Harlan Cycle Price

Xianxian-ish style (more or less) cultivation novel. A birthday gift to my dear brother Tom.

Scarlett is getting interviewed, though this is nothing new for her, it's the first time the superstar reveals the reason she doesn't date and is known to be a heart breaker.

Freedom is not without its price, for it is born through suffering. Pain and liberation are inseparably intertwined, and escaping pain is not an option—only by embracing it can one truly break free. In the depths of torment, one discovers that true freedom lies not in avoiding the chains, but in transcending them. One such person is Alypos, who seeks freedom.

Reborn as the adored daughter of a duke, Leticia seems to have it all: love, friendship, and wealth—until a mysterious girl shatters her world, stealing everything she holds dear. Consumed by jealousy and betrayal, Leticia’s desperate actions lead to her tragic death. "Thank God," she whispers with her last breath, "at least now I can sleep peacefully." But when Leticia wakes again, she’s horrified to find herself in the past, with no desire to live or to be loved. "No... This can't be real," she gasps, her heart racing. "I don’t want to live through this again. I can’t." Haunted by the future she knows is coming, Leticia feels only despair. She wants neither revenge nor to reclaim her old life; all she craves is an escape from her fate—a way to die peacefully without reliving the pain that once destroyed her. "Just let me go," she mutters, her eyes hollow. "I don’t want to fight anymore." Can Leticia break free from her tragic cycle, or is she doomed to repeat her suffering?

In a world where time itself is both a cage and a cycle, there is a truth darker than any shadow cast by the moon. Some things are destined to repeat, no matter how desperately one struggles to break free. Some souls are born to live their lives in endless loops, chained by forces they cannot understand, no matter how much they fight. This is the story of Sora, a boy whose existence has been twisted by the hands of fate and whose every step has been marked by an unseen puppeteer. Orphaned and alone, he exists at the intersection of broken dreams and painful truths, caught in a web of manipulation and dark secrets. From the moment he lost his parents under mysterious circumstances, Sora has been thrust into a world that holds no mercy. The cycle that binds him, and the others who are trapped within it, is more than a mere repetition of events. It is a curse, a force beyond their control, that shapes their lives and their deaths. But Sora refuses to accept his fate. With a heart full of anger, grief, and determination, he seeks to uncover the truth—about his parents, the mysterious forces controlling his life, and the dark entity known only as the Puppeteer. Alongside him is Dena, a girl who has also been scarred by the cycle and by the choices of others. Together, they fight not only for survival but for a chance to change the path they are on. Yet, in this world where every choice feels like a trap and every moment is both fleeting and eternal, Sora must confront the question that haunts him: Is it truly possible to break free, or is he doomed to repeat his fate, no matter what? Fated is a tale of love and loss, of power and manipulation, and of the relentless pursuit of freedom. It is a story about what it means to truly be free—if such a thing is even possible in a world that seems intent on making sure we remain prisoners of our own histories. The path ahead is uncertain, the stakes higher than ever before, and the price of freedom—if it exists—could be more than any of them are willing to pay. Welcome to the world of Fated. Where fate is not a gift but a curse, and even those who fight the hardest may find that they are nothing more than pieces in a game they cannot escape.

In a dark and dangerous world, Juliette finds herself in a harrowing situation when she is attacked by a man who embodies the brutality of a society that preys on the weak. As she pleads for her life, a mysterious and powerful entity intervenes, dragging her attacker into the depths of the earth. This creature, however, is not a savior but a monstrous being that demands a steep price for its intervention. Juliette, terrified and desperate, engages in a haunting dialogue with the nameless entity, grappling with her fear and confusion. As she realizes the creature's intentions, she is faced with a horrifying choice: to submit to its grotesque desires or face an even worse fate. In a moment of despair, she offers herself willingly, hoping to escape the torment of her situation. The entity transforms her into a nightmarish version of herself, stripping away her humanity and dignity. As she grapples with her new monstrous form, Juliette is forced to confront the reality of her existence as a prisoner to this abomination. Despite the horror of her transformation, she recognizes that the creature saved her from a worse fate, leading her to a complex relationship of gratitude and revulsion. Ultimately, Juliette's story is one of survival in a world where power dynamics dictate the lives of the vulnerable. She is left to navigate her new identity and the twisted bond she shares with the monster that saved her, reflecting on the harsh realities of a society that often leaves women with no choice but to submit to the whims of those who hold power over them

Cornelia's past from the story "The Price of Love" and her present and future.

A Shattered Realm By Honsirtom In a world fractured by ancient magic, Sirt, a street-smart thief, stumbles upon a powerful shard—a relic tied to the mysterious Essence Cycle. With it, he becomes a target of both shadowy creatures and rival forces vying for control of its power. Guided reluctantly by the enigmatic Elara and the haunted Anya, Sirt is thrust into a realm of danger and intrigue where the rules of survival are constantly rewritten. As the trio navigates a desolate wasteland filled with crumbling ruins, unpredictable magic, and relentless adversaries, Sirt must confront his past and embrace a destiny he never sought. But the shard's power comes at a cost. To wield it is to risk losing oneself to its pull—and the echoes of those who failed before him. As allies and enemies blur, Sirt must decide whether to master the shard or be consumed by it, all while uncovering the truth behind the Essence Cycle and the broken world it has left in its wake. Will Sirt become a savior, or will he shatter under the weight of a realm already crumbling?

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

Was i born as a cosmic mistake?, salih is destined to be the catalyst for a catastrophic war—a reality that the universe tries to correct again and again. Each time salih evades her predestined death, another innocent life is claimed in her place. But salih refuses to accept her fate. Haunted by memories of her past lives and the trail of destruction in her wake, Salih discovers she’s not alone. Rayan, a soul intertwined with hers through countless cycles, holds the key to unraveling the mystery of Salih’s existence. Rayan, however, harbors his own agenda, one rooted in bitterness and betrayal from lifetimes past. In a race against time, the two must navigate a web of karmic debts, twisted fates, and the boundaries of morality. Can Salih find a way to end the cycle of death without surrendering to her destiny? Or will her very existence continue to steal the lives of those she holds dear? the book "ripples of My Stolen Life" is a poignant and thrilling exploration of identity, destiny, and the price of survival.

Fade was a legendary assassin that could kill just about anyone, as long as the price was right and the reason was just. One day as he was reminiscing about his life when he lost someone important, he fell asleep. When he woke up he was in a weird place, a different body, a different world.

The Price of Divinity is a powerful exploration of divinity, empathy, and the cost of power. As Note becomes one with the pain of his followers, he learns that to truly understand humanity, he must first sacrifice everything he knows about himself.

Because of the small mistakes she made during her life, Shirley Aschenford died full of regrets and was sent back to the past. The first thing she saw after her regression was her husband, whom she now knew suffered from temporary muteness due to a traumatic event, staring at her with a piercing gaze! He was an incredibly kind, loving, and patient husband—the very one she had madly tried to divorce in her first life. However! ["I’ve already signed it."] Something was different about her husband this time. ["It feels great to separate from you sooner …."] Her husband, Escar Aschenford, who in her first life had tried desperately to stop their divorce, now .... ["… 'Ex-Wife.’"] … Happily and with a beaming smile, signed the divorce papers as quickly as possible!

The journey of Kuyo Iwatane, filled with endless cycles of despair of hope. Though, with this life story in his hands, will he able to rewrite it all?

[This is the reboot of Qaya: the tale of the singular duo] In a kingdom ruled by ruthless power and shrouded in secrets, Qaya finds herself entangled in the web of King Awin’s dark ambitions. As a skilled operative coerced into destroying innocent lives, she’s promised freedom in exchange for a final act of betrayal. But just when she begins to hope for her release, fate deals a fatal blow. Awakening in the body of Mahalia Heris—a noblewoman from a family once loyal to the very king she despises—Qaya is granted a second chance. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, haunted by the past and surrounded by those who believe she is someone else, she realizes the power of her new position. With her knowledge of Awin’s treachery and the resources of the Heris family, Qaya seizes this unexpected opportunity to right her wrongs, seek redemption, and ultimately bring down the man who once held her captive. But can she balance the pursuit of vengeance with the weight of her new identity? Or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?

Imagine holding in your hand a coin capable of granting your deepest desire. Wealth, power, salvation—whatever you wished for could be yours. But with each gift, there’s a price, and the coin always collects its due. For centuries, these coins have slipped through history, moving from hand to hand, their existence whispered in myths and half-forgotten stories. Five coins, forged by ancient deities, meant to bring balance to the world, now corrupted by greed and chaos. Each coin holds immense power—enough to save a life, topple a kingdom, or reshape reality. But their power comes at a cost, and those who wield them are marked, bound to a cycle of violence and survival. Dax never wanted a coin. A young man with no destiny and no ambition, thrust into a world of ruthless seekers, monstrous creatures, and twisted wielders, Dax must learn the coin’s secrets to survive. Beside him stands Vern Leery, a weary veteran of the coin’s curse, who has seen what it takes—and what it costs—to wield its power. Together, they face the creatures drawn to the coin’s energy, the enigmatic Seekers hunting them, and the terrifying knowledge that the coins are not done with them yet. What would you wish for? And more importantly, what would you give to keep it?

Neris Truide was born with the legendary purple jewel eyes of the ancient warrior Elandria. Despite this, her peers at the noble academy bully her mercilessly, destroying her self-esteem. Adopted by the wealthy and powerful duke Elandria because of her jewel eyes, Neris eventually marries Crown Prince Abelus―only to be pushed aside for his mistress Megara, who led the bullying at school. Neris's life ends at age thirty when she is poisoned by her adoptive sister Valentin. However, instead of dying, she wakes up back at age twelve with her memories of her previous life intact. Enrolled at the academy once more, she sets about exacting revenge on those who ostracized, assaulted, and ultimately murdered her. But she didn't expect that in this life, she'd cross paths with Cledwyn Maindulante, the cunning future ruler of the north. As a determined Neris sets out to make her enemies suffer―and prevent her murder―will Cledwyn turn out to be a dangerous foe, or her closest ally ever?

Genre: Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Supernatural, Crime Main Theme: A gripping, dark tale of a protagonist drawn into an inescapable cycle of fate and sin. As the investigation unfolds, they uncover secrets, confront their own hidden past, and eventually face a powerful antagonist who controls both sin and fate. This antagonist manipulates lives with sinister precision, using their power to create irreversible tragedies and altering the course of history itself.

One unexpected heat cycle. One irresistible Alpha. And one unforgettable night. I never expected that single night to turn into the worst nightmare of my life. Not only did I get ghosted, I ended up getting imprinted. To make things even worse, the man in question turned out to be Choi Haejun—my friend’s ex-gangster uncle with an ego as big as the sky. Fueled by rage, I stormed into his office, determined to set things straight. But to my disbelief, the arrogant jerk doesn’t even remember who I am. “Who are you?” “...What?” And if that wasn’t enough, his next words nearly made me snap: “As I said, weren’t we in a business-like relationship?” ‘CHOI HAE F**KING JUN!!!! I DON’T NEED A BASTARD LIKE YOU EITHER!!’ Oh, it’s war now. Now, it’s no longer about heat cycles or imprinting or any stupid things like that, it’s about my pride as an Omega. And I won’t stop until I see him grovel at my feet, asking for more of my superior Omega pheromones like a dog. When his rut cycle comes, I’ll laugh in his face and leave him in the dust. The tables have turned, Choi Haejun. You’re not ditching me—I’m ditching you! #BL #Modern #Omegaverse #MorallyGray #AgeGap #Traumatized Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by Arcus All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 아쿠스, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

What are you willing to sacrifice for power? Are you ready to pay the price of ambition by losing your innocence? Follow Azra and Erec as their seemingly mundane hunting trip spirals into a harrowing journey that will forever change their world- and themselves.

"My price was taken from me. One thousand times they tried, one thousand times they failed, but their last time succeeded. I must get my revenge and I must get my... throne?" Once a warrior of light, a night of mindless slaughter forged him into darkness. Kingdoms, empires, and countries crumbled beneath his feet. His favorite battle became his demise, but he soon discovered the truth: he was cheated a thousand times. Now, with a second chance at life, he'll make them pay. The fall of kings will be nothing compared to his wrath. His price will be reclaimed, and his throne will be his.

'NAMING' it is the thing which is given to every creature which is born ...by which it will start it's first walk to find his 'destiny' which will incline him to the road of (Past-present-future) .. But... what if your fate is already decided to be" NAMELESS " ...(To be 'born' Nameless and 'die' Nameless) it is the story of such nameless 'Pearl' and 'Reuben' who want to cut the shackles of such fate.. will they able to?.. what will happen if they do So... Will they able to enjoy the freedom of name without giving any 'Price'?.... What will be the 'PRICE'??...

In a world shattered by the fall of the Aetherstone, a forgotten soul named Garen awakens once more. Unlike others who are caught in a tragic cycle of reincarnation and rebirth, Garen knows the truth: he is a regressor. A thousand times over, he has lived through the same events, seen the same battles, and ultimately failed. Each time he dies, the world resets, the Aetherstone fractures, and the cycle begins anew. But with each life, he learns, he remembers—and now, he is determined to break free from this endless loop.

Yoon Cha’s life is a relentless cycle of death and rebirth, each time resetting at a festival with a tragic explosion. Her journey begins when she finds herself trapped in a loop of continuous death after a bomb disguised as a toy bear detonates. Determined to break free from this cycle, Yoon is forced to confront the trauma of her past while protecting her mother from the impending disaster. Through countless iterations, Yoon learns to harness her powers and strategically navigate her fate. With the support of a few trusted allies and the development of her own formidable skills, she begins to reshape her destiny. Despite enduring intense personal struggles and facing brutal bullying in prison, Yoon remains resolute in her mission to secure a safe future for her loved ones. As she finally confronts the ancient curse that binds her, Yoon successfully seals her powers and breaks the cycle of rebirth. Returning to her past with a newfound sense of purpose, she strives to protect her mother and ensure a brighter future. The story concludes with Yoon embracing her new life, having transformed from a troubled soul into a resilient and compassionate individual.

"If I was fated to repeat each life with you just to watch you perish, I would choose to put an end to this vicious cycle this time. Let me change your destiny for once and let me destroy the world which has been harming us, even if it meant perishing with the world forever.", Phoenix. What happens when Ivy's sleep disorders issues were a result of her repeated life with Phoenix in her paracosm whom she was protecting but wants to protect her this time round? What happens when in the real world, Phoenix was destined to meet her as Jason who protected her till the end even when they had to face death just to keep her alive? Will Ivy accept all that she had asked for with such a high stack of price to pay?

In a galaxy ravaged by war and haunted by the ever-expanding Dead Zones, Naia is a skilled Harmony Navigator - a person of extraordinary powers that can temporarily stabilize paths through them. Thus she was trained and recruited into the branch of the military known as Vanguard Operations. She finds her romance - a welcome stabilizing factor in her life - thrown into turmoil when the enigmatic and powerful soldier, Theia, joins her squad. It would be clear to anyone that the two women looked very much alike… and it was long clear to Naia that this woman was the one she was always meant to replace in Evander’s heart. Bound by duty, Naia must navigate not only the treacherous reality-bending terrain of the Dead Zones but also the growing tension and unspoken desires within their team. As her squad leader Evander's attention slips ever more towards the alluring and unpredictable Theia, the Navigator grapples with feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and a growing sense of isolation. Love & Duty - Or Duty & Sacrifice? A balance that the three can live with is sought. Will she be able to maintain her focus and fulfill her vital role in the war effort, or will the discord fomenting within their squad consume them all? Naia must confront the rising tide of chaos, both within herself and slowly building in the world around her… ultimately discovering the true price of harmony. ---- Romance-Drama with a Science-Fantasy setting. Messy Triangle - yes. An Omni-Directional one? At times, but it's not poly. Some FxM R-18/Smut... Interspersed tastefully and plot progressively. --In this author's opinion, anyway. * Eventual Les/Yuri/FxF scenes, yes. * You're Welcome. ---- If you like your love stories poking you in the feels in the middle of fantastical settings, check out my other works too! It's kind of what I do.

Betrayed in his final battle, Kael awakens in a strange new world, cursed with endless reincarnation. Each life leaves him weaker, his memories fractured—but one thing remains: the mark of the Eternal Blade, a weapon of infinite power tied to a forgotten cosmic war. As eldritch horrors stir and ancient factions clash, Kael must rise from nothing, mastering the strength of his past lives while uncovering the truth behind his curse. But with every victory, the blade whispers darker promises, tempting him to abandon his humanity for the power to shatter destiny itself. In a world where gods fall silent, monsters rule the shadows, and men play at kings, can a cursed soul defy eternity?

Kendrick Peters was a regular guy who thought his life would continue its regular cycle of begging on the street for money to get by but living on the streets allows you to witness things that people in their homes wont and this is how the story starts.

Elara Moreau, a quiet restorer of antique books, has always felt a deep, unexplainable yearning—a sense of searching for something lost. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient journal filled with cryptic passages about love and destiny. Guided by its clues, she is drawn to a mysterious mansion, where she uncovers fragments of a past life, including letters, a locket, and a key. The arrival of a stranger, Caspian, deepens the mystery. He gives her an intricately carved box containing a key that unlocks secrets hidden within the mansion’s walls. Elara learns she is the reincarnation of a soul caught in a cycle of love and loss. In a past life, she was Eveline, a woman whose forbidden love for Matthias ended in tragedy. Bound by an unfulfilled promise to reunite, their souls have been trapped in a cycle of separation across lifetimes. As Elara delves deeper, she experiences haunting memories of Eveline’s life, uncovering the truth about the love, betrayal, and sacrifice that bound her to the mansion. Yet, darker forces within the house threaten her quest, seeking to keep her trapped in this cycle. Caspian’s true motives remain uncertain, leaving Elara torn between trusting him and following her instincts. To break free, Elara must confront the shadows of her past and make a choice that could either reunite her soul with its lost love or bind her to an eternity of yearning. Whispers of a Borrowed Heart is a tale of timeless love, haunting secrets, and the enduring power of the soul’s deepest desires.