Can Shanks Control Sea Beasts

"He Wanted a Marriage of Convenience. She Shattered All His Rules." Arianna Costa never expected her life to be turned upside down during a routine medical check-up. Victim of a medical mistake that leaves her pregnant by a stranger, she soon discovers that the man in question is none other than Alessandro Valenti, the powerful and dangerous king of the Italian mafia. For Alessandro, scandal is unthinkable. Marriage, security, and control: he demands Arianna become his wife to protect his reputation and their future heir. But sharing her life with this authoritarian and enigmatic man will come at a cost. Thrust into a world of luxury, danger, and betrayal, Arianna begins to uncover an unexpected side to Alessandro. Beneath the mask of the mafia king lies a man torn between his need for control and his growing feelings for her. Yet danger lurks in every shadow. Alessandro’s enemies are determined to see him fall, and now Arianna and their unborn child have become prime targets. Torn between scorching attraction, conspiracies, and buried secrets, Arianna must make a choice: surrender to this forbidden love or escape a world that could very well destroy her.

A perfect world built by many gods in perfect harmony now the god of chaos rules over and has placed many spirit beings to make dungeons with the only way for them to survive is to kill the blessed beings who live in the world. Clay a spirit born from the god of Chaos now building his dungeon as he try’s to cause the destruction of the blessed humans, elves and dwarves.

"Embark on an epic journey with Timothy, the protagonist of 'GINKEN: Sea Storm.' In a world engulfed by the infinite Vast Expanse, Timothy sails across the boundless ocean, fueled by the sole ambition to reach the colossal gate that serves as the portal to escape. Armed with extraordinary fire powers, he encounters a spectrum of allies and adversaries, each encounter shaping his destiny in this captivating tale of courage, magic, and the uncharted mysteries of the sea." - The narrative of this novel draws inspiration from the Japanese anime/manga series, One Piece. - The quality of the chapters noticeably improves from chapter 95 onward, extending to the latest chapters currently in development.

Second Awakening? A System? Having lost the battle of the Dark Catastrophe to the demons—spawns of the Dark Gods— humanity is given a chance at making things right once again. Born as a twin into a family of high ranking talent awakeners, Damien Terrace is met with trouble when it is his turn to perform the ritual. After awakening the E-Rank Summoner talent, Damien loses everything to his twin. Exiled by his father to perish away from them, Damien goes through a second awakening that changes the play field for him. Ding! [The God of Summons is furious and has blessed you with a system!] [You have fused with the Mythics Summoning System—A system that only allows you to summon mythical beasts!] [Obtain nineteen Magic Essence Cores to boost your core to the next level!] [Slay 200 more demons to unlock another summon!] Damien's only option is to evolve! ____________________ A/N: I'd be happy to get feedback as this is my first book. This will show that I actually have readers. Thanks. ____________________ ____________________ Update Schedule: 00:30 GMT (+8) 12:30 GMT (+8)

Charles transmigrated to the Beast Mastery World and became a Beast Master. At the beginning, he participated in the Beast Awakening Ceremony, where there were thousands of pets with varying qualities. Which one should he choose? At the start, he participates in the Tamer Awakening Ceremony, with thousands of pets of varying qualities. Which one should he choose? Fortunately, he has awakened a system that allows him to see hints that only he can perceive. "Hint: 【The Double Sword Praying Mantis】, Lv1, decent skills but low quality, insufficient for later stages..." "Hint: 【The Four-Winged Tiger】, Lv1, strong and robust but timid, may abandon its master and run away..." "Hint: 【The Frost Wolf】, Lv5, Gold quality, extremely rare with both Ice and Fire attributes..." Charles: "I want to make a contract with the Frost Wolf!" Teacher: "The success rate for the first contract is 100%, which is very rare. Are you sure about your choice?" Guild: "This Frost Wolf is weak and has poor combat ability. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?" Charles: "No need to reconsider. It’s the one!"

In a world where the stars hold ancient secrets and the fabric of reality weaves through the dreams of the brave, Luca stands at the threshold of an extraordinary adventure. With his boundless curiosity, Luca embarks on a journey that will take him far beyond the confines of his home. But Luca’s journey is not just one of exploration; it’s also a quest for self-discovery. As he traverses fantastical realms and ultimately ventures into the vastness of space, he learns to harness his inner strength. With every challenge he overcomes, Luca grows stronger, both physically and emotionally. Join Luca on his celestial quest, where adventure awaits among the stars. Will he rise to become the hero he is destined to be, or will the shadows of the cosmos consume him? The journey begins now!

Demons and Beast descended, terrorizing the whole world for the past hundred years. Everyone can awaken a grimoire and summon a beast during their age of ceremony. Lucas, awakening the weakest grimoire, also awakened the weakest beast- a small dog with no combat capabilities. Fortunately, as a transmigrator, Lucas also mysteriously awakened a system that allows him to evolve his summons into their mythical beast counterpart. Follow Lucas and his journey to greatness as he evolved his beasts into never been before seen mythical creatures.

Aaron was born an orphan on the planet Arex, where beastmasters thrived while ordinary people were regarded as nobodies. These everyday individuals occupied the lowest tier of society, while beastmasters were considered nobles, enjoying a life of luxury and wielding immense power. However, Arex was not always like this. It was once a typical modern civilization where all humans were equal—merely frail mortals. This changed 100 years ago when portals from another dimension opened, unleashing countless giant beasts unknown to mankind. These creatures, with their supernatural abilities, proved impervious to modern weapons, plunging humanity into a dark age. After 20 years of this calamity, the first beastmaster was born—a lone bright star in a dark sky. Following his emergence, many other beastmasters appeared, and once-hopeless humanity began to fight back against the beasts, reclaiming their stolen land and reaching a stalemate. Humanity stabilized, and civilization thrived again. A new society was established with beastmasters at its center, leading to the construction of new cities, each guarded and ruled by a powerful, almost transcendental beastmaster. Aaron was designated with ordinary destiny; without a shred of any talent for taming beasts, he could only regretfully become an archaeologist, studying the remains of once-ordinary modern society. Exploring the ruins, he comes upon an underground cave; he dies in a weird turn of events. Reborn again as an orphan in a different primitive civilization, where everyone is a beastmaster, he finds new hope, a screen materializes in front of his eyes a voice chiming in, [Undead beasts emperor system bound, don't worry host! You shall be the strongest of them all.] With his newfound powers, Alex goes on an arduous journey, eventually standing at the zenith of all beastmasters, the sole emperor of all, the emperor of undead beasts

With a snap of his fingers, they dance to his tune. With the quirk of his lips, they turn numb. With the tap of his toe, they kneel to him. He can control their every thought, emotion, and movement. Manipulate their very lives. None can escape his grasp. *** Ian woke up one day confused to see the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings. Once this was his home, when it was no more he got lost. He lost everything. Now everything is back. A burning starlight lit in his cold eyes, promising to burn all his enemies. He would never allow his home to be destroyed again. Not this time. He was back. And this time, he would control their lives just like they controlled his.

When rivalry and ambition collide, Melanie Scott and Rhys Edwards are forced to confront their past, navigate betrayals, and uncover the power of love. In a game of dominance and control, hearts are tested, alliances are formed, and vulnerability becomes the ultimate strength. Will love triumph over ambition, or will their battles consume them?

In a world where survival bows only to strength, the Totem Shuryo determines everything. Tatsu, an outcast mocked as “sheep boy” for his lineage, is thrust into the deadly trial where hunters claim their totems—symbols of power drawn from the monstrous zasshu that dominate the land. But Tatsu isn’t just another contender; he’s a boy with questions too dangerous to ask and a mind sharp enough to see the cracks in the world’s primal law. While the other tribesmen rely on brute force to survive, Tatsu sees opportunity in his supposed weakness. Yet, the deeper he ventures into the shadowed forests and its twisted beasts, the clearer it becomes: the Totem Shuryo isn’t just a test of strength—it’s a war for survival, a revelation of secrets, and a challenge to the unyielding rules of the jungle. With whispers of ancient gods and rival tribes looming on the horizon, Tatsu must carve his own path in a world where even the strong are devoured by the stronger. Will he rise to claim his throne, or will the wild consume him like so many before? The hunt has begun. The beast inside is stirring

"To be in control of destiny is to understand the laws of nature and the course of human consciousness. To lose sight of consciousness is to fall into the absence of self-awareness and stray from the path of universal equilibrium." "Did you get that, Ultrix? Or are you too busy setting the workshop on fire again?!" -------------------------------------------------- This novel is for the Writing Contest 104.

Celestiel Balahan, first born princess of Icartha is forced to be wed to the cold hearted and infamous Sebastian Blackbeard, the tyrant of the seven seas, king of Calabran and pirate King. She is a broken angel, obsessed with the idea of true love. Unfortunately, fate has more than she asks planned out for her. Sebastian Blackbeard, a man of logic, cursed from birth. He desires only one thing...for this curse to be lifted, even at any cost. A man with a vision. A woman with delusions. Bound together by fate, marriage and the sea. The tides are bound to be unpredictable...ain't it? Character art (Celestiel) belongs to @ronamii_art Character art (Reagan and Leonore) belongs to @LoveStorybookFairy Do follow them in pinterest. Thank you!

Mark Maris has always been drawn to the sea. As a teenager with a lifelong passion for the ocean, he has felt its call ever since he was a child. Growing up with an absent mother and a father whose reputation…could be improved upon, Kai’s life has been marked by hardship and struggle. Despite his unwavering desire to belong on the water, he has faced numerous setbacks in his quest to join a crew to be closer to the sea. Each attempt has been thwarted by his troubled background and the scepticism of others. But Kai’s luck changes when he finally finds himself aboard a pirate ship, surrounded by a ragtag crew of… interesting, outlaws. On this vessel, he encounters the thrill of adventure and the dangers of the open sea. In this world you will find magic, terrifying monsters, (on both the sea and land) sprawling coastal cities and a lot of danger. ________________ This novel is set in the same universe as my other novel Isekai’d into the Wrong World.

After their untimely deaths, Eren and a group of strangers find themselves standing at the threshold of the afterlife. A mysterious force offers them a challenge and a gift, granting them passage to a fantastical world where humans coexist with powerful races and magical beasts. In this realm, limitless magic and unimaginable powers await. But before they are sent, each of them is bound by a contract inscribed directly on their soul—one they cannot refuse. Eren's Last Condition being - #3 You will forget you everything that was in the contract Join Eren on an epic journey where the truth is buried, and nothing is as it seems

The four kingdoms Paldes, Gridania, Bluna and Mauria lived in peace, however one day a man of unknown origin usurped the throne of Paldes, bringing with it wars and conflicts. Marlo, a young knight, will search for the memories of his past in the midst of this conflict. Will Marlo be able to succeed? Or will the new king of Paldes be an obstacle to it?

In a world where your shot at fame and fortune depends on the awakening of your latent magical abilities, numbers are everything. Your Class? System? Chosen god? They’re all pieces of a puzzle conveying images of blood and death a thousand ways. But that’s life, ironically enough. And that blood, death, and experience is what comes from the modern heroes sacred duty. Explore Tangents. Kill monsters. Stop them from terraforming the Earth and everything else they’re attracted to— no matter how bizarre. Claude knows bizarre well. Living in the forests of New Gloria with his father gives him an upbringing unique from his classmates. In many ways he’s disconnected from the world of heroes. His near photographic memory of famous heroic events and tales of grandeur can’t change that fact. And no matter how many stories he reads, he can’t prepare himself for the truth of the heroes he’s confided in since boyhood and the monsters he’s feared since before then. As if he needed a more explicit showing, a strange and beautiful age old power is born again within him, twisting his very life into a tumultuous battle-heavy hunt of legend…. Fear twins. Embrace change. Prepare for war. Also the same story will be uploaded at Royal Road if you prefer that for reading!

Our protagonist, once a homeless child navigating the city's harsh realities, clawed his way towards a better life. He stole coins to buy knowledge. However, the prestigious university scholarship he craved was a rigged system, awarded to a politician's son who needed the name, not the education. Descends into a life of crime.After being forced to taint his pride his death is ordered with his own making the final blow. god "congratulations you're given a chance at a new life..." him " why?" god "cause you had a tough life so im being generous... and making you reincarnate in a mana world..." him " bullshit..." On the brink of oblivion, a dubious offer arrives – a second chance from a strange god. Haunted by the shadows of past 'generosity', Rei struggles with suspicion. Accepting means becoming a pawn, rejecting means eternal damnation. With no good options, Rei plays along, unaware his role thrusts him into a cosmic conflict. NONHAREM.

Rina died tragically in her past life. She wakes up and what happened?! Her dad is a dragon?! A fun, thrilling story about her adventure through the highs and lows of life.

“The child’s scream pierced the night, a haunting testament to the cruelty that marked the victory.” Urul has sacrificed everything for the Kingdoms, committing unspeakable acts for reasons buried beneath layers of lies. Branded as a murderer—a monster, even—he walks a path of shadows, hidden from the world. Uncover the truth buried beneath the ancient lies, a history woven with dark magic, betrayal, and sacrifice. As secrets unravel and vengeance brews, the depths of loyalty, revenge, and love plunge him deeper. Will he emerge from the shadows—or will he drown in the Black Sea?

[Ding! You have killed the Great Outer God, Azathoth.] [Ding! Do you want to resurrect the dead Outer God and turn him into your puppet?] … After being killed by a ‘stray’ bullet, James wakes up only to find himself reincarnated as a young man with incomplete memories, ‘abandoned’ in a cave with his little sister, Minji. He soon discovers he’s in a world that combines the elements of Beast Master, Eastern Fantasy, and Magical Realism. In this new fantasy realm where the strong are respected and the weak are trampled, James awakens an OP system that can upgrade his rank as long as he has money. Thus, James is determined to become a successful businessman once more, since he also recognizes the potential of leveraging the system’s functions to amass wealth. [Ding! Do you want to refine your pet’s Evolution Pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the breakthrough Martial God pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the Heavenly Dragon Sword?] …. Later, James also discovers that the ‘earth’ has evolved after dungeons started to appear and towers that rose from the ground, where these connect the earth and the world where James is currently in through space teleportation. Upon returning to ‘earth’ to check the situation there, he finds out that his death wasn’t caused by a ‘stray’ bullet but rather was orchestrated by someone James trusts the most. Follow James on his journey, where he takes revenge on his killer in his first life, and uncovers the mystery of ‘why was he reincarnated into this world and why his family in this life abandoned him and Minji’ while pursuing his new goal of becoming the strongest. ----------------------------------------------------- [WPC August Entry] ALL SUPPORT is appreciated. Don’t hesitate to add it to your library and give Power Stone!!

MTL The Mermaid Prince, who came to land to save the ailing dragon king. I have to debut as an idol to get rabbit liver?

A Zoologist from Earth got reincarnated in a world of beasts as a species long forgotten by the world itself. Now with body of beast and mind of a researcher and spirit of adventure what will be the outcome. Follow Shivay to see where will the journey lead him and the world.

Warning!!! Mature Audience Only! This a plot focused story, with some smut if it's needed for the char arc. Mc have ability to control people body, but have no power over their mind and heart. This is not like other control novel, were mc will just make everyone fall for him with his power. What you can expect from the book : Plot Mystery Crime Organization Building Character progression Three dimensional character _____________________________________________________________ Malacai is a result of an experiment. His parents created him from an embryo in the lab, their goal being to create a superhuman. At first, Malacai showed promise. He was the one with the attractive appearance and potential, but as he grew to five years old, his parents realized his growth was stagnant. After waiting one more year without results, they kicked him out just like the other failures. They put him in an orphanage. Malacai hated his parents because of this; he swore REVENGE!!! Time passed, and he turned seventeen. His life was almost hell now. He was bullied every day. The reason? It was because he was very handsome, but his body was so frail. If others could sprint ten laps, then one lap was enough to make him feel tired; 2 laps and he would collapse. Then, one day, he gets beaten up very badly. As he lay down, feeling his life was leaving him, a black crow landed in front of him. "Do you want to live??? If you want, I could make a deal with you." "Accept this contract, and while you live in this mortal world, you will live unlike any other human. A different time, a different existence, the power of GOD will isolate you." "Make your choice. Once you choose, there is no turning back!" And without hesitation, Malacai agreed. With that, he gained the power of PROVIDENCE! His power allowed him to control other people!!! _______________________________________________________________________

In the world of Tenria, Five hundred years ago, the *First Awakening* unleashed chaos upon the world. A mysterious phenomenon awakened ancient bloodlines, granting a chosen few the power to tame and control beasts. From these few arose the *First Generation of Beast Tamers*, who waged a desperate war to seal the invading entities that sought to enslave the world. Their victory came at a terrible cost, leaving their powers and legacies buried beneath centuries of peace. Now, the world is undergoing a *Second Awakening*. Vast cracks split the sky, and portals to unknown realms spill forth creatures both wondrous and horrifying. Myriad races arrive, some seeking alliances, others bearing malevolent intentions. Among them, ancient beings and dark gods long imprisoned stir, their hunger for dominion renewed. Yet, behind it all, an enigmatic entity watches from the void, orchestrating the chaos to herald an invasion by a force more terrifying than anything the world has faced. Erythion, a young scavenger from the desolate Wyrmwood Plains, awakens the *Beast Sovereign System* after a near-fatal encounter with one of the new invaders. The system bestows upon him the power to tame and evolve beasts, but its cryptic messages hint at a far greater destiny: to ascend as the Sovereign of Infinite Beast, the one who can command the primordial beasts of creation. Yet, his journey is far from simple. As Erythion grapples with his newfound power, he uncovers fragments of the First Awakening's hidden history. The First Generation of Beast Tamers left behind more than just stories—they locked away secrets that could determine the fate of the world. But the awakening of dark gods and the growing influence of the shadowy entity threaten to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Erythion must navigate a fractured world filled with warring races, awakened ancient powers, and moral dilemmas. As allies and enemies emerge, and the lines between good and evil blur, he must decide: will he rise as a savior, uniting the world’s forces against the encroaching darkness, or will he succumb to the temptations of absolute power? In a world where beasts rule and gods awaken, the stage is set for a battle that will shape the destiny of all existence mystical creatures and infinite realms of magic.

(I do not own the pic in the title page.)Hello My name is Naia if you want to know about me and my mysterious life why don't you come on down and read my story. You will know what I mean by that when you read it. I hope you enjoy. P.S. To give you a hint there are many dangers and other things you might like. Hehe Enjoy.