Jillian Graves

Arentia—an ancient continent that flourished in glory for countless ages, where power and prosperity were the pillars of its rule. It was upheld by noble families that played a crucial role in its stability. Among them, House Vermouth stood out, bearing the emblem of a colossal dead oak tree—a symbol of resilience and determination. During the Great Coup in the capital, the Vermouths did not hesitate to defend their legacy with all their might. As for Ethan, the youngest scion of House Vermouth, he enrolled in the prestigious Azoria Academy, where both nobles and commoners studied the arts of magic and swordsmanship. However, he soon faced a grave challenge—he was unlike the other students. He suffered from the Bad Blood Dye curse, an ancient affliction that caused deformities when using mana and magic, making him a constant target for bullying from his peers, who looked down on him with disdain. Yet, Ethan, heir to wood and fire, would not accept defeat. His spirit was unbreakable, and his will was forged from steel. He would not surrender until he proved his resilience to the entire world. Upcoming Arcs: "The Crimson Moon Ritual of the Bad Blood Dye Boys" "Return Home: Ethan Faces the Great Catastrophe in Azoria" "The Unexpected Betrayal: Was Henry Vermouth Merely a Puppet in a Mind Game?" "Declaration of War: House Vermouth vs. House Dragaswyn, and Their Alliance with House Gastrain in a Greedy Pact" This is only the beginning—more epic events are on the way, with continuous updates revealing the fate of the continent and its heroes.

The young Xiao Yi bore a mysterious seal within him, yet due to his father and siblings' injustice, he was sent to the remote Nanhuang and became a son-in-law to the Fang Family. On his wedding day, the seal inside Xiao Yi was unlocked, and from then on, he controlled the Eternal Celestial Tomb! Many of the strongest beings from all the heavens and worlds were buried within the Celestial Tomb, and Xiao Yi, who now commanded the tomb, began his life's journey of gaining strength through grave-robbing! "You think you're a martial arts genius? Let me dig up a Martial God's grave and we'll see!" "You consider yourself an alchemy expert? I'll dig up a Medicine Saint's grave and then we'll talk!" "You're the son of a divine emperor? I've got plenty of divine emperor graves here!" "You're the number one scoundrel in the world? ... You win, I'm out!"

In his past life, Xander Graves was a ruthless billionaire, a financial genius who built an empire from nothing. Cold, calculating, and ambitious, he was feared and respected in the world of high finance. But in a cruel twist of fate, he was assassinated—betrayed by those closest to him. Now, he wakes up in a new life… as a goblin. A race considered the weakest, mere cannon fodder in a world of knights, mages, and monstrous beings. But unlike the others, Xander remembers his past life—and he refuses to be weak. With his superior intelligence, modern knowledge, and a mysterious system, he will rise. From the filth of the goblin caves, he will unite the hordes, evolve into something greater, and build a kingdom that will rival gods and demons alike. But this world is far larger than he expected. Beyond the forests and kingdoms of men lie vast realms, cosmic planes, and divine territories. Demon Lords, Archangels, and Primordial Beings rule over the great cosmos. And he? He will climb the ladder of power, one conquest at a time, until he stands at the top of all existence Genres: Kingdom Building | Reincarnation | Weak to Strong | Overpowered MC | Magic & Technology | Harem | War & Strategy

The world no longer needs heroes. In this futuristic utopia, technology has advanced beyond human limits, crime is controlled, and those with extraordinary powers are exterminated on sight. Society believes heroes are chaotic relics of the past, and the government ensures they stay buried. Lucian Graves is a man of science—an aerospace researcher respected for his genius. Handsome, intelligent, and living in the golden age of technology, he has everything a man could ask for. But beneath his perfect life, shadows lurk. Since childhood, Lucian has been haunted by visions of another life—a past where he fought as a superpowered soldier against demonic invaders. A past where he had no family, no love, only war. He thought those memories were just echoes of a forgotten era. He thought his past had nothing to do with this world. Until the day his younger brother is taken from him. When Lucian unleashes his hidden power to save his family, he is exposed to a world that hates and fears what he is. But as he digs deeper, he uncovers a horrifying truth—the very demons he once fought are not gone. They rule this world, disguised as its leaders. They have been feeding off humanity, and society is too blind to see it. And worse still… Lucian discovers that the creator of these demons was none other than his past self. Now, hunted as a villain, betrayed by the one he trusted most, and torn between vengeance and redemption, Lucian must decide: Will he break the cycle and fight for humanity’s future? Or will he become the very nightmare the world fears? The last hero has awakened, but so has his curse. The war is not over. It never was.

The village girl who was close to death from illness was about to marry, and her suitor was a strong and hearty hunter. Having time-traveled to a poor and backward mountain village, she had resigned herself to the lack of three square meals a day, but was her new body already halfway into the grave? What's more curious was that someone still wanted to marry her despite being on her deathbed? Driven by curiosity, she went ahead with the marriage, eager to see who the unlucky sap was who'd lose his betrothal gifts and even the coffin money. Cradled in his arms, her body was thin as a rake, and she really wanted to ask him, "Husband, does holding me hurt your hands?"

[Traditional Supernatural + Unconventional Trading + Tales of Evil Objects] This is a peculiar pawnshop that specializes in acquiring objects of special value with dark and malevolent origins! Coins from the mouths of the dead, executioner's blades, grave mushrooms, flesh-reishi, Kunlun fetuses......evil objects can harm as well as help! With the touch of the pawnshop's hands, evil can be transformed into treasure! Promotion and wealth, disaster relief, even defying fate and changing destiny! Things are not inherently good or bad; it is only human desire that is never satisfied...... On certain late nights, this pawnshop is frequented by many strange and eerie customers......

"Reality is strange. One moment, I'm having breakfast with my friends in a French café. The next, I'm in a dimension where time and space don’t exist. All of this, only to end up in another world, forced to choose: return to the grave or become someone new. If you were in my shoes, which would you choose?" This is the story of Dalton Xavier, a law student at Oxford University, whose life is turned upside down when he and his friends are transported to the kingdom of Allytheón, in the world of Asgardia. Here, magic is real, and everything once thought impossible is now achievable. Moral choices are constantly tested, and in Allytheón, nothing is as it seems. Every step Dalton takes brings him closer to secrets that could either save or destroy this new world — and himself.

IMPERIUM One ordinary day, the world stops. A voice speaks in every mind: Earth’s champion will be chosen to fight in a brutal intergalactic tournament. The final victor claims a seat on the Galactic Council, shaping their planet’s fate. Among elite warriors and battle-hardened soldiers, Orion Graves—a 17-year-old from Brooklyn—is chosen. Outmatched but armed with a reality-warping power, he has seven days to prepare before facing killers far stronger than him. As the world watches, Orion uncovers hidden truths about the tournament, the Voice, and the forces manipulating it all. Winning means ultimate power. Losing means oblivion. MC gets OP with time | No Harem

Determined to make something out of her life, Trinity, whose wish was to make her mother proud and walk tall in front of her enemies, received her chance on the day that she got fired from work. A moment that was supposed to bring her down and turn her into a laughingstock provided her with an opportunity and one she wouldn’t let go of easily. After being raised by her mother singlehandedly, she just wanted to return that grace and make her mama proud, but it wasn’t as easy as she thought. The reality was very harsh and taught her grave lessons. That wish nearly failed to get fulfilled until that unfortunate and fortunate day. They always say that when a door closes, another door opens, and that’s exactly what she experienced on that day. It was a day that she would never forget and always be grateful for the rest of her life. Bound to a tycoon system, Trinity vowed to work hard until she made it and made her mama proud like she had envisioned. Add the book to your library, follow the story, and vote.

Rebirth of the Forgotten Worker Aya Kurose was just another overworked, underpaid corporate drone, trapped in an endless cycle of soul-crushing labor. But when an unexpected case of workplace poisoning sends her to an early grave, she assumes she’ll finally get some well-earned rest—or at least reincarnate into a better life. Fate, however, has other plans. Aya wakes up… as an ant. Not a powerful monster, not a fantasy adventurer, not even a queen—just a lowly worker ant in an underground colony ruled by instinct and endless labor. Trapped in a world where back-breaking work is her only purpose, she must adapt to her new life of tunnel digging, food carrying, and military-grade workplace discipline. But Aya refuses to accept her fate. If she’s going to live as an insect, she’ll do it her way. Whether it’s exploiting her newfound abilities, manipulating the hive mind, or climbing the social ladder of ant society, she’s determined to survive—and maybe, just maybe, take control of her own destiny for once. Between ruthless ant politics, terrifying natural predators, and a work environment somehow worse than her old job, Aya’s second life is anything but peaceful. But if the universe thinks it can break her, it’s in for a rude awakening. Because no matter what, she refuses to be just another expendable worker.

"Since the moment I was born, I have been 'haunted by a hundred ghosts,' and it seems that my fate was sealed — I was destined to become a Taoist priest. Vengeful spirits, vengeful ghosts, snake spirits, hungry ghost graves... These are mere trifles. Miaojiang poison arts, the mysterious corpse-raising grounds in southern Sichuan, and the widely circulated but rarely spoken of legend of the 'Immortal Village Chief'? The Taoist arts — divination, medicine, destiny, fortune-telling, and physiognomy — each slowly unveils its mysterious veil... The Taoist tradition has been passed down for thousands of years; not everything is just a legend. My years as a Taoist priest will reveal to you an unknown and mysterious Taoist world!"

The Venerable Xiang Yu, an eccentric villainous half-blood demon King was infamous in both the demon and human realm for being a cold-blooded ruthless devil that could kill with no remorse. Demons and humans feared him, cultivators wanted him as a trophy and the immortals saw him as a thorn in their side. The only reason he didn't get smote by the Heavenly King's searing lightning of divine wrath that could kill all mortals and immortals was because he kept the deadliest demons in check maintaining peace between the two realms. Despite his reputation, he had a small cult following in the human realm. They took him as their deity for his selfless acts of benevolence. Such rare selfless acts led him to rescue the fallen immortal Han Xin. But his benevolence became his downfall. Condemned to death, he faced an impossible choice: serve the Heavenly King or die with no marked grave. Xiang Yu: Hahaha... death isn't so bad after all. Heavenly King: You... Han Xin: Wife, you can't escape even in death. At least when you are alive you have a chance to run. Xiang Yu: QAQ...

"What on earth have I done?"— Xan Tang. ... Xan Tang is a lowly grave keeper in a remote clan, shunned for his uncanny ability to foresee death. His destiny took this turn after he foresaw the Emperor's imminent demise. Regrettably, the Emperor survived, leading the villagers to label him a harbinger of doom. His father had been the greatest Mage practitioner, a Phoenix, who fought against a demon that threatens to spread a dark power—Necromancy. During the course of sealing the demon, it has escaped, leaving an essence which was absorbed by Xan Tang's soul. The essence that unleashed Necromancy. As a descendant of an ancient Phoenix, he must unravel the mystery behind the King's living. And as a Necromancer, he hungers for a rise to power. ... "Let's start a new life from the darkness, until the light reveals the ends."—Xan Tang

[BOOK 1 Completed!] [BOOK 2- STARTED] Su Chen, who is tired of following the villainous plot, where he is hunted down by the protagonist’s halo finally decided to call it quit. “Okay, this is the final time that I am repeating this damn plot.” “What? All the heroines can hear my inner voice?… “….So what? You all heroines think that I will be your Licking dog? Low-rated Villain? Same Rich scumy-second generation who buys you everything following that damn original script?” “Sorry, but you are gravely mistaken, my dear!” ……… [No NTR][No Yuri] ………. (Real villain story begins after chapter 11-13 when mc decides to become unscrupulous and follow one’s interest.) ***Winner of 2022 yearly Villain book category contest**** …….. Additional tags:(Eavesdropping) ( villain mc) (smart mc) (No beta mc) (no boot-licking mc) ( no pretending to be hidden big-shot) (yandere) (tsundere) ( harem accepting mc) ( brain-wash) (kidnapping) (mindbreak) (Stockholm syndrome) (true love) (obsession) ( regret) ( redemption?) (Strong to stronger). **Cover as well as character images are Ai generated. **Add me to join invite-only author discord server^^ **English used is mostly Uk/British version.

The Prince of Macedonia wakes up from a nightmare, Zeus has given him a vision, a grave threat from the West, one that he has to prepare for, but how can he convince his father, his peers that this is a good choice? Zeus isn't even that trustworthy actually hehehe (sorry XD

In his past life, Lucian Graves built an empire—only to watch it crumble beneath the weight of betrayal. The taste of ruin, the scent of treachery—he remembers them well. But fate is not so kind as to let him rest. Reborn as Leon von Edevane, heir to a fading aristocratic dynasty, he awakens in a world where power is not shouted but whispered, where battles are fought behind gilded masks, and where the right scent can captivate a heart, shatter a mind, or bend a will. With memories of a past life’s downfall and a talent for perfumery beyond human comprehension, he steps into an industry that is far more than luxury—it is influence, seduction, and control woven into fragrance. The world believes in power carved from steel and gold, but Lucian knows the truth: Power is invisible. Power lingers in the air, wrapping around those who breathe it in, making them dream, desire… obey. As he plays the high-stakes game of aristocracy and business, outmaneuvering rivals who underestimate him, an obsession begins to take root. Somewhere in this world lies the perfect scent—a fragrance that can rewrite fate itself. But the deeper he delves, the more he begins to wonder—is he the master of this power, or merely its vessel? In a world where the air is thick with ambition and every inhale could be a trap, Leon von Edevane walks a fine line between a perfumer, a kingmaker, and something far more dangerous. When the scent of destiny calls, will he be the one who wears it—or the one consumed by it? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ A tale of intrigue, obsession, and the intoxicating pursuit of absolute control.

Jillian Smith’s life takes a heartbreaking turn when her mother, Lillian, passes away. Struggling with grief, she faces even greater challenges when her father, Harlond Smith, remarries. Thrown into an unfamiliar world of deception and betrayal, Jillian is sent to the countryside, her education abruptly cut short by those determined to erase her future. But Jillian refuses to be a victim. With resilience and unexpected allies—including gang members who see her strength—she fights back against those who tried to destroy her. Amidst family conflicts, school rivalries, and dangerous threats, she discovers the power of love, friendship, and perseverance. As she unravels the truth behind her expulsion and the enemies lurking in the shadows, Jillian must decide: will she let her past define her, or will she forge her own path to healing and love?

A man in his thirties was standing in front of she-devil's grave, under everyone's watchful eyes, he dropped the flower to her coffin, his tone was full of ridicule. "Congrats on your death." Next year he came, "I won. You lost to me and I will live well. Just rot in there." Next year he came again, "I have a pretty girlfriend and I will marry next year. My life is good. Nothing to worry about." Next year he came once more, "I will stop visiting and forget you! My life is better without you! See, I live well!" But he came again the next year and the years after that. People said he was hunted by his so-called arch-enemy. That even after death, the devil did not even let him go. He stood in front of her grave. His once handsome face had turned old and wrinkly. "Bei Sangyun, I cursed you. You are not allowed to rest in peace. You must be suffering there like me, right? You devil..." He might be the last one standing. But his life was the same as the dead's- lifeless and empty. He did not live well, he never once marry and his heart was never at peace. And it was all the fault of one person. ***** Bei Sangyun was a big bully in high school. The target of her bullying was the skinny boy in her grade, Fei Chuan. They were classmates once in kindergarten and met again in high school. But one day, just a year left before graduation, the big bully suddenly changed. One day, Fei Chuan hesitantly opened his locker. The other night, the big bully said that she left something in his locker. He did not really want to open it. He was afraid a poisonous snake would come out of his locker. However, his report card was there. With gritted teeth, the young boy opened it. However, what appeared was not a hideous thing as he expected, but a bright pink letter with a little heart sticker as a seal. It turned out, the surprise was scarier than a snake. Was this a new form of torture? Since then, Bei Sangyun relentlessly chased the young Fei Chuan until the two got married. ****** This is a story of rebirth. The two arch-enemies who could not live under the same sky had become sweet lovers.

Renessa finally returns to her home after eleven years, only to find that things have changed. Her father had remarried a woman who seemed to hate her to death. Her stepsister, who looks like an angel, occupies her room and successfully snatches Renessa's position as the best child in her father's heart. No, she was never the best daughter in her father's heart. Her father never wanted her and hated her. Even the man's hatred for Renessa sometimes made Renessa question her true identity. But behind it all, the reason for Renessa's return was to find out the whereabouts of her mother's grave which only her father knew. Her father seemed to have prepared everything to throw her and the memory of her late mother out of the house. But don’t call her Renessa If she doesn't come home with a secret weapon in her hand. She has full rights to all of her mother's wealth which made her existence like a stubborn stain amid her father's harmonious family.

Imprisoned for thousands of years, Asuren Nightgloom, from out of the blue, had been set free. Sleeping for almost a hundred years, Thea Gailbreeze, at long last, had been awakened. Both had the same mission. Save the Fairy Realm. They messed up before and ended up in that grave situation. Now that they got out of their confinement, they vowed to finish their disrupted mission. Will they be stronger together and save the Fairy Realm? Or will they burden one another and mess up one more time?

Jonathan Brandit was once on the path to becoming a professional basketball player, but a car accident changed his life forever, leaving him wheelchair-bound and filled with regret. Haunted by thoughts of what could have been, Jonathan spends his days shooting hoops in a gym. One day, he suffers a heart attack and wakes up in a completely different world, in the body of another person. To his astonishment, Jonathan realizes he's now living inside the world of a novel he once read, titled "Turning Point," which revolves around basketball. He has become an "extra" player name Ethan Albarado—a benchwarmer—on the protagonist's team, Lucas Graves. With this unexpected second chance, Jonathan or Ethan Albarado is determined to achieve his dream of becoming a pro basketball player. But in this new world, will he rise to greatness, or will he face new challenges that threaten to bring him down again?

When Yuri's twin sister dies under mysterious circumstances, she sets out to uncover the truth, but her investigation puts her in a complicated web of secrets, lies, and unexpected romance with the prime suspect - her sister's boyfriend. ***** After the shocking death of her twin sister Yonna, ruled a suicide by the authorities, Yuri is consumed by grief and a burning need for answers. Refusing to accept the official explanation, Yuri sets out to uncover the truth behind Yonna's tragic demise. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Yuri becomes increasingly entangled in a web of secrets and lies surrounding the prestigious sorority club that Yonna was almost a part of. The more she learns, the more she begins to suspect that nothing is as it seems. Yuri's investigation leads her to one person in particular: Park Minhwan, Yonna's charismatic and enigmatic boyfriend. As she gets closer to Minhwan, Yuri finds herself torn between her desire for revenge and a growing attraction to the man she suspects may be responsible for her sister's death. As Yuri navigates this treacherous emotional landscape, she must confront the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of the sorority club and the true nature of Minhwan's involvement in Yonna's death. Will Yuri's quest for truth and justice prevail, or will her feelings for Minhwan cloud her judgment and put her in grave danger?

Gloria was born into wealth and privilege, but one grave mistake turned her world upside down, filling her with regret. Amelia Fernandez, a girl living with her mother and younger sister, becomes a victim of relentless cyberbullying. Beneath the surface of the internet lies a hidden world—secret chat rooms filled with dark truths. Innocent young girls are lured into the horrors of sex trafficking, exploited by vile men. Can Gloria help Amelia escape this cruel reality and build a better life, or will she, too, fall prey to the internet’s dark influence

In the quiet town of Falkridge, nestled on the edge of the mysterious Tovar Woodlands, Klein’s peaceful life is shattered when his closest friend, Lancer, returns from the wilderness transformed into a monstrous creature. After a brutal attack leaves Klein and his wife Elizabeth gravely injured and their daughters fleeing for their lives, Klein makes a desperate plea to an ancient, otherworldly being that lurks in the void. In exchange for saving his daughters, Klein agrees to a pact that will bind his soul to the creature’s will, granting him unimaginable power—but at a cost that could consume everything he is. As darkness closes in, Klein must confront the terrifying truth of what he has become and the price he has paid to protect those he loves.

In the heart of the steampunk city of Babel, Jesper awakens to a world forever changed. After mysteriously rising from his own grave, he finds himself disoriented and alone without anything but the fool card. Clutching a cryptic letter from his uncle and a sinister Fool card, Jesper is thrust into a labyrinth of secrets and unexplainable mysteries. Navigating the bustling, gear-laden streets of Babel, Jesper encounters enigmatic figures and uncovers hidden truths about the city’s dark underbelly. Each step deeper into the mystery reveals a city teeming with magical realism—where machines whisper secrets and the line between the living and the dead blurs. Jesper's journey is marked by unsettling encounters and haunting visions, pushing him to question the nature of reality and his own sanity. Guided by the Fool card’s cryptic clues, he must unravel the truth behind his resurrection and the sinister forces at play. As Jesper delves deeper, he discovers a hidden network of night hunters and arcane practitioners who hold the key to Babel’s dark secrets. In a world where magic and machinery intertwine, Jesper must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly enemies to uncover the truth and reclaim his lost life. "This is the beginning of the Fool's journey within the abyss - or should i say mine is." - Jesper Hasington.

Betrayed by his own blood. Cast out by his people. Slaughtered like a beast. King Vaelthorn ruled with power, wisdom, and an iron grip—until the ones he trusted most turned against him. Poisoned, broken, and thrown into an unmarked grave, his legend should have ended there. But fate is cruel… and generous. Reincarnated a century later with all of his past memories, Vaelthorn finds himself in a world where his empire has crumbled, his name has been erased, and his enemies sit upon the throne he built. The weak rule, and the strong are shackled by cowardly kings. But the gods have made a mistake. This time, Vaelthorn bows to no one. With forbidden magic flowing through his veins, a legion of war-hardened outcasts, and a mind honed by betrayal, he will tear through the ranks of the false rulers who sit atop his throne. They stole his kingdom. Now, he will take their souls.

Set 500 years after the Bellum Arma in Tumultu, this tale unfolds on the Jormania Continent, a land scarred by frequent supernatural upheavals. Amid the chaos, the small, once-forgotten town of Tinavel undergoes a remarkable transformation with the sudden appearance of a mysterious castle. What was once a cursed settlement is reborn as Ailva, a flourishing city that soon captures the attention of the empire. As rumors spread of Ailva's miraculous powers, the emperor, gravely ill and beyond the reach of any known cure, faces an uncertain future. In a desperate bid to save him, the crown princess of the Imperium Nicolaeis sends a loyal envoy—a prince—to seek Ailva’s help. As he journeys south, the prince must navigate a web of political tension, a crumbling empire, and the dark forces at play within Ailva, where nothing is quite as it seems. — Set to update once a month.

"Before the towers fell, before everything was consumed by darkness..." Leo Astralis whispered to himself while traversing through the rubble of the ancient structure. His body bore the scars of survival, bite marks that throbbed against the coarse, blood-stiffened fabric of his clothing. "...I wonder what the world was like." After humanity failed to complete the Tower almost 700 years ago in time, it exploded, spreading monsters all over the word. Even the system, which blessed humans with power, had abandoned them. Or did it? [Run] A singular message urged Leo to escape, yet it was short lived as was he was caught like an animal in a trap. And just like an animal he lashed out until the very end, taking one of the captors to the grave with him. But as darkness closed in, the system spoke again. [One time Regression activated] [Congratulations. You've activated the Heart of the System]

In Blackwood Hollow, secrets don’t stay buried. When Elena Carter meets the enigmatic Leon Blackwell, she senses something wrong about him. The town whispers his name, the house trembles in his presence, and a forgotten grave waits beneath her feet. Some pasts should remain hidden. Some monsters should not be trusted. But Leon is the only one who can protect her—from something far worse.

The world was once ruled by kingdoms, protected by the divine, and shaped by magic. Then the dead began to rise. At first, the living fought back. Cities built higher walls, warriors sharpened their blades, and the Magi—once the world’s most revered protectors—became its greatest curse. The undead are drawn to magic, hunting it like starving beasts, and in their desperation, the people turned against the Magi. They burned them, hunted them, erased them from history. It wasn’t enough. Now, the world is broken. Civilization crumbles beneath the weight of endless hunger, and the few survivors left fight for scraps in a land where gods no longer answer prayers and graves can never stay filled. Jonas Halewood once followed orders, but when he spared a Magi during the purge, he condemned himself to the same fate. On the run in a world unravelling at the seams, he will soon learn that the dead are changing—becoming something worse. And in the ruins of a forgotten kingdom, an ancient force stirs, waiting to be reborn. In a world where faith is dead and magic is a curse, survival is not about who is strongest—but who is willing to face the horrors that come next.