Icy Veins Murky

there are never enough ways to see reality, we all find it’s truths wearing different clothes. it might be in the eye of a dead fish, or the veins of an autumn leaf, or even in the silver lining of rolling clouds. but if you see it, I’m just the right way, under just the right circumstances, you might just learn something about how the universe works, and if you do, you should be wary where you step, or else you might trip upon a way to look past the lies protecting you.

DING! WELCOME TO YOUR SECOND CHANCE: ONE YEAR TO WIN HIS HEART! — Eleanor was just a servant girl until the day she died saving a beggar from an assassin. But instead of meeting her end, she wakes up in a new life with a strange deal: become a duke’s daughter and make Crown Prince Adrian fall in love with her within a year—or lose everything. The twist? Adrian is the beggar she saved, only now he’s cold, bitter, and trusts no one. Winning his heart is harder than she ever imagined, especially with scheming nobles, deadly plots, and her awkward quest attempts causing chaos at every turn. But as her feelings for Adrian grow real, Eleanor realizes this isn’t just about a deal anymore—it’s about risking everything for love. Can she melt the prince’s icy walls before time runs out?

Leia's life seemed picture-perfect-a loving fiancé, a future filled with promise, and dreams she thought were within her grasp. But in one devastating night, everything shatters. Her world spirals out of control when she uncovers her fiancé's darkest secrets, forcing her to flee into the unknown. What Leia doesn't know is that her life has been far from ordinary. For years, she's been watched by powerful forces, her every move quietly orchestrated by an ancient prophecy. When a near-fatal plunge into icy waters pulls her closer to her hidden destiny. But everything comes at a cost-a revelation that binds her fate to a world she never knew existed. Leia is the destined mate of three formidable rulers from an ancient clan. Drawn into their dangerous and seductive world, she finds herself torn between passion and peril, desire and duty. As secrets unravel, Leia must navigate the magnetic pull of three men who claim her as their own. But with betrayal still fresh in her heart, can she open herself to a love that defies everything she's ever known? Or will the weight of her destiny crush the very freedom she craves?

Kael Veyne was never meant to be a survivor. She was born into a noble house of warriors, raised among the powerful, destined for a future she never had the chance to claim. When her family was massacred, she was left for dead—a nameless ghost in a world that erased her. But Kael survived. Buried in the underground city of Ravaryn, she became a fighter, a hunter, a blade in the dark. She wanted nothing more than to forget the past—until a cocky, insufferable outsider shattered her world. Riven Dain is hiding something. Beneath his charm and arrogance lies a man with too many secrets, a man with ties to the same noble house that destroyed Kael’s life. He claims to be nothing more than a traveler, but when warlords start hunting him, Kael knows better. Now, unwillingly bound together by fate and betrayal, Kael and Riven must leave the shadows behind. The world above is waiting. The past refuses to stay buried. And Kael Veyne is done being forgotten. Because the blood in her veins was never meant to be wasted in exile. It was meant to rule.

As soon as his eyes open, he rejoices. Marcus was Reborn in another world, as a King's son. The instant he realized this, Marcus could already taste the wonderful life he would lead as a Prince, a life filled with riches, fun, women, and... Things don't turn out so simple. Born from the "union" of the King and a prisoner, the path to an easy life already seems thorny. Additionally, the prisoner, Marcus' mother in this new world, is no normal prisoner. In her veins flow the blood of Demons, the cause of her arrest, persecution, and planned execution. What kind of future awaits the one who holds both the highly esteemed blood of Royals and the cursed blood of Demons? Kain, the King's brother, is the one from whom the idea of such a union came. To what purpose? To what end? Mixing noble and demon blood... "They've still got you in this cage, little Demon? Lucky me." A Silver-haired Demoness chuckled. "Formidable child… Join me.”

In a resource-depleted Earth of 2175, a bold crew of miners ventures to Neptune in search of salvation. Their mission takes a turn when they discover an ancient artifact beneath Neptune's icy oceans, emitting an eerie energy. As the artifact's influence tests their desires and fears, tensions rise among the crew. Captain Rodriguez, driven by duty, battles Dr. Kane, who's enticed by its scientific potential. Engineer Mei Chen remains skeptical, secretly contacting a resistance group warning of the artifact's dangers. When a rival faction threatens to seize the artifact, the trio unites to protect it. Overcoming inner conflicts, they repel the rival faction, deciding to share the artifact's knowledge responsibly. Their return sparks global collaboration, ushering in a new era of innovation. The story follows their journey of unity, sacrifice, and the responsible pursuit of knowledge, leaving an indelible mark on humanity's future.

A life filled with hardships and betrayals was how Annabel grew up. From a young age, she faced countless challenges that tested her spirit and resilience. Love was a concept that seemed perpetually out of reach for her, as she navigated through the murky waters of betrayal and loneliness. Tragically, she met an untimely end, leaving behind a world that had been her tormentor. But instead of fading into nothingness, she woke up in a reality she knew better than anyone else. This was no ordinary world; it was a realm she had crafted with her own pen, a narrative filled with characters and plots she had meticulously woven together. However, upon awakening, she discovered she was inhabiting a body that shouldn’t exist—a character that was never in her story. Confusion swirled within her as she grappled with her new reality. What choices would she make? How would she navigate this unexpected twist of fate? Annabel found herself at a crossroads, where every decision could alter the course of her life and the lives of the characters she had created.

Casmi's life has never taken a 360° like this. The king took one look at her and that was it......... *I won't let you go* He was her anger, She was his placidity, She became fire, He became her water. My Heart ..... She regreted working in the palace. .................................................................. Excerpt... His golden eyes stared into her midnight blue eyes, his strong veins hands caging her. Stars danced in the sky, the moonlight cast a soft glow on her soft and delicate face. " I love you Senyora" He said nibbling her ear. Shivering from the inside and taking in a sharp breath she replied. " I don't love you" He paused in his movements. And continued nibbling her ear sending all over her body. " You're still mine" " I am not your property" " But you still my love" ..

In a realm where cultivation once defied the heavens, Li Wei, the Heavenly Sovereign, meets a fate worse than death. Stripped of his godlike power during a failed ascension, his soul is hurled into a dystopian future ruled by Elysium Corp—a megacorporation that has replaced divine law with AI dogma. Reborn in a body laced with self-replicating nanobots, Li Wei discovers his ancient qi clashes violently with this world’s cold, mechanical logic. Worse yet, Elysium’s tyrant CEO, Director Veyra, hunts him, believing his soul holds the key to her Ascension Protocol: a plan to digitize humanity’s essence and consume it to fuel her own godhood. Now, Li Wei must choose: reclaim the throne of heaven by destroying this corrupted world, or sacrifice his last shred of immortality to save it. But time is running out. The nanobots in his veins are mutating, Kara’s true identity is unraveling, and the stars themselves whisper a chilling truth—the entity is already here. “In a world where souls are code and dragons are machines, one ancient cultivator will defy both heaven and silicon to ignite a revolution—or become the final spark of humanity’s extinction.”

Dans la magnifique ère interstellaire, l'humanité a finalement développé la technologie de téléportation, mais lorsqu'ils essaient de se téléporter, ils ne sont pas envoyés dans le futur, le passé, ou sur une terre connue des hommes... Cet espace mystérieux est appelé le Sanctuaire de Dieu, où vivent de nombreuses créatures inconnues. Ici, les humains feront le plus grand bond dans leur évolution pour créer l'époque la plus glorieuse de l'histoire. "Scarabée noir à sang sacré tué. Âme de bête du scarabée noir de sang sacré acquise. Mangez la viande du scarabée noir de sang sacré pour obtenir de 0 à 10 points de geno aléatoirement."

Sophia Reed, a sharp and fearless 24-year-old PR strategist, is used to cleaning up messy reputations. But when she’s hired to save billionaire Damien Steele’s image, she realizes this job might be her toughest yet. Damien is cold, guarded, and infuriatingly handsome—a combination that’s as dangerous as it is distracting. As Sophia digs deeper into his world, she discovers a man haunted by secrets, his icy exterior hiding a fire she can’t resist. The more she tries to keep things professional, the harder it gets to ignore the pull between them. But with the media circling and enemies waiting for their chance to strike, every step closer to Damien puts her heart—and her career—on the line.

With a second chance given to her after a pathetic ending to a life she didn’t want, Irene Litharion decides that she will follow in her father’s footsteps and become a knight. Waking up in the body of her eleven year old self, she’s reinvigorated to follow her heart. She has the rare blood of ancient warriors in her veins and promises to not turn her back to it anymore. Prepared for the sacrifices she will have to make to live the life she wants, a new challenge is presented when the only way she can become an apprentice knight is to turn her back on femininity altogether. The years she spent being forced to attend etiquette lessons go out the window and instead, daily sword practice takes place. Her father does all he can to get her into the knighthood, but it’s up to her to show her strength and skill to stay in it. However, it’s different than she expects when the Monster War ravages her homeland, she learns the sting of loss, and secrets of her own blood present themselves the more she leans into the thrill of battle.

Born into the illustrious House of Everdawn, the most powerful noble bloodline in Astrava, Ren Everdawn had everything—wealth, power, and the promise of greatness. With the legendary Nexus core running through his veins, the world awaited his awakening, expecting nothing less than a Celestial or even an Omniforge Aethermark. But when his moment finally arrived, the impossible happened. He awakened with a mere dormant-grade Aethermark. Mocked by his family, rejected by the nobility, and cast aside as a failure, Ren's perfect life crumbled overnight. Yet, unbeknownst to everyone, he harbored a secret that no one could fathom: the power to evolve Aethermarks.

They called me an abomination. A wolf in sheep's clothing.... A witch gone mad.... But the truth was far more complicated. I was both, and something more. My blood, a potent mixture of witch and werewolf, surged through my veins, a power that terrified and enticed them all. Now, caught between two factions will never let each other have peace, I must choose: succumb to being hunted by both Witches and werewolves, or fight for a future where witches and werewolves can coexist because that's the only way I can get what I want; which is to have a world where anyone else like me don't have to always look over their shoulders. I must achieve that goal, even if it means sacrificing everything, including myself.

[Warning! The MC here is the literal incarnation of evil and madness throughout the story.] Valtar Titanblood formerly known as Ethan Martin on Earth was struck by an unimaginable tragedy and took his own life at the end, his whole life filled with misery and incompetence of his own doing. Then he transmigrates to a world of infinite proportions and power that defies logic, this new world which is filled with Dragons, Titans, Ouroboros, and countless more bloodline creatures and mythical beings, also powerful humans who are known as Mystic roams here as well. Valtar in this new world has the Karma System and the bloodline of an unknown titan running through his veins, with these powers in hand he who was supposed to become the symbol of justice and equality decided to become the paragon of madness and evil. He who had the tools to become the Judge of Truth and the figure of Respect chose to become the arbiter of chaos and the embodiment of fear.

Sixteen year-old Dylan Mercer was dying until he stole a cure from NovaGen, the biotech giant that established in Claiborne county and promised the society to offer medical miracle. But their “miracle” came with a catch: tons of deadly side effects from an ancient, otherworldly source. Now, Dylan’s veins hum with a primeval code that isn’t human. His hands crackle with energy that could level cities. And NovaGen wants their property back. As hunters close in and the alien code rewrites his mind, Dylan must choose: surrender the weapon festering inside him… or let it burn. But some forces aren’t meant to be controlled and this one hungers to raze the world that created it. A dying boy’s theft becomes a celestial storm. Can he outrun his cure—or is he the disaster?

DING!! [You killed a Level 3 Mutant Zombie for the first time!] ----- DING!! [You have crossed the limit of humanity! Entering the mutation stage!] ----- DING!! [Congratulations, user! You are now a being beyond human beings!] ----- Being a good person cost him his life. When death sent him back, he vowed to take revenge and finish the job. Behind the icy cold that grips the world and the red light that fills the sky day and night, he must defy the zombie apocalypse. A safe house, unlimited food and drink, every conceivable weapon and a system to help him... But he has only two things on his mind: Survival and revenge.

Kaoru Kagami, known to his fans as the mysterious Erebus Kyrielight, is one of the manga world's rising stars, crafting epic tales of heroism and despair under the veil of anonymity. But behind his pen name lies a chuunibyo artist who spends more time summoning his "Abyssal Flame Technique" than meeting deadlines. Aya Takahashi, a cold and emotionless manga editor tasked with refining Kaoru's work. Her sharp critiques and no-nonsense attitude clash hilariously with Kaoru's overly dramatic and eccentric personality. Yet beneath her icy exterior lies a secret soft spot for the stories she helps cultivate. As the duo navigate the chaotic world of manga creation complete with tight deadlines, fan expectations, and Kaoru's constant anime-inspired antics they begin to realize that the most compelling stories aren't always found in panels and ink. Sometimes, they're written in the moments shared between an artist and the person who believes in their vision, even when it's hard to say out loud.

What happens when your fated mate is an entity of death? You might find that you love them through many lifetimes. Or never meet them at all. Come enjoy this story of love and war as Sirius a vampire with the blood of Loki and a beast in his veins and Saoirse his wife, a werewolf continue their journey after their death as reincarnated beings. Culminating ultimately with Ragnarok this is a tale of origins of gods and untold stories of realms not just Asgard but from the perspective of creatures of death. Should Odin really be king and is hell really a bad place?

Foxfire: "As the sun dips below the horizon, a spark ignites within me. My heart beats faster, my senses come alive, and I am transformed. The forest is my domain, and I am its fierce protector. With every step, I feel the rush of foxfire coursing through my veins. I am wild, I am free, and I am unstoppable." Full Moon: "The night air is electric with anticipation. I can feel it building inside me, a primal urge to surrender to the moon's silvery glow. As the full moon rises high in the sky, I am drawn to its power. My senses are heightened, my emotions are raw, and I am transformed. I am a creature of the night, driven by instinct and passion. The full moon is my awakening, and I am unstoppable."

In a world ruled by ancient bloodlines and divine entities, the once-mighty Void Dragon Clan lies in ruins, its legacy buried in ash and blood. From the shadows of their downfall emerges Damon, a warrior forged in chaos and tempered by destruction. Unbeknownst to many, Damon is the reincarnation of an undefeated god from a forgotten era, a being whose very essence once commanded the heavens and sowed fear across the realms. Stripped of his divine throne and thrust into a mortal shell, he is haunted by the echoes of his past glory—and the insatiable power that craves to return to its true owner. Branded by the mark of the Void and hunted for the godly power coursing through his veins, Damon embarks on a ruthless quest to reclaim what was once his. He is no hero; he is the embodiment of fear, a force of domination who seeks to bend the world to his will. As ancient gods stir and rival clans vie for dominance, Damon’s path is one of bloodshed, betrayal, and unrelenting ambition. But the power he seeks is a double-edged sword: it could restore him to his rightful place as a god—or consume the very world he seeks to rule. Will Damon ascend as the ultimate tyrant, or will the world crumble beneath the weight of his insatiable hunger for power?

In the fractured world of Luminora, where the arcane hums through the veins of steel and whispers linger in forgotten corners, a girl with golden locks treads lightly, her smile a fragile mask for a truth that could shatter everything. She clings to dreams too vivid to be mere memories and to a longing for something lost—something never spoken. She glances from afar to see a boy with hair as dark as the void walks unnoticed, his silence a riddle to the world around him. Their lives entwine, not by choice but by the pull of unseen strings, as shadows stretch across the light, and every step seems guided by forces neither can name. In a realm where hope glimmers faintly between cracks of despair, their journey unfolds—a delicate balance of joy and sorrow, of wonder and fear, as they seek to unravel the secrets binding them to the shifting edges of a world that defies understanding. What they find may reshape more than their fates, for some truths are too vast to stay buried, and some destinies too great to remain untold.

[Author's Note: Trust me you will love it] -----New chapter everyday around 6AM PST----- Adventures of a reincarnated Old Man who died saving a kid who was about to get hit by a Truck. Reborn as the son of Duke DragonHeart, AshBorn being a unique individual with Dragonblood and elf blood in his veins he spends his childhood training with dragons and spirits of the world tree goes out into the world to adventure and climb the tower, traveling to different planets,learning the secrets of the universe as he fights an evil unknown enemy, in a perfect way of course

Promised revenge by the Duke through a political marriage, Ivelle was betrayed. She died on her wedding day, only to be granted a second chance by the dragons she once feared. Now, with dragon blood coursing through her veins and the truth of her royal lineage revealed, Ivelle finds herself in a deadly game of power set by the king who never acknowledged her as his own. Determined to get back against the people who destroyed her life, she makes an unusual alliance with a wizard. However, a new threat arises as her opponents get closer. The previously self-centered Duke starts to develop feelings for her, and the devoted wizard becomes desperate to gain her affection. Caught between two men who would do anything for her love, she can’t afford to let emotions get in the way. Because the path to destruction may cost her more than she bargained for.

Gail Blanco is a 17 and a half year old boy who hates being an omega.He trains his human form in hopes of becoming a strong Omega who is not easily bullied and hopes to one day leave his pack and family who treat him like a domestic slave because of his status as an omega. He is fuelled by determination, is calculating and hates to be touched by strangers. Within his veins flows a secret that even he is unaware of, until his eighteenth birthday where all is revealed. Arian Maw is a soon to be Alpha. He is cheeky and viewed as the joker in the pack. He has a serious stone face and a psychopath side that makes his pack members fear him, but in most days he is loved by all . For most wolves , finding a mate is a special happening and experience since your mate is tied to you for life in both body, mind and soul. The moon Goddess is kinda never wrong? ... What happens when Blanco meets Maw ? .. Well read on to find out !!...

Student Iori Nakamura is transported to the magical continent of Alduria, where he discovers that he has been chosen by the ancient dragons to be the hero who will save the world. Reborn as Eldarion, he receives a body blessed by the dragons and must learn to master his new powers. In a world divided between dense forests, volcanic mountains, icy lands, and regions full of adventures, Eldarion trains tirelessly to face the abyssal creatures that threaten Alduria. Guided by the wise dragons and motivated by determination and joy in his new life, he embarks on an epic journey of courage and self-discovery. "Legacy of the Dragons" is a story of growth, heroism, and the discovery of true power within oneself.

The ruins loomed before Thalina like jagged teeth,their eerie glow pulsating faintly against the endless dark.She should not have come here,not to the abyss,not to the place her people feared.Yet something about the ruins called her,a whisper in the depth that she could not ignore..Her hand hovered over the glyphs etched into stone.The water seemed heavier,colder,as if the ocean itself was watching.The glow flared, a blinding pulse that spread like veins of molten light across the ruins.The water vibrated with a low,guttural hum,shaking the very ground beneath her.Thalina gasped,pulling her hand away,but it was too late

It all began with the fantasies of a woman—dreams that the God she prayed for, loved. The First Queen of the Noa Empire, the woman, had her desires granted by the very being she devoted herself to. But what she believed would be her greatest joy quickly turned into a nightmarish curse. Were her dreams nightmares from the start, or was their twisted fate the result of the very God—or Devil—she had worshipped? Centuries later, Vicente Magnolia arrives in the Noa Empire, a place where reality and dreams secretly coexists. There, he encounters the self-proclaimed Umbra, a figure who rescues those cursed by the Nightmare. Alongside the eccentric Charles Vein, they ventured towards a place field with humanity's nightmares.

Ryuji was born with a mark—a cursed brand tied to the demons that terrorize the land. Feared by his village and shunned as a monster, he struggles to suppress the dark power coursing through his veins. When the Akuma attack his home, he has no choice but to unleash the very force he’s been taught to fear. Branded as a threat, Ryuji sets out on a journey to master his curse before it consumes him. Along the way, he encounters warriors, exorcists, and those who seek to either use him or destroy him. But as the line between man and demon blurs, Ryuji begins to question: is he fighting against the darkness—or becoming a part of it? With ancient secrets unraveling and war on the horizon, Ryuji must make a choice—control the beast within or let it control him. A tale of martial arts, demons, and an outcast’s battle for redemption begins!

Once a celebrated knight of unshakable honor, Aric Thane’s life was forever altered when he faced the unrelenting villain known as Kael Morvak and suffered a humiliating defeat. Shattered and stripped of his glory, Aric disappeared from the annals of legend—until now. Driven by a spark of redemption and the fiery blue power that courses through his veins, Aric returns to face Kael, the monstrous overlord who sits atop a throne of his own making, ruling a realm plunged into chaos. As their fates collide in an epic clash, the world teeters on the edge of destruction. But the battle is just the beginning. "Legend of the Fallen" unfolds the story of Aric’s journey through despair, redemption, and the unraveling of secrets that tie him and Kael together in ways neither of them could have foreseen. With the stakes higher than ever, Aric must confront not only his nemesis but also the shadows within himself to reclaim his honor—and perhaps save a world destined to burn. Epic in scale and heart-pounding in its intensity, "Legend of the Fallen" is a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope in the face of insurmountable darkness.