his situation, a horrible life of prejudice and seclusion, he is thrown in a dungeon, for rejecting a suicide mission. At the brink of Death, he is transported to a different world, the eternal prison of the Guardians, held up by the power of creation itself. After he returns to a pillaged village he once knew as his hometown, and is kidnapped and shipped away along with an abandoned clan, He is left with one choice--to join their cause: The revitalization of murim, the protection of the weak, and the restoration of order! They decide to sail to Africa where they would enroll in the Yulo academy to clear and establish their name in the world of murim. While in his second year in the academy, Muna learns more about the 'depths'. He learns that in three years time, the Gods would send their new servants, the Noldians to reap consciousness from mankind, and to destroy all of the Guardians, who lie in the depths peacefully. Muna has one year to prepare for the re-arrangement the world of murim, defeat the Demonic faction and pull them to their side, somehow free the Guardians from their eternal prison, while also preparing for the conquest of the Gods, carried out by their new vessels. He must now not just survive, he has to succeed, especially now, when the existence of man hangs in the balance. Follow this story as Muna faces many trials and enemies, makes legendary allies, unites and ultimately saves the world.

Poseidon's Heir: A Battle for the Seas Gravill has always lived in the shadows of secrecy, raised by his mother and shielded from a truth that could destroy him. When he discovers he is the son of Poseidon — the mighty god of the sea — his life takes a dangerous turn. As a forbidden demigod, his existence violates the laws of Olympus, painting a target on his back. Thrown into a world of vengeful gods, ruthless monsters, and hidden prophecies, Gravill must harness powers he barely understands while navigating betrayal and the weight of his divine bloodline. With enigmatic allies and merciless foes at every turn, his quest for answers unravels dark secrets that could shatter Olympus itself. Will Gravill rise to claim his destiny, or will the tides of fate drown him in despair? Poseidon's Heir is a gripping tale of magic, adventure, and the eternal struggle between legacy and free will.

A House falls because the heir isn’t “human”. Will the heir rise from the ashes or drown in the deep?

When a private video of their most intimate moment leaked, Dara and Sethya's love shattered. The scandal drove them apart, leaving Dara in ruins. His mother, unable to bear the shame, ended her own life. Grief-stricken and drowning in despair, Dara made a chilling decision: to join her in death. But just as the darkness closed in, the shrill ring of a phone pierced the silence—and everything began to change.

This isn't your typical romance novel...unless you consider drowning the love of your life as part of the classic rom-com formula. I let my pride take the wheel and oopsies daisies, silly me! Honestly, it’s kind of funny—if you like dark humor and awkward situations. I thought this river was just your average body of water, but turns out, life loves throwing curveballs. Now, we have to break this curse or we knows how long we'll be stuck here. Weeks? Months? Years? This novel has it all: comedy, mystery, slice of life, revenge (because apparently that’s what happens when you kill someone), and the supernatural (because why not?). The tone can get a bit dark sometimes, but hey, at least the comedy and slice of life stuff will keep you from crying too much.

John Smith, a weary middle-aged office worker, has spent years drowning in endless paperwork and unpaid overtime. His youth, once filled with dreams, now feels like a distant memory. One fateful night, as he vents his frustrations, an eerie glow surrounds him—an intricate pentagram forms beneath his feet. Before he can react, a blinding explosion consumes him. When John opens his eyes, he finds himself decades younger, back in his youthful body. But this isn’t just a second chance—he now has a System, just like in the web novels he once read. With the ability to unlock skills, optimize his choices, and reshape his future, he sets out to live life on his own terms. However, things aren’t as simple as they seem. The System comes with rules, hidden costs, and an unknown entity pulling the strings. As John navigates this new life, he must decide—will he break free from the chains of fate, or is he simply trading one kind of servitude for another? A thrilling journey of second chances, ambition, and the true cost of power begins!

"The Author of the Apocalypse" is a dark, philosophical saga of rebirth, futility, and the search for meaning in worlds where chaos and magic intertwine with human frailty. The protagonist, nameless in his past life, was a 25-year-old recluse whose novellas drowned in the apathy of the digital void until his existence was abruptly ended by a terrorist attack. Death, however, is not the end but a beginning: he is reborn as a grotesque infant in a world of swords and sorcery, within the powerful Dakota family, a branch of the De-Dakota-Lastmund clan. His new body—crooked, weak, repulsive—mirrors his former uselessness, yet within it smolder sparks of mana, promising a strength he has never known.

She is a work freak Emma Rose, who had a one night stand with the most famous bachelor and CEO of Z.N Group, Alec Qinn. He is every woman's fantasy but not for someone like Emma. Alec is known to be a cold ruthless man who doesn't give a care in the world, only those closest to him knows the kind of past he went through and what led him to become what he was now. Alec coincidentally crosses paths with Emma at a board meeting in Paris. Emma remembered him from their last encounter a month ago, she doesn't remember much from that unfaithful night. She remembers being disappointed and drowning herself in alcohol at a business party, the next thing was waking up in a strange man's bed in a hotel suite. On the other hand Alec felt a rush of curiosity towards Emma which he has never felt towards any woman. She tried everything not to meet his burning gaze but it was fetal. NOTE: this story is strictly R18+ consists of strong language, sex, nudity extra.

A depraved man meets his end, but death is no absolution. As punishment for his sins, he is reborn not as a man, but as a Hollow—an insignificant, mindless wretch, cursed to scavenge the filth of stronger creatures. Weak. Disposable. Prey. But fate is not so merciful. A malignant force stirs within him, twisting his rebirth into something far worse. It restores his fractured mind and gifts him a system—a cold, calculating mechanism with a singular purpose: to drag him from the depths of worthlessness and forge him into something monstrous. With every corpse devoured and every soul shattered, he claws his way upward. Pain is his teacher, slaughter his scripture. There is no salvation, only the hunt. And at the peak of the endless carnage, where gods and demons dare not tread, he will stand alone. The Hollow shall rise. And the world will drown in the blood if its ascension. [Warning: Very dark book and the protagonist will not be a good person so don't even wish for it (ToT)]

Have you ever had your life ripped off right from under you and you can feel yourself drowning though you claw about trying to remain afloat? Nobody to turn too because they all are the reason you are drowning? Then I hope you never have too because it hurts like hell. “This is a family discussion.” “Get out.” So very simple words but they held enough power to destroy what happened to my life. Trying to sort through the pieces of what is left of my life, will I find myself or will find things that will only take me under?

Investigative journalist Ellie Harper returns to her fog-shrouded hometown of Haven’s Cove after her mother’s death, only to find the past clawing its way back: skeletal remains wash ashore, linked to her aunt’s unsolved 1985 disappearance. As Ellie digs into the cold case, she uncovers a secret society, The Mariner’s Circle, and a bloodstained heirloom that implicates the town’s most powerful figures—including her own family. But the killer, the Ferryman, is still active, taunting Ellie with riddles and corpses. Torn between exposing the truth and protecting those she loves, Ellie races against the rising tide to unravel a conspiracy rooted in betrayal, addiction, and ghosts of WWII. When the Ferryman’s identity shatters everything she knows, Ellie must decide whether justice is worth drowning for.

"You are my mate, I am not going to share you with anyone, not even my brothers " his whispering tone felt like melted sugar in my ears. I was drowning in his scent, my mind was in a frenzy. Suddenly, I woke up with a start, panting heavily after a steamy wet dream which I have been having quite a lot lately. Myra Miracle, an orphan since birth, visits her childhood best friend Nora to Kimberg to. While she was having dinner with Nora and her parents, she felt dizzy and enchanted at the same time for some unknown reasons. Later that evening, she met four hot, handsome and mesmerizing people which made her restless all night long. Since then she has been having wild dreams. Why is that so? Why is she so attracted to her best friend's brothers?

Thirty years ago, cultivators descended upon Blue Star, crushing its original order with overwhelming force. Since then, cultivators have stood above all, trampling on rules and enslaving the world. The masses desperately seek the path of immortality, yearning to transcend and become immortals. "The Immortal Dao is eternal and indestructible!" But before seeking the path of immortality, one must first cultivate humanity. Since the world is devoid of order and justice, then let the path be forged through slaughter— Strike fear into the world, drown the mortal realm in blood, and force gods and demons to come begging for order!

"My fiancé is a high school student?" Sohee, an Omega drowning in debt, has two choices: marry a younger chaebol Alpha, or sell himself to an older yet violent loan shark Alpha. Ah, there's a third option, too. "Should I just off myself or something?" *** #omegaverse #dominantalpha #powerbottom #collegeromance #healing

After leaving her job as a medical nurse to become a Hollywood star, Emily was betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, let down by her company, and was drowned by a jealous rival. Miraculously, she woke up in in her own body, on the day after her school graduation. With the knowledge of the future at her disposal, she embarked on her journey to become the topmost superstar.

Hanako Fujikawa is an author recognized and loved by many, with works that have received countless awards, gaining her both fame and wealth. With a beautiful and harmonious married life, people envy her almost perfect existence. But what they do not know is the hidden void of her memories from the past. Having everything she wants and needs, her past has already been buried deep within her mind. She is now a fully bloomed rose that has withstood winter before welcoming spring. But what if the ghost of her past comes knocking on her door? Will she be able to face it without pulling the trigger that could shatter the fragile balance of her forgotten memories? What will happen to her perfect life? Will everything come crashing down and drown her? Who will help her then? What kind of flower will bloom within her—hyacinths of sorrow and regret, or daffodils of new beginnings?

[Kill decisive + not Madonna + horizontal push + invincible + violent.] Lin Yu, an ordinary and tired young man in modern society, the pressure of life and the confusion of his heart make him drink to drown his sorrows on his birthday and get hung up on the street. However, the cogs of fate turned quietly while he was drunk. A mysterious light suddenly appeared, instantly embroiled him in an unknown space, and when he woke up, he was already in the mysterious realm of cultivation.

Cain was a boy of fortune and misfortune, he was an orphan who lost his parents the moment he became an adult, they just disappeared. By another stroke of misfortune he himself died by drowning in a lake near his old house but is it the end of his journey. Thrust upon a world he thought only existed in novels as a mere extra that wasn't supposed to exist join him in his journey as he unravels the secrets of his transmigration, his life and his past which becomes more unclear the more he discovers. As an ancient prophecy looms as a menacing blade over everyone's throats be it demons or gods. Will Cain become a pawn in the unveiling of this prophecy or will he flip the board? **Authors note: Guys this is my first novel so if you can please support me and remind me in case of any mistakes i might make so i may give you better in the future**

Elsa Johnson thought she had married the love of her life—her childhood sweetheart, Liam Forbes. From stolen kisses under the summer sun to whispered promises of forever, he was her world. But the man she once knew is gone. Now, she wakes up gasping for air, trapped in a drowning container, and staring into the cold, merciless eyes of the man who was supposed to protect her. Her husband. Her executioner. The love she cherished was a lie. The marriage she dreamed of was a trap. And the boy who once held her hand is now the man who wants her dead. But if Liam thinks she’ll die without a fight, he’s gravely mistaken. Because Elsa refuses to be his victim.

***************NOTE**************** This is going to be the story of a Demonic and evil female MC. If you’re looking for a typical, romance-driven plot with a cringey, morally upright female MC, Then this is "not" the story for you. But if you’re here for a dark, ruthless, and cunning female MC who embraces her descent into villainy, then you are most welcome. Strap in and enjoy the ride. KNOW THIS EVERY VILLAIN HAS A STORY..... ----------------------------------------------------- In the lesser plains of the Nine Heavenly Realms, young Fei Yue's life is shattered when her beloved older sister abandons her. Consumed by loneliness and betrayal, she strikes a deal with a devil, trading her innocence for power, in hopes of one day reuniting with her sister. But the Fei Yue who emerged was long longer the humble village girl she once was. Consumed by darkness and driven by grif and her sister's betrayal, she had tranformed into somthing barely reconnaisable, "The Dark-Eyed Witch" enemy of the entire realm. Follow Fei Yue as she ascend from a simple life to the Pinnacle of power. As she ascends to unimaginable heights of power, she must confront the haunting question: Can she ever reclaim the love and light she lost, or is she destined to remain a shadow of her former self? In a world where nothing is ordinary, strange magic, Gods, Demigods, Aliens, Monsters, Demons, Dragons, Phoenix, Dwarvs, Underwater-Races, Chilocosim Of World, Evil Cultivators, and many more.

{WARNING: THIS BOOK IS HIGHLY SMUTTY} "Run, little bird." His voice is a whisper of sin and smoke, curling around my body like chains I cannot break. I should run. I should fight. But I don’t. Because he’s already caught me. A rough hand grips my throat, tilting my chin up—forcing me to meet his eyes. Red. Burning. Ravenous. "You can try to escape, little wife," he murmurs, his breath hot against my lips. "But we both know how this ends." I am his. Bound to the Devil. Trapped in his Hell. Luciel—King of the Underworld. Predator in human skin. A monster with a smile that undoes me, ruins me, devours me. Every whisper is a command. Every touch is a punishment. Every kiss is a slow death. And the worst part? I want more. His fingers trail down my spine, lower, lower—until I’m arching, trembling, drowning. "Look at you," he taunts, lips ghosting over my pulse. "So desperate for the monster you fear." I should hate him. I should fight harder. But then his lips brush my ear, and he chuckles—low, dark, merciless, making me give in to his darkhold. "Good girl."

Aadi is trapped in a nightmarish cycle of death and rebirth. Each time he dies—drowning, burning, crushed by forces beyond his control—he wakes up in his bed, alive but haunted by the memories of his demise. Can Aadi break free from the endless cycle, or is he destined to become another echo lost in the void?

Shades of the Unseen is a story about the ones left behind. In every grand tale, some figures exist only in passing-side characters in someone else's narrative, their lives reduced to brief mentions and fleeting appearances. But what happens when the curtain shifts and the spotlight turns to them? This is a novel about those who were once overlooked. The ones who stood on the edges, whose voices were drowned out by larger stories, whose struggles, victories, and quiet moments never had the chance to be seen. Through intertwining lives, fractured pasts, and uncertain futures, Shades of the Unseen brings their stories to light. Some seek closure, others redemption, and some simply wish to be acknowledged. But in a world that moves forward too fast, do the forgotten still have a place? A novel about remembrance, about voices long unheard, and the weight of being unseen.

For hundreds of thousands of years, the world drowned in war. How laughable. How detestable. How... utterly pathetic. They keep preaching justice, truth, hatred, vengeance but in the end its all the same. Too blind to grasp their own insignificance. Too arrogant to accept the simple truth. And yet, when salvation finally came, it was not by the hands of heroes, nor saints, nor those self-proclaimed "chosen ones." No, the world was saved by the very thing they feared most—a beast. Now, these wretched fools seek to cleanse their sins under a different banner. "An academy where all are equal." They believe such a farce will make the world forget their arrogance, their crimes. They think peace, when wrapped in a new name, will erase the blood they have spilled. But we have seen the light. We have been enlightened. While they wallow in their delusions, we gaze upon the truth. And in the truth, we shall be saved. —The Tower, Luminous Epoch

The house was drowned in shadows, a sea of men in black standing tall, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. A low murmur rippled through the crowd before erupting into a deafening roar. Their prince had returned. Gunfire shattered the night—not in violence, but in tribute. Muzzles flared, bullets soared, and the air buzzed with raw energy—loyalty, power, and the unmistakable scent of gunpowder. He stood at the heart of it all, his gaze cold, unreadable. This was his kingdom. And tonight, the world would hear his name. "I never thought a forced marriage would lead me here—standing over my husband's greatest secret." Lisa’s voice trembled as she took in the scene before her. In 4 Years Apart, love and deception collide. What happens when a marriage of circumstance unravels the darkest truths?

Most would expect the daughter of the king of one of the four strongest nations in the Realm of the Angels to enjoy great luxury and power. While her Father may enjoy those things, that isn't the case for Rosemary. The hated daughter only manages to attract disdain from others in the royal court despite her gentle and kind nature. Rosemary was born with a weak body, preventing her from living up to the ideals of her father and his court. Such environment pushes Rose to attempting to end it all. But she is unable to do so as she recalls her older brother's love for her. As she drowns, she cries out for help. But no one is around. No one but a certain handsome man with eyes as cold as her father's.

Elliot Reeves has spent the past ten years running from his past. Once a rising pianist with a scholarship to Juilliard, a single tragic night shattered his dreams and sent him spiraling into a life of regret. Now, at thirty-two, he’s a night-shift janitor in a quiet coastal town, spending his days avoiding people and his nights drowning in memories. When a troubled teenage girl named Iris sneaks into the town’s abandoned music hall, Elliot finds himself reluctantly drawn into her world. Iris, battling her own demons, sees in Elliot a mentor he refuses to be. As their unlikely friendship grows, old wounds resurface, forcing Elliot to confront the past he has spent a decade burying. But the past doesn’t let go so easily. A letter from his estranged mother. A chance encounter with the woman he once loved. A long-forgotten song that refuses to leave his mind. As Elliot’s carefully constructed walls begin to crack, he must decide—will he finally face the music, or will he let his silence consume him forever?

Alternate Liberation A Seven-Part Epic of Adventure to Restore the Balance of the Universe Book 1: The Conqueror of Chaos When Akira Wattanakul, an ordinary teenager from Earth, receives a mysterious gemstone from his mother, his life changes forever. The gemstone transports him to Arcadia, a world where magic and technology intertwine—a realm filled with breathtaking wonders: seas of lava, underwater cities, floating islands, and lands ruled by advanced artificial intelligence. In this extraordinary land, Akira faces the Seven Deadly Sins, dark overlords wielding unparalleled power, malevolent forces of chaos, and even the gods themselves. Alongside these challenges, he uncovers startling truths about his own identity—truths that will shake the foundations of who he thought he was. Gifted with the unique ability to wield both the powers of light and darkness, Akira must summon his courage, rely on the bonds of friendship, and make unimaginable sacrifices to change the fate of Arcadia. But as the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Akira is driven to question one thing above all: Why was he chosen as the “Heir of Arcadia”? This is a journey of hope, loss, and destiny—a tale of decisions that will not only alter Akira’s life forever but also reshape the very fabric of the universe. Embark on an adventure where mysteries unfold, alliances are tested, and the balance of the cosmos hangs by a thread. Will Akira rise to the challenge, or will chaos reign supreme?