Insect Cage

Prince Arthur Aethersworn of Tashran knows his place: powerless, caged by tradition, and haunted by his lack of magic in a family brimming with it. Under his father’s impassive yet critical eye, he’s forced into training for a throne he can never claim without true power. Just as he’s about to resign to a bleak fate, a mysterious figure with ties to forbidden magic offers Arthur a choice: break free and seek the fabled Dragon's Eyes, or remain bound by royal duty. On this quest, he risks everything: his loyalties, family ties, and deepest beliefs. As he uncovers hidden powers, he faces powerful forces determined to prevent him from changing his destiny. Embark on Arthur's journey, an adventure where casting aside one’s humanity becomes a path, not a barrier to untold power.

Vendue et mise aux enchères par sa belle-mère, elle devint un objet en vente. Il descendit brutalement pour la saisir, la forçant à signer le contrat. « Femme, je t'ai donné tout ce dont tu as besoin. Pourquoi n'es-tu toujours pas satisfaite ? » il lui pinça le menton et demanda. Elle luttait pour se libérer, refusant de croiser son regard. Quand son identité fut révélée et qu'elle devint l'héritière d'une famille prestigieuse, elle réalisa qu'elle était toujours un oiseau dans sa cage. Tombant de plus en plus profondément… ce fut seulement à la fin qu'elle comprit, qu'elle était devenue la reine de son empire depuis longtemps…

Bienvenue dans un jeu souterrain virtuel sans protection, plein de joueurs en embuscade qui recherchent la survie, le pouvoir et la fortune. Kieran a choisi de pénétrer dans ce jeu VRMMORPG sans hésiter, car il savait que c'était le seul moyen pour lui d'échapper à l'étreinte de la mort. Peut-il échapper à la mort dans la vie réelle cependant, ou finira-t-il par mourir à l'intérieur du jeu ?

When sassy, street-smart Amber from Chicago's roughest neighborhood finds herself transmigrated into Song Yanyan's curvy form, she's in for a rude awakening. Trapped in the gilded cage of Wuhan's snobby elite society, Amber must quickly adapt her gangster wit and tough spirit to this new, foreign world. However, Amber is no wilting flower. With her brave hood mentality and sharp tongue, she turns Master Wu's mission upside down. As she unravels the dark secrets behind her new identity, Amber goes toe-to-toe with the arrogant young master, their flames of rivalry soon sparking an unexpected passion. In this world of decadence and deceit, Amber must fight to replace Song Yanyan's meek persona with her bold, unapologetic flair. From intense clashes to wild romantic entanglements, she'll deliver scorching face-slaps to any who dare underestimate the transmigrated hood princess. Brimming with drama, action, laughter, and jaw-dropping revelations, one thing is certain - Master Wu's wife is no shrinking violet. Can this fish-out-of-water hood princess rise as the elite world's feistiest new queen?

Stolen. Scarred. Consumed. At ten years old, Kathryn Blackwood's life was brutally ripped away when a notorious mafian boss– Carlos murdered her parents and claimed her as his own. For five years, she lived a nightmare, a prisoner in his gilded cage. On the eve of her forced marriage at fifteen, she escaped in the dead of the night, fleeing to America with nothing but her burning rage. There, she forged a new identity in the shadows and meticulously built Star Corp, fueled by a single, unwavering purpose: to dismantle Carlos's empire and exact her vengeance. But when she captures the attention of Davin Banks, the enigmatic and powerful CEO of Zetrov Conglomerate, her meticulously laid plans are threatened. Drawn into a dangerous dance of ambition, desire, and long-buried secrets, Kathryn must choose between her thirst for vengeance and the possibility of a love that could either save her…or shatter her completely.

Billions of light years away, on a planet where magic flows through every creature, two dominant species battle for supremacy, 'Humans and Ants'. In this world, Ants aren’t just insects, they are the most intelligent and powerful race who challenged humans, wielding magic and evolving in ways no one can predict. Reborn as an ant in this brutal, predator-filled realm, Kai refuses to accept a life of insignificance. With a sarcastic system, ultimate skills, bizarre evolution choices, and a talent for chaos, he sets out to defy fate. From dodging death against Dragon Men, Ape Men, and Termite Kings to building his own army, Kai’s journey is one of relentless growth, cunning strategy, and outrageous battles. Survive! Evolve! Conquer! The world isn’t ready for the rise of the most overpowered ant in history. --- {Title: Rise of the Ant God (might change later.)} [ -WAS 2025 CONTEST- ] ---

“Did I seriously reincarnate as a prince..?” Felix was reincarnated as Lindarion Sunblade, a prince of Eldorath, destined for greatness—or so they say. In a world where magic and swordsmanship rule. True power is everything, and the strong shape history. But strength isn’t given, it’s earned. With a System awakening within him, one that pushes his limits with deadly quests sometimes, helps him with skills, he refuses to be just another noble in a gilded cage. Trials await, enemies lurk in the shadows, and even among his own kind, power breeds conflict. But he will rise. Not just as a prince—but as a ruler, a warrior, and a legend over the entire world.

Rebirth of the Forgotten Worker Aya Kurose was just another overworked, underpaid corporate drone, trapped in an endless cycle of soul-crushing labor. But when an unexpected case of workplace poisoning sends her to an early grave, she assumes she’ll finally get some well-earned rest—or at least reincarnate into a better life. Fate, however, has other plans. Aya wakes up… as an ant. Not a powerful monster, not a fantasy adventurer, not even a queen—just a lowly worker ant in an underground colony ruled by instinct and endless labor. Trapped in a world where back-breaking work is her only purpose, she must adapt to her new life of tunnel digging, food carrying, and military-grade workplace discipline. But Aya refuses to accept her fate. If she’s going to live as an insect, she’ll do it her way. Whether it’s exploiting her newfound abilities, manipulating the hive mind, or climbing the social ladder of ant society, she’s determined to survive—and maybe, just maybe, take control of her own destiny for once. Between ruthless ant politics, terrifying natural predators, and a work environment somehow worse than her old job, Aya’s second life is anything but peaceful. But if the universe thinks it can break her, it’s in for a rude awakening. Because no matter what, she refuses to be just another expendable worker.

Here, you can see the past and present of the cosmic swarm, the origin of the war-mongering witch tribe, the rise of sea progeny, the birth of giant beasts... And... A world tree cultivation from scratch? ... On her 18th birthday, Baiyi suddenly learns that her family is actually super-rich. After finally coming to terms with the reality and preparing to embrace a new life, another change occurs. The world is destroyed, the apocalypse arrives, and humans are given a lord qualification and randomly thrown into millions of worlds. Good news, her cheat finally arrives, and it's a seemingly powerful genetic weaving. Bad news, others have it too, and theirs seem even stronger. What else can be done? She can only be a support player trying to get by, relying on her cheat to do some farming. But why do her troops start to look so strange? ... I just want to farm properly, so why is it my fault if intruders get taken down by insects/gardeners/crops! What Insect Queen, what original witch, it's all slander! I'm just an ordinary support lord! ps: Female protagonist, single, farming, dedicated to hybridizing all kinds of strange creatures pps: This is a male-oriented novel, if you have not read a male-oriented female protagonist novel before, I'm glad this will be your first.

A seed falls onto a forbidden land where no life can survive. However, as if by destiny, an anomaly enters this lifeless place at the same time. The anomaly desperately seeks to escape but is shattered by the land’s overwhelming power. Before it is completely destroyed, the anomaly creates a portal—one from which a wandering soul emerges. The power of the anomaly and the soul is absorbed by the seed, causing it to sprout. Merin finds himself struck by lightning, his life ending in an instant. But fate intervenes. Instead of passing on, he reincarnates—as a young tree. At first, Merin fears the dangers that come with being a tree: being eaten by beasts, cut down for firewood, or falling prey to insects. However, he soon realizes that none of these threats exist. He is the only living thing in this barren, forbidden land. But Merin refuses to remain rooted in one place for eternity. He discovers a strange ability—his spirit can fragment and reincarnate into other worlds. Through countless lives, he gains new experiences, grows in power, and, in time, transforms the very land that once rejected all life.

Being adored by one's parents and hoping to achieve something that could bring them happiness, a child sacrificed their carefree personality and chose the path of books and knowledge at an early age. Without looking back to see how those they thought were their parents were, in truth, only pushing them from behind. Esme, a prodigy from an early age, excelled in everything, unlike her sister, who, though adored by both parents, always lagged behind. Finally, after saving the company from debts and restoring it to its former glory, Esme looked back at her parents in hope of recognition but... "You are not even my daughter, you pathetic fool." "Hehe, Sister, how about I take your fiancé?" "Um, you see, Esme, I love your sister." "Tch, insect, how dare you reject checks whenever I, your mother, asked for money!" Those words lingered in Esme's mind before she lost consciousness and woke up inside a prison. "What are you doing here, Aron?" Esme looked at a handsome young man seated in a wheelchair, gazing at her with amusement. He was her sole business competitor, and now, he was visiting her in prison. "Nothing, just came here for a proposal, Miss Esme..." Let's see what awaits the journey of an heiress who was wrongly accused of being fake, betrayed by her fiancé, and had to seek support from her business rivals.

Ari Igurashi was a gloomy loner who despised insects—especially ants. Bullied for his relationship with a girl named Keiko, his resentment toward the world only grew. After a heated argument with her, he stumbled upon an ant nest and destroyed it in a fit of frustration. But fate had other plans. Moments later, Ari was hit by a truck and killed. When he awoke, he found himself in a strange new world—reborn as an ant. Stripped of his human form and forced to survive in a brutal colony, he soon realized that the very creatures he once loathed now surrounded him. Will his hatred for ants waiver? Faced with merciless training, towering enemies, and a past that haunts him, Ari must navigate this unforgiving new life. Will he succumb to his hatred, or will he rise above it and carve out a new purpose in a world where survival means everything?

You are sure you can do anything just to go see your parents??"Sebastian asked with a smirk on his face and Aaliyah nodded ready to do anything just to go see his parents and not running away cos she remembered experience she had the day she tried running away. "Good, go on your knees"he ordered with his husky voice and Aaliyah knelt down immediately. "Ever heard of blowjob"he smirked and Aaliyah widened her eyes. ••• Aaliyah Baldwin is a 22 years old pretty girl,but a spoilt brat. Only child of a multi millionaire who got anything she wanted but her perfect life was interupted when she met Sebastian..... * Imagine being a Mafia that others Mafias are afraid off, that is Sebastian de Luca, the man that when mentioned his name it makes shivers run down to people spin.. A powerful and ruthless man that kill people in a weird way and that made people wonderd if he is human or does he have any super powers or magic, but does not care or give a damm on what people think of him. What happened when he met the spoilt brat Aaliyah and then caged her away from her family, friends and most importantly her boyfriend. So the question is what was her offence on why Sebastian caged her?? "Is Sebastian turely a human or is it just illusion... Wanna find out?? Then grab your popcorn and lets read this mind-blowing and amazing Mafia supernatural story...

To save her sick mother, Grace Vale became a pawn in her father’s schemes—forced to befriend the cruel heiress of a powerful empire and marry its heir. But when she protected a mere bodyguard from torment, she became the new target. Aries Cain endured every humiliation in silence—until she suffered for him. That day, he vowed to destroy everything for her. He seduced the heiress, seized an empire, and ruined those who dared touch her. Now, he stands before her, offering love built on blood and ruin. But is she truly free, or has she stepped into another cage?

Xu Zhi, a young man diagnosed with mid-stage stomach cancer, chooses to abandon his treatment and return to his rural hometown to await death. Unexpectedly, he inherits the mysterious Insect Hive, igniting an extraordinary journey in which a creator battles against his own terminal illness.

"She hides in the shadows, but her love burns in the light." Love has different meanings to different people.To some it's freedom and to others it's a cage. The story delves into the darker aspects of relationships, exploring themes of manipulation, control, and the lengths to which someone will go for love.

"Victor Kane, your life has been the easiest. Born into the wealthiest family, never having to work a day in your life, always surrounded by luxury, and never experiencing a single moment of misery. Even dying within seconds without an ounce of pain. I must say, it's interesting." When even the gods had taken Victor to be the luckiest, his luck seemed to run out finally. _______ [Caution! A curse has been inflicted on the user.] [Curse Grade: Celestial] [Curse Description: The user is restricted to only tame insect species. Taming normal species will become impossible with this curse.] _______ Reincarnated to the world of Beast taming where only the tamed beasts could keep your societal status. Theo was born with the curse to only tame ordinary insects. Follow his journey where he takes the help of the very simple and ordinary creatures to pave his path in the future. "Wait, what do you mean the Outer Devils arrive in metal ships and armored suits from beyond this world?!" Being attacked by space ships and Mechas, all Theo had was his tamed insects to fight against the danger. ===== Schedule: 2 Chapters everyday 200 Power Stones- 5 extra chapters 100 Golden Tickets- 5 extra chapters 1 Castle (Not recommended! But in the case of getting one) = 15 extra chapters Happy reading everyone!

Lucian—a man standing at the pinnacle of power, ruthless, emotionless, and incapable of believing in love. He didn’t take Aaron out of pity but to lock him in a gilded cage, crushing his desire for freedom beneath his heel. Aaron despises him, doing everything in his power to escape. But has anyone ever truly run from Lucian and remained unscathed? When fragile tenderness is merely a mask for a deep obsession, what will Aaron do to break free from the bloodstained hands of the man who has sworn never to let him go?

love's hidden truth Yun-Hee never imagined that love could be a prison. Bound by duty, she finds herself trapped in an engagement she never wanted, with a woman as cold as she is powerful. Her fiancée whispers in a quiet, possessive voice, "You are mine now, Yun-Hee. There is no escape.But just when Yun-Hee thinks she has no choice, a woman from her past returns—dangerous, reckless, and willing to burn the world for her. "Come with me," she says. "Leave this cage before it’s too late." Torn between an irresistible obsession and a love that threatens to consume her, Yun-Hee is forced to face the truth: Is she running from her fiancée—or from the desire she can no longer deny? With secrets unraveling and danger closing in, Yun-Hee must make a choice before everything comes crashing down. But in a game of love and power, the greatest mystery is this—who will betray her first? A story of passion, possession, and the haunting whispers of a love that refuses to let go.

"They called it a wedding, but she knew it was a cage." Seraphina Elyssar arrived as a bride, but the Emperor saw her as a prisoner. Xavien Draethis was feared by all—ruthless, powerful, untouchable. But unlike the rest of the world, she did not fear him. And that was the beginning of everything.

Seraphina Aelthwyn is trapped in a marriage that suffocates her. Her husband, Duke Alastair Everell, returns from war with a mistress, leaving her invisible. Once a ruthless assassin known as The Crimson Wraith, Seraphina has buried the painful truths of her past. But when Kael Veyrath, the Emperor of the Underworld, returns, everything shatters. His possessive gaze pierces through her, a longing and intensity she has never known. His presence stirs a fire inside her—one her husband could never ignite. Kael's return forces her to confront the dark, twisted love he once held over her, and the truths she’s fought to forget. Caught between a loveless marriage and the dangerous pull of Kael’s unyielding passion, Seraphina must choose: stay in the cage of her duty, or embrace the haunting love that threatens to consume her.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Jo has spent her life surviving on the streets, invisible among the hungry and desperate. She is a shadow in the city, quick fingers and quicker feet keeping her alive in a world that does not care whether she lives or dies. But one mistake—one stolen purse, one misplaced step—changes everything. Dragged before the Emperor’s mother, Jo expects punishment, perhaps even execution. Instead, she is taken to the Red Keep, not as a prisoner in chains, but as something far more valuable. The empire is built on fire and blood, and the Mother has plans for Jo—plans that involve silken chambers instead of cells, gowns instead of rags, and a fate far worse than death. Because in the empire, power is passed through bloodlines, and an heir born with the right lineage is worth more than gold. Now, Jo must navigate a court where she is both pawn and prisoner, where her body is no longer her own, and where love is just another tool of control. With enemies at every turn and a future she never chose looming ahead, Jo must decide—will she submit to the cage built around her, or will she become something more dangerous than they ever imagined? Because even birds in golden cages can learn how to bite.

An one short., Trapped in a pet shop, two birds-Lilly, the stubborn dreamer, and Leo, the sharp-tongued pessimist-find themselves locked in a battle of wills. They blame each other for their fate, but when they notice the cage door is slightly open, their petty fights take a backseat. Freedom is right there... if they can work together. But the pet shop isn't empty. Sharp claws, glowing eyes, and the scent of something far bigger than them lurk in the darkness. Every step is a gamble, every sound a threat. As they push forward, old wounds resurface, and the past they tried to bury comes back to haunt them. When the final chance to escape arrives, a choice must be made. One wrong move, and one of them might never see the sky again.

A killer who was thought to be long gone has returned. When the infamous Rib Cage Killer resurfaces, leaving behind a trail of mutilated bodies, Silhus Shud and his team are thrown into a relentless pursuit. But this isn’t just a game of cat and mouse—the deeper they dig, the tighter the noose around Silhus becomes. Manipulation, deception, and buried truths begin to unravel his mind, forcing him to question who the real enemy is. As the lines between hunter and hunted blur, Silhus must confront his own past and the darkness clawing at his sanity. In a world where nothing is as it seems, can he break free from the psychological cage closing in on him?

When reality becomes a suffocating cage, and hope for escape fades away… the answer may lie in another world, a world beyond human laws." "Razane… a girl weary of her life, searching for an escape from her harsh reality. On a mysterious night, she finds herself in an unknown forest, where the trees whisper eerie voices, and the darkness conceals lurking monsters. Just when she believes her end is near, a mysterious storm changes everything… But was it merely a coincidence? Or is there a greater secret awaiting her?" ✨ Horror, mystery, adventure, and a world beyond imagination! ⚡ Follow the story to uncover the truth… Will Razane survive? Or was escape only the beginning of a new nightmare?"

Kaito Nakamura, a cunning, elf-obsessed student, dies in a humiliating mishap choking on ramen while ogling his sultry elf sketch, Liraeth. Reborn as a half-elf in Aelthyrion, a dazzling elf city , he’s thrust into a nightmare far from his fantasies. The elves here are far from what he had imagined. They were tricksters, their beauty is a mask for greed, savagery, and perverse rituals, ruling over those they viewed as less with disdain. Armed with Weakness Sight a mysterious ability to see glowing cracks in people, objects, and skills he navigates a world of blood-soaked “dances,” monstrous pits, and gilded cages. What would have been his dream come true has morphed into a nightmare simply because the elves of Aelthyrion weren’t what they we’re supposed to be

A one-night stand, and afterwards, her life comes crashing down. Kahlan thought she’d left her past behind—until one unforgettable night with Aldrich Maximus, the brooding rugby gang leader of high school, changes everything. But just as sparks ignite, her world shatters. Rushed to London to save her dying billionaire father, she’s forced into a chilling contract: marry Emiliano, her father’s ruthless business partner’s son, or lose everything. Kahlan becomes trapped in a gilded cage with a man who treats her as nothing more than a maid and then, she dares to escape—only to discover Aldrich, the man she yearns for, is now married to her best friend with a son. And somehow, Aldrich despises everything about her. Her life is slipping through her fingers. Can Kahlan fight to reclaim what was stolen—or will she be pulled back into a world of betrayal, heartbreak, and danger?

Caged. Like cattle. Trapped behind these walls, waiting to die. That’s what we are. That’s what they made us. The Titans took everything from me—my home, my family, my freedom. And I swear, I’ll make them pay. The day Wall Maria fell, I saw hell. I watched my mother get eaten alive while I ran like a coward. That day, I made a promise: I will kill every last Titan. I’ll tear them apart with my own hands if I have to. ________ They said it couldn’t be done. They were wrong. This is Attack on Titan (Novelization)—in words, in raw emotion, in all its brutal glory. Read it. Feel it. Survive it. #Apocalyptic #HumanityVsTitans #Extinction #WeakToStrong #OverpoweredMC #Revenge #Survival #Betrayal #War #DarkFantasy #Tragedy #Hopelessness #Sacrifice #Freedom #Dystopian #Military #Bloodshed #Monsters #TwistsAndReveals #BrutalBattles #PsychologicalStruggle #TheTruthOfTheWorld

When Romeo is rejected by the love of his life, he leaves the pack and swears to become the most powerful alpha so that he can win her approval. But he soon loses his memory and becomes a prized cage animal for a rich and powerful Vampire. Will he ever regain his memory? What about his freedom? If he does gain both and becomes a powerful Alpha, what if he’s too late? Read and Enjoy the Story of Romeo in his quest for power and the approval of his Lover. Read to have your questions answered.