No Matter How I Look

"Hold on..." The rustling of falling clothes magnifies under the silence of the night. Lying in the midst of torn corpses and bloody soil the couple entwines under the moon. Protected only by the clothes spread out beneath her the young woman shivers. Feeling the touch of his slippery tongue running across the curve of her back. "Wait." She murmurs... "I can't." The man answers as callused hands slip into the fabrics of her dress. It's not that, she tries but unable to express. "They're... watching..." The man laughs instead, "is this another way for you to reject me?" No. That's not it the young woman thought as she listens to the voices overhead. "Hey! Move over, I can't see!" "See?! What are you watching!? Roll to the side, she's my representative!" "Shut up! I can't hear the sounds!!" "Calm down everyone." Tears gather at the corner of her eyes as the young lady listen to the conversation above. Biting on her lips she really wanted to shout to the sky, "you shameless deities!! Stop watching!!!"

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

Mengisahkan seorang gadis petakilan yang agresif dan selalu menjadi figuran dalam cerita orang orang. Suatu hari ia mengalami penculikan namun anehnya dia terbangun di tempat yang asing di atas rerumputan yang bisa bicara. Dunia baru yang ia pijak mengharuskan dia menyelesaikan misi, yaitu mencari pangeran untuk ia nikahi.

“The greatest villain in the world? That’s me?!” Kade, a struggling actor, wakes up in a strange fantasy land where everyone thinks he is Kaedus, a feared Dark Lord destined to rule or be defeated by the heroes. With no idea how to use magic or fight, Kade decides to rely on his acting skills to survive. It seems easy enough, until his "loyal" minions start scheming, the hero’s party begins closing in, and the prophecy about his downfall might actually be true. Pretending to be a villain was supposed to be simple, but staying alive might cost Kade more than he ever imagined.

Spiritual Qi Resurgence, Gods descending? Continuous disasters, all living beings suffering? What does it have to do with me? I'm just a patient with an incurable disease, who's been given up on treatment and has a countdown to death. Embarking on the path of exorcising demons and annihilating immortals with my crippled body is not for the sake of protecting my family and country, but because the hazardous duty pay is too tempting, especially the compensation... "This Evil Gods profession system is cursed, even if there's smooth progress in the early stages, the practitioners will eventually commit suicide..." "Give me a set." "This Demon Sword poisons its user and has already taken ninety-nine lives..." "Give me two, and also that man-eating demonic helmet, soul-devouring blood claws, get me a set." "This Magic Potion is harmful to heaven and earth..." "Enough talk, I'll take them all!" However, the problem is, why am I still alive after taking on all these high-risk missions, stepping on every risk, and doing every deadly task? 【Congratulations, congratulations! Ranked first among the Top Ten Heroes Who Moved the World...】 "...Heavens, wasn't the average life expectancy in this line of work three and a half years? I've been here for one cycle of three years after another, I'm almost an S-level hunter, the first of the top ten heroes! Why am I still alive? I just want to make an honor sacrifice, scam some compensation! Is that so hard?!"

To keep it simple, and short, our protagonist was someone who couldn't use any magic in a world where everyone could. Until, an apple fell onto his head, and he remembered that he was a scientist in his previous life. To dismantle, analyze and synthesize is what he was known for, and exactly what he was going to do in this wonderful fantasy world where the laws of physics didn't matter. Bless be to the man who figured out the laws of magic instead. After all, what use is a fireball, when you can analyze, and dismantle it before it's even being cast?

You are the player who chooses their path. Whatever you choose you will become strong in this world. as it is. you can cheat, lie, but one thing you can't do. All that you know is true and all that you remember will fade within time. remember yourself and your choices. because you are the player and this is very simple. Survive.

After a mysterious cosmic failure, a tiny, ancient spacefaring being bound to the forces of dark matter and energy crashes onto Earth and inadvertently integrates itself into the brain of Antonio "Tony" Williams, a middle-aged Marine veteran turned gig worker in Santa Monica. This chance encounter transforms Tony's ordinary life into something extraordinary as the being, nicknamed "Roomie," begins to repair itself by enhancing Tony's mind and body with abilities far beyond human limits. Together, Tony and Roomie navigate the intricacies of their shared consciousness, with Tony gaining an unparalleled understanding of the universe’s fundamental forces—dark matter and dark energy. As Tony’s powers grow, so do his responsibilities, forcing him to balance his evolving identity with his relationships, especially with his fiercely loyal girlfriend, Jay, who struggles to reconcile the man she loves with the extraordinary being he’s becoming. As Tony’s bond with Roomie deepens, he embarks on an intense journey of self-mastery, training to manipulate dark matter and eventually create the building blocks of the universe itself. With Roomie’s guidance, Tony begins constructing atoms from scratch, learning to harness his newfound abilities while grappling with the weight of his transformations. But as the pair uncover the secrets of the cosmos, Tony must face the challenges of integrating his superhuman abilities into his life, all while understanding the profound implications of wielding the universe’s most powerful forces. In a story that blends science fiction with human connection, The Dark Matter Sage explores what it means to grow, adapt, and take responsibility for unimaginable power.

Ben adalah seorang pria playboy yang sering bergonta-ganti pasangan. Dengan wajah tampannya, ia mampu meluluhkan hati para wanita. Namun, di tengah kebiasaannya bermain-main dengan wanita, ia harus menghadapi serangan para musuh. Hidupnya berubah menjadi penuh ancaman. Seorang Briella muncul dalam hidup Ben. Wanita itu berhasil membuat Ben bertekuk lutut. Briella tidak semudah itu menerima cinta Ben. Ia tahu seperti apa kelakuan Ben dengan wanita lainnya. Di balik sosok Briella yang cantik dan menawan, ternyata ada sebuah kenyataan yang tak terduga yang membuat Ben tidak bisa bersama dengan wanita itu. Siapakah Briella yang sebenarnya? Masalah demi masalah berlarut-larut hingga Ben harus memutuskan, apakah ia akan lebih memilih keluarganya atau Briella? Dari cara wanita itu menatapnya, Ben tahu bahwa Briella pun mencintainya. Mampukah Ben mendapatkan wanita itu? The Look Of Love. Sequel dari buku "Milly's First Love." Silakan follow IG saya: santi_sunz9 Hanya di Webnovel. PERHATIAN! 21+ KHUSUS DEWASA Buku ini banyak mengandung konten dewasa, mohon bijaksana dalam memilih bacaan Anda.

A weak, powerless boy in a modern-medieval world of monsters, powers, magic, and guns, on his way to become the strongest man in the world, but at what cost...? (WARNING: THIS NOVEL CONTAINS DARK, ADULT THEMES)

The story follows a successful event planner, Emma, who has given up on love after a string of failed relationships. She's focused on her career and is determined to make her business a success. However, when she meets her new client, the handsome and charming billionaire, Alexander, she finds herself falling for him despite her best efforts to resist. As they work together to plan a high-profile wedding, Emma and Alexander must navigate their growing feelings for each other, all while dealing with the challenges of their respective pasts and the pressure of their high-stakes careers. In the end, true love saves the day, and Emma and Alexander find their happily ever after.

From a young age, Sally's life has followed a well-worn path, guided by her family's deep faith and expectations for her to dedicate herself to a life of purity. But when Justin enters her world, everything shifts. Now, Sally is caught between two powerful forces: her devotion to family and faith, and a desire she can no longer ignore. Every secret moment with him deepens her struggle, weighed down by guilt and longing. As tensions rise, Sally faces an impossible choice: uphold her family’s wishes, or risk everything to follow the call of her heart.

The boy I revered as a deity forever remained at the height of his splendor—eighteen years old. He perished in that lush midsummer, filled with the chirping of cicadas and the rustling of verdant leaves. Yet, I am missing the memory of his death. Caught between dream and reality, I returned to the year of his eighteenth summer. I longed to dream an eternal dream from which I would never awaken. But when dreams dissolve into reality, and illusions fade into desolation, I realize it was all a fleeting illusion. Seeing the boy standing between dream and reality, his anxious voice called out to me. Unconsciously, I watched everything around me shift and transform. Was it the deity who saved me, or was it I who saved the deity?

a man who is the weakest swordsman in a swordsman village

*All Characters, Notions, and Themes are a work of fiction* In a world governed by physical power, strength, and Magical Ability, James finds himself at the top of the hierarchy with everything a man could ask for Money, Prestige, Political Power, and Freedom. Unfortunately, his perfect reign doesn’t last long and an unexpected event causes him to be transmigrated into a new world through a pitiful death. James is reborn into a realm of supremacy and struggle, where each world is its own pillar, lifting up the central station of magic… The upper realm. 7 Monarchs, 7 Seats, and a Tournament of Power - a competition worth everything. Does he have what it takes to occupy all the seats and have all the worlds at the palm of his hands? Or will he be held back by revenge, lust, and death? Follow James on his new journey, to once again reach the top of the food chain and become the Strongest Sovereign... ========= A/N: The first couple of chapters aren't the greatest due to my lack of experience when I first started writing, this caused the pacing and planning of the first few chaps to be flawed. Therefore, some readers may be disinterested to read after this point but I strongly do urge you to carry on reading. After the time skip, the Story, Plot, and characters, all get better and become much more fledged out. Enjoy Reading!

In a world where power and prestige are everything, Akita Matsumoto is content with his role as a background character at the prestigious Arcanis Academy. Surrounded by prodigies and future heroes, he’s just another face in the crowd — and he plans to keep it that way. But when his unusual Essence Weaving ability, Coin Flip, starts drawing unwanted attention, Akita quickly finds himself entangled in the academy’s chaotic undercurrents. Coin Flip is as unpredictable as it sounds: one flip can grant Akita incredible strength, while the next could curse him with bizarre debuffs. This unreliable power should’ve cemented his status as a harmless nobody. Instead, it places him at the center of a storm involving rival students, powerful mages, and sinister forces lurking in the shadows of the academy. Thrown into dangerous duels, school politics, and high-stakes tournaments, Akita is forced to navigate the cutthroat world of the academy’s elite. Alongside enigmatic allies like Elara Moonshadow, a lethal assassin with a hidden agenda, and Lira Starfall, a prodigy mage whose powers are as mysterious as her smile, Akita learns that staying unnoticed might be harder than he thought. As threats both internal and external converge on the academy, Akita’s chaotic abilities may be the key to survival — but only if he can learn to harness them before they tear him apart. With his every move dictated by a coin toss, Akita must find his own path between hero and villain, forging alliances, outwitting rivals, and, most importantly, trying to stay alive in a world that’s anything but predictable. In a school of legends and prodigies, how does a ‘mob character’ like Akita Matsumoto find his place? By embracing the chaos.

Hidup tidak pernah, dan tak ada yang berjalan lurus. Setiap orang memiliki beban dan masalahnya sendiri. Tak ada yang tahu perjuangan di balik senyuman atau keindahan yang tampak di luar. Karina, seorang gadis yang selalu iri pada kehidupan kembarannya, Kerina, mencoba mengikuti jejak sang saudara, berharap dapat hidup seperti yang selalu ia impikan. Namun, apakah usaha Karina akan berhasil? Apakah ia bisa meraih kehidupan yang selama ini ia dambakan? Karina berjuang melawan pandangan orang-orang yang selalu menilai dirinya buruk. Apakah mungkin ia bisa mengubah cara orang melihatnya, bahkan mendapatkan perhatian dan kasih sayang yang selama ini diabaikan? Takdir dan masa depan selalu penuh misteri. Kadang, apa yang kita harapkan tak sesuai dengan kenyataan yang ada. Namun, bisakah Karina menemukan jalan untuk mengubah takdirnya? Apa yang akan terjadi pada Karina selanjutnya?

In the dark, unforgiving world of werewolf politics, Evie Montgomery is thrust into a dangerous power struggle after the sudden death of her father, the Alpha of the prestigious Northern Pack. With enemies closing in from every side, and Lucian Blackthorn, a ruthless Alpha from a rival pack, determined to seize control, Evie must fight not only for survival but for the legacy of her family. But when the truth about her heritage begins to surface, Evie learns that she’s the key to more than just the Northern Pack’s future. A mysterious curse has bound her pack for centuries, and only she can break it. As her powers awaken in the heat of battle, Evie discovers that her destiny is intertwined with those she once thought were enemies. With alliances shifting, betrayals looming, and long-hidden secrets coming to light, Evie must decide who she can trust and how far she’s willing to go to protect her pack—and herself. The question isn’t just who will rule—but who will survive.

With the passing of Huroko Anaki, a man bound by the confines of an incurable terminal illness, the chapter of his human existence seemed to draw to a close. Yet, as his final breath escaped him, an inexplicable twist of fate unfolded: Huroko found himself reincarnated, not as a human, but as a snake. Emerging into this new form, Huroko discovered himself endowed with extraordinary abilities, surpassing the boundaries of mortal limitations. High-tier skills, previously unimaginable, now coursed through his serpentine being. However, amidst this newfound power and the prospect of a fresh beginning, a lingering question loomed: Would Huroko finally find solace and contentment in this unconventional second chance at life?

This story is about a middle aged man called Daniel Wright, a person looking for something special, cultivation wasn’t it.

"I'm not saving humanity because I want to heal it, I'm saving humanity so I can heal the wounds that it has left." A young boy who now goes by the name 'dark' was a child born with the 'demon kings mark', and is set to live in a cruel, and unfair world, filled with nothing but misery, until one day him and his mother were both killed by an unsuspecting man. Dark later re-awakens in a black void, which is only filled up with him, a purple orb, and a mysterious voice that echoes throughout the void. He then peers inside the unusual disturbing orb, and inside it he witnesses his mother die over 1000 times until he finally gives in..