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The Celestial Express is a train that goes from one galaxy to the next, picking up passengers along the way. Its Navigator, the one who drives it through the stars, is a god who can grant those passengers wishes. Jax arrives on the Celestial Express with no memories but a single wish—to save someone. After learning what the Navigator is capable of, he decides to go find him. To find the Navigator, he must go through TEN different Carriages, all of which contain a world of their own. And, he must do it with a restriction called Single Spell Sorcerer. * * * * * * POWER STONE EVENT!! 200 PS = 1 extra chapter (no limit) Event lasts until the end of April. * * * * * * Join my discord : https://discord.gg/ru3rgCKFvx

[15 chapters on the first of April and 2 chapters daily starting in April] “I’ll clear your mother’s debt entirely. In return, you’ll marry me.” “Are you out of your mind? Do you really think I’d agree to such an absurd proposal?” “Possibly. But it’s a mutually beneficial arrangement. You keep your shop, and I get what I need.” “And what exactly is it that you need?” “That’s none of your concern. All you need to know is that this deal benefits both of us.” Two years ago, Lunara entered a marriage she never wanted. Desperate to save her mother’s flower shop, she was cornered by Eryx, a man with a hidden agenda. With no other choice, she agreed, and found herself bound to him in a transaction of convenience—he needed something from her, and she needed him to prevent her world from falling apart. But after the papers were signed, he disappeared without a word, leaving her with nothing but unanswered questions and lingering bitterness. Now, fate has thrown them together once more but with a cruel twist, Eryx doesn’t remember her at all. Lunara believes she’s long since moved on. But when she sees him again, a stranger who has no recollection of their past, old wounds resurface. What was the truth behind their marriage? And why, despite the resentment, does her heart still stir when he’s near?

"I was dead today. Or at least, I thought I was." Iyra wakes up in her bed, her hands trembling as she touches her face—warm, real, alive. But wasn’t she just dying? Wasn’t she supposed to be…gone? Before she can make sense of it, a flash of blinding light crashes onto the rooftop of an abandoned museum. And then—darkness. When she opens her eyes again, she’s somewhere else. A hospital. An unfamiliar time. A world that is almost hers but not quite right. Her home is no longer her own, and strangers now live in it. The calendar taunts her with an impossible truth: April 15, 2000. Iyra is caught in a terrifying cycle—waking up in different versions of reality, each shifting before she can grasp what’s happening. The universe is rewriting itself, forcing her into timelines where she never existed. If she can’t find a way to fit into one of them, she will begin to fade, slipping into non-existence. But she’s not the only one trapped. A stranger—one who should have never met her—keeps appearing in these fractured worlds. Together, they must uncover the truth: Is this a cruel fate? A punishment? Or is someone rewriting time itself? As the echoes of her death grow louder, Iyra must race against time before she vanishes completely. Because the more she fights her fate, the more reality fights back. ---

{1 a day minimum + 2 a day minimum at the start of April} Nico Lotus, born of a forbidden marriage between the most powerful Mage of Light and the most prominent Witch of Darkness, lost much of his memory in an unknown accident. After that, he was forced to enter the best magic academy in the country, the Keeper Academy, where he will try to understand the world, his past, and the illusions that seem to surround everything he sees. In a world where the magic of light is everything, he could be a ruler, but the other half of his body is guided by the dark magic that everyone around him rejects and fears; as they say, it is associated with the dark creatures that destroy the world, the Eradicators who control goblins and dragons. But he is special. Being born of a forbidden union, he has a secret nobody else has. A unique magic that nobody else can use. Watch him go from being an underdog to the hero and emperor of humanity by changing the entire world bit by bit with his loyal army. Join My Discord: https://discord.gg/CTAzSK5DYh

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm. Character Art done by Punzygracy> [40 chapters updates 1st April]

"I know exactly who you are," he murmured, his voice a low growl as he pressed me against the cold stone wall. His body caged mine, heat radiating from him like a wildfire waiting to consume. I lifted my chin, ignoring the way my pulse betrayed me. "Then you know why I’m here." His lips brushed dangerously close to my ear, not touching—just enough to make my breath hitch. "Do you?" His fingers traced a slow, deliberate path down my arm, stopping just before my bound wrists. "Because you don’t look like a hunter right now." I swallowed hard. "And you don’t look like a monster." He chuckled, dark and amused. "Oh, little hunter, you have no idea”. In a world where humans and werewolves are sworn enemies, fate weaves a different tale. Violet, the daughter of James—descended from a long line of legendary werewolf hunters—has spent her life preparing for one mission: to kill Alpha Zain, the feared Demon Alpha. To prove herself worthy, she must bring his head as a trophy. But when she finally faces him, destiny shatters everything she’s ever known. While her sisters, April and Jade, eagerly await news of her death, Violet finds herself entangled in a fate far more dangerous than she imagined. Because the greatest threat isn’t the battle between hunters and werewolves—it’s the bond that should have never existed.

[30 chaps on April 1st + 2ch/day on April] In her first life, Primrose Vielle Illvaris thought the Lycan King hated her. He barely spoke to her, avoided her like the plague, and his people treated her as if she were invisible. After all, she wasn’t his choice, just a fate mate he never wanted. So when she met a tragic end, she welcomed death with open arms, hoping to step through the gates of heaven and spend her days running around the flower garden. But then … she was reborn. Thrown back to the past, right to the moment she was forced into their marriage, Primrose was determined to leave him before history could repeat itself. But just as she planned her escape, something strange happened— She could hear his thoughts. And they were nothing like his cold, distant behavior. 【My wife is so beautiful today … But if I look at her, I won’t be able to let go.】 【I'm a beast, I'm a monster, I don't deserve my wife ....】 Primrose almost choked on air. Wait—what?! The more she listened, the more shocking the truth became— HE WAS OBSESSED WITH HER. Every time she was near, his thoughts screamed: "MINE." "MATE." "MY WIFE IS MAD AT ME! I DESERVE TO DIE!!" Excuse me?! Since when did the cold, untouchable Lycan King turn into this pathetic lovesick fool?! ———— Follow my IG @Zenanicher Commission cover by Laylee

(2nd ARC OF THIS STORY WILL BEGIN APRIL.) Locked away deep down in the newly claimed castle for the Demon King, Kalika Archelion, a young immortal woman awaits in her dungeon prison. Her spirit broken many times, over, and over again. despite this, she refuses to give up on one day freeing herself of the confinements of her now demonic sisters Lillian. The very sister she had executed. The very sister that is now the Demon Queen of their now fallen country that is still embroiled in the war of human versus demons. Now peering through the darkness, Kalika resigns herself to biding her time. awaiting for the opportunity that she may use to escape this cruel predicament to grasp control over her own life once more. With an uncertain future, and vile schemes lurking in the background. Kalika must steel herself, preparing for the worst to come as there is no hope of escape or rescue. Just a deep dark abyss that is so dark, that it is practically corruptive. [THIS STORY WILL HAVE MATURE THEMES INCLUDED] [Updated Every 3-4 Days] {Artist: Sikeseeing}

Chaos. Screams, a strange omni-colored fire, falling buildings, and a resounding bestial roar that dominates the skies. This is Faxton, a city in a highly advanced human society that has long since conquered the stars. On April 17, 3501 AST (After Space Transcention), Faxton is destroyed by an unknown alien beast. Two months after the attack, Alesha Williams wakes up to discover that a mystical entity, The 'Seed of Chaos' System, has bonded to her and is determined to mold her life to its liking! This story is about her journey coping with the uninvited, obstinate being in her head and growing in strength while she tries desperately to keep her humanity--which the System seems intent on getting rid of. While trying to figure out whether this new 'System' is more of a blessing or a curse, Alesha's life takes several unexpected turns, her worldview is flipped upside down, and she changes in ways she will never be able to take back. ---- Cover Art digitally painted by me! Do not reuse in any way, shape or form. Absolutely NO AI is utilized in the creation of my story or its concept art. Other concept art for this series is published here: https://www.deviantart.com/lewhimsira/gallery/94239058/-seed-of-chaos-system ---- Chapters range from 725 - 1500 words on average (most commonly ~1100 words), with a few chapters being longer. I am an uncontracted author, so all chapters are FREE! :D Current posting schedule is 2-3 chapters a week.

Betrayed. Ridiculed. Killed. That was my past life. I trusted the wrong people, and they buried me for it. But fate wasn’t done with me yet. When I opened my eyes again, it wasn’t in my old body—it was in a world overrun by the undead. And this time, I was one of them. A fucking zombie! But I’m not like the others. I think. I feel. I remember. What’s this voice in my head? [Welcome to the Silent Requiem System!] The system feeds me power, unlocking missions and skill buried within this body. I have one goal: rise in rank, take control, and make sure no one ever tramples me again. The humans I move with have no idea what I really am. To them, I’m just another survivor, clawing my way to the top. But in battle, I use my abilities in secret—manipulating the undead, eliminating threats, and turning every fight in my favor. But rumors are spreading. There’s talk of an undead hiding among them, unseen and unstoppable. If they find out the truth, they’ll hunt me down like a monster. And my past? It’s here too. The people who betrayed me in my last life are standing right beside me, unaware of who I am. But I remember them. They turned on me once—I won’t give them the chance to do it again. Then there’s him. The commander of the city, sharp-eyed and ruthless. He’s watching me too closely, asking too many questions. If he figures out the truth, I’ll have to make a choice: eliminate him, outplay him… or pull him into my trap before he can destroy me. Because in this world, power is the only thing that matters. And this time, I refuse to be at the bottom. *** "How did you survive when everyone else died?" I guess death just didn’t want me. "Why do the zombies ignore you?" Maybe I just have a face they don’t like. "You were just a nobody yesterday—how are you suddenly so strong?" Hard work, luck… and a little bit of hex. "Why do I feel like I've seen you somewhere before?" Déjà vu’s a funny thing, isn’t it? "What are you?" Wouldn’t you like to know? ~20 Chapters Mass Release on the 1st and 2nd of April!~

"Blue Star 4.0 will begin its maintenance-free update at 12:00 AM on April 1st. The main content and adjustments of this update are as follows." "New monthly rule 'Active Talent' added: All players must converse with others for a total of 1000 sentences every day..." When an abrupt notification sound echoed in the ears of all humans on Blue Star. The world faced its cleansing. In every monthly version update, a new rule would descend, which all players had to obey. ... Chen Yi, who had found a massive loophole before the third version update, looked at the six-figure Points Balance in his account and broke into a grin. "Tuberculosis Rabbit, this time we might just rise to the top."

Please don't read. Major editing in progress, especially the chapters after 154. Readers can read the updated chapters from April 10 2025. ........................ It is the year of the moon, the year when all the alphas around the world gather at Aranill to compete for the throne of the Alpha King. It is said that one who takes over the throne can change his destiny and even seek the power of the moon which nobody else can even gain access to. Azimir Bhaltiar, the young Alpha of kingdom Ideni, is one among the many alphas competing for the throne. It is then that he meets Aylin Ediar, the only female general in the royal army and Azimir finds himself attracted to her. But in his pursuit of the throne as well as Aylin, Azimir gets pulled into a conspiracy so brutal that completely shatters all other truths. Azimir not only has to save himself from the conspiracy, he even has to save his loved ones from losing their lives. And the only person who supports and trusts him is Aylin. Now, what is the forbidden truth about the throne that links to the conspiracy, and who is behind it? And why does Aylin refuse to accept her feelings for him? One truth, countless lies, one secret, and a throne that can change destiny. The one who solves it gains the power of the moon. Join Azimir to find out his destiny in his pursuit of the throne as well as what his heart desires the most, Aylin. --------------------------------------------------------------- "Aylin," Azimir breathed as he caressed the girl's cheek before pulling her to him. "Why do you deny your feelings, dear?" "Because I do not have any feelings for you." "Are you sure, dear?" Aylin stayed silent, not knowing how to respond to him. "Why does your heart say otherwise? I can hear it, you can hear it. Why are you ignoring what your heart is whispering to you?" Azimir probed and pulled her close until his breath fell on her lips. "Even if you ignore your feelings, I will not allow you to. You are mine as I am yours and it will be this way forever." The cover picture does not belong to me.

“Don’t be a hero,” he whispered. “Heroes die alone.” Jester, the god of death and misery goes back in time to take revenge against his previous reincarnation. Keiren Astaroth finds himself at death's door, forced to pay for sins he did not commit. The seven races fought for a throne, the highest seat in the universe. Trapped in the future, Keiren must live as Caedes Volkov, someone the 7 races want dead. If that wasn't enough? Keiren Astaroth was the son of Ifrit, the first primordial. He was the rightful heir to what Jester was essentially stripped of. The Forgotten Throne. *** A/N: Will start uploading again from the 25th of April

Update 23 MAR 2025: Hello there! First, let me say the reason I stopped uploading here for a while without warning. Not only did work absolutely kick my ass, I'm going to re-write TSWOF to match the styles of Echoes in the Snow and Godfall (coming out in April). That said, it will be a minute before I continue the uploads here, but I'll let you know when that happens. Until then, I hope you've enjoyed the sample up until this point! A young monster slayer begins his journey after many years in an isolated community. Fate, however, has other plans in mind as he quickly discovers that not everything is as he thought it should be. With these revelations, he begins to question the true nature of everything and everyone around him, but what he discovers is worse than he could ever imagine... far worse. UPDATE 27 OCT 2024: Hello there! While S1/ Vol. 1 is being uploaded, I'm converting a lot of the chapters from it to 1st Person when the Main Character (Thoma) is involved. (Chapters 1-17 already done, just bear with me! I'm doing like a million things at once :3 )

[COMPLETED.] [NEW BOOK COMING ON APRIL.] Defeated in war, Princess Swan, who has been relentlessly bullied her whole life and crippled by her stepmother and sister, is sent to be the bride of the King of the Beasts—Gale Stormfront—as a prize for his victory. Swan thought that the savage beast would eat her. She will be chewed until there is nothing but bones left in her. But what if Gale wants her to be a remedy for his constant rut instead? This is a tale of a crippled and timid princess and a beast king who is fated to turn into a mindless animal, desperately searching for his fated mate to cure his curse . - Author Note: This novel is a Werewolf novel, as the ML is an Alpha before he becomes the King of Beasts. It contains a lot of R-18 scenes for mature audiences only. Weak-to-strong female lead x doting-but-dark male lead. - Instagram: @foreverpupa

**RESUMING UPDATE IN APRIL 1** Li Wei has lived eleven lifetimes, each time reincarnated into a different world or era. Throughout each life, he has faced unique challenges—some as a warrior, some as a scholar, others as rulers, assassins, or monks. In his last moments of his eleventh life, a mysterious panel appears before him: "This will be your last reincarnation. When you die in this new world, your soul will perish and you will never be reincarnated again." Li Wei’s soul drifts into the void, knowing that this will be his final chance to achieve his greatest desire: immortality.

[WPC APRIL WINNER 2024] Lucas Voss was a normal adult in his late twenties. He doesn't know how or why but he got transmigrated as an extra inside of the novel he read till 5th volume. The problem for Lucas was that his life was in danger as soon as he entered the novel. Why? Because Lucas was transmigrated as the 4th Prince who is an extra and was about to die with an Illness that couldn't be cured. Not only that novel he transmigrated into was 'Cold-Blooded Emperor Rules.' The protagonist of that novel killed every member of the royal palace to become emperor of the empire. How will Lucas survive? Will he die like the extra that he is? or will he fight against fate to survive in this cold-blooded novel and become more than an extra? The only way to know is it read this novel! --- Support me one Pateron patreon.com/InkWaver_122

(This Story will Continue on April 1st) “A surprise?” The Prince scoffed. “And if I had died out there? You would have let me die as a prince who never knew his daughter existed.” Her smile didn’t falter. “I’m grateful you didn’t. So, my surprise still worked. And more than that, I suppose I got a surprise too… about your new arranged marriage, Your Grace.” Her nails pressed into her palms through the crumpled fabric of the handkerchief. She wouldn’t let herself crumble. Not now. Not after everything. She vowed to hold her composure—as the lady of the castle, the Marchioness of Ravenswood. === Duty over Desire. That was the mindset Elara Damaryon had set for herself when she accepted the marriage offer from the Prince, who didn’t believe in love and lived in the shadows of Valloria Kingdom. Coming from a disgraced baron’s family, Elara dedicated herself to becoming a worthy wife and the respected lady of Ravenswood Castle for the past four years. She worked tirelessly to remain devoted to the Prince, even though they had shared only one passionate night before he left for a war that would last four long years. After the long, gruelling battle, the Prince’s return as a hero turned into agony for Elara when he was bound by Royal Decree to enter an alliance marriage with a warrior princess. But... The Prince saw his wife, whom he married out of necessity, whom he once knew as a shy woman who never dared to defy him, had now become a strong woman who consumed his thoughts at every moment. For Elara, what she once saw as duty has become an undeniable desire when the Prince shows the affection she never knew he could have. In a kingdom where fate is whispered through ancient spells and the Moon Goddess watches in silence, Elara feels threatened when she receives a divine message about her daughter's safety. She must protect her legacy—not just as a mother, but as a woman who’s discovering more about her secret power and the salvation her love will bring. === This Novel is a Character-Driven Story with Slowburn Romance It has complex characters dynamic [WARNING MATURE CONTENT 18+] Please give this story a chance (^,^) WebNovel Spirity Awards 2025 Entry

Both April and Dean had been killed brutally by loved ones in their past life. April was fool allowing herself to be a puppet pushover by her step mother and stepsister. Dean had have his family's eyes on his fame and power resulting in him being ganged up against. They both died tragically but had chances to be reborn, rewriting wrong and revenging on their enemies.

The Auragmite, a powerful gem crucial to the survival of the Xenos, an alien race, was lost during a failed experiment and ended up on Earth, taking on the vessel of a human child named Rex. Desperate to regain the gem's power, the Xenos, led by King Carlos invaded Earth searching for the gem futilely, sensing its presence but unable to locate it. Meanwhile, Rex, having Auragmite inside him, survives the devastation caused by the Auragmite’s impact. While a little girl, April, saved by King Carlos, received some of his energy, becoming part Xenos and part human.

During April 12-1930, scientists in Russia conducted experiments on human body, results were obviously a failure. one day, a mysterious man offered them a help as he brought a pocket sized artifact, much similar to the Large Hadron Collider but more powerful. He called himself "Kaen", a human from an alternate universe, in search of a modern world, as he required nuclear radiation to power up the artifact. During December 1950, the project was finished and the nuclear reactors all powered it up, although the artifact exploded without any warning, the scientists got who got obliterated by it's radiation, only get resurrected in that process. After 20 years, as the residual radiation spread, people around the world regardless of age, socio-economic status, class and gender, few people had started awakening power abilities. August 23-1990, countless ability research centers came into existence, when people had started awakening abilities, the real world became unstable. Thus the his begins, as Jordan got bestowed new ability from an ancient being. Living multiple lives, as he unravels multiple worlds, therefore gaining a whole new purpose altogether. Jordan's life will never be the same.

Just when she thinks her normal everyday New York teenage girl life is filled with problems, April gets kidnapped by a vortex and is thrown in with a plausibly unstable archer alongside a ragtag group of outcasts in a crumbling dimension. What's more, she learns she's not human.

Warning: R-18+ Reverse Harem. Human×Vampire×Werewolf. It began with the moon. No one remembers exactly when it started inching closer. Only that it was subtle at first—a faint red tint across its surface that deepened with each passing year like a malevolent worm creeping in and carried a curse. The tides grew restless, and the night air thickened with a strange, electric weight. Animals became erratic and then humans began to change. Fevers swept through towns, leaving bodies writhing beneath the moonlight. Some recovered. Some died. But when they woke up, those who had survived were no longer humans. Bones twisted and snapped beneath their skin as limbs reshaped. Eyes sharpened with a feral glint. Howls tore from their throats. While others rose cold and still—hearts no longer beating but senses sharpened—the scent of blood became impossible to resist. Predators were awakened by the moon. Vampires and Werewolves. To assert dominance frequent battles ensued. The fight to claim better territorial lands on the earth was inevitable. Predators kill prey, and in their desperation, turn on each other. The rival clans of Bloodfang and Stormclaw would often wage wars with each other. In the center of the endless conflict, few surviving females were caught and met their inevitable end. It was a slow death spiral that quickly turned gruesome and uncontained. And, with a hollow birth rate during wartime, the endless bloodshed inevitably pushed the human population to the brink of extinction. With humanity teetering on the edge of collapse, the wolves and vampires were forced to face an uncomfortable truth: without humans, they too would die out. Out of desperation, a fragile truce was forged. In the year 2174, a three-way pack where wolves, vampires, and humans would coexist. The terms were simple: humans would be protected from unchecked slaughter, and in return, they would serve as the lifeblood needed to sustain both species. It had been a hundred and eighty years since the alliance formed, marking the year 2324. And now, Velvetiana was about to step into their world or rather, she was to step back into the world that had forgotten her. The sole crimson flower of the Corvinus Clan. Determined to live through her university life with a goal to graduate and crawl out from poverty, how will she deal with Blood Cardinals and Werewolf Alphas, who never cease to cause trouble for her like a swarm of frantic bees? The very bees that are out to suck the nectar from her blooming red flowers that is.

Reversed Harem. Beastmen X Queen Bee --- She was a mighty dragon. The problem is, she WAS a mighty dragon! “Ouch! Where am I? Huh? Is this… a cocoon?” No, wait. Why would she be in a fucking cocoon?! Nimue anxiously thought while struggling against the silken cage. “How, how did I end up on one... huh?!” Panic surged through her as she examined herself. She was no longer a majestic dragon, the embodiment of poison and flame. She was a... bee? How could this be? A measly, tiny bee with wings that fluttered in desperation to escape its prison. Her memories flickered like sparks in the dark, but the truth was clear. She had been transmigrated, and her current situation was a dreadful one at that. How will a once mighty being survive from the bottom of the food chain filled with fierce beasts that suddenly turns to beautiful men? "Wait what?!" --- WSA2025 Entry  #beasts #transmigration #beautyandbeasts

-updates: i will be currently on hiatus since i want to finish all my school work up until late april since graduation is close and i will be active on devianart and twitter posting drawings 1000 years into the future after demons from hell came through a portal and took over most of the planet a human born with ram horns and goat eyes was born. and through life he will try to seek his place in the world along with his partner another human whose half human as well supports his back. the only question is will their paths align or conflict and as the world births its will among the living beings to live and fight off the unwanted invaders. though there will be conflictions among the many so will it be living or death. Heads up +this will be a slow updating novel as i desire for long chapters that will be made sure at the best of my abilities to be smooth and well written +updating may take multiple weeks to multiple months a chapter as i have school and pretty busy +future plans for erotic chapters but i will not rush this for some fantasies and i have plans on it +i plan to add more

*Title:* Reborn for Revenge *Genre:* Urban Fiction, Thriller *Synopsis:* April, a brilliant and talented young woman, is brutally murdered by her own family members in a web of greed, deceit, and betrayal. But fate intervenes, and April is reborn, determined to seek justice and revenge against those who wronged her. As April navigates her new life, she discovers that her mother, a renowned artist, had left behind a trail of secrets and clues to help her uncover the truth. With the help of a mysterious ally, Dean Davis, a wealthy and powerful businessman with his own agenda, April sets out to reclaim her rightful inheritance and bring her family's dark secrets to light. But as April delves deeper into the world of wealth, power, and corruption, she realizes that her quest for revenge comes with a steep price. Will she be able to stay true to herself and her mission, or will the lure of power and wealth consume her? Reborn for Revenge: is a gripping urban thriller that explores themes of family, loyalty, power, and the true cost of revenge. Target Audience: Fans of urban fiction, thriller, and suspense novels, particularly those who enjoy authors like Wahida Clark, K'wan, and Tracy Brown.

When Ethan unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Finn, a penniless scholarship student at the luxurious Mixt Academy, devoid of talent, he is met with a quest: to strive to grow and develop among his peers in order to fulfil the dreams of Finn, the former owner of his body. Only by achieving this can he return to his own world. ___ Instagram: Doomate ___ Notice: This will resume April or first week of May. So yes, not dropped.

April 1945. The world is in flames. The Third Reich crumbles under the weight of war. In a dark bunker beneath Berlin, Adolf Hitler—once the most feared man in the world—faces his end. The footsteps of Soviet soldiers grow louder. The Reich is finished. He raises a pistol, presses it to his temple, and pulls the trigger. But death is not the end. When he opens his eyes again, there is no fire, no rubble—only a bright sky and the warmth of a mother’s embrace. He has been reborn as Erik Stein, the illegitimate son of a noble family known as the Smiths of the Kingdom. But instead of weapons, this family forges… cookware. A former tyrant, now a child of blacksmiths. A prodigy of war, surrounded by pans and kitchen knives. But history does not forget. As Erik’s dormant power awakens, so does his ambition. The weak will kneel, the strong will fall, and from the flames of iron, a new empire will rise. The world may have given him a second chance. This time, he won’t fail.

ON HIATUS: Hello! I am taking a small break from this story because of irl stuff, will continue this from April 2025 onwards! Exactly a month later! "Be my Empress Selena..." His emerald eyes looked at her with a pleading look. She started to soften after seeing him plead so earnestly but she reminded herself that she didn't want this! She didn't want to be an Empress! Most importantly he lied and then disappeared! Now he has the audacity to come looking for her! "Get out." She pointed at the door and then at him. He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards himself. "You can't get rid of me. You know how stubborn I am." Ming Yue was an ordinary office worker when she went into a novel she used to read, a steamy romance between Clara, the innocent illegitimate daughter of a count and the cold Northern Duke. Was she the heroine? No. Was she a side character? No. She was the damned villainess everyone hated! Being a former doormat she decided to embrace the villainhood in this life and live life on her terms. A leisurely life was what she wanted, maybe face-slapping her ex-fiance, the Northern Duke every now and then... But that all changed when she met him... Alex. She hired him to be her partner, but he intended to make that contract last a lifetime. She had no room to say no because he was the Crown Prince! Soon to be the Emperor!