Chasing The Dragon Cigar

The Red Dragon came from the vast wild wastes, coveting all the strength in the world. It once had countless titles: Mountain's Wrathful Flame, Infernal Calamity, Crimson Emperor, Ashen Dragon...... The world trembled under the shadow of the giant dragons. He stirred up the craze of the magic industrial revolution; in the empire he established, Wyverns roared, artillery fired in unison, and steel beasts appeared in the sky and on the land, while disasters from another world rampaged everywhere. "Submit, or die." Cassius spread his wings, blotting out the sun, and gazed down at the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves below, saying thus. ...... It is a story about a Red Dragon with a player template conquering, ruling, and transforming an alternate world. (Pseudo of DnD, The Fourth Calamity, Red Dragon)

"I need you to take responsibility for taking advantage of me," his words echoed in her mind, like a haunting melody she couldn't escape. Was this big boss just toying with her? She initially thought so, until he began trailing her like a lovesick puppy, his eyes locked on her with unwavering intensity. All because of one steamy, reckless night, her once peaceful and uneventful life was now in shambles. She glanced at a dress at a store, and suddenly, it was delivered right to her doorstep as if by magic. She mentioned a favorite restaurant, and before she knew it, the chef was standing at her door, ready to cook her a meal. "Mr. Fleming, you're going overboard!" she exclaimed, her warnings falling on deaf ears, as futile as whispering into the wind. And just like that, the chase was on – the tail of a Wife-Chasing Big Shot had begun, turning her life into an unexpected whirlwind romance.

The vast earth is shrouded in mystery, and the future hangs on the brink of change. Amid the swirling chaos, dragons and serpents rise—who will claim the mantle of the True Dragon, and who will fade as a mere serpent? Or perhaps, beneath the heavens, could all living beings have the potential to ascend as dragons? The imperial court, the martial sects of the jianghu, immortal cultivators beyond the mortal world, ancient noble clans, barbarian tribes, demon gods, spirit races, and the forgotten arts of primordial witchcraft—countless powers collide, their fates intertwined in an intricate web of destiny and ambition.

[The citizens of planet #674589 has been given the opportunity to awaken.] With this abrupt message that appeared out of nowhere, the world as everyone knew it had ended. A series of apocalyptic level of natural disaster washed over the Earth, claiming numerous lives in the process. Every lifeform on earth that managed to survive the apocalyptic natural disaster was given immense power. Animals metamorphosed into terrifying beasts and various plants gained self-awareness, while the surviving humans gained powerful supernatural abilities. Leo, a young man finally left the orphanage, a place he'd called home for his entire 16 years of life. With his dreams of finally breaking free and experiencing adult life outside of the orphanage finally coming true, his world was turned upside down after receiving the message with the rest of the world. Freedom was no longer something given, it now had to be earned. This apocalyptic and ruined world was something that could take kill him in an instant. [Requirements met. First Seal Broken.] [Innate skill awakened: Regeneration.]

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Everything in this story has a purpose, nothing is random. If something feels 'forced' it's meant to be, ask why and I guarantee you will enjoy the novel more. ------------------- Synopsis: This is the story of a young man who was reincarnated as a dragon with a near-insatiable curiosity. Initially sparked by questioning his own reincarnation, he quickly gets lost in the endless world of magic, using his deep understanding of advanced sciences to learn the laws and properties of a new type of energy known as mana. However, soon enough, the table would flip, and he would begin using that very same energy to expand his knowledge of science, to the point that he would begin questioning his own understanding of the world. Although not his original intention, with the combination of his intelligence, expanding curiosity, and the 'miracles' that occurred to allow for his existence, he quickly found himself climbing the mountain of strength as if it were a small hill before eventually climbing to a point where it seemed as if he himself was the peak itself. Even if.. that was never the case... - There is mild gore, and profanity is 'censored' toward the beginning, but not later in the story. - Tags: Action, Discovery, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-fi Sub Tags: Reincarnation, Magic, Non-Human Lead, (Extremely) OP Protagonist, Mystery - New Chapter twice a week, on Monday and Friday at 1:30 PM EST! (Unless Stated Otherwise) - Uploads not on Webnovel, Royal Road, Wattpad, or Scribblehub are ILLEGAL - Community Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Dv7G5bQD4v Account must be at least 3 days old. Note: This novel takes place in the same universe as my other novel, TSH (The System's Harvester) on RR (Royal Road) and SH (Scribble Hub)

*Author's other work (She belongs to the Demon King)* *** They say opposite attracts, that's a lie. Opposites kill each other! When a hot blood meets another hot blood, things are bound to get burnt. That is exactly what happens when the pompous and prideful elven princess, Neriah of the Avelah Kingdom is forced to marry the brash dragon Prince, Barak of the Trago Kingdom. Neriah's goal is to someday break away from her marriage and run away with the love of her life, Lyle of the Niles. While Barak will do everything to keep her as a wife. Neriah is certain she's in love with another, but she's also certain that no one can ignite the kind of passion her husband brings. Her husband who she hates more than anything. Can the flames of passion be drawn from hate? Can that same passion burn down the walls of lies, betrayal, and hurt? Can its ashes transcend into love? Excerpt "I am a rose, a beautiful flower, delicate and precious! But you my dear sir are nothing but the thorny stem! Prickly, dangerous and very harmful!" ranted Neriah while poking his chest with her index finger. "Well you seem to forget one important detail, my love." He calmly grabbed her poking hand. "And what would that be, my fine sir?" "That the thorny stem and the rose grow together. The delicate rose and the prickly thorn, they belong together my dear." "You—" "And no amount of ranting and raging will change that. You think I want to keep a witch like you? You are a pain in the neck. If I am a thorn then you are a piece of fish bone stuck inside my neck. I cannot swallow and I can not spit it out! I just have to bear it!" "You insolent bastard! Do you mean to say I am a burden!" "Well you are no precious prize, are you?" And that was it, she threw herself at him with her claws ready to mar his face, but he was quicker and he caught both her hands with one of his own and pressed her heaving chest upon his. Golden eyes stared deep into hers. They were as green as the fresh leaves on an orange tree. His fingers caressed her face, “You might not be a precious prize, but by the heavens, you are mine.” And his lips fell on hers, and once again, another argument was drowned.

The once-proud Empire of Regganor - a conquering nation that had once towered over human and non-human realms alike - has fallen into a quickly crumbling Kingdom after the loss of a decisive war. Now, with less than a third of their forces remaining and another war brimming on the horizon, lifelong friends and Knights of a secret order, Alwyn and Orwick, have been selected to accompany and defend two mysterious outsiders on a quest that will determine the fate of their homeland. The only problem is, neither of them know how.

Hazel found herself in the realm of Arcadia where creatures of fantasy lived. Fascinated by what she saw, she was hopeful for a better life but found herself captured, quickly shattering all her hopes of a better life. Just when she thought her hopes of living were all in vain, she was saved and taken to the castle by the king who claimed her to be his destined mate. Hazel later learned that she had magic within her that she was unknown to. She pledged to find the truth about her origin and learn to put her powers to use. But in her quest to discover and uncover her hidden abilities, evil resurfaced, threatening the new life she had built for herself. When faced with the dark secrets of Arcadia, Hazel must fight for her survival and the survival of the realms. ------- Excerpt: Standing side by side, they watched as the crack on the ground grew wider and the black smoke that oozed from it became thicker. Standing beside it were the dark Elf and a banshee who had broken the five seals that sealed the darkness away and kept it at bay. "What is that?" Hazel asked. She could not believe the sight before her. A realm as beautiful as this harbored such darkness within it! On a closer look, she was able to identify Duran but she could not identify the other person standing beside him. "The Banshee," Arzaan replied. His gaze fixated on the two who had broken the seals he placed on the land. Shifting his gaze momentarily from them, he puts a shield on Hazel and holds onto her waist to prevent her from moving forward already knowing what would happen next. "Why are they...? Her words were left unfinished. Her eyes grew wide at the phenomenon that had materialized before them. "What is that?"

this story is for the dark hearts in this world this book is our last hope for your untouched souls

When the heir to a vast and powerful conglomerate finds himself in the role of a humble, live-in son-in-law, his every action seems baffling, even laughable. Whispers follow him, people wondering, "Why does he act without fear? How does a man with no apparent wealth or influence walk so confidently in a world where hierarchy is everything, and the poor bow to the whims of the rich?" But for those bold—or foolish—enough to challenge him, the truth soon becomes clear: they've gravely underestimated him. Beneath the facade of a lowly son-in-law lies a man of unimaginable power, one who could bring even the mightiest to their knees with a mere word. The world sees a pauper, but in reality, he is the kingmaker, the silent force who moves the pieces behind the scenes. As the powerful Lockwood family plots and schemes, they’re unaware of the storm that’s about to engulf them. And at the center of it all is a man they thought they could ignore—a man who might just be their downfall. In this world of betrayal, ambition, and hidden strength, will he finally reveal who he truly is, or will he let them continue to underestimate him... until it’s too late?

Nineteen-year-old Winona Bravegard hid in a cave of Dasos for seven years because she was both wanted by the Mage King and the Dragon King because of her precious heart that can turn anyone into an immortal. Her mother shielded her from the Dragon King's wrath. At the same time, her father offered his life for her when she unintentionally used her superpower during the dragon kingdom's yearly tournament. The Dragon King kept her mother in Dracousia Kingdom's tower as bait for Winona. Kaiden Drakonar is the Crown Prince of the Dracousia Kingdom, he is the most powerful dragon ever born that surpassed the power of his forefathers, but his father will only turn over his crown to his son if he captures the Dragon Witch. She is the menace to their kingdom because she is the real heir of the dragon world, and she possessed the superpower of the four elements because of her dragon and witch blood that runs on her veins. ”Son, you need to deliver to me the heart of the Dragon Witch, and that is the only way I can proclaim you as the new king of the Dragon Realm.” He set on a journey to find the Dragon Witch, and he disguised himself as an ordinary human hunter who passed by on the forest of Dasos, where he meets a beautiful young maiden, Winona, under the name of Ana, and he fell in love with her. Winona didn’t know she was in love with the person hunting for her heart, while Kaiden didn’t realize she fell in love with the Dragon Witch. She got an opportunity to save her mother when the Dragon King passed a decree calling all-female dragon shifter to join the competition to be chosen as the Crown Princess of the Dragon Realm because the king wants to find the perfect mate for Prince Kaiden. But entering this tournament is more complicated than she thought. What will happen to their love story once she finds out that Kaiden is the Crown Prince of the Dragon World? Can she forgive him for aiming for her actual beating heart as an offering to the Dragon King who killed her father? Can Kaiden kill Winona once he learns she is the Dragon Witch and offers her heart to his father, or is he willing to betray his father and fight beside Winona? As the battle between the two kingdoms intensified, which side will Winona choose? Will she use her superpower to side with the mages who abandoned her witch mother, or is she going to choose the kingdom of his father and reign as the new Queen and forget that once upon a time, she fell in love? (Warning: Has mature content on the later part of the story.)

To fight the imposing ottoman empire a prince seeks power from a terrible evil, A decision that changes his life forever.

THE HIDDEN DRAGON PRINCESS MATED TO A WEREWOLF DISGUISED AS A PRINCE Once upon a time, in the 17th century. A myth told in centuries that dragons will only be faithful to the werewolf that showed them love and kindness. The werewolf with the dragon’s trust will be the strongest Alpha ever existed. The Werewolves set out finding dragons but they were rare to see. The last dragon existed was dead, and without an heir. War erupts in the werewolves world, many Alpha’s left their world and hid with Humans. These were tales but hidden in true words ****** Poor princess Tiamera grew up in the dungeon of her father's palace.. She was disliked for causing the death of her mother and her maids. Out of anger of losing his beloved concubine he banishes his daughter Tiamera to the dungeon of his palace. She lived like a breeded animal of the palace. Mocked and ridiculed by her stepsisters. Tiamera, a cursed and forsaken princess, got mated to the werewolf in disguise as the seventh prince of Belgian. The Seventh Prince Laurent rumored to be . A wolf that is bloodthirsty!! . A prince that never lost a war!!! . A prince who ate all his concubine and mistresses. . A feared menace Seventh prince Laurent approaches his father requesting to marry the last daughter of King Tarot from a faraway kingdom. Being a princess was nice but not to Tiamera. Tiamera is a naive princess that never learned how to be a princess. She never saw the outside world, she never knew what marriage meant. She only followed the prince home, she behaves weirdly with almost an animal instinct. A princess that the only thing in her head was “how can I die?”

In a world ravaged by war, Ryojin Yukimura stands as a broken man, scarred by loss and haunted by his past. His life crumbles even more, when an unstoppable force leads an army of destruction, leaving his city and everything he built in ashes. Now, with nothing left to protect, Ryojin finds himself battling not only powerful enemies but his own inner demons. As dangerous foes gather and new threats emerge, Ryojin must confront the chaos within and around him. With the weight of countless lives on his shoulders and his own guilt pulling him down, he must decide if he can rise again or let the darkness consume him. Perhaps, the second chance he receives could be his key to finding his own path. In this high-stakes, action-packed journey, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption collide, The guild that Ryojin Yukimura made known as the arcane guild fell back down due to his death and many others. He is now not burdened with everything on his shoulders and he intends to live a simple life. To do that he needs to bring the arcane guild back to its glory days.

A young lady born into a world with an unknown ongoing war, is prophesied to be the Messiah and saviour of the world. However, she has other ideas. Zhang Xiu doesn't care about prophecies, and she only seeks revenge for the death of her family. Will she be able to fulfil her destiny, or will she give up on destiny and make her own path?

[IT WILL BE CONTINUED]

Get ready for a thrilling story about Kyle and Sara, two daring vigilantes with a secret passion for each other, concealed beneath their double lives in the rainy city of Seattle. On their latest mission to find a missing girl, they inadvertently stumble upon a dangerous human trafficking ring. As they dig deeper, they realize they're in over their heads. Their secret activities catch the attention of the mysterious group, putting their safety and hidden identities at risk for the first time. Will they manage to uncover and expose their powerful enemy before their own identities are revealed?

The Dragon Hunt, a competition that is only known to the Golden Circle, is a group of world legends. The purpose of The Dragon Hunt is to scout individuals with supernatural powers called Gifts and determine if they are useful to society or a threat. Eight percent of the population has supernatural abilities and it will continue to grow over time. The reward given to the winner is a healing potion that can heal any wound and illnesses. The potion even regenerates lost organs. Where did this healing potion come from? A DRAGON, that's right Dragon does exist!

　In the third year of Longwu in the reign of Emperor Tang, Wei Yuan was born in Ye County, Yongzhou. When he was born, Zhang Sheng signs prayed for the Dharma, and auspicious descended from heaven.

In the far future, humanity, through the discovery of an ancient source of knowledge: the Hollow Stars, came to find that they were not alone in the universe. Meeting other races of intelligent life as they were introduced into the galactic federation, they gained both the protection and aid of those that lead it: the Silver Council. Now part of the Silver Council, humanity and its worlds remain guarded by their most capable. The Enforcers work to maintain peace in worlds, while the Blades seek out crime throughout the galaxy. Though the questions humankind has continued to ask having only grown since meeting the council: who are the Silver Council, what are the Hollow Stars and why is it that all who join the ranks of their guardians never return the same?

In a world without kindness, only the strong survive. Far from any known land, shrouded in fog, lies an ancient and isolated island—a place of breathtaking beauty and dark, hidden secrets. Towering, twisted trees reach toward the sky, their branches whispering with the wind. The shoreline glitters with light-blue waves, while eerie cries echo from the heart of the jungle. The island seems alive, a world unto itself, both alluring and dangerous.

back! [Warning: Mature content ]. #rated 18 Bae has lived her life in a web of lies. Adopted by the Frankford family, one of the wealthiest in the country, she was initially cherished by Silva Frankford, who saw in Bae the daughter she could never have. For a time, Silva adored Bae, fulfilling her desire for a female child. However, when another girl named Penny was adopted, Bae was cast aside. Silva's affection shifted entirely to Penny, and Bae was neglected, eventually relegated to a separate house behind the main estate. The maids mistreated her, mocking her daily until a traumatic incident between Bae and Penny caused Bae to lose her memory. Years later, Bae turns 18 and has grown into a young lady, though she remains mistreated. Life changes again when Zanier Frankford, the current head of his father’s business empire and the first grandson of the Frankford family, returns from overseas to visit his mother Latina, and grandparents. The real drama begins as Bae, Penny, and Zanier become embroiled in a complex relationship. Zanier’s family pressures him to have an heir, as his grandparents long to see their great-grandchild before they pass away. Naïve and uneducated, Bae finds herself drawn to Zanier, a sudden light in her otherwise dark life. Yet his intentions are far from pure—Zanier only needs one thing from her: a child to fulfill his grandparents' wishes. Thus, the Frankford family’s drama unfolds, filled with plots, romance, realizations, and the complex dynamics of Bae’s relationship with Zanier. A few years later coming back to the Frankford family, but wait why now that she back is when the Frankford family is being nice to her even though she’s aware they were against her previously? And better yet who is this kid that’s calling her aunty, clingy to her, and looks exactly like her old lover zanier? Better yet will she and Zanier ever be together again amidst the plot in their family and also couple with bae losing interest in romantic life after Zanier's deep scare carve in her heart? Stay tuned to find out [looking for weak to strong fl, plotting, face slapping, messy family and age gap relationships, and more drama ahead? welcome to the substitute: getting chased.] Disclaimer; this art isn't mine. And slight explicit content. Real r18( been warned, enter at your own risk.) ** add to collections and support thanks.*

In a world of controversy, Martial Might rules supreme. A transmigrator, Li Xin, armed with a cheat has made his way to the pinnacle of life with even his realm on martial arts being at the known highest 7th stage in the Martial world, theUnrivalled Phase. Li Xin's ambitions are obvious, he wants to pursue some illusionary immortality. To only problem is that the world doesn't allow for anyone to breakthrough beyond the 8th stage, also known as the Legendary realm. How can he accept this! Musk: "QinZhi! Actually, I'm not that greedy, I just set a small goal, reaching the 9th stage before the age of 100." Everyone: ??? NB: No harem only a single love interest. No face slapping ploys. patreon.com/Auroya_Ryan/gift