Path Of Exile The Puppet Mistress

The year is 2025. A devout Christian named Arthur Bennett wins a lottery to participate in a revolutionary virtual reality experience at a high-tech company called Elysium. The program utilizes a unique VR pod to immerse users in a world based on a popular anime. As the other participants—a mix of personalities with varying degrees of anime knowledge—prepare to enter the simulation, Arthur remains the only one who has never indulged in anime. Upon entering this new world, he discovers an unsettling truth: pain is excruciatingly real, despite the creators' claims of a dampened pain response. He eventually finds himself trapped in prison, unable to log out, and demanding to be released from the program. Calls go unanswered, and the world of ninjas becomes a nightmare where hunger, thirst, hygiene, and even death are all real. Angered that he was deceived, he abandons all sense of logic and vows to become a villain no one would have ever anticipated.

Love, lust, and desire... Austin didn't know much about all that in his past life, for he was average in all aspects of his life. A guy who took psychology and math to learn because he couldn't get into biology, the only exciting thing about him being the fact that when he died, he ended up in his favorite eroge game with the task of getting the girls and making the protagonist a loner. Love, like manipulation or time in hell... That was his choice from the God Of Games... The beautiful girls of tsunderes, the sadist, the masochist, the kuudere, and the...yandere, and more. A world with living, breathing women of high status and power who don't like to share... So what happens when Austin goes behind them?... What happens when the Gods that feel nothing feel for him? What happens when he becomes the gigolo of the Gods?... Well, come and find out as he tried to survive among all the crazy women that exist... [There will be a lot of sex scenes, but it might only start after about 60 or so chapters.] (Note: Hey, first of all, this is not a fanfiction! It's true that the beginning of the story and some parts resemble some novels, but none of the characters are related to others from the novel. Also, the story flow will become completely different later!! Again, not a fanfic! The image does not belong to me; if the creator wants to remove it, message me.) My Discord: https://discord.gg/XyYvJ389mg

At Luminaire Academy, the nation’s most elite institution, students are meticulously ranked from S to E, their status dictating their future. But beneath the academy’s prestigious facade lies a web of corruption, hidden experiments, and a hierarchy built to control the brightest minds. Enter Kazuki Rei, an unremarkable transfer student placed in E-Rank, the lowest tier. To his peers, he is just another failure, barely worth noticing. In reality, Kazuki is a calculating genius, a master manipulator hiding behind an unassuming facade. His entrance into the academy is no accident it’s the first move in a years-long game orchestrated by his father, Dr. Seiichi Rei, a disgraced scientist who vanished after uncovering the academy’s darkest secret. Armed with perfect memory, unparalleled psychological insight, and a mind sharpened by years of training, Kazuki moves like a shadow, subtly pulling strings to dismantle the oppressive system from within. As he ascends through the ranks outwitting rivals, exposing hidden experiments, and uncovering encrypted messages from his father he edges closer to the truth behind Project Enlightenment, a secret research initiative that may have cost his parents everything. But as Kazuki rises, so do the stakes. The academy’s overseers are watching. Other enhanced students lurk in the shadows. And at the heart of Luminaire Academy lies a truth even Kazuki may not be prepared to face. In a world where intelligence is power and trust is a liability, Kazuki Rei must play the long game. Because in this academy, every move is a test, and one wrong step could turn the puppeteer into the puppet.

In the mystical land of Elarion, every young adult faces the Path Ceremony, a rite that determines their life’s purpose. For Aria Evercrest, the choice isn’t simple. Living in the shadow of her mother’s mysterious death, she’s driven by an insatiable curiosity and an unyielding desire to uncover the truth. Against her cautious father’s wishes, Aria chooses the rare and perilous Path of the Seeker—a destiny reserved for those bold enough to uncover the world’s greatest secrets. Accompanied by her loyal friends—Lyric, the clever and sharp-tongued Scholar; Kael, the stoic and fiercely protective Warrior; and Finn, the charming Healer with hidden insecurities—Aria embarks on a journey filled with magic, danger, and discovery. Their quest begins with an ancient map that promises answers about Elarion’s forgotten past, but it quickly becomes clear they are not the only ones searching for it. To check out Character art and design follow on our X (Twitter) page! https://x.com/scottmenga?t=S_ZMZEBP-KwdT17Q4xOtyA&s=09

In Gehenna, a world where spirits and humans coexist, warriors known as Spectrals wield supernatural powers by bonding with ancient spirits through advanced technology called Spectral Interfaces. However, an ancient and rare power known as Memory Crafting—tapping into the memories of the dead to gain their skills—exists in the shadows. Kiehra Ashbluff, a powerless janitor in the Phantom Sentry, has lived in obscurity, haunted by her past in the brutal ghetto of Abyss. Everything changes when she bonds with an ancient and twisted spirit known as "No. 33". Their bond leaves Kiehra with unimaginable power capable of literally reshaping the world around her. Unfortunately, she is dangerously inexperienced in controlling it. She must now navigate the treacherous politics of the Phantom Sentry while concealing her overpowered abilities. As Kiehra rises in rank, she uncovers whispers of Memory Crafting, a lost art feared and revered. She encounters a rogue Memory Crafter who can access the memories and skills of dead warriors, making him a formidable swordsman. Though Kiehra distrusts his eerie abilities, a looming catastrophe forces them into an uneasy alliance. Together, they must uncover an ancient conspiracy threatening both the spirit realm and Gehenna itself. In a world on the brink of collapse, Kiehra must learn to master her overwhelming strength and embrace her destiny—but can she do that without letting herself be swallowed up by her own power?

In a city where neon lights flicker amidst the shadows of towering skyscrapers, an ancient prophecy whispers of a forgotten destiny. Xuan Xingli awakens in a dark alley—without memories, without a past, yet burdened with an unfathomable power. A crimson glow flickers in her eyes, data streams flood her mind, and a system’s cold voice welcomes her to the Absolute Evolution Program. But who is she? Why does the image of a silver-haired girl with violet eyes haunt her fragmented thoughts? As secrets unravel, Xingli finds herself entangled in a web of cybernetic conspiracies, ancient relics, and forces beyond human comprehension. The key to everything—the Mysterious Hairpin—holds the truth of her existence, yet also the path to destruction. And then, there is Luo Chenxi. Enigmatic, dangerous, mesmerizing. She walks between light and shadow, an ethereal being who knows far more than she reveals. Their fates intertwine like the threads of a celestial loom, pulling them toward a revelation that could shatter the very fabric of reality. In a world where past and future collide, where love and power entwine, the path ahead is uncertain. But one thing is certain—once she steps forward, there is no turning back.

After a tragic accident that claimed the lives of his parents and little sister, Leo, just 17 years old, found himself shouldering all responsibilities alone. By some miracle, he survived the past four months on his own—attending high school, juggling multiple part-time jobs, and enduring sympathetic gazes that pained him. The only respite he found was in books, which offered him an escape and some semblance of joy. One day, while engrossed in the book 'Path of Heroes: Battle Against the End,' his life took an unexpected turn. Halfway through the story, he inexplicably found himself transmigrated into the world of Path of Heroes, inhabiting the body of Azriel Crimson—a character never mentioned in the story's first half. An extra. Someone seemingly irrelevant to the plot. Unfortunately—or perhaps fortunately—fate had other plans, and Leo soon discovered that being a mere extra was not his destiny after all. -------------------------------------- Character illustrations will be available on Discord. Discord: https://discord.gg/9zZ69PVNFJ Also: Powerstone = PS 200 PS = 1 Extra Chapter 400 PS = 2 Extra Chapters 600 PS = 3 Extra Chapters

“Take these words to your Sultan: I would rather die than spend a second more in this land” ************** Zara, once a queen, finds herself exiled from her kingdom and stripped of her title in a cruel twist of fate. Four years later, Zara, [now Ana] now finds solace in her newfound freedom and a chance to rebuild her life. But the past comes knocking, leading to a whirlwind of unexpected emotions and she is left to make a decision that will change the course of her life. Will she be able expose the truth and redeem her dignity?, or will she let the weight of the past consume her?

It was fifty years ago, when Exo-9, a wandering rogue planet with no star suddenly drifted into the solar system and the scientists assured the earthlings that it was merely a visitor with no harmful intent, However, eleven years ago, It collided with Earth’s moon, causing the lunar orb to split into half and come crashing down onto earth, Lives were lost and centuries of scientific advancements were destroyed, but one could always count on humans to do what they did best, They survived, adapted as some mutated, Now, It’s a world where superpowers are new and humanity is on the brink of extinction, One last city remains, a self-sustaining dystopian dome ruled by corporate overlords and government enforcers. The wealthy thrive in the Highlands, while the poor struggle to survive in the Mainland, but beyond the old age struggle for power and influence lies a deadly wasteland, and speaking of it is forbidden and punishable by law. When an unfortunate accident occurs, three college friends gain unimaginable abilities. One vows to save the world, and the other to fix the world by tearing it down, while the last, who was terrified of what he watched them become, struggled to choose between the two paths. And after having a taste of both worlds, his only choice is to disappear, So what happens when he resurfaces as a ghost in the system, first, as a vigilante, then an assassin without allegiance who is immediately dubbed the Herokiller and the Villain’s Nightmare as he eliminates targets on both sides; Heroes, villains, and anyone who stands in his way and the world watches in fear as he carves a third path as neither a savior nor destroyer. Everything is all fun and games until the last population of humans are threatened by the remaining half of the moon dangling in space, Roman is forced to confront the past that he abandoned… And the two people he once called best friends. In the end, only one question remains: Who deserves to live? And in this game of survival, only the strongest shall survive, but who is willing to give up their life? Who is the true SUPERHERO?

The jeers followed her like a persistent shadow. "Murderer!" the crowd screamed, their faces contorted in a grotesque parody of the adoration she once commanded. Just months ago, they had screamed her name, their voices a deafening roar as she shimmied across the stage, a beacon of light and pop perfection. Now, their cheers had morphed into venomous hisses, their eyes burning with a hatred that chilled her to the bone. Noelle clutched her lawyer's arm, his face a mask of grim determination. The cameras flashed, capturing her every move, every tremor of fear. The headlines screamed: "Pop Princess Plummets: Noelle Accused of Murder." The irony wasn't lost on her. Her life, once a carefully constructed fairytale of fame and fortune, had become a grotesque tragedy. The trial was a circus. The whispers, the sneers, the relentless scrutiny – it was a constant assault on her senses. Her once loyal fans, the ones who'd plastered her face on their bedroom walls, now reveled in her downfall. They devoured every salacious detail, every whispered accusation, every tear she dared to shed. The verdict was a foregone conclusion. Guilty. Noelle watched the judge pronounce the sentence, her mind a whirlwind of disbelief and despair. Death by lethal injection. ‘At least they did not give me the electric chair’ she thought to herself in a poor attempt at humor. * Months later, a solitary figure knelt at her grave, the wind whipping at his hair. Rain lashed down, mirroring the tears that streamed down his face. "I'm sorry, Areum," he sobbed, his voice hoarse with grief. "I'm so sorry I was too late." He clutched a single, wilted rose, its petals stained crimson, a poignant reminder of the life that had been brutally extinguished. * Noelle is a bright star who has the world at her feet, she feels no guilt about being the other woman coming between a husband and his wife. After all, Evan had been in love with her since they were teenagers. The only reason he married Ma-Ri was because his family demanded it, if he had a choice he would surely have picked her… When she gets wrongfully accused of murdering Ma-Ri, she loses everything and is sentenced to death, everyone including Evan turn against her and she is left to die a miserable death. She is reborn and this time she faces the humiliation of being the woman who is being cheated on. She is determined to end the cycle and not let the future she had seen come to pass, she decides to step out of the picture and focus on her career. In doing so, everything changes, Evan clings to her and refuses to let her go, a mysterious stranger who has been studying her also steps in and decides to fight for a chance to be with her.

Kai the person from futuristic world governed by technology was betrayed by close ally and transported to new world of magic with the help of mysterious bracelet made by his best friend Jugo. Will he return and seek vengeance or start a new life.

The path of cultivation was full of thorn but who could resist the temptation of immortality? Li Kong was an ordinary young man living in the village peacefully before a star fall from the sky and gave him a chance to become a cultivator. But yet, strange things keep happening inside of the village. An unknown altar made deep within the woods. Cases of livestock disappearing. A faint pungent smell hovering in the air. Just what was happening inside of the village?

Second chances are something people dream of, yet that wish is a meaningless one. But what would happen if one did get a second chance? Not only that, but one where their possibilities are greater than they could've ever been before? That is what William will have to find out.

One year after the Heroes of the Realm defeated the Last Demon, the world should have known peace. But peace is a fragile thing. Erik Voller never wanted to be a hero. Power was all he sought, strength beyond any mortal—enough to carve his own path, free from kings and Gods alike. Yet when a hunt for forbidden strength leads him to the heart of something far greater, he finds himself standing at the edge of another war.

Izumi Midori an orphanage who is born in the beast world where the rule of jungle apply. she just hope to have her own beast friend and on the eve of her fifth birthday her wish came true she becomes beast master but her journey towards beast master trun into puppet master. how does this happen.... she had no idea where did she go wrong..

Maya prophesied that December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world. On this day, some people were anxious and afraid of not seeing the sun the next day. More people held a playful attitude and celebrated with their loved ones in the early morning night, waiting for dawn to celebrate their safe passage through the end. The next day, the sun rose as usual, and people only thought that God was joking with everyone, working and living as usual. But they were too happy too early. The end has already quietly arrived, but they have been adapted to the harsh environment, unable to see the green mountains turn into yellow soil, and flowers and birds disappear; Unable to see the clear river turning into a foul smelling canal, fish and shrimp are dying; Unable to see grassland turning into desert, land howling According to the Observatory, there was a once-in-a-millennium meteor shower in the early morning of December 21, 2020. Many places can be seen with the naked eye, with young men and women rushing to tell each other, eagerly anticipating this romantic meteor shower. At midnight, the long-awaited miracle finally appeared. The moon, which had been hard to see for a long time, descended like a silver plate, clear and bright, right in front of me But then people were extremely frightened. According to the lunar calendar, this day is the Winter Solstice Festival on the seventh day of the winter lunar month. How could there be a full moon This is a beautiful miracle It's still the beginning of the nightmare

Through time travel, she transformed into an ugly commoner, her noble identity being compromised. After her death and resurrection, she disguised herself as a harmless little flower, carrying a space for refining medicine and secret techniques, and instantly killed all the beautiful men in the world. Let's see the common women turning over, fighting against stepmothers, stepping on legitimate sisters, collecting treasures, practicing sharp weapons, and all kinds of killings coming in one after another, subduing demons and eliminating evil spirits, recruiting a basket of beautiful men, and thriving in the alternate world. Stepping on the green cloud road, one person with a sword laughing in the flower room!

Jane, is a clueless college kid who applied for a mysterious novel revamp project at Montreal State. Somewhere in the book she is trying to rewrite, Duke Lewis Canton is going through one heck of a ride of his lifetime - With his father's death, the disappearance of his half brother and the peace treaty revoked. A battle is about to unwind. Jane hangs on the precipice of insanity. So, when Jane gets murdered... The most unexpected things happen. She wakes up in the body of the obnoxious, mean hybrid bastard Duke. *** >> What to expect? 1. Unique Magic System 2. Shape shifting dragons 3. Funny innuendos 4. A clueless Duke (Main Character) 5. Lots of stabbing 6. A Quest to find the most powerful needle of them all 7. Gender Bender 8. An Incubus With a venedetta (Side Character) 9. An ugly governess who wants to screw nearly everything 10. A beautiful love interest, with a thing for knives 11. There's lemon and spice. But it's not irrelevant unlike some novels. There would be plot. *** >> About the hot, but infamous author. Not really hot. But if you look up 'Shanaya Stephens' on Google you might be really surprised.

He grabbed my throat hard and pinned his gaze on me. I gasped, astounded, feeling as if my neck was impeded by chains. His very dim eyes intimidated me so bad I felt I could die. His chilly breath fanned my face. He was cold, his skin felt grossly cold but I felt more hurt from his grip on my neck. He was choking the life out of me, I couldn't even make a high sound as he had seemingly suppressed my vocal cords with his hold. ~~~ Princess Almira was captured into Sihasin after an enemy kingdom invaded into her home kingdom, Perston. Now a slave, she faced incredible sufferings but yet still became the fifty mistress of his royal highness, King Luther — A king so astute but yet so seemingly ruthless and sadistic. Love bloomed between them however, but with the strong need to escape and take back her father's kingdom which Luther had conquered, will she fight over her heart or let love take its lead? [NOTE: THIS IS A SLOW BURN ROMANCE BOOK (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠) COVER NOT MINE]

Ash Mercier has always been good at understanding people what they want, what they fear, what makes them tick. It’s not magic. Just observation, pattern recognition, a skill sharpened over years of watching the world with cold, detached clarity. He thought he had life figured out. Until one night, something shifts. It starts small. A street that feels too quiet. A flickering light that shouldn’t matter. A strange feeling he can’t shake. Coincidence. Imagination. That’s what he tells himself. But the moments keep piling up. The city around him feels… wrong. The people, the places things he’s known his whole life suddenly feel unfamiliar, like a script he’s no longer following. Ash has spent his life reading people apart, staying in control, always one step ahead. But now, for the first time, he’s starting to wonder has he ever truly been in control at all?

Forced to face how vast and dangerous the universe really is, Desmond decides to seize the opportunity to gain the power he needs to protect what he loves, for his own world is far from safe. Traveling through various worlds, Desmond gathers treasures and powers, gradually discovering the dark secrets that lie behind the false tranquility. If you like this novel, don't forget to comment, donate Power Stones, and write a review. I'm currently working on another novel called "Divine Madness", Take a look around and see if it's to your liking; all support is welcome.

Set in a world where espionage and sorcery intertwine, this story blends the high-stakes tension of a spy thriller with the grand spectacle of fantasy warfare. Political intrigue, covert operations, and hidden agendas shape the fate of kingdoms, while powerful warriors and mercenary cults wield magic and technology in brutal conflicts. Expect a main character started from nowhere with no family or friends with the help of his system leveling up in life going onto dangerous missions and collecting different kinds of magical powers. (this is not a system novel just about killing monsters and leveling up.)

At the prestigious Yamato Arcane Institute, young wizards train to master the powers of the elements. Ryu and his friends discover the secrets of mana cores, facing intense challenges and fearsome creatures. Amid rivalries, friendships and ambitions, they promise to become the strongest, fighting to protect their nations against unknown forces. Follow this epic journey of magic, courage and discovery, where every battle is a lesson and every victory a step towards greatness.

"Prince Theodore you are now exiled from the Empire for molesting your brothers fiance!" "Destroy his mana core!" Theo got accused for a crime he didn't do. All of this was a part of plan by his brother and the nobles to get rid of him. They didn't want a slaves child to become the Emperor. "Was that all necessary ? I have never wanted to become the Emperor. Or there is more to their scheme? Follow Prince Theodore's journey where he makes his own way out with a destroyed mana core to fight the Empire, and uncovers truth about his mother's mysterious death.

You need to believe things that aren't true. How else can they become? As a sixteen year old teen, Boris, had a good life. He had a good family with a strong father, caring mother, and a good role model of a brother, but it all changed when they heard it. The voice. An action adventure story that contains horror elements. The character will go through many hardships and if he survives he will become stronger. There's a system, magic, superpowers, and more. Thank you for reading!

A young orphan boy named Quill driven by the will to live had that dream cut off when he was beaten mercilessly to death, but time and the future had a separate plan for him. In the future the Zoe's were going extinct and they need to gamble their future with a deal with time who brought their heir back in time to a time period that Zoe's don't exist and his soul got merged with Quill's. And he got introduced to the other half of reality a hidden truth that is not exposed, the world of the enlightened. Humans empowered by the enlightened energy of which the source remained unknown but they enjoyed the benefits. The energy had granted them super human abilities and things was going smoothly except for the battles against soul reapers but the balanced was toppled with Quill's introduction to the enlightened world as he was tagged a being that's not meant to exist and to what extent will his presence affect the whole system.

Two powerful beings, one who controls the fiery power of the sun and one who controls the abyssal power of darkness are stuck in the constant cycle of violence, death, forgetting, and reincarnating. After another long life of constant fighting the two die once again and are now forced to go through vastly different challenges with their memories intact and fate out of their hands. Now they have to try to figure how to regain their strength or give in to fate in these different environments they have found themselves in. The question is will they continue their fruitless fight for dominance or will they change their ways and fight for a better future. This is a story with two main characters and two story lines eventually they will converge. It switches every three chapters after the first chapter.