As Time Goes By Carriedreamer

(Warning- Mature Content) "It could have been anyone. Then why me?" Michael Clark took a pause before replying as his eyes met hers. "Because it had to be you." Ashley Parker had believed that the biggest twist her life took was when she went for an interview but got hired as a wife. Just how wrong she was! Michael Clark was the name that was infamous around the country. Being the future leader of the Clark Industries, he was widely known for his dedication towards his aims. Everyone had believed that whoever will marry him would either belong to some royal family or equally prestigious one. However, it took everyone by surprise when he got married to an orphan. An orphan who did not meet the expectations of his stinking-rich family at all. The Clarks were no less than the royals. It was the family living as a joint, setting themselves as a big-happy family. In reality, it was messed-up, with troubled internal history. They did not get along with each other! And it was an understatement that they disliked Ashley. What was trusted to be a fairytale was nothing but a facade behind the closed doors. There was a deal hidden from all. Michael had a purpose to fulfill for which Ashley Parker would stay as his wife for three years and he will pay off her debts in return. After that they will part their ways. What Ashely could not understand throughout was why it had to be only her when she had nothing to offer him? "That day you said it had to be me. Why?" She tried again. "You do know that the curosity kills the cat, right?" "At least warn me if it will be harmful to me." His thumb halted on her skin. His eyes which were following his thumb all the while met her eyes again. She looked at him with something close to desperation. It was the desperation to have a slightest hint of what was needed of her. "A warning, right." Michael murmered. "Dangers will be upon you but I promise that not a single scratch you will get." Unbeknownst to her, she was the most useful to him. Her entire being. Her identity. Just her existence. No money in the world could buy her existence. What game was he even playing? Nothing materialistic. But something that no money in the world could buy. What Michael did not imagine was to get obsessed with his pretty wife. He never thought that his desires would take over him, making him go against himself to keep her as his. Only his. The flame of the revenge would die. The raged breaths would calm. The darkened period would get to see the new light just as long as she was alive. And then one day, incidents began occurring, secrets started unfolding and her heart began falling when she realized what purpose was that drove Michael to marry her.

Have you ever regretted your past so deeply that you'd give anything to go back and change it? Elsa Williams, a hardworking woman, still finds herself haunted by her high school years. Not a day goes by without her mind drifting back to that particular moment—one she wishes she could erase or rewrite. If only she could find a time machine, Elsa would travel back and undo the mistakes that continue to weigh heavily on her heart. But when Elsa unexpectedly wakes up in her past, will she have the courage to face what she once ran from? Can she uncover the missing pieces and finally make peace with herself? Read on to find out.

Wei  Zhong opened his eyes to the soft rustle of spirit grass beneath a pale morning sky and realized he’d been born into a frail, withering body. Three days. That was all the time he had. Yet a quiet certainty settled in his chest. He carried a forbidden gift: the Art of Temporal Exchange. By giving up a sliver of his hard‑won cultivation, he could roll back his own life, buying precious years. With a steady breath, he relinquished his Eighth‑Layer cultivation and felt ten years’ worth of vitality flood back into his veins. Weaker in his realm, perhaps—but alive in every sense.

Kang Li woke up in the body of the sickly beauty, the youngest daughter of the Kang family in Aoli Village, who had been spoiled and pampered all her life. The original host had a tough life, first being dumped, then marrying a divorced man in a fit of anger to become a stepmother, only to find herself unfortunately becoming the control set for another stepmother in the courtyard. She could certainly be considered a top contender for cannon fodder among supporting female characters. But to Kang Li, none of this was a problem. All she knew was that the so-called divorced man was a returned overseas research talent, busy with work, with a high salary and good looks, and was hardly ever at home. In these times, where food and clothing were scarce and communication was done by shouting, marrying him was nothing but good news to her, who just wanted to live the life of a salted fish. Kang's Mother: ...my daughter's gone silly! Brothers (sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces): ...our sister (young auntie) has gone mad! However, apart from the head of the household, Captain Kang, the rest of the family were all sweating on Kang Li's behalf, worried that the delicate and frail treasure of the house (sister, young aunt) wouldn't be able to handle the grievances of being a stepmother and might hurt herself from the stress. The villagers who knew about the Kang family's situation gathered together, spewing sour words and gossiping, especially those who bore no good will and were just waiting to see the Kang family's downfall. Yet, Kang Li's life after marriage was not only blissful, but her husband doted on her, her stepchildren adored her, calling her mom the moment they opened their mouths. They clung to her like people possessed, and the wife (stepmother) had them following her every step. A certain flabbergasted system: I thought the host I was bound to was bronze-tier, but it turns out she's actually king-tier. - Luo Yanqing was naturally indifferent, with only work on his mind, but somehow, he started to find himself looking forward to holidays, although he rarely managed to go home once a whole year.

For Thyme, a university student wrestling with a profound fear of rejection and a fractured past, life is a constant puzzle. But when an unexpected escape alongside the magnetic, infuriating Meta leads them to a shared, tearful déjà vu at Hua Hin Beach, the puzzle shatters, hinting at a connection that defies explanation and an echo of forgotten emotions. As Thyme is flung through time, jolting between his chaotic present and the perilous underworld of the 1990s, he uncovers a startling revelation: he and Meta were once secretly entwined, their deep bond mysteriously severed by an unseen hand. In the present, Meta stumbles upon his father's hidden secrets: a mysterious notebook and an old telephone. The notebook reveals cryptic pleas from a Meta in the 1990s, desperately urging him to save Thyme from a deadly fate that will unfold in the future, hinting that the timeline itself hangs in the balance, shifting with their actions. Meanwhile, the old telephone, used by Meta in his high school days before a selective amnesia veiled his memories concerning Thyme, becomes a conduit to the past. Through it, the Meta of today unknowingly communicates with the time-traveling Thyme of the past, sparking a hidden relationship that flourishes. Yet, an envious shadow lurks, plotting an accident to separate them, erasing crucial memories and fracturing their bond. Now, caught between the passionate, forbidden romance with a charismatic yet terrifying Mafia heir—the 90s version of Meta—and the undeniable pull towards the Meta of today, whose quiet intensity stirs a forgotten ache in his soul, Thyme faces an agonizing choice. With time, memory, and reality blurring into a dangerous labyrinth, Thyme must not only confront the shadowy forces that conspired to tear them apart but also decide: is the love he feels for two Metas a cruel echo, a fated reunion spanning lifetimes, or something far more complex? Can he reclaim a lost history, or will the very act of remembering shatter his present and all hope for a future?

The youngest all-round best actress, Gu Zhi, has traveled through time and ended up in the body of the sweet and naive real heiress she was about to play. Originally, the owner of the body could have soared to new heights after reclaiming her position as the true heiress. However, she stubbornly turned herself into a green tea character hated by the entire internet, ending up alienated from her family with no one to collect her body after her death. On the parenting variety show, her family accompanies the fake heiress on the program but refuses to acknowledge her. Biological mother: I don't have a daughter like you, Yiyi is my daughter. Biological brother: Quit the entertainment industry, make way for Yiyi, and I'll let you come home. Gu Zhi: ...Who cares. I bring my labor-efficient adoptive parents and my adoptive brothers, who are potential stocks in various industries, onto the variety show. Isn't that lovely!! In this way, Gu Zhi and her entire family, who were almost forced out of the entertainment circle by criticism, suddenly became explosively popular. Fan 1: Damn! This woman Gu Zhi has such amazing acting skills! Her singing and dancing are top-notch! She's so skilled at gaming too, is there anything she can't do!!? Fan 2: Sob sob Zhi Zhi, what kind of fairy parents are these, unbelievable. It's another day of being moved to tears by the celestial parent-child relationship. Fan 3: Ahhhh, Zhi Zhi's big brother is so handsome! Second brother, I want to marry him too! Third brother, I could admire that body for a year! I wouldn't mind waiting for the fifth brother either /shy /shy When Gu Zhi stood on the industry's most prestigious award stage to receive her well-deserved Best Actress award, her suddenly awakened biological father and brothers blocked her way, asking for forgiveness. However, they were ruthlessly thrown out by the domineering CEO big brother: Zhi Zhi is a member of the Qin family, don't try to impersonate. That evening, the semi-retired Emperor Qi officially announced the female lead of his new movie and specifically tagged Gu Zhi: Sorry, she's already a member of the Qi family. The entire internet: !!!???

A one chapter story The MC of boy write a note to his editor that he unwillingly scanned but he slips too far into his head and fills the note with some heartbreaking personal information

Greg went through a canon event, had his children taken away from him and turned against him, all his wealth stolen, kicked into the dregs of society and killed. However, he gets a second chance and he won't waste it. He locks in.

With unmatched talent, but a fate sealed by a terminal illness, Jeong Yeon-Shin challenges his destined death for a chance to live. Set in a realm where elves and dwarves coexist with martial artists, this is the story of Jeong Yeon-shin, a genius fighting to extend his life against all odds.

*Note - Mature Content - I was just lounging around in a work dinner when suddenly- WOOOSH! WHAAAM! I got hit in the head by my coworker for being too good... But he did me a favour more than anything! This is the moment I've been waiting for! The skills I've gained, the efforts I've put! It's all for this! I'm finally fulfilling my destiny by transmigrating! I opened my eyes to see a humungous and ornate bedroom filled with gold ornaments and expensive-looking items. *Ding* Welcome to the Vassal Domination System: Please conquer women to dominate the world. Finally! I transmigrated into another world... And what does this say? I have to conquer women to dominate the world? Mwahahahahaha, I'll definitely make use of this! Looks like ruling the universe is going to be a very very enjoyable journey... *Quite a bit of lemon ;) --- This is my first novel, so please take some pity on me. I'm open and ready to receive any and all criticism, so please don't hold back either. I plan to have some fun with this, but won't go overboard anywhere. The MC won't bang every woman he sees but he'll definitely have some fun. The MC isn't a villain or a monster but he definitely isn't a hero either, (he is a bit crazy with his chunnibyou attitude, but I promise its only for the first few chapters) I plan to make him a little politician like, where his subjects and citizens have quite a good opinion of him, intentionally or unintentionally. Alright then! Sit back and enjoy the ride :) Please read as much as you can, it really helps me going! *No yuri. No NTR

Rex Draco was a Demonic Dragon that lived for centuries from the Age of Demons until the Age of Monsters, fighting against the Hero's Party he was sealed. The link between his mind and body severed and his soul cast into another world. After gathering his fragments he sees himself bound by chains along with a strange deal, proposed by his former enemy. He would be unsealed and in exchange he would attend the academy where the Hero's descendant was enrolling and helping him in his journey to a new era. "Well, here we go again."

Detective Lucas Ross solves a high-profile murder but is soon framed and hunted. Fleeing, he uncovers a vast conspiracy manipulating reality itself. Aided by mysterious figures yet constantly pursued, he pieces together fragments of a hidden truth. As danger escalates, Lucas must decide who to trust before the unseen forces erase him entirely.

I, a duke's eldest son, was made the second prince's playmate, but due to the shock from being pushed into a pond by the prince, I realized that this world is the world of a BL game. In that game , like every villain, I get convicted and sent to a labor camp in the north.... As if I'd let that happen to me! I will live my life the way I want to! I don't give a damn about the game! Not even a bit. Not in the slightest. I'm serious, ok!? Hey, Prince, you're being weird, go to where the MC is. Don't touch me! Don't hug me! Don't kiss meeeee! this is a story where the protagonist gets gobbled up by the black-hearted prince. author-Yae

Rolan died in heart attack after reading his favorite novel nonstop for days without sleeping or eating. Reincarnating in the Fantasy world after passing. Into a stone? No! Sword? No! As a slime? No! But a Mimic! With him reincarnating, he shapeshifted into human after copying monsters and absorbing the mana of Demon King. He found a village and used his skill Evolution and evolved them all. Also found and rescued tribes that has a class that Rolan Evolved too. Making him a Lord by them as the Demon Empire and Holy Empire deemed their existences as a threat. Now, the tales of a village into a Kingdom begins! A Kingdom-Building story unfolds!

"Thank you for walking through the quiet, healing garden of Blossom with me. Your support brought life to every gentle moment, every pause, and every soft heartbeat between Qin and Lu. You made their love bloom." “In the Time of Bloom” is a heartwarming, slow-burn romance between a gentle kindergarten teacher and a doctor — told through everyday tenderness, blooming emotions, and long-distance devotion. Perfect for fans of healing C-dramas and K-dramas like Hidden Love and When I Fly Toward You ---------------------------------------------------- Qin is a warm-hearted kindergarten teacher haunted by childhood trauma. Dr. Lu is a talented young doctor driven by ambition and compassion. When their paths cross unexpectedly, a gentle romance begins to unfold—rooted in shared kindness and moments of unexpected tenderness. From hospital visits to heartfelt confessions, from playful teasing to quiet strength, their bond deepens. But just when love begins to bloom, life intervenes—Lu is selected for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity abroad. Separated by thousands of miles and two long years, they fight to keep their connection alive—through messages, memories, and the hope of reuniting. With loyal friends, humorous twists, and a love that grows stronger with time, “In the Time of Bloom” is a heartwarming tale about resilience, waiting, and the beauty of blooming—at just the right moment.

A young detective with detective skills that has earned him the name of "Grand Rookie", allowing him to solve difficult cases. Even though he is well known, people dislike him and tend to stay away from him because he is very quiet and tends to ignore people when they talk to him, which causes problems to occur between coworkers. Despite that he has very close friend that became a detective with him. He does not mind being badmouthed, for it allows him to keep his deepest secret unknown. He has the ability to look a day into the past, allowing him to view an entire day within a few minutes. Although he dislikes his ability due to an incident that occurred in his childhood, he has decided to use the ability bring peace to the dead. Trouble will rise and in order to survive he will be forced to use his detective skills and his ability.

Synopsis: In the Asterios Empire, where noble bloodlines carry the essence of magic, a child’s destiny is unveiled at the age of five through a sacred ritual. For Khione Briston, the youngest daughter of the esteemed Briston Dukedom, this moment changes everything. Within the grand cathedral of the imperial capital, Khione awakens to the power of Time—a mystical magic unseen for centuries. The air swirls, gears and cogs shimmer into existence, and a clock with rapidly spinning hands marks the moment of her awakening. Shock and awe fill the room, as the nobles witness a rare and unparalleled affinity emerge from the youngest Briston. With the weight of her family’s legacy and a power no one can teach her to wield, Khione stands at the beginning of a journey that promises greatness but is shrouded in mystery. Khione must learn what it means to stand on her own, even as the threads of time itself twist in her hands.

A nameless, withdrawn woman finds herself disillusioned by a romance novel, The Crown Prince and His Wife, whose toxic depiction of love eerily echoes her own traumatic life with an abusive father. Her chance meeting with a mysterious bookseller leads to a surreal proposition: the opportunity to disappear. When she accepts, she awakens in a strange, opulent world as a younger girl named Lily Hartwell. Now living in a noble estate with fragmented memories and no explanation for her sudden reincarnation, Lily navigates a life bound by legacy, expectation, and hidden pain. Her parents, executed for heinous crimes, left her brother Julian to bear the family’s disgrace alone. As she begins to reclaim a sense of purpose, Lily pledges to protect him. But the palace holds its dangers. A fateful encounter with Prince Alistair ignites tensions she doesn’t yet understand, and cryptic dreams hint at a dark future—one where love turns violent and escape feels impossible. As past and future blur, Lily must confront whether this new life offers redemption or simply another cage.

Kazuki Tanaka, 32 ans, meurt bêtement — en jouant les héros dans une ruelle déserte de Tokyo. Il aurait pu l’éviter. Mais il est comme ça. Il agit avant de réfléchir. Il se réveille… ailleurs. Pas dans un paradis. Mais dans un corps scellé, froid, vampirique. Celui de Kael Varneth, un ancien seigneur de sang oublié par le monde, hanté par ses pactes, ses échecs et ses guerres. Kazuki n’a rien d’un élu. Il ne comprend pas ce monde. Mais il refuse de disparaître. Alors il avance. Il construit. Il saigne. Dans un monde où le sang contient la mémoire, où la magie naît du sacrifice, il va bâtir Sangralith, un royaume pour les rejetés, les damnés, les monstres comme lui. Et s’il faut tomber pour y arriver… alors qu’il tombe debout.

He died a worthless death. An orphan mocked by his world, hated by all. Even on his death bed, mercy never found him. He was murdered in cold bloods. Drenched in his own pool of blood and with his eyes closed in death. Just when he thought his life was over. He reincarnated. into a fantasy world but as what? A Dragon Creature of myth and the unknown. Transversing through the unknown world filled with magics and monsters. He who was nothing but an unfortunate orphan in his past life faces a second chance. Giving an opportunity to rewrite his fate. with malice still in his heart. Ma Feng walks the path of the unknown. but with challenges in his path. Through his research, Ma Feng realizes how deep this fantasy world is. His goal of returning back to his original world is being hindered by the abstract forces. His hopes of returning back with his newly acquired powers is being disrupted by the secrets of the unknown. In hopes of uncovering the secrets that would facilitate his return back to his original world. Ma Feng must locate the remnants of the Dragon species, uncovering the mysteries of Dragon Magics. Despite his determination to return. Fate has something in store for him. And the truth of his existence shall be revealed. This is the path of an Overlord This was a time he Reincarnated as a Dragon! ——————————— 2 chapters everyday until I go premium. Join our Discord Discord Server: https://discord.gg/r8G6HBb3

The story introduces Yuto Arisaka, a quiet, introspective high school senior attending the Hanabira Summer Festival. He plans to confess his feelings to Aira Tsukishiro, his cheerful childhood friend. The setting is lively and colorful, filled with traditional Japanese festival elements—lanterns, food stalls, and fireworks. As Yuto spots Aira and contemplates confessing, a sudden and mysterious explosion occurs on the festival hill where fireworks were set to launch. Blue light bursts across the sky, chaos unfolds, and Yuto hears Aira shout for him to run before she is swallowed by the explosion. Moments later, Yuto wakes up in his bedroom, completely unharmed, with his alarm going off. It's Sunday, 7:00 AM—exactly one week before the explosion. The chapter ends with the realization that he’s been sent back in time. --- Themes and Purpose: Emotional Hook: The chapter builds tension with a relatable scenario (unspoken love), then shatters it with a sudden tragedy. Mystery & Intrigue: The supernatural twist (time reset) raises immediate questions. Character Setup: Yuto is established as thoughtful and hesitant, while Aira is lively and compassionate. Tone: Melancholy and suspenseful with a hint of romantic nostalgia, typical of anime-style time loop dramas.

There's a common saying that time heals all wounds, but for some people that's just not true. For 19-year-old Safiya Ead, all she had was time - born with a strange gift, she must choose her fate. Will she beat the clock, or will the winds of time simply blow right past her?

Kitty Qi Xiaohan received an admissions notice. The lion who notified her gleefully smiled and told her that the employment rate after school was 100%, guaranteed. With a heart of longing, Qi Xiaohan packed her luggage and moved to the school. When the schedules were issued, Qi Xiaohan was shocked to find out that even a cat was required to learn calculus, and that they were not allowed to drop out! What kind of modern day education scam was this! Well, she was already here so the kitty stretched her legs. On the first day, she put in all her effort to learn how to write her name. After the stage exam was over, the fluffy classmates anxiously glanced at Qi Xiaohan, who struggled with the cultural lessons. They wanted to console her, but were stunned when they found out she was unexpectedly ranked number one! They glanced at the adorable little kitty, and then at the list, Fluffy classmates: ! …… Lang Chen, the descendant of a mythical beast, was ordered by the school to lead the group of new students. When he saw a tiny kitty who was the size of his paw, he furrowed his brows: How were admissions conducted this year, where did this poor thing come from? Watching the small kitty blindly following him, Lang Chen silently decided that the kitty could stay. He would take good care of this junior sister who was both delicate and cute. Who knew that, when faced by fire-breathing beasts during school training, the delicate kitty would confidently stand at the very front and expose a mouth of white, small kitty teeth, and hostilely meow: “I’ll knock your head off! To make string!” Lang Cheng: ? ? ? What was this cat doing?