A Heart'S A Heavy Burden

In Amukelo, you can expect a fantasy adventure filled with action and complex characters facing tough moral choices. The story involves intense battles, quests across dangerous lands, and a deeper struggle against both demonic forces and inner turmoil. Themes of revenge, redemption, friendship, and the weight of past trauma are woven throughout, with high stakes that escalate as the world faces a growing supernatural threat.

In a world where superheroes battle grotesque alien monsters that descend from rifts in the sky, Alex Carter is just a high school kid trying to dodge both bullies and falling debris. That is, until a near-death encounter with a tentacled horror unlocks their latent power: time manipulation. At first, Alex uses it to survive—rewinding a monster’s attack or pausing time to escape. But when their impulsive heroism saves a group of civilians from a ravenous extraterrestrial swarm, Alex catches the attention of the Chrono Sentinels, an elite order of superheroes tasked with defending Earth. Torn between a normal life and the relentless war against the invaders, Alex must forge their own definition of heroism in a fractured world where every second counts—and every choice could unravel reality itself.

"Is it just another campaign, or has she unknowingly made a pact with a demon himself?" When a girl called Anne looked for a team to play DND with, her warlock was the one to make a pact. Yet , she never thought that meeting her DM will have such a consequences. And when the game gets a little too personal and the stakes start feeling real, the line between game and reality begins to blur. In the end, her warlock wasn't the only one with a patron and sealed pact...

In the crumbling city of Libiya, where the wealthy feast in their gilded mansions and the poor scrape by in the shadows, a terrifying virus is spreading—one that twists its victims into monstrous creatures driven by an insatiable hunger for human hearts. Lenz, a silver-haired orphan with a knack for survival, knows the city is no longer safe. Alongside his fiercely loyal friends, he must find a way to escape before the virus claims them too. But fleeing Libiya is no simple task. The city is a cage, guarded by the powerful and plagued by ruthless gangs who will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on the desperate. As the virus spreads and the streets fill with monsters, Lenz and his friends must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, violence, and hidden truths. Their journey will take them beyond the city’s walls, into a world they’ve never known. But as they search for safety, they begin to wonder: in a land ravaged by greed and monsters, is there anywhere left that’s truly safe? As they fight to survive, Lenz and his friends must confront the harsh reality that safety may come at a price they’re not willing to pay.

As a top-tier assassin, Claire Dawson never expected to die on a mission—only to wake up bound to the Villain Redemption System. Her new job? Travel across different worlds and seduce the villains before they destroy everything. Her mission seems simple: ✔ Gain the villain’s trust. ✔ Make him fall for her. ✔ Stop him from going down the dark path. ✔ Leave before she gets too attached. But the villains aren’t playing by the rules. The cold-hearted CEO locks her in his mansion, refusing to let her go. The demon king demands that she become his queen. The ruthless warlord gives her an ultimatum—stay by his side or die. As Claire Dawson completes her missions, she realizes the system is hiding secrets from her. Why are all these villains obsessed with her? And why does she keep encountering a mysterious man who seems to know her in every world? She was supposed to be the hunter… but has she become the prey?

Trevor has been alone for a while, and the moment he agrees to go to the wedding of a distant friend, he bumps into the one person who's the cause of his loneliness. It's taking a lot for him not to run to her and ask her to be his again. But he can't do that because he still doesn't know what caused her to leave him. Maybe he'll find out soon, seeing as he's unable to stay away from her, just like before.

"When fate brings together 23year-old Julienne Jenkins, a fierce, beautiful, and ambitious young lady, and a billionaire Roman Thompson 28 year old, a notorious, ruthless, and handsome CEO, their lives are forever changed. After A marriage of convenience sparks a whirlwind of emotions, secrets, and lies. Behind Roman's confident façade lies a dark past, one that has earned him the reputation as a woman-hater. His status as the "King of the Business World" has been built on his cunning, smart and ruthless tactics, but Julie's presence threatens to disrupt his carefully constructed empire. As Julie navigates her new reality and new identity, she must confront the darkness of her past and the uncertainty of her future. Will she be able to tame the heart of the king, or will Roman's secrets and lies tear them apart? Dive into the world of "Roman and Julienne's heart desire" to uncover a tale of love, heartbreak, and the true cost of secrets."

Layla Hart thought she was just another college student-until a brooding werewolf claims her as his fated mate and a seductive vampire hungers for her blood. Caught between Kael Draven's wild loyalty and Ethan Veyne's dark allure, Layla discovers her veins pulse with a power that could unite or destroy two ancient enemies. As a shadowy hybrid faction rises, threatening Ravenwood, Layla must choose: embrace her destiny or let it tear her apart. A tale of forbidden love, primal instincts, and a heart torn by claws and fangs.

A chapter a day is a journey into the lives of different characters in different worlds. Their stories Interlace to form a storyline with dimensions and depth to it. Each character is not a minority and it relevance can not be down played. Every chapter represent a main character with it's own terms and personality, thereby taking you to a different world in each chapter.

Baek Junseo is sent to Japan to carry out the sabotage of threat that could bring down de local economy and safety of his country. But as soon as he arrives he disappears completely. His only trace left behind? The constant feeling of being watched that Vasiliy, his target, has begun to have for some time now.

After his girlfriend, Kana Fukushima left him, Kazuki's life has been at an all time low. But when he gets transported into a different dimension with his friends, he gets a chance to win back his girlfriend, and save the world while he's at it, too. Kana Fukushima's life has been full of regrets and loneliness. Maybe, it would have been better if she didn't have such a ridiculous loyalty to her duty. However, life gives her a second chance in the form of Kazuki Ito and his friends. Now all the couple has to do is to swallow their pride and admit their feelings to each other, which is easier said than done, and ominous prophecies really don't help their relationship.

Two thousand years ago,the world belong to three great species "Humans, Elves and Fairies" . For centuries they coexisted in an uneasy peace.But then the Humans found out about the Eternal Heart. A stone that granted Immortality one heartbeat away from eternal life. The Elves wanted it for Knowledge,The Humans wanted it for power and the fairies " they were the ones who had it" that was enough to start a war cause the humans believed its rightfully theirs and the fairies were too insignificant to possesss something so powerful. The fairy kingdom was the first to fall,the silver forest once untouched and glowing under the moon burned to the ground, the blue sky turned black with deep dark smoke . The fairies fought,the elves tried to hold the line but the humans , they came with fire and steel and a hunger that couldn't be stopped. Deep down in the middle of the Fairy kingdom inside the royal palace a king and a queen held their newborn baby. He was too young to know what's happening and too young to know that he was going to become the last of he's kind. King Orlon held the eternal heart in he's hand , it's glow casting sharp shadows across he's face " If they take it, everything will be ruin" he said to he's wife Queen Lysandria ,she nodded" there's only one way to stop all this" she said collected the glowing stone from the king recited a spell ,the eternal heart sank into the air and descended into the baby's chest. A sharp cry tore from the baby's lips as the magic fued with he's soul then the door burst open , the King ordered the guard to take the baby ,the knight hesitated for a second before nodding. Queen Lysandria bent over her son for the last time placing a kiss on his forehead "Live my son while we cannot" she gave the baby to the knight and shoved him into the secret passage sealing it with magic. By the time the knight escaped,the war was already lost,the fairies were gone ,the elves faded into myth , the humans ruled the world but the eternal heart had slipped through their fingers,it kept beating in the heart of a boy who refused to die. 2025 Magic was long forgotten, human built cities of steel and glass, trading kingdom for corporations, swords for power,no one believed in fairies anymore except one Man KAI MONTESQUIEU ,cold , ruthless and obsessive.Born into a family that had spent centuries a d generations searching for the eternal heart,a dynasty built on power ,,greed and an unrelenting hunger for immortality and he was the one who would finish what he's ancestors started. Because after two thousand years of searching,the last fairy,the one who cheated time himself was finally within he's grasp. LYSANDER a face the world worship,A name whispered in every corner of the fashion industry,a beauty so unnatural that people stopped to stare when he walked by but Kai knew what was hidden beneath that beauty and he was going to get it no matter the cost. FIND OUT MORE AS YOU JOURNEY WITH ME in this amazing story . . . THE ETERNAL HEART: the fairies curse .

Lee Seungho, the son of two renowned and influential figure, is born into a world of privilege and power. As the heir to the hermit family, the Lee family, one of the wealthiest and most powerful family in the world, Seungho carries the weight of his lineage on his young shoulders. From birth, Seungho is immersed in the intricacies of the family business, a complex network of global enterprises spanning from technology and finance to art and philanthropy. He is groomed to be a leader, a visionary, and a shrewd businessman, expected to uphold the family's legacy and further expand its influence. He inherits not only the family's wealth and power but also a unique system like his mother Lee Minho, designed to cultivate him. This system, a rigorous program of education, training, and real-world experiences especially of flaunting wealth. However, Seungho's path to succession is not without its challenges. As Seungho navigates the complexities of family, business, and personal growth, he must learn to balance the expectations placed upon him with his own desires and aspirations. He must prove himself worthy of the mantle of leadership, while remaining true to himself and the values he holds dear. [it's the SEQUEL of my first book 'THE SYSTEMS GOLDEN STANDARD'] *[It's a BL] *[The picture is not mine. #CTTO]

Alex Walters never expected a simple trip to gather herbs to change his life forever. When he stumbles upon a girl, Samantha Rogers, being attacked by a wolf in the woods, his instincts push him to save her. What starts as an act of bravery soon turns into an unspoken connection—one that neither of them can fully understand yet. As Alex brings Sam home to safety, he finds himself drawn to her in a way he's never felt before. But with her overprotective father and an uncertain future ahead, their paths seem destined to part. Yet, as Sam secretly vows to wait for Alex’s return, both are left wondering—was their meeting just chance, or the beginning of something far greater? In a world where fate weaves unpredictable paths, will Alex and Sam find their way back to each other? Or will destiny have different plans?

Lyra, daughter of the powerful Alpha of the Moon Shadow werewolf pack, is betrothed to a brutish werewolf for a political alliance. Rebelling against this forced union, Lyra yearns for a love that transcends pack politics. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers an injured human, Jason, lost in the woods. Drawn to his kindness and vulnerability, she defies her father and brings him back to the werewolf den, nursing him back to health. As Jason recovers, a forbidden love blossoms between them, a fragile connection that threatens the delicate balance of the werewolf world. Their secret romance is soon discovered by Kaelen, Lyra's cruel betrothed, who jealously vows to eliminate Jason. Now, Lyra must protect the man she loves while simultaneously uncovering Kaelen's dark secrets, which reveal he poses a dangerous threat not only to Jason but to the entire werewolf community. Torn between duty to her pack and the fierce love she feels for Jason, Lyra must make a terrifying choice: defy her father, risk a bloody pack war, and fight for the right to love, or succumb to tradition and lose the only man who has ever seen her for who she truly is. The fate of her heart, and the future of her pack, hangs in the balance.

Staring at the gun pointed at her head, Hannah felt as if she were watching all of her childhood memories. Cold sweat kept dripping down from the smooth skin of her back, making her quiver slightly. "Don't!" she yelled, tears pooling at the corner of her eyes due to being startled almost out of her wits. "S-spare me! Please spare my life!" she begged. Her beautiful eyes, which are struggling so hard as to not let a single tear of hers drop, are looking straight into Ivan's dark ones, looking as if she were pleading for her life. Looking back at her tearful eyes, a mischievous grin appeared on Ivan's lips. His handsome face has a devilish look to it, looking both extremely evil and elegant at the same time. "Why should I? Give me a good reason, and I might be willing to let you live," he asked without moving his gun away from her head. Hearing his words, Hannah's will to survive made her lie within a second. "I-I like you!" she stuttered. Hearing Hannah confess her feelings for him, the small smirk on Ivan's face slowly faded bit by bit. Ivan has indeed told her to think of a good reason for him not to kill her, but not once has he thought that the fair maiden in front of him would suddenly say those words. Withdrawing the gun that was pointed at the girl's head, Ivan placed it on the back part of his waist before he grabbed Hannah's soft cheek with his calloused hands. "You like me?" he asked, gaining a multitude of nods from the girl who was currently looking at the space behind him, avoiding his dark eyes. Unbeknownst to Hannah, a smirk much less mischievous compared to his earlier ones has once again appeared on Ivan's face, and with a wicked glint in his eyes, Ivan spoke. "Prove it" _______________________________________________________________________________________ One day, while she was on a blind date with the son of her brother's business partner, Hannah, the eldest young lady of the Salvador family got kidnapped without anyone knowing. She was brought to the mansion hidden deep within the dense forest on the top of a mountain, and there she met Ivan. The man who looks so simple yet dangerous at the same time releases deadly vibes in him. In her desperation to live, she uttered words that she didn't mean to say. She didn't think twice about saying such words in order to live, but who would have thought that Ivan, the man who smiles like a child while pointing a gun at her head, would take it seriously.

In a world where magic has been forgotten and wizards live hidden among the people, Bianca, a girl full of imagination and passion for fantastic stories, dreams of a world where magic is real. However, as she grows, she loses hope that such a world will ever exist. Everything changes when she meets Lux, a wizard with supernatural powers who fights for a just cause that could change the world as Bianca knows it. Together, they will fight for their dreams, but will they succeed in their mission or fall into the hands of enemies who will stop at nothing to defeat them?

Mark, a dedicated employee, works under the demanding but attractive boss, Mr. Jay. Mark secretly harbors feelings for Mr. Jay but struggles with his emotions due to their professional relationship and fear of rejection. Meanwhile, Mr. Jay, unaware of Mark's feelings, begins to exhibit possessive behavior, fueled by jealousy, when Mark interacts with others. As tensions rise, Mark remains confused about Mr. Jay's intentions, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

Hu Li Hua, a 22nd-century botanist, suddenly finds herself stranded in the world of the novel she just finished reading. Damn it! She’s destined to be cannon fodder who dies at the very beginning of the story?! No! She refuses! Her family, who doesn’t love her, is doomed to die one by one as cannon fodder for the female and male protagonists? Fine! Let them be! She’ll escape with her mother and enjoy the story from afar. Huh? But why has her family suddenly started loving her? What about the Green Tea Girl they always adored? “Miss Hu, can we get married and have a few adorable children?” In the middle of the night, a seductive man’s voice whispered softly in her ear. “What?! Marriage and kids?! No, I don’t want that! I just want to be a salted fish and enjoy my lazy life!” Little did Hu Li Hua know, not only was her Melon-Eating System shaking the Imperial Court, but… her inner thoughts could also be heard by others! Can Hu Li Hua escape her fate as cannon fodder? And can the handsome man win Hu Li Hua’s heart? (Note: “eating melon” is slang for gossiping.)

A ruthless villain. A fearless journalist. A dangerous love. When Evelyn Monroe tries to expose Damian Voss, she never expects to fall for him. But love and power can't coexist-one will destroy the other.

In a world where power dynamics between Alphas, Betas, and Omegas dictate status and relationships, Rion an orphaned Omega, is desperate to save his younger brother Leon, who lies in a coma. Struggling to gather the funds for Leon's life-saving surgery, Rion strikes a deal with Jeakyung, a cold and dominant Alpha from an influential family. The deal comes with three unbreakable conditions: Rion belongs to Jeakyung, he must obey his every command, and-above all-he is forbidden from falling in love. Jeakyung harbors a deep disdain for Omegas for some reason. However, as their physical encounters intensify, so do the unspoken emotions between them. Despite the boundaries that were set, both Rion and Jeakyung find themselves drawn to one another in ways neither expected. Rion struggles with his growing feelings, hoping that Jeakyung might one day see him as someone beyond their deal . Meanwhile, Jeakyung is confronted by his own fears and past traumas that have shaped his view of love and trust. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and outside threats loom, Rion and Jeakyung must navigate a complex web of power, desire, and forbidden emotion. Can love bloom in a world that has conditioned them to believe it doesn't exist? Or will the rules they created become the very thing that tears them apart? There also many other characters in this story who navigate their own journey. This is a story of vulnerability, crime, resilience, and the undeniable pull of the heart-no matter how broken or guarded it may be.

Warning: This story contains many dark adult themes. In a world on the path to destruction, a nameless orphan seeks his own future in a brutal world of magic and myth. After he is sought out to be adopted by a cursed Witch and reincarnated Kitsune, he is soon chosen to wield a Relic; magic weaponry of unbelievable power who chose their masters. Touji Himura must learn how to use this newfound strength and bear the burdens of what it means to become a hero. In this story everyone has their own past that shapes their present and future, from sole surviving Oni to an immortal mage that forgets all who die except those who perish by her hands. Authors Note: Chapters will often see touch ups and refinements over time. This is my first ever story, so I may stumble along the way. Please let me know of any mistakes I make In everlasting memory of Mark Richards.

The daughter of two poor farmers, beautiful Li Xiao Niang is given a once in a life time opportunity to become the Crown Prince's bride, but when she gets married to the Prince, she finds that life in the Palace is not at all like she imagined and she is sorely under prepared for the difficulties ahead of her. Will she come out victorious or will she lose to the enemies hiding behind the shadows?

The young man, Huang Jin, who secretly worked in a special profession, received a call from his boss at the onset of the zombie outbreak. His boss instructed him to stay put in City C and wait for the organization’s rescue. However, time passed quickly, and after waiting for two long years, Huang Jin still hadn’t heard from anyone. Determined, the young man decided to venture on his own to City Z, where his boss was. Along the way, he encountered a rescue dog, abandoned by its owner, and a seven-year-old girl named Jiu’er, who, though a zombie, still retained her sanity. Thus began the apocalyptic journey of one man, one dog, and one zombie.

Born into nobility but shackled by expectation, Nathanael Greinthsion was never meant to walk his own path. As the forgotten second son of a powerful duke, his life was scripted before he even drew breath—a pawn in a game of power and blood. Yet, in a world drowning in corruption, where titles hold more weight than truth, he makes a choice few of his kind ever dare: to leave it all behind. To uncover the past is to awaken forces that wish to keep it buried. And as the fires of vengeance and destiny intertwine, Nathanael must decide: is he merely a wanderer seeking purpose, or was he always meant to be something more? A lost noble in a land forsaken by justice, revenge may be the only salvation left.