Lure Wisely

Synopsis: (Read author's note before you proceed!) Ace, a reckless gambler who lived for the thrill of the bet, finds himself at rock bottom. With debts piling high and enemies closing in, his luck finally runs out. As a gun is pointed at him and the trigger is pulled, Ace is sure his life is over. But fate has other plans. In an instant, Ace awakens in a strange yet vibrant world, breathing fresh air and feeling grass under his hands—a world far removed from the grim reality he left behind. Gifted with a talent perfectly tailored to his gambling instincts, Ace is given a chance to start anew. However, this time, he’s determined to leave his destructive habits behind. With his natural flair for risk-taking now channeled into building a legitimate empire, Ace sets out to redeem himself. He dreams of creating a world where he can take money legally, no longer relying on the destructive thrill of gambling. But as he rises in this new world, temptations and challenges emerge, testing his resolve and forcing him to confront the very nature of his addictive personality. Will Ace break free from his past and build the future he dreams of? Or will the lure of the gamble pull him back into the cycle he thought he escaped?

What if you died and transmigrated to a world ruled by Lords? What if you became a Lord but only had a weak FFF-rank Slime Village as your starting territory? Even your neighboring Lord has an FF-rank Goblin Village stronger than yours! Augustus Valemont woke up and saw slimes in his village, encountering such a situation. Fortunately, he awakened not one but two SSS-rank Talents, namely SSS-rank Monthly Rules and SSS-rank Lord Simulator! When he used SSS-rank Lord Simulator: -Ding! [You awakened and discovered that you are the Lord of an FFF-rank Slime Village.] [Two days later, your village was raided by goblins, and your slimes were killed. The enemy lord killed you.] [You died.] When he used the SSS-rank Monthly Rules to turn things around: -Ding! [Drawing five monthly rules...] [Wise Slime Sage (Gold): At the start of each month, a random slime in your village will awaken the SS-rank Wise Sage talent. With the SS-rank Wise Sage talent, that slime has infinite potential for evolution!] [Drunkard (White): Your villagers...] Without any hesitation, Augustus chose Wise Slime Sage (Gold) and applied the Monthly Rule to his territory. Using the Lord Simulator again: [After you obtained the gold-grade rule Wise Slime Sage, a slime named “Limloo” awakened the SS-rank Wise Sage talent.] [Two days later, the neighboring FF-rank Goblin Village sent goblins to raid your village.] [Faced with the goblin raid, Limloo adapted and learned Devour. Limloo devoured the goblins!]

Daniel was a Game Designer who live an ordinary life. He was killed on a day when it should be the happiest day of his life as he was so close to publishing his card game. Lured to his death by his girlfriend. He become a sacrifice of some kind of ritual and died. He then got resurrected for an unknown reason along with getting the power to actualize all of the cards in his card game to the real world. Whether it was the spell, Artifact, or even a powerful creature! All can be actualized! Are you a mage and a genius Artificer? I have a Forbidden Tome of Artificing of the lost civilization. Are you interested? If so, become my pupil then! Are you a Vampire lord and the head of the most powerful vampire clan in the modern world? Now, where I kept that Legendary Vlad Dracula-The First Ancestor of The Vampire card? The holy warrior from the Vatican knocking on my door? How about meeting my bodyguard? Michaela-Defender of The Faith. (Female version of Michael) Did someone just summon an all-powerful Demon and sent it to kill me? They even sacrifice thousands of mage souls and many priceless treasures to do that. Let's test my common spell card. The almighty [Unsummon] spell! Good luck in summoning that thing again! With this power, Daniel will take his revenge on whoever did this to him and create his own empire. His magic civilization!

Jack after his death finds himself reincarnated into a body of fifteen yearold fallen andemi-fox named Masala in a human Mortal realm belonging to the Mystic region .He adventures through a universe filled with angels, Gods ,Demons, Devils, fairies and many other beings to seek revenge against the God who order the death of his father , gain wisdom and power , claim the authority befitting him .

Her only mistake, was loving the wrong person. She's an orphan, lost her mom at birth and dad five years later. Her aunt became her guardian and got her into modeling school, where she met Jackson. He not only became her manager, he won her heart and they got married in the space of three months against her aunt’s wish. Jackson gave her love, beauty, money... but little did she know it was only a façade. A bait to lure her and hide his arrogant and obsessive heart. Their marriage lasted four years and she endured his abuse until one night when she finally got a chance to escape. Moving into Atlanta seemed like a fresh start until she crossed paths with Jake Robbins, the handsome billionaire heir. "Make me, yours, marry me, Laura." Jake let out. "What?!" Laura opened her eyes wide, staring at the man smirking at her. Saying the most sacred words, using the most casual tone. “We are in the middle of nowhere for goodness sake!” she added “The next minute is not guaranteed, so why wait?” He shrugged. Never in a million years did she ever imagine talking about marriage with the grumpy and arrogant billionaire heir, not after the hell she went through in her traumatic former life. However, with Jake, there was something different, but what happens when her past comes to light? Find out in this story!

Sanjay Pathak who is one of the successful businessmen and millionaires in the world got killed by an unknown sniper gunshot when he was in his car. He dies while accumulating a lot of regrets and sadness in his life's journey to become a millionaire. Unexpectedly, he was reincarnated into a western fantasy world which was filled with swords and magic. In his new body, as Daris Darkhold, a 7 year old peasant boy who had a similar appearance as him when he was young. To his surprise, he's born with incredible soul affinity and possesses the rarest magic — Black Magic which was hailed as Satan's Magic in this world. As the regret of never being filial son to his past parents… He takes responsibility to become the greatest Dark Magi and tries to return back to his real earth while adjusting to his current parents. But The Dark Magic he possesses acts as a symbiote which often lures him for infinite power and becomes a monster! https://discord.gg/TdBqfMhv

Struck by lightning, she woke up in a world that had never heard of tofu. Armed with modern knowledge and a plate of ambition, Lin Wei is ready to turn a humble bean into a culinary empire. But can a single mother survive jealous neighbors, scheming rivals, and the lure of ancient royalty? In a land where tradition rules, she’s about to rewrite the recipe for success—one block of tofu at a time.

Heroes? Villains? What do you think of when you hear those words? Maybe heroes who saved the world, even after suffering? Or villains who fought back against those who hurt them? If that's what came to mind, then Riven Brax might be a villain with a special power—born with a Dragon System. Brax Pizarro lived a miserable life, only to die alone in his room. But his wish for a second chance was granted by the Heavenly God, who gave him a new life. Instead of crossing the painful Melancholy Creek, his soul was sent to a new world. [System Alert: Host Acquired...] [Wish Command Activated!] [Soul Successfully Transmigrated to a Parallel World.] [Welcome, Traveler!] [Mission Briefing: Unlock the Secrets of the System and Control Your Destiny!] [Status: Awaiting Orders...] [Choose wisely—your decisions shape your journey.] In this new life, Riven Brax was born to a king, but the king thought he was dead and left him behind. A poor fisherman took him in, but that decision led to disaster for the fisherman’s family. As Brax's soul merged with Riven’s immortal body, he had to gain power to survive in this strange world. With no choice but to push forward, he sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover the mysteries of his new life. . . . . . The Thalassa Kingdom Series__Grave #4897 -Let The Butterfly Touch You -Cursed Quests -The Kaelithian World -Malice Bloom Plague I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Steve was at rock bottom—drowning in debt, betrayed by those he trusted, and staring at a future with no hope. But when he stumbles upon a mysterious parcel containing a ancient system with the power to transform his life, everything changes. Granted the Tycoon Manager System, steve gains access to extraordinary abilities: managing industries, building empires, and controlling wealth like never before. Starting from nothing, he embarks on a journey to conquer the business world, outwit his rivals, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious system. But success comes with its own set of challenges. As steve rises to power, he must navigate cutthroat competition, shadowy conspiracies, and the lure of ultimate authority. Can he become the ultimate tycoon, or will the system take more than it gives?.

Winter Moore, who has assumed the identity of her twin sister, Leah Moore, following a series of traumatic events. Winter, once displaced at birth due to hospital negligence, was reunited with the Moore family only to face betrayal. A year ago, Leah imprisoned Winter in a wine cellar after luring her into a trap. During this imprisonment, Winter gave birth to a child, but Leah took the baby away. Leah later staged Winter's death by presenting a mutilated body, leading the Moore family and the world to believe Winter was dead. After escaping her confinement, Winter assumes Leah's identity. She now lives as Leah, married to Ethan Grayson, Leah's husband. Winter struggles with memories of her lost child and the injustice she suffered, especially when she encounters Leah's child with Walker, a baby named Sweetheart. Holding the child evokes deep emotions, as the baby reminds her of her own. Winter fears being discovered but is determined to continue her charade.

Alaria, a siren who has grown weary of living an isolated existence in the treacherous northern seas, luring prey with her enchanting song yet never finding true companionship. That is until one night, she encounters the kraken, an ancient sea monster known for devouring and turning over ships, caughting a glimpse within it’s ancient eyes was a profound loneliness that mirrors her own. Through her music, Alaria forges a mystical connection with this seemingly primordial monster, realising it possesses a sentience and longing for connection that defies all legends. As outsiders who find acceptance in each other, when shunned by others an intimate bond blossoms between the unlikely pair. Together they embark on a breathtaking exploration of an icy dominion and the unseen wonders it harbors, from glittering realms of Antartic Marine Life to long-buried ruins left by Civilizations lost to history. But beyond such discoveries lies a deeper quest to overcome their solitude, teach each other the truth of their misunderstood natures, and in the process, redefine what it means to find belonging against all odds.

Wise, a great power leveling player, woke up and found that he had traveled through time in the game “God Apocalypse” and became a viscount addicted to magic. He knew that what he was about to face was an all-out war on the continent filled with gunfire, a magnificent expedition to another world, the inexplicable decay of the World Tree, and the invasion of the abyssal demons that were full of dangers… Wise said he was a little panicked. … Fortunately, the game system is still there, and I still have the [Almighty] talent. Rely on the memory of the past life, switch to the arcanist profession, analyze the element model, reshape the rules of the world, and ascend to the supreme throne step by step.

After being reincarnated as a female lead in a reverse harem novel. Avery, who possessed Avyanna Brooke's body, a female lead who us beautiful, wise and strong. Every man wanted her to be their muse. And there are four male leads that seek the lady's hand. But, turns out the soul that possessed her body is a lesbian. Avery was loved at first sight at the innocent faced villainess Yelena Royal, a woman who is also candidate for the throne.

Beneath the Pacific Ocean lies a wise and ancient race of merfolk. According to tradition, when a mermaid reaches the age of 18, she must leave home to embark on a journey of self-discovery, seeking a creature whose wisdom will help her evolve. At 18, Seraphina, a dreamer with an insatiable curiosity, begins her journey. Guided by the unassuming mermaid detective, Kenny, she embarks on an adventure through the depths of the sea, uncovering fragments of her mysterious past. As her dreams and broken memories intertwine, Seraphina begins to unravel secrets about herself that were long buried. However, as the truth begins to surface, a vast conspiracy quietly takes shape, threatening to engulf Seraphina and all she holds dear. In her quest for self-understanding and the truth, Seraphina must confront not only the shadows of her past but also the dark forces lurking beneath the waves.

Running from the watchful eyes inside the mansion, she must be careful whom to trust and use her time wisely because it's running out for her beloved Seamstress Rene'. With so many secrets and so much blood, this tale is not for the lighthearted. This a spin-off from my Wattpad short, 'Shh, she can hear you'.

Life is unfair. Anyone who says other wise is just lying to you. But after nearly being killed and waiting up with a library of future Hollywood hits. Well things have gone from unfair for me to unfair to everyone else. Now watch and read as I cheat my way to the top of Hollywood.

A grand kingdom residing at the centre of the world finds itself to house a troublesome crown prince who refused to take the throne for himself for whatever selfish reasons. As such, the wise men seek out candidates throughout the kingdom, A deadly competition between the different factions has thus been set in motion beyond the public knowledge. This marks the greatest revolution through the entirety of the Cresvus Kingdom.

Brave individuals who travel beyond safe beaches have been plagued by terrible stories of sirens with deadly beauty and tunes that steal brains for as long as ships have flown. Presuming the life of young Captain Seraphine's father, a seasoned sailor washed ashore with unusual, magical tattoos scorched into his skin, these terrible tales For Seraphine, these tales have little significance; however, when she finds her father's abandoned ship floating on the sea, she understands there is only one path forward—to learn what happened and honor his name. But no one dares to join her on her journey because they believe curses follow women near water. Equipped with her father's blueprints and an iron will, Seraphine sails alone across the Seven Seas to meet the relentless storms, ghostly whispers, and forbidden waters. But one beautiful night her net catches an injured merman fighting the iron threads instead of fish. Uncertain but fascinated, Seraphine lets him aboard without knowing that this unusual creature bears the keys to the darkness she is searching for. Between loyalty to his community and developing love for Seraphine, Rowan, the merman, finds himself divided. They negotiate a dangerous half-truth territory where the sea and heavens entwine in a maze of secrets together. With every wave, Seraphine is approaching the truth even at a cost. Old powers seeking to claim both of them draw their attention as they walk farther. The Merman's Lure offers a horrible tale of love, dishonesty, and the thin line separating mankind from mythology, therefore it forces Seraphine to choose whether the answers she searches are worth the darkness they unleash.

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

Once upon a time, there was an adventurer whose dreams were coveted by innumerable men, yet only a select few could turn them into reality. With a smile, he inquired, ''If I am compelled to make a selection, wouldn't it be wise to opt for the finest ones?'' Indeed, a man of culture. Embark on a thrilling journey alongside Adonis as he traverses the realms, accumulating riches and captivating the hearts of extraordinary women. The women he would later call his sins. °°° Tags: Harem, Action/Adventure, Smut Scenes a lot,Romance,No Ntr,No Rape,No Yuri! Alternative Title: A Man's Fantasy °°° More votes more daily chapters will be released and even bonus chapters.

Valarie Miller, the only child of her late mother remembers her death with anguish because she lost two things at the same time. First, she gave her heart to Brian Garfield, the future President of a leading cosmetics company that night to raise funds for her sick mother's hospital bill. Secondly, to her despair, she returned to the hospital in the morning with so much money from him only to discover that her mother was dead and she hated men and the will to live. Likewise, she went into hiding while carrying Brian's pregnancy. She delivered a set of twins - boy and girl afterward and named them, Brian and Valarie. To her chagrin, three years later, she could not stop thinking of him. Unknown to her, Brian hated women too especially her stepsister, Jane who lured her to him and could not think of another woman but her. She got tired of missing him and returned with his children that morning only to discover that he was getting married to her stepsister, Jane. Can she win her first love back?

He was living a normal, happy life. 『When the raven calls thrice at the break of dawn, remember the life you left behind. For it is in the memories of yesteryears that you will find the strength to forge tomorrow』 A loving father and a successful confession. Good looks and top of his class. He had all he wanted, however... 『The raven will guide you to wisdom, but beware its twin; for it brings only sorrow. The path of Odin is paved with both light and darkness. Choose wisely; lest you shall be consumed by it』 It seemed like the threads of eternity had something else planned for him. Severed strands still drift in the cosmos as he was plucked away from one, and planted into another reality. Another world. Universe. Even though reincarnation was the last thing he wanted. 『It was carved in destiny itself』 "Fuck off..." This is the story of a boy becoming a man, an ordinary becoming an unordinary-- the youngest transitioning into the oldest. The guiding star of the north. ********************** This is my first time making a story like this. Hope you enjoy it. Add it to library, comment and review if you like it. Cover is still being made by "Octowobs" This is a temporary cover. Thanks.

In a world where ancient forests guard forgotten magic, Elara has always felt out of place-feared for her strange powers and shunned by those she calls home. Lured into forbidden woods by a mysterious voice, she discovers a destiny bound by thorns and written in the stars. With a power that can either save or destroy, she is tasked with navigating the treacherous path of hidden truths, dark forces, and impossible choices. As allies and enemies blur and the price of her newfound magic grows clearer, Elara is forced to question: Is she the hero this world needs-or the harbinger of its doom? The journey has begun, but the stars are not always kind. Will she rise against the shadows, or will they claim her soul?

Isaac is a young man from the outskirts of the village, who accidentally meets a group of adventurers who happen to stop by his village. A group of adventurers came to his village to kill wild animals from the Stultus Forest which always attacked the village area. Because of his closeness to the adventurer group, Isaac promised Einar, who was the leader of the adventurers, that he would become a great adventurer like them. Great power makes you strong, but a wise mind makes you alive. -Einar Ragnarsson

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Once upon time a wise man had said, “All men and women are born equal.” Well he lied, no one is born equal if it were so people would not be envious, would not desire harm on each other, especially HIM. Him, who is the envy of many, the goal of others, the object of hatred, the object of love and lust of countless, since he first took his breath. No matter what everyone wishes of him he stood tall and surpassed and flourished no matter what challenges and tribulations stood in his way he broke through them since he first opened his eyes to gaze at the world. The wise man is a liar, after all how can all men and women are equal when the Heaven’s itself decreed him to be It’s most favorite and beloved child.

Do you once imagine a place where there's a high paying job but cheap prices of supplies and low bills of rent, water and electricity? Sitio De Villasarza is known because of it. Many people move here because they believe that there's a lot of advantages offered for their family and life. But what if this place has a hidden goal and this benefit is just a plain plan to lure people inside? The three youngsters, Yuki, Deiji and Michelle were living under the same roof in the girls dormitory. The three of them face a different and strange experience inside the Sitio De Villasarza together with Michelle's twin brother, Michael. And they soon met Glenn, classmate of Michael who offered them help and protection. They meet a lot of people and they also fight together as the number of their group keeps decreasing. Can they still be alive or they will be dead before help arrives?

something you might read a story and say . hey this is a good story I really like it. why did you like it. is it because the story was really good is it because the characters were extremely relatable is it because it was really funny or is it because the romanc was really good. is it because aaa shit amm I don't know where I was going with this I mean I was trying to write something wise but mid way tru I forgot what the wise part I was suppose to write was well now I don't know if I should keep this or not. well if somebody tell's me to remove it I will remove this part. well now that the wise and stupid and aqward part is out let's talk about the story. it's a transmission where you know someone transmigrats to another world and lives a lively life and he has a system so yea . first time writing something outside my head hope I can learn something

After a series of events in the academy, our MC has been banished, stripped of his nobility, and thrown to the western coast of the continent—a place that takes three weeks of travel to reach the capital. This part of the continent is considered an 8th-rank danger zone, notorious across the land. Here, monsters are far stronger than normal, and even people are regarded as monsters in their own right. This region includes perilous locations such as the Poisonous Forest, where merely breathing the air can kill anyone with poison resistance level 5 or below in just ten seconds. Then there is the Canyon of Screaming, known to seize control of your mind and lure you to fall into its depths. Those who do are subjected to endless torment by countless monsters. Our MC decides to become an adventurer to survive in this unforgiving land and to earn the acceptance of its people. In order to increase his survival rate, even by a mere 1 percent, and to gain enough recognition to live a normal life in this place, he resolves to train himself. Instead of registering as an adventurer immediately upon reaching the town, he decides during his journey to prepare himself through rigorous training before taking on the dangers of adventuring.

**Edric Zander*** She had a smell, something so unfamiliar yet felt like home, something that provoked my instinct and made me want to possess her body, mind and soul, a vibrant, intoxicating smell... something out of this world. She captivated my eyes the moment I spotted her. Her mysterious presence was what I noticed first, then… her eyes, her fear, her hands, her curves... Everything was so captivating. The more I looked at her, the more I longed to lure her into my web and trap her. Watch her flicker, trying to fly helplessly, but slowly she would learn that it was too late. She couldn't ever escape me. I will be her home, and she will be mine. ~~ She was in the enemy's kingdom in pure disguise. No one knew that she was a witch. They were supposed to kill each other, a witch and, a vampire could never be anything but enemies or so they say. But fate had other plans. What would he do after he finds out she is the one who he hated all his life? Will he kill like he was supposed to? Or will he never find that fact?