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The world moves forward, second by second. But for some, time listens. Michael has no past he’s willing to speak of, and no name etched in legacy. Yet deep within him stirs a power older than war and quieter than death—the ability to hold the world still while it spins in madness. Cast through a system that treats the broken like burdens. Where others dream of being chosen, he dreams of peace. But in a world ruled by power, silence is often mistaken for weakness—and monsters often wear smiles. As unrest stirs outside the orphanage walls and deeper truths about the nature of power begin to surface, Michael will have to choose: remain the quiet boy who watches from the margins, or become something more—something unspoken and unstoppable. He doesn’t want to be a hero. But time has a cruel sense of irony.

“Betrayal isn’t a knife in the back. It’s the poison in the blood you never see coming.” Liang Chen was the prodigy of the Crimson Lotus Sect — loyal, gifted, and destined to rise. Until everything crumbled. Framed for the murder of the Grandmaster, betrayed by those he called family, he was condemned to death. And so, Liang died alone in a lotus pond, his soul cracked, crimson petals floating around his broken body. And then... the world rewound. Liang wakes up three centuries in the past, back when he was just an outer disciple, when he was weak, overlooked and forgotten. But this time, the world is different. There are quests, system prompts, even patch notes. A game-like structure overlays reality and Liang is the only one aware. Armed with knowledge of the future, Liang Chen must defy fate and ascend towards the heavens or risk being sentenced to the same fate as he was before. This time, he’ll burn the heavens before he lets history repeat itself.

The Bride They Burned He married me for a bet. Then made me bleed to entertain his friends. I was the perfect wife. Obedient. Loving. Devoted. Until my husband turned my life into a game. > “Walk on glass to save your son.” “Smile while you bleed.” “Beg like a good girl.” And when I finally broke, they ended me—with a knife to my heart and laughter in their eyes. But I didn't stay dead. I returned in a new body. More beautiful. More dangerous. And this time—I won’t cry. I won’t beg. I’ll make them fall for me. And then I’ll destroy them. One by one. ---

Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world ruled by a single nation under one authoritarian government, controlled entirely by powerful chaebols known as High Chaebols—corporate conglomerates that own everything from infrastructure to information. Society is plagued by rampant crime: narcotics, human trafficking, mass murder, kidnapping, and unspeakable atrocities. At the heart of the chaos are vicious outlaw factions and criminal syndicates known collectively as the Sinners—masterminds of terror and destruction. Their brutal massacres have pushed civilisation to the brink, turning once-safe cities into warzones. Though the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) was established to contain the threat, their efforts have fallen short. The streets remain perilous. Justice feels like a relic of the past. Amid the decay, a lone figure emerges: Agent-90—a notorious and deadly assassin, emotionless yet precise. Neither hero nor villain, he operates outside in shadows where the law doesn’t work properly, targeting the Sinners and outlaws who endanger the fragile balance of society. In a world that has lost its moral compass, Agent-90 may be its final reckoning.

In a world where milliseconds crown legends, Rai Tanaka is racing with nothing— no sponsors, no pedigree, just a haunted past and a mysterious, illegal system buried deep in his mind. Recruited by the forgotten Team Ghost Line, Rai enters Formula 1’s ruthless arena—where real circuits, legendary names, brutal rivalries, and world-class pressure collide. Armed with raw instinct, a dysfunctional crew, and the ghost of his brother’s legacy, Rai must climb from the bottom to the top of the fastest sport on Earth. Real drivers. Real F1. Real stakes. BURN LINE: F1 blends racing, betrayal, romance, comedy, and system-enhanced growth into a global underdog story that doesn’t let off the throttle. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Real-world drivers, teams, and F1 organizations are mentioned respectfully for authenticity. No affiliation with F1, FIA, or Liberty Media is claimed.

We are in this new orphanage but why couldn't we leave? Is this house trying to stop us?

MONSTERS CHALLENGE DETECTIVES TO A COMPETITION OF POWER. IF THE MONSTERS WIN, THEY WIN, BUT IF THEY LOSE, THE DETECTIVES FINISH THEM. THIS IS A COMPETITION OF SURVIVAL...

In a world where everyone awakens a Trait to start their cultivation, Rhys's was considered a joke: he would never age. In a world that worships raw combat power, a Trait granting eternal youth was worthless. To his powerful family, Rhys was a talentless failure, a stain on their name. With disgust, they cast him out onto the streets, leaving him with nothing. Alone and powerless, Rhys's life was shattered when he was caught in the crossfire of a terrifying battle between two god-like cultivators. Mortally wounded and left to bleed out in an alley, he faced a lonely, pathetic end. But as Rhys's vision faded and his last breath drew near, a new power roared to life within him. [Lifespan Burning System Activated] Suddenly, his useless Trait became Rhys's greatest weapon. His infinite lifespan was now the ultimate fuel source. A divine martial art that takes a genius a hundred years to master? [Consume 100 years of lifespan. Skill comprehended to Maximum Level.] A fatal wound that no healer can mend? [Consume 10 years of lifespan. Body restored to peak condition.] An ancient, unreadable text holding the world's greatest secrets? [Consume 500 years of lifespan. All knowledge unlocked and understood.] From the brink of death, Rhys rises with a burning purpose. The world saw him as trash, but now he will trade his endless years for the strength to stand above all. (Posting this on RR under pen name Unnikuttan)

To the world Lucas was the perfect CEO. He led the family company to become the biggest in the country. He also had the most beautiful woman for a lover and with gorgeous looks that would make anyone fall for him, he had it all. However, it all came crashing down one day when he got that letter. A letter that made him question his very existence. A letter that unhinged him.

Delhi University was supposed to be about grades, career plans, and survival. Instead, it turned into a whirlwind of unexpected friendships, rivalry-fueled chaos, and emotions no one saw coming. For Shumaila, ambition was everything-until a disastrous first encounter with Hamza set off a chain reaction of sarcasm, competition, and an undeniable spark. The more they clashed, the harder it became to ignore the tension brewing between them. "You're mine, Shumaila," he whispered. "You know it. I know it." Her fingers curled into fists, her body frozen in place. Note - Trust me, you’ll love this story! It gets really interesting after a few chapters, so dive in, and I promise you won’t regret it! I hope you all enjoy reading it.

The demons have nearly gone extinct. Hunted by humans, angels, and gods, their numbers have fallen to just a few hundred. In a final, desperate ritual, they summon the body of the Demon King from the flames—hoping to bring back their savior. But something goes wrong. Instead of a great and cruel king, they get Eren—a dead soul from Earth. A failure. A jobless, broken man who took his own life from the weight of it all.

In a world shattered by the Rupture, where heaven split and let the horrors of divinity spill onto Earth, humanity clings to its last hope: a hero named Luther. Forged by genius and guilt, draped in prophecy and lies, he is worshipped as Eden’s savior the slayer of Akuma, the Shield of the Last Citadel, the deliverance they prayed for. But behind the golden stage lights and hymns, Luther is fracturing. Haunted by memories he was never meant to have, stalked by a woman who should be dead, and whispered to by a boy he cannot remember, Luther begins to see through the story written for him. As the gods who made him the cold Prophet Zero and the brilliant, unhinged Mr. P play their games of power and guilt, Luther stumbles closer to the truth: he was never made to save. He was made to end. And when he remembers who… the world will burn. LUTHER: The Hero Who Burned the World (Book One) is a dark, cinematic science-fantasy epic about identity, guilt, and the cost of playing god

Dangerous Omega Series #1 After dying in a horrific hate crime, Suki, a certified Fudanshi and a covert celestial fox spirit living in the human realm undergoes a mysterious transmigration. He was unwittingly transported into the very world depicted in "Their S-Class Affairs," an intense, hardcore and smut-ty BL manhua. The story that he was reading before his untimely demise. Suki, as the legendary nine-tailed fox, would have an easy and comfortable life if he possessed a body of a nameless extra. He could watch the betrayal and messy lives of the characters in the Manhua without throwing himself into the eye of the storm. However, fate proves harsh for a demon spirit like Suki as he unexpectedly becomes the omega husband of the enigmatic alpha and wild stallion ML, Bai Tingfeng. In the panels of the manhua, Bai Tingfeng harbors no affection for his vain and irresponsible husband. Suki, who now assumes the identity of the renowned model omega, Shen Yuan, knows this all too well. There's no way in hell that he can rely on the S-Class alpha's help in consolidating his new body. Since Suki can't acquire help, he doesn't want to be affected by whatever drama that the ML's halo would attract. Who would want to get all the trouble without reaping the benefits? No one. Shen Yuan/Suki decided to stand on the sidelines while munching popcorn, ready to watch the drama. Let Bai Tingfeng unleash his beastly nature and become the notorious f*ck boy in the city. Suki/Shen Yuan doesn't care about that. All his concern was to be separated from this difficult man! Will the husband and husband fall for each other? No one knows. Only the electronic billboard asking someone's WIFE for a coffee date would do the talk. #omegaverse #alphaxomega #MPREG #dungeons #magic #transmigration #powercouple #childraising #beast #nonhumanMC #supersmutBL #misunderstanding

He was once the Crown Heir to the Great Dominion of Valrion — respected, admired, loved… until they turned on him. His own family. His closest friend. His beloved. Falsely accused of treason, stripped of his powers, and burned at the stake, Aedric Valtoris died cursing the gods. But the heavens heard him. And now — reborn 10 years in the past — with memories of betrayal carved deep into his soul, Aedric will tear through the realm with only one goal: Revenge. But in a world filled with gods, demons, blood contracts, and forbidden magic, he must fight not just for vengeance… …but for the right to rewrite destiny itself.

In the glimmering heart of Seoul’s corporate world, My burning desire follows the unlikely entanglement of two people from vastly different worlds. Seo-Ah, a bright but struggling young woman, finds herself spiraling after being fired for standing up to a powerful client. A drunken night leads to a humiliating encounter with the nation’s most elite CEO — Lee Min-Jun — a man known as much for his ruthless efficiency as his impossible good looks and icy heart. She expects their paths to never cross again — until she lands a job at his prestigious firm, Lee Financial Corporation. Now working under the same roof as the man who embodies everything she thought she hated, Seo-Ah struggles to remain focused on her work while ignoring the simmering tension growing between them. Min-Jun, cold and calculated, is determined not to let emotion rule his world — yet he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the stubborn, quietly determined woman who challenges his perfect order. As professional boundaries blur and emotional walls begin to crack, the two must confront not only their undeniable attraction but the secrets, status, and wounds that threaten to keep them apart. In a world ruled by appearances, pride, and power, love may be the one risk neither of them is ready to take — but neither can escape.

Dive into a world where passion knows no bounds and every chapter ignites a new fire. Burning Embers is a collection of intense, raw, and steamy BL stories that explore fierce rivalries, burning desires, and the undeniable chemistry between men who can’t resist each other. From modern cityscapes to ancient realms, each tale pulls you deeper into a dance of power, seduction, and secrets that simmer beneath the surface. Get ready for a wild ride where hearts race, boundaries blur, and every encounter leaves you craving more. This is not just romance, it’s an exploration of passion in all its fierce, unapologetic glory.

Alice, an seemingly ordinary human, finds her life irrevocably changed when she falls deeply in love with Shawn, a captivating being who is half-vampire and half-demon. Their passionate connection leads to a pivotal moment where Alice's hidden powers awaken, revealing her true identity: she is the long-lost Demon Queen, Nyx. This revelation, however, comes with a dark side; her newfound demonic nature amplifies her negative emotions, causing her to lash out and even harm those she cares about. Struggling with her dual nature, Alice is drawn to a mysterious, ancient castle, her maternal home, where she reunites with her mother, Zhou—a powerful witch. Zhou reveals Alice's true lineage as the daughter of a demon king and a witch queen, explaining that her memories were suppressed and her powers sealed to protect her from vengeful witches. The magical ritual performed to save her life after an attack, however, had a significant cost, affecting her father's memories and linking his return to her loss of innocence. Under her mother's guidance, Alice trains to control her witch powers, but mastering her demonic side requires a journey to Hell. There, she fully embraces her role as Queen Nyx, ruling with a firm hand and even encountering her demon king father, Drexel (who is also Lucifer's nephew). As Nyx, she exhibits formidable power and a ruthless streak, leading to a tense confrontation with Shawn, her love, who tries to bring her back to her "Alice" self. Their tumultuous relationship deepens as they navigate her volatile powers and his attempts to keep her grounded. The story delves into Alice's struggle to balance her human heart with her demonic destiny, her relationships with both her birth family and Shawn, and the challenges of her reign in Hell. Ultimately, through their trials and unwavering love, Alice and Shawn succeed in forging an unprecedented peace between the vampire, demon, and witch realms, uniting their disparate worlds.

After the death of a woman he once failed to protect, rogue shinobi Natsuki is left with one final mission—deliver her daughter, Rumi, to safety in Shin-Kage Village. But the world has other plans. Attacked by a powerful oni, Natsuki dies trying to protect the girl. Just when everything seems lost, he awakens—reborn by the mysterious Ink Master System, a power that lets him turn anything he draws into reality. Now hunted by monsters, stalked by a past soaked in blood, and armed with the ability to summon living beasts, deadly weapons, and tactical clones from pure ink—Natsuki will stop at nothing to protect the child he swore to save. Even if it means becoming a living weapon to do it.

After being ignored and abandoned throw out his whole life, Sakura dies, and then is reincarnated into a different world as one of the sons of a noble family as Machel Valebran. However this world is cruel then the last, for noting in this family changes for he finds himself ignored and unwanted once again and again. Thou in this darkness he finds and learns of the existence of magic in this world, lighting a ray of hope in his heart, however in this family magic is not acknowledge and for him to fully acknowledge it makes him an outcast in the family. And on a cruel night he is kiddnaped in his sleep and then learns that the one responsible or none other then his own family to become a slave. Inraged and determine to live the boy fights for his life, and obtains victory but at a cost suffering a deadly wound he finds himself on the verge of death once more, but in this desprate moment he is saved by a woman who takes him in and cares for him and as time passes she gives him a new reason to live not as Sakura... or Machel Valebran... but as Nathan Elune. And with this new identity he is detemine to live it the way he wishes, and while stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Even if he has to burn the world that cast him aside.

She loved him like the moon—distant, untouchable, and dangerously beautiful. He loved her like a secret—hidden, forbidden, and doomed from the start. Rain was born in dirt and raised in silence—an omega in a world that worships strength. Her only joy? The quiet, stolen moments with Batista, the Alpha prince who once defended her when no one else would. She loved him from the shadows, never expecting to be seen. Then he saw her… and destroyed her. He ordered her mother’s execution. He sentenced Rain to death. And she died—almost. But the girl they threw into the pit came back. Not as a servant. Not as a traitor. As something more. Now Rain walks with rage in her heart and fire in her blood. And Batista—the Alpha who once held her hand and shattered her world—wants her back. But this time? She’s not the one who’ll kneel. In a world on the brink of war, where lies wear crowns and love demands blood, Rain must decide if she’ll burn the past to the ground… or become the weapon fate always meant her to be.

This novel is dedicated to my favorite Chinese pianist and a famous Taiwanese pop star born in America. One is a world-renowned pianist, Ye Xi, a piano prodigy, and the other is a high-profile (American-grown Asian), Yan Alex Feng, a huge pop star and a true celebrity. They met in their early days, rising to fame together, appearing in each other's concerts and performances, with their veiled affection visible to the entire nation. Amidst the crowded audience, they playfully expressed their love, sparking nationwide excitement over their rumored relationship. However, constrained by the norms of their time and society, they could not make their love public. How will they continue their relationship? Will they end up not seeing each other anymore, or will they be brave enough to come out of the closet? Note!!! Please note that this novel contains explicit content. I recommend you start reading from Chapter 15; then, you can browse the previous chapters to learn about the childhoods of the two main characters.

[Mature Content - R18 | Graphic Scenes | He lived by violence, ruled by loyalty, until his own crew stabbed him in the back. Now, reborn in a brutal world of swords and sorcery, the gangster who trusted no one is gifted the Desire Engine, a mysterious system that feeds on lust and domination. In this world, strength isn’t earned by bloodshed alone. It’s fueled by carnal bonds. And this time? He’s not building a gang. He’s building a Empire.

Life... What is life? Who defines it? Who decides it? Who conceives it? The truth is that we all have it. Some of us hate it. Some of us don't want to lose it. To some it's... precious. To others it's a burden, it's misery... it's a threat. Life is too complex for us -no- for mere humans to understand. It isn't our choice. It has never been our choice. It will never be our choice. So basically, the only thing left for us to do is to choose. Choose whether to leave it or live it. Though, it's easier said than done.

When Micha, a Twenty-one-year-old omega was sold off to an Alpha Prince for his rut, she thought that would be the end of her life. Because the prince has a curse: whoever he is intimate with on his rut would die if it isn't his mate. And what's worse is that in their world, fated mates are so rare that it almost doesn't exist. The cruelty of the people who have raised her has torn her heart. And the thought of death? She is horrified by it. But what if fate has its own plan for her? What if she turned out to be the cure of his curse? What if she happens to be the fated one of the cursed prince?

Under One Sky Rain Fell for Him, Fire Burned for Her --- *Setting: Elite college in South Korea — Arkan University — known for its secrecy, power, and privilege. The place where talents bloom, hearts break, and secrets destroy lives. --- Main Male Lead Name: Rivan Seo Age: 21 (Second-Year) Personality: Rude. Rich. Raw. He’s tall, sharp-jawed, with a lean muscular build. A beast in sports, genius in music, unmatched in looks. He’s known as “The Untouchable.” Popular, cold, multi-talented—but dangerous if crossed. Background: Only heir to the Seo Corporation empire. Hides a dark past no one dares speak of. Appearance: Piercing black eyes, tattoos down his left arm, always in designer fits. Hair slightly messy but intentional. POV Sample: > "People call it attitude. I call it survival. I didn’t grow up to be loved. I grew up to be feared." --- Transfer Male Lead (Hidden Genius) Name: Arian Mehta Age: 20 (New Transfer) Personality: Quiet. Gentle smile. Mysterious. Friendly but deeply private. From a middle-class background. He hides his intelligence behind a calm face. Background: Raised by a single mother, he came here on full scholarship. But no one knows he’s ranked top in international coding Olympiads. Appearance: Milky fair skin, always in minimal, clean clothes. Slight build, innocent features, rarely online. Eyes that read people. POV Sample: > "I’ve mastered the art of fading in the background. But that doesn’t mean I’m weak. I’m just choosing when to burn." --- Female Lead (GL Tie-In) Name: Hana Lee Age: 20 Personality: Bold, sharp-tongued, secretly vulnerable. She was Rivan’s childhood friend turned enemy. Appearance: Long dark hair, fierce eyeliner, always dressed in black. Her eyes seem to hide heartbreak. POV Sample: > "They say girls like me are dangerous. But the real danger is when I stop caring." --- Rivan's Gang (The “Aces”) Kai – Blonde, impulsive, boxer, hides bruises with pride. Minjoon – Hacker, sarcastic, loves chaos. Taeyang – Deep-thinker, poetic, smoker, plays cello at midnight. Yuri (GL character) – Soft but deadly. Her eyes never lie, but her lips do. --- Love Triangle Becomes Multi-Angle: Rivan falls for Arian, but denies it—until obsession consumes him. Hana still has feelings for Rivan, but starts getting drawn to Yuri. Arian is pulled into both—caught in the storm of Rivan’s fire and Hana’s mystery. thank you and I hope you like it

He was the fire she never saw coming. She was the girl he never meant to love. A cruel dare. A forbidden kiss. And a betrayal that shattered them both. Cameron Sinclair was supposed to be the quiet girl the new face at a school full of secrets. She never expected to fall for Alan Kazan, the beautiful, reckless twin with a smirk that made her heart forget what it was protecting. He came with danger. With rumors. And a list she was never meant to be on. But when the truth comes out, and everything between them burns, Cameron disappears without a word. Years later, she returns scarred, silenced, and trapped in a nightmare wearing a wedding ring. But Alan never forgot her. Not the sound of her laugh. Not the way she kissed him like he was the only real thing in her life. And he’s not ready to let go. Now, they’re caught in a storm of secrets, betrayals, and a legacy built on lies. And some loves? They don’t die. They come back blazing.

Core Synopsis: In a world ruled by cultivation sects and divine clans, a young man named Shen Liun once held everything—loving parents, a powerful clan, and a noble fiancée. But fate turned cruel. His family was destroyed in a conspiracy, his clan wiped out as traitors, and his betrothed discarded him like trash, calling him "a waste with no future." Left for dead and tossed into the most desolate realm of the continent, Shen Liun awakens an ancient soul within him—The Emperor of Ashes, a forgotten god of destruction and rebirth. From this moment, he begins his ascent. But the path to the heavens is soaked in blood, betrayal, and fire. Shen Liun will defy destiny, burn gods, shatter sects, and rise not just to power—but to rewrite the rules of cultivation itself. you can support me through this: Ko-fi.com/Allforone9