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A mysterious VR game company has unleashed a revolutionary MMORPG, Ascension of Souls, a game so advanced it threatens to blur the line between reality and fiction. Marketed as a groundbreaking innovation, it promised to change the world—but for Leo, it’s far more than just a game. It’s his only hope for survival. Thrown into an expansive, ever-shifting world, Leo fights alongside a growing circle of powerful allies—each with their own ambitions, rivalries, and hidden pasts. Like them, he can level up, grow stronger, and carve his path through a world where strength is everything. But unlike anyone else, he possesses a pair of mysterious bracelets, a power seemingly tied to him alone, unlocking fragmented memories of a past he doesn’t remember. As whispers of forgotten legends surface and unseen forces pull the strings behind the game’s mechanics, Leo realizes that survival isn’t just about leveling up—it’s about unraveling a truth buried deep within the game itself. But uncovering the truth comes at a cost—one that could rewrite everything he knows

Gears of Eternity: The Anvil of Souls A Steam-Punk Odyssey Where Broken Gears Birth New Gods IN THE YEAR OF COGWORK 237, When the Eternal Forge explodes, unleashing ERROR#47 corruption chains across three realms, blacksmith Aiden Anvil discovers his split iris holds more than 24 personalities—it's a cosmic forge where each fractured soul can reshape reality. THE CLOCKWORK APOCALYPSE BEGINS WHEN: Steam City's Blueflame Court orders mass memory purges through dwarf-crafted "Soul Crystals" The Dwarven Kingdom's star-map traps reveal mathematical plagues devouring constellations God's Klein Bottle Defense starts birthing stillborn galaxies in Vivian's stardust-woven womb TO SURVIVE THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL APOCALYPSE, AIDEN MUST: Master weapons that bleed memories: Spring's Sakura Bow (each petal steals a lover's whisper) Winter's Ice Caliper (measures time in dying star tremors) Navigate warped battlefields where: Every gear turn in Steam Court overwrites someone's identity Memory Mines convert thoughts into combustible currency Celestial Forges demand sacrificial equations written in bone Choose between: Purifying Vivian's cosmic pregnancy (triggering Geneva Convention's Anti-Messiah Clause) Letting his 13th personality forge the "Perfect Machine Heart" (erasing human flaws... and humanity) WITNESS THE GRAND MECHANISM CRUMBLE WHEN: Ash Elin's ERROR#47 chains rewrite reality's source code (Ch.35 Airship Inferno) Rusty Maggie auctions the last antidote for mathematical plagues (Ch.180 Black Market Requiem) The final showdown at Corrupted Zodiac Forge demands payment in paradoxes (Ch.200 Eternity's Blueprint) THIS IS NOT A STEAM-AGE REBELLION. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD'S TOOLBOX FALLS INTO BROKEN HANDS. "A masterwork where Blake's 7th forge meets Gibson's neural lace." — SteamPunk Quarterly

After meeting an unfortunate death on earth, Sigrid unwillingly transmigrated into a novel world becoming Lady Sigrid Thorin the unwanted wife of the crown prince. She resigned herself to her fate and set a goal to become the empress. But to become the future empress, she had to gain the heart of her husband_the foul tempered Prince Roland Maximus a man that loathed her and would sooner kill her than kiss her. While his heart was too thin for her to squeeze into, it was rather wide for the woman he brought home on returning from a three month expedition, a woman he had sworn to protect forever. The same woman Sigrid was on a mission to destroy, an irreconcilable enemy. With misunderstandings, scheming and jealousy, thus begun Sigrid's trials to win the heart of the man that had undeniably captivated her with his dazzling smile and her mission step over the fake female lead, be crowned empress and change her fate. Excerpt. "A knife to the throat of your husband that has just returned from war, what do you hope to accomplish crown princess?" Sigrid's eyes trailed down, to the silver blade pressed against her abdomen, she raised her head and laughed snidely. "A knife to the belly of your wife as soon as you return from war, other men start by saying, honey i am home. They also don't bring home unwanted canaries as presents for their wives." Roland leaned down with a part smug and part angry smoldering look in his eyes. It was if he wished to set her on fire, and not in the passionate way. "Honey i am home." he slowly said, dragging the words out. Sigrid trailed the knife slowly over his neck, almost as if she was caressing it with her fingers. "Welcome back, i hope you don't mind but i intend to kill that canary. If you want to bring me a gift next time, try gold and diamonds. I can also accept you, just wrap a ribbon around your bare chest."

The grand tournament of mages to become will take place in the world of AinVeil. 250 contestants chosen from earth will participate in this competition for the ultimate prize- the strength of a god and a wish granted by the grand wizard himself. No chapters on Sunday :) (Maybe)

Zayn was once a quiet child—until years of torture and betrayal shattered him. When he finally snapped, his genius mind orchestrated the downfall of his own family. Xane dreamed of becoming a hero—until a false accusation ruined everything. Branded a monster, he became one, rising from the ashes as a feared mafia leader. Both should have died. But instead, they woke up in a new world—a world where cursed Nythra warps reality, power means survival, and the weak are consumed. Now, two souls are trapped in one body. They aren’t the chosen ones. They aren’t even real characters in this story. They’re extras—a mistake. But what happens when a "fake extra" crosses paths with the real extra—the one with the Golden Cheat? One wants to preserve the novel. The other will tear it apart to survive. In the end, only one will remain.

Mother Earth is healing herself. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the World is engulfed in two major wars between mankind. Survivors migrated massively to war-free places, but the impact was still felt there. Bacteria, viruses, radiation, and mutated creatures continue to erode the human population. But humans continue to develop science in search of new planets. A group of scientists discovered a planet similar to the Earth called Valkan. Hoping to communicate, they created a tool called SOULS that can connect the soul of its users to distant places. Adrien Adrestia, a prince of the Kingdom of Arestiana gets the "Grace" of connecting with the earthlings. However, it turns out that he is connected to a serial killer inmate coded Zero. An ideological battle took place in his head. Not only that, the threat of war from enemy kingdoms and earth colonies continues to heat up. Will Adrien and Zero try to stop that? Or are they fighting for bodies? note: (A Low Fantasy Medieval and Futuristic Post-Apocalypse Hybrid)

In a world where hybrids are nothing more than pests. Rem finds herself blessed with a loving family. However, a terrible hex given to her at birth makes it hard to control her rage. Not only that, but she has fallen in love with a man hell-bent on destroying the world she lives in! “Come with me if you want to live!” She declares, holding her hand towards the craziest Lycan to ever live. -Second Book of The Gate of Shadows- -Updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday-

being forced into a life or death situation brings out the best or worst in people, Juji finds out. forced into the scout trials, this powerless boy must try his best against others that all have unique and strong abilities. A tasks only completed once in the history of the scout trials, how will he do it?

In the shadowy depths of a sprawling city, Zang Yan, a lonely orphan with no family and no pets, struggles to survive in the harsh slums. His life changes one fateful day when he finds a mysterious item discarded in the trash. Intrigued, Zang Yan wears the strange item, only for it to transform into a radiant light one night, embedding itself deep within his consciousness and manifesting as an egg—his soul pet. As Zhang Yan learns to harness the power of his soul pet, he discovers that it is a weak, fledgling creature with immense potential. Together, they embark on a journey to grow stronger, facing numerous trials and challenges. Along the way, Zang Yan realizes he is part of an ancient prophecy that foretells a battle against the soul eaters—fearsome creatures that grow stronger with each soul they consume. With each battle and every hard-earned victory, Zang Yan and his soul pet gradually grow in strength and resilience. In a land where danger lurks around every corner and trust is hard to come by, Zang Yan must navigate treacherous alliances and face unimaginable horrors. His quest will challenge his courage, test his resilience, and ultimately shape the fate of humanity.

Eris has always been powerless—until a forbidden altar drags her into a deadly game. Win, and claim power beyond imagination. Lose, and vanish forever. But the game is not what it seems. Whispers of past survivors, a hidden alliance, and a single haunting clue— "Only the forgotten are truly free." To survive, Eris must outplay the gods and break the game itself—before it breaks her.

Pascal Boomerang is a notorious party boy who’s been living off his father’s wealth for years, indulging in luxury, women, and recklessness. However, things take a dramatic turn when his father, Mendes Boomerang, faces financial ruin. Investors are demanding repayment of $500 million, and Mendes is running out of time. Desperate for help, Mendes calls upon his powerful friends, Akbar Ouli, a Saudi Arabian oil tycoon, and Oscar Bloom, a Norwegian politician and businessman. Together, they must find a way to save Mendes from financial disaster while forcing Pascal to face the consequences of his reckless lifestyle.

When three friends, Rex, Martin and Prince venture into a mysterious mini-forest after their final exams, they unwittingly stumble into a realm where shadows roam free. A dark entity attacks them, spiriting away Martins and Prince leaving Rex as the sole survivor. Determined to rescue his friends, Rex embarks on a perilous journey into the Land of Lost Souls, a realm where stolen souls are trapped, reliving memories of their past lives. With the help of mysterious guides and ancient wisdom, Rex must navigate treacherous landscapes, overcome formidable foes, and confront the dark forces driving the shadowy entity. As Rex delves deeper into the heart of the Land of Lost Souls, he uncovers secrets about his friends' pasts, the true nature of the realm, and the reason behind his own immunity to the shadow's attack. With time running out, Rex must race against the clock to save his friends before their bodies succumb to death, trapping their souls forever in the Land of Lost Souls. Will Rex's bravery and determination be enough to overcome the darkness, or will he succumb to the same fate as his friends? Dive into the Adventure into the Land of Lost Souls to uncover the thrilling tale of friendship, courage, and the battle between light and darkness.

Nichelle Olsen is a young girl of sixteen who is really smart and introverted as a teen being so responsible. She lives a quiet but comfortable life with her mother who was now her only parent as her father tragically died leaving the two of them left alone in the world without his presence seen or fekt. She's so unsociable as she isn't able to associate or relate well with her peers being a nerd who's all into serious boring stuffs. Neglected, she didn't let their ideology dampen her great attaining spirit but rather reflected it around herself much more. At school, she has a huge and never seemingl to end crush on a boy. He wasn't just any boy rather but particularly the cutest, smartest, baddest, strongest,hottest and richest of all boys in her school. He was no one other than the heartthrob senior who'd her robbed every girls heart with his sexy looks and a huge player: Aidan Adelstein. The boy who'd stolen, captured and refused to give her heart back the first day that she'd ever laid her eyes on him. Love at first sight, she thought, and it must've been because she fell deeply in love with him right then there. But then, the problem was that he was never going to know or notice her as she wasn't exactly in his world. All she could ever do was love and crush hard silently from afar. Likewise, she was invisible to him and he was waaayy out of her league as she wasn't exactly or nearly the kind of girl that a demi-god looking guy like himself could ever date nor go out with. His taste or preferred likes of girls rather were the wild ones not a shy timid virgin like her. She wasn't a wild girl and with her character could never be one. Despite these certain circumstances, she was still always deeply in love and liking him much more now more than ever. With the new school year, he surprisingly picks an interest in knowing her but it was all a sham and like a dream they began dating instantly afterwards. However, what would she do when she finds out the big ugly and bitter truth?

Olivia Sky Ashborn is not your typical magical academy student. Rescued from a horrific past and raised by an assassin, she's got more secrets than spells in her grimoire. When she earns a coveted spot at Vycreek Magical Academy, she's determined to prove herself, even if it means battling arrogant classmates and defying ancient traditions. But Olivia's extraordinary powers come with a hidden curse, and as she navigates a world of shifting alliances and deadly magic, she must confront her own demons before they consume her. .

"no one knows the way things started" .. .. A young girl named Misaki who lived happily with her mother and her younger brother suddenly got dragged into a strange place that say that she belongs to strange species of humans called "Ascenders", she continues in this journey only to face throught tragedies and discover things that should have stayed hidden for eternity...

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

What would you do if you were framed for crimes that you did not commit? And if I told you, you were framed by the very people you spent your life protecting? Would you feel anger? Hatred? Have a strong desire for revenge? This is the situation Luthor Dawn found himself in. Hunted by his own kind he now lives in a remote forest, alone with no purpose in life other then dying in peace. But soon he will have an encounter that sets him on a path he never could have imagined himself taking. Hello! Author here! I would like to thank all of you who decided to try this novel! This is my first work so please don't hold anything back when you rate the series!

welcome to the afterworld lunes

In a world where schools train fighters to protect the universe, Yopy, a lazy and often underestimated teenager, joins the prestigious Starbound Academy. Despite his laid-back attitude and low ranking, he possesses untapped potential and becomes part of an unlikely team. Together, they must face dangerous challenges, confront powerful enemies, and navigate a universe full of mysteries while learning to push their limits.

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Wayne wakes up with no memories, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of contestants, all vying for survival in a deadly game known as The Eternal Trial. He doesn’t know who he is, only that he must fight, forge alliances, and even find love—or perish trying.

For 165 years , Amon witnessed many global events that changed the fate of lots of people , and unfortunately he lost his opportunity to exploit it and lost his family and loved ones After an unexpected meeting when he was on the verge of death , Amon gets an invaluable opportunity to go back in time to the beginning of these changes Will his fate be as dark as it was in his previous life ? or will he achieve this time what he was unable to do and succeed in protecting his family and loved ones and building a safe haven for himself and them ? Important note: - Any similarity in events, organizations, characters, locations, and names with their counterparts in real life is coincidental, and the novel and its entire events are a figment of the imagination. - Also, the events on Earth will only be a small part of the entire story of the novel

In a world where society has crumbled under the weight of inequality, a deadly competition offers the ultimate escape,if you survive. The Inferno Trials promises unimaginable wealth to the few who endure its brutal challenges, but the price is steep: every trial is a test of survival, trust, and morality. Kai Rivera, a former boxer with a tragic past, is desperate for a way out of his crushing debts. Drawn into the trials by a mysterious invitation, he quickly realizes that the competition is far more dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Each round brings new horrors, forcing the participants to face their deepest fears and darkest instincts. As Kai fights for his life, he forms uneasy alliances, makes dangerous enemies, and uncovers a sinister truth: the trials are a game for the wealthy elite, who find amusement in watching the desperate struggle for survival. In a twisted battle of wits and strength, every move could be his last. Will Kai escape the Inferno, or will the games claim yet another soul?

Jin, a user of ki and trained by his master, Roshio until a war broke out and his master died due to sacrificing himself to save Jin. Jin who was in tears vowed to get revenge of the bastards who had started this and killed his master, and his clan members. Being the only survivor of the Bone Structure Palace, The master had handed Jin a weapon to form a contract with. Offically being the master of an broken palace that no longer exists. What will he do to get his revenge? What is he willing to sacrifice for it. ------------ 1. I would like to firstly say that this is my first time writing, so don't expect everything to be perfect for a while. 2. This story is a slow/fast-paced reading. It'll have a mix of both. Some chapters will feel slower because it is, and others will feel faster because it is. 3. It does have romance in it and I wasn't sure to add cultivation because it's more like meditation and like ki gathering and things. However, after going through my thoughts, it was basically the same thing, so I just did it. 4. It's a little all over the place for I'd say the first 6–8 chapters maybe more? But It'll will slowly come together, hopefully… 5. If you do enjoy this, make sure to give it a review and ask other people to read! 6. If there are any questions at all, ask in the comments, and I'll be answering questions every 10 chapters. 7. So update to the list above ^ Romance has been removed due to it taking the first slot and having it show up primarily (I think primarily) as romance and not showing the others before you click on the actual book. It'll still have romance, so don't worry. Nothing will change 8. I would also like to clarify that this is an original work by me, and the clothes i decided to use for the characters, "hanfu" mainly, I do not mean any disrespect to anyone by using it as a novel that is made within america if anyone thought anything like that. I'm simply doing it because i like the design and i think they look extremely cool and also beautiful to me. So again i don't mean any disrespect if im wording any of it wrong. I just really like them.

The balance of the Universe has been disrupted. In a world where the power of the person lies in the story of their rise, watch as Apollo creates his own story. He can never fully understand the weight of his existence in the entire Universe. His rise will lead to a cosmic level change in the Chaos of the world. But first he must carve his path. A path filled with seemingly no hope for survival: A Trail of Gods.

They called her Moon—a name that raised eyebrows and invited questions she preferred not to answer. With empty pockets and an emptier stomach, she wandered until she reached the borders of Blace, a country she'd only heard whispered about in taverns. But timing had never been her strong suit. The nation was at war, desperately recruiting anyone who could hold a weapon. The military's offer seemed simple enough: three meals a day, a roof overhead, and a bed to call her own. In exchange, she'd wear their uniform. Moon should have known better—nothing comes that cheap. Now she had a year or less to transform from a street-smart survivor into a soldier, under the watchful eye of Lieutenant Harrington. The Lieutenant was a man carved from winter itself, with ice in his veins and frost in his voice. He had no patience for weakness—or as he called them, "chickens"—and Moon quickly learned that his training methods matched his reputation. As she fumbled with her rifle and struggled through combat drills, one thought kept haunting her: in choosing a way to survive, she might have just signed her own death warrant.