Hope Mountain Cafe

In a charming small town, Mani and his towering, affectionate minotaur wife, Mocha, run a bustling café that’s as warm and inviting as their love for each other. Balancing their daily lives, they face everything from quirky customers and fierce business rivals to unexpected adventures and tender moments. Mocha’s towering frame and mischievous teasing often leave Mani flustered, but her unwavering love and care for him create a bond stronger than any challenge. Whether they’re navigating holidays, tackling home projects, or simply enjoying quiet nights together, their days are filled with laughter, love, and the occasional bit of fan-service chaos. From heartwarming acts of devotion to playful antics, their story celebrates the beauty of an unconventional relationship and the magic of finding true partnership. In this lighthearted and romantic slice-of-life tale, Mani and Mocha prove that love comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors—just like the drinks at their café. [3-4 chapters a week]

MOUNTAIN SITTING IMMORTAL (MSI) A conduit of the great Dao happened to enter the grotto heaven called Earth. No one had been able to take ownership of this conduit for many years until Marvin came into contact with it.  Marvin met the requirement to use the conduit. This allowed him to begin his journey towards immortality.  The journey begins from transcending the first mortal coil at Body Forging to transcending the second at Energy Gathering, passing through the subsequent mortal coils, and hopefully to becoming a true immortal with eternal life. But the conduit is far more useful than helping a dying business tycoon gain another lease at life. It is also a conduit of great power.  This power and many more will be his as long as he continues to sit on his mountain and grows the mountain into a colossus. The mountain will bring him to greater heights and greater power.  This is the story of the Mountain Sitting Immortal.

When a mountain comes to life, awakening its consciousness, it takes on another form—a Mountain Spirit. And that’s me reborn with extraordinary Divine powers. Want to know what these divine powers are? Well, one of them allows me to accelerate herb growth—up to one hundred times faster! Impressive, right? But wait, there’s more! I also possess a ‘golden finger’—which is ‘Space-Time’ system that lets me fish for lost techniques, weapons, pill formulas, and other treasures from the rivers of time and space. With these at my disposal, I’m sure to become stronger, at least stronger than the beautiful sect master who claims my mountain as her personal retreat and constantly drag me into her matters. It’s not an easy life, but no need to worry! I’m not just any spirit—I’m a human spirit born from a mountain, which means I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation. To top it off, my system was generous enough to grant me a divine cultivation technique right from the start. There’s just one tiny problem: it’s a dual cultivation technique, and I need a partner to cultivate it. So, I had no choice but to convince the sect master’s stunning disciple to help me out. I mean, it’s not like I’m after her gorgeous long legs, her curvaceous thighs, or her… well, you get the point. I’m just a humble cultivator trying to grow stronger by any means necessary. If only she’d run into some trouble, so I could swoop in and save the day. That would make things a lot easier for me… but alas, life is never that simple. Still, I’ll find a way. With my Space-Time system, my mountain’s power, and a little charm, I’ll outgrow this mountain and surpass everyone—even the sect master. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll enjoy the beauties along the way. *** No NTR, No Yuri, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX

Billions have perished, leaving only a few million survivors. After his death, Eric is summoned to another world that has been nearly destroyed by corruption. The gods’ influence has all but vanished, and it is up to him to rally the remaining survivors, reclaim the land they lost, and restore the gods’ cathedrals. In doing so, he grows stronger, inching closer to awakening the gods from their eternal slumber. Time is running out. Not only are unimaginable abominations preparing to strike, but Eric faces a deadly challenge from within. His system, a mysterious force aiding him, comes with a dire warning: [WARNING] [Each time the system responds, it consumes host essence. When essence runs out, the host’s soul will perish along with the system.] [Recommendation: Communicate only when absolutely necessary.] [Current essence: 940] [1 essence = 1 word generated by the system.] [Choose your next words wisely.] ---------- If you’re brave enough to join us, the Abyss Watchers can be found here - https://discord.gg/3evkMwNyZC

Lin Dong, who has mastered both the divine medical arts and martial arts, has traveled from the mountains to the city. With divine medical arts in his left hand and unbeatable martial arts in his right, he roams freely in the city.

The Xiao family, known as the poorest amongst the mountaineers had just spent all their savings as dowry for a daughter-in-law, who was disfigured, dark, skinny, and mute. Mocked as the ugliest bride within miles, she eventually had enough of a life in poverty and escaped, only to fall in the hands of rogues who murdered her. When she opened her eyes again, her soul was now that of a killer's, and her disfigurement was healed while her unhealthily tanned skin was now fair as day.... And she could also talk! As she became the most beautiful bride. Villagers kept their distance from the Xiao family, claiming that they were jinxes. But despite her poverty, the bride was fortunate to have a loyal mountaineer husband who spoiled her to bits. Hence, the bride guided her husband to riches, buying farms and tending to them diligently, while starting a family to gain riches through blood and sweat.

"The Mountain Lord's Daughter" tells the love story between Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng, set in a fictional Xianxia world. The main plot revolves around Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng. In her past life, Zhan Yunwei tragically became Yue Zhiheng's wife, enduring a life of suffering. Yue Zhiheng, burdened by deep sins, was subjected to the extreme punishment of being mutilated, with his flesh scraped and bones cut. Zhan Yunwei, having witnessed his execution, could never move past the trauma. After being reborn, Zhan Yunwei encounters Yue Zhiheng once more, and the emotional entanglements and redemption between them become the heart of the story. In her previous life, Zhan Yunwei suffered from the indifference and cruel punishment inflicted by Yue Zhiheng, and the pain lingered. However, in her rebirth, she begins to reexamine their relationship, trying to understand Yue Zhiheng's true inner self.

Foreign wish, scrambled dream. I know her wish, but does she know mine? A twilight that begins in school, bringing with it cryptic secrets. Do I really want to know... The true nature of this place? A simple story of a hero and a demon king.

An international high school teenager named Shouichi Desterling often idled away his time, letting his thoughts run rampant with a wild imagination. However, those intrusive thoughts were well-contained within his mind. Following the recent passing of his father, Shouichi was transferred back to his hometown, Kurohashi, to live with his long-separated mother — the only family he had left. Kurohashi is a secluded small town, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Despite its seemingly ordinary appearance and a minuscule population of just 5,000, the village harbours an oddity: the only way in or out is via a gloomy steel bridge. Not long after his arrival, Shouichi quickly bonded with his classmates, experiencing the semblance of a normal high school life and even finding love. Yet, amid this ordinary existence, he began seeing and feeling inexplicable “things.” Were these strange occurrences mere tricks of his mind, or was there something truly sinister lurking in the shadows? As events unfolded, Shouichi found himself increasingly unable to suppress his mounting insanity and the dark urges creeping into his thoughts. Each day, the air around him grew denser and heavier, as though the very atmosphere bore the weight of an unseen menace. ------------------------------------------------------- Visit the Link below for the Cast Card with a short description/ the Character Drawings/ Chapter Complimentary Images: https://linktr.ee/joeing25 Currently contained: Shouichi, Ayane, Shinji, Emi, Momo, Misaki ------------------------------------------------------- ~ Thank you for reading! ~

In a world where virtual reality has transcended gaming and become a way of life, people now gain abilities based on their in-game levels. The most powerful among them, reaching Level 500, can obliterate entire cities with a single strike. The line between reality and the virtual world has blurred, and the promise of limitless power has drawn the attention of many. The protagonist, Kai, was once a promising player in this vast virtual reality universe, but his life was cut short in an unexpected betrayal. However, death is not the end in this world. Kai is reborn into the same universe, granted a second chance at life—but with a twist. In this new life, he inherits a unique ability: the power of Copying, enabling him to replicate any ability he comes into contact with, regardless of its origin. As Kai navigates his rebirth, he learns of a looming threat—the Demon King, an ancient and powerful entity who has been hiding in the darkest corners of the virtual world, waiting for the moment to corrupt the minds and souls of those who play. The Demon King's influence is spreading, and with each passing day, more and more players succumb to his corruption, becoming mindless instruments of destruction. While many players are focused on leveling up and amassing power, Kai's journey is different. As he gathers abilities from the highest levels of the game, he realizes that his true power lies not in becoming a hero or villain but in shaping the fate of the world. With the ability to copy and combine powers, Kai faces a moral dilemma—should he wield this power to destroy the Demon King, or is there another way to stop the corruption without becoming a tyrant himself?

In a world where medieval castles stand alongside neon-lit cyberpunk cityscapes, two young souls embark on a journey that will test the limits of hope in the darkest of times. Daglan and Rozeree, adopted siblings with intertwined fates, set out across a continent teeming with diverse races and conflicting technologies. As they grow from innocent children to battle-hardened teenagers, their paths diverge but remain connected by the shadows of their past. Rozeree, haunted by trauma she can't escape, seeks to forge her own identity in a world that seems determined to define her. Meanwhile, Daglan is driven by a singular purpose: to avenge his parents' murder and rescue his long-lost sister from the clutches of darkness. But in this realm where swords clash with holograms and magic mingles with machinery, nothing is as simple as it seems. As Daglan closes in on his parents' killer, he must confront not only the demons of his past but also the harsh realities of a world where hope struggles to survive. Will Daglan find justice and redemption? Can Rozeree outrun her demons and claim her own destiny? Or will the darkness that threatens to consume them both prove too powerful to overcome? Dive into this dark fantasy where medieval lore collides with futuristic innovation, and discover whether the flame of hope can truly endure in the face of unimaginable adversity.

A story of hardship encountered as a result of dictatorial rulership.

In a world of fairies and dragons, Luo Sen is a gambler, a chess piece in the game of greatness. The ten thousand races are at war with the human race for the heavenly panacea. Who will emerge victorious? Follow Luo Sen on his journey to reach the top and conquer everything - life and death are trivial to him, he is indestructible. Secret techniques, self-destruction? Child's play, there are thousands of these techniques in his arsenal; who needs Moses? With a casual move he can split the sea and shatter the heavens. Harem? Double cultivation? N-18 content? From weak to strong, dominator, villain, systems and cheat? Nonsense to him.

`Negus,I beg you, give me another chance. I will prove it right.´ -There was still hope in james eyes and he truly believes that Negus will give him a second chance. *yes sometimes life depends upon second chance *-james thought. `you broke something that was already broken and you know what happens when a broken gets more broken, it turns into pieces. You can NEVER fix.´- Negus said and walk away. Omega verse story. This story is about an omega boy who founds his true self through his journey. warning : Bl, yaoi, mpreg, tragedy

"I hope" that is something I wish for and I hope it will soon come true. I hope

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Diana Ardelaine was done. Diana Ardelaine had enough. Married to a Duke who returned from war with a mistress, she played the perfect wife, only to be humiliated at every turn. So, she did the one thing no one expected: she divorced him, walked out of his mansion, and decided to start fresh. Enter Cassian—a charming cafe owner with a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time. With his warm smiles and terrible puns, he made her believe in love again. Life was peaceful, simple, and—most importantly—happy. Until the royal guards showed up. With Cassian’s face plastered on a bounty poster, Diana's world turned upside down. Was her sweet husband a criminal? A liar? Before she could even yell at him, the crown prince burst into the cafe like a storm. “Where is that damn runaway prime minister?! The Empire’s about to fall, and this idiot is baking muffins?!” Diana froze. Prime minister? Runaway? Muffins? Turns out, Cassian wasn’t just a cafe owner—he was the crown prince’s cousin, a brilliant political advisor, and a man who really hated responsibility. Now, with imperial soldiers, assassination plots, and a furious prince barging into her life, Diana has to figure out how to keep her husband alive—and herself sane. Divorce was hard. Falling in love again was harder. But marrying into imperial chaos? That might just be impossible.

Humans sometimes wish for superpowers. One day, the light of hope illuminates the entire earth, granting people's hopes and desires for superpowers

It was supposed to be a new beginning—fresh faces, towering mountains, and the promise of untamed horizons. But the world doesn’t always play fair. The snow-covered peaks held secrets, ancient whispers that pulled at the edges of reality. A frosted gaze, a frozen heart. A fleeting warmth that lingered, only to unravel. The air was heavy, the nights restless. I was unlucky. A quiet campus turned labyrinthine. Paths twisted into trails where footsteps vanished, and in the silence, shadows became more than just absence. Questions followed like echoes: What am I? What do I belong to? And why does the sky feel too close and too far all at once? A frostbite that never healed. A cliff's edge that wouldn’t let go. A hand reached out—divine or cruel? Each step forward pulled deeper into the unknown, where gods didn’t walk, but fragments of them did, fractured and wary, watching. The world isn’t broken; it’s just no longer whole. Beyond the mountains, among the clouds, lies a story unwritten, where reality bends and belief becomes the weight that anchors existence. But the question is simple: Can you bear the cold?

Elliot, a young adult with a kind but lonely heart, opens a small café called "Dreamscape" in the heart of a bustling city. Having lost his family years ago, Elliot dedicates his life to creating a space where people can feel safe and valued. Little does he know, the café will become more than just a business—it will become a home. One fateful rainy night, Elliot encounters Lila, a starving orphan trying to steal food from the café. Instead of calling the authorities, he gives her a warm meal and a place to stay. This act of kindness marks the beginning of an unexpected journey as Elliot crosses paths with three more poor children.

Ten years after the initial stages of pandemic, a young woman named Xia Yijun emerged from an underground shelter. Receiving an order from the state-of-the-art supercomputer codenamed 'Empress Su', she venture through the vast post-apocalyptic wasteland, coming across with different types of infected and different types of humans. While on a mission, she encountered so many people and survived several life-and-death situations, got her thinking if she can manage to create an army and build a paradise in the middle of godforsaken era. This made her in a dilemma. She either chose to focus on her mission or lead the people to create a better place. With her conflicting decisions, how her life will be played out?

Franklin an anime and manga lover who felt the world didn't have much expectations for him was wondering about what to do to make life much interesting for himself after his University graduation but unexpected encountered a bizarre phenomenon which stuck him and made him reincarnated in different world where Monsters, Phantoms, Gods and Demons can destroy a world with the flip of there hand. Franklin a newbie in world must learn to adjust and fight for himself and love ones and he must keep fighting for survival until he's at a the peak of strength.

Mika's quiet life suddenly changes when a haunting vision compels her to portray a medieval mountain princess in a movie. As she uncovers the true story behind the centuries-old feud at the heart of the film's plot, Mika realizes she is the key to restoring balance, not only in the past but also in the present. Gripped by fear yet driven by a sense of duty, Mika embarks on a perilous journey to reshape history.

When Roman wakes up in a devastated, medieval city surrounded by the bodies of soldiers and strange creatures, he knows something is terribly wrong. Thrust into a mysterious, game-like world where people wield magic, level up, and grow stronger with each battle, Roman quickly realizes he’s different. While others have access to the system that grants power and abilities, Roman is locked out. No levels. No stats. With no choice but to survive, Roman must forge his own way. The world is brutal, filled with monsters, dangerous warriors, and unknown threats lurking in every shadow. Armed only with a sword and his titles that will make gathering strength a cakewalk for him, Roman begins his quest to grow stronger as fast as possible. But cultivation is anything but simple. The energy within him is volatile, threatening to destroy him as much as it promises power. As Roman faces deadly creatures, powerful enemies, and the ever-present mystery of how and why he was brought to this world, he must adapt quickly or be consumed by it. He'll have to learn to harness his inner strength, fight against overwhelming odds, and forge his own path to power—one that doesn’t rely on the game-like rules of the world around him. Please leave your thoughts as this is first time I’ve ever shared my writing with others! HOPE YOU ENJOY! contract has been rejected on this site so I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com