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When Mix arrives at university, he wants only one thing peace. But the past crashes into the present when he’s assigned to share a room with Arm, the rich, popular boy who once made high school feel like hell. Arm barely remembers what he did. Mix remembers every word. But things get weirder. Snacks start showing up in Mix’s table. No note. No hint. Just quiet kindness he doesn’t trust. Then Mix starts falling but not for Arm. For someone else… or so he thinks. With secrets, miscommunication, and unexpected warmth between two unlikely roommates, Sweet Like Trouble is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers BL story about first love, finding safety in unexpected places, and learning when to fight and when to forgive.

Ethan Voss lived with a quiet regret that he never let go. Undone by tragedy, letting his dream slip away. Once a promising midfielder on the verge of breaking through, he faded into obscurity, trading boots and ambition for weekend matches and what-ifs on football scenarios. Until the impossible happened. Thrown back in time to his 18-year-old self in 2017, Ethan wakes up not only with a second chance—but with a mysterious Template System. In a world where raw talent isn't enough, where discipline, politics, ego, rivalries, and pressure complicate every move, Ethan must navigate the brutal road to professional football with one goal: no mistakes. Not this time. This isn't just a redemption story. It's the comeback of a lifetime.

Kael, furious and feeling betrayed by Lysander's claim, orders his Betas (including the conflicted Ryker) to seize Elara and Silas and subdue Lysander. A violent confrontation erupts within the fragile refuge. Isolde arrives (possibly tipped off or following Kael), not to help Kael, but to seize the opportunity to eliminate Elara and Silas permanently in the chaos, securing her position. The rogue allies Kael hired, seeing the instability and the valuable targets (Harmony Omega, unique child), turn on everyone, aiming to capture Elara and Silas for their own gain. Elara's Power: Amidst the fighting and seeing Silas in danger, Elara's Harmony power surges uncontrollably. It doesn't attack, but stills the chaos – calming rage, easing pain, forcing a temporary, awed pause on the battlefield as her true nature is revealed to all. Silas's Role: Silas, scared but instinctively protective of his mother and drawn to Lysander, unleashes a burst of pure, combined Alpha-Omega energy, repelling the rogue leader threatening Elara. This display of power stuns Kael and confirms Lysander's words about the soul bond's potential manifesting in the child. The Choice Point: In the stunned silence after the energy surge, all eyes turn to Elara. Kael, seeing her power and his son's strength, pleads with raw, desperate need. Lysander stands protectively near her, his silver eyes holding the promise of the bond and the refuge's safety. Isolde seethes, waiting for a chance. Elara holds Silas close. Who does she choose? Her child's safety hangs in the balance.

SOLD to the highest bidder. Her body. Her freedom. Her future. Lena Lynx Grey never imagined her life would be reduced to a number on a ruthless auction block. Shackled by a debt she never owed and haunted by a past filled with pain, she’s thrust into the hands of the most dangerous man in the room—Leonardo Castelli, a cold, powerful Mafia lord with secrets buried as deep as his scars. He offers her one way out: a contract marriage. Protection in exchange for obedience. Safety in exchange for silence. Freedom… for a price. But surviving Leo’s world comes with its own kind of torment. She was his bargain, now she's his obsession. In this deadly game of lust and power, love might be the most dangerous deal of all.

He’s got no rich dad. No flashy boots. No supporters in the crowd. But he’s got a dream. > Bend the ball like Son Heung-min. Pass like Kevin De Bruyne. Make the world remember Min Son. Born into a broken home. Raised in a neighborhood where hope fades faster than daylight. Min Son has only one weapon: his raw talent and a fire that never dies. From freezing mornings on an empty field to national youth tournaments crawling with scouts, fake birth certificates, and kids willing to do anything to win… > He won’t back down. He won’t give up. He’ll curl the ball into the top corner… even if it breaks him. But can a poor boy really survive in a world where money talks, politics decide, and even talent sometimes isn’t enough? > This is not just football. This is war. This is Min Son’s rise

The countdown hit zero. The servers of the legendary MMORPG, Yggdrasil Nova, were supposed to shut down forever. For Ravi, a player who had poured a decade of his life into becoming the game's sole omnipotent being, it was a bittersweet farewell. But the logout never came. Instead of being booted, Ravi found himself fused with his avatar, Kaelus, the Silent Sovereign. He was trapped. But he wasn't alone. His custom-created NPCs, monstrously powerful beings designed to be the ultimate guardians of his fortress, were no longer bound by code. They were alive. And they viewed him not as their master, but as their one and only God. Now, in a world that is both familiar and terrifyingly real, Kaelus must navigate the worship of his fanatically loyal servants, the politics of fledgling kingdoms that see him as a demon or a savior, and the terrifying mystery of why he's trapped. He is a being of absolute power in a world of mortals. He is not a hero. He is not a villain. He is a force of nature, and the world is about to feel his presence. When mortals pray and gods are silent, what happens when a new god answers the call?

Cillian Carter crossed into another world, a place where everyone is given the chance to become a god. In this world, people design their own personal Domain of Divinity. Some build peaceful fairy realms, filled with light and music. Others shape mighty dragon sanctuaries, or chaotic worlds of ancient magic and war. But Cillian built something different. The Endless Abyss. A world cold, brutal, and hostile to life itself. A place where the ground bleeds, the air burns, and survival is a daily struggle. No peace. No safety. No rules. Welcome to the Endless abyss

Kenji Tanaka is the new transfer student at Seiryu High, a school ruled by fists and fear. With his average looks and quiet demeanor, everyone dismisses him as another sheep for the slaughter. They see a loser. A nobody. A twig that will snap under the iron boot of the school's hierarchy. They are wrong. Raised in brutal, solitary isolation in the mountains by a mysterious grandfather, Kenji's 'training' was a hellish regimen of survival. He doesn't understand society, girls, or why people flinch when he cracks his knuckles. He also doesn't understand that his 'normal' strength is enough to shatter bone, his 'basic' endurance can outlast a beast, and his very presence carries an aura that makes apex predators tremble. He believes he is weak, a novice who has barely scratched the surface of his grandfather's teachings. But when the wolves of Seiryu High come for the innocent girl in the desk next to him, they don't awaken a sheep. They awaken a monster. A god of combat. A King. This is not a story of a hero. This is the story of a Thug, his rise to absolute power, and the loyal followers and adoring women who are drawn to his terrifying, untamed might. In a world of delinquents, gangsters, and underground fighters, there is only one rule: Don't mess with the quiet kid. Because this King's fists don't know mercy.

Lanz Kuroda failed his Awakening Test in the most spectacular way possible, he didn’t just rank low, his ass got slapped with an FFF. He was locked out of the system entirely, and sent home like the rejected tutorial character that he is. But when a cracked relic crystal he bought from a sketchy street vendor activates, it boots up something the world shouldn’t even know exists, a hidden system that logs him into an old, forgotten alt account, one with no level cap,restrictions, and absolutely zero oversight. By day, Lanz is still the same guy that no one aspires to be. But at night? In the dungeons? He becomes Zero, an anonymous hunter operating outside the system, clearing high-tier raids solo, and slowly building a legend no one can trace. The world thinks he’s a joke. He’s about to become its biggest problem.

Betrayed by his beloved queen. Stabbed by the very men he raised to power. King Alaric died with a broken heart… and a blade in his chest. Fate’s twisted joke? He’s reborn—in chains. Collared. Beaten. Sold like cattle. Once a mighty ruler. Now a slave in a world of magic, monsters, and bastards with crowns. His new master? Arrogant with even little much money, and the personality of a wet cabbage. And the wife? Let’s just say... she deserves better. Much better. Just when he thought a future of licking boots and scrubbing chamber pots— [DING! You have awakened the Domination System.] Rule the strong. Break the proud. Tap the wife. Steal the life. “I—wait, what?” [New Quest: Subjugate your Master's Wife.] [Reward: +500 Power | Domination Skill Unlocked – Command Voice] [Bonus: Do it on the master’s bed for extra EXP.] He grins through the pain, eyes burning with ambition. They thought they broke him? They just gave him a reason to rise. Power. Revenge. Pleasure. He’ll take it all. ------------------ Note- No ntr, no yuri. Mc won't abandon his women, neither he will force them, and not every women will be subjugated. And System isn't all about subjugating others wives, it's just one of it's features... Join Discord for character Arts: https://discord.gg/S9SMCUnx

After losing her husband, Claire Betancour seeks refuge on the peaceful Island of Blue Herons. As newly elected mayor, she balances motherhood, duty, and the delicate peace of a close-knit community. But when a trusted school crossing guard vanishes and whispers of addiction resurface, Claire is forced to confront not only the fragility of those around her—but her own limits. With her daughter’s safety at stake and long-buried tensions bubbling up, Claire must make hard decisions that could reshape the island forever. A heartwarming yet quietly suspenseful tale of responsibility, redemption, and the bonds that hold a small community together.

What’s the point of being reborn… if you come back in chains? Life in Kyoto was already unraveling. My dead-end job, my fading relationship—my girlfriend could barely look at me anymore. Maybe part of me knew the end was coming. Maybe part of me wanted it to. And then it did. "Oi, wake up," a voice growled, thick with contempt. I opened my eyes to darkness—and pain. Tabata Yori. That was my name. Once. Before the world twisted. Before death spat me out into something colder and crueler. "Ugh, another worthless soul," the voice sneered. Then came the boots. Each kick was a brutal reminder: I wasn’t in Kyoto anymore. I wasn’t anywhere safe. I’d fallen into a world ruled by shadows, where power is pain and obedience is survival. Why was I brought here? What do they want from me? I don’t know yet. But I do know this: If I’m going to suffer, someone’s going to bleed for it. disclaimer: Cover artwork isn't mine and is temporary until I get a paid work done. Schedule: Looking for daily and will do as many chapters as I can each day. Thanks for any support that is given.

A former dungeon boss, once feared across the land, seeks a peaceful life after centuries of managing minions, traps, and treasure. Now living in a remote town disguised as an ordinary human, he dedicates himself to raising his adopted human daughter, Lila. However, her adventurous spirit and determination to become a hero keep pulling him back into the dangerous world he left behind. To protect her, he secretly uses his dungeon-master skills to manipulate their quests and ensure her safety, all while trying to keep his true identity hidden.

Kaine was betrayed. And as he tried to cheer himself, he died. End of story... not. Kaine was transmigrated. His soul and memory fused with that of Spark Nighthawk. The lone survivor of a sky ship accident. A noble kid from a fantasy world. Now, he had to try... with his cheats (boosted attributes and archives of rune knowledges) and noble inheritance, to gain unlimited wealth. Not just simply for the sake of comfort. But for power. For safety. And for the capital to explore... the islands above the clouds.

After the death of a woman he once failed to protect, rogue shinobi Natsuki is left with one final mission—deliver her daughter, Rumi, to safety in Shin-Kage Village. But the world has other plans. Attacked by a powerful oni, Natsuki dies trying to protect the girl. Just when everything seems lost, he awakens—reborn by the mysterious Ink Master System, a power that lets him turn anything he draws into reality. Now hunted by monsters, stalked by a past soaked in blood, and armed with the ability to summon living beasts, deadly weapons, and tactical clones from pure ink—Natsuki will stop at nothing to protect the child he swore to save. Even if it means becoming a living weapon to do it.

Ava thought her life was over, but surprise! Waking up, she wasn't in the afterlife. Instead, she found herself in a bizarre new world, Ava's life took a wild turn! Not only was the world completely different from what she knew, but had possessed a beast womans body– Inheriting the original Ava's memories, she uncovers a chilling truth: her demise was no accident. Now, with the memories of the previous Ava swirling in her head, she's got to figure out how to survive in this world full of beastmen and hidden dangers. Her ultimate goal? To survive, adapt, and create a life worth living in this perilous yet captivating new world. Join Ava as she claws her way through this wild new life, seeking safety and a future in a world she never imagined.

**Gets Updated Every Wednesday & Saturday** Nate arrives in Blackridge with nothing but a duffel bag, a mysterious past, and fists that know their way around trouble. This isn't your typical "new kid in town" story-this is survival in a concrete jungle where the weak get eaten for breakfast and the strong learn to love the taste of violence. Lia runs her family's greasy spoon diner and clings to her principles like a life raft in a tsunami of corruption. In a city where doing the right thing is practically a death sentence, she's carved out her own little kingdom of defiance-one that comes with a price tag written in bruises and broken bones. She's never had time for love, relationships, or anything softer than steel-toed boots. Between juggling work, studies, and her daily dance with danger, romance seemed about as realistic as finding unicorns in the unemployment line. Her only dream? To escape this concrete prison and the ghosts that haunt every street corner. But then Nate crashed into her world like a wrecking ball with a sense of humor. When eight thugs corner her in an alley, most people would call the cops. But in Blackridge, the cops are probably placing bets on the outcome. That's when fate-or maybe just really bad timing-delivers her an unlikely savior who fights like poetry and jokes like therapy. Now everything is changing, and neither of them knows where the chaos will lead.

The world of Wageah was vast. It was filled with ancient magic, fallen gods, legendary mages, and exciting adventures. Earthlings summoned there gained godlike power. Zeus, Odin, Count Dracula, the Monkey King. All of them were humans who returned from Wageah and became legends on Earth. But my class and I, who were summoned to Wageah? We were enslaved. We were used, discarded, and left to die. But fate gave me another chance. I woke up as a newborn on Earth with all my memories intact. And soon after… [Awakening Supreme God's Treasure: Shadow] [System Boot Successful] I gained strongest weapon in existence. [Shadow]. The treasure of the Supreme God. This time, I’ll grow stronger from the cradle. And when I return to Wageah— I won’t be a slave. I’ll be the shadow that devours the gods.

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

“All I ever wanted was to play football — not for fame, not for glory — just to survive, to feel like I mattered. Is that too much to ask? Where I’m from, dreams don’t come easy. You fight for them. You bleed for them. And most times… you lose anyway. Everyone around me moved on. Found jobs. Gave up. But me? I only celebrate with my goals — because they’re the only proof I was ever here at all.” Wisdom Ezekiel has nothing but grit, a busted pair of boots, and a grandmother who still believes in him. He’s not the fastest, not the flashiest, and definitely not the favorite — but when the scouts finally show up to his forgotten corner of Nigeria, he’ll do whatever it takes to rise. Even if it means changing everything. Because in this world? Talent isn’t enough. You need ego. You need fire. You need to become something more. You need to become… Kai.

A cursed CD game falls from the sky. I boot it up, build a ridiculously handsome villain with broken talents, and just as I hit “Start”—boom, I get electrocuted. Now I’ve reincarnated as Lucien Caelum Valebrandt, a six-year-old noble and the infamous villain who helped the Abyssians win the last war. Every 500 years, the Abyssian King is reborn. But when the 16 chosen heroes of this generation lost against the battle of the Abyssian King because of my character, the Goddess panicked—and rewound time. Now those same heroes remember everything… and they want me dead. Even though I just got here. All I wanted was to play a game. Now I’m the villain blamed for destroying the world.

They called her the Alpha’s spoiled daughter. Beautiful. Reckless. A party girl hiding broken bones beneath designer silk. But grief is a silent predator—and the night her mother was slaughtered by vampires, Auriella learned two things: Love is a weakness. And monsters don’t hide in the dark. They wear faces that make your heart race. Years later, her only escape is chaos—clubbing, fast kisses, faster lies. Until a vampire attacks her in the club. And he shows up. Cold. Commanding. Unapologetically brutal. Alervon doesn’t save her. He claims her survival like a burden. And that night rewrites everything. Now boys with secrets are showing up in her pack. Each drawn to her for reasons none of them understand. They are not here to fall in love. They’re here for war. --- Alervon – The Cold Protector He’s half vampire, half werewolf. Half demon All control. All scars. A killer trained to obey, not feel. But Auri makes his silence loud. His restraint violent. He’s not supposed to want her. He does. > “Don’t mistake my silence for weakness. I’ve imagined breaking you in more ways than you’ve imagined being touched.” --- Cassian – The Unstable Weapon He’s a fuse already lit. Tattoos like prayers, rage like poetry. Haunted by his past and too dangerous to hold. But Auri makes his madness feel like home. > “Say the word, and I’ll burn the world down. Not for love—for the way you fucking look at me when you're angry.” --- Leon – The Flirt You Shouldn’t Trust He’s a rich boy with a wicked tongue, a glittering trail of exes, and a laugh that’s always half a dare. He’ll flirt you into the grave with philosophy and leave you questioning if you liked it. > “You want danger? Sweetheart, I’m the reason good girls stop praying so I’d say I’ll break your heart, but let’s be honest… I’m aiming lower.” --- Malakai – The Ghost in Black He doesn’t speak unless it matters. Wears grief like armor and touches like he’s never allowed to feel. He’s the calm before the kill. The priest of pain. And she makes him want to confess. > “You shouldn’t trust a man who prays with his teeth clenched. I never ask the gods for mercy—I ask if they’re watching.” Luca Valen — The steady one. The boy who offered calm in a world full of chaos. He loved her gently, gave her safety, a future without fear. But she didn’t want gentle. > “I could give her safety… but she craved the storm that would burn her alive.” “She thought love would save her. She didn’t know it would burn.” >. One was safety. One was Chaos One was Depth One was temptation But he—he was the inferno

Have you ever thought that you'd be able to live 2708 years into the future? well 17-year-old Carribean Mari Muya wasn't. Transmigrated into the 22-year-old African American Ann Ivly in the year 4733 on a futuristic planet that looks way too similar to earth at the beginning of a zombie apocalypse where civilization is collapsing and forces are fighting to leave to the Isle a plant shredded with mystery where its leaders are promising safety, power and happiness. Unskilled and alone with little to no resources, only knowledge from Ann the previous body's owner. How will she survive, why is she here and is the Isle what it seems to be. Auther's Note: This is my first novel, and I really am just going with the flow here... sort of. Hope you guys enjoy! P.s~ Cover is AI generated

Adam was just your average internet troll—armed with sarcasm, zero filter, and way too much free time. His favorite pastime? Ragebaiting obsessive novel fans in group chats, especially the ones who worshipped "Eclipsed Devourer," a hit fantasy romance novel. He hated rhe ending about it. —The characters? Too well-written. —The plot? Surprisingly deep. —The ending? Absolute trash fire. But the final straw The cult-like fandom simping over "Lady Seraphina Blackthorn," the cold, powerful villainess with killer looks, dominatrix vibes, and thighs that could crush a man’s ego. Disgusted by their obsession, Adam swore: “I’d rather die than kneel or lick a woman’s boot like you degenerates!” The chat exploded with replies. He laughed so hard, he spilled his glass of water... ...right onto an exposed electrical wire. Zap. Now, Adam wakes up not in a hospital—but in the novel he despises. Worse There’s a steel collar around his neck

Orbmerica is an Orb country renowned for being one of the safest in the world. It shares this distinction with Orbrussia. Orbmerica maintains strict policies that all residents must follow, ensuring the safety and security of everyone. But what if these policies were implemented in our human world aka United States Of America? This is a what if scenario in ain't canon since that would go against Ryuken morals.

In a world changed by an unfathomable event, a boy dies—only to awaken in a surreal new realm untouched by the rules of the universe as we know them, where a myriad of voices gnaw at his sanity. As he searches for answers and survivors—including his younger sister—he learns this new realm is not just strange, but deeply psychological. Memories, thoughts, and fears manifest as monsters, and survival demands mastery over one’s own mind. Yet, the boy is not ordinary—he remained aware during the transition between worlds, bearing a Control Fragment that grants him unnatural clarity. But clarity is not safety. As he journeys deeper into the mysterious dimension, hunted by horrors and burdened by a trauma he cannot outrun, he must confront the terrifying truth: what if the monsters aren't the only danger?

Riku Yamamoto is a seventeen-year-old high school senior who finds comfort only in his room, anime, and the safety of silence. Socially awkward, emotionally stunted, and shaped by quiet prejudice, he joins the school Anime Club in a last-ditch effort to change his lonely reality. There, he meets Yuki—a quiet, graceful girl who feels like the first light in his dark world. But he also meets Nao—bold, opinionated, colorful, and openly bisexual. She's everything he’s been taught to avoid. Yet she keeps showing up in his life: defending him, understanding him, challenging him. When Riku discovers that Yuki and Nao are in a relationship, his carefully built perception of the world begins to crack. What starts as silent rejection spirals into confrontation, forcing him to question everything he’s believed about love, identity, and what it really means to be human. As tensions rise and friendships fracture, Riku is left with a painful choice: retreat back into the safety of ignorance, or confront the ugliness inside him and try to make things right. This is not a love story. This is a story about learning to love differently, about how friendship can be louder than hate, and how even the most broken people can grow—if they’re willing to listen.

Vicas was already falling apart before his world changed. In a world where safety is a lie and people are worse than monsters. The weak. Die. The strong. Die Only the ones who adapt survive. A slow burning tale of Gods, men and the madness inbetween.

When lifelong gamer and apocalypse survival enthusiast Ethan Carter boots up his favorite game, "APOCALYPSE", for the hundredth time, he never expects the unthinkable—the game’s nightmarish world suddenly bleeds into reality. Overnight, the rules of survival change. The streets he once walked are now overrun with the same horrors he’s spent years defeating on-screen: ravenous mutants and beasts. But Ethan has one advantage—he knows this apocalypse. Every faction, every weakness, every hidden safe zone. The game’s mechanics are etched into his mind, and if he plays his cards right, he might just survive long enough to uncover why this is happening. As reality and simulation blur, Ethan must navigate a world where his gaming skills mean life or death—but real-life stakes are far deadlier than any respawn screen. And when he discovers that all is not what it seems, the race is on to find answers before the game’s final, world-ending event triggers in real time.

Amid the Japanese invasion of Malaya during World War II, Aman, a young man traumatized by the brutal murder of his mother, desperately tries to reach Singapore to reunite with his younger siblings. As he navigates a war-torn landscape filled with betrayal, violence, and shifting allegiances, Aman must confront his own moral dilemmas and the harsh reality of survival. In a world where the line between enemy and ally blurs, Aman fights not only for his life but for the safety of his family, all while uncovering dark secrets that could alter his fate forever.