Daydream Hour Ryoko Kui

A story of the life of Katsuki Yaku, a depressed and rejected boy who has seen nothing but suffering. A boy who wishes to die than anything else. A boy who wants to hold onto another light of hope or take such hope from everyone around him. Will he change or die regretting every moment of his life in this unfair world.

Hang out with Senior Sister, commit sins twice a day. Book transmigration female lead VS reborn antagonist male lead 1v1 pure love * After the antagonist Demon Lord Yuezheng Yan reborn, he planned to follow the trajectory of his past life, to bloodily cleanse the hypocritical Master at Cloud Nine Peak and exterminate his malevolent original family. But on the first day of joining the sect, he was hoodwinked by a Senior Sister he had not met in his previous life and ended up at Xiaoyao Peak. The Senior Sister said, “Join Xiaoyao, and I'll have your back, Junior Brother. All you need to do is be happy.” Yuezheng Yan nodded and believed her... evil intentions! 3 two-hour periods after joining Xiaoyao, he was buried alive by Lu Xingyan's alchemical explosion that destroyed his Immortal's Cave. 4 two-hour periods after joining Xiaoyao, he was turned into a snowman and had his hair scorched by Lu Xingyan. 12 two-hour periods after joining Xiaoyao, he was brainwashed by Lu Xingyan and even did odd jobs for her. Whenever he protested, Lu Xingyan would look at him gently, “Senior Sister is doing this for your own good.” Yuezheng Yan scoffed at this. Nice try, Lu Xingyan. Do you think I can't hear your mind? Your mouth says you love me, but your heart and that Old Sixth System scheme every day to stab me to death. You escape first when the auction house explodes. You don’t care when your Junior Brother is struck by lightning. You don't even bother to pull me out when I fall into the water. Claiming you're tired and need to rest, yet you go off to enact a tearful reunion with the original female lead, your White Moonlight, displaying your deep affection! You're having a great time. Leaving me squatting on the ground, digging Poisonous Mushrooms for you until my hand cramps. Once I return to the Magic Realm, I'll send you to cultivate Magic Lotus! Yuezheng Yan sullenly returned to the Magic Realm. Until one day, he overheard a conversation between Lu Xingyan and the Old Sixth System. Old Sixth: Host, the Little Antagonist has betrayed Xiaoyao Peak and run off to the Magic Realm. We’ll replace him with a more obedient Little Antagonist for you~ Yuezheng Yan: Old Sixth, shut up! Senior Sister, don't replace me. I'm rolling back right now.

Ethan's head throbbed violently as he opened his eyes, his vision hazy and unfocused. A dull ringing filled his ears, drowning out his thoughts. "What’s happening…?" he thought, his mind sluggish, struggling to catch up with reality. One moment, he was asleep—or at least, he thought he was—and the next, searing pain forced him awake. His vision swam, shapes blurring together in a disorienting mess. But then, muffled noises filtered through the haze—frantic, panicked sounds. Someone was trying to scream, their voice smothered, choked by something. A cold shiver ran down his spine. As his sight gradually sharpened, Ethan's breath hitched. He was on all fours, looming over someone. A girl. Her body twisted and writhed beneath him, ropes biting into her wrists and ankles. Her mouth was gagged, muffling her cries. Her wide brown eyes, brimming with fear and fury, glared up at him. Ethan's body locked in place, his blood running cold. "What the…?" His mind reeled, thoughts slamming into each other in chaotic disarray. "What kind of bizarre dream is this?" Panic clawed at his chest. His breath came in ragged, uneven gasps as he scrambled backward, only to realize his limbs felt sluggish, uncooperative, like they didn’t belong to him. "Is this… is this some kind of twisted fantasy I never knew I had?" A sickening thought slithered through his mind, making his stomach churn. The girl's frantic squirming slowed for a moment, her gaze flickering with confusion as she took in his expression—his trembling hands, his wide, horrified eyes. But the fear returned just as quickly. She struggled harder, her body arching, her muffled screams rising in pitch. Ethan wanted to speak, to say something, anything, but before he could force out a word, a glowing blue window materialized before his eyes. His breath caught. A translucent, hovering screen? "What…?" Lines of glowing text scrolled across its surface. --- [System Activated…] [Host Confirmed.] [Simulating Previous Data…] Ethan wakes up in a mysterious world, bound by a curse that clouds his judgment and forces him into choices he never wanted to make. Struggling with guilt and responsibility, he must navigate the consequences of his actions while uncovering the truth behind the curse and his place in this strange new reality.

On a cold winter night, Mike opens his door to an unexpected guest—his distant and mysterious teacher, Serena. Seeking shelter for the night, she unknowingly brings a secrets with her. As strange events unfold in the quiet hours, Mike finds himself drawn into a mystery he never saw coming.

I am Rinette, and I feel I do not belong in this world. I thought it was just a teenage phase, but things took a turn. Maybe my daydreams or nightmares whatever you call it, became real..

Trapped in a locked concrete room with no memory, Lukas awakens to a chilling note: “You have 24 hours to confess.” A raspy voice from a rusted speaker delivers cryptic clues every hour, each one unraveling a dark past he can’t fully grasp—blood-stained hands, a river’s edge, and the faint echo of a scream. Amid the chaos of his fractured mind, one name shines through the fog: Raisa, a woman tied to him by love, betrayal, or something far worse. As glimpses of her warmth clash with visions of violence, Lukas struggles to piece together the truth. Is he a victim, a killer, or a pawn in a game he doesn’t understand? With time slipping away, the line between guilt and innocence blurs, and the final confession may leave more questions than answers—about Raisa, about himself, and about the door that waits beyond the 24th hour.

I really thought that I had never gain any superpowers. Usually at the age of 16, that is when it would start to manifest to every individual living on earth. But nothing happened with mine. Zero, Nada, Zilch. I've turned 16, 17 until 22, still nothing. So i thought I'm the only freak, in a world full of freak shows, from a kid displaying monstrous strength to a girl that can control every hair in her body. And I mean every hair. Ahem. I'm always alone, no friends, no parents... only massive debts. I work like a dog everyday as if it's my last, never even thought about daydreaming about anything. That is a luxury that is alien to me. Later I found out, dreaming is my superpowers. I can turn it to reality. But here is the catch... I'm not that.... creative.?

After her father was brutally murdered,Kaira Zenya became consumed by a burning desire for revenge. She was convinced that the youngest king of Yusari Kingdom,king Letuka was responsible for her father’s demise. Kaira planned to destroy the king’s life by feeding him a slow poison that will take his life after consuming in ten times,The king just have to consume the poison for that calculated period of time. But when unexpected secrets and lies began to surface,Kaira began to question the innocence of the King. And as the truth slowly uncovered,Kaira realized that she was targeting the wrong person for her revenge, by putting the king’s life at risk. would the king ever find out about Kaira’s plot? would the King take the complete dosage of the poison before the truth unveiled?.

For centuries, humanity and demons have clashed in a war that defies time itself. With the help of the Devas, gods of light, humanity once found hope of peace. But the Demon Lord’s final curse shattered that balance, and now the eternal battle has spilled into the modern world, threatening everything once again. Aramiya Ryuu thought he was just a normal high school student—until the day his quiet life began to unravel. Strange occurrences, unsettling visions, and a mysterious flame awakening within him pull Ryuu into a dangerous conflict he never asked for. As he struggles to make sense of his newfound powers, he’s drawn into the war between demons and humanity—a war with stakes higher than he can imagine. Guided by Ryoko, a fierce girl who seems to know more about his powers than she lets on, and Seichii, his ever-loyal best friend, Ryuu must navigate a world of hidden truths, ancient magic, and devastating betrayal. But as Ryuu fights to protect those he loves, he begins to uncover the secrets of his past—secrets that could reshape his destiny and tip the scales of the eternal war. With the fate of humanity hanging by a thread and powerful forces closing in, Ryuu must decide: will he rise as the hero the world needs, or will he be consumed by the flames of his own power? In a story where past and present collide, and love and vengeance intertwine, the eternal war begins anew.

Anakin wakes up with a countdown above his head—72 hours left to live. As he navigates his final days, old wounds resurface, love confessions are made, and buried secrets threaten to shatter everything. Can he find peace before time runs out

The story of ten magnificent beings. Merged and living in the same world. Despite their big differences and history. Samuel took the initiative to lead their team for a common purpose. And they are the first ever unity that came from both sides, either from evil or good. In this story, you will find how they will relate to and learn each other's culture. ᴅᴀᴛᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ: 09/03/22

Cerita murni dibuat dari hasil jerih payah pemikiranku sendiri dan berbeda dengan cerita lain yang bernafsu untuk balas dendam, disini aku menyuguhkan cerita seorang Amai gadis biasa yang telah disakiti tapi tidak ingin membalas dendam, dia hanya ingin terhindar dari nasib buruknya dan menjalani hari-harinya dengan baik seumur hidupnya. Kuy ikuti kisah perjuangannya! *** Amai Ru dikhianati oleh cinta pertamanya sekaligus calon suaminya yaitu Artsu Ma yang notabene adalah kakak tirinya, dan Amai difitnah secara keji sampai mengakibatkan Amai tewas secara mengenaskan oleh pembunuh bayaran yg di sewa oleh Artsu Ma dan kekasih gelapnya yaitu Rentzia dalam perjalanan menuju tempat pengasingan. Tiba-tiba Amai Ru terbangun dari tidurnya dan mendapati dirinya kembali ke masa lalu saat dirinya masih berusia 13 tahun. Akankah Amai Ru bisa merubah takdirnya?

Eighteen-year-old Luv ordinary life shatters when a brutal alien invasion descends, turning his world into chaos. He witnesses his mother's horrific death at the hands of the invaders, a trauma that leaves him reeling. Forced to flee, he joins terrified survivors in a cold, damp bunker, surrounded by the silent cries of traumatized children. The world he knew is gone, replaced by a terrifying new reality of alien destruction. He must now navigate this nightmare, grappling with grief and fear, as humanity faces an overwhelming threat.

Shen Chen starts living a life of unrestrained indulgence since marrying Shi Yu. The most beautiful lovers’ prattle she has ever heard is "I will punish those whom you have offended." Skit: “A handsome man delivered a parcel to your wife just now, Sir.” The young master acknowledged with a lazy “Mhm.” Half an hour later, all courier companies in the city go belly up. "Your wife has offended someone, Sir." "Mhm." Ten minutes later, that person is left to die in a desolate mountain.

[ Read 50 Chapters ahead at patreon.com/DaoistMist ] Heterodox paths lead to a bad end? Without cultivating the Golden Core, one cannot attain immortality? Then tell me, esteemed True Lords, if I refine this incorruptible corpse into a Golden Core and transform it into a Nascent Soul, how will you respond? Unorthodox Path: Corpse Cultivation Secret Art: Corpse Mutation Cheat Ability: Daily Settlement Panel ... 【Daily Settlement!】 【Burying corpses in the Death Grounds for six hours: continuously absorbing corpse energy and death energy. Panel EXP +1, corpse energy +6, death energy +6.】 【Raising corpses in an extremely Yin environment for eight hours: panel EXP +1, corpse mutation EXP +6, corpse-raiser EXP +1.】 [ Read 50 Chapters ahead at patreon.com/DaoistMist ]

When justice fails, vengeance takes its place. After his daughter Vanessa suffers a tragic fate at the hands of those she trusted, Horris turns to the one thing more powerful than the law—something ancient, something forbidden. With a single curse, he condemns the world to a slow, merciless death. No one is spared. A nameless plague spreads, twisting flesh, corrupting minds, and reducing order to chaos. As civilization crumbles, the truth becomes clear: this is no ordinary disease. It is retribution. And in a world where the guilty walk free, no one is truly innocent. ... Hours Later… Darius arrived at the hospital, and what he saw terrified him. Dozens of people lay writhing in agony, blood gushing from every opening in their bodies. Reporters, paramedics, and police officers surrounded the area, trying to make sense of the outbreak. “We’re here live at Stanbridge National Hospital, where it appears a deadly disease has broken out,” a reporter said, speaking into the camera. “Symptoms include uncontrollable screaming and severe bleeding from the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.” Darius’ heart pounded. His mind kept flashing back to Horris’ curse. The Doombringer. He scanned the scene and finally spotted Betty, sitting in an ambulance. Stephan lay unconscious on a stretcher beside her. He rushed forward, but the paramedics blocked his path. “That’s my wife!” he protested. “I need to see if she’s okay!” “Sir, now’s not the time,” a paramedic said. “There’s an outbreak, and we have no idea how it spreads. For your safety—and for everyone else’s—we advise you to leave immediately.” “Please, I have to see them,” Darius begged. Before the paramedic could respond, Darius noticed something crawling on the man’s shoulder. “There’s something on you—” The paramedic turned his head—just as the worm leaped onto his neck. The second it burrowed into his skin, the man’s body seized up. A strangled scream tore from his lips as blood exploded from his eyes, mouth, and nose. Darius staggered back in horror. Everywhere he looked, people were screaming. Even the reporter who had been live was now convulsing on the ground, her camera abandoned beside her. A single word echoed in Darius’ mind. Doombringer.

An unprecedented celestial event in the long history of earth and humanity occurred, a series of events that began with an unknown celestial body circling the world faster than anything else. The events started by the celestial body, brought unprecedented changes. When fantasies and daydreams come to life. The balance of power in the world is no longer the same. At the beginning of the time change, Flora received a system panel to eliminate the world's enemies. Flora had little choice but to accept the mission from the system panel. [ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION] [ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION] [FLORA.... YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO ELIMINATE THE WORLD'S ENEMY] [YOUR MAIN TASK IS TO KILL THE WORLD'S ENEMY] The main issues that concern Flora after getting the mission are who gave her this system panel, who or what is this world enemy and what will happen in the future so that she has to kill the world enemy.

"THE WORLD IS GOING TO END IN THE NEXT 1 HOUR." That’s it. No explanations. No solutions. Just a death sentence for the entire planet. And with those words, the world went mad. Screams filled the streets. Cars crashed, fires raged, prayers turned into sobs. People begged, fought, held onto the ones they loved—while others ran, desperate for one last chance to be with the person that mattered most. Karan was in Lonavala. Supriya was in Mumbai. Two hours apart. But they had only one. The roads were jammed, the world was falling apart, but he didn’t care. He had to get to her. If it meant running until his legs gave out, stealing a bike, dodging through riots and flames—so be it. He just wanted to see her. One last time. And Supriya? She wasn’t going to wait. If he was running to her, she would run to him. Even if it was impossible. Even if time was against them. They weren’t trying to escape the end. They weren’t trying to survive. They just wanted to reach each other. To hold each other. Just once. Before everything disappeared. One hour. A dying world. Two people fighting against time itself. Will they make it? Or will the end come before they do? The countdown has begun.

Zero had played the game 'Star Dust' for all his life and gave up everything for it, he had completed it at the cost of his life. And his wish was granted, he got transmigrated to the world of that game. But everything turns out to change, and his information is no longer reliable. Because of his ignorance to this fact he faces many obstacles on his journey to find new meaning in life.

When Elias Mercer wakes up in a hospital with no memory, covered in blood, and holding a cryptic note, his life takes an unexpected turn. Unable to recall his past, Elias is thrust into a world of conspiracy, manipulation, and supernatural forces. A mysterious woman claims to be his only ally, revealing that Elias’s memories have been erased as part of an ancient project by the Council—a powerful, secretive organization that has been pulling the strings behind history’s most significant events for centuries. As Elias starts to uncover the truth about his past, he learns that he’s not just a victim of the Council’s mind-altering experiments—he is the key to stopping them. But the more he remembers, the more dangerous his situation becomes. The Council will stop at nothing to eliminate him, and the line between friend and foe begins to blur as Elias is forced to confront his own identity and the dark secrets he’s been buried under. In a race against time, Elias must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems, uncovering hidden truths about the supernatural, crime, and his own fractured psyche. As the Vanishing Hour—the moment of ultimate reckoning—approaches, Elias must decide whether to embrace the past he can’t remember or fight against the forces that want to rewrite everything he is.

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I wrote these sonnets, poems, and quotes; in the darkest hours of my life and I hope some of you could relate. I write with all the love and joy I have for writing, just because I don't publish anything doesn't I still don't write behind closed doors.

"When your bride candidate is a godkiller, a cyberghost, and the paradox of time itself, the countdown to the wedding becomes the death knell for humanity." Archaeologist Alex Carter never imagined that a mysterious crystal he dug up in Turkey would be a betrothal gift from an ancient god. With the 72-hour countdown burned into his retina, three "brides" from parallel worlds force their way into his life: Lilith, the memory witch of Eternal Night City, the red-headed death who weaves traps with the fragments of other people's lives; Elena, the mechanical wanted criminal of Cyberyuan Ruins, a dark humorist whose brain has been replaced by 30% of the ancient god's tentacles; The paradoxical samurai Michiko of Sakura Knife country, the evil god suppressed by the family for generations is the object she must marry. In this twisted doomsday engagement, Alex discovers an even harsher truth: Each "bride" is a carefully nurtured switch for the end of the world by the ancient gods, and he is just a breathing chip in the gods' game plate.

Huh where am I. “Welcome princess I been expecting you my wife,” Huh the general what is she doing here and she wants me to be her wife I only woken up on this body a few hours ago what is going to happen to me. Find out soon.

In that dreary tower, do you see it? Those stars. Lathell is an aristocrat from the Caileid Dukedom, he was given the golden spoon since birth. From that, he turned into the worst, a playboy and a narcissist, rampaging every bar and brothel he can set his eyes on. His family, enough with his antics kicked him out of the mansion and disowned him. After he got banished, he immediately gets attacked by gangsters. But fortunately he gets saved by a blue haired priest, which introduces him to the mercenary guild, the 'Daydreamers Corp'. Can he redeem himself with his new allies? Or will he fall into more despair? So uhh guys this is my first time writing a novel not a fanfic, so uhhh wish me luck and send me some stones if yall have em!! Rizz.hehe Also Might update this once every 2 days or so cause of school and stuff yknow

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely…" Man, these words are simple yet very true. The one who said these words must have really been… "corrupted," hehe. Does power corrupt? Maybe. But why? Is it power's very nature to corrupt? If that's true, does that mean everyone who has power is… corrupted? And if they are, then how much? Partially, slightly, or fully? Who, then, is the most corrupt? Is it the police, who have the power of law over the people who break it? Or is it the military, with the power of weapons? Or is it the politicians, controlling the police, the military, and the infamous red buttons? Or perhaps it's the people who fund those politicians—those who control everything from the shadows. To know who is the most corrupt, we need to figure out who is the most powerful. If I asked a random person, "Who's the most powerful being?" they'd probably answer with one word: God. Well, it makes sense. I mean, God Himself says in His holy scriptures that He is the source of all power. The most powerful being there was, is, and will ever be. If He is the source of all power... And if power's very nature is to corrupt... Then does that mean "God," the source of all power, is also the source of all corruption?! I rubbed the back of my neck, my lips twitching into a nervous smile. Probably not, but then again… Angels, the second most powerful beings, worship God and cannot disobey Him. At least in Islam, they can't. Christianity? Well, that's a whole different ballgame. So I don't know—maybe. But what about the people who believe in God? There are plenty of radicals out there. I mean, I've seen enough news stories about people blowing themselves up in the name of God. Killing others in His name. Some even believe they're chosen by God, so they kill for Him. Are they believers in God? Corrupted by the Devil? Or enlightened beings who see something my dumb self doesn't? I squinted, tapping my fingers rhythmically against my thigh. Man, I don't know about Hell, but after all these blasphemous thoughts, I don't think God's letting me into Heaven either. Now, everyone's probably wondering, Why are you talking about these blasphemous things? Well, it's my grandma's fault. "What did she do?" Nothing! It's not what she did—it's what she said. When I was little, my grandma used to say, "If you have nothing to do, think about God." So, technically, it's her fault. Title: The Duke's Youngest Son Is Unbearable Asher, the youngest son of an esteemed archduke, is infamous for his arrogance, sharp tongue, and reckless demeanor. To the outside world, he’s the epitome of a spoiled noble, but beneath the façade lies a storm of confusion and turmoil. Memories of a past life on Earth haunt him, colliding with his current existence, and leaving him questioning the very fabric of reality. A dungeon raid at Aetherion Academy turns into a life-altering event when a rivalry with the commoner prodigy, Elvin, spirals out of control. Left for dead, Asher experiences his first "awakening," a mysterious phenomenon that not only heals his shattered ether core but also grants him the power to manipulate space and time. His revival raises more questions than answers—why was he brought back, and what does this awakening truly mean? Asher’s newfound abilities catapult him into a world of intrigue, where nobles play dangerous games, ancient secrets resurface, and shadowy powers stir in the background. His abrasive personality and sharp wit make him enemies at every turn, but it also hides the growing weight of responsibility and guilt he carries. With each stage of his awakening, Asher’s abilities grow stronger, moving from controlling objects and altering the physical world to rewriting the very concept of time itself. But with great power comes consequences, and the line between saving the world and destroying it becomes increasingly blurred. join Asher in this journey.

Zhang Ye, a delusional yet fiercely ambitious college graduate, dreams of becoming the world’s greatest star—despite being a nobody in reality. On the eve of his make-or-break radio host interview, he stumbles into a surreal game that promises to rewrite his destiny. Armed with a mysterious "Random Modification of Real-World Background" reward, Zhang Ye must navigate absurd challenges, inflated lies, and a reality-bending system to transform his wildest fantasies into fame. But can a chronic daydreamer survive the highest difficulty setting of life itself?

When you've lived a life veiled by the most mediocre illusions, the highs and lows that eventually confront you feel even more impactful. This story is of a boy, who unbeknownst to himself, is a catalyst in a war much grander than his troubles, and even his existence. Leaving behind a mother who challenged forces beyond her comprehension, for a lineage that hasn't seen the light ever since it stepped into the abyss. This is a journey of discovery, love, deceit, and pursuit of the truth.

BY THE EDGE OF THE SPEAR is a saga of Africa, a tale of conflict and love, unbreakable bonds, magic and the wonder of the African experience. It follows the mighty deeds of several heroes and heroines. The story is set 300 hundred years ago in East Africa where three communities are in conflict. The Maarati are pastoralists while the Anyaga are farmers. The two have had an uneasy co-existence with regular feuding for many years. Then enter the third force, the Nkolwane, who are sweeping everything in their path as they expand from the south, using both wizards (called Innaxzi) and warriors. The story follows the adventures of our hero Kiama, a youth who, though quite weak in warrior skills, is nevertheless quite strong in the arcane arts, something that he doesn’t know about until he is “awakened” by an old woman. The Maarati and Anyaga communities ascertain through their seers that there is a community from the south that is destroying all other communities in their path. They decide to unite their forces to combat this common threat. Kiama is one of the few who will have an intimate but painful knowledge of the southern enemy early on. The two communities marshal their might both arcane and force of arms to counter their enemy. We have Muniu and Runo of the Anyaga, mighty warriors with something to prove, and then there’s Lerionka, regiment commander of the Maarati and his beloved and beautiful Ntalei, their love beset by so many obstacles. There is Lengoibon, also regiment commander and a vicious rival of lerionka, there is Mukungu, a crafty, evil and cunning elder of Anyaga. Need I mention Kui, beautiful, proud, and oh so gifted lady of the Anyaga, Uloziba the stunningly beautiful Innaxzzi spy and scout of the Nkolwane, Wangari seer of Anyaga, and Samute the Oloibon of Maarati, each unique and powerful. This tale has not been told. This tale will now be told. This tale will keep you riveted to your seat. We promise you that.