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[Hottest Blood-Boiling Thriller] The Divine Level Expert from the apocalypse is reborn in the city. He intended to live a low-key, restrained life, but women broke off engagements with him, his family abandoned him, and everyone looked down on him… "I was low-key, but you forced me to be arrogant. Since it's come to this, then let Heaven be in awe, let the earth tremble, let the whole world go crazy because of me!" —Ye Tianchen.

In the mortal world of Ireas, only those born with divine gifts can cultivate into immortals. But Sophie, an ordinary girl with no powers, is barely surviving. Her parents sold their souls to demonic cultivators to save her, but failed to repay their debt. Now, the demons have come to collect... from her. Alone, powerless, and hunted, Sophie’s fate seems sealed, until Axeden, the mysterious and cold God of Fire, descends from the heavens. His claim? She is his fiancée. His mission? A secret even the gods dare not speak. As a forgotten curse begins to awaken and hidden memories stir within her, Sophie finds herself trapped in a divine web of lies, love, and fate. He came to betray her… But will he end up breaking the heavens to protect her?

Caution Taboo 18+ Banished by failure and despair, a virgin loser wakes in a new world with a forbidden power—the Lust System. To survive and claim a rare herb that could save him, he must seduce, corrupt, and conquer hearts across worlds. Pleasure is the key to power…and survival.

A suicide epidemic has forced the government to impose a single law: Be happy. No excuses. But in the shadows, a group embraces sorrow instead—believing that feeling deeply, even painfully, is more human than forced smiles. They call themselves the Cult of Minor-Key. Their music is mournful, their faith is grief—and their presence makes everything worse. Beautifully worse.

This story narrates about certain individuals - called Ars Goetians, a people, who got a talent to exist inside the world of dreams and use supernatural powers that work only in Dreamworld. Using them can affect the real world at some point, but not supernaturally, meaning that Ars Goetians cannot use their powers in reality, but it affects them greatly in the real world. The circumstances of this story take us to a world that looks just like our own, specifically to an international university in "Ryoto" - a fictional Japanese city that is second only to Tokyo. At some crucial moment, strange events started to happen. People start to disappear all around the country, some are losing their memories or turning against one another. A young Ars Goetian named Akira Yamauchi is trying to investigate what is the cause of these events. Akira studies at an international university during the day and enters the Dreamscape at night. He's fighting his way to learn the truth about his powers, himself, and how to summon powerful demons, gods, and heroes to fight beside him in a dreamworld. He is trying to oppose his father, who works as a politician and also being very skillful Ars Goetian. In a Dream reality called - Dreamscape, he and his father have a goal - find a legendary - lesser key of Solomon. This certain key exists only in the dreamworld and can open the gates of "Haven" and lead a person to a "Promised Land" to obtain infinite luck, wealth, and power in the real world. Akira himself believes that by opening the gates to the promised land, he can find the spirit of his dead mother.

After the death of his family and being raised as an orphan in poverty among the harsh streets of the suburbs, Kalm didn’t expect anything good from life—other than simply living and trying to survive his situation… But he never expected to be among those qualified to undergo a strange test called the “Awakening Test,” to become one of a group of awakened individuals with supernatural powers, facing a mad world full of horrific monsters and other awakened ones, in a world on the edge of destruction… However, his own power was strange—with a dangerous and deadly flaw…

In a world where humans live under the watchful eyes of legendary Phoenixes, the fragile balance between dimensions is about to shatter. Alice, Ashen, Raven, and their friends get caught in a deadly game between ancient forces and futuristic threats; battling terrifying demons, unlocking forbidden keys, and navigating towers filled with danger where every choice means life or death. Born in a future where myth and tech collide, they uncover dark secrets behind gates that separate their world from demonic realms gates that only a golden key can open. But this key isn’t just a relic from the past; it holds a power that can rewrite destinies and bend reality itself. As they step deeper into the unknown, they must outsmart cunning demons, master mysterious power systems called “Tiers,” and face the shadows of their own hidden pasts. Time flows differently here what’s minutes outside could be lifetimes inside. Trust is fragile, and betrayal lurks closer than they think. Will they survive the trials ahead, or become pawns in a war beyond their understanding? The fate of their world and maybe all worlds hangs by a thread, and only the bravest will rise to challenge the legacy of the Phoenix.

The air in the secluded passage crackled with a tension that was both palpable and suffocating. Arin, her back pressed against the cold stone wall, watched as Roan stalked towards her, his eyes burning with a mixture of rage and a chillingly possessiveness. It had been months since he had cast her aside, months since his words had shattered her world, yet the memory of his rejection remained as sharp as shattered glass. He had found her alone, a rare moment of solitude in the bustling citadel, and he had seized the opportunity to confront her. Jealousy, a venomous and unfamiliar serpent, coiled within him, fueled by the sight of her arrival alongside Alpha Zayan. Though he would never admit it, the unexpected image of her with anyone, talk more an Alpha gnawed at his pride, a stark reminder of his judgment. "So," he began, his voice a low, menacing growl, "the whore returns." Arin's chin lifted, her eyes flashing with a defiant fire. She refused to cower before him, to allow him the satisfaction of seeing her break. "I came with Alpha Zayan," she corrected, her voice steady, "at his invitation." Roan scoffed, his lips curling into a sneer. "An invitation," he echoed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "How convenient. I suppose you've been… entertaining him in exchange for his protection?" He stepped closer, his imposing figure casting a long, intimidating shadow over her. "You always were good at selling yourself, weren’t you? First me, then whoever else was willing to take you." He watched her, his eyes filled with a cruel satisfaction, as if he expected her to crumble beneath his insults. He wanted to see her break, to see her reduced to the trembling, humiliated woman he had left behind. But Arin had changed. The pain of his rejection had forged a resilience within her, a strength she never knew she possessed. She had learned to value her own worth, to define herself outside of his judgment. A slow, deliberate smile spread across her lips, a smile that held no warmth, only a chillingly detached amusement. "I would rather be a whore in a cheap bar," she said, her voice laced with a quiet contempt, "than be your whore, King Roan." His eyes widened, a flicker of surprise momentarily breaking through his mask of arrogance. He had expected tears, pleas, perhaps even a desperate attempt to defend her honor. He had not expected defiance.

The sky shimmered with twin suns, casting warm hues over rolling hills and ancient forests. The air itself buzzed with an unseen energy, and the very ground beneath his feet hummed faintly, as if alive with secrets waiting to be unraveled. He blinked against the unfamiliar light, confusion etched across his face. But confusion quickly gave way to awe. A bird soared overhead, trailing glimmers of blue light in its wake. Nearby, a child pointed a finger at a fallen branch, whispering a single word—and the wood floated into the air, spinning gently before settling neatly into a bundle. Magic. It was real. Tangible. Everywhere. In that moment, a hunger was born in him. Not a hunger for food, nor for wealth or fame, but something far deeper—a yearning. A need. An obsession. The magic of this world, this radiant, endless force that danced in the air and bled through every leaf and stone, had sparked something inside him. And each passing day only fanned that flame higher. His only goal became understanding Magic and growing in Magic. It consumed his thoughts. He chased rumors of ancient scrolls, watched from shadows as mages cast their spells, and spent sleepless nights sketching symbols he didn’t yet understand. He would kneel before old statues and listen to forgotten songs, desperate to catch even a whisper of arcane truth. Because he knew—knowledge was the key. The key to understanding this world. The key to understanding Magic. And knowledge… was the key to understanding the Universe.

Cassian discovers dark secrets being held under lock & key. How will they face themselves & the hungering shadows & bright light? WARNING: mature audiences | 17+

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--- ### *Shadows of the Elite* – Volume 1 Kei Fushimiya never wanted to stand out. Born into a family of geniuses, he was cast aside as a failure and sent to the prestigious National Institute for Future Leaders (NIFL), a school designed to mold the next generation of elites. Kei had planned to blend into the background, maintaining average grades and avoiding unnecessary attention. But when he uncovers the school’s hidden system of manipulation and hierarchy, his quiet life shatters. The student government, composed entirely of Class A students, rules the school with an iron grip, crushing anyone who dares challenge them. At the center of it all is Ichika Renji, a cunning and ruthless vice president who recognizes Kei’s potential and declares him his next opponent. As Kei navigates mind games, power struggles, and dangerous rivalries, he finds himself forced into a battle he never wanted. With his class barely holding together and the looming "Dark Exams" threatening to determine their fate, Kei must decide—will he fight for Class C’s rise to the top, or will he sabotage them to ensure his own survival? In a world where intelligence is power and manipulation is the key to success, Kei must become a shadow among elites… or risk being crushed by them. Shadows of the Elite – Volume 1.5: Shadows Among Us Cruise Arc - A side story to the Island Survival Exam Synopsis: Smooth sailing on a luxury cruise, everything in Class C appears calm on the surface. The perceived calm before the storm of the island exam is actually a cutthroat mental game called **“Shadows Among Us.” Now lies are traded as currency, trust is a luxury, and betrayal comes to them from those they never suspected. Kei Fushimiya, the defeated title character who once yearned to be invisible, reemerges as a shadow tactician, maneuvering secret alliances and lies even clever observers could never predict.

How would you feel if one day everything that you thought was meant for you gets snatched right before your own eyes? What would you feel if everything you prepared for was just given to someone else? Who would have predicted that the once gifted child would become the one who even the god has abandoned.. Yuuan Haxsen was the first prince of Kingdom of Haxsen, a bright and talented child beyond his years as the people would describe. He was great at everything he does be it magic, swordsmanship and even management. Some would say that he would one day become the perfect King that will unite the broken Kingdoms of the Archipelago. He did everything with smile and grit without giving up even when war came in their nation but that day never came. The crown was passed but not to him but his younger brother. From the child who will be King he became the benevolent Prince who gave up his title but along the subtle change of praises familiar feelings and emotion rosed within him...the feeling of that day - the day when a young man felt a sharp stab in his back with tears slowly welling up, fatigue starting to creep in, and a smile of giving up formed. The day when Yuuan Haxsen was once Yuuan West - a child who did its best to see the sun rise each day and eventually witnessed one in a different world.

Eric Miller was a dismissed genius, long disdained for his flaws. But when the Gate Crisis erupts and interdimensional beings invade Earth, survival demands more than power. Forced to evolve, Eric steps out of obscurity not as a hero, but as the architect of a new world. When magic and technology merge, he will rise.

The God Key Protocol By David Igbiti | A ChroniVerse Original In the ancient silence between worlds, war once erupted among gods — wars of dragons, demons, undead, elves, and elemental titans. At the heart of it all lay one divine artifact: The God Key — a relic said to unlock the authority of creation itself. When Evalof, a nearly ascended human warrior, dares to steal the God Key, his betrayal sparks the wrath of cosmic forces. Hunted across realms, Evalof disappears... but not before hiding the key within a newborn world unready for chaos — Earth. Years later, a boy named Kairo awakens in this fragile world. Strange systems begin to manifest — dungeons form, creatures evolve, and “experience points” become reality. Unbeknownst to him, Evalof's soul lingers inside, slowly rewriting Kairo’s fate. As gods move again and ancient wars creep back to life, Kairo must rise — not just to protect his world, but to understand his connection to a power that could destroy or save the universe. What happens when your destiny is rewritten by a forgotten god?

“This world didn’t kill me. But it stole everything.” Rio was just an ordinary office worker in Tokyo—a 24-year-old man living in a world slowly drowning in fear. Three years ago, a blinding white light erased the only person he ever loved: his mother, a victim of a mysterious phenomenon known as the Sleeping Blank Syndrome. Since then, thousands have fallen into unexplained comas. And one terrifying truth has come to light: > “If they don’t wake up within five years… they never will.” Time is running out. Rio has only two years left. But one night, with no warning and no sign, the same light returns. And this time, he vanishes. When he opens his eyes, Rio is no longer human. He awakens in the body of a frog—in a strange world of magic, monsters, and the ruins of a burnt-down clan. With the blue scarf still wrapped around his neck, the only remnant of his past, Rio makes a vow: > He will find his mother. He will return. He will fight this world if he has to. But this is no world for a frog. And time... ...keeps ticking. ---

Find the lost key to open the dream box

On her birthday, Lily loses everything — except her curiosity. Upon discovering a secret basement in her house, she finds something she never imagined: a forgotten machine... and perhaps the key to change her destiny. This story will also be published on RoyalRoad.com by the author Lu Kawang.

In a world obsessed with trends and algorithms, Selvara Ailendra is just another TikTok influencer—until one morning, her car starts driving itself, nearly killing her during a livestream. She’s saved by a mysterious man with silver hair and shadowed eyes: Kaelen Vireux, a rogue guardian from the digital underworld known as Vertex—a secret dimension hidden inside global social media platforms. Kaelen tells her the impossible truth: Selvara carries the Star Key, an encrypted code hidden in her DNA, capable of unlocking Vertex-01, the origin of all algorithmic power. That makes her the most wanted data source in the world. Now hunted by a ruthless technosorcerer named Rhazeth Mourn, and watched by billions through her own viral feed, Selvara is forced to leave her normal life behind and enter a war she never asked for. Guided by Kaelen and joined by elite digital warriors like Velsha Draeven, Selvara must decode her legacy, master her hidden power, and choose: To remain a puppet of popularity— Or become the key to rewriting the fate of reality.

“Teach me” I said drunkenly “Teach me how to be a bad girl” “Are you sure about Tiny, there’s a tiny addiction that comes with that” he said, looking at me through the hood of his eyes. “What am I getting addicted to?” I echoed back, trying to keep my focus on his face, and not down his chest and his muscular arms. “Me” *** Cheryl Taylor had just recently divorced her cheating husband and decided to move back to her childhood town. Desperate for a room, she finds one with some weird rules and a roommate who seemed to busy to meet with her – everything comes to a shocking pause when she finds out it’s Aiden Scott – the town’s bad boy, and in fact her high school bully. Aiden Scott is now a made man and a billionaire but he’s stepped on a few toes to get there and now they’re out for his blood and he has to lay low in the town he grew up – the town that only saw him as a good for nothing bastard. He decides to get a roommate to appear normal, he takes the first one he got and only because it’s Cheryl Taylor – the one girl he had harbored a secret crush for years.

Trapped in a deadly game, a skilled player with no combat power must help his friends survive by boosting their abilities. As betrayal looms and secrets unravel, true teamwork becomes the only key to escape. In a world where dying means dying for real, unity decides who makes it home.

▪︎The necklace is the key to all the questions' doors... Is it too late to find out that? After all, the magic in our souls will answer that

I went to therapy and now I'm a PRINCE OF AN EMPIRE THATS ABOUT TO BE DOOMED?!?! Meet Raige an overly empathetic Psychologist who can't seem to shake the heavy feelings that his last client left him. Seeking to free himself of the feeling he decided to go to therapy but with a fascinating turn of events he woke up in a different world. A world not from the novels he read nor movies he watched but a story told by his last client. But it wasn't a simple transmigration because he was not only a prince but also prophesized to be a hero but can an overly empathetic person really rule an Empire especially one where not everything you see is as is. In the tale of power and truth, who will he listen - the empathy of the heart or the voices in his head.

In the shadows of Valeborne City, where neon lights hide the blood on the streets, power comes with a price. and betrayal is the only truth. Kaien was raised to be the perfect weapon. Born with the Key of Power Sigil, he can steal or destroy the powers of others with a single touch. The government calls him their strongest agent — the one they send when no one else can finish the job. His missions are simple: Hunt. Kill. Erase. But when the corpses of his enemies begin whispering secrets… When the last breaths of his targets speak of hidden crimes and lies… Kaien starts to see the cracks in the world he was sworn to protect. His team is gone — dead, betrayed, or erased. And as the Key of Power mark consumes more of him, Kaien will be forced to choose: Stay the government’s loyal hound… Or turn against everything he’s ever known, and bring their empire crashing down.In a city where everyone has scars, Kaien’s will be the deepest.

It all started with a house key, right under the front carpet. And it ended with an arranged marriage. But some people won't notice it.

Michael’s world is turned upside down when his father brings him to a mysterious bunker located beneath one of his family's establishments. His heart was racing, his hands were shaking, and his eyes were wide. The only thought ruling over his mind, the only question that flooded his mind, was 'WHAT IS THIS PLACE?' He asked himself repeatedly. Each time he and his father walked ever deeper into the bunker, Michael would feel an insatiable urge to question his beloved father on why he had decided that they should explore this daunting bunker. But how could he satisfy this urge to this man, this man he loved yet equally feared, this man whose anger burned like a blazing furnace? Quietly Michael walked behind his father. Finally, they reached a massive doorway. Further inside was a massive hall estimated to host at least 300 people. When he, Michael, the young lad, gazed around the hall, and when his face turned to the left side, shockingly, he saw an empty seat, which looked like a throne. "Father, what is this?" Michael questioned, "And why does that seat look like a throne?" That's because it is,He his father answered. Michael answered with another question, "Whose?" He asked, and his father went towards the throne and replied, "Mine," as he sat. Michael could not describe the emotions racing within him at that moment, but just when he thought he couldn't be more terrified, Venite, servi me! His father shouted at least 3 times. After shouting, the hall was flooded with men wearing black combative gear clothing and covered with black masks. They all came and stood in a formation as if they were trained soldiers; after they had all lined up, they themselves began shouting, Rex Lupus! Dominus Lupus! They shouted these words, words that Michael could not understand, about five times. Michael's father then responded also in a tongue he could not understand, remaining in absolute terror. Michael stood quaking after his father was done speaking to the men. All the men turned their faces from his father to him, and they shouted aloud, Iuvenis Lupus! Iuvenis Lupus. His father stood from his chair. Let's go, my son, he said to Michael. 'Who are you?' The young lad asked himself, completely and utterly stunned.

Kin's journey has been overshadowed by self-doubt, until now. When his dormant power finally stirs to life. Kin must confront both the shadows within and the challenges beyond, realizing that his Dark Matter might hold the key to a destiny far greater than he imagined.