The Road Not Taken By Harry Turtledove

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

After a nuclear war in 2087, the planet Oklara was nearly destroyed, with survivors struggling to live in a world scarce of resources and devoid of human warmth. The young boy, Rakien, was born after the apocalypse, growing up alone, angry, and lost in the gloomy shelter. However, when he discovers clues to his past life memories, a journey of awakening about the soul and destiny quietly unfolds across several displaced times. The former wars, conspiracies, and battles of human nature become entangled in the cycle of cause and effect. Faced with hidden underground bases, massive energy crystals, ancient alien technology, and the dark forces lurking behind, the emergence of high-dimensional intelligent life forms and the struggle for survival against the dark currents in a life-or-death battle for civilization. Can humanity be reborn from the ashes and find its true path back?

Due to an accident, Roning travelled to a fantasy world where fighting spirit and magic coexisted and became the eldest grandson of Marquis Wushan. Before he had time to celebrate his good fortune, he was deprived of his right to inherit the title and even faced the risk of being expelled from the family. Fortunately, Roning obtained a piece of territory with his keen mind. Although it was remote, with the wisdom of the Blue Star people and the game system he designed, Roning gradually got rid of the difficulties, built castles, developed the economy, expanded the army and built his own empire in the alien world.

Mystery road series, the main character loses all his freedom and universe due to unfortunate events and unbelievable lader manipulation, the main character travels between multiple universes to go to his own universe and confronts god

What happens if the one transcendent being that cares for mortals fell and got a second chance in a world full of magic, intrigue and possibly even friendships? Does the past determine the future or are we all able to pick our own destiny? An angel, one of the two nigh immortal species in existence, has been hunted and killed by his own kind because he wasn’t prepared to watch silently while his people followed their own desires to whatever end. When, against all odds, he opened his eyes again, he was someone else, his past and powers hidden deep within him. On an ancient world, with advanced magic but medieval technology, he was reborn as Cassandra Pendragon, the youngest daughter of one of the five royal families on Boseiju, the home of the fox tribe, the kitsune. As she grew up, who she was and who she had been, started shaping her future. Forgotten friends and unknown enemies began knocking at her door and while she struggled to find her way between the past and the present, the winds of war were already blowing across her home. I‘ll try to publish at least 2 chapters a week, probably more. The first story arc is pretty much mapped out. Should be around 150 or 160 chapters for the first volume (it’s taking much longer than I expected) and the second one is nearly finished as well. Try it, it should be one hell of a ride. One more thing: the first two chapters are more or less a prologue and if you want to, you can skip them, I wouldn’t recommend it, though. The writing style as well as the perspective shifts dramatically, afterwards. As for trigger warnings: it’s going to get gory from time to time, and the MC often has to pay a toll in blood. Additionally there are -mildly- sexualised scenes, once in a while, but nothing graphic. Lastly, somewhen webnovel changed the description box from female lead to female oriented. It’s mandatory and I can’t change it either way but I have no clue if the book is catering male or female preferences. I hope the description above makes up for whatever confusion it might cause.

Akriod is a mysterious man driven by his own ambition to fulfill his eternal destiny. Clinging to a single desire to achieve his goal of returning to nothingness, he embarks on a perilous journey, ready to destroy the lives of all who stand in his way, exploiting any circumstances that lead him to his goal.

In the tides of struggle and power, who can reach the ultimate? In a world of factions and species, who can attain power? In a land whose past is obscured by the naivety of the present, who can uncover the hidden? Karl lives in a world of species and evolution, his path thrust upon him without his consent. Cannons, rifles, shard armor, legions, knight cities, and hive cities. Injections, grace, blood, evil, and ruinous gods... The world has forgotten a soul. A soul whose coming is unpredictable but sure like the mist. Karl has awoken, and what path will he leave behind? Would it be the same?... Like before? This is the story of the "Son of the fallen empire" or is it the living error? Or perhaps...The reaper!

Betrayed by the man she trusted, Detective Aurora faced death's door. When suddenly, a mysterious voice whispered in her ear: "Human, do you want to make a contract?" Faced with the imminent end, she took that hand that had plunged into the swamp of death and stepped beyond the edge that separates the worlds.

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[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT!! ] (At least read the first fifteen chapters before tossing it aside) . Anna Sui woke up from her drunken state to see her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on the eve of their wedding. Anna was so heartbroken that she ran out of the house, but due to an unfortunate turn of event, she had a one night stand with a complete stranger. . EXCERPTS, "Anna where are you I've been trying to call you for hours now, why are you ignoring my calls?" Her frown deepened. "Leave me alone Mack you can keep being with Nari I don't care." She yelled. "Oh please stop it Anna. You're my girlfriend and I demand to know. Don't tell me you're with another man Ann. Did you forget today's our wedding" Before Anna could say a word her phone got snatched away from her. "She's mine now. If you call or disturb what's mine from now on, be ready to rot in hell." He hunged up and tossed the phone aside. . (IN THE CUPID'S QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding it to library, voting with power stone, gifting golden tickets and normal gift.)

"Hello everyone and welcome to the Library. If you want to become a librarian or want to be a agent for the Story World Hero (SWH) Agency, please go to the registering service. If you wish to enter your favorite Story, comic, or Manga please remember to follow the rules of the library, Thank You." Hi there if you're wondering what the heck is going on allows me to explain. It's the year 2072, and the Earth has had a huge change about 12 years ago. When there was a giant and mysterious force about the same size as earth was days away from colliding with Earth. The people back then had thought that it was the end of the world, but it wasn't instead it was the beginning of a new Era. A Era where Libraries and Librarians were taken more seriously than they were before because after the supposed end of the world. Books, Comics, and Mangas around the world started to take the Readers into the story of which they were reading. I'm Luna Faye, a SWH Agent codename MoonFairy. It's our job to make sure no one changes to the way the original story was written. Also rescue those who were pulled into their books. Your wondering why I'm a SWH Agent. Well I'm searching for my parents, and with my Boy-friends Daniel "Danny" Fenton, Peter Parker, & Dick Grayson-Wayne. Yes I know they're not real or from my reality but since I may have bond with them they have become a part of my reality. They agreed to help me and share me. which I'm glad I don't have to break up fight over 'who gets to date me.' anymore.

Zhang Beichen downloaded a simulation game called the Warring State Empress. His role was to help his lords rule the world and become empress. He thought it was just another normal simulation game. He spent a lot of effort getting close to the empress and did everything he could to help her unite all seven nations, achieving different endings. However, when he woke up one day, he realized that he was transmigrated into the game. The empress from the game was now standing in front of him. The empress looked at Zhang Beichen with a cold expression and thought, “So, he’s the one who helped me achieve my victory but the traitor who refused to marry me?”

The world of earth is above the most deadly world. Xu Jing aspires to make more money in the end becoming an enchanter thereby risking his life. He is the destined saviour of the humans but he has to pass through the test of endurance before he can be what he us destined to be . He has to first scale through the deadliest tournament of all times .

In a world where darkness reigns and secrets run deep, she was once a vampire princess, living a life of luxury and love. Her childhood sweetheart was her everything, until one night turned her world upside down. The Vampire Queen, her mother, was overthrown in a violent coup—and the traitors behind the rebellion? None other than her beloved's family. Just as she faced certain death, a mysterious vampire saved her, pulling her from the edge of destruction. Now, five years later, she lives in the human world under a hidden identity, training every day with one goal in mind: to reclaim her throne, rescue her imprisoned mother, and confront the boy she once loved about his betrayal. Her heart burns with questions—why did he do this, and can she ever forgive him? But destiny has a way of complicating plans. During a dangerous dungeon expedition, she encounters her former love again, neither revealing their true selves. Little do they know, they are about to be caught in a web of ancient secrets, a conspiracy that stretches back to the dawn of their world. As dark forces rise and the truth about their shared past comes to light, they find themselves part of a much larger battle—one that could either save or destroy their entire continent. As betrayal, love, and ancient magic collide, she must decide: will she fight for revenge, or for redemption? And when the dust settles, who will she choose—her savior or her first love? The fate of the kingdom and the survival of an entire world rest in the balance.

Calvary is twenty-five years and her greatest desire in life is to have sex. Yeah, you heard that right. Being a virgin at twenty-four is not the best tale to tell another in this modern time and so was having a strong repulsion for men whenever it's time to get down to business. In one word, she has Sexual Aversion Disorder.  Deciding enough is enough, she goes to the club on her twenty-fifth birthday to score her target, determined to have sex at all cost. Fortunately, fate finally smiles on her and just when she was about to get her cherry popped, she is captured and taken away by Mr. Tall, dark and handsome to a world she never knew existed.  The kingdom of Dragons! As if that wasn't enough, she is to be married to the emperor of dragons. But then, there is always a silver lining, why marry the oldie emperor when she could have that handsome-looking Adonis over there?  Whoah, wait a minute, there are four of them?  Hehe, she would have them all!  Dimitri is one of the first quadruplets born in dragon history. He and his brothers were considered an anomaly since dragons always had single births. To maintain the balance, their family was cursed never to have more children till the next generation, unfortunately, the curse fell on their uncle, the current emperor of the dragon kingdom.  To keep his brothers safe from his uncle, the current emperor, Dimitri has no choice but to work for him and he is faced with a mission. By the emperor's order, he has to go to the human realm and retrieve the human rumored by the seer to end his uncle's impotency.  Only he doesn't expect her to turn out to be his mate.  Rowen is the Sage of the east and second born son of the dragon quadruplets. Betrayed by his brother who chooses his uncle over his brothers, he swears to make his life miserable. So he decides to take from his brother what matters to a dragon the most.  A mate.  Unfortunately, none of them is prepared for the dramas she comes to create in their lives.  It was time to get used to sharing!  Note:- this is a reverse harem book, meaning that the female lead ends up with four love interests and has mature contents. If it's not your cup of tea, kindly drop the book peacefully, please. But if you're open to one, then give this book a chance! Thank you!  ~ Check out my other books:-  Taken By The Mafia Lord  Taming A Monk: My Husband Is Not Romantic  Taming A Billionaire  Get Him Off Me, Fate  When Death Does Us Apart

Elena Winters, a talented but struggling art curator, never expected to be pulled into New York’s glittering elite. Hired to curate the grand opening of the exclusive Hartford Art Museum, she’s drawn into the lives of three enigmatic billionaire brothers: Alexander, powerful and stoic; Nico, the charming flirt; and Damien, the reclusive tech genius who keeps his emotions locked away. As secrets and scandals from their family’s past threaten to unravel everything, Elena must navigate high-stakes drama and undeniable chemistry. But just when it seems she might give her heart to one brother, she finds herself falling for the one she never saw coming

Discord if you want to join: https://discord.gg/FuzkPfR A type of DND CYOA, where some unlucky mortal that had gotten involved with Kratos and Atreus ends up on a world walking journey. Eventually Fate will be involved and old friends will reunite after their time together ends suddenly. This is a redo of my first Fanfic Wandering The Dead Roads.

An Arranged marriage series; This is a heartwarming anthology of love, culture, and personal growth, exploring the unique journeys of various couples who navigate the complexities of arranged marriage. Set in contemporary India, each story follows a different couple as they transition from strangers bound by family expectations to partners sharing a lifetime of understanding, respect, and love. From the excitement of first meetings to the awkwardness of initial conversations, each couple faces unique challenges: balancing career ambitions, managing family pressures, and learning to compromise without losing their individuality. Whether it’s a young urban couple juggling career and cultural expectations, a second-chance romance for a divorced single parent, or a love blossoming in a long-distance arrangement, every story delves into the evolving dynamics of relationships in modern India. Through misunderstandings, vulnerabilities, and gradual emotional bonding, "Arranged Marriage Saga" celebrates the beauty of relationships that grow organically. It reveals how love and commitment can blossom in unexpected ways, ultimately showing that the strength of a bond lies not in how a relationship begins, but in how it’s nurtured. Each story offers a window into the power of family, tradition, and, most importantly, the courage to embrace love beyond first impressions.

The village was destroyed, arrested in the forest, the teenager's FInn was forced to participate in gladiatorial performances, carrying the hope of the rise of the race, facing the ferocious beasts, the pursuit of the temple and the betrayal of his fellow tribesmen, the road of a cold-blooded teenager to become a god, from this moment on ...

As the title says. I'm sooo not the runt of the pack. so hi, my name's Kristie Jefferson head cheerleader of Katy high's cheer-leading squad girlfriend of all-time-hottie Devon Faulkner american football captain... well... not really~ more like a best friend, though people don't know that except him and me. But to be honest... i really do wish we were real. The only problem is... were we really meant to be? Do i have to find my 'the one' somewhere else? My whole life is practically breaking apart now as one problem pops out right after another. And not problems your usual ordinary werewolf girl faces everyday. Try adding second chance matings (in the wrong time!!!), secrets, traitors, revenge, and a whole bunch of misunderstandings to the picture. bad enough? Now add murderers, faction wars, prophesies, 'creatures from hell?', and a 99% chance of 'us' failing that will lead to the fabric of our world ripping apart. bad enough yet? The saddest part is... I neither have the time nor the tears to cry anymore. So I ran away, to escape everything, join a new pack, and changed my name, my appearance, and even my gender!!! But why do you insist on holding my hand? Who are you? Why do I feel a bond with you that should'nt be there? And why do you seem so familiar?! I dont know you! Why do you keep looking at me with that loving gaze?! . . . Bro. . . are you gay?!?

Eighteen-year-old Trinity is unlike any other werewolf in her pack. For one, there were unusual circumstances surrounding her birth, for another, she is the only pack member to never shift into a wolf form. So now she doesn't quite belong anywhere. Not quite human and not quite wolf. She thought she would be able to live her life how she wanted when she had turned eighteen. Go to college, make some friends, have some fun. But what is she to do when the dangerously sexy Alpha literally falls right into her lap? "I am not human, and I am not a wolf. I don't belong anywhere..." "...we both know that no one is going to mate with me, and even if they did, they would just reject me anyway." What is the sexy, brooding Alpha going to do? The elders are making him hold these ridiculous parties to search for a mate. He doesn't want a mate, but he knows he needs a mate to finish the Alpha Circle. Without a mate, a Luna for the pack, his people would suffer. And what is he going to do when he stumbles across the girl that fate has chosen for him and he finds out she has no wolf? "This cannot be!" I roared. "There is no way that I can mate with a girl that does not even have a wolf. She will be too weak. She will be inferior. She will not be strong enough to be a Luna." "I simply could not accept her as my mate. Not fully. It wasn't safe for her. She would get herself killed. And she would bring my pack down with her." When these two meet, sparks will surely fly. But will it be from passion, or their constant fighting? Neither of them wanted a mate. Neither of them wants the mate that fate chose for them. And neither of them can make that mate bond go away. What are they going to do now that they're literally stuck with each other? ***Rating Warning*** Adult Language Violence Strong Sexual Content THIS BOOK IS UNDERDER AN EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT AND IT IS NOT TO BE POSTED OR PUBLISHED ANYWHERE ELSE. Follow me to find my other books or ask me question, thanks for reading!!! FOLLOW ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK https://discord.gg/8wrYgHqemB https://twitter.com/DCinMI https://www.facebook.com/deni.chance.71 https://www.instagram.com/dcinmi87/ ***COVER ART IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR AND WAS ILLUSTRATED BY VICTORIA DAYEN OF MSPUGLUVER'S ART***

A prodigy in the art of cultivation, his powers were stripped away overnight. Yet, defying fate, he began anew, treading the legendary path of immortality. Yang Fan, once hailed as the unparalleled genius of his family, stumbled upon a mysterious artifact—the "Xianhong Ring," a relic capable of linking him to the wondrous Xianhong Realm, where celestial treasures and rare herbs could be cultivated in abundance. In a single night, he was reduced to a mere shadow of his former self, his cultivation crippled, mocked and humiliated by those who once revered him. Yet, his purpose was unwavering—he sought to rebuild his strength, mastering a heaven-defying cultivation technique. From the lowest rungs of the cultivation world, he began his arduous ascent, navigating the perilous road to immortality. Through trials and tribulations, he steadily rose, ultimately becoming a figure of legend—one who would stand peerless across the realms, commanding awe and respect from all seven worlds…

Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend, heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

A story about Nei (An uprising footballer). He might get a lot of rivals while playing football but makes some good friendships as will. Can he go pro?

'I wish I could've had atleast a day's worth of freedom' Kariuki whispered as his soul drifted towards eternal darkness, succumbing to a fatal injury he had received fighting for freedom. ................................ "Eleven, Eleven, stay with me man, stay with me" "How is this possible?" Waking up a thousand years in the future in a body of one of the first humans to receive a second generation HL serum, he once again finds himself in a war between Hydra, a meta human organisation and Vexes, an alien race that's invaded earth. But this time is not like his previous life, this time, with this power, he's gonna amble on a path he's never truly had the luxury off, a path of freedom. And in the process complete a side quest of helping the original host of his new body get revenge he so thirsted for.