Chastise Cage

Millions of years ago, Jiang Tian stood at the peak of all existence, revered as the Tenth Heaven Dao Sovereign. Just one step away from True Immortality, he was unmatched, his name echoing across countless realms. Yet, at the pinnacle of his power, he was betrayed. His most trusted disciple, the woman he loved, and his closest allies conspired against him, sealing him within the Eternal Time Cage, erasing his existence from history. They believed he would be forgotten, that time itself would consume him. But they were wrong. Jiang Tian did not perish. He endured. He transcended. Now, after millions of years, he has returned—reborn in the body of a young man from a lower world. His cultivation may be gone, but his will remains absolute. The heavens will tremble. The stars will fall. And those who once betrayed him… will beg for death. This time, there will be no mercy.

Prince Arthur Aethersworn of Tashran knows his place: powerless, caged by tradition, and haunted by his lack of magic in a family brimming with it. Under his father’s impassive yet critical eye, he’s forced into training for a throne he can never claim without true power. Just as he’s about to resign to a bleak fate, a mysterious figure with ties to forbidden magic offers Arthur a choice: break free and seek the fabled Dragon's Eyes, or remain bound by royal duty. On this quest, he risks everything: his loyalties, family ties, and deepest beliefs. As he uncovers hidden powers, he faces powerful forces determined to prevent him from changing his destiny. Embark on Arthur's journey, an adventure where casting aside one’s humanity becomes a path, not a barrier to untold power.

She was a mighty dragon. The problem is, she WAS a mighty dragon! “Ouch! Where am I? Huh? Is this… a cocoon?” No. Wait. Why would she be in a fucking cocoon?! Nimue anxiously thought while struggling against the silken cage. “How, how did I end up on one... huh?!” Panic surged through her as she examined herself. She was no longer a majestic dragon, the embodiment of poison and flame. She was a... bee? How could this be? A measly, tiny bee with wings that fluttered in desperation to escape its prison. Her memories flickered like sparks in the dark, but the truth was clear. She had been transmigrated, and her current situation was a dreadful one at that. How will a once mighty being survive from the bottom of the food chain filled with fierce beasts that suddenly turns to beautiful men? "Wait what?!" --- WSA2025 Entry  #beasts #transmigration #beautyandbeasts

Blurb: The Billionaire Husband No Woman Wanted Power. Control. Wealth. Elliot Sloane has spent his life mastering all three—ruthlessly expanding his empire, crushing competitors, and keeping his heart locked away. Love is a liability, and marriage? A cage he swore he’d never step into. But when his late grandfather’s will delivers an impossible ultimatum—marry within six months or lose everything—Elliot finds himself playing a game he never wanted to join. No woman wants to marry the cold, calculating billionaire who sees love as nothing more than a business deal. The tabloids call him "The Husband No Woman Wanted," a man too rich, too ruthless, and too untouchable to be loved. His enemies laugh, his family waits for his downfall, and the clock is ticking. But Elliot doesn’t lose. His plan is simple: find a wife, secure the inheritance, and walk away unscathed. No emotions. No complications. Just another transaction. Then he meets her. She’s not looking for love. She has secrets. A past. A reason to say yes. The perfect deal—until desire ignites, past wounds reopen, and enemies move in the shadows. Elliot is about to learn that some contracts don’t come with escape clauses. And the woman he never wanted? She might be the one thing he can’t afford to lose. A high-stakes billionaire romance filled with power plays, deception, and undeniable passion. Perfect for fans of intense chemistry, ruthless billionaires, and thrilling twists.

Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.

Sovereign Zhen, once the greatest ruler of the Holy Firmament, has spent eons fighting, sacrificing, and seeking divinity, only to discover that the path he walked was a lie. When he shatters the boundaries of his world, he learns the horrifying truth: the Holy Firmament was never meant for ascension. It was a prison, a cage designed to keep immortal beings chained.

When a high-powered divorce attorney, Moira Astor marries her childhood savior, a handsome tech billionaire, the world expects her to live a modern fairytale, believing Moira would wake up everyday surrounded with flowers and kisses and care. But in reality, she is an unwanted wife whose bed remained untouched since their wedding night. Her husband—once her closest confidant—has become a stranger who treats her like an unwanted trophy. Desperate to salvage her marriage, Moira exhausts herself trying to win her husband's affection, only to receive an outrageous proposition from him: "You are free to cheat on me, dear wife." Moira is thrown into confusion and disbelief. While still trying to find means to win his heart, she discovers a bestselling web novel, "Tale of an Unwanted Wife," that mirrors her life with uncanny precision—including secrets she has never shared. When the novel predicts a client's tragic death, Moira is convinced that it is about her life and tracks down its mysterious author, Xavier Grey, a troubled writer whose words literally shape reality during blackout episodes he can't control. What starts as a confrontation with Xavier becomes a race of fate as Moira discovers that the writer has written a death scene for her in his unpublished chapters. As they work together to prevent that, Moira finds herself getting undeniably attracted to the mysterious writer. Meanwhile, what she doesn't know is that Xavier isn't the person he seems to be. He is more than a writer-- he is an unawakened vampire whose future is chaotic and Moira is entangled in it. When she finally finds out, what will Moira choose? Is she going to remain in her safe, gilded cage or risk everything to fight for a love that is likely to ruin everything she has built and even end her life?

In the land of Thebes, Prince Azech-I is a ruler blessed by Anubis, a king whose power is whispered in hushed tones. But when the Pharaoh Cairo-IV's most lethal assassin, Nofri-it, is sent to end his life, fate spins a web of love and betrayal. What was meant to be a death sentence turns into a forbidden romance, as the two men fall deeply in love. But just as quickly as their bond blooms, Nofri-it vanishes without a trace, leaving Azech-I to search the world for his lost lioness. Years later, the truth shatters Azech-I's heart—Nofri-it was never a lover, but a tool sent to kill him. Betrayed and furious, Azech-I discovers that Nofri-it has been imprisoned by Pharaoh Cairo, kept in the dungeons of Memphis for failing his mission. The ruler of Thebes will stop at nothing to reclaim what is his. With vengeance in his heart, Azech-I plans to torment Nofri-it, declaring war on Cairo’s kingdom to retrieve his lover and make him suffer as he once did. When Azech-I drags a fragile, broken Nofri-it back to Thebes, the true torment begins. A man once filled with pride now plans to make Nofri-it his captive once more, keeping him caged and humiliated for the sins of his past. The battle for power, love, and revenge will tear through Egypt—nothing is sacred when the Pharaoh’s wrath is unleashed. "I loved you. You were my lioness. Now, you're nothing but a broken thing." "And yet, you will keep me, won't you? Like a pet, a prize."

Magic has existed since the dawn of humanity, intertwined with the development and technological advancements throughout the ages. Over the centuries, different cultures around the world have established their own laws, regulations, and social behaviors regarding the supernatural. In Asia, a network of artificial islands known as the "Golden Cages" was created to contain magicians and individuals with supernatural abilities deemed dangerous to society. It is on one of these islands that our story begins, following Hajime Kamijou, a 17-year-old boy who stumbles upon the power of the "Grimoire of the Fallen"—an artifact of unfathomable and immeasurable strength. This newfound power becomes a beacon for Hajime, guiding him on a treacherous journey steeped in revenge, personal growth, and the struggle for survival in a ruthless and unforgiving world. As Hajime navigates the complexities of his abilities and the dark forces that pursue him, he must confront not only the external threats that await him but also the shadows lurking within his own heart. His quest will challenge his ideals, reshape his destiny, and reveal the true nature of magic in a world where power can both uplift and destroy.

Hananoi Tojiko is a figure shrouded in controversy, a human being who has long wished he had never been born. From his earliest memories, he saw himself as a miserable creature, cursed by existence itself. At the age of eight, he attempted to end his life—a desperate act that not only failed but also set his life spiraling into chaos. His mother’s hatred for him grew venomous, and the violent fights between his parents became the backdrop of his shattered childhood. When the news of his suicide attempt spread like a plague through the neighborhood, the shame and scrutiny became unbearable, forcing him to flee Japan, a broken boy exiled from his own home. Years later, Hananoi returns to Japan, a shadow of his former self, yet bearing the title of a recommended student at Noriko High School—a prestigious institution reserved for the elite. The school is a gilded cage, filled with the children of powerful families, prodigies, and those destined for greatness. But beneath its polished surface lies a world of cutthroat ambition, hidden cruelty, and unspoken rules. Hananoi, with his fractured psyche and the scars of his past, is an outsider in this world of privilege. His return is not a homecoming; it is a collision. His nemesis, a figure from his past, lurks in the shadows, waiting to reignite their bitter rivalry. And within Hananoi’s mind, the demons of his childhood still linger, whispering doubts and feeding his darkest impulses. Will he find a way to confront the darkness that has followed him since childhood, or will it consume him entirely? In a world where power and influence reign supreme, Hananoi’s tormented mind may be his greatest weapon—or the chain that drags him into the abyss.

Felix was reincarnated as Lindarion Sunblade, a prince of Eldorath, destined for greatness—or so they say. In a world where magic, swordsmanship, and archery reign supreme, power is everything, and the strong shape history. But strength isn’t given, it’s earned. With a System awakening within him, one that pushes his limits with deadly quests sometimes, helps him with skills, and helps with forging weapons into legendary artifacts, he refuses to be just another noble in a gilded cage. Trials await, enemies lurk in the shadows, and even among his own kind, power breeds conflict. But he will rise. Not just as a prince—but as a ruler, a warrior, and a legend over the entire world.

Betrayed. Abducted. Bound by Vengeance. Angel thought turning twenty would mean freedom—escaping the gilded cage her father built around her. But on the night of her birthday, she lost everything. Taken by Leoric, the man who had spent years plotting his revenge, she was meant to be nothing more than a pawn—a sacrifice to break her father’s pride. But fate had other plans. A mysterious vortex pulls them into a deadly new world—a land ruled by darkness, where power belongs to the strong and escape is impossible. The only way back? A tribute to the supreme ruler: a virgin bride. With danger closing in and an unbreakable bond forming between captor and captive, Angel and Leoric must face an impossible choice. In a world where innocence is currency and survival demands sacrifice, will revenge still be enough? Or will they become each other’s salvation?

Two centuries after the Great War, peace between humans and werewolves was finally achieved, or so everyone believes. Werewolves reign like gods, and humans remain blissfully unaware of their true place in the new world order. To maintain this fragile balance, each year, a handful of "lucky" humans are selected from various districts to attend Lunaris Academy, a prestigious institution that promises glory, status, and a chance to mingle with the elite. Those chosen are hailed as the lucky few, destined to marry powerful alphas and rise as luna. This year, Violet Purple is among the chosen, much to everyone's surprise. For an orphaned girl adopted by a disgraced prostitute, this is a golden ticket to a better life or so she's told. But Lunaris Academy isn’t the paradise it’s painted to be. Everything Violet and her fellow humans have been taught is a lie. Humans are far from equal; they're pawns in a much larger game. The academy is nothing but a gilded cage, and the students are lambs led to slaughter, playthings for the alphas to toy with in their ruthless games. To make matters worse, Violet catches the attention of the most dangerous players in this game, the Terror Four: the Alpha of the North, Alpha of the South, Alpha of the East, and Alpha of the West. Each one is more dangerous, more twisted, and more powerful than the last. But even among themselves, the alphas are divided, each with their own deadly ambitions. Yet, they all have their eyes on her. They expect Violet to play along, to fall in line like the others who worship at their feet, to break under their games. But Violet isn’t like the others. She refuses to bow. She’ll defy them all.

He was born a stain in the werewolf code, a phantom in human society. He learned the rules of survival in the rust-stench of junkyards. When three women reached into the abyss to save him: One with ink-stained hands, offering a dagger of salvation; One with a serpent’s silver bracelet, gripping a bloodied scepter; The last with ballerina gauze, hiding a poison-dipped rose. He paid in scars to understand: The cages woven from gold by humans, the thrones forged from bloodlines by wolves—they were all the same prison. When the crimson moon rises, the new king must choose: Let three loves become claws to tear the world apart, Or shatter his pride to forge a path never seen— A third road between species.

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape. There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss. A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage. But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her. Discord: https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va Author Notes: This is my third book, going to take what I learned from before to improve. This book will be focusing on plot, action, depths of character bonds and overall a darker tone/take on this cruel fantasy world I've cooked up for this book! If you give this book a try, I hope you enjoy! A very different experience and tone to Nanomancer Reborn.

A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne. Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows. Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye. Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair? One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.

[DING! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining SSS-Rank Dark Dimensional Reality Talent] [Attribute: Darkness] Freed from nuclear war terrors, all humans now have to face the new reality of their fate. Humans are given a power that allows them to have different talents according to their abilities and luck, including obtaining the power of past heroes. Aaron Lewis, an 18-year-old young man, must bear the devastating reality that his mother was killed by an unknown group. The turmoil of uncontrollable rage in his heart makes his talent affected. [WARNING!] [System detected Darkness attribute energy increase] [Initiates talent rank evolution] [Adjusting talents with attributes ] [Evolution Completed] Just as Aaron opened his eyes, he saw he was floating in a void dimension with thousands of caged ancestral souls waiting to be freed or summoned. They are the souls of heroes from all over the world. [Main Talent: Dark Dimensional Reality] [Rank: SSS-Rank] With his flexibility to explore dimensions beyond ordinary human sight, Aaron gathered thousands of ancestral souls and turned them into his army. To his surprise, Aaron found a way to free his mother's soul and bring her back to life, which was to become a Great Ruler. “There is no other choice. I will become a Ruler.” *** Support by gifting power stone, golden ticket, and gift. Update 3chap/day Daily Update!

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Jo has spent her life surviving on the streets, invisible among the hungry and desperate. She is a shadow in the city, quick fingers and quicker feet keeping her alive in a world that does not care whether she lives or dies. But one mistake—one stolen purse, one misplaced step—changes everything. Dragged before the Emperor’s mother, Jo expects punishment, perhaps even execution. Instead, she is taken to the Red Keep, not as a prisoner in chains, but as something far more valuable. The empire is built on fire and blood, and the Mother has plans for Jo—plans that involve silken chambers instead of cells, gowns instead of rags, and a fate far worse than death. Because in the empire, power is passed through bloodlines, and an heir born with the right lineage is worth more than gold. Now, Jo must navigate a court where she is both pawn and prisoner, where her body is no longer her own, and where love is just another tool of control. With enemies at every turn and a future she never chose looming ahead, Jo must decide—will she submit to the cage built around her, or will she become something more dangerous than they ever imagined? Because even birds in golden cages can learn how to bite.

Soren was young, breathtaking, and praised for his beauty everywhere he went. But behind closed doors, his life was a gilded cage. To his family, he wasn't just beautiful, he was a rare gem they had acquired, a rare gem that they could sell for a fortune. His home was a prison. And when he was sold to be bred by the cold warhead Kieran Dain, he felt whatever light he had left in him dull. Content Warning: This story contains the following themes that may not be suitable for all readers: -Omegaverse dynamics (including heats, ruts, pheromones, and hierarchical roles: Alpha, Beta, Omega) -Explicit BL (Boys’ Love) romance -Power imbalances & dominance themes -Violence Reader discretion is advised.

Kimberley Laurent has spent her life under her father’s oppressive rule, never expecting that her freedom would be completely stolen when she is forced into an arranged marriage with Alexander Silver, a man feared across the city. She is nothing more than a pawn in a business deal, trapped in a gilded cage. Alexander, cold and unyielding, views their marriage as nothing more than a contract When betrayal, manipulation, and a hidden enemy threaten to tear them apart, Kimberley must decide: will she run from the monster she was forced to marry, or will she stay and fight for the man hidden beneath the ice?

Katon, a billionaire's son, traded his gilded cage for the open road, seeking life's rawest experiences. A daredevil at heart, he carved a path of adventure, forging friendships and igniting fleeting romances across the globe. But when a fiercely independent woman unearths his deepest secrets, Katon faces an unexpected battle – one of the heart. Can he conquer his inner demons and win the woman who dared to challenge him?

When powerless, unfavoured Princess Soleia was arranged to marry the newly titled Duke Orion Elsher, she assumed they would find love eventually. Who knew that her father would send off her husband mere hours later to fight a war? Soleia was left alone to deal with an impoverished fief, a crumbling estate, and spiteful, vindictive relatives of the Duke who all wished to see her gone. She couldn’t leave― there was nowhere else to go. Soleia desperately wanted her husband to return so he could offer her a helping hand. However, when he did, he returned with Elowyn, a woman he claimed was his true love. A woman hellbent on taking her place as the rightful Duchess, no matter what she had to do to get Soleia out of the way. Mistreated, misunderstood, and miserable, Soleia was eventually thrown out of the estate she helped build. Fortunately, when one door closes, another one opens. Unknown to Soleia, a man more powerful than her husband had been watching her, waiting for the right time to snatch her into his gilded cage. Duke Elsher had been foolish to let go― but the crown prince of Raxuvia wouldn’t make the same mistake. *** [Excerpt] After two long years, Soleia's husband had finally returned home. But he was not alone. “Your Grace,” Soleia said, trying her best to maintain a calm tone, “welcome home. How were your travels?” The man remained silent as he stared at her. “Oh,” the woman that Soleia's husband had brought back said. “I was just wondering where the servants were. No one has come to greet you since your return. Could you please help us bring―” Orion tugged the woman back, protectively holding her in his embrace. His eyebrows furrowed as he glared at Soleia, his sudden action causing the woman to look confused at him. “Orion?” she asked, her hands on his chest to steady herself. “What’s the matter?” “That’s not a servant." In one swift motion, he threw the sword out at Soleia, only to be stopped by a flash of scarlet and the coppery scent of blood. *** Prequel to Stolen by the Rebel King.

Lin Bai transmigrated to another world! It was a parallel world where the game and reality coexisted. Dungeons of the abysses appeared and countless monsters were rampant. In order to survive, all human beings needed to change their classes and practice superpowers in the academy. Some people became magicians, and others became paladins. Lin Bai became a beastmaster and obtained two divine talents. [Bloodline Awakening] After activating the bloodline in the pet beast, it evolved directly to its final form! "You contracted a lizard, and it successfully evolved into a Frost Dragon!" "You contracted a bat, and it successfully evolved into a Blood Duke!" "You contracted a flying bird, and it successfully evolved into the Nine Heavenly Divine Phoenix!" "You contracted a cherub, and it successfully evolved into a Twelve-winged Blazing Angel!" ... [Bloodline Extraction] Randomly copy one bloodline characteristic of the pet beasts. Frost Dragon: Destructive Element, Dragon God's Wrath, Cold Ice Spit. Blood Duke: Blood Lash, Cage of Blood, Dependency Transformation. ... On the transformation platform: Please choose to summon your initial pet beast. Lin Bai: I'll choose the little lizard. Crowd: You call this a small lizard? This is a Frost Dragon! And when the enemy thought the Beastmasters themselves were weak. "His pet beast is already invincible! He himself is even stronger than the pet beast!"

"How I talk to my employees is not and shouldn't be your business." He started taking slow steps towards me while I kept moving back till my back touched the wall. There's no escape anymore. He pressed his palms on the wall, caging me in. I inhaled his intoxicating scent not wanting to meet his eyes. He slowly leaned in as I could feel his musky breath in my ear. "You defy me so much that I want to hurt you." With that he disappeared. The only evidence that showed he was here was just the sound of the closing 'Love? A mere word or feeling that makes us do weird and dumb things. I didn't want to love him. I didn't want to want him. I didn't want anything to do with him but the heart wants what it wants. He was my worst nightmare and at the same time my solace. He was my enemy and at the same time my friend. I hated him the most but at the same time I loved him the most!' ______________ Ivory Addams, a young waitress, is thrust into a dangerous world when she's kidnapped by a Mafia king who believes she holds the key to saving his son's life. As she navigates her new reality, she's faced with an impossible choice - marry a Mafia Prince or risk losing everything she holds dear. As she uncovers dark secrets and fights for her independence, she becomes entangled in a deadly game of power, love, and survival. Can she navigate this treacherous world and protect herself from becoming a pawn in their dangerous games?

This man had a thing for creating "arty corpses. " Gait of a soldier, calmness of a saint yet temperament of a depraved, he should have been caged. Even the strongest of the alloys would have degraded on his mere sinister glance, carving a path for him to walk free. Yet here he was-- a wandering predator in the light of the day. He soon qualified for bondage by special means. A system created to conscript the prodigies of wickedness, took notice of him. No matter how unwilling, he was under those watchful eyes. But the truth was, he was still above their rules, untamed and unbroken. He began hunting those within the system itself. He became something greater- a favoured entity, a popular character among many. A gap was then created even among those in the system, forging a competitive spirit. But should they dare to risk it all, no matter how fascinating he seemed? None survived to provide feedback on their experience yet the boss let it slide-- for now. This man was indeed special, the boss personally checked him and speculated that there must be a rolling key. Patience might be the only thing that saves you, dear reader......because once you step into his world, escape is no longer an option. * WARNING: GORE content, SLOW BURN ROMANCE. (BL) The story is unpredictable and contains vague instances especially in the initial chapters which might take few chapters to establish the connections. This is my first novel. Apologies.*

Ninety-Nine Thousand Memories is a brutal odyssey of LitRPG and Dark Fantasy. Asteron has died more times than he can count. More than 500 lives of agony, trapped in an endless cycle. But when a mysterious blood-red door drags him into an abyss of fractured memories, he discovers ninety-nine thousand forgotten memories that flood his mind with a torrent of violence, ancestral magic, erased wars, and skills forged in pain. Now, the knowledge of fallen empires burns in his veins, but the Ascendants, divine architects of his torment, want him back in their cage. His time is bleeding out, and every second lost brings him closer to oblivion. His only bet: an impossible hotel, where time is the currency and guests trade their remaining years for refuge. Here, in this place between worlds, Asteron weaves a web of allies and enemies as he fights to maintain his sanity on the brink of collapse. Visceral combats and an antihero at the limit of his resistance. Can a man with 99,000 pasts defeat a future that condemns him… or will his last life be the one that destroys him? Do you dare to enter the hotel?

In the crumbling city of Libiya, where the wealthy feast in their gilded mansions and the poor scrape by in the shadows, a terrifying virus is spreading—one that twists its victims into monstrous creatures driven by an insatiable hunger for human hearts. Lenz, a silver-haired orphan with a knack for survival, knows the city is no longer safe. Alongside his fiercely loyal friends, he must find a way to escape before the virus claims them too. But fleeing Libiya is no simple task. The city is a cage, guarded by the powerful and plagued by ruthless gangs who will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on the desperate. As the virus spreads and the streets fill with monsters, Lenz and his friends must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, violence, and hidden truths. Their journey will take them beyond the city’s walls, into a world they’ve never known. But as they search for safety, they begin to wonder: in a land ravaged by greed and monsters, is there anywhere left that’s truly safe? As they fight to survive, Lenz and his friends must confront the harsh reality that safety may come at a price they’re not willing to pay.

Lucas, a brilliant yet self-absorbed young man, has always considered himself the superior force. His latest challenge? To prove his intellect and manipulate the people around him — including Ember, a quietly defiant soul caught between admiration and resentment for him. With emotions tightly bound by complicated feelings and a shared past, will they break free from the cage they've created for each other, or will they remain trapped in a dangerous game of almost — almost love, almost understanding, almost freedom? (Lucas Crawford was inspired by the character of the same name by Hana )

The search for one's purpose in life is something that for many is not easy. A[???] is a 15-year-old boy who has been tormented by misfortunes all his life. And one day when life itself had turned its back on him, he decides to give in to impulses that would lead him to commit a tragedy. That's when a mysterious voice echoes in his head and his body begins to move against his will, taking him to the outskirts of the city. Not knowing how to get back, he stumbles upon an ancient Shinto temple. Having gone through that door, he enters a cage isolated from the outside world known as Gensokyo, a fantasy land where his life would be in danger if he is found by the mythological beings that inhabit the place. In addition, the boy, having come into contact with the voice, partially loses his memories of his past life in the outside world. The mysterious voice reveals itself to be a powerful deity that is able to control the gaps, and the reason it took his body and brought him here was so that he could help the goddess escape from a seal that was imposed on her centuries ago during a war. The boy and the goddess team up with other inhabitants to free her and help him recover his memories.

[Mature Content] [18+ Only] [Hidden Relationship] -------------- "Do you like what you see?" I asked provocatively, feeling his gaze travel down my bare skin. Christian knelt on the bed, leaning over me. I noticed how his eyes darkened with a deep desire. "Yes, Leslie, I like it very much," he replied in a whisper, placing his lips on mine. His kiss sent a wave of fire through my body, making me crave his touch even more. -------------- Twenty-year-old Leslie Moresi is the second daughter of the prestigious Moresi family. While her life may seem glamorous from the outside, the reality is that she is a bird locked in a gilded cage. Controlled and unable to make any of her own decisions, she begins to feel all of the color fade from her life. One day, she attends an important business dinner with her family, where she meets the elusive Christian Vittoria, the most eligible man in the country -- turning her life upside down. So what if he is about to become her brother-in-law? #noharem #hiddenrelationship #smut