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He had once been the strongest in his world, unmatched in authority and power. No one dared to challenge him—until the one he loved betrayed him, ending his life. Reborn into a strange new world similar to his own, Maxwell was disgusted by his weakness. Determined to reclaim the strength he once had. Accompanied by his monster companion, Gladiolus, and guided by Sidgroth—one of the strongest men in this new universe. Maxwell continues his path to reclaim his former power. With Gladiolus by his side and Sidgroth pushing him to his limits, this world as ruthless as the one that betrayed him. (This novel happens alongside my other novel, Welcoming the Chaos, in other words both of the novels happen at the same time)

tells the story of a 19 year old man who works in a minimarket who feels that his life feels very gray. finding himself in an unexpected situation suddenly. forcing him to think more seriously about things he had neglected several times. slowly he realized that the world he knew was not what he had always thought. it all started with him finally finding his little sister who had committed suicide in her own room. After that everything became even more absurd, making him realize that the gray life he had been living until now was not as bad as he had felt all this time.

In the world of the heavens, there are an elite few in history who transcend the word "genius." They rise through the ranks of cultivation with unparalleled speed, perform feats that defy common sense on a regular basis, and generally educate all who cross their path on just what it means for the difference between two cultivators to be as the difference between heaven and earth. This…is NOT their story. Xu Zuhui has never been considered a genius, or particularly talented, though no one would call him a failure either—no small feat in the cutthroat world of VRMMOs, the dominant form of entertainment on a dying Earth. Indeed, he is one of the lucky few to escape the terrible, ruined real world by uploading to a persistent virtual world based on the world of Cultivation. But though his new body and new life comes with substantial perks, he will soon discover there are substantial risks as well. He’s far from the only strong talent in this new world, and few such people are happy to welcome more into their ranks. In what was supposed to be a virtual world, Xu Zuhui will soon find that the stakes he’s fighting for are very real…and he’ll have to become very strong indeed to survive the events the real hero of this world will inevitably drag him into. Updates daily at 8 AM EST!

Han Ye crossed into the world of a fantasy cultivation epoch, transmigrating into a tenant farmer in Langlang Village. Believing he was doomed to live his life in toil and hardship, he accidentally awakened a destiny called "Accumulated Attributes Released at Once". "Accumulated Attributes Released at Once": Not unlike how constant dripping wears away a stone, or how hard frost forms at three feet not overnight, it allows one to accumulate the attributes of others. Remaining quiet until the moment you choose to release it, one can then shock everyone with their power. In Langlang Village, he worked alongside farmers, and secretly listened to lectures in private schools. "Strength of an Ox +1" "Slightly Versed in Literature and Ink +1" In the Sect's Grand Competition, disciples compete and are selected through observation. "Fire Spiritual Root +1" "Sword Heart Clarity +1" With such assistance, hope ignited within Han Ye. He steadily developed, diligently accumulated attributes and improved his strength to allow himself to transform, growing stronger in silence. That year, the gears of fate began to turn. No one expected that the tranquil world of immortal cultivators, which had remained peaceful for ten thousand years, would begin to descend into chaos! As the Heavens collapsed, the great powers emerged; immortals descended, sparking a war between the righteous and the demonic. No one could have imagined that a humble tenant farmer from those years past could rise to become Han the Respected One, feared by the world.

In the vast universe, the birth and death of a galaxy is nothing more than a flash of mottled light. Looking up at the starry sky, there is always a sense of sadness that the ending is predetermined. Where will you and I be thousands of years later? The country, the fire of civilization, and the earth are nothing more than a speck of dust in the deep space. The starry sky is a moment, and the human world is a thousand years. The chirping of insects is only autumn, and you and I are fighting for it. What is at the end of the deep space?

[Prequel to Checkmate, scheduled to come out late 2025] City Z has a reputation of being the center of ability users in all of Asia, as well as being the homebase of many organisations. Amongst those is Roses; a rising organisation founded by a small group of friends and led by a girl with a seemingly easy going personality. Kang Seojun who had recently turned 20 came face to face with a problem he had been avoiding until the same issue was raised by his younger brother, and that is what is their future going to be? Seeing his friends having their lives planned out, he realised apart from doing whatever his parents wanted, he had never made a decision of his own. In the midst of his dilemma, the leader of Roses approached him with an opportunity to work for them for 3 months, a trial period. The question is, what will this 3 months do for him? Will he find a reason to stay permanently? Will he return to university? And will he, be able to see a future carved out by himself?

I wrote these sonnets, poems, and quotes; in the darkest hours of my life and I hope some of you could relate. I write with all the love and joy I have for writing, just because I don't publish anything doesn't I still don't write behind closed doors.

[WSA 2025] The King of the Harem was the most powerful character in the game Call of Waifu, enjoying glory, honor, and wealth. But one day, someone appeared, introducing himself as the "Player," and dragged him into his plans to save the world. He eventually died, losing his 300 wives and 700 concubines. Upon his death, facing the great enemy threatening the world, he awakened a system: "You are recognized as the new Player." However, he didn’t get the chance to use this new power. The King of the Harem was reincarnated 1,000 years later and discovered that his wives were also living their lives, scattered across the world. Save the world? I don’t care. I’ll take back everything I lost, including my wives.

Mediocre + fermented honey and water = pick your peak!

Side story's expanding the world of the novel Elohim's wrath.

Emily, a young girl, is trapped in a toxic home environment with her father and stepmother, who constantly belittle and abuse her. Her life is a constant struggle to maintain her sanity and sense of self. Emily's father remarried after her mother's supposed death, but Emily's never accepted her stepmother. As Emily navigates her treacherous home life, she begins to uncover secrets about her mother's past and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Her desire for revenge against her father and stepmother grows, but she's also desperate to find the truth about her mother.

Islette Verralyn,seorang gadis yatim piatu yang tinggal di Osorior,memiliki satu ketertarikan unik,pedang.Iya pedang,perpedang.Islette belajar diam diam,dibantu oleh Paman Feto,salah satu guru asrama Osorior. Lalu pada suatu sore Islette memutuskan untuk memecahkan sebuah pertanyaan yang terus berada di benaknya.Bersama Killian,sahabatnya.Mereka pergi ke hutan,mendatangi sesuatu yang telah mereka selidiki selama beberapa minggu kemarin,dengan membawa pedang yang Paman Feto pinjamkan-secara diam diam.Tanpa sepengetahuan mereka,pedang itulah yang akan mengubah hidup mereka.

Kanbaru Akito is living a normal life. But, due to an unexpected incident that caused him to be summoned by a Goddess, he now lives as Zero Hashura, an Adventurer in a new world... Well, as a side character, that is.

Childhood sweethearts, Arnold Blake and Sophia Carter, had an unspoken bond that was disrupted by time and life’s circumstances. Now, years later, Arnold is a successful CEO with a playboy reputation, while Sophia is married to Liam and raising a son on her own. The twist? Arnold’s son, Junior, is the spitting image of him, and when the truth comes out, Junior takes charge, determined to reunite his parents and make Arnold face his responsibilities. As Arnold tries to balance his empire with fatherhood, he’s caught in a whirlwind of emotions, realizing the depth of his feelings for Sophia. Meanwhile, Sophia grapples with her loyalty to her husband and her enduring love for Arnold. With a possessive CEO, a wise-beyond-his-years son, and a scheming woman after Arnold, the road to reconciliation won’t be easy. With faceslapping moments, misunderstandings, and a dash of sweet romance, Arnold must prove he’s ready to leave his past behind and fight for the future he deserves with Sophia and their son.

In the vast expanse of a realm divided, two illustrious kingdoms, Cheongug and Jiog, found themselves entangled in a web of misunderstandings. What began as a mere miscommunication gradually festered into a bitter feud, igniting the fires of conflict that would engulf the lands in a devastating war. Yet, unbeknownst to the warring factions, there lay a mystery so profound, its unravelling held the key to their salvation. Within the fabric of this unfolding tale, stories of great import had been meticulously woven, their threads entwined with the destinies of both kingdoms. Like ancient manuscripts concealed in the recesses of time, these tales held wisdom, guidance, and the power to shape the future. Meanwhile, even the divine forces themselves, the Gods who presided over the realms, were not immune to the allure of secrets. For amidst the chaos and turmoil, they too had veiled something of extraordinary significance, a celestial secret yearning to be discovered. As the wheels of war began to turn, both kingdoms grappled with the weight of their misconceptions, each side believing their cause to be just. But little did they realize that buried within their shared history and intertwined fates were the clues to unravel the enigma that held them captive. In the shadowy depths of this conflict, where swords clashed and soldiers cried out in anguish, the key to resolution lay concealed, waiting for intrepid souls to embark on a quest for truth. For it was through the unearthing of these hidden tales, the deciphering of the ancient texts, and the unmasking of the divine secret that a glimmer of hope would arise—a chance to heal the wounds of misunderstanding and bring forth a future where unity and harmony would prevail. As the war drums reverberated across the kingdoms, and the Gods watched from their celestial thrones, the stage was set for a grand tapestry of discovery, where the destinies of nations, the power of stories, and the enigmatic designs of the divine would converge in a cataclysmic clash of revelation and redemption.

In 2024, Chen Xiao is thrown into a parallel world where, in 1924, gates opened, unleashing monsters. With a newfound pick-up system, Chen Xiao aims to rise from society's bottom to become the strongest Awakener. Preferring solo confrontations, he's not above using others to get ahead.

Kelsey is killed on the eve of her send forth, investigations are made and people realize there is more to her that meets the eye who would want Kelsey dead and why?

Zhao Feng was reborn in the Qin State. When he reached the age, he was drafted into the army and assigned to the logistics army, responsible for cleaning up the battlefield and carrying corpses. But for Zhao Feng, it was paradise. Touch the body and pick up Attribute. Kill the enemy and the attributes collected will be doubled. Relying on the attributes he picked up, Zhao Feng became stronger and stronger. He could break city gates with one punch, shatter mountains with one punch, and even became immortal depending on the lifespan he picked up.

My hands clenched tightly to the hem of my dress, palms filled with sweat and heart racing as my feet subconsciously took a step back from the man before me. Before I knew it, my back hit the rough, hard wall. Realizing that I had nowhere to run, I voiced my fear, my voice trembling, “Who—who are you? What do you want from me?” “Me?” He paused, then continued. “Lucifer,” his voice echoed through the dark woods, a smirk forming on his lips. I gulped, aware of the mess I had gotten myself into. How dare I have slept with my kind's mortal enemy? A storm of emotions flooded through me: fear and hatred all at once. I could visibly see life flashing before me before I passed out. *** Nyx Evernight never had a perfect life. Even though she was a member of a loyal witch family, she was still abused and criticized by her family members because of her inability to learn magic. On the night of her two-hundredth birthday, her life took a drastic turn when she was drugged and ended up having a one-night stand with the witches' mortal enemy, Lucifer. Yes! The devil himself, the king of hell, deception, and all dark creatures.

All she wanted was a man to pinch out that inner side of her, Bonita, knowing fully well she wasn't just the boring 19-year-old covered in long choir robes on Sundays, the long denim skirts she had to put on to school. Life was the usual morning chores, school, and church, not until her twentieth birthday when she met Fredrick, a basketballer who lived down her street.

For over three years, Riku Haruto has poured his heart out to Akari Hayase, a girl who hides her true feelings behind a veil of cold indifference. Despite her constant rejections, Riku refuses to give up, believing deep down that Akari feels the same. However, after one final and particularly harsh rejection, something changes in Riku. He decides to move on, to let go of the love that has defined him for so long. What Riku doesn’t realize is that Akari has always loved him, but her fear of vulnerability and past emotional scars have held her back. Now, as Riku begins to rediscover himself and explore new possibilities, Akari must confront her own feelings and decide if it’s too late to mend what she’s broken.

She died She died due to some freaking moron decided to stomp his foot on his car accelerator causing his car to collide to her car, killing her before the bystander call for help. But it was not the end for her. She woke up occupying someone body with the same name. Realized that she was reincarnated as one of the side character in the famous novel titled "Unconditional Love" She decided to live her life the way she wanted instead of involving herself in the flow of the novel. but not everything always go according to her plans, especially when one of the main character doesn't want her to be just a side character. ==================== STATUS: SLOW UPDATE it's a cliche story. Author: ashyfeiya Editor: teena Book cover: insomiaticluna

In a world invaded by portals to other worlds, some humans obtained a power called System, which allowed them to level up and become stronger. Now a new career existed: the Adventurer, one who ventures into these portals to complete quests given by the System. An Italian boy, Samuele Rua, received this power and now had to become an Adventurer and venture inside the portals, leveling up and becoming stronger. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I apologise from the beginning for the bad writing, bad grammar and all the bad things in this book. This is my first attempt at writing an... original... story. Yeah... Anyway! If you have some time to spare, please give this book a chance and comment with what you like and dislike about it. Any constructive criticism is appreciated. If you find this book disgusting, well... I don't blame you xD. if you have come this far and still have the guts to read this story, good luck to all your brave hearts! P.S. Cover image not mine!!!

Life dealt him a K.O when he was told never again would he wield the bow due to a severe shoulder injury. Lost in those moments of hopelessness, life gave him a second chance in the world of Arthdal, a book he took a liking to. Arthdal is a world rich in racial diversity, cultural differences, and especially the involvement of supernatural beings. Now reincarnated as Aldrich Aldaman, the younger brother of the book's main villain, thought to have died during the massacre of the Aldaman clan. Paul, now Aldrich Aldaman intends to take advantage of the moment and live life to the fullest. ___ Oh and for Bonus chapter activation? 50 PowerStone= 1 bonus chapter 100 PowerStone= 2 bonus chapters.