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Di hutan terpencil Bukit Tunduan, satu demi satu nyawa melayang secara misteri. Laporan kehilangan, mayat tanpa wajah, dan jeritan malam menjadi mimpi ngeri penduduk sekitar. Polis diarahkan menyiasat — dan pegawai khas Adam dihantar ke lokasi. Tapi bagi Adam, misi ini bukan sekadar tugas… ia peribadi. Zara, rakan sekolah yang dulu sering bertelingkah dengannya — kini hilang di hutan itu. Mereka pernah benci. Tapi di sebalik benci itu, cinta diam-diam berbunga… yang belum sempat berakar. Semasa operasi menyelamat, Adam mula mendengar bisikan yang bukan dari manusia. Dia menemui lukisan mengerikan, ayat-ayat ghaib diukir atas kulit pokok, dan bayang hitam yang memerhati tanpa suara. Zara ditemui — hidup. Tapi berubah. Dia sering termenung, bercakap dalam tidur, dan tubuhnya mengeluarkan bau aneh. Adam cuba melindunginya… namun semakin mereka mendekati kebenaran, semakin jelas: Zara mungkin bukan lagi sepenuhnya Zara. Dalam keheningan hutan, makhluk itu memanggil. Bukan dengan suara, tapi dengan kenangan, trauma, dan dosa. Dan tidak semua yang hilang mahu diselamatkan. > “Dan janganlah kamu mendekati syaitan. Sesungguhnya syaitan itu musuh yang nyata bagimu.” (Surah Al-Baqarah: 208)

One minute, he was scrolling memes. The next? Crushed by a piano and yeeted into the afterlife. Enter System 707: snarky, glitchy, and very much not interested in customer service. Now stuck in the Multi-Existence Synchronization Protocol - aka: “die, jump worlds, survive if you can” - our unlucky (...or lucky?) protagonist is reincarnating across increasingly unhinged realities. Skills transfer, memories stick, and dying? Unfortunately still on the menu. He never signed up for romance, but fate (and System 707's terrible sense of humor) keeps throwing him into tangled soul-deep connections with the same man - or versions of him, over and over again. One world at a time, one sarcastic reboot later, he’s realizing the rules of existence aren’t just broken - they’re personalized chaos. Fall in love. Try not to die. And whatever you do, don’t piss off the system. Because dying once is unfortunate. Dying again? That’s just Tuesday.

When 17-year-old Aryan Sen is uprooted from India and sent to Tokyo due to his father's expanding business, he finds himself lost in a world of strange words, cold silences, and unfamiliar skies. Grieving his mother’s death and abandoned emotionally by his father, Aryan quietly builds his strength through martial arts—yet inside, he's still searching for peace. Then, he meets Akari Fujiwara—a short-haired, sharp-eyed top student from a struggling household, raising her younger brother alone. She teaches him Japanese… he teaches her Hindi. She teaches him to live… he teaches her to feel. But beneath every soft smile lies a storm. Aryan is not just a boy in a foreign land—he’s fighting for identity, dignity, and a dream that defies his father's shadow. Together, Aryan and Akari build something fragile and beautiful—until a returning rival, buried guilt, and unspoken truths threaten to destroy it all. A cross-cultural slow-burn romance. A story of language, loneliness, and the words we never dared to say. “Kokoro” means heart. But sometimes… the heart doesn’t speak. It writes.

**"Kazuma Shinomiya never expected much from life—especially not after barely scraping through high school. But when his strict father forces him to attend a prestigious collge in Tokyo, he finds himself in an unfamiliar city, trying to make the best of an unwanted situation. Things take an unexpected turn when he moves into his new apartment, only to discover he has a roommate... and not just any roommate—Akari Matsumoto, his childhood crush from years ago. But Akari isn’t the same girl he once knew. Cold, distant, and far from the kind and cheerful girl he remembers, she barely acknowledges their past connection. As the two navigate their awkward new living arrangement, old memories resurface, tension rises, and secrets begin to unfold. Can Kazuma survive six months under the same roof as his childhood crush, or will this unexpected reunion change both of their lives forever?"**

Takumi Sato, an exhausted salaryman, wakes up to find his entire house — dog, fence, and broken bonsai included — transported to a medieval fantasy world. No quests. No system menus. Just a confused man in pajamas and his massive Saint Bernard, Kuma, living in a magically protected suburban home surrounded by enchanted forest. Now nobles think he’s a powerful mage, adventurers want to raid his fridge, and a duck with antlers may or may not be their local god. Takumi just wants coffee, naps, and for people to stop knocking on his door.

Check out my other books In a world plagued by the relentless scourge of the undead and ferocious mutant creatures, one man finds himself at the heart of an extraordinary culinary adventure. Meet Xiao Feng, an ordinary chef who, by a twist of fate, awakens in a city overrun by zombies and bizarre mutants. Yet, amidst the chaos and devastation, he discovers a remarkable gift – the power of Culinary Mastery. Xiao Feng's restaurant, "Great Potential," becomes an oasis of safety in a city teeming with danger. Its mysterious defenses not only keep the undead hordes at bay but also shield it from the most devastating of calamities. Armed with a unique set of culinary skills, Xiao Feng embarks on a journey of survival, innovation, and flavor in a world where the distinction between life and death has blurred. As Xiao Feng ventures out into the treacherous streets of the fallen city, he encounters both the undead and living survivors, each with their own unique abilities and stories. His culinary creations not only fill empty stomachs but offer incredible attributes and power-ups to those who partake. But the challenges are enormous, and some encounters prove that not all monsters are mindless. With a growing menu of mutant ingredients and an expanding array of skills, Xiao Feng must navigate a treacherous path of survival while unlocking the secrets of his newfound abilities. He strives to complete missions issued by a mysterious system and unlock the full potential of his culinary prowess. "Doomsday, Let's Open a Restaurant" is a tale of resilience, creativity, and culinary artistry set against a backdrop of horror and uncertainty. Join Xiao Feng as he turns the art of cooking into a lifeline, serving hope on a plate and defying the apocalypse one dish at a time. Will his unique culinary skills be enough to survive in this nightmarish world?

“The girl I love… was actually a monster.” Akari’s life was supposed to be simple: go home, meet a family friend’s daughter, survive an awkward dinner, and call it a day. But when she wakes up next to a mysterious and seductive girl named Saya—with no memory of the night before and a suspicious red stain on the sheets—her world begins to unravel. Saya is charming, dangerous, and far too interested in Akari. She drives a Lamborghini like it’s a rollercoaster, kisses like a thief, and holds secrets darker than her playful smile suggests. Then, the sky breaks. As the world plunges into chaos, Akari realizes the girl in her bed may not just be a bad decision… but the very thing that ends reality. Nations rise, the earth shatters, and the line between love and destruction begins to blur. Who is Saya Amano? And why does the apocalypse begin with her smile?

[Welcome Z-Streamer H48VW3. Your Stats have been evaluated and your rank is... E] 'The day I heard this, I had thought those words were the symphony of my death sentence. But when I looked up my System, I discovered that entering the Tower was not my end, but only the beginning.' [Name: Mee Min-ho, Rank: E] [Affinities, Equipment] [Inventory, Shop] [Coins: 0] [Developer Options] 'Developer options?' Min-ho stood shocked, wondering what this strange option was on his System menu. *** No one remembers when the Z-Tower appeared. One day, it tore the sky open — a spire of stone and lightning, challenging the gods themselves. Its purpose is a mystery. But to the world, it’s legend. Salvation for the desperate. A graveyard for the greedy. Every three years, the Tower opens. And every three years, the bold — Z-Streamers — step inside. They fight monsters, traps, and each other, risking their lives for views, glory, and unimaginable fortune. Most never return. Min-ho didn’t want glory. He wanted peace. But with debts crushing him, and a sister struggling for her life in a hospital bed, he had no choice but to enter the Tower’s deadly games. Fate handed him one chance: a broken System. A glitch that lets him steal the Sponsored Gifts of other Z-Streamers. Armed with this dangerous power, Min-ho begins his climb — stealing, scheming, surviving. But the Tower is watching. And the Tower doesn’t forgive those who cheat its game. *** Disclaimer: As an author and story lover, I value relationships and character dynamics above all else. At its core, this story is about people—how they struggle, grow, and endure together. That means the early chapters lean more toward setup and emotional groundwork. In other words, this will be a slow burner at first. But trust me—when it hits, it hits hard. Thanks for giving it a shot. Happy reading! :)

In the beginning, two powerful beings fought for power over the world: the God of Heavens and the God of the Abyss. Kano Tadomeki is a 27 year old man who's living his life happily without any stress or problems. He is married to Akari and the couple shares a loving and balanced relationship. Tadomeki's professional life revolves around his job in an IT company, where he opts for a low-profile approach, avoiding the pursuit of promotions. One day they are both preparing for a meetup with their old friends happening on a festival. The story takes a tragic turn when, on the way to the meeting, Tadomeki and Akari are involved in a severe accident. While he loses his left arm, his wife is taken away by a mysterious man. How much is he willing to sacrifice just to save the ones he loves?

"Pernahkah terbesit dalam benakmu, apa yang sesungguhnya terjadi pasca-kematian? Menurut ajaran agama, jiwa manusia akan dikirim menuju alam akhirat—sebuah alam ruhani atau alam jiwa. Di sana, jiwa akan diadili berdasarkan setiap perbuatan semasa hidupnya; jiwa yang dipenuhi kebaikan akan membuahkan surga, tempat di mana keindahan, kedamaian, dan kenikmatan tak terbayangkan menanti. Sementara jiwa yang berlumur kejahatan akan disiksa di neraka, suatu tempat dengan api menyala dan panas membara yang akan menghukum pendosa dengan siksaan yang amat pedih. Itulah keyakinan yang mengakar, sebuah siklus takdir yang konon tak terelakkan. Namun, bagi Kylie Minogue, seorang penulis ternama yang karya-karyanya mengukir namanya di puncak popularitas, garis takdir itu justru terhapus. Saat ajal menjemput, jiwanya, entah mengapa, dirinya tidak diadili di dunia akhirat untuk mengukur amal baik atau buruknya. Sebaliknya, jiwa penulis itu terlepas, melayang bebas menembus batas-batas sistem tata surya, menuju kehampaan kosmik yang tak terjamah. Namun Kini, setelah jiwanya terlepas dari segala hukum fisika dan metafisika, apa yang menanti jiwa seorang author di hamparan kehampaan itu? Petualangan kosmik macam apa yang akan membentang di hadapannya? Dan, akankah ia menemukan tujuan baru dalam eksistensinya yang melampaui kematian, atau justru tersesat abadi dalam narasi tak terbatas semesta?" ikuti kisahnya hanya di novel ini!!!

What happens when memory bends too far?Some say the past is unbreakable. But if that were true, why does it feel like it is already slipping away? The past is not lost. It is rewritten. Hatim’s mastery of Akar was meant to shape his destiny, yet each lesson pulls him further from truth and closer to something else. Memory is not eternal. It is fragile. And once it bends, it never remains the same. "In the depths of the Fountain, memory is never lost—it is rewritten. Again and again."

Deep within a forgotten dungeon, Takeshi stumbles upon a girl bound in chains — a prisoner stripped of her freedom and left to fade away. Refusing to let her story end there, he frees the girl, Nyxia Xardgoat — or simply, Nyx — changing both of their fates forever. Together, Takeshi and Nyx set out across the vast world of Thalrea, determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Takeshi’s parents. Along their journey, he unexpectedly summoned child whom they adopt and name Akari, creating an unlikely family bound not by blood, but by choice. Through every battle and every discovery, the three venture deeper into the heart of Thalrea — a land full of hidden histories, ancient powers, and dangerous secrets waiting to be unearthed.

Elysia has lived countless lives, constantly reincarnating into another world. Sometimes she picks the world, other times the goddess gives her a mission. In her new life as Kye Akari, she is sent on a mission to "eliminate a certain entity". On this mission, she keeps all the power and knowledge acquired in her past lives. What can a transmigrator accomplish when they have countless lifetimes of experience behind them? ----- Volume 1&2 Rewrite In Progress... Volume 3 In Progress... Alt Name: Isekai Elysia Currently hosted on: Royal Road, Scribble Hub, Webnovel, Tapas, Wattpad, and Inkitt. Release Schedule: Monday / Wednesday / Friday ----- Links: https://mayavelle.carrd.co/ Business Inquiries: mayavelle@yahoo.com

There lived a girl named 'Akari Takahashi' who is the first born in a set of quadruplets. The quadruplets are physically, socially, emotionally,financially and academically stable. They are now 15 years old and are in high school and are known as "The Classic Girls" in school. They always come first in their academics but one day, a boy named 'Tomo Kobayashi' beat them in their own game. And the quadruplets set up a plan to bring him down FOR GOOD! But what will happen when akari falls in love with him. Will she cancel the plan or break his heart. Read This Book To Find Out!

Del Luna, memiliki tugas untuk memantau kerusakan akar naitura di Bumi. Akan tetapi, siapa sangka jika justru dia bertemu dengan belahan jiwanya. Hubungan mereka sedikit sulit, karena Del Luna yang memiliki nama Arlcia, memikat banyak pria dengan pesonanya. Tidak sampai di situ, konflik yang dia terima untuk menyelesaikan misi amatlah sulit. Musuh yang katanya jahat dan tak berperikemanusiaan, nyatanya menyukai Arlcia sebegitu dalam. Persatuan berbagai makhluk immortal untuk mencapai kesejahteraan kembali sangat berliku. Perang mengharuskan mereka untuk bersatu dan bekerja sama dengan baik. Bagaimanakah perjuangan Arlcia untuk menyelesaikan misi? Bagaimana pula kisah cintanya dengan belahan jiwanya yang bernama Zeno Evander?

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

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

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

Kaito watched everyone he loved die. His family. His best friend. The woman who believed in him. Now, stranded in a dragon-eaten hellscape, he has one vow: “Never. Again.” His weapons? A mind that dissects dragon anatomy mid-combat A gravity suit crushing him under 3,000,000kg of force Brutal training from Akari – a half-dragon warrior whose golden eyes burn with secrets His nightmare? Reliving her death. His salvation? Becoming strong enough to shatter cosmic dragons… ...before his own body breaks.

HELLO FELLOW READERS !! THIS IS A TALE FILLED WITH ADVENTURES , MYSTERY AND FANTASY IN THE LIVES OF AKIO KIBASHIKI AND AKARI HAYA TWO YOUNG BUDDING JOURNALISTS. THIS IS A GUARANTEED THRILLER LOVER FRIENDLY SERIES. STAY TUNED !! DO LET ME KNOW IF ANY CHANGES REQUIRED !! ~ CIAO !!

“The girl I love… was actually a monster.” Akari’s life was supposed to be simple: go home, meet a family friend’s daughter, survive an awkward dinner, and call it a day. But when she wakes up next to a mysterious and seductive girl named Saya—with no memory of the night before and a suspicious red stain on the sheets—her world begins to unravel. Saya is charming, dangerous, and far too interested in Akari. She drives a Lamborghini like it’s a rollercoaster, kisses like a thief, and holds secrets darker than her playful smile suggests. Then, the sky breaks. As the world plunges into chaos, Akari realizes the girl in her bed may not just be a bad decision… but the very thing that ends reality. Nations rise, the earth shatters, and the line between love and destruction begins to blur. Who is Saya Amano? And why does the apocalypse begin with her smile?

Ai Hoshino, born as an intelligent idol... was murdered. I opened my eyes... "[What is this? W-wait don't tell me...]" Yes, I got reborn to a new life! My mom is just like me, she got pregnant at a young age and gave birth to me when she was 16. She is very cool, a great singer, but full of secrets too. Her name is Akari, which means light. And yes, this story isn't really all about me, but how my mom is able to live her life with her secret child. But though I am curious how my twins are living right now, I can't believe that me and my mom's life, would join into their life too. I just hope they don't caught on to me and my mom's secret! I am no longer Ai Hoshino, but now Ai Hayaki! And this is the life of me and my super duper awesome mom! This is a fanfiction of the anime Oshi no ko! Wednesday or Saturday! (There's a chance I will post 2 chapters a week, but if I don't post on Wednesday, it means ill post on Saturday!) Want to thank you in advance for those who will read! I recommend you guys watch Oshi no ko to understand, but if not, here is a short summary!(but its okay if not since ill add a bit of backstory of each that's connected to the original) Spoiler Alert! Ai Hoshino is an idol who gave birth to twins, Aqua and Ruby, but she needs to keep it a secret so that her fame won't drop and that she can continue being an idol. She loves her children so much but sadly got stabbed in front of her son aqua(Btw the twins were her fans in their past life but when they died, they reincarnated into her babies). So Ai then died, and aqua has a goal to find his father(which is the killer) by joining acting(Aqua is really good at acting), while Ruby is doing idol stuff to become like her mom, Ai. A lot of things happened and I do recommend to watch the anime or read the manga! But I decided to let my story take place during the time when Aqua is making the movie for revenge, but added a little storyline where he is trying to catch his father which I made it up hehe. (I will add that storyline somewhere in the future chapters hehe) Hope you enjoy my story, Peace. Edit: I just realized that I accidentally included this for the spirity awards HAHAHHAHA! That's why I couldn't find anime tags and it isn't part of the fanfic. Hope people find this novel and that this is a fanfic... :D (I might upload an original novel of my own for the awards, hope you guys will like it. Might post it next month tho :D) I made a Twitter account you can follow named- @abe_writes - you can follow if you want :D '_'

Menceritakan seorang kattsuki Yosiba yang bertemu dengan Akari di festival komik di liburan musim panas Yang taunya ternyata tunanganya

“Who are these brave knights?” asked the beautiful princess, her voice laced with hope and confusion. “We,” said the one with the flaming sword and a Molotov in his other hand, “are the reason your castle’s on fire.” ______________________________________________________________________ When five gamers wake up in a medieval fantasy world armed with nothing but their Garry’s Mod powers and limitless chaos energy, the laws of reality don’t stand a chance. Armed with spawn menus, physics guns, and the social grace of a teabagging speedrunner, these misfits aren't here to follow the prophecy—they’re here to break the server. They crash royal balls (literally), slap dragon butts in slow motion, and rewrite fate itself using Lua scripts and duct tape. Magic? Outclassed. Destiny? Debugged. Common sense? Deleted. In a realm of swords and sorcery, they bring memes, mods, and mayhem. The kingdoms will fall. The physics will glitch. And yes… the Jigglypuffs is just getting started.

Everyone would be scared if they could suddenly see ghosts, ghouls, angels and demons. But Kyle just keeps his cool even though he's going through the shock of it. Unknown to him, his awakening has a very dangerous being interested in him and Earth, causing imbalances between the supernatural and the natural to happen. As he finds out more about himself and his power,he finds love and peace but he finds out that he must betray his beloved to save the two worlds. Will he choose love or betrayal?

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Moving to a new boarding house should be a peaceful start for Andika, a lyricist without many burdens. But a hole in the wall brings unwanted views, unheard whispers, and secrets that should have been kept. Sometimes, closing your eyes is safer than daring to see them.

Freya Davis is the type of woman who bites back. A sharp-tongued journalist with a caffeine addiction, and a hunger for the truth. She isn’t the kind of woman who gets tangled up with billionaires—especially not ones who wake her up in silk sheets, smirking like they own the city. Arnold Connor is the definition of dangerous: Insanely rich, perfectly hot, and annoyingly used to getting what he wants. Their first meeting? A disaster. She was half-dressed and hungover in his suite. He called her “slut” playfully. And she nearly threw a lamp at his face. Romance wasn’t on the menu. But when their paths keep colliding in boardrooms, headlines, and late nights filled with secrets, what starts as antagonism turns into something else. Something real. Something raw. As their connection deepens, so does the web around them. Unknown to Freya, she’s being manipulated by Gregory Hills, a powerful figure with secrets of his own. Gregory uses Freya to spy on Arnold under the guise of a corruption exposé. But the deeper she gets, the more she realizes she’s been played. Meanwhile, Ariel Sawyer, a rich socialite obsessed with marrying Arnold, fakes a pregnancy to trap him. Freya becomes both a pawn and a threat in a game she never agreed to play. But Gregory isn’t finished. And the next move in this deadly game? Is hers.

Barry Thompson was your regular drunk bum hustling his way until one day he woke up to a voice in his head a sort of menu screen in front of him a lot was definitely changing for him whether he liked it or not