Crossfire Gambit

This story began long ago, in a timeline no one can reach. A forgotten heir. A fallen prince. An adopted noble. A person seen as both a threat and a blessing. This is the story of a withered rose—its beauty lasting even as it fades. It’s a tale of power and deception, where every move is part of a larger gambit. The events of this age shift the foundations of civilization itself. In this delicate balance between salvation and destruction, what is good and what is necessary are often unclear. Abyssals. Primordials. Existentials. Everyone tried to stop it—but it was inevitable. The prince’s gambit has already been played. This is the quiet unfolding of a future no one can stop. The gambit begins now.

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In a world where everyone awakens a Trait to start their cultivation, Rhys's was considered a joke: he would never age. In a world that worships raw combat power, a Trait granting eternal youth was worthless. To his powerful family, Rhys was a talentless failure, a stain on their name. With disgust, they cast him out onto the streets, leaving him with nothing. Alone and powerless, Rhys's life was shattered when he was caught in the crossfire of a terrifying battle between two god-like cultivators. Mortally wounded and left to bleed out in an alley, he faced a lonely, pathetic end. But as Rhys's vision faded and his last breath drew near, a new power roared to life within him. [Lifespan Burning System Activated] Suddenly, his useless Trait became Rhys's greatest weapon. His infinite lifespan was now the ultimate fuel source. A divine martial art that takes a genius a hundred years to master? [Consume 100 years of lifespan. Skill comprehended to Maximum Level.] A fatal wound that no healer can mend? [Consume 10 years of lifespan. Body restored to peak condition.] An ancient, unreadable text holding the world's greatest secrets? [Consume 500 years of lifespan. All knowledge unlocked and understood.] From the brink of death, Rhys rises with a burning purpose. The world saw him as trash, but now he will trade his endless years for the strength to stand above all. (Posting this on RR under pen name Unnikuttan)

The world is a cruel and corrupt place full of envy, greed, jealousy, hatred, suffering around nearly every corner, sadness and death. Meanwhile those with a silver or golden spoon in their mouth since birth live amongst riches and luxury, all with the snap of their fingers. Most nobles had absolutely no clue as to the hardships of those of poorer family backgrounds or social standing. Magic was also heavily governed by nobility as they didn't want to lose control over those who are of lesser status. Trouble was definitely brewing in more ways than one as a particular caged animal is out and causing trouble and showing nobility who holds the true grasp of power. Whilst in the shadows another being rises to the challenge to seek revenge on those whom have wronged and slaughtered people that were caught up in the crossfire. For those who are trying to maintain their holding onto what cards in their possession from the deck of cards must tread lightly or risk everything being pulled out from beneath them in a blink of an eye. One's feelings must never ever get in the way of succession, not even for a brief moment to allow sappy feelings of love to bloom in the most unlikely of places.....or perhaps maybe it could??

“Zane Ashfield... your job class is... ‘Chimera King’...???” That was the job-class he received in this other world. He and his classmates were ‘hero summoned’ to defeat the Evil Demon King. But when all of his classmates received regal, divine roles befitting true heroes... He instead received the unique-yet-bizarre Job Class: The Chimera King. A job-class that grants him the forbidden ability, Graft. The power to attach and fuse monster parts to his own body. But... “Zane Ashfield... you are a heretical existence... and you must be purged.” They would never allow such heretic "hero" like him to stand among the divine heroes. Zane was cast away—! Banished to one of the world’s deadliest dungeons! He was soon swarmed by monsters, torn apart, losing all of his limbs... And he was at his death's door. However— He found his ‘treasure.’ A glowing, fiery monster arm. [DING!] [You have found an Armament!] [Armament: Right Arm of the Inferno Salamander.] [Do you wish to graft this Armament onto your body?] [YES] / [NO] Without hesitation... he fused the monster’s flesh to his own! Slowly, he will become the 'heretical monster' they feared...! But he does not care. He will survive. And he will take his revenge. ~~~ Author’s Note: This story contains graphic violence, gore, and scenes of body modification. Reader discretion is advised. (At the very least, the first few chapters will be pretty graphic, so... consider this a warning ahead of time.)

They broke her heart. He might break her soul. But this time, she's the one holding the gun. Amara used to believe in love. Until the man she trusted betrayed her, shattering her family and leaving her heart in ruins. Three years later, she's a ghost in the criminal underworld, surviving in silence. But when a photo of her missing brother resurfaces, her hunt for the truth leads her straight into the hands of the city's most feared mafia boss: Dante Moretti. Cold. Calculating. Deadly. Dante doesn't do favors. But Amara isn't looking for one. She wants answers, leverage and control. Instead, he gives her a choice: work for him or walk away and lose every chance of finding her brother. But power in Dante's world comes at a cost. So does desire. Trapped between the lies of her past and the heat of an unexpected attraction, Amara must decide: How far she's willing to go to survive? And can a heart that's been broken can ever beat on its own terms again? "Heartbeat in the Crossfire" is a slow-burn mafia romance about reclaiming power, resisting temptation, and surviving a world that only respects strength. Perfect for readers who love: Mafia bosses with ice in their veins and secrets in their eyes. Smart heroines who don't need saving. Forbidden attraction and dangerous alliances.

[DING!] [Congratulations, APOLLYON. You have unlocked the Infernal System!] [NAME: Israfel BlüdThïrste.] [FACTION: DEMON ¢ RANK A.] [DING!] [You have ascended to the realms of man.] [CITY: The medieval Empire of Eldoria.] [ALL HAIL THE BURNING ONE!] [CONQUEST: Level Up to NINTH INFERNAL CIRCLE.] [The battle for DOMINION begins.] [SYSTEM has graciously provided the most delicious and bosomy babes to compete for MC.] [ADDITIONAL TAGS: Ruthless MC – NSFW – BDSM – Cosplay – MILF – War Crimes – Unholy Trinities – Hybrids – BDE – Smut – EVOLUTION – Succubus – Slaves – Yandere – Ascension – Gore – ADULT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE – Anal – Dominant MC – Hentai – Lust – Demon – Extreme violence – R18 – Faceslap – Fistfights – Bestiality – Bloodsport – Exorcism – LOLITA – Brutal MC – Magic – UNDERWORLD – Politics – Demonology – Necromancer – Old Gods – Fae – Sword and Sorcery – System – Hardcore – Mermaid – Cat girls – Dragon girls – DARK – Vulgar – Epic battle – Hell Ranking – Fallen Angels – DOMINIONS – Incest – Dungeon – Leveling up – Cold MC – Sibling Lust – Taboo sex stories – MONSTER GIRLS – Debauchery – Utter fuckery – Demented SC – MANA – Invulnerable MC – Elf – Vampire – Demoness – MATURE – Murder – Psychopaths – Luciferan Bloodlines – Corruption of virtue – Chivalry – Villainy – Death – LEGION – Clashing armies – Weapons system – Resurrection.] [WARNING: This book features detailed descriptions of female humiliation, hardcore sex and depravity. There is a guaranteed Adult Chapter one out of every five. NOT FOR CHILDREN! NOT FOR SOFT HEARTS!] • FULL BLURB Israfel BlüdThïrste was born in Hel. He has lived in it all eighteen years of his life. As seventh in the bloodline of the Morningstar himself, Rafel has had a pretty fucking great life. There's spilled blood in excess. Violence to choke the gray skies. Abundant sex—depraved and hardcore. And more blood. Everything a Prince of the Abyss could desire. But Rafel has heard stories, of the world above. The world of the weak mortals whose damned souls fall endlessly through the red skies of his, to meet with perpetual torture. Stories of their fine carriages and legendary kings. Their golden sun and green earth. But mostly, their virgin women. He wishes to see it for himself. And so, when a lucky gambit with his dear Aunt, Lilith, opens up a way for him to explore the surface, Rafel hops to it. The deal is a hundred years before he has to return to his duties as Hell's Apollyon. Accompanied by his new slave, a voluptuous horned Succubus, Rafel journeys to the mortal realm, entering into the mythical lands of Eldoria as the enigmatic Earl of Emberfall, a haunted estate. But Rafel intends to rise, into the very courts of the Eldorian Queen. At least before his time runs out. And if corrupting, blackmailing, fucking, and murdering a few mortals gets in his way, so be it. This is until the haloed mess of Ravenna de Vries ends up on the grand steps of his Manor, soaking wet with a blood debt hanging over her head. Israfel had seen many beautiful women in his time, but somehow the little mortal girl is sufficient to make him rethink his gambit. Ravenna is owed to a powerful Hell Principality. And though Rafel convinces himself that building up his power ranking is solely selfish, it also has to do with going up against an ancient adversary from his home who is certain to appear just about anytime to collect what he is owed—Ravenna. She is not his responsibility, but why does Rafel feel exactly that whenever he looks at her? And suddenly for this Immortal, a hundred years is not enough to fall in love.

In the deepest cavern below the world, the Blackbaast holds many Noble Houses. For Artemis of the Lunastre Family, Nobility is more of a curse than a blessing. If he weren't from such a prominent House, he could easily obscure his defect. He would have no need to keep the Spirit he contracted with a secret, and he certainly wouldn't have to fight for his own survival, spirited to a strange city of monsters by the whims of Fate. This is the story of many figures who are puzzle pieces of an inevitability, something long-fated, mysteries that scream their threats to emerge from their abyssal cavern. Shadows tremble in the depths, encompassed worlds obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, all ways of life would be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines themselves capable of risking it all, can all prosper. This is the tale of a Crownless Prince, of the Last of Lords. [+++] Cover by @lqbtae.

In a world scarred by war and oppressive regimes, the once-proud Twelfth Legion lies shattered. Disarmed and humiliated under the tyrannical General Besa, General Mervin Kapapi ("The Iron Resolve") and his remaining soldiers plot to reclaim their honor and weapons, offering their services to a treacherous Governor in a desperate gambit. Meanwhile, the Legion's spirit endures through its scattered remnants. Survivors Kael and Lira, escaping a massacre by the fanatical Void Sect, are entrusted by enigmatic forest tribes with a dangerous weapon: a mysterious obsidian seed pulsating with latent power. Simultaneously, Captain Elias Varek is blackmailed by the Governor into a mission to the cursed Deadzone, where he uncovers a horrifying plot: the Governor is excavating the Twelfth Legion's own fallen soldiers to weaponize them into an undead army. Branded traitors and relentlessly pursued, Elias and allies like the fierce Kaela navigate treacherous landscapes—from the Citadel's hidden passages to war-torn battlefields. They face betrayals like the turncoat warlord Veymar, deadly assassins like the aether-wielding Chameleon (whose actions hint at a conspiracy linked to the Legion's fall on the Twelfth of June), and terrifying forces like the Unseen Hand cabal of void mages. Each encounter reveals fragments of a larger, darker threat, symbolized by the cryptic message "Eclipsed." As the exiled remnants of the Twelfth, now led by figures like Kael Veyne, battle usurpers and unearth ancient secrets within a buried Aetherian ship, Elias and his comrades fight desperate last stands against overwhelming enemies like the warlord Garrik. Their survival hinges on resilience, unexpected alliances (including the formidable Witch of the Wilds), and timely reinforcements, most crucially the Seventh Legion. The Unbroken Legion is a gritty epic of resilience against annihilation. It follows soldiers stripped of everything but their resolve as they fight to reclaim their honor, expose necromantic plots, confront ancient powers, and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that shattered them, proving that even a broken legion can be reforged in the fires of defiance.

She was born human. He thought she was a murderer. But fate had other plans. Aurora never knew the world of werewolves existed, until she was imprisoned in the mansion of Alpha Brynn and caught in the crossfire between love, betrayal, and blood. Theodore, the cold and calculating heir, believes another woman is his mate. But when fate leads him to Aurora instead, everything he thought he knew begins to unravel. After a deadly betrayal and a near-fatal attack, Theodore is forced to turn Aurora into a werewolf to save her life. But before they can reunite, a powerful spell steals her memory, and Theodore is led to believe she killed his father. Now hunted by the man she unknowingly saved, Aurora must survive the supernatural world she never asked to enter... and discover the truth about who she really is.

He never wanted to be a hero. He never asked to become a weapon. In a world where 4.3% of people are born as Evolvers—humans with abilities that defy nature—the line between good and evil has all but disappeared. Heroes save. Villains destroy. And somewhere in the crossfire, the rest are just trying to survive. Zelpher was one of them. Just a powerless boy with no plan—only the will to survive. Then came the lab. The accident. And the agony that changed everything. Now, Zelpher is something else. His body heals faster. Moves sharper. Hits harder. But it all comes at a cost. His power grows only through pain—real, excruciating pain. Every wound makes him stronger. Every broken bone brings him closer to something… other. And with every scar, something monstrous stirs beneath his skin. Now he’s changing—and everyone knows it. The heroes try to control him. The villains seek to break him. To both, he’s just a weapon. No one sees the boy still fighting to hold on beneath the surface. He didn’t choose this power. He didn’t choose this war. But he’s in it now. And as the world watches him rise—or fall—only one question matters: How long can you stay human, when pain is the price of power? --- “I Upload Randomly but at least 2 Chapters a day”

--[WSA 2025 Entry]-- Betrayed by his sister. Betrayed by chosen one's humanity. Betrayed by the Gods. That was how the life of Leonard, the Defier of Fate and the world’s greatest heretic, came to an end. When demons invaded human lands, he received a revelation from the Goddess. She commanded him to act as a spy, to infiltrate the enemy ranks and expose their secrets for humanity’s sake. To fulfill this mission, he had to sacrifice a part of his soul. He accepted a demonic contract, surrendered his soul, and became a demonic human. Risking everything, he provided critical information to the humans and helped them turn the tide of battle. But then, he had a shocking discovery. The war was nothing but a gambit between various gods and before he could act, the war was stopped out of nowhere. In an unexpected turn, humans and demons put aside their hatred and signed a peace treaty. Before Leonard could make sense of it, he was betrayed. Both demons and humans joined hands to kill him. "Fuck! If there is a next life, I swear I will tear you gods apart!" With this scream, he thought his suffering was finally over. But… When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the body of Kael Veydrin, the son of the Grand Duke of the Heizen Empire. But this new life was no different from the last. His sister wanted to get rid of him. Born with clogged vessels and no talent, he was nothing but a disappointment. A subject of fun and ridicule among the fellow nobles. Despite rebirth, nothing seems to change. The cursed fate. The distorted history smearing his name. A world that was against him. Leonard, now assuming the identity of Kael, let out a low chuckle. "Don’t worry, Kael. I will have revenge for both of us." "They called me heretic right? I will show them how a true fucking heretic acts.” Follow Kael's journey, as he fights against the fates and injustices to drag the ones ruling above.

** Mature Content** **18+** **SMUT** Kai the person from futuristic world governed by technology was betrayed by close ally and transported to new world of magic with the help of mysterious bracelet made by his best friend Jugo. Will he return and seek vengeance or start a new life.

On what should have been the happiest trip of their lives, Arjun Mehra, an ex-military officer from India, travels to South Korea with his pregnant wife Meera for their honeymoon. But in a single brutal moment, their world shatters. Caught in the crossfire of a violent gang war on the neon-lit streets of Busan, Meera is tragically killed. Arjun, wounded and broken, barely survives. The woman responsible — Ji-Yeon, a ruthless and enigmatic leader of the Black Vipers syndicate — leaves Arjun for dead, never imagining the storm she’s awakened. Haunted by grief and driven by vengeance, Arjun must rise from the ashes of his loss. Alone in a foreign land and hunted by dangerous enemies, he draws upon his combat training, martial arts mastery, and sniper skills to track down the woman who stole everything from him. But the path of revenge is paved with betrayal, blood, and buried secrets. In a world where honor means nothing and loyalty is bought in bullets, Arjun must decide whether he’s a man seeking justice… or a monster born from it. Crimson Vow is a brutal, emotional, and action-packed thriller about love lost, relentless vengeance, and the unbreakable will of a man who refuses to die quietly.

Once inseparable, the Rawat and Singh families are now bound by silence, bitterness, and an unspoken war. But when love dares to bloom between their sons—Aarav and Ayan, Abhi and Arun—it threatens to unravel years of hatred and hidden wounds. Aarav, the calm and composed heir, finds unexpected warmth in Ayan, the innocent, quiet soul of a rival bloodline. Meanwhile, Abhi, fiery and determined, crosses paths with Arun, a stoic protector hiding long-buried emotions. What begins in rivalry slowly transforms into something far more dangerous—undeniable llove. But as secrets unravel, violent attacks rise, and someone once trusted returns with vengeance in his veins, the young lovers are caught in the crossfire of a twisted family legacy. Loyalties will break. Truths will destroy. And love will be tested against blood, betrayal, and the ghosts of a shared past. In a world where enemies wear familiar faces… can love rewrite the story fate began?

After a catastrophic accident ends his life, 16-year-old Asaru Takayoshi awakens deep within a nightmarish dungeon, armed with nothing but his instincts and a strange System bent on his survival. But as he gets thrown from one crisis to another and arrives at the end where everything should have been over, he was split. His mind wiped, Asaru wakes up in a hospital in modern Japan, believing he survived a bus accident. Meanwhile, the system created a separate entity from the memory, strength, and identity he once had—a new being named Ace. Emerging and navigating into a world riddled with magic and monsters while branded a mystery, Ace finds himself reborn but detached from his own humanity. As he gets caught in the crossfire of secret factions and fierce battles growing ever stronger, he begins to unravel the disturbing secret truths of his origin, and of this new world. But as memories blur and destinies awaken, one question remains— Was his pseudo-reincarnation truly a coincidence… or part of a far more dangerous design? Whatever it was, the world didn't just need a hero anymore. It needed a code breaker.

A charming noble young lady finds herself caught in a crossfire of rumors and rivalry. If she doesn't play her cards right, her future and the man she loves, will be ripped away from her- Anneliese is determined to secure her place in the Empire- and the love she refuses to lose.

In a world where power means everything, what will a warrior with a healing heart do when given a second chance—and this time, with soul beasts and a mythical beast at her side? She died a hero. She woke up a child. Hu Yumei, a decorated war veteran and compassionate veterinarian, gave her life protecting her crew from pirates during a mission to rescue endangered animals. But death wasn’t the end—only a strange new beginning. She awakens in the fragile body of an unawakened seven-year-old named Fan Yumei, just moments before a beast horde descends on her village. The new world is brutal, magical, and unforgiving. Mythical beasts roam the land. Power is everything. And without awakening a powerful core, the weak don’t survive. But fan Yumei isn’t just any child. Armed with the instincts of a soldier, the heart of a healer, and an unbreakable bond with animals, she begins to forge a new path—with the soul function of an Elemental Caller, a mysterious gift, and the loyalty of powerful beasts by her side. Her new life is far from easy. Her family not being what she thought. Enemies and monsters lurk around every corner. And her soul may carry ancient secrets she has yet to uncover. They think she’s just a quiet little girl. They’re about to find out what a battle-hardened double awakener can really do.

I should’ve run. When the blood-soaked man collapsed on me in that alley, I should’ve screamed. Called the cops. Bolted. But I didn’t. I can't even say why. He threatened me yet I dragged him home. I disinfected his wounds. I let him stay, hoping he'd leave me alone but he didn't. And now? Now the devil sleeps on my couch, cooks me breakfast, and kisses like sin itself. He says his name is Kieran. Says he’s hiding. Says he won’t hurt me... unless I give him a reason. But the men hunting him aren’t just thugs. They’re ghosts in tailored suits and bloody silk gloves. Politicians. Kingmakers. Killers. And he’s not just some criminal. He’s the Kingpin. The one they whisper about when the lights go out. The one they’ve been trying to erase. I was just a miserable office girl with a boyfriend that was both a green and red flag, a family who barely registered my presence unless to mock me or demand for money and a life going nowhere. Now I’m in the crossfire of empires. My name is Kina. And I think I’ve fallen in love with the last man on earth who deserves it. But love won’t save us. Only war will. Other title: I Picked Up A Stray Crime-Lord

He never wanted to be a hero. He never asked to become a weapon. In a world where 4.3% of people are born as Evolvers—humans with abilities that defy nature—the line between good and evil has all but disappeared. Heroes save. Villains destroy. And somewhere in the crossfire, the rest are just trying to survive. Zelpher was one of them. Just a powerless boy with no plan—only the will to survive. Then came the lab. The accident. And the agony that changed everything. Now, Zelpher is something else. His body heals faster. Moves sharper. Hits harder. But it all comes at a cost. His power grows only through pain—real, excruciating pain. Every wound makes him stronger. Every broken bone brings him closer to something… other. And with every scar, something monstrous stirs beneath his skin. Now he’s changing—and everyone knows it. The heroes try to control him. The villains seek to break him. To both, he’s just a weapon. No one sees the boy still fighting to hold on beneath the surface. He didn’t choose this power. He didn’t choose this war. But he’s in it now. And as the world watches him rise—or fall—only one question matters: How long can you stay human, when pain is the price of power?

When the fragile peace on the Korean Peninsula shatters, the United States launches a full-scale invasion of North Korea to prevent an imminent nuclear catastrophe. What begins as a precise military operation quickly spirals into a brutal and chaotic war. Caught in the crossfire are soldiers, spies, and civilians on both sides—each fighting for survival, loyalty, and the fate of a divided land. As American forces push northward and resistance stiffens, dark secrets buried under decades of totalitarian rule come to light. A young Marine captain, a disillusioned North Korean officer, and a war correspondent with her own hidden agenda become entwined in a high-stakes battle that will redefine freedom, sacrifice, and the cost of truth. Black Flame is a pulse-pounding military thriller that blends realism with heart, exploring the human cost of warfare on the world’s most dangerous border.

In "Marked for Her”, Min—a blind man with a unique, mark-based teleportation power—is hunted relentlessly by a mysterious and dangerous figure known only as “Death.” Set against the backdrop of a city reeling from a brutal heatwave, Min struggles to uncover how to stop Death from tracking him while fending off the criminal underbelly that now wants him dead. Forced to rely on his limited senses and wits, Min faces physical and emotional trials, including the devastating loss of his friend caught in the crossfire. As each encounter drives him closer to his breaking point, Min must balance his survival against the haunting possibility that Death’s hunt may never end. Unless he finds a way to turn the tables.

Lu Qingyan was once the perfect daughter—an obedient, soft-spoken high school girl known for her academic excellence and fragile health. But the one person she loved the most was her older brother—hentle, dazzling, and far too burdened for his age, he was her everything.. No one noticed his silent suffering… until it was too late. The day he took his own life, she shattered. Months later, while saving a child from an oncoming car, Lu Qingyan dies and awakens inside a familiar story: the school novel "A Thorn in the Crown", one she read during her lowest days. But she’s no longer just a reader. She’s now Lu Qingyan, the infamous younger sister of Lu Mingxuan—the novel’s violent and cold-hearted villain feared across campus. A notorious delinquent, and ironically, the sworn enemy of her favorite character: Wang Jingyuan, the story’s tragic antagonist turned misunderstood villain. In the novel, Lu Qingyan is little more than cannon fodder—a delusional girl who idolizes her brother, gets caught in the crossfire between Lu Mingxuan and Wang Jingyuan, and ends up being dead. Determined to change the plot, she initially plans to curry favor with Wang Jingyuan—to save him from his doomed fate. But everything shifts the moment she lays eyes on Lu Mingxuan. He has her brother’s face. The same weary eyes. The same lonely back. The same silent cry for help no one else hears. And in that moment, Lu Qingyan’s plan shatters. This isn’t just a story anymore. So Lu Qingyan vowed to protect him this time, even if it means dragging her brother out of gang fights, squaring off against entitled rich kids, or defying the other villain himself—Wang Jingyuan, the school’s cold and brilliant golden boy... and Lu Mingxuan's sworn rival. In the original novel, Wang Jingyuan was one of the big villains—the cunning and miserable friend of the male lead. Now, he’s front and center... and watching her a little too closely. ... Lu Mingxuan always disliked his bootlicking sister, but one day he discovered that she had stopped following him around. Later, he unexpectedly found his sworn enemy, Wang Jingyuan, trapping his sister against the wall and between his arms. With an ambiguous and languid expression, he coaxed in a soft tone, "Just give up on that useless brother of yours. What Lu Mingxuan can give you, I can too." Lu Qingyan: ??? Wang Jingyuan, you dog!! That’s my sister!! Stop daydreaming!!

The world fell into silence—not from war among nations, nor from a plague born of nature, but from something far more sinister. It began with the rise of a blood-red moon—a grim omen that marked the downfall of civilization. In its wake came the infected: monstrous, ravenous creatures driven by an insatiable hunger, attacking every living thing in sight. But humanity wasn't finished yet. From a distant future, a final gambit was launched—a system designed to choose one last leader. A commander. A savior. When the system finally reached its chosen host, his response was simple: “…The hell is this?” Dragged back into a life he thought he’d left behind, the reluctant commander is forced to become something he’s long despised. And yet, he chooses to take up the mantle—not out of duty, but for reasons of his own. He doesn’t care about being humanity’s last hope. He doesn’t want to be a hero. What he wants… is the truth. To tear through the lies. To uncover who—or what—threw him into this twisted mess. And to put a bullet through the head of anything that stands in his way. Disclaimer: 1. English is not my first language, which may affect the phrasing and grammar throughout the novel (Which bring us to point 2). 2. I wrote this story with the help of AI tools and translation software to assist in the writing process. 3. This is my first attempt at writing a novel, so please keep expectations in check—I’m still learning. 4. This project is a bit of an experiment. If it doesn’t gain much interest or feedback, I may decide to drop it.

#### **I. REBIRTH IN BLOOD (Ghana to America - The Mortal Crucible)** Born from betrayal-both ancient and mortal-the being once known as **Scorpio King Adjo** awakens in the modern world as a **cursed child**, his cleft lip a scar of his parents' failed abortion. Raised in the shadows of Bronx gang wars and Ghanaian juju, he claws his way from the gutters to the pinnacle of **human evolution**: - **Street God (1980s-90s)**: By 18, he controls NYC's underworld, his **Scorpio-enhanced reflexes** making him untouchable. Bullets curve around him; enemies choke on their own blood. - **Astral Awakening (2000s)**: After a near-death shootout, his spirit **projects into the astral plane**, where he battles **dimensional parasites** feeding on human suffering. - **Corporate Ascension (2010s)**: He launders his empire into a **tech conglomerate**, using AI to map **interdimensional rifts**. #### **II. THE VIRTUAL UNIVERSE COMPANY (Luo Feng's World - Cosmic Gambit)** When a rogue experiment tears a hole into the **Swallowed Star universe**, the Virtual Universe Company detects an **anomaly**: a human whose soul burns with **prehistoric wrath**. - **Summoned as a "Specimen"**: Dragged into Luo Feng's timeline, he's labeled a **mutant relic**-until he **breaks containment**, crushing a star-level cultivator's spine with his bare hands. - **Defying Cosmic Laws**: - **Bloodline Power**: His Scorpio King heritage lets him **absorb venom from any dimension**, evolving his cells faster than the universe can erase him. - **Weapon Fusion**: Osebo's Fang **merges with Luo Feng's Blood River Crystal**, becoming a **reality-rending scythe**. - **Peak Supremacy**: He storms the **Virtual Universe's core**, not to conquer, but to **hack the system**-inputting his own code: *"Death is a door.

They left him to die. The gods did not. Ren was pushed off a cliff by the one person he trusted — his best friend. Broken, bleeding, and moments from death, a voice called out to him from the void. “The Mourner sees your pain.” Now bound to the Punishment System, Ren becomes the unwilling executioner of forgotten sinners. Each mission etches pain into his soul, each failure brings torment. But as he carries out divine vengeance on strangers, he begins to uncover a darker truth: His betrayal was part of a far greater design — and the god who saved him may not be merciful after all. In a world where grief grants power and punishment is sacred, Ren must decide: Is he the Mourner’s chosen… or just its weapon?

I am going to die. That’s how the game goes. The less I know, the better—a hardcore otome game where the tragic villain, Johan Von Matilda, is fated to fall by his own daughter’s sword. A mere stepping stone for the protagonist to win the main heroine’s heart. And now? I’m him. “…Are you kidding me? I won’t let my daughter become a simp with no personality!” The problem is, I am just a healer with money and influence; my daughter hates me and is obsessed with him. The protagonist is obviously the one with unlimited plot armor. Blessed with Schrodinger’s Cat—an overpowered skill that makes him literally unkillable. Ding! [System: Gambler’s Gambit Initiating…] [All choices lead to a different ‘ending’… Choose wisely.] [Earn points based on your choices. Points can be used to gamble.] “Hahaha! Be prepared to be broke, system! People don’t call me the Gacha God for nothing!” [Quest 3 Triggered: Fate had another plan] [1. Actually become a traitor and betray the kingdom] (Rewards: 5,00,000 points) [2. Start twerking aggressively towards attacking Selene] (Rewards: 1 Million points) [3. Kill yourself dramatically: Yell to Leonard that “they will come after you too old friend” and bite your tongue.] (Rewards: A massive civil war will break, killing millions all over the world) [4. Beg for mercy while calling Leor your father. Kneel and ask if he’s proud.] (Rewards: Two million points and a possibility of survival.) [5. Accept your fate] (Rewards: Death) “...WTF!!” Yet a devious grin appeared on his face. This time, he will decide the ending, no matter what. “What?” “She’s still alive?” “…Wait. This isn’t how it was in the game. Why is the protagonist… changing?” [Warning: Even though at face it appears like any normal webnovel, I will warn ya there are many uncomfortable things and strong topics, grimdark stuff, and tragedy, more like Reverbed Inanity, but with dark humor, not everyone can read it with straight face, so be prepared, but I think even if you never read books like this, you will like this, cause it's done in a pretty fresh way.] [Discord: https://discord.gg/uXjPSCMwBZ] A.N.= A lot fun things here in the server like philosophy channel, team roast nights, gaming weekends, book club, Self improvement club, anime club, music hub, just started yesterday so still building, you will be the first members and pillars of this epic creative community I have envisioned, of course character art will be there as well...Nsfw too Ahem, there are many things and we are evolving everyday, come here and join this journey too :)

Welcome to the world of cards, where your intelligence and wit are the only way to thrive. Everything is staked on a duel, and honor is not the only thing you will lose. A world filled with cards and chaos, where everything seems to be fine but anything can go wrong at any time. Nobody is what they seem on the surface. Everyone has an angle and Clayton is in the middle of all this at the playground—Vyrith Academy Clayton, a young hedge fund manager, soul merges with Clayton Antigonus, the heir of Antigonus Merchant House in a different world. A world he read about in a book Clayton has a deck. a power, a responsibility, a fortune, and a mission to figure out himself. "It's not about playing the strongest card; it's about playing the right card." "As they say, play the man, don't play the odds." "What did I say? The house always wins." What to expect - Worldbuilding - Character development - Schemes - No Harem - Power struggles - Intelligent characters

Heaven favors the strong and wealthy. Hex realized that the day he was thrown out of the cloister and into the slums. He vowed to become the baron and show what being strong meant. To forge his own destiny, Hex scavenged the mountains, braving the cold solitude with a smile. At last, one day, he gained his chance on the verge of life and death. Even then, society and Fate tried to interfere. Faced with death, his Will didn’t waver and he gritted through, forcing his Heart to awaken. The Stone Heart in his chest defied his destiny and helped him write his own. Emboldened by his Heart of Stone, he walked the path to his dreams. His dreams, however, threatened to put him in the middle of the crossfire between Powers that could destroy Earth and Sky. Hex couldn’t allow his dreams to shatter. So, he sought to destroy all those who threatened his dreams. Follow a young man on his quest to fulfill his dreams, even if it meant to destroy Heaven and Earth. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, I have a discord. Join to engage in discussions and endless talks about Fate, destiny, dreams, and whatever you desire. https://discord.gg/EPGbDykXW3

Bad news: I’m dead. Good news: I’ve traveled through time. Bad news: I’ve got nothing. Good news: I’ve become an idol! Bad news: I’m literally a stone idol—a forbidden heretic statue, banned by the church! I thought I was the only protagonist here—turns out, I’m not the only transmigrator. Other people can go back in time, upgrade their systems, swing swords like masters, control shadows, or get all sorts of overpowered golden fingers. Me? I’m just an agricultural PhD who ended up as a busted statue of an evil god in another world. The start? Absolutely brutal. No divine power, no followers, barely enough strength to even speak. I can only survive off scraps my “siblings” sneak to me, just to keep my divine sense flickering. Between being hunted by the Luminous Pontificate and caught in the crossfire of transmigrator battles, I’m doing everything I can just to stay alive.