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If you're not sitting at the table, then you are definitely lying on the menu. If you have nothing, then your life is your only capital. Song Heping, compelled by life to make a fortune in a warzone, accidentally got swept into the war and, in a confused state, was promoted by a bunch of Da Maozi to be the boss of a Defense Company. In this day and age, who still becomes a mercenary! I want to sell arms, I want to sell coffee cups worth a few bucks for over a thousand US Dollars. I want to sell a 9-dollar socket for the price of 299 US Dollars. I want to sell goats, the kind that costs millions of US Dollars each... Don't ask, and don't come auditing, whether you're from the Audit Office or the CIA, I'll send you all off... My name is Song Heping. I came, I conquered, I reign as the king. Don't call me the "Lord of War," I love peace, I am here to deliver "peace".

Auren Veyr was adopted to replace a failed heir—silent, expendable, unimportant. That’s what they believed. Until people began following him for reasons they couldn’t explain. Until loyalty formed where there was none. Until fear, love, and rage bent in ways they shouldn’t. What is power he asks, why is it necessary? He doesn't command. He doesn't control. He echoes.

Some mercy comes with a price. When Ren Aperion discovers a mysterious girl bleeding and unconscious in Neo-Tokyo's underground, he thinks he's being a good samaritan. She's beautiful, defenseless, and clearly needs medical attention in the city's most dangerous district. But as sirens wail and manhunts intensify, Ren's closest friend starts getting suspicious about the girl he's harboring. The city's most wanted "terrorist" isn't some cold-blooded killer lurking in the shadows—she's been cooking him breakfast with a smile, humming softly while she flips pancakes in his kitchen. Yet every news report calls her a threat to society, a dangerous revolutionary hell-bent on destroying their world. The question is whether she'll trust him with the truth, or protect them both by living a lie. In a world where technology blurs the line between human and machine, the deadliest weapon might just be truth. The Image is AI generated

They once called him Ahzrael, the mind behind the infernal legions. Alone, he could bring down kingdoms, scatter armies, and challenge the will of gods. At his peak, just as the demons began whispering his name as Lord, betrayal struck. Not by a hero, nor by a god, but by the very master he had served: the Demon King. Why? Because Ahzrael had not been born to rule. Yet Hell itself bent the knee before him. That was a sin the throne could not forgive. They condemned him not with honor, but with fear. Cast down, consumed by the very black flames he had taught others to wield. Erased from history. But he is not gone. He will rise again. And this time… no one will stand in his way.

+18 Warning Mature Content - Reader discretion advised A wolfless ward and an illegitimate dragon prince must overcome immeasurable barriers to free themselves from the stigma they have been placed under. Abandoned as a child Lily Artemis Wolfman was taken in by the Royal Family of the Wolf Clan only to be treated like a slave, working her mercilessly night and day. When her wolf didn't appear, Lily used her only avenue to free herself on the day she became an adult. Finding a mate was the last thing Dimitri De Drago` wanted since his family was hell-bent on killing him, but when he came across a strange female amid a massacred village his dragon stirred for the first time at the sight of her. Turning her away only to find her again caused sparks to fly between the two like they never knew was possible. Facing fatal issues within his Clan, finding his mate came with serious consequences. They knew trouble would follow if they stayed together, but their souls demanded each other risking it all for the chance at happiness. Will their love remain strong through the trials and tribulations they face or will tradition and their families stand in their way of true happiness?

Carter Brooks is your average 19-year-old—funny, kind, goofy, charming, smart, sneaky, romantic, hardworking, and a shameless food junkie. He's always dreamed of being isekai’d into a fantasy world, where he could explore vast lands, battle powerful enemies, and maybe even build a harem like in the stories he loves. But when a freak lightning strike—courtesy of a bored god—accidentally zaps him to death, his dreams take a hilarious and unexpected turn. Instead of ending up in some afterlife limbo, Carter finds himself face-to-face with eight powerful goddesses, each representing a fundamental aspect of existence: Strength, Wisdom, Magic, Luck, Love, Time, Creation, and Nature. Amused by his weird death and bold personality, they decide to reincarnate him into another world—with maxed-out stats and a divine blessing that makes him an overpowered Level 1 human. On his very first day, he saves two twin princesses from danger, unintentionally launching himself into a legendary journey filled with action, adventure, comedy, and chaos. From joining an adventurer's guild and exploring dungeons to freeing villages, slaves, and entire kingdoms, Carter builds a reputation as the most powerful (and most unpredictable) man in the world. As he travels, he gains loyal companions—and a harem of women from every walk of life: demon queens, princesses, nobles, adventurers, slaves, goddesses, and more. Even the eight goddesses who gave him his second chance can’t help but keep visiting him... and maybe falling for him. But with power comes problems. From corrupt churches, scheming nobles, ancient monsters, and cults, to other gods and cosmic entities, Carter constantly finds himself dragged into conflict—sometimes because he seeks it, sometimes because trouble just has a way of finding him. Whether it's political marriages, divine misunderstandings, or full-scale wars, Carter faces it all with a grin, a punch, and a snarky remark. He's not a hero. He's not a villain. He’s an antihero—a one-man force of nature who answers to no one but himself. And if you mess with those he loves... well, let’s just say you’ve never made a worse mistake. Join Carter Brooks as he turns the world upside-down in the hilarious, romantic, and action-packed legend of the maxed-out stats human who never asked to be a hero—but became a legend anyway.

Melody Brooke wakes up with no memory of who she is. They tell her she has everything, wealth, power, a perfect life. But if that’s true, why do the whispers haunt her? Why does the stranger with familiar eyes make her heart race? Charles Sinclair claims she loved him once. That she’s trapped in a web of lies. But the truth is dangerous, and some memories were stolen for a reason. Can she uncover the past before the lies consume her?

"Behold, the Apocalypse has begun. Humanity must rise or perish." ... The Apocalypse dawned upon the world, everything that was normal was soon destroyed and it brought humanity to... The age of survival. The gods wanted entertainment and so the virtual MMORPG Eclipse: Dawn of Ruin has bled into reality, every human awakens a Core System — a game-like interface granting stats and abilities to battle monstrous Specters. Gray Mercer, an introvert that lived with his friend and his wife dreams of carving a name in this brutal new world. His grit and quick reflexes mark him as a potential hero among the survivors. During the global Awakening, as the Organizing Gods declare Earth a live-service game with a World Ranking for kills, Gray’s Core System evolves into something unique: the Survival System. [Host found, system binding...] [System binded successfully.] [Congratulations, Player, you have awakened the Survival System] [Ding! You can now see HP bars, exploit weaknesses, and claim loot from fallen Specters.] [Ding! First skill unlocked: Weakpoint Strike – deal 20% extra damage to critical points.] His only ally in this world is Emma Brooks, the healer-bound widow of his best friend Nathan and together they would conquer the apocalypse for all it was worth.

Alice Heathrow is pushed from the third balcony of the Montgomery Mansion on the night of her wedding to Lord Alan Montgomery. Her death is written off as a mere suicide as it was a well known fact through the town that Alice did not wish to marry. However, this case takes the curious mind of a particular detective called phantom. A man who is neither dead or alive. One only the dead go to seek justice. When detective Landon Felton, sees a woman in a white dress sitting in his office, he instantly recognizes her. "I was murdered. They said you could help me" Alice Heathrow said. With time running out for the both of them, as mad spirits start to roam free and a family bent on covering up the murder. Alice must find her missing husband but as the story unravels, She discovers that the elusive Phantom might be more connected to her death than she imagines. What will Landon do when he must go back to the only place he remembers from his past life to save the woman he loves?

Opal and her four brothers—Ash, Brooks, Ridge, and Forrest—are quintuplets born into a powerful werewolf pack. Their 18th birthday brings more than just their first shift—it unlocks extraordinary powers, setting them apart from the rest of their kind. But with this new strength comes danger. Azeala, a dangerous witch with a vendetta against their bloodline, is hunting them.

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-

You never know the value of something until you lose it? For Brooke that couldn't have been more farther from the truth! After being cheated by her husband and younger sister, Brooke's miserable life of abuse takes a complete turn for the better when she finally signs the divorce papers! But things are only just getting better! What's this? She's been made joint heir to a multi-billion dollar company?! She's bought her stepfather's puny agency?! She's now the richest woman in the country?! And as an added bonus, her contract marriage husband is handsome and dotes on her every second of the day! Hold your horses, buckle your seats and witness one of the greatest, husband spoiling wife stories you'll ever see! With satisfying face slaps lurking at every corner!

When Jenny dared Naya Brooks to live a little, she didn’t expect her best friend to end up drunk—and accidentally snapping a photo of a man she shouldn’t have noticed. What was meant to be a fun night out spirals into something they never imagined. But the city has its own secrets. And so do the men circling their lives. One night out was supposed to be the end of it. It was only the beginning. Two girls. Two bad boys. And a love triangle they never saw coming.

She was sold. Now everyone wants a piece. ~ Lilith Brooks has always been the family disgrace; daughter of scandal, sister to a golden girl, and the ex-girlfriend no one believed. When her mother dies and the only boy she ever loved betrays her, she vows never to beg for love again. But on the night she finally wins, fame, money, a taste of freedom but her family sells her into a nightmare. A supernatural auction. A realm ruled by wolves. And a man who buys her like property. Vladimir Dragunov is the Wintercrest Alpha, the feared ruler of the Lycan realm and High Alpha of the Onyx Concord. With a shattered past, a missing sister, and a throne soaked in blood, the last thing he needs is a defiant 'human' girl with a mouth as sharp as her mind and a humor darker than his past. But Lilith isn’t just anyone. She bears the Lunar Crest—a mark that could save or doom them all. When Kustav Volkov, an Alpha whose cursed blood runs in Lilith’s veins, comes to claim her as kin, Vladimir offers her a choice: marry him in a blood-bound pact that grants her protection… or be torn apart by the wolves because of lycan laws. She chooses survival. He chooses power. Neither expected obsession. But as enemies battle, conspiracies are woven, legacies burn, and forbidden attraction ignites, their marriage of convenience becomes anything but convenient. But someone from Lilith’s past refuses to accept defeat for he once knew her body… and now wants her soul.

What is a monster? Humans normally define monsters as fear inducing, bloodthirsty creatures bent on destruction. But to Noah? Monsters were the humans who despised him without justifications, who taught him to loathe himself just for being human. Life was hell, a hell that was surrounded by “monsters”. Until one day, the world changed. Humans were suddenly graced by a Divine voice, one that warned of their extinction, but also promised them power. They were bestowed with a system, a system to aid their fight for survival, to survive against monsters. And when humanity was given that chance to survive, Noah chose to walk a path of a tamer, to befriend the very monsters that were threatening the humans' extinction. As he tamed the monsters, learned from them, bonded with them, shedding the last remnants of what it was to be human. Noah began to wonder, is it wrong to be considered a monster? Feedback is definitely appreciated, good or bad, let's make the story good together. I would like to note that the main character isn’t completely ruthless, he's more chaotically neutral. There’s a lot of good stories out there with ruthless, bloodthirsty, cold hearted main characters so if that’s what your interest in then I’m sorry to disappoint you.

"The Zawgyi are no more." That is what the scrolls say. That is what the monks chant at dusk. That is what the silence of the jungle wants you to believe. Long ago, beneath mountains now lost to time and cloud, they walked barefoot on ash, breathing in iron and flame. They were alchemists, but not the kind who turned lead to gold. No — they wove spells with blood, crafted fire into orbs, carved death into bone. They bent nature, not for wisdom, but for power. For defiance. They called them "Zawgyi". Immortal, it was said. Touched by heaven, feared by the underworld. But even immortality has rules. And the Zawgyi, for all their brilliance, broke too many. When the stars bled red and the rivers turned to smoke, the world pushed back. Something older than gods, deeper than spells, rose from the black between time. The Zawgyi vanished. Some say they were sealed. Others, that they burned themselves into dust. A few believe… they wait. Now, centuries later, the world has changed. Skyscrapers rise. Satellites orbit. Cities hum. And no one remembers the old language of alchemy. But something stirs. Deep in the green shadows of the Htamanthi jungle, under ruins no one dares map, an ancient circle pulses with dull red light. One seal. Just one. Cracked by accident, or by fate. And far from the jungle, in a dusty corner of a university library, a lazy, debt-ridden student named "Thuta" yawns, stretches, and picks up a scroll that hasn't been touched in 300 years. The world will wish he hadn't. ---

Reaching the pinnacle of existence wasn’t easy—but Ryker Mortis and Rowan Halo did it anyway. As the King of Hell and the Timeless Pugilist, they stood unmatched, the two strongest beings in the universe. But, with no challenge left, power became a prison. So, they did what only true warriors would: "A battle to the death… Now that's more like it!" Their clash shook the cosmos—galaxies shattered, celestial bodies crumbled, and reality itself bent under their might. In the end, both fell, grinning like madmen. But death was not the end. Rowan accelerated time itself, thrusting them into an future unknown—at the cost of all their powers and Talent. However, things didn't go so smoothly. Their souls fused, mixing and becoming something new—making them one being, no longer as Ryker Mortis and Rowan Halo. Now, stripped of power—with no memory of their previous lives, and reborn in a new world—the new being must rise again. Not to save the world, but to reclaim the lost thrill of blood and battle, and to become a God once again.

Crónicas de Ælagar Ω teje un tapiz de historias entrelazadas en un mundo donde la guerra, la lealtad y el amor se enfrentan en cada rincón. Desde los serenos paisajes de la granja hasta las calles y callejones oscuros de Kuwardia, los personajes enfrentan desafíos que pondrán a prueba su valor y lealtad. Sten, un francotirador, Ifrid, un joven cañonero, y Kokiro, una aspirante a corredora de información, viven aventuras y misiones llenas de adversidades. En las tierras heladas del norte, el escuadrón Tlacuache enfrenta situaciones que desafían su humanidad. A través de múltiples historias en escenarios diversos, Crónicas de Ælagar Ω explora la resiliencia frente a la adversidad, la búsqueda de identidad y la fuerza de los lazos humanos en un universo marcado por la brutalidad y la esperanza. Cada historia, desde los dilemas morales de Brook hasta las intrigas de Madam Niko, se entrelaza para formar una narrativa rica en emoción y acción, dejando al lector con un sentido de cierre y la promesa de nuevas aventuras.

Fuyuki Hayakaze was a seventeen-year-old high schooler with one claim to fame: he was a world-record-holding speedrunner with a knack for breaking games in ways their developers never intended. His motto? "If it wasn’t patched, it’s fair game." That is, until he heroically dives into traffic to save a child from the cruel, uncaring wheels of fate—otherwise known as Torakku-kun. Now reincarnated in a fantasy world governed by a game-like System, Fuyuki finds himself alive, confused, and... bug-eyed. Not only can he see the hidden mechanics behind every attack, spell, and status effect—he can also view the complete stat blocks of anyone he meets. HP, MP, buffs, debuffs, passive traits, hidden titles—he sees it all. Most would call this a cheat skill. Fuyuki calls it a debug menu. Armed with his gamer instincts, a total disregard for narrative integrity, and a deep-seated hatred of tutorials, Fuyuki sets out to sequence-break his way through a world that clearly wasn’t balanced for someone like him. But as Fuyuki digs deeper, he begins to realize that the system isn't just a mechanic—it's watching him. Logging him. And maybe... learning. This is the tale of a boy who treats life like a game—and a system that was never meant to be played.

In a World of Wonder and Intrigue, the proclamation known as the Division sought to enact change bent on the hostile whims of the Initiated. A pact ordaining the separation of Man and It's others. Amidst the Social Turmoil such a declaration has wrought, Yovin is a Boy caught in the Middle of Forces beyond his understanding. In this Tale of Suffering and Suffrage, Immerse yourself in his story as he Unravels the Secrets of both the World he inhabits and the Destiny promised to his people since Time Immemorial.

Reika was your typical high school girl—average grades, average looks, average everything. Nothing special, nothing dramatic. That is… until one strange day, she suddenly awakened two completely ridiculous powers: 1. The ability to stop time, 2. And the freedom to travel between her world and another fantasy-like world. No, she didn’t get hit by a truck. No gods showed up with a cheat menu. No handsome men declared her the chosen one. It just... happened. Now armed with powers she never asked for (but kind of enjoys), Reika tries to live her best life across both worlds. Of course, life is never that easy. Between culture shock, confused nobles, and the daily struggle of keeping her school attendance intact, Reika might be in for more trouble than she expected. Will her life go smoothly? Or will she discover that even time-stopping girls have to deal with paperwork and laundry? Let the not-so-epic, slightly absurd, and totally unplanned dual-world daily life begin! --- Author’s Rambling Hi there! Author here. This short story was born from a random thought and a lot of free time. I didn’t plan it. I didn’t outline anything. I just wanted to write something fun because, well… I felt like it. That’s all. If you enjoy this kind of laid-back, slightly chaotic story, I hope you’ll stick around. And if it’s not your thing, that’s okay too—I’m still going to keep writing it anyway. Thanks for reading!. Special thanks to my friend Aushi for her support, especially for helping with proofreading and editing. She liked my idea, which made working together even more enjoyable. The editing was done by Aushi—though she's not a writer herself, she’s actually a medical student!

Some horizons are not drawn in the sky—they're written between people, in the spaces they never expected to share. Alina Brooks didn’t ask for change—but it came anyway. A new city, a new school, and a messy first encounter with a boy who seemed more distant than rude. Allen Clark has always been focused, steady, and careful with emotions. But her arrival stirs something unfamiliar—something he never planned for. Between misunderstandings, quiet glances, and friendships that bloom without warning, their story unfolds—not through grand gestures, but in everyday moments that slowly reshape their world. Beyond the Unwritten Horizon is a heartfelt, character-driven teenage novel about healing, belonging, and the kind of love that grows from friendship and understanding.

She served tables by day… but fate had something else on the menu. Teresa has always played by the rules. Raised by a strict father who believed freedom was dangerous for a girl, she grew up quiet, obedient, and invisible exactly how he wanted her. Her dreams of love, passion, and independence were buried beneath layers of fear and silence. But when her father suddenly loses his job, Teresa is forced to grow up fast. At just 19, she begins working as a waitress to help keep her family afloat stepping into a world far different from the one she was raised in. In the bustling restaurant, her life of routine and restraint shifts especially when he walks in. Her boss’s son. Confident, charming, and drawn to her in a way no one else has been. What begins as innocent interest blossoms into a tender, secret romance that makes Teresa feel alive for the first time. But just as her heart begins to open, tragedy strikes and the person she trusted most may be the very reason her world falls apart. A devastating loss hits home, unraveling everything she thought she knew about love, betrayal, loyalty, and the people closest to her. “The Waitress” is a gripping, emotional journey through love, betrayal, and self-discovery.

Yorvig, a young dwarf with more grit than sense, sets off for a remote mining claim nestled deep within the untamed Red Ridges. It doesn’t take long for him to realize that the other miners are more obsessed with digging up wealth than staying alive. Convinced he’s the only one seeing the bigger picture, Yorvig begins maneuvering his way toward leadership. He thought he'd be battling hunger and hardship—but something far more dangerous is coming. Beauty and menace alike descend on the camp, and the mine itself expands into something none of them could have foreseen. As Yorvig’s position strengthens, so do the burdens of command. Navigating shifting loyalties and unexpected romance proves no easier than fending off the ancient enemy bent on driving his people out of the Red Ridges for good.

Calen Brooks used to stand tall—trophies on his shelf, fire in his fists, a future filled with promise. Now, at twenty-one, he’s just another name in the office roster. The days blur: the same coffee, the same bagel, the same fake smiles, and a boss who doesn’t even know his name. Every evening, he returns to an empty apartment, haunted by memories of who he used to be. He doesn’t talk much. He doesn’t go out. And every time his co-worker Gary asks about his day, Calen offers the same cold, bitter response. He’s tired—of pretending, of surviving, of a life that feels more like a shadow. One quiet evening, drawn by impulse and boredom, Calen wanders into a strange little bookstore tucked between streets he thought he knew. The old man behind the counter offers him a single book—worn, faded, and completely blank inside. Moments later, on a bridge overlooking the river, Calen flips through its empty pages and feels something stir. A gust of wind. A flash of light. Then silence. And when he looks again, the world has changed.

She was the top assassin of Zenthia, but fate decided to put her on a different path. After her death, she found herself in the body of one Luna Brooke, the seemingly deranged elder daughter of Julius Brooke. With the former's memories intact, she broke up with her cheating fiancé who attempted to murder her and set her sights on another man who had... E-e-eight packs?! O.O "Alexander White, will you marry me?" Her stepmother, step-siblings, ex-fiancé... None of them were going to get away with what they had done to her!

"Even in death, you won't escape from me." His voice was terrifying, but his deep blue eyes held affection and obsession. In this second chance at life, Jiang Se was determined to break free from her past destiny. So, she willingly became the 'wife of a monster.' Rumor had it that the eldest grandson of the Nie family was ruthless and violent, with countless murders attributed to him. He was said to be obsessively possessive and would go to great lengths to get anything he set his sights on. But Jiang Se wasn't afraid of him, as she had seen the most terrifying side of him at her own grave. That man had stood by her grave, his eyes filled with emotions she couldn't comprehend as he said, ""We were destined to be involved with each other."" After her rebirth, at a banquet hosted by the Nie family, the cold and noble man naturally bent down in front of his wife, gently massaging her slightly swollen heels, indulgently saying, ""She's delicate and cares a lot about her appearance."

After waking up in a burned-down asylum with no memory, a young man finds his face bandaged, his name erased, and his arms tattooed with coordinates that lead to dead bodies. Everyone he meets insists he’s someone else—someone dangerous. As he follows the trail of blood and clues across forgotten villages, desolate roads, and ruined archives, visions of his past collide with supernatural forces bent on dragging him back to a place he cannot remember—but deeply fears. Each chapter peels back another truth. And when the final mask breaks… He'll have to ask not "What happened to me?" But: “What did I do?”

#wifespoiling When Xiao Li, a third-year medical student, is forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, two scenarios take place. In one, she jumps from her room window the night before the wedding and ends up crippled and disfigured. In the other, she finds herself reborn at the moment when she sits on the windowsill, ready to jump. She changes her mind, takes a good night’s sleep, and follows through with the wedding the next day.  In the first scenario, the fateful jump sets off a series of unfortunate events. Xiao Li despises her doting husband and grows miserable. In the second, she gradually warms up to him even as her life takes on unexpected detours. But whether in the previous or current life, she is unable to shake off her evil cousin, Xiao Yan, who seems hell-bent on wrecking her happiness.

He is a firefighter, his face blackened by smoke, coming from the flames, and in one glance, his life was set. The first time he met the young girl, she bent slightly towards him and said, "Sir..." He was amused, thinking she was a little eccentric... She had never seen such a handsome man, tall like a general, and when their eyes met, she was bewildered and forgot she wasn't in the palace... Later, during the school art performance, the young girl sat on stage, dressed in ancient costume, with a veil covering her face, holding a pipa, her eyebrows shy, appearing both delicate and graceful... He raised his alluring eyes, recalling the girl said she knew a little about musical instruments and chess; she was modest. Seeing him in the audience, her heart raced, wanting to perform well but accidentally struck the wrong chord, fortunately unnoticed by him... Later still, the young girl, now grown, suddenly confessed to him, and the usually calm and composed man was caught off guard... It was a love she had hidden deep in her heart for many years, like shards of glass in her palm, both a patient endurance and impulsive agony... The joy of love at first sight, a hidden affection... She would never know that the brother she secretly admired had been waiting for her to grow up...