Kathy Lockheart Deadly Illusion

The protagonist of a war fantasy novel, Theo, competes with his rival and antagonist, Luke, for the position of Supreme Commander. Having been reincarnated into Luke’s role, he struggles to fulfill his duties as the villain. “It seems like principles as a soldier, the duties I should uphold, don’t matter to you at all.” Even if misunderstood by Theo, Luke silently remained faithful to his role as the antagonist. After completing all his duties, Luke successfully gave Theo his happy ending, cast aside his military uniform, and retired from the army. Now, Luke planned to create his own future story without interference from anyone. That was the plan, at least… “Why go this far? I’m no longer a soldier, and if you really think about it, we were never on good terms anyway.” To make matters worse, not only had he unexpectedly reunited with Theo, but now, Theo was persistently and seriously pressing him in a way he hadn’t imagined. “I want to know you better.” It was a completely incomprehensible statement, and it wasn’t even an appropriate answer to the question. The protagonist came to the antagonist and suddenly asked for help, simply because they wanted to know him better? DISCLAIMER: The story isn't mine

Hunter Cha Eui-jae, who was dispatched to seal a rift that appeared over the West Sea, was flung out as soon as he closed the rift. When he came to his senses, he was lying in a garbage dump. Starving, he was drawn like a zombie is to blood to a hangover soup restaurant, where he realized that he had fallen into South Korea, eight years in the future. In this era, disaster alerts notify people of rift openings in advance, ASMR videos of slimes gathered from dungeons were trending, and idle hunters livestream unboxings of A-rank longswords. Unlike the past, where people trembled in fear of an impending apocalypse, the future was surprisingly peaceful, leaving Cha Eui-jae feeling empty. Since things had turned out this way, why not start a second chapter of life as a part-timer at the hangover soup restaurant, rather than being a hunter? “That’s strange.” “…” “Have we met somewhere before?” Cha Eui-jae’s plan to quietly spend his remaining days as the only part-time worker at the decades-old hangover soup restaurant goes awry when he encounters a mysterious, gas-masked individual… DISCLAIMER: The story isn't mine

Hyperthymesia. Those with this condition can remember every detail of their lives from something as significant as the world’s turning point to something as small and as insignificant as a minor fleeting thought. They cannot forget and their thirst for knowledge allows them to be considered genius in some senses. Legend has it that Ji Yushi was this kind of genius. In addition, it was said that he was gay and very beautiful. As soon as the news that he was going to support Tianqiong’s seventh squad broke out, it sent everyone buzzing. Everyone knew that the captain of the seventh squad, Song Qinglan, was a hoodlum and deeply homophobic. He not only relied on his super-powerful abilities to become the dark horse on the battlefield in less than two years, but he also hates it when those at the top forced a flower vase* into his squad. Sure enough, Song Qinglan announced in front of everyone, “Useful? Us brothers are going out there working ourselves to the bone, we don’t need a little genius who can only speedread quantum waves!” Later. The squad was forced into a dire situation during their mission. That beautiful little genius calmly continued, every gunfire hitting the mark, his fighting power peaking. Song Qinglan begged in front of everyone, “Adviser Ji, stay.” In the end, he added, “I’ll work myself to the bone for you.” ***** Ji Yushi had a secret. He would often be awake at night, suffering from memory overload and recurring nightmares. There was only one thing that could let him fall asleep peacefully. And that was Song Qinglan. *Flower vase: Someone who only looks pretty but can’t amount to much DISCLAIMER: This story isn't mine neither isit's translation.

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"When fantasy becomes reality; does it promise freedom—or more pain than the harshest truth?" Trapped in a suffocating world, Kizu Kiyoshi finally encounters the impossible: reality transforming into a fantasy. Desperate to escape the weight of his "truth," he dives into this new world seeking liberation. Yet, his journey unveils more than an escape—it forces him to confront deeper truths and challenges him to find meaning in a realm where illusion and reality intertwine.

One day, Chi Wuyao found herself waking up in the body of a beautiful woman in the world of cultivation. Thankfully, just then, a prompt appeared in front of her eyes. [Seven Deadly Sins System has been bound.] [Act according to your desires and gain Sin Points!] [You had an "in-depth communication" with Su Qianyi. Sin Points +10] [You took revenge against Li Ruoshi and made her fall in love with you. Sin Points +50000] [You betrayed your master and took over the Original Desire Sect, becoming the new Sect Leader. Sin Points +10000000] Years later, when she sat on the top of a majestic throne surrounded by countless beauties, Chi Wuyao couldn't help but recall the day she first came into this world. "Hey, everything I have today is the result of my own hard work.", she sighed in emotion. System:... Tags: Harem, Yuri, Genderbender, R-18, Romance, System, Anti-hero, Overpowered Protagonist, Dual Cultivation, Smut, Villain Protagonist, ONLY Consensual Intercourse Author's Note: I'm just writing this for fun. Read with caution.

Neva and Rhett, the two youths have their heart strings attached in love. Interfering their peaceful life circumstances unfolds scattering blades in their romance. Ishmael, with a heart of spikes, he looks to mend the wound, searching and failing for his Neva separated from him. Rays of love and joy filtering through clouds of horror in the world, Neva before him once more. The twisted fate entangling them, reveals the game of sphere as misery burns their soul. Concealed life beyond turning pages—one after another. The tale gathers: sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and weakness, destruction and creation, love and hate. Illusion is where we live; in the Garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusive is serenity; an evermore sanguine of love. Visionary of Eden in the new earth; sows hope deep in the soul. Delusory pleasure of the world; shall bring us burns in the ocean of fire. Illusive Eden is peace. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of the man, even now bleeding red. The whisper whirls with the dawn of a man. He, who pretends to be the Hero. (The girl who promised to always be together, Forbids him to ever appear, Refusing to recognise him, She disregards all he ever had. Vowing to protect her, He's the terrifying truth she hopes rules lie. Tripping and ripping her, He's the living tragedy looming in on her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth; He's the villain pretending to be a Hero.)

His expression was noxious, that bought me to my knees. It was turbulent, so was difficult to see anything through them. But I saw. I saw. Him. Maybe it was too late but I saw.

Lucas "Luke" Chandler is a master of illusion, but his magic is all about sleight of hand and clever tricks, not real sorcery. In a twist of fate, Luke finds himself transported to a world where magic is genuine and powerful. Hailed as a great magician, Luke must use his wits and skills to keep up the charade and survive in this fantastical realm. As Luke navigates his new life, hilarity and danger follow him at every turn. From outsmarting people to dodging magical creatures, he must continually perform the ultimate illusion: convincing everyone that he possesses true magical power. Amidst the adventure, Luke grapples with his identity and the constant threat of being exposed as a fraud. In a world where magic is real, Luke discovers that the greatest power might just be his unique ability to blend illusion with reality. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author's imagination and his only. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Heavy language is used in the story. Blood, gore, violence and sexual acts are also depicted in the story. Update: a chapters a day Site: https://akikure.carrd.co/

Alison Palmier's life is unravelling, and just when she thinks it can't get worse, she's coerced into signing a contract with California's most influential man, a billionaire business tycoon. His singular goal? To make her suffer in ways she never imagined. Suddenly, Alison becomes a pawn in a high-stakes game of chess, where every move leads her deeper into a world of deep secrets, deadly risks, and treacherous alliances. As she navigates this perilous path, she must confront the cruel devil pulling the strings and survive his twisted mind games. But will she find a way to thaw his ice-cold heart, or will his buried secrets prove too powerful, trapping her in a web of destruction from which there's no escape?

Protagonist Reborn After A Deadly Tragedy Fall Upon His Family In Future

Alison Gray thought she was just another ordinary girl struggling to make sense of her life. That illusion shatters the night she is kidnapped and thrown into a world of shadows and secrets—a world where wolves walk as men, and destiny isn’t something you choose but something that claims you. Kane, the enigmatic and cold leader of the wolf pack, insists that Alison is no ordinary human. She is the last of the White Tigers, a bloodline thought to be extinct—a lineage tied to unimaginable power and unspeakable danger. For Kane, Alison is the key to survival. For their enemies, she is the ultimate weapon. Caught in the crossfire between warring factions of wolves and deadly hunters, Alison struggles to reconcile the truth about her identity with the choices she must make. As her latent powers begin to awaken, so do the stakes: trust the wolves who have taken her, or risk falling into the hands of those who would use her for destruction. But even as her connection with Kane deepens—tangled in a web of mistrust, attraction, and betrayal—Alison realizes that her greatest battle isn’t with the enemies surrounding her. It’s with the truth buried within her. She can restore what was lost. Or destroy what remains. Will Alison embrace her destiny, or will the weight of it break her? One thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.

Hyperthymesia. Those with this condition can remember every detail of their lives from something as significant as the world’s turning point to something as small and as insignificant as a minor fleeting thought. They cannot forget and their thirst for knowledge allows them to be considered genius in some senses. Legend has it that Ji Yushi was this kind of genius. In addition, it was said that he was gay and very beautiful. As soon as the news that he was going to support Tianqiong’s seventh squad broke out, it sent everyone buzzing. Everyone knew that the captain of the seventh squad, Song Qinglan, was a hoodlum and deeply homophobic. He not only relied on his super-powerful abilities to become the dark horse on the battlefield in less than two years, but he also hates it when those at the top forced a flower vase* into his squad. Sure enough, Song Qinglan announced in front of everyone, “Useful? Us brothers are going out there working ourselves to the bone, we don’t need a little genius who can only speedread quantum waves!” Later. The squad was forced into a dire situation during their mission. That beautiful little genius calmly continued, every gunfire hitting the mark, his fighting power peaking. Song Qinglan begged in front of everyone, “Adviser Ji, stay.” In the end, he added, “I’ll work myself to the bone for you.” ***** Ji Yushi had a secret. He would often be awake at night, suffering from memory overload and recurring nightmares. There was only one thing that could let him fall asleep peacefully. And that was Song Qinglan. *Flower vase: Someone who only looks pretty but can’t amount to much DISCLAIMER: This work isn't mine

In a world where the essence of life itself lies within the power of cards and mana, survival becomes a perilous game. Amidst adventurers, knights and kings who dictate the rules, a young boy awakens with a shattered memory, devoid of weapons, allies, and even the ability to use the power of cards Lost and vulnerable, he questions the purpose of his existence in a desolate reality where hope seems fake. Stripped of everything he once held dear, he faces the daunting task of uncovering his past, piecing together the fragments of his identity, and finding a reason to carry on. For any type of support go to my insta @illo16 and my twitter @illoo_chillo You can also find the story on Royal Road on https://www.royalroad.com/profile/343854

[Mature Content: R18] ~Synopsis~ "Someone as human as you don't deserve to be his Luna, Olivia Montes. Do you think you can stand the pressure of running this pack with him beside you? Tsk, the good answer is... NO... So if you know what is good for you, stick your ass to being the lowly human mate you are. I, the born wolf and the beta's daughter only deserve to be his Luna." She said to me; the woman who believe she deserves to be his Luna and not me. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized that this man, once the dangerous person I knew, the chill in his demeanor though still intimidating, gave way to a radiant that captivated my heart - his eyes once frosty and detached, now shone with the intensity that made my heart race. How could one turn from being dangerous to radiating a sense of warmth and shelter? How could I escape his deadly charms? And now how could I keep this man who my heart yearned for when I am hated for being beside him? Losing his mother in the hands of powerful men who claimed to be the elders and protectors of the Black Rager Pack power, Liam Blackwood was faced with the same fate that took his mother's life, the crime of having a human mate who will never be accepted in the pack as the Luna. Revenging the death of his mother, Liam became what they call, the dangerous Alpha's son. However, meeting his human mate, Liam found himself being defeated by just every little thing she did. To keep her forever beside him, he had to take a step, though this step was a step filled with guilt, he made a promise to himself to forever protect her. Vowing to never tint the divine bond by keeping his mate and making her his Luna, will Liam survive with the threats and consequences that follow, threats that may put him and the pack in great trouble? ***** I joined the Viral Book Call competition with this book. Please kindly support me! Thank you so much!

Hiro is a 16 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"

Zhangi a teenage boy sleeping soundly in his apartment suddenly gets transported into a new world and gains a mysterious system claiming to be there to assist him

Our main character wakes up to find that the world around him has changed. Now it is the era of card masters. Check out his story how he becomes a legendary Card master with his anime knowledge. "So, your card is the strongest fire mage?. Look at my fire dragon slayer." "So, your card is called strongest illusion? See how my sharingan breaks it."

Dreams become real. To avoid dreaming people stay awake but what prevents the waking world from turning into a dream, no, a nightmare?

Grey stood by his office window, overlooking the city, a sense of despair washing over him. "I can't believe it. Maybe I'm not meant to be loved," he muttered to himself. He recalled the words, "Grey, I'll be back for you," uttered just days after his divorce from his treacherous wife, Christina. The betrayal had shattered his heart, turning his once passionate love life into a cold, calculated pursuit of success. He had sworn to never fall in love again, his heart hardening with each passing day. All he had ever wanted was a genuine, committed relationship, but Christina's ruthless attempt to seize his wealth had crushed that dream. A year later, he had achieved his success, becoming a renowned businessman, but his heart remained broken. Just when he thought all hope was lost, a new woman entered his life. Carmen, the new secretary at Grey Telecommunications Inc., brought a ray of light into his darkened world. Drawn to her warmth and kindness, Grey found himself falling deeper and deeper in love. Their love deepened, culminating in a Valentine's Day proposal in Paris, which Carmen accepted. They returned to Los Angeles, planning to announce their engagement a few weeks later. Grey returned to his business, only to discover that $500 million had been stolen from his bank account. His fiancée had also vanished. The pieces slowly fell into place. Grey realized he had been tricked again. Fueled by anger and betrayal, Grey hired a team of military-trained detectives to track Carmen thinking she was the exact cause of his financial loss. He vowed to destroy the innocent Carmen, who had nothing to do with his financial loss, Grey left everything behind, his heart consumed by a burning desire for revenge. This was no longer just a love story; it had become a dangerous pursuit of justice. _____________________ Ps I own all characters in this novel and all scenes are all my own

The remarkable friendship of Burgundy and Beagle was narrated by an enigmatic assassin, whose own shadowy existence added depth to their already complex lives.

Author: Sook-im Translation credit: Eatapplepies Synopsis: I was transported into the romantic fantasy novel my younger sister was reading, not as the male lead but as the second male lead. If I remember correctly, this punk is fated to go into war in the future and die in the male lead’s place. Okay, I’ve made up my mind. Let’s not go anywhere near the main characters and stay healthy until I can go home. This has some translated chapters and remaining mtl

When I opened my eyes, I was inside a novel. [The Birth of a Hero]. [The Birth of a Hero] was a novel focused on the adventures of the main character, Choi Han, a high school boy who was transported to a different dimension from Earth, along with the birth of the numerous heroes of the continent. I became a part of that novel as the trash of the Count’s family, the family that oversaw the territory where the first village that Choi Han visits is located. The problem is that Choi Han becomes twisted after that village, and everyone in it, are destroyed by assassins. The bigger problem is the fact that this stupid trash who I’ve become doesn’t know about what happened in the village and messes with Choi Han, only to get beaten to a pulp. “…This is going to be a problem.” I feel like something serious has happened to me. But it was worth trying to make this my new life. DISCLAIMER: I am neither the author nor translator of the story. Please support author on official site. Translation credit: Eatapplepies

In this segment of the novel, the protagonist Sarah experiences a rebirth, returning to the pivotal moment when her sister Kathy attempts to seduce the wealthy heir Chester Miles by drugging him. In her previous life, Sarah had tried to stop Kathy's plan, only to be pushed off an overpass by Kathy and killed. After her rebirth, Sarah decides not to interfere this time and instead assists Kathy in carrying out her scheme, wanting to witness Kathy's downfall firsthand. After successfully drugging Chester, Kathy is taken away by his bodyguards, while Sarah is discovered by Chester and forced into a compromising situation. Sarah quietly leaves afterward, while Kathy mistakenly believes she has successfully seduced Chester and begins flaunting her supposed victory online, even claiming to be pregnant. Kathy's actions quickly attract widespread attention, but she remains unaware that she has fallen into Chester's trap. Meanwhile, Sarah, realizing Chester's ruthlessness and vengeful nature, decides to sever ties with her family and distance herself from the impending disaster. Kathy's vanity and greed eventually lead to police intervention, as she is accused of spreading rumors and using illegal substances, facing legal consequences. Sarah, on the other hand, chooses self-preservation, staying far away from the brewing storm.

As an infamous author of dog blood novels, Erika Ciau was notorious for crafting stories with heart-wrenching endings. Her plots often left readers in tears, cursing her for creating miserable characters and tragic fates. But who could have predicted that one of those curses would come true? When a mysterious deity grants a wish, Erika wakes up inside one of her own novels, now the future ex-wife of the Evil Marshal. Being an ex-wife would have been bad enough, but Erika Ciau quickly discovers she's the mother of seven notorious children—the very villains of the story. Facing her cold ruthless evil husband, the future hero who will one day torment their children, Erika Ciau is torn between laughing and crying. Though she's known for her "dog blood" romances, Erika herself is a single young woman. Now, as the mother of seven troubled children, she must navigate a new life she never could have imagined.

"The Candle And The Boy" is a profound psychological drama that tells the story of Ren, a young man living in a reality intertwined between life and death. After facing a mysterious death, Ren begins to search for the truth behind his demise, uncovering painful secrets about his life and family, particularly his mother. Throughout his arduous psychological journey, he encounters "the man with the red face," who seems to lead him toward the truth. However, with every step Ren takes, the illusion he lives in becomes increasingly evident. The novel explores philosophical concepts of death, truth, salvation, and illusion, transcending the traditional boundaries between life and the afterlife. The story raises deep questions about the relationship between personal pain and the search for meaning, and how the past can manifest in frightening forms that compel us to confront deadly truths about ourselves and those we love.

"I've finally managed to change my destiny" was what I thought until I found myself back infront of the guillotine. What if everything I've done so far was just an illusion and I only ever saw what I wanted to?!! "Dear God, I've tried all I can to stop this from being my end and it's proven fruitless so please let me.... "

A series of short stories exploring the seven deadly sins in and around one monastery...