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This is an era where heroes emerge in great numbers! This is an era where death and hope exist side by side! This is an era where the old order and the fires of new civilizations collide! What kind of grand epic will be written by the decaying federation, the fanatic empire, the obstinate theocracy, and the stirring foreign races?

An epic journey of a basketball player's life... "Writing stories is like shooting hoops; you keep scoring and missing, then continue, relentlessly, until you leave the court." The distant and fervent world of basketball across the sea became the stage on which the young men released their energy and let their imaginations soar during the monotony and uncertainty of adolescence. He hopes that children who love playing basketball can have real basketball to play...

Crown Prince Yun Chi chose as his consort the youngest daughter of the Hua Family, Hua Yan, and the news shattered the hearts of countless ladies in the Capital City. It was said: the Crown Prince could write poetry at three, compose essays at seven, debate with the greatest scholars at ten, shoot arrows with precision at twelve, oversee the examinations of all scholars at fifteen, and was regent by the time he was sixteen. He reached the pinnacle in letters, the extreme in martial arts, his looks were world-shaking, and his presence unrivaled. Hua Yan felt as though a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky, landing squarely on her head. From then on, was she to compete with the entire world for this man? -------------------- Yun Chi: Standing at the pinnacle of the Azure Clouds, he learned the art of balance, practiced the strategies of an emperor, envisioned the land and skies in his heart. Within the nine-layered royal palace, he could turn his hands to clouds and his palms to rain, holding sway over the court and the nation, trimming himself into a figure free from desire and henceforth unyielding. Hua Yan: She viewed herself as beneath the dust, with all her emotions and desires, disliking the Son of Heaven's court, preferring the ordinary alleys, treading on ten feet of soft red and experiencing all facets of life. She believed that nothing was better than green mountains and clear waters. "If you promise me a lifetime, I will accompany you for an eternity."

Noah had an interesting decision to make, now that the whole of Olympus had assumed that he was a criminal and his father, Haphaestus had turned his back away from him. To the world, Noah is a thief, an assassin and a murderer. But is he? After the hearth is stolen under nose of the goddess Hestia, Noah must prove his innocence and find the real culprit under heavy risks. And by doing so, the basketballer must prove to be worthy of enduring the wrath of the court. Would Noah be on time to prove his innocence or will he get eliminated by the gods?

**"Dans un monde au bord du chaos, l'inspectrice Diana Voss capture enfin Andrian Wess, un brillant manipulateur qu'elle traquait depuis des années. Mais cette victoire est de courte durée. Alors qu'ils sont enfermés dans le commissariat, une étrange tempête éclate, accompagnée de phénomènes inexplicables. Diana et Andrian se retrouvent contraints de collaborer pour survivre face à une menace inconnue, bien plus terrifiante que leurs rancunes personnelles. Entre méfiance, confrontations psychologiques et secrets enfouis, leur lutte pour échapper à l'inimaginable pourrait bien les changer à jamais. Mais, dans ce jeu de contrôle, qui manipule qui... et à quel prix ?"

In the land of Velmoria, where kingdoms rise and fall under the weight of power and lust, Princess Redgold has always been sheltered behind castle walls. Innocent, untouched, and promised to a noble suitor she does not love, she longs for adventure beyond duty, unaware that fate has far greater plans for her. On the night of the Eclipsing Moon, when desires are whispered to the heavens and sins are sealed in the dark, Redgold is abducted by King Kaizer of Tenebris Noctis—a ruler as feared as he is irresistibly magnetic. Taken to his court, where pleasure and power intertwine, she learns that she is more than a mere princess—she is the key to an ancient prophecy, a woman of untapped magic, and the one thing Kaizer cannot resist. But the king is no savior. His obsession is dangerous, and his touch is addictive. He does not beg for love, he claims, devours, and dominates. He wants her submission, her body, her loyalty. And as much as she fights him, Redgold soon finds herself drowning in a world of dark pleasures, wicked games, and sinful nights that leave her breathless. Yet, among the silken chains and silent moans, danger lurks. The Shadow Veil Court, a secretive faction of elite warriors and sorcerers, plots to use Redgold for their own gain. Arachne, the blind oracle, warns of an enemy even darker than Kaizer. And Flix and Trix, the mischievous elves, see the truth no one else does—Kaizer might be her captor, but another seeks to claim her soul. As Redgold is caught between powerful men, forbidden desires, and deadly betrayals, she must decide: will she surrender to pleasure and embrace the beast inside Kaizer, or will she break free and risk everything for a passion that might consume her completely?

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, General Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, your majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

Morca, a mere mortal who dared to ascend to the heavens and claim his place among the so-called gods, ultimately failed. Not because of his own weakness, but because he was forced to watch his beloved little brother be slain by the Heavenly Titan Court’s envoy. In that moment of grief and distraction, the Heavenly Titan Court’s envoy, realizing they could not stop him through conventional means, placed upon him the Curse of Eternal Doom, a fate that ensured both the heavens and the abyssal realms would relentlessly pursue him until his existence was completely erased. And it nearly worked. His soul teetered on the brink of annihilation, moments away from being extracted. Then, everything turned blank. The birth of the Child of Nihility. An entity destined to shake the heavens, the abyssal realms, and even the oblivion realm itself. ....... Everything in existence has an opposite. So, if nothing exists beyond the darkest space… then shouldn't its opposite be everything? Beyond the endless void outside the universe lies the Oblivion Realm, home of the Nihilians. They are described in a single word, Catalytic. They grow quickly. They Course destruction just as fast. Shrouded in mystery, their existence is a paradox. Join Morca on his journey as we uncover their secrets

A woman from Hull was never meant to wear a crown. And yet, today, they would place one on her head. Verona Falkenrath has spent her life among the wild forests and untamed lands of Hull, a province scorned by the noble courts of Praylor. To them, she and her people are nothing more than barbarians. Useful for their resources but unworthy of standing among kings. When she is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Lucian Velthorne, Verona knows what is expected of her: be silent, be obedient, and be grateful. But Verona has never known how to kneel. Lucian never wanted a wife, especially not one from Hull. Cold, calculating, and bred for power, he sees their union as nothing more than a political necessity. She is a means to an end, a bridge to keep Hull under Praylor’s control. But from the moment Verona enters his court, she defies him at every turn. Fierce, untamed, and impossible to ignore. Yet behind the whispers of their unlikely marriage, something far more dangerous is brewing. A neighboring country has begun sowing rebellion in Hull’s shadows, promising freedom from Praylor’s rule. When Verona uncovers the plot, she faces an impossible choice: stay loyal to her homeland, or betray those who would see it burn. But Lucian has his own doubts. When the rebellion reaches its peak, can he truly trust the woman he once swore was his enemy? Bound by duty, divided by war, and drawn together by something neither of them expected, Verona and Lucian must decide. Is their marriage just another political game, or the beginning of a love that could reshape kingdoms?

After dying in an accident with his little sister, Kenji wakes up in the body of the young duke, a powerful but widely despised official in the Camelot Empire. Everyone sees him as a cunning traitor who manipulated the young Empress's rise to power. But he just want to survive. The story follows Kenji as he navigates dangerous court politics while trying to shed his predecessor's villainous reputation. Though the emoress suspect and resent him, she can't eliminate him without risking her own position against rival factions.

WOM: The World of Malura By Indera Malang Faris never belonged to Malura—yet, fate dragged him into its depths. A world ruled by witches, where power is cultivated and the strong dictate history. But this wasn’t his first time here. In another life, he had shattered limits, challenged the greatest, and perished at the hands of the Eternal Holy Court. Now, reborn with memories of his past, he refuses to repeat his mistakes. No longer just Faris, he embraces a new name—Indera Sarwajagat—and a new purpose. Guided by the enigmatic Sekuik Mulya, he treads a different path. Not reckless ambition, but calculated dominance. Not blind conquest, but absolute control. His goal remains unchanged—to annihilate the Eternal Holy Court and establish a legacy that will never fade.

A marriage forged in blood. A kingdom built on bones. And a queen who refuses to kneel. When Elyra Dorne is sent to marry the infamous King Draven Valerian, she knows her life is no longer her own. The world speaks of him in fearful whispers a tyrant wrapped in shadow, a man whose throne was won through war and whose heart is said to be as cold as the steel he wields. But Elyra is no meek bride. Stripped of choice yet unbroken, she steps into his kingdom with defiance burning in her veins. In a court filled with vipers, where betrayal is currency and secrets are more dangerous than blades, she must survive a world where love is a game and power is the ultimate prize. Yet, beneath the king’s ruthless exterior lies something else—something dark, something waiting. And as Elyra is drawn deeper into his web, she begins to wonder: Is he the monster the world fears, or something far more terrifying?

Book 2 of The Nochten trilogy. Five years have passed since the dreaded letter and Ana is now 12 years old. She continues to face the challenges in court, meanwhile, more support grows in favor of her cousin Mykhol. But as foreign invaders, the Bulgeons, encroach on their colonies with more than pillaging in mind, Ana must turn for aid in one of the last remnants of her mother's court, Admiral Nugen. The only human at court who may have more than a sense of duty to stay by Ana's side. Meanwhile, back in Dawny, Prince Nicoli struggles to find a way back into Ana's life after five years of silence on her end. Ever determined to reunite with his half-sister, he comes up with an ingenious plan that just has to work, despite Mykhol's and Queen Belinda's best wishes. But Queen Belinda has her own tricks up her sleeve and a resentment that only grows not against Ana but King Alexander, himself, who must choose between his children. Will Ana be able to manage these new challenges? And what about the strange rumors running around about Mykhol and her? Why is there talk of marriage? Secret engagements, a hidden love child, and a broken trust still loom over, doesn't Ana have enough to deal with?

Après avoir reçu un message de Rin ASHIBA, la fille dont il est amoureux, Sora ISOSHI se rend dans une salle de classe de son lycée où Rin lui avait demandé de le rencontrer. Mais lorsqu'il arrive dans la salle de classe, il se retrouve seul. Pensant à une blague, il sort de la salle, mais une fois dehors, dans ce qui devrait être le couloir de son lycée, il voit à la place une grande pièce blanche où, assise sur un trône au fond de la pièce, se trouve Rin ASHIBA. Elle lui explique qu'il a été choisi par la Tour pour tenter de l'escalader et devenir son nouveau roi. Mais n'étant pas né dans ce monde, il n'a pas la capacité d'utiliser ce que tous les habitants de la planète sont capables d'utiliser, l'Ushi. Sora va donc se voir attribuer un étrange pouvoir. Un pouvoir avec lequel il va essayer de grimper la Tour, en essayant de répondre au souhait de Rin et ainsi devenir le nouveau Roi de la Tour.

Seraphina, a renowned singer despised by her father, enters Valoria, a magical kingdom, after investigating her mother's death. There, she becomes a servant to the cold-hearted Prince Adrian, trapped in court intrigues and dark secrets. As her past catches up with her, Seraphina must choose between her love for Adrian and her destiny in Valoria. However, a hidden power within her may hold the key to uncovering the truth about her mother’s death and saving the kingdom from destruction. Will Seraphina succeed in revealing the truth?

Evangeline never meant to make a deal with the devil—especially not this one. After a drunken night at a forbidden magic auction, she finds herself bound by an infernal contract to Lucien, a dangerously charming sorcerer with a wicked smile and an agenda of his own. To break the curse, she must endure a "courting period" with him, playing the role of his betrothed while navigating the dark underbelly of high society. But Lucien enjoys their predicament far too much, and the more Evangeline fights him, the more entangled she becomes in his web of power, secrets, and temptation. As sparks fly and deadly forces close in, Evangeline must decide: escape this bargain before it’s too late—or risk losing her heart to the devil she never meant to love.

In the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, Kim Young-Sik's world is shattered, and his once-crafted plans into chaos. With the unexpected arrival of Hong Jin-Ri, a young lady who serves as a bright light in his darkness, the prince must navigate treacherous political waters and deadly palace intrigues. As their fragile alliance is tested, can they overcome betrayal and deceit to safeguard the future of Chiongsun? A tale of sacrifice, friendship, and redemption awaits in this gripping story of love, power, and courage.

*NonRape-General langauge* Liora’s life takes an unexpected and cruel turn when she’s sent to the royal court as a concubine for the disgraced Prince Lucien, a man whose past is shadowed by betrayal and loss. Stripped of his royal title, Lucien has long distanced himself from love and loyalty, existing in a cold, indifferent world. Thrown into this world of palace internal battles, power struggles, and betrayal, Liora must face not only Lucien’s frosty demeanor but also the dangerous secrets that lurk within the court. Every move she makes is watched, every word is questioned. Yet, despite his distant nature, she can’t shake the feeling that beneath the hardened prince lies a man struggling with the ghosts of his past. As Liora tries to find her place in this hostile environment, she faces a constant dilemma: Can she warm the prince’s cold heart and heal his wounds, or will she fall victim to the very same forces that tore him apart? 'Can she thaw lucien’s frozen heart, or will his haunted past consume them both?' Arranged marriage,Disgraced prince,Court intrigue,Royal concubine,Forbidden love, Political drama, Palace secrets, Unwanted bride, Betrayal. Haunted memories, redemption,Royal court drama, second chances

When Gregor dies he suddenly finds himself in a cosmic court in the middle of nowhere. Filled with strange entities that desire to rule over and judge his fate in the afterlife. A devil's advocate plays the role of a prosecutor, bringing to light every deed and sin he ever committed into court with the hopes of sending him to hell. While an equally capable and smart entity defends the mortal from any form of judgement that does not favour him. The Passage In Between. The place the dead go to just before making it into hell or heaven.

In the grimy back alleys of 2024, mafia enforcer Ethan Perez meets a violent end, a bullet tearing through his heart. His last vision: the haunting silhouette of his killer. But death is not the end. He awakens to find himself trapped in the lavish, yet treacherous court of a 19th-century parallel world, inhabiting the body of Antoinette Versailles, the overlooked 4th Princess. Gone are the neon-lit streets and the cold steel of his Beretta. Now, he must navigate a world of ornate gowns, intricate courtly etiquette, and hidden daggers. Ethan, now Antoinette, finds herself hunted by shadowy figures within the very palace walls she now calls home, forced to flee through secret passages and delve into a conspiracy that threatens to shatter the royal lineage. The gritty survival instincts of a modern-day mobster clash with the delicate facade of a princess, creating a thrilling blend of action and intrigue. Antoinette must use every skill she possesses—from strategic thinking to ruthless determination—to survive. She must uncover the identity of her would-be assassins and understand why a man from a modern world was thrust into the role of a forgotten princess. Can Ethan, trapped in Antoinette's body, adapt to this new reality and unravel the secrets of the court? Or will the shadows of the past consume him, leaving him lost in a world he never belonged in? "The 4th Princess" is a captivating tale of reincarnation, survival, and the clash of two worlds, where a modern man must embrace his new identity to reclaim a princess's stolen destiny.

Lucius Lothra, a passionate gamer suddenly find not just himself but the whole world in a fantasy world where Knights and Mages exist. All Earthlings who once played a VR Game called System Online wake up in this world with their own Systems which they created when playing System Online. Lucius had just created an account when a world ending event occurred so he didn't play the game but he did manage to create his own system. The only problem that Lucius has is that he doesn't know if his system works or not and the only way to find out is... DEATH!!! Follow Lucius on climbing the ranks all the way to Godhood with Courting Death.

Betrayed by the man she loved. Framed for treason. Executed without mercy. But fate grants her a second chance. This time, she won’t be the foolish girl who sacrificed everything for the Second Prince. Armed with knowledge of the future, she steps back into the imperial court—not as a pawn, but as a player. Her enemies will never see her coming. The past will not repeat. This time, she will decide who falls… and who survives. female lead- Hua Qingyan male lead-??? Want to know?!, keep reading the story for the reveal!!

Alfred, a history teacher on Earth is suddenly thrown into the body of Prince Alfred Lindonfall, the twelve-year-old prince and heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Ammar. With the abrupt death of his father, the responsibility to rule a Kingdom falls on his shoulders. Having to navigate a medieval court and world, his journey to creating an empire and putting his knowledge into practice sees him become a man he never knew he could be, being shaped by the new world and unique circumstances he faces. There are many characters who get a lot of focus and can be called a lead in their own right, but I won't put their character descriptions in as it would be too much of a spoiler for chapters in future. Cover Art: not mine so here is the credit. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/351912463658203/

As the Dark Ages crumble and the High Medieval era dawns, kingdoms rise, empires clash, and ambition fuels the desperate. In a world where power is dictated by "Talents"—gifts bestowed by fate—one man seeks to carve his name into history, not as a hero, but as a ruler. Lucien Vale, a man forsaken by faith and shackled by destiny, harbors a singular goal—to claim dominion over the world itself. With a mind sharper than any blade and a heart untouched by mercy, he navigates treacherous courts, ruthless battlefields, and the shadows where true power lurks. But the world does not bend easily. Kings, warriors, and the chosen few stand in his way, each wielding Talents that could shape the future—or shatter it. In a time where might is law and betrayal is currency, Lucien must prove that fate does not grant power. It is seized. Let the age of conquest begin.

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

Most would expect the daughter of the king of one of the four strongest nations in the Realm of the Angels to enjoy great luxury and power. While her Father may enjoy those things, that isn't the case for Rosemary. The hated daughter only manages to attract disdain from others in the royal court despite her gentle and kind nature. Rosemary was born with a weak body, preventing her from living up to the ideals of her father and his court. Such environment pushes Rose to attempting to end it all. But she is unable to do so as she recalls her older brother's love for her. As she drowns, she cries out for help. But no one is around. No one but a certain handsome man with eyes as cold as her father's.

When the light falls in love with darkness, Chaos is ensured. To end the centuries old war and save her kingdom, Mienerva Sol Camaira had no choice but to marry the king of vampires, Carlisle Lazan Henkiel De Mara, who claimed her as a prize for peace. Now, she could be his one and alone weakness. But for that, she had to win his trust and make a place of herself in the brutal vampire court. And she would do anything to get that even if she had to prove to him that she had an estranged relationship with the human kingdom. But what if her people want her dead and the only person who wanted to save her was … her enemy, her husband and the demons she hated most. What would she choose to save in the end, the monsters standing as humans or the vampires she called monsters all her life and will her world survive when the truth comes out or everything she preserved so far will be shattered?

Selene was born into a world where fate is written in the stars—and hers was sealed long before she took her first breath. The queen of her dying kingdom struck a desperate deal with the ancient Moon Court, promising her unborn daughter in marriage to Azrael, the feared and immortal Moon King. For centuries, Azrael has ruled with an iron fist, his heart consumed by darkness, trapped in a curse that keeps him bound to the throne.On Selene’s eighteenth birthday, the curse awakens, and Azrael arrives to claim his bride. Cold, ruthless, and terrifying, he is everything Selene feared—and yet, there’s something more beneath the surface. His eyes, once filled with nothing but contempt, now reveal a flicker of something else. Something dangerous. Something human. Taken to the Moon Court, Selene is thrust into a world of magic, betrayal, and power struggles, where her very existence is the key to Azrael’s curse. The kingdom she’s bound to save may not be worth saving, and the man she’s promised to may be the very darkness that will destroy them both.But as the days pass, Azrael’s cruelty begins to crack, revealing a tortured soul beneath. Hatred turns to obsession, and obsession transforms into something neither of them expected: love. Yet, Selene knows she can’t trust him—no matter how much he changes, no matter how deeply her heart pulls her toward him. The prophecy says she will either break him… or destroy them both. In a world where love is as dangerous as the curse that binds them, Selene must decide if she will save Azrael from himself—or embrace the darkness that lies within them both.

Zephyr Ashbourne has been a mage for two months. Following one eventful night where he accidentally made a pact with a werewolf deity, he's left with the ability to use magic - much to the dismay of his vampire ex-girlfriend who'd been seeking magic for herself. Now Zephyr is attending a small and selective university for mages half way across the world, the Midnight Court. Though quickly, he learns this new power comes with new problems. His ex-girlfriend, for one, wasn't thrilled when he skipped town without a word. And too, his new dueling partner, Aries de la Fel, seems to find new ways to push his buttons on the daily. A novelization of a playthrough of Covens of Midnight - a slice-of-life, magic school, enemies-to-lovers RPG.

9-Star Talent Awakened—Primordial Justice. Lex, a 'D' rank hero, struggled while trying to find a job after the sudden disappearance of the gates, dungeons, and towers where monsters used to come out. Dying by his lovely wife's sandal, who turned out to be the protagonist, Lex got reincarnated in a game-like world ruled by the Various Court's, which govern the Monarch's and make rules. In such troubling times, can he become the one who makes the rules, or does he have to bend them? A/N: The main character is mainly a selfish villain, so if you're here for burning town's and pillaging villages, you're in a perfect place. It will take time to develop his character, but he'll get there. Additional Tag's: #Armybuilding. #CultivationGames. #RichMC. #NoYuri. #NoNTR.