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"Dignity exists only on the blade of a psionic lightsaber, and truth resides only within the range of an ultra-heavy purification beam." The chaotic situation allowed Amber, who had been thrust into the universe-conquering game Starry Sky, to fully grasp the meaning of this phrase... After humanity accidentally acquired warp technology, they spread across the galaxy like a plague. Centuries of united progress inevitably gave way to division. Of course, there were also the "friendly" alien civilizations and restless, unknown enemies lurking on the galactic fringes. But as a fugitive wanted by both the Federation and the Empire, Amber's first priority is... to survive. Key Themes: Interstellar warfare, fleet battles, mechs vs. battleships, solo boarding actions, psionic awakening, alien cat-girls, alien elves...

I was doing fine but now I'm in a book!? and the male lead wants to kill me!? Lee Minho was doing a great job at hacking, inside a famous institution. But being impatient as he is, he started reading the last chapter of his favourite novel. Which turned out to be a super bad ending... Due to his anger issues he couldn't keep the rage inside him and made an error leading him to enter that very favourite novel of his. But he is cross dressing as the villainess!? also the male lead's wife who the male lead tries to assasinate!? He needs to prepare himself to survive each and every attack and find out the real villain behind the curtain but what if all he is seeing is nothing but just a lie... A lie that leads to a mistake that he created with his own hands.. Cover generated from ai

Summoned by the Goddess to save her fading world. He battled for years in a war against the forces of darkness, ultimately standing as the lone survivor from both factions after vanquishing the Demon-God. After destroying the enemy, the Goddess descended to the physical plain, and Sol, having endured horrors beyond hell, is rewarded. Captivated by his strength, the Goddess Ikaris binds herself to him in a slave pact, a pact he finds acceptable since her only desire is to serve him. That was supposed to be the end, but they both got summoned again to another world almost as soon as they returned to his own. This time around, Sol refuses his role as hero. Unable to find rest he will the pantheon of gods in a quest to become the strongest being in existence, carried by his slave who took his place as hero, battles await and secrets of old begin to scurry into the light when the world as he knows it begins expanding beyond the visible horizons of reality and deep into the fringes of eternal darkness. Terrible consequences lay beyond the borders of the known.

Under the white moonlight, In a world familiar and unfamiliar We travel. What adventure awaits us? Struggling with a mind that knows no limits, we walk together towards dangers. Come into the world with confidence, strengthen your resolve and raise your sword high. Standing proudly against hardships — With perseverance that knows no bounds, We explore this mysterious world. Our world is a place where the strongest rise, The most extreme, the most insane! Where all the secrets of hypocrisy and lies are destroyed, The curtain is revealed to the nature of humanity in its most beautiful form!

The ordinary yet not so ordinary detective, Wen Wen, woke up in a mental hospital and discovered that his right hand was connected to a mysterious space called the 'Catastrophe Containment Facility,' from which he could acquire the powers of the monsters imprisoned within! By capturing a vampire, he gained a formidable physique; By capturing a ghost, he could turn invisible and pass through walls; By capturing a fox spirit, he could charm the opposite sex... In short, in order to obtain more powerful abilities, Wen Wen began to diligently capture monsters, thereby stepping into the strange world of superpowers and seeing the hidden truths behind the curtain... ... PS1: Inspiration partly comes from the Cthulhu Mythos and the SCP Foundation, but I'm only borrowing some elements, not a direct copy, and I hope everyone likes it.

In the distant and mysterious interstellar world, ancient civilizations have faded like a dying candle in the wind, with shattered ruins and lost traditions lingering only in vague historical records. In this era, Dream Forgers, with their powerful mental abilities, construct dreams and engage in fierce battles with dream beasts, becoming revered figures. They are the spiritual backbone of the interstellar world, weaving dreams that connect people to the distant echoes of past civilizations. Lily, a graduate student in dream studies from Earth, found her fate dramatically altered in an unexpected twist. She was transported into the world of an interstellar romance novel, only to become the tragic side character. Despite possessing mental power, her lack of imagination became her fatal flaw in her quest to become a Dream Forger. During the Dream Forger assessment battle, other competitors showcased incredible creativity, with dreams filled with dazzling starlight and wild beasts galloping through fantastical landscapes. However, Lily could only struggle within the confines of her own mind, ultimately being eliminated for her inability to craft dreams. But the story did not end there. After her elimination, Lily did not succumb to despair; instead, she awakened in the face of adversity. As the curtain rose on the interstellar dream streaming battle, a legendary journey that would the entire interstellar world began. During the Beast Summoning Exam, while other competitors summoned common interstellar pets to engage in standard battles with dream beasts, Lily closed her eyes and took a deep breath. In an instant, a gigantic flying beast appeared out of nowhere, casting a shadow that seemed to cover the entire sky. With its wings spread wide, it looked as though it could tear the universe apart, and with each beat, the winds and clouds shifted. The interstellar audience was left speechless, their gasps of amazement echoing through the air. Lily smiled gently, silently reciting an ancient verse: "The great roc rises with the wind, soaring to ninety thousand miles in a single day." Then, in the vast sea of stars, the mythical creatures Xuanwu and Tengshe emerged, their massive forms churning the waters as if telling the tales of ancient myths. Amidst the swirling clouds, the Azure Dragon weaved through them, sometimes summoning rain and clouds, nourishing the mysterious dream world. And upon an ancient phoenix tree, a phoenix sang loudly, surrounded by fierce flames, its rebirth through fire a magnificent sight that left all who watched in awe. The interstellar people had never witnessed such a strange and culturally rich dreamscape. For a moment, the entire interstellar network erupted in a frenzy of excitement.

***Warning: This book contains many violent, xxx and horror details, please consider before reading. Van Rover, 31 years old, is a coward who only wants to live an ordinary life. When the curtain concealing the secrets of this world is lifted, it is also the time when the wheel of his destiny begins to turn. Rover steps into a new land, filled with darkness, brutality, and death. In this land, Heroism and bravery do not mean you will be the main character. Cowardice and selfishness do not mean you will die. When he arrived in this gloomy land, the first terrible thing he encountered was his first love from 10 years ago. She was murdered and chopped into pieces, but she still came to find him. … Under the blurred moonlight, Rover saw his girlfriends standing on a field of human bones, waiting for him in the far away. The cold wind blew, causing the corpses hanging on the surrounding branches to sway. His girlfriends were laughing laughter as if mocking the faith of the dead. Rover knew that… stepping toward them, he would die, but he still wanted to go. He wanted to find out the truth.

A quiet house, a lurking intruder - the story of a single mother battling her trauma and past mistakes, just to protect her children. What begins as a simple tale of horror, slowly spirals into a confrontation with forces beyond human comprehension. As more and more supernatural events continue to unfold, the lines between reality and illusion blur. And soon, the terror within the house gets entangled with a political conspiracy, threatening far more than its walls. Join our movement - https://linktr.ee/zaffnest

Ian was an ordinary guy on his way to work when he suddenly found himself in a strange and dangerous world ruled by dark races like vampires, werewolves, and demons. Transmigrated into the body of a lesser vampire, Ian must quickly adapt to his new reality where survival is a constant struggle. Just when all hope seems lost, Ian discovers he has a unique advantage: The Strongest Body Customization System, which allows him to modify and customize his body by consuming biomass. With this golden finger, Ian starts to turn the tables, designing bone claws and other enhancements to give him an edge against the terrifying werewolves and other supernatural threats. But as Ian learns more about the Curtained Imperium and the rigid hierarchies of the vampire race, he realizes that defeating his enemies is only the first step. To survive and thrive in this dark and brutal world, Ian must rise through the ranks, uncover the power of his system. Need to fly? Customize a pair of angel wings! The body is small? Add hundreds meters of height and become bigger than Godzilla! Need a weapon? Customize bone claws and kagune on the spot!

Alexander Sebastian had transmigrated to a world where everyone could awaken a Planet. The larger the Planet, the higher the Origin Energy, and the stronger the Civilization. Some people made theirs with Qi to create a Martial Arts Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Martial Arts practitioner. Some people made theirs with Magic to create a Magical Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Mage. Some people made their with Spiritual Energy to create an Immortal Civilization, everyone on the Planet was an Immortal Cultivator. Everyone was trying their best to construct all sorts of extraordinary planets. Sebastian, on the other hand, used his memories from his previous life to create a technological civilization! “Your Star Destroyer directly pierced through the opponent’s planet, and the opponent bowed their head.” “Your two-way foil turned the opponent’s planet into a piece of paper, and you frightened them.” This story uses technology to break through all sorts of Supernatural Civilizations. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 And sorry, my English is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

*** Humanity had come far but humans were further ahead, wielding power and strength. People with the strength to crush mountains with their bare hands and tear the sky asunder by just sighing. All this was made possible by Xeron crystals. In a world where emotional detachment intertwines with profound grief, Jack Dixon navigates life's hardships after the loss of both parents. Driven by a thirst for strength and control, Jack purchases a Xeron crystal in hopes of changing his fate. Yet an unforeseen and agonizing affliction threatens to extinguish his life. Facing imminent mortality, Jack embarks on a desperate journey against time. His quest takes a perilous turn as he delves into the dead realm his parents once navigated, seeking clues for vengeance while cautiously navigating the fringes of an interplanetary war. Amidst the looming specter of death, Jack's odyssey is fraught with uncertainty... and death. *** Death Rules Everything Around Me.

Unknowingly, he was dragged into a world, he found himself in an endless plain. A place without existence and emptiness. All he could see was the tall grass that reached his shoulders. He thought, but his memory was gone and he couldn't remember anything. He did not know his identity and existence. It looked scary; So he took that endless path to explore that unfamiliar place. Can he recover his lost memories and become aware of his existence?! And what is hidden behind the curtain of this world?! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Note: "I am a newbie writer, and I may have some grammatical mistakes. I hope you will help me improve my work with your comments and enjoy reading this novel." ----------------------------------------- Note: " I got this picture from Pinterest. And this cover is not mine.''

For years, he knew only stillness. Confined to a body that refused to move, unable to speak or act, his world was reduced to the smallest of motions—a blink, a breath. He had lived on the fringes of existence, watching life pass him by while his dreams withered, unreachable. On modern-day Earth, his broken body had long sentenced him to a life of quiet despair. Then the world changed. When the heavens split and the Cultivation Assist System descended, the rules of reality were rewritten. The Awakening brought power, opportunity, and a spark of hope to every corner of the world. For him, it brought a miracle: the chance to heal. The system mended the broken shell that had confined him for so long, restoring his strength and granting him the body he had always longed for. For the first time in years, he stood, felt the earth beneath his feet, and believed he could rise alongside the world’s new era. But even miracles have limits. While others rushed into the grand Pagodas—the centers of knowledge and cultivation where the strongest paths began—he was denied entry. Barred from the heart of the Awakening, he was forced to endure its trials on the outskirts. Every step forward came harder for him than it did for others. He clawed and fought for scraps of the opportunities others seemed to have handed to them. But he did not stop. Through sheer determination, he began to ascend. Slowly but surely, he carved out his place in the new world, defying the odds and the whispers of those who doubted him. He could see the life he had dreamed of—freedom, power, and the chance to soar—just within reach. But the world was not as kind as he believed. Just as he reached for the heights he had fought so hard to claim, betrayal struck. The knife that ended his life came not from an enemy, but from someone he thought loved him. The warmth of trust turned to the cold sting of death, and in his final moments, as the darkness took him, he wondered how he could have been so blind. But death was not the end. When he awakens again, in a new life and body, the memories of his first remain vivid and sharp. The struggles, the triumphs, and the bitter sting of betrayal—they burn within him, forging a determination that will not be silenced. The Cultivation Assist System is still there, but the rules of his second life are different, and the world he returns to is even more dangerous than before. Ashes to Apex follows the journey of a young man who rose from nothing, fought against impossible odds, and was struck down before he could truly soar. It is a tale of rebirth, ambition, and the unyielding drive to rise beyond the limits of fate. As the embers of his first life ignite a new flame, one question remains: How far can he rise before the ashes of his past threaten to consume him once more?

Hidden from the ignorant eyes of the people, in a world protected by their ancestors, the lycans thrive in a community of their own making. For hundreds of years they have kept themselves tucked away, living their lives amongst the people, while keeping their secret hidden. Until one day, one fateful morning...their world was destroyed. Left with only family to depend on, they chance to enter the city and vow to avenge their loved ones. However, something they could have never guessed...was one singular obstacle, which could potentially destroy them and foil their revenge before they even get the chance to carry it out. Thanks to the lovely @ahyuleidiiiii for the beautiful cover art

For centuries, humanity has fought a losing war against the alien Xa’tarii. Every attempt to unite has ended in failure, every plan foiled by betrayal, greed, or fear. Talon Graves is one man trapped in an endless cycle, reliving the fight over and over in a desperate attempt to find the path that will save humanity. This is his story, from the first life where he was just a kid. To the hundredth and beyond, trapped in an endless cycle. Each step, each decision, brings him closer to breaking the cycle or losing himself entirely. Perhaps even both. Will Talon’s hope be enough to defy fate, or will humanity fall to its own flaws once more? -- Hello everyone! If you’ve made it this far into the summary, and I still haven’t convinced you to click on that first chapter, let me share a little more about what you can expect from this book. This story offers a unique power system, one inspired by cultivation but with my own twist to make it truly distinct. It’s a universe where intergalactic warfare takes center stage, featuring everything from the awe-inspiring World Enders who can destroy planets with a thought, to the smallest soldiers fighting tooth and nail for survival. Every individual matters, and every battle leaves its mark. In this universe, it’s all about scale. Even a world-ending Super is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. When wars span entire galaxies and civilizations vie for dominance across universal borders, the impact of a single Super, no matter how powerful, is often a morale boost or the elimination of key high-profile targets, including enemy World Enders themselves. Victory here isn’t determined by raw strength alone but by strategy, sacrifice, and the countless individuals who shape the tide of war. So, if you’re looking for a story that combines relentless action, intricate power systems, and the weight of interstellar stakes, then this might just be the book for you. I hope you’ll give it a chance, click that first chapter, and let’s dive in together. P.S. I’ll be writing this for the long haul, so if you’re expecting a gritty, determined, and powerful individual right from the start, this isn’t that kind of story. Instead, you’ll follow a journey of growth, struggle, and transformation as Talon learns to navigate a brutal universe and carve his place in it. Enjoy! Updates: 1.5k - 2k words a day (or 1 - 2 chaps)

"Being mated to the dreadful alpha was something I could’ve never imagined," Diva thought with a heavy sigh. "Ugh! Ahh!" she screamed, throwing a pillow across the room. "I’m so frustrated with everything right now," she muttered to herself. Her voice wavered with anger as she continued, "I never liked this man! And yet, that stupid soothsayer declared I’m mated to this unmerciful brute who kills over the slightest mistake." Her words were venomous, her frustration spilling into every corner of her room. She began tearing through her belongings, scattering clothes and breaking anything in her path. A loud bang came from the door, making her pause. "Diva!" Mikael’s firm voice cut through the silence. "You have to stop this nonsense and come back to your senses. Destiny doesn’t change just because you want it to." "Go away, Mikael!" Diva snapped, her voice cracking with desperation. "I hear you, loud and clear," Mikael replied with an edge of sarcasm. "But when you’re ready to stop acting like a child, don’t forget to call me. I’ll always be there, whether you like it or not." His tone softened slightly, but the sound of his footsteps walking away came swiftly after. Diva leaned her back against the door, sliding down to the floor as tears streamed down her cheeks. It felt like her whole world had been flipped upside down. She wiped at her face but couldn’t stop the sobs from breaking free. "Why him?" she whispered into the empty room. "Of all the people in the world, why did it have to be Derek?" Her mind raced with memories of Derek—the cold, piercing eyes that seemed to see through everyone, the air of authority that silenced even the boldest warriors, and the bloodstained rumors of his merciless reign. A knock came at the door again, softer this time. "Diva," Mikael’s voice was gentler now. "I know this isn’t easy for you. But running from it won’t change the truth. You need to face him. Talk to him. Maybe he’s not as bad as you think." She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. "Not as bad as I think? You don’t know him, Mikael. You don’t know what he’s capable of." "And neither do you," Mikael replied. "Maybe it’s time you found out." The silence that followed was deafening. Diva closed her eyes, her head dropping to her knees. She wanted to scream, to protest, to demand a different fate. But deep down, she knew Mikael was right. "Why does it feel like my life has been sold off to the devil himself?" she murmured. Her thoughts were interrupted by a chilling gust of wind that swept through the open window. She froze, her eyes darting to the curtains billowing in the night air. For a moment, she felt as if she was being watched. "Destiny, huh?" she whispered bitterly, glancing at the reflection of her tear-streaked face in the shattered mirror across the room. "If this is my destiny, then fate has made a terrible mistake."

The world-famous hacker, Dexter, is a woman and she is the daughter of one of the most prominent families of aristocrats, going by the name Daisy Chen. Daisy has stayed away from her family, and juggled from one job to another in disguise or while cross-dressing as her alibi 'Dexter'. It never once got her into trouble, not until she chanced upon him. Ryle Harper, the CEO of Harper Societies, manages a multinational company on the surface but danger lurks beneath every façade he presents to the world. Daisy had decided to tread carefully around the man but trouble always comes uninvited. One night. One mistake. A stranger. An unprepared pregnancy. To keep her façade of being a man and not offend the devil, she did what was feasible… She disappeared without a trace. However, two years later, she finds herself facing him again only to realize that the man was, all along trying to track her down. By a twist of fate, she becomes his secretary again but this time, their deal comes with certain conditions and a time limit. But when destiny rolls its dice and Daisy has to assume the position of the head of her family, how would she escape Ryle's clutches again? Would she want to? Or would he let her? ... “Look at me,’’ his eyes darkened as he stepped towards her. With every step he took towards her, Daisy took a step back until her back hit the wall. The curtains swayed in the night wind, the glow of the pale moonlight illuminating the dark room where she could see the danger lurking in those hazel eyes. She averted her gaze. He pinched her chin and turned her face towards him, ‘’Dexter?” his fingers grazed up to her wig, ‘’Or shall I call you Daisy now? Daisy Chen?” he leaned closer to her, whispering next to her lips. Her lips parted but before she could utter a single word, her wig was tugged off. Her long dark hair came cascading down, answering all his unanswered questions. ''Tell me Daisy, or there are more ways I can make you speak,'' his hand reached inside her shirt, his long fingers grazed on the expanse of her delicate, bare skin, ''You believe me, right?" he whispered. She shivered, partly in pleasure and partly in denial of that pleasure that she felt.

In a world where social status and success are determined by one’s Authentic Signature—a unique mark of talent or power each person develops in their lifetime—Kaylen Moore is a rare anomaly: a Blank. Labeled as talentless and invisible to society, he has spent his life on the fringes, watching others ascend to greatness while he’s left with nothing. But everything changes when Kaylen stumbles upon a forgotten artifact that allows him to mimic the Authentic Signatures of others. Armed with the ability to "fake" talents and powers, Kaylen quickly begins to climb the social ladder, infiltrating the highest echelons of power. From street-level thugs to influential elites, no one is safe from his deceptive abilities. However, as Kaylen rises, he discovers that the artifact comes at a cost: the more he uses it, the more it chips away at his sanity and blurs the line between his true self and the personas he creates. To complicate matters further, a shadowy organization that hunts down those who tamper with Authentic Signatures is closing in on him. Caught between the life he’s always dreamed of and the looming danger of exposure, Kaylen must decide: will he embrace his facade to become someone extraordinary, or will he risk everything to discover the truth behind his Blank status? Themes: Identity, deception, ambition, and the cost of power.

Born as a hermaphrodite (an intersex), and the bearer of the Lee family curse, all Lee Min-Su ever wanted was to be seen and accepted as a normal human being too. Betrayed by his own family, who had him imprisoned for seven (7) years by the King for a crime committed by his sister, Min-Soo wanted to end his life when they went ahead to disown him right after his release from prison. But then, just as he was about to jump into the Han River, he felt revitalised.  The thought of letting them have a taste of their own medicine became the essence of him living his remaining life here on earth. For 3 years, Minsoo lay in wait as he worked as a gisaeng (courtesan) and planned his simple but well elaborated revenge against his parents' "golden child." And that was to deny his big sister, Lee Min-Seo, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved, the Crown Prince. As a little token of payment for all that he had, had to endure from them. But finding out that he was pregnant with another man's child after the royal wedding was never part of his plans.  So Lee Min-Su knew then that, it was time to draw the curtains closed, before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! **** The Crown Prince Kim Hyun Jun, the number one sought-after bachelor in all of Joseon, has a secret.  And that is, his weenie has not gotten up since an incident 10 years ago. For this reason, he did everything he could to avoid getting married, in order not to stress anyone's daughter. But after his father, the King, became bedridden, his grandmother, the Queen Dowager, had to step in. She managed to arrange a marriage match between him and the Prime Minister's adopted daughter, Lee Minseo.  The prince knew then, that, he was f*cked. His long-term secret will now be exposed. But how come, that his then-sleeping weenie now has such an insatiable desire for this newlywed "Crown Princess" of his? What happens then, when the prince finds out that he married the wrong "woman"? What if this Crown Prince, who is now about to be crowned King, was to find out that his "Crown Princess" was the same "woman" that had caused the incident that killed his older brother and rendered him impotent? To add insult to injury, this fake "Crown Princess" has the guts to run away from him when his ascension to the throne is only a few days away. Well, this new king has no intention of letting "her" get away with this scot-free. He would find the fake "crown princess" and make sure that "she" paid for "her" deception. Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading.  Thank You.

Five centuries into the future, humanity’s mastery of space-folding technology has spread civilization across the Milky Way. But the galaxy’s unity crumbled during the Great Shattering, as corporate greed and rebellion fractured the once-mighty Union of Federated Systems into chaos. Now, countless factions—corporations, warlords, and desperate colonies—battle for survival and dominance. On the fringes of known space, the forgotten colonies begin to rise from obscurity and poverty. Facing powerful corporations and rival states, leaders of various planets aim to reunite the galaxy under a single banner. But in a universe ruled by ambition and betrayal, the cost of unity may be more than anyone is willing to pay. Can one world, one leader, bring order to a divided galaxy, or will it be consumed by the forces tearing it apart?

Kaine Velar was a young, unremarkable Gatekeeper assigned to a remote outpost, guarding a Nexus Gate on the fringes of the multiverse. But when a mysterious force causes the gate to collapse, Kaine is thrust into a fractured, unstable world. The Nexus, a network of interconnected realms that has maintained the balance of countless universes for eons, is now falling apart. Struggling to survive in a multiverse teetering on the brink of destruction, Kaine discovers that he is no mere bystander. He has been chosen by the very force that caused the collapse—the enigmatic Worldweaver. With the power to manipulate the threads of fate, Kaine must piece together the broken worlds and prevent the complete unraveling of reality. As Kaine journeys across warped realms, facing dangerous creatures, ancient enemies, and unexpected allies, he begins to unlock the secrets of the Nexus’ collapse. But the more he learns, the more he realizes that the chaos may be the result of something far darker—and far more personal—than he ever imagined. To restore balance, Kaine must confront his own hidden past and decide whether he can truly shape the future, or if he is merely another pawn in a cosmic game of fate.

Me and you. We looked almost the same. Liked most of the same things. Suffered the same abuse. Yet we died differently. Why was that not the same? On her way home from church one fateful day, a meteor descended from the heavens, obliterating everything in its path. Li Wen's ordinary life in the modern world shattered in a heartbeat, it would be her last heartbeat on earth. When the meteor crashes down, plunging her into a world she once created into the unpublished novel she spent most of her life writing for her beloved brother. Now, in a realm where ancient martial arts and magical forces rule, they are reborn as elementals on the Red Moon and Ice Moon—fire and frost, separated once more. A divine system offers her a second chance, gifting her immortality and then disappears due to an error... Yet, the journey is dangerous. If her true identity is revealed, she will be hunted by those who seek her immortality. Determined, Li Wen vows, "I will find you, Li Wei, no matter what. This time, nothing will keep us apart." Can the author navigate her way back to her brother in the world she created? The twisted part is, "How can the author not remember so many important parts of her own story?" Suddenly, Li Wen is thrust into a path of unpredictability. Who knows what enigmatic beings might be orchestrating the scenes from behind the curtains? She is now a character like anyone else, aware of some things but not everything. However, with her secret cheat code can she restore all of her memories and gain back the most important memory of all: the last chapter...?

What if a single discovery could change everything? In a world powered by ancient Essence stones, Kane and his friends live on the fringes, powerless and forgotten. But when Kane uncovers a mysterious map, everything shifts. A hidden system awakens within him, unlocking abilities that could rival the most powerful forces in existence. Thrust into a dangerous, secretive world, Kane and his friends must navigate deadly enemies, unravel ancient mysteries, and master their newfound powers. Follow Kane, Leo, and Liam on their journey from and witness how nobody's can change the world

Grand Inquisitor Llyris Mordane is a legend—a hero with a reputation as the empire’s most feared enforcer. But behind the accolades lies a man shaped by the grim realities of power. In his brutally honest memoirs, Llyris pulls back the curtain on his rise through the ranks of the Inquisition, revealing the dark secrets, moral compromises, and bloody deeds that earned him his title. Step into halls of the inquisition, if you dare, but be prepared—once you cross this threshold, there is no turning back.

Death, Is Only the Beginning. In this hybrid fantasy/sci-fi action horror series, a group of undead human souls known as the Uneventful's will be thrust into a cosmic conflict that effects all of the Fringe, a wayward station in the nexus or all creation, run by delegates from Heaven and Hell, which borders the Underworld and all the creature inhabitants who make up the city.

I’ve spent my career digging up secrets, but I never expected to find myself in the center of one that could cost me my life. I’m Emily Carter, an investigative journalist known for getting to the truth—no matter how deep I have to dig. When my editor hands me the assignment of a lifetime, I’m drawn into the world of Gabriel Thorne, the billionaire who controls more than just his empire of wealth. He's been a ghost in the public eye for years, and no one has been able to pierce the veil of mystery surrounding him. Until now. It starts as a job: investigate Thorne Industries, find out what’s fueling the rumors of corruption, and expose the man behind the curtain. But the deeper I dive, the more I realize that Gabriel Thorne isn’t just a powerful businessman—he’s the key to a web of dark secrets that run far deeper than I could have imagined. And the more I uncover, the closer I get to becoming another one of those who’ve disappeared while chasing his secrets. But what I never expected was how drawn I’d be to him. There’s something magnetic about Gabriel, something dangerous and alluring that pulls me in even as I know I should walk away. He’s hiding something, and every instinct I have tells me I’m playing with fire. Yet, as the walls between us start to fall, I find myself trapped between exposing the truth and the undeniable pull I feel toward him. Powerful enemies are circling, and it’s not just my career on the line anymore—it’s my life. The closer I get to uncovering Gabriel’s hidden past, the more I realize that my own secrets might be just as dangerous. And when they collide, they could destroy any chance we have at happiness. Some secrets are worth billions. Others can cost you everything.

Amidst the sea of fallen comrades, their lifeblood staining the earth, a solitary figure rises above the carnage. He stands atop a gruesome curtain of death, his longsword an instrument of divine wrath. In its gleam, one could sense a challenge to the very gods themselves. We were fools to face him; my comrades paid the price in their own flesh and blood. A desperate realization claws at my mind – a realization that I must escape this blood-soaked field and bring dire warning to the holy excellencies. I looked at my remaining comrades they instantly realized what I was thinking. They must know of this relentless force, this harbinger of doom. I looked at my comrades and as I turn to flee, fate intervenes, and our eyes lock in a moment of eerie connection. He looked at me and my comrades with his crimson red eyes. He swung his sword towards me. Why is the world upside down? I thought. Then I realized that my head was cut by his crimson sword. Time slows to a crawl as I find myself caught in the deadly dance of his blade. I see the malevolence in his eyes, a reflection of the abyss that has claimed so many. He cut through my comrades without batting an eye. The red moon casts an ominous glow upon the battlefield, and his crimson silhouette, now moving away, becomes a spectacle against the crimson canvas. With an inexplicable calmness, I embrace the darkness. As he strides away, the embodiment of destruction and beauty, I can't help but smile like a fool. Amidst the ruins and the echoes of my demise, I whisper to myself, "Beautiful!" - a final tribute to the twisted elegance that accompanies the brutality of this merciless crimson devil.

I am the typical girl you can find everywhere. Plain is the word that designed exactly for me. I have excellent grades, good attitude, bright future. I have set a goal ahead of time, and everything run smoothly like I've planned. I am living a comfortable normal live. Until I met him. Luke Spencer. He is everything you want, everything you've dream of. Curtain opens. Question asks. Careful steps taken. Bad decisions made. * "The life I live in was just like the taste of vanilla. Sweet, but just plain sweet. Vanilla. Until I met you." "Do you regret it?" "I don't know, but I'm craving it." "... what?" he chuckles like he find it absurd that I'm talking about food right now. But he's tasty though. "You don't understand." "What I don't understand? You're just hungry, Cupcake." "Yeah, I'm hungry..." of your love, "...and I'm craving it." The taste that you brought to my life. ** Hello, author here. This story is actually a story that I wrote on another platform back then, around 2016 I guess. It stopped because I have another priorities, but I'm back to edit this story and post it here. I'll also continue this story here. Some of you going to say this one is another cliche, but I'm okay with it because, what's a pizza without cheese? anyways, do give this story a chance to make it out there ^_^ Your comments and votes are much appreciated!

A dimly lit, gaudy bar, a woman throws a seductive glance at you. When you wake up again in a hotel, you find two bite marks on your neck, your blood drained. In the desolate wilderness, you're startled awake by the howl of wolves, unaware that tonight you've become the prey for a clan's coming-of-age ritual. In a cluttered bachelor apartment, you hear a knock on the door. You step forward, and through the peephole, a pair of hungry, crimson eyes stare back at its dinner. Alone, whispers fill your ears—the dead linger in the spirit realm. They refuse to leave you behind, resenting that you are still alive . At last, you've completed the ritual from the book. You are about to become the new Faust, but you don’t realize that the contract sold not only your wife and children, but also your soul. Anyone who glimpses beneath the curtain knows: Adonai abandoned His creations long ago...

Magic is the energy that comes from our souls. It creates everything in this world, filling human hearts with the desire to live. Magic brings goodness, takes lives and heals: it does whatever its owner wishes. People who discover it in their hearts bring light and darkness into the world. But in an instant, everything changed. The empire built on bones blossomed with the colors of salva and burst into joyous smiles. The people forgot their maker. Forgotten what their hearts and their souls were capable of. The worlds that used to exist side by side with each other disappeared into the dark forests and were separated from the empire by a fringe. And the mystery and magic itself was sealed in the farthest depths of the palace. The Adalhedis Empire sealed the people behind stone walls and showed them a different future, and the four true kin became the protectors of the seals holding back the darkness around them. Kellian, the daughter of one of the true family, had never encountered or seen magic. She had seen the salva flowers spread throughout the empire, heard her mother's cryptic stories, but never once had she seen those strange creatures or felt the stirrings in her heart. But one day her heart thundered in her chest. One day she saw something that awakened life in her. Her world finally shattered into tiny pieces of glass.