Public Bulge

Natovis, better known as the Layered City, has seen better days. The upper layers are still intact and still governed by the authorities, but they are nothing compared to what they used to be. No one knows what goes on past the 8th floor down from the top. It is estimated that there could be thousands of floors. Things are so far declined that much of history and science is forgotten. People turn instead to speculation, legend, and outright guessing to explain the world and universe. Most do not even know how the city got there. There is a series of mysterious and unexplained disappearances, none of which have any evidence, except for one. The insolvency to fixing this problem shines light onto the civilizations decline. The public, led by some extraordinary individuals take action to both solve the mystery, turn things around, and figure out why the city declined in the first place.

A fast-paced story of assassination picking off his adversaries and leaders one by one. How he attained a fearful reputation, worry not, because we’re cutting to the core of the issue with an insight into the real assassin's code. What’s more, a hallmark of the killings was made public as possible so as to sow maximum fear, overwhelmingly ending in the assassin’s death. He turned himself into a calculating machine, an extremely terrifying assassin that would give nightmares to the enemies and feared by the underworld including the SAS, CIA, and M16 Government. Of course, this was no trivial task requiring both skill and training. The greatest benefit of becoming a skilled fighter was mentored by two elderly couples who were not in this world that has unimaginable power of life forces. A true story with fantasy. Let’s rock on….

Romance between a talented actress and an international film star: After film star Lai Thanh Long made his romance public, he posted two photos with his girlfriend on his microblog. One is many years ago, when the film star had just made his debut, he held a little girl's hand and smiled at each other on the lawn; and the other is a long time later, when a mature and handsome man embraced a young and beautiful woman and danced in the hall of clothes and sideburns. Ten years of time passed swiftly, Yixi never thought that the star that was out of reach at the beginning, eventually crossed the sea and landed in the palm of her hand.

Harper Wilson, a beautiful YouTuber, attractive woman, and very skilled writer, leads a seemingly uncomplicated life on the road with her campervan, documenting her travels and thrilling her loyal subscribers. But unknown to her followers, Harper have a secret that only a select few are privy to—she is married to Rachel Lee, the beautiful, stunning, with amazing smile, and very famous K-pop idol. Behind the glitz and glamour of Rachel's public persona lies a deeply personal and private life that she guards fiercely. Amidst the glimmering world of fame, Rachel and Harper have discovered a haven where they have nurtured a secret bond shielded from the intrusive gaze of the public. They carefully manage through the complexities of their different worlds, where the vibrant of celebrity clashes with the peacefulness of a nomadic life. However, Harper and Rachel face a devastating decision as the unforeseen danger of discovery approaches. Will they dare to expose the truth, potentially putting Rachel's career and their precious relationship at stake? Or will they continue to live in the shadows, protecting their fragile yet profound connection?

Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." A familiar story a different route. The first part of the story will be similar with some newly added scenes as well as different choices. Note: Reading this or Adopted Soldier first will not ruin the experience.

“Is Mr. Angelis there?” a hurried voice asked. The man introduced himself as Dereck. “No, Matt isn’t home. He’s in Brisbane until tomorrow,” Colette replied, her tone flat and resigned. She was ready to end the call and retreat back to the comfort of her bed when Dereck’s response froze her in place. He laughed. “Oh, is that what he told you?” A cold drop of fear slithered down her spine. “What is that supposed to mean?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, a mixture of fear and anger lacing her words. There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Colette could almost hear the gears turning in Dereck’s mind as he realized his slip. “What?” She stammered, before abruptly cutting the call. Matheo would attend the gala with Iris, and they would be the perfect couple, the power duo that everyone admired. Meanwhile, Colette would be here, in this cold, empty house, a prisoner of her own despair. The realization was suffocating, the betrayal too deep to bear. Her heart ached with a pain so intense it felt physical, a crushing weight that left her gasping for breath. She sat down on the edge of the bed, her body trembling with a mixture of rage and sorrow. Tears streamed down her face, but she made no move to wipe them away. What was the point? The man she had loved with all her heart, the man she had trusted implicitly, had chosen another over her. He had lied to her, betrayed her, and now he was flaunting that betrayal in the most public way possible. But this was new! Now, he had started lying to her. So, that he could attend the gala with Iris without his "stupid, unreasonable" wife demanding to be taken to a public place with him? He wouldn’t want that burden on him now, would he? No, Iris would look much better in his arms, cool and sophisticated, with her intellectual talks to charm his potential investors. She knew the ins and outs of his business and it wouldn’t be the first time he had taken her to such events. The thought made Colette’s stomach churn. But tonight, something snapped inside her. The dead flower of her heart, long withered from neglect and betrayal, turned to a crisp. She had been humiliated, shamed, hidden away in secret, and lied to. Matheo had been afraid she would embarrass him? Now she would show him what true embarrassment felt like. Maybe her marriage was over. Maybe her husband had only ever wanted her for one thing: sex. If that was the case, then tonight, she would be the epitome of sex. She would get ready to seduce him in public, and the whole world would see the actual of their marriage before she left him forever. If he wanted her as the whore, he will get the whore.

In Japan of 1992, just after the economic bubble burst, society's public safety began to deteriorate. Xu Tianze finds himself transmigrated into the body of a detective named Aoyama Hidenobu, and the moment he opens his eyes, he discovers himself bound up tightly... Entering the new century, a prestigious magazine proclaimed that although Japan has lost a decade since the 90s, they gained a legendary figure like Aoyama Hidenobu. Regarding this, some Japanese nationals expressed: 'Damn it! We'd rather lose another 100 years than have this traitor to our country!' This book is also known as 'This Tokyo is Somewhat Hot.' PS: The protagonist is a rascal, acting with contempt, decisive in killing and fighting, purely for the thrill, not for the faint-hearted.

This world is not only as the public knows it; there is an underworld that ordinary people don't encounter. Government agents handle troubles in the shadows, while corporate assassins privately deal with issues. Assassins, mercenaries, arms dealers, and spies exist, along with a dark web that ties this world together, and tycoons who attempt to control everything with money. Gao Yi entered the underworld, unbeatable in close combat, carving out his own domain. But there are guns in this world. Beyond seven steps (close combats), guns are faster. Within seven steps, guns are both accurate and quick. Only within three steps does Gao Yi's punch become faster. Unable to beat them, he chose to join them, aiming to rule them all. To rule everything, become the king of killers in the eyes of mercenaries, the king of spies in the eyes of assassins, the king of killers in the eyes of spies, and the king of intelligence in the eyes of arms dealers. Until he is crowned king by the entire underworld, Gao Yi is the ultimate firepower.

After years of intense development and a thrilling beta phase, Ashen World Online has finally opened its doors to the public—instantly capturing global attention. At the center of the excitement is Blake, once the proud and formidable leader of the Cerberus guild—until his relentless ambition led to a crushing defeat in the beta’s grand finale. Now, as the official release dawns, he returns with two legendary powers: Spiritual Blacksmith and Limitless Enchanter. Bestowed with the power to forge entire armies, fortresses, and legendary gear, Blake can forge far more than just his own fate. But the question remains: has he truly changed, or will the lure of ultimate creation pull him back into the same ruthless path?

[Hiddenidentity, Femalelead, Loveaftermarriage] She originally planned to take her sister's place and marry a 60-year-old man, but accidentally married him, who was the richest man as he had also made a mistake. She thought they would soon divorce, but he chose to temporarily maintain the marriage. The public disliked her because of her ordinary background and believed that she was not worthy of him. However, her multiple identities were gradually exposed: academician at the National Research Institute, a brilliant doctor, the racing god, national representative of Go, and gold medalist in figure skating. And when the world found out that their marriage was only contracted for one year, she garnered numerous suitors. "Get out! We will never divorce! Never and ever!" he declared.

Everyone thought she was just a country girl with nothing but good looks. It was only when a national medical master begged to apprentice at her feet did the world realize the country girl mastered the ancient medical arts. When an eSports tycoon blocked her doorway for seven days and nights, the world learned she was not only skilled in medicine but also an eSports grandmaster. As one alter ego after another fell, dazzling the public's eyes, what shocked them even more was that someone had her in his arms. Public: She is our leader, let go of her. Qiao Si: Shut up, she's mine.

The Woven of destiny crumble. Connections are broken. The imaginary becomes real. After the impact, the world stopped making sense. Supernatural things began to happen every day, the fauna became violent, and the flora is no longer defenseless. Cities were lost, others simply ceased to exist, leaving only empty spaces. The public safety team loses members every day dealing with these abnormalities. Jun was not the most normal of people, but he thought he would live the rest of his life without many major changes, but everything changed when he came across a strange coin. At first she thought it was a simple piece of metal, but then she would discover that the coin was anything but normal. Which changed his existence forever.

Jordan Jude is a successful billionaire CEO. He has power, money, and a good reputation. But Jordan has one secret, a secret he kept hidden from everyone: he's gay. However, his life falls apart when news of his romantic relationships with men becomes public. His company’s stock falls, investors leave, and the media attacks him. Jordan sees his business begin to fail. To save his company and image, his father suggests a bold idea: Jordan should hire a fake bride. A fake marriage with a woman can help quiet the critics and rebuild his public image. Jordan dislikes this plan, but he feels he has no choice.

One day YAMINO got killed by his own uncle for a ritual. but unknowingly he got reincarnated as a ghost. . he didn't remember much, but he open his eyes in a 16 year old teen boy. who lived with his cousin brother. both of them was orphans. . he suddenly got inside a exam trail. it was something that recently became known to public. that's when he remember this world. it was a novel world, that he read in his previous life. . you awakened "BGM & SPECIAL EFFECTS.'

Ye Chen travels through the world of martial arts and high martial arts. The ferocious beasts are rampant and thousands of races are everywhere. At the beginning, you received a mysterious prompt [Confessed to the goddess Bai Ruobing and was rejected by her in public. Reward: Disaster Level Sword Immortal Heritage] "Isn't it just being rejected in person? It's not a big problem." I thought that apart from being handsome, he had no talent, strength, or family background, so rejection was inevitable. Under the spotlight, Ye Chen was ready to die. But who would have thought that the school beauty pursed her red lips, nodded gently, and with the word "good", Ye Chen's brain immediately shut down... [The mission failed, but the hidden mission was completed and the abyss level sword domain was unlocked]

Except; "...there is nothing we can do. The punishment for his crime is obvious," Brenda stated, looking at where Louise was standing, with a handcuff around his hand. Sonya's expression was blank with no emotions on her face. She didn't want to look at Louise, because it would only make it hard for her. "Death or life imprisonment." Brenda shifted her gaze to her sister. She could see the pain she was trying to hide. Sonya's fists were clenched by her side, and tears had already piled at the rims of her eyes. Brenda poked her cheek with her tongue, and looked at Sonya's bulging stomach. Her eyes hardened and flashed with a ruthless glint. "You should leave the country. This is his karma, and he must face it," she said to have Sonya look at her. 'Giving up... is also an option. I'm tired...' Sonya thought. Sonya is a renowned doctor in the field of psychology and psychiatry, who is driven by her obsession to protect her family and their inheritance. Her life takes a sudden twist when she meets and decides to help a little girl, the daughter of a rich business tycoon, Louise Cole. However, the man turns out to be her ex-boyfriend and past lover in college who had abandoned and forgotten about her. Louise doesn't remember her at first, but when he does, he tries to make amends and pursues Sonya. However, his past haunts him and his mental condition deteriorates. Lying deep in his family is a shattering secret of an incident that happened 11 years ago. When Louise's mistress and two mysterious enemies arise against the couple, the secrets are exposed, creating a rift between them. Will Sonya stay by his side as she promised? Or will she choose to give up on him?

Survival. It was the one thing that all humanity strived to achieve. After a randomly occurring event unknown to the general public caused a young nobody by the name of Alsvid to be teleported to another world. He has to strive to survive in this new world with danger around every corner.

___Lost Notes___ In this age of superheroes, the public safety is at the hands of these all so powerful figures. Located in the metropolis of Condor is the worlds strongest hero, UltraMan. In his decade long carrier, he has destroyed multiple conspiracies started by the city's old elite, single handedly apprehended the mafias that encroached upon the weak and feeble and even stopped several alien invasions and infiltrations. It is safe to assume that such a man would have many enemies, but with skin that cannot be pierced by any earthly means and strength that puts the legends of old to shame, how can such a creature ever be defeated? If UltraMan wanted to, he could have conquered earth at any time. So why did he not? No one quite knows. '' In any regards, he is seen as the balancing force of the world. So what happens if he is removed from the picture? What if I removed him? How will the world live? How will "I" live? ....

Emily is a bold and beautiful woman who is thrust into the chaotic world of public scrutiny when her relationship with playboy artist Ryan becomes the talk of the town. After a scandalous revelation of her past, Emily flees to Florida, where fate leads her to Nicholas Blanco, a grieving billionaire who unknowingly becomes her father and unwavering support. While Emily rebuilds her life, Ryan is lost without her, only to find himself in a toxic relationship with a manipulative model. Years later, a business collaboration forces Emily and Ryan to face their unresolved feelings, but old wounds and jealousies threaten their second chance at love. As Emily and Ryan navigate the dangers of their past, Emily must confront the heartbreaking loss of her father and the perilous schemes of Ryan’s jealous baby mama. Will Emily take Ryan back? will she overcome the danger that lurks around her love with Ryan?

Years ago, in front of the public eye, a live broadcast worldwide shakes every city and every corner of the world "Brothers from all nations, we have kept our existence hidden for a long time and only reveal ourselves to the public today to announce our dissolution, the organization we kept on this world as deities, is definitively dissolved". Now years later, after wars and terrorism everywhere worldwide, the users of supernatural abilities have on them the eyes of the world, without the organization who kept their existence and powers under control the world has changed, placing those users on the center of attention. ----- Follow Mike Blood's journey, a supernatural ability user (or PhySEC user) of low utility and low potential, son of an unknown father and normal mother, he discovers that the normal life of his family wasn't as normal as he thought when his supposed deceased grandfather reveal a secret through a letter he leaves for Mike in an inheritance. --- Switching platform for this book. Royal Road. See you there if you want to keep reading this book. Same pen name, so no way to miss it.

Julian Reaper is a normal highschool student...... or is he? Julian at a young age got kidnapped by a Mercenaries who killed his dad while camping in a forest, he then got trained by those mercenaries who kidnapped him for 2 years along with the other kids they kidnapped but, those mercenaries who kidnapped him got attacked by another mercenaries. Julian thought that it's an opportunity given by god for him to escape this hell but, he then got kidnapped again by those mercenaries who attacked the previous one he's in, the new mercenaries treat him as family, family he believe he's not gonna experience again. but after 13 years of being dead in the public or so they thought, Julian's family learned that he is not dead yet so they took him again and leave a happy with him...... is that really what happened? well let's find out after he found a certain guy and became friends with him to start their new adventure!

Kaidaira is rejected by her husband because she's barren. She runs from the pack that disgraced and humiliated her. She goes back to her own pack hoping her loving parents would welcome her back but all she meets are parents who have turned cold and a pack who regard her as bed warmers, the pack public whore to be! After almost encountering an assault, Kaidaira decided to take up her brother's offer to enter in the yearly gala for a second rate mate. Reluctantly she goes but sneaks out because it reeked of desperation and she was in heat. There she meets Delta Kinnley, A Prince who was in love with his own step sister, thus they strike a deal of the century. A contract marriage. Kaidaira has one demand - prove the world wrong by getting pregnant! cover is not mine. credit goes to the rightful owner

Zed Ashgrey, Lotus La Rue, and Khalil Lobachevsky are inseparable a trio born into wealth, privilege, and influence. But their perfect world takes a bruising when a group of teens from a local public school exploits their drunken vulnerability, prying into their lives, and secrets. Humiliated and burning with pride, the trio devises a plan to assert their dominance: they'll showcase their extravagant lifestyle, dragging the teens into a world of luxury few could dream of. The plan works at first. The awe-struck less fortunate teens marvel at the sprawling mansion, the expensive collections, and the untouchable lives of the elite trio.  Laughter and smug satisfaction fill the air but beneath the surface cracks in their perception of wealth begin to form. But what begins as a game of superiority takes an unexpected turn when the trio accepts an invitation to a humble fiesta. The Crew is a gripping exploration of privilege, humility, and the realization that true wealth transcends the tangible. Wanna meet them?

Over five hundred years after the revival of magic, the whole Continent of Ouropur is experiencing a golden era. Rapid technological progress, industrial development, and rapid population growth are only a few things that are taking place at the moment. Alliances are being forged, both secret and public, pacts made, unions formed. The human kingdoms experienced relative peace over the last few centuries, with only minor conflicts occurring from time to time. While future seems bright, nothing is ever certain. Whether peace remains or another small conflict escalates into something greater and more destructive remains to be seen.

Have you ever thought about how your life would turn out at the age of 18? Well before I could even say that I was an adult to even say I was going to conquer it. The world had seemed to already be determined of what mine and the rest of humanity would be when the first Leviathans was made public to our world.

Cesar, a 16-year-old boy, lives in a rather precarious situation in a small country house. As a child, he lived with his grandfather, who told him strange stories before never coming home. His goal is to reach the Vèiger, a legendary place where the world's greatest mysteries and history are hidden, to fulfill his grandfather's will. During his journey, he will be helped by some characters who will join him, all with the same goal. However, the nations that govern that world are doing everything they can to prevent information about the Vèiger from being released to the public, becoming ruthless against anyone who tries to oppose their ideals.

Mirabela Marseille Moreno is the only daughter of the Senate President. She was raised to excel in everything she did, groomed to be an elegant young lady, and expected to be perfect in the public's eyes. But just like every firstborn in the family, she has to carry more pressure than her siblings, forcing her to keep her emotions hidden. However, when she accidentally stole something from Ignacio Samael Vizzini, the intimidating owner of Vizzini Airlines, who wanted her to pay in exchange for what he had lost, she knew that a huge flame would eventually swallow her alive. And just like his second name suggests, he'll surely be the devil who'll tempt her into biting the sacred forbidden fruit.

Everyone has a specialty, a specialty power. You could do alot with it, from killing to saving. Especially when, hidden away from the public, strange, unexplainable events are happening inside the kingdom you reside in. The academy teaching you to use your abilities. Otherwise know as the academy of life and death. sorry for fast moving chapters at the start. I was excited to advance the story.

-[Highly Mature Content]- Lu Feng has been expelled from the heavenly realm, a consequence of the sins he committed: Sin 01: Daily malevolent smashing with the king's daughter Sin 02: Nourishing the queen's vagina Sin 03: Establishing a sect of sex for himself and his harems for solely malevolent pleasures Sin 04: Increasing the size of his cucumber with dark magic "Eh? How the hell do you mistake pleasure for sins?" Lu Feng yelled, veins bulging from his face. However, he was still executed. "Fools... I didn't believe the dark magic spell of soul transfer would work... hehehe." Interrupting his bewilderment was a knock on the door. The hotel room service entered, surprising Lu Feng with such an ass. Five minutes later... "Ma... ma... Master Lu... Lu Feng... Spare me!" Would he once again catch the eyes of Goddesses begging for his manliness, and climb to an unreachable pinnacle with secret admirers begging for one night... having millions of babies and his own bloodlines? spoiler Alert!: He Will...! "Call me Master Lu Feng!" --------- (Note: This story contains no yuri or netorari.... Extra tags include Wincest, Smut, Netori, Twins, MILFS, Priestesses, Nuns, Demonesses, Monstergirls, Dragons, Revenge, Conquest, Oyakodon, Dual Cultivation, Ero Leveling, Large Harem, Ahegao, Slut-Training, Goddesses Pay Mc for Sex, and many more cultured tags.)

Kane falls into insanity from craving purpose in his life. He becomes a violent schizophrenic and loses everything, but he can't decipher whether what happens is reality or not. He has no one and lives on the streets until his violent tendencies affect the public. He gets sentenced to life in prison and the decision to whether he gets transferred to a psych ward is interrupted by the apocalypse. A zombie virus spreads through the globe quickly and the remaining humans alive get desperate. Morals and ethics become non-existent, and high security prisons become testing labs for the remaining scientists looking to test their antidotes. It wasn't easy to find rats anymore, so human scum was the next best thing. Soon the prison gets raided by zombies, but not before Kane gets injected with the one and only dose of the antidote. But he comes to find that it isn't just an antidote.