Cornered Duelist

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

Wei Yuan originally had no grand aspirations, but in the torrents of the times, he had no choice but to embark on the path of conquering the four corners and expanding territories, treading through mountain passes without ever growing old. Irreverent Introduction One: Even Immortals fear industrialization! This is a story about an industrial revolution in a fantasy world.

The Ye family went bankrupt, and Ye Wan, the most beautiful woman in Sicheng, ascended the auction stage with a treasured heirloom. With debts to pay off and a venomous-tongued younger brother to care for, Ye Wan, also known as Charm Alexander Star Vulnerable Wan, flashed a wicked smile, "No worries, roll up the sleeves and get to work, build a career!" From being universally despised by "black fans" to becoming the top influencer in the entertainment industry, Ye Wan amassed countless fans. Scandal was in the air, and CP(ship) was rampant, yet Ye Wan earnestly advised her young fans in a live broadcast: "The joy of being single is something you deserve!" With a turn, she was cornered against the wall by the abstinent and aloof man: "Mrs. Lu, single, huh?" The live broadcast came to an abrupt halt. The fans' eyes sparkled: Lu? The Lu from the legend of the empire's wealthiest man? The next day, "Top Influencer Queen Exposed in Secret Marriage to Financial Consortium Magnate" swept across domestic and foreign webpages.

【Ending in progress】On her wedding day, she found out her fiancé of three years was in bed with another woman. In her utter despair, Xi Yemo, the most powerful man in A City, kneeled on one knee holding a ten-carat diamond ring, "Woman, marry me." "Xi Yemo, don't mess around." She was cornered by him under the dim staircase, while people were passing by above. The man’s eyes narrowed dangerously, "You're shouting so loud, is it not because you want me to mess about?" Aargh! Shameless, disgusting man. They had agreed to a marriage of convenience, no love involved. Yet, every night, he would punctually turn up in her bedroom. "You've got the wrong door, your room is next door." "Wherever my wife is, that's where I am." Finally, one day when Lan Xin Ai could no longer tolerate him and was about to divorce, the unemotional-looking but actually manipulative man casually replied, "With my child in your womb, who do you think you can marry?"

Warning: Contains heavy sexual content. In this dark fantasy tale, our protagonist, a man reincarnated in a world of swords and magic, stands out for his depravity, violence, and insatiable desires. Unlike conventional heroes, he harbors no ambitions for strength or power; instead, he pursues an unapologetically hedonistic goal — claiming all the women who cross his path. The narrative delves into explicit and controversial themes, exploring the darkest corners of the protagonist's character, including incest and age-related taboos. Brace yourself for a story where the boundaries of morality are pushed to their limits, as the protagonist, a true embodiment of moral decay, refuses to be hindered by societal norms or ethical constraints.

LGBT BL - OMEGAVERSE 18+ Claire Chester, a student who had just moved up to Grade 11, felt that his school life was much better after he was finally recognized by many students as a popular Alpha. He was good at fighting and could also socialize well. However, no one knew the secret behind the popular Claire was actually a recessive Omega who refused to recognize himself as an Omega. Bad memories of when everyone knew his identity made Claire do everything he could to cover up his identity as an Omega and everything went very well. Until he made a mistake when he met a cold Alpha who seemed to be shunned by everyone, Fein Stanford. "Give me your money or I'll beat you up!" Claire ordered Fein. However, Fein instead cornered Claire against the wall and locked the man up. "What's with that face of yours, hmn? Oh what is it, I smell some pretty sweet pheromones in here," he said with a smirk on his face. From that day on, things changed in Claire's life as one annoying Alpha found out his identity. Will Claire be able to mask his identity for much longer? Or is this the beginning of his nightmare with Fein Standford?

I shall see the end of this story. Those were the words of Kim Jakga. It was the dream of every reader to travel to the world of their favourite novel even if it was a fleeting thought. But that was impossible. A work of fiction will simply remain a story. But it was different for our MC. He suddenly found himself in the world of his favourite webnovel. The genre of his life completely changed. The new world was a world filled with destruction and death was lingering at every corner. He was the last reader and he must survive in this forsaken world. † † Discord: https://discord.com/invite/4YQDYXWGME Character Illustrations will be available on discord.

A powerless woman’s worst nightmare is marrying someone against her will. When those who are supposed to protect her betray her in the vilest of ways, Leonor is forced to marry a Duke known for his cold nature and repulsive appearance. After a miserable childhood, it shouldn’t have been a surprise to her that her future was never truly in her hands in the first place. Duke Desmond de Montclair was nobody before the war. He garnered the King’s favor by doing the impossible in battle. Unfortunately, any achievement is eclipsed by his appearance and unbearable personality. In a kingdom that idolizes beauty, there is no room for someone like him. At first, Leonor finds life with the Duke to be what she’s used to - walking on eggshells and never speaking what’s truly in her heart. Eventually, things slowly start to change as the Duke learns about the horrors she faced while living with her family. His power becomes the key to her revenge. However, in a moment where she feels cornered, Leonor confesses to the Duke that she’s in love with someone else. The progress she has made with the Duke comes crashing down around her. Will her magic abilities be enough to convince the Duke not to throw her out? If she can make herself useful to him, perhaps she can gain his sympathy somehow…

Regis Polaris, the rogue noble boy who had stood up to noble children, alienating the entire nobility, began to build an immense power. In a world where the Gorgon Empire was closely linked with the federation, enemies against the alliance of kingdoms. Monsters proliferating like cockroaches, enemies lurking on every street corner. Plots aiming to eliminate those who harm their interests. Abandoning the position of heir to Polaris, Regis now has to build a force to protect himself. This idea will take shape under an organization named "Foundation." Regis now held the map of the world in the palm of his hand. "The Foundation will now come into being."

Savannah Moretti has enough problems without adding “workplace crush” to the mix. Ryan Hartwell—her annoyingly smug, Greek-god-looking colleague—has been her sworn nemesis since day one. She can deal with his snarky comments, unsolicited advice, and the way his stupid blue eyes seem to see right through her. What she can’t deal with? Her traitorous brain constantly imagining him shirtless. Or, worse, helpful. With her youngest sister’s wedding only a month away, her anxiety skyrockets to new heights at the thought of enduring yet another round of her family’s relentless interrogation about her (nonexistent) love life. Again. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and when Ryan, of all people, offers to be her plus-one for the week-long island wedding, Savannah is too cornered to say no. It’s just one week. A harmless fake-dating arrangement. What’s the worst that could happen? Besides Ryan force-feeding her lobster rolls... or making her question everything she thought she knew about him—and herself?

Embark on a divine journey with The Angels' Corner where Gabriel and his angelic companions provide live coverage from Earth. Join Gabriel as he interviews celestial beings, including the Morning Star, Lucifer, and the leader of the Lord's army, Michael. Gain insights into the creation of the world, the introduction of mankind, and the unfolding events in the Garden of Eden, all through the eyes of the angels.

In a world where Gods reign supreme and mortals kneel in reverence, the fall of frivolity is said to be the nudge to rebellion.  Born to ignorance in the veiled depths of an unknown elven city, a boy is destined to ignite the flames of an ancient prophecy.  Navigating the labyrinthine secrets of mortals and immortals alike, he unravels the mystery of his birthright while forging a legacy that echoes throughout eternity.  But in the shadowy corners of these Realms, whispers of envy and mentions of treachery threaten to upset the promises of allegiances.

“Where do you think you are going with those bags?” Xander interrogated as soon as he cornered her. “Of course, I’m leaving you!” She said, standing her ground, despite the fear in her eyes. “Why?” “You forgot to mention how dangerous you were.” Xander let out a deep throaty chuckle. “Sweetheart, you didn’t ask.” “I don’t care! I don’t want to be a part of this anymore!” She insisted. Xander shook his head. “Too late. We are already married. You now belong to me, and divorce is out of the question.” — Aurora Swift’s world shatters when Owen—her boyfriend of five years—breaks up with her via text. The betrayal deepens when she finds out he’s also getting engaged to her half-sister, Olivia Swift on the same day. Heartbroken and filled with rage, Aurora has a one-night stand with Xander Scott, Owen’s enigmatic uncle and the youngest billionaire in the country. When the fling leads to a marriage proposal from Xander with a promise to help her get her revenge, Aurora finds it hard to refuse. However, Aurora soon realizes that this is anything but a whirlwind romance. Xander Scott hides more secrets than Aurora knows, and the dangers that follow his mysterious identity soon bring about complications in their marriage. When Xander’s secret identity comes to light, will Aurora choose to remain in the marriage as her love for him has grown in depth, or let it drive them apart?

What happens when the writer becomes the character? ***** Mia was only meant to write the story, not live it. When a strange twist of fate traps her in the body of Selena, the rejected mate of Alpha Kade, Mia quickly realizes she's stuck in the world she created—a world where betrayal, danger, and death is waiting at every corner. The storyline for Selena as according to Mia was to: poison Arianna, Kade’s new fiancée, and seize control, becoming the Luna. But Mia refuses to play the villain especially when she wrote that in two weeks the villain dies. What happens when the author becomes the character she planned to torture in her story?

In a crumbling world where survival is the only currency, Michael finds himself bound to an unyielding force of destiny. Born into tragedy, his life spirals into despair when the woman he once loved traps him in a twisted nightmare of obsession and control. Her devotion turns deadly, and Michael, cornered and desperate, chooses death over her suffocating grasp. But death, he discovers, is not an escape—it is merely the beginning. Awakening in a void beyond life, Michael finds himself in the presence of an ancient Entity. Unseen and incomprehensible, this force offers him a second chance: a reincarnation into a dystopian world governed by brutality, cultivation, and endless struggle. The price? A pact tethered to his soul, binding him to a legacy he does not understand..

Travelling to a world torn apart by dimensional cracks , where beasts dominates the land , Aaron has to struggle hard to survive. In this dark and bloody world which hides creeping danger at every corner , being a beast master is the only way out for a commoner like Aaron . Watch how Aaron carves out his path to the peak with the help of an AI Chip that accompanied him from his old world.

Within the world of Limuria a young adolescent by the name of Romerix learns what it takes to defend and fight for what he loves and holds dear to him. making new friends and rivals along his grand journey, Romerix must give it his all against those who would destroy everything. Throughout his journey, Romerix learns that there is more to him then he knows. secrets hidden in plain sight, wicked snares around every corner, Beings beyond what he knows, a past burried deep behind locked doors and a prophecy that could bring the world to the brink of destruction or save it and make it a new.

“We live in the era of this world where technology runs rampant, tall building and cemented roads covered the areas the was once a lush of green grass and tall trees. But still, there are those “remnants” of the past that are still lurking beyond the darkness and corners of every lively cities, away from the reach of human beings.”

The Book of magic has been opened. Secrets that should have remained hidden have come to the light. The darkness hidden within the small corners and shadows, comes out to show it's ugly face to those who will see it, and those who would enjoy it's company. Granted titles that symbolise their location in the spirit world, the Mages battle to the death, for the sake of obtaining Power greater than any man.

After Terry gets killed and transported to the Deadworld where humans are slaves to the higher classes beings– werewolves , vampires and elves. Obtaining a slave system like every other slave doesn't make him any different from them but he gets a cursed system and by chance stumbles upon an elf lord system . He wants freedom but war is lurking around the corner. How far can he go with his system ?

Dina would love nothing more than to spend the rest of his life idling away in a corner of the world together with his loved one. Yet somehow, when he was 22, he suddenly found himself back to when he turned 16 without any rhyme nor reason. His only clue to his regression is that vivid dream he once forgot. — #Regression — #FantasyRaces — Tries to have #MagicalRealism — #Angels — #Devils — #TwoProtagonists — #MMC — #FMC

Set against the backdrop of the 1940s, a time marked by profound upheaval and change, the lives of multiple individuals navigating the complexities of a world at war are woven together. One such individual, a young teenager named Alfred, vows to liberate his homeland, Forentia, from the totalitarian reign of the Votyasch Empire after the tragic death of his mother. Setting out on his own, he's recruited into an elite squad of special volunteers and refugees from different corners of the world who have the same goal of bringing down the imperial rule and have the power to do so. As he fights on the frontlines, he realizes that there's more to the world and to himself than his naivete led him to believe...

“I’ll give you information and service equal to what you can pay.” The young shopkeeper’s dark eyes gleam as he watches the visitor, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips. In a hidden corner of the empire’s bustling capital stands a magical shop brimming with wonders. But behind the shelves of enchanted items is a shopkeeper with no memory of his past, drawn into a maze of lost memories, forbidden magic, and dangerous secrets. Now, he must decide if discovering the truth is worth risking everything—or if some secrets are safer left forgotten.

Piper, a powerful witch, finds herself pregnant by Daemon, a mysterious vampire with a dark past. As she navigates her pregnancy, she faces relentless attacks from witches, wolves, and vampires who all have their own reasons for wanting her babies gone. With danger lurking at every corner, Piper must rely on her magical abilities and form unexpected alliances to protect herself and her unborn children. As the threats intensify, Piper's journey becomes a thrilling race against time to ensure the safety of her family.

The protagonist transmigrated to a new world in a small village in an unknown corner under the protection of a mysterious goddess. His life was filled with boredom until one day he was to be sacrificed to the goddess. From that moment onward his fate was tied with the rabbit demon disguised as a goddess.

In three years of marriage, Blanchie’s heart had also died for three years. Bearing the title of Mrs. Green, she endured torment every moment. The reason was simple: in his eyes, she was the culprit responsible for the death of his beloved. Blanchie sent a divorce agreement to the head of the Green family, a man whose every stomp in New York shook the ground. However, the head of the Green family cornered her, coldly stating, “This is what you owe me; it can never be repaid in this lifetime. If you don’t have money, then you can pay with your body.”

Vlad, a destitute youngster from the slums, held an unwavering admiration for knights. Following an encounter with a bolt of black lightning, he started hearing a mysterious voice. One fateful day, a knight cloaked in the shimmering glow of the blue moonlight appeared, completely upending Vlad’s existence in the back alleys. This extraordinary event proved that even a faint star concealed among the darkest corners of the nocturnal firmament can still radiate its brilliance, should it yearn to shine. By Indra Scans Join discord! https://dsc.gg/indra

With the world overrun by zombies, Li Yue had two priorities: escaping with her beloved cat, Sir Edmund Pawtipurr, and protecting her brand-new Shark Eco Vacuum Cleaner. Priorities, right? Unfortunately, her astonishingly poor cardio and undeniably bad luck led her to be cornered by a mutant zombie, dead-set (pun intended) on making her his next meal. Pissed off, panicking, and with zero backup plans, Yue does the unthinkable—she bites him first. Resigned to a fate as a latest addition to the zombie horde, Yue instead finds herself... in the powerful arms of a very confused, very human man. Apparently, her bite isn't fatal—it’s a cure. Who knew? Now, faced with the zombie apocalypse and armed with nothing but her quirky new talent and a freshly de-zombified companion, Lan Mingyu, Yue only has one question. What do you do when the zombie you bit turns back into a hot guy? Urgently waiting for advice online.

In the bustling heart of a modern metropolis, Alex Hartley lives a seemingly ordinary life as a freelance graphic designer, navigating the chaos of deadlines and fleeting relationships. Beneath his calm and collected demeanor, however, lies a secret he doesn’t even know he harbors. Unbeknownst to Alex, his mind is a labyrinth of fractured identities—multiple personalities that have silently coexisted, keeping their presence hidden from him and the world. This fragile balance shatters one fateful night. After a late-night gig, Alex is cornered in a dimly lit alley by a group of violent assailants. Outnumbered and overpowered, his world blurs into darkness as the first blow strikes. But just as the brink of death seems inevitable, something stirs deep within. Suddenly, Alex’s trembling form transforms into a figure of pure precision and ferocity. The assailants are no longer facing the mild-mannered designer but someone—something—else entirely. With ruthless efficiency, the awakened personality dismantles the threat, leaving Alex’s attackers fleeing in terror. As the adrenaline fades, Alex regains control, staring at his bloodied hands in disbelief. The memory of the fight is fragmented, his own voice echoing in his head—but it’s not his. For the first time, Alex comes face to face with the truth: he’s not alone in his own mind. To be continued...

In short, I have been reborn into a world where the natural elements are both beautiful and deadly at the same time, with ferocious storms and scorching heat waves that can wipe out entire communities. Well this is an unforgiving, unforgiving world where the common cold can kill you, a world where survival applies only to the strong in this world. Here in this world humans are not at the top of the food chain. A world where the sounds of predators echo in the wild, and the threat of hunting lurks around every corner. I'm not afraid. Why should I be afraid? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a forest. Why am I not kidding? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a very dense forest.