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Tied down his entire life by the perils of mediocrity, Jarod sin is diagnosed with a terminal illness cutting his life expectancy at just twenty six years old. With a six months prognosis, he wallows about his predicament while taking a leave from work to explore bits of the world before his death, sadly he is mugged by a thief on a cold evening, proving once more how mediocre and trash he really was, but everything changed when he opened his eyes. He had been transmigrated into the body of Milo von Brithuels, third son of a count in a fantasy land, just like the one he used to read about, now armed with a new life he vows to escape the clutches of mediocrity and achieve something for the first time.

Akash, a boy shunned by his village, seeks to gain admiration and reunite with his friends by proving his worth in the war-torn sands of Reem. His fight for respect and connection propels him through trials that test his resolve, courage, and the depths of his humanity. Daenys never wished to lead, but destiny had other plans. Thrust into prominence amidst a feud between the kingdom of Astad and the kingdom of Estil, she must navigate the treacherous waters of politics and power. Her journey is one of reluctant acceptance, as she transforms into the leader her people desperately need. Mirak is driven by an insatiable desire to understand the magic that shapes their world. His quest leads him into the clutches of an empire, where he becomes enslaved as a Publici. Determined to break free, he must master the very magic that binds him, turning his chains into sources of strength and liberation. Unbeknownst to them, hungering gods pick at the carcass of a dying world—a time when the Infinite Arcana was whole, unbroken into Essences, and humanity remained in the dark. For over one hundred centuries, the Ninth Age of Stagnation has reigned, bringing war, strife, and the suffocation of knowledge. In a world teetering on the edge, will these unlikely contenders rise to become heroes, or will the malicious powers that haunt their steps consume them entirely?

In the realms above, supernatural beings of unfathomable magnificence exist, far beyond mortal comprehension. These divinities wield unimaginable power, capable of obliterating worlds with a mere breath. However, what unfolds when these gods meet their demise? Set in a remote corner of the vast universe, long after the apocalyptic Thousand Millennium War of the Heavenly Beasts and Deities, this tale delves into a forgotten world. Here, the ashes of fallen gods descend upon an insignificant pebble, adrift amidst the cosmic tapestry of space and time. Their impact alters the life of a proud young man, who embraces the abrupt changes thrust upon his world. Refusing to yield to the clutches of fate and karma, he dares to defy the heavens themselves. Will he triumph over an insurmountable destiny, or succumb to fate like gods of unimaginable might did before him? The dreams of a deceased deity and the fate of a dying world hang precariously, hinged upon the future of this young man. He treads upon an endless bridge, forged from the corpses of the fallen. Unlock this epic saga of death, sorrow, war, blood, love, vengeance, and triumph with your own eyes. *** You can also reach out to: Discord:https://discord.com/invite/QQ3vybav Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9xjl0tq1cs3e&utm_content=qx5nrdu

From Riches to Realms ------ Strange events had begun to unfold:missing children, vanishing women, and widowed husbands—all while bodies disappeared without a trace. But worst of all— whispers around of the dead walking among the living. They said dead men tell no tales—until you force them silent. ....... Marie Antoine Lisette, or Liz as she preferred, never thought her life would spiral from riches to rags. She thought her future was set: a husband on the way, with gold, silver, pearls, lands, mansions, manors, and accounts she could scarcely keep track of. She had it all. But one fateful day, everything changed. Her head spun, her legs buckled, and then—darkness enveloped her. When she finally awakened, a circle of concerned faces surrounded her (her body) —friends and family, all eager for her recovery. Yet something felt amiss. When the prince arrived, Liz gushed, blushed, and her lips pursed as she shyly batted it at the prince. (Liz: Ew...) (???: So, you do like the prince) (Liz: What prince? Who?) As Liz opened her eyes again, a spiders crept through the damp wall. Her luxurious clothes had vanished, replaced by rags, and her hair lay matted and dirty. "A prison cell," she thought. Her voice quivered on the brink of tears, "My luxurious life." (???: About the prince...) "What could he possibly have to complain about?” she snarked. "..." When your world unravels in the most bewildering ways, do you ignore it or seek the truth? And when those answers come, will you accept them, or will they shatter everything you believe? **Presenting Liz, the first novel of yours truly for fun.** Follow her on her journey—a thrilling quest where adventure and budding romance await amidst danger and mystery. ----‐---‐--‐------‐--------‐-‐--‐------------------------ Cover from: ChatGpt **and, a word, from the author. a bit of support is always welcome if I should continue this or not. Of course, I did this for fun but, a little motivation is nice and even reviews or a little well-intended criticism is good.***

The King of Hell, me—Lucifer—renowned for my cold-heartedness and fearlessness. Yet, a carefully orchestrated conspiracy had me cast out of Hell, reincarnated as a mere mortal in a bustling modern city. From that moment, my life—or should I say, "afterlife"—spiraled into utter chaos. I always thought Hell was terrifying, but nothing could have prepared me for the horrors of Eastern ghosts and monsters. A red-dressed ghost bride? Vengeful spirits bent on revenge? There were even hopping vampires?! Every night felt like an extreme survival challenge, and I, the once-mighty ruler of Hell, was reduced to trembling in fear, clutching a peachwood sword just to get by. To survive, I had no choice but to team up with a money-grubbing Taoist priest, catching ghosts, exorcising spirits, and making side income. To make matters worse, I encountered a mysterious female ghost who wasn’t just stunningly beautiful—she seemed to know a secret I refused to admit. And as the demons of Hell began their relentless pursuit, I realized this wasn’t just some farcical nightmare—this was a battle where the fates of the Eastern Underworld and Hell itself were entwined. And me? The ghost-fearing King of Hell? Turns out, I’m the last hope.

"The missing ingredient is a test subject with Royal Blood..." Raven Kyzer, a Commoner boy, grew up in an orphanage along with his twin sister, after losing their mother at a young age, having never met their father. After being discovered to possess Royal blood, the twins are abducted by the Church of Persona. Raven is used as a test subject in an ancient form of Forbidden Magic, known as the Homunculus Ritual, while his sister goes missing in the clutches of the church. The Homunculus Ritual is conducted to turn Raven into a powerful but mindless Monster, a loyal weapon for the church with no sense of free will...but something goes wrong, the ritual fails to destroy Raven's mind and he escapes the clutches of the church. Furious at being turned into a Monster, Raven swears revenge against the church, determined to make them pay for what they did to him, as well as to rescue his sister from their clutches. But there's only so much he can do by himself, even with the new powers he gained through the Homunculus Ritual...that's when he has a fateful encounter with the nation's most wanted criminals, a group known as The Irregulars, who, like Raven, have their own reasons to despise and go after the church, as well as the corrupt Nobility that oppresses the Commoners. With their goals aligned, Raven decides to join The Irregulars, taking the first step on his long, arduous path to revenge... Instagram: @aimdaqs Discord Server: https://discord.gg/J497zhJb

The clock ticked ominously in the dimly lit apartment, shadows stretching across the walls like dark tendrils. Jane's hands shook as she picked up her phone, her heart pounding in her chest. She glanced at the mirror, catching a glimpse of her reflection-eyes wild, lips trembling. With a deep breath, she dialed 911. "Police emergency," a calm voice answered. "Come to 123 Maple Street," Jane's voice was urgent, laced with desperation. "Unless it's going to be a vulture's desire..." "Ma'am, can you explain what's happening?" The dispatcher's tone shifted from routine to concerned. "No time!" Jane interrupted, panic rising within her. "Just come!... As she hung up, the silence felt suffocating. Memories flooded her mind-her ex-boyfriend's betrayal with her former best friend, the gut-wrenching pain of being replaced. She could almost hear their laughter echoing in her ears, mocking her. With tears streaming down her face, Jane sank to the floor, clutching the phone tightly. A dark resolve settled within her...

"-A thousand years, waiting for the sun to shine on us again. A thousand years, screaming for the gods to take mercy on us. A thousand years, crying for our loved ones to come back to life. A thousand years, of pitying our enemies who suffered the same inhumane human-created disasters due to human greed that knows no bounds." He spoke coldly, choking the lungs of the woman sitting in front of him. The woman who knew nothing, yet, still became a victim of the same disaster he endured for thousands and thousands of years. Her sharp eyebrows that he follows to thin almond-shaped eyes that shone grey with pearls falling from them as if she were a clam endlessly spilling precious jewels with no one to help collect them. However, his mouth still continued to spill the cold truth to her "A thousand years...Waiting to be saved by someone, anyone. How many years can a person hold onto a meaningless life like this? Tell me, Miss Shao. How, in the end, could I have saved my people? Should I have asked them to do the same as me? Cursed to live for eternity being haunted by the ghosts of our past." He smiled ruthlessly while the woman's lips trembled and she wordlessly brushed the tears that escaped her away. "-Force them to witness their loved ones die from either their own hands or mine, their leader. Tell me, exactly what is this life supposed to amount to at the sacrifice of so many others?"

Have you ever heard opposites attract... Cold as ice, and crazy as a hatter, Alex becomes obsessed with Lilith, a flower that is too delicate to withstand the darkness that exists in Alex, but even though they are impossible to separate, she is so angelic and sweet, but who would say that that angel would end up falling? in her clutches and that she would enjoy it

Liang Tian, born into the despised Liang Clan, hides a powerful secret: the Eternal Primordial Pearl. Struggling against scorn and rivalry, he defeats a prodigy at the Annual Sect Trials, earning a chance to join the prestigious Azure Sky Sect. As he rises from an Apprentice to an Ascendant, he uncovers dark secrets and divine conspiracies, all while grappling with the internal conflict between ambition and morality. Venturing into the Divine Realms, Liang Tian discovers hidden truths and faces enemies beyond imagination. With each breakthrough, he grows stronger, but his path leads him to a pivotal choice: to preserve the balance of the cosmos or reshape it for his own vision. Eternal Ascension follows his journey from humble beginnings to the brink of transcendence, where his decisions will determine the fate of all realms.

Isabella At first, submitting to Alex's carnal demands was mere survival. But his insatiable hunger for my body awakened a primal desire within me. As his rough hands explored my curves, I felt powerless against the delicious ache he stirred. Now carrying his child, I must escape his possessive clutches before it's too late. Alex The bombshell Isabella was just some piece I used to settle a score. But damn, her body got its hooks in me deep. I can't get enough of tasting her, claiming every inch. She's mine. If she even thinks about running with my kid, I'll hunt her fine a*s down to the ends of the earth.

A thousand souls sacrificed to give life to one being!... Sounds nice and intriguing. But, in a world where people's ideals are all about money, fame, power and everything about themselves... Forget about 1000, finding even one soul who's willing to give up their life for another is a rare find. ... If there's one, then this world doesn't deserve such a soul. That soul deserves the highest place in heaven, A God! . 700 years ago... When world fell into the clutches of untamed beasts, great worshippers of mortal realm looked up to the heaven to call for help. That's when an Immortal God descended to Mortal realm. 900 years later, A prophecy spreaded: On the 900th year of descending to mortal realm, everything the Immortal God worked hard to build would crumble to dust!!!

A girl, dedicated to her work and her people. A boy, who has nothing to live for except his sick mother. A world with human flesh craving creatures called desicles is where both have to survive. She has always asked for one thing: A simple thing,a simple happiness, a simple LIFE. Struggling with her friends to end the curse of desicles from their world,Emerald is dragged into the dark world of truths and blood where life isn't a bed of flowers. Will she be able to get that simple moment? After fleeting from his father's clutches, Rumis seeks for true freedom and humanity.What has fate planned out for him? Will they both be able to get what they want?

One was for gold, two is for a secret never to be told. The search for the splitting pearl will also lead to the truth of the history of this world. Let us hope that our main hero, or villain of the story, Tsung Yue will guide us through the true judgment of equilibrium. *For character design and story-related art, you can search for my username on Tumblr :) love y’all, mwah. (ok how do power stones work) P.S.: I apologize for the lack of information and the corny synopsis but you can get the context from chapter 0.

The Boise family has just lost their pillar of emotional support. Their mother. Now, tormented with the memories of his late wife, Jason Boise moves his whole family except his first born who is in university. A few days after moving into their new home, Yasmine Boise and Elroy Boise are attacked! What's more, the person who had just attacked them is their father. What had just happened to their father for him to act like this? Some people come to save them and their father escapes from their clutches. Yasmine is saved, however, Elroy goes into a coma and his hair turns death white. Lexine is confused. Who are this people and why did her father want to kill them? There was only one way to find answers, and it was to follow these people who had saved her and her brother.

In the poignant short story "Lost Love, Not Forgotten," the delicate and profound bond between Rika and Hirofumi, childhood friends, faces the looming shadows of war. Their story unfolds in the serene setting of their small town, where Hirofumi's sudden confession of love to Rika marks the beginning of an emotional journey. As they spend their final days together, their moments are filled with shared dreams, cherished memories, and the tender gift of a music box that Hirofumi carves for Rika. This music box, adorned with intricate carvings of their hometown, becomes a symbol of their enduring love. However, the inevitable call to arms disrupts their idyllic life. Hirofumi, along with many other young men, is summoned to defend Okinawa against the US forces. The town gathers for a heart-wrenching farewell as families are torn apart by the war. Rika, left behind, clutches the music box, its melody a haunting lullaby of hope and love. The story captures the heartbreak of separation and the resilience of love in the face of uncertainty, leaving a lasting impression of a love that remains unforgotten despite the passage of time and the trials of war.

Burdened by the expectations of his father since childhood, Axel didn't live a normal life like others. But one day he was presented a chance to escape his father clutch and he took it without hesitation. Finding himself in the ancient Norse mythology, he had to find his place in this new world, not knowing that his mere presence was gonna alter the entire history.

Burdened by the expectations of his father since childhood, Axel didn't live a normal life like others. But one day he was presented a chance to escape his father clutch and he took it without hesitation. Finding himself in the ancient Norse mythology, he had to find his place in this new world, not knowing that his mere presence was gonna alter the entire history.

The ocean roared, waves surging like beasts, crashing against an ancient throne carved from blue crystal. Noel stood in the midst of the chaos, his heart pounding as voices echoed in his head. A memory surfaced—one not his own yet deeply familiar. He saw a man with a face identical to his, regal and powerful, commanding the seas with a mere flick of his hand. The man turned, his gaze piercing. "The throne of waters belongs to you now," he said, his voice calm yet heavy. "But the cost is your past, your pain, and your fears. Will you take it?" Noel woke up with a jolt, drenched in sweat. His hands trembled as he clutched his chest, struggling to slow his racing heartbeat. It was the same dream again, haunting and vivid. But Noel didn’t know the man or the throne—or why he felt both terrified and drawn to it.

I'm Xavier Cromwell, a 21-year-old university student and web novel author. My days are pretty routine—attending classes, managing assignments, and squeezing in time to write my novel "RISE FROM THE ASHES". Today seemed no different, the steady clatter of my keyboard filling the room as I crafted another chapter. But then the doorbell rang, interrupting my flow. DING! I sighed, reluctantly pushing away from my desk and heading to the door. Little did I know, my life was about to take a turn I never saw coming. The moment I opened the door, something—or rather someone—came barreling into me. It was like a pink blur, and before I could even react, I was on the floor, knocked flat by what felt like a human missile. Clutching onto me, the pink rocket—no, a girl, her arms wrapped tightly around me—gazed up with sparkling eyes and, in the sweetest, most endearing voice, she whispered: "I've finally found you, my HUSBAND~" *** Note: The story takes place in an alternate earth, with a different geography and countries.

Just as the name suggests, this is a book about a nefarious villain who ends up getting a sytem...Yikes. Lumian, considered to be the worst of the worst. A man unfettered by human morals, indifferent to justice and disgustingly evil at the very core of his being. On his death bed he is offered salvation, not the good kind. A faceless man extends an offer to him, an offer with a strange condition attached to it. Lumian accepts and escapes the clutches of death, a second chance at life. You’re DEAD wrong if you think turning a new leaf is an option on the table. What happens when power is given to a man with a black heart? Find out as you read. WHAT TO EXPECT? –A smart and cunning main character, with equally interesting side characters –Yes, there are R-18 scenes(No Yuri, No incest, No NTR) –Well structured storyline and epic fight scenes. Somewhere between fast pace and slow burn. Thank you very much for reading and please do well to support in any way possible…Muah

-WARNING- [Dark] [Mature content 18+] Beneath the moon's pale glow, a fated pair, bound by woe. A young girl, famously known as the 'cursed redhead' catches the eyes of a ruthless emperor, who's soul is bound by an unforgiven curse. Driven by an all consuming possession, he forces her to become his mistress. But as destinies intertwine, truths from the past take light. Their bond tightens and his desire grows even darker. Can she find the courage to defy his wicked clutches, and escape his haunting embrace? "A twisted soul, who smiles at you very easily, yet whilst carving something malevolent and dangerous in just seconds." He is obsessed, despite the heavy chains literally bounding his soul to darkness, and the rumors surrounding the girl. "Blood follows the redhead's stride. Death's shadow, her constant guide."

"Have the President fall in love with you or die." The last thing Ariel expected after a weekend of binge reading was to be transmigrated into the same novel as the evil secretary who was bound to be eliminated. "It's okay, I can just disappear from the main story line and live a peaceful life." However her hopes were shattered when a system barged into her mind and pushed her to fulfil the dead secretary wishes. The top one, capture the male lead. As she saw the formidable man sitting in his office chair with leisure, the full time student Ariel who never had an experience wirh boys thought with dismay. 'This is going to be a difficult task.' However, it was this or death So she plunged into the journey of seducing the male lead, unaware that once she gained his attention no one would be able to save her from his clutches. ..... Transmigration. System. Multiple Love Interests with a focus on the alpha lead. Possessive, alpha Male Lead and lots of face slapping. Fast-paced.

The Pearl of God's poison, bear the blood of evil gods, repair the power of God, a generation of evil gods, and come to the world!

Alvaris Eldgrim, a young man cast out from his clan, navigates the perilous streets of an unfamiliar city, haunted by his past and burdened with a newfound curse of immortality. After consuming the life of a woman trapped in her own guilt, he finds himself in a chaotic struggle with his own emotions and desires. “What have I done?” he mutters, clutching his head as her memories crash over him like waves. The weight of her guilt presses down on him, threatening to crush his resolve. As he moves through the shadows, he senses eyes watching him, whispers of fear and hatred surrounding him. With every encounter, he must fight not just for survival, but to reclaim his humanity in a world that fears and shuns those like him. “I refuse to let this control me,” he vows under his breath, the words barely audible but filled with fierce determination. The journey ahead is fraught with danger and discovery, challenging him to find a place in society while dealing with human emotions and other curse wielders.