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Astor Valenford was born a noble, the second son of a prestigious family of dukes. Many might think he was born with a silver spoon, but the reality was quite different. At the tender age of ten, Astor witnessed a younger brother challenge the talent of the Valenford's firstborn. It was then that his mother decided to end the life of that young son of hers, to pave the way for her eldest son. Upon witnessing this, Astor realized the cruel reality and that his only means of survival was to avoid being a threat to his older brother. Thus, Astor lived for years, acting uselessly—at least, until news arrived that changed his objectives.

Notice: This will be a long, long story so it will be a slow burn for at least the first two arcs. But if you are in interested in a long wide-ranging story I hope you will read Description: Moving past the death of his only friend and teacher. Orb heads into the world to find a way to die happy and fulfilled. though the boy who lives in the present carries the weight of something that lived in the past. A curse, a blessing, a legacy. The story of those who carry things they should never of had to, and the choices of their lives which effect them of them and the world as a whole. Three chapters a week. link to cover artist: https://www.fiverr.com/winda_chu?source=inbox Usually, somewhere between 2000 and 3000 words per chapter.

In a world where magic thrives and shadows linger, Changra Leville is a boy haunted by a fractured past. One moment, he’s navigating the mundane struggles of high school; the next, he’s thrust into a realm teetering on the edge of ruin. Armed with a mysterious crimson dagger that feeds on his emotions, Changra must confront a destiny he never asked for—one that could bring salvation or destruction. As whispers of forgotten gods and ancient prophecies surface, Changra discovers that the greatest battles are not always fought with steel, but within the heart. Will he rise to the challenge or be consumed by the darkness he fears most? Changra blinked as a small, green, fox-like creature with caterpillar legs padded toward him, its glowing tongue flicking the air. “What... even are you?” Changra asked, leaning back cautiously as it let out a melodic chirp. The creature tilted its head and chirped again, louder this time. It darted forward, brushing against his leg. “Okay, no. Boundaries! Haven’t you ever heard of personal space?” Changra yelped, stumbling back and nearly tripping over a glowing mushroom. The creature trilled happily, circling him with what seemed like the world's most confident caterpillar swagger. Changra sighed, rubbing his temples. Great. I’ve been here for less than a day, and I’m already the unofficial babysitter for alien fox bugs. Author's Note: Hi! This is going to be my first ever WebNovel. I'll take any suggestions, and eventually, I'll create a discord that everyone can chat up in and give ideas as the story goes on. This is a work of fiction that draws upon the idea of transportation into another world. This is a completely original story, with completely original characters. Chapters Released Every Other Day! (At the moment)

On a school field trip, Leny, a lonely high school student who has never experienced parental love or friendship, has his life cut short. A terrible bus accident and a blinding light serve as his unanticipated entryway to Velmora, a realm where everything is charged with magical energy. Follow Leny—Oren—as he changes from a lonely outcast to a possible important figure in Velmora's complex political system.

A light has appeared in the Abyss, and after a while, that light has turned into a crystal.

Amid an unprecedented global catastrophe, Aris has been left alone in the world. With only one goal, he works tirelessly to discover the secret of the Split. But when he inadvertently ends up trapped on the other side of reality, he’s plunged into a world of monsters, magic and swords where he has to struggle for his life, in a place where power is king. A black sheep among the others, will Aris find the secrets he needs to return home to a life of poverty, or will his newfound power change the person the he will become?

For many people, this word is not strange. For many people, light is everywhere. But some people have never seen the light. This story is about how he found his own light.

Light created a new vessel that was gifted with consciousness. The place where this happened was inhabited by creatures of darkness from the very beginning. Would the Vessel be able to understand the rules of this world fast enough to defend itself from the dangerous beasts that were just waiting to taste the power of the light?

what if you where not chosen or gifted to be a hero and had to be used from a young age to achieve a goal? going through towns, kingdoms of different races, having to fight to survive and the arrogant have the power to be arrogant. that’s the story of Mei messenger a puppet in the hand of his older sister Zinia going through through a war to win a war of three different sides. Nothing is easy as one’s strength can sometimes be nothing in a situation and death is everywhere. a world where the world soul is imbedded into someone mind with each having a different understanding of. meeting people is a gamble and closing an eye to sleep is a dangerous decision if in the wrong place since monsters, false deities, vampire and even humans can kill you in a war where hope is a small light in endless darkness.

In the year 2115, a supernatural event occurred that gave half of the population abilities. Skip ahead a couple decades, there was a girl named Akari. She was the daughter of the strongest person on the planet. Everything was going smoothly until her family split apart because of unknown reasons. From there, a whole bunch events occur that make her stronger. Many people will try to keep her from reaching her goal. Will she overcome it or give in?

Matthew Oliver is the CEO of one of the world's most influential companies, a man with a cold and calculating facade whose true identity is hidden in the shadows of the underworld. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Evelyn LaMont, a young ex-wife of a wealthy heir, who finds herself struggling to rebuild her life after an abusive marriage. After an unexpected encounter in a hospital, Matthew and Evelyn's destinies begin to intertwine in an increasingly intense way. As secrets are revealed and unexpected connections arise, the two are forced to confront their own wounds and hidden desires.

When a young sickly boy is struck by lightning whilst in a pool of unknown chemicals he emerges with enhanced physique and later uncovers that he has lightning speed. He isn't the only one that discovers this and he is now on the run from the government trying to find his source of power

What will you do when a fun journey from your trip back to your University becomes your nightmare ? Liam a young, energetic and intelligent boy who didn't used to try hard as compared to his peers. He was very lazy and watched his friends study. But an answer to his question from his friend hit as a wave. It changed his perception entirely. " True happiness can never last " an answer given to his question by his friend who always used to compete with him changed him. He tried to strive harder than before to earn the attention of his competitor but to no avail. His friend stopped competing with him seeing his freedom and his own locked wings which was locked due to his own pride. Seeing this Liam also stopped his futile efforts and effects of time slowly begins to show. In a trip back to university they met a fatal accident which Liam was destined to die. Even having limited time he showed his true feelings breaking the previous barriers. However he wasn't only destined to die but to reincarnate with his memories intact. What will the author put in here now?

Forged in Light follows Kaelan, a powerful warrior determined to rid the world of darkness and evil. As the strongest person in the universe, Kaelan has already defeated the dreaded Demon Lord, but the journey does not end there. With each victory, he grows stronger, ready to face increasingly powerful foes who threaten the balance of reality itself. In a world ravaged by powerful demons and dark forces, Kaelan and his companions—Talia, Lyra, Arion, and others—must confront enemies who control time, space, and the very fabric of existence. From the manipulative Time Weaver, who can twist fate itself, to the reality-warping Voidbinder, who seeks to erase all, Kaelan’s path is fraught with peril. As he faces these challenges, Kaelan is pushed to his limits, but with each battle, he grows stronger, his light shining brighter against the encroaching darkness. However, the true test lies ahead—the Deathbringer, a being of unimaginable power, stands as the final challenge. To defeat it, Kaelan must unlock his full potential, reaching god-like strength in a desperate battle to protect the world and his loved ones. Forged in Light is a story of strength, unity, and the will to fight against the odds. As Kaelan faces each formidable foe, he is reminded that while darkness may come in many forms, the light of hope and friendship is the strongest weapon of all. The journey is long, and the stakes are higher than ever, but Kaelan's unwavering resolve will carry him toward the ultimate battle for the future of the universe.

Warning: This book contains explicit content and is intended for mature readers only. James, a forty-two-year-old successful businessman, and Jude, a carefree twenty-three-year-old IT specialist, may seem like an unlikely pair at first glance. However, when the two strangers meet at one of James's friend's clubs, sparks fly and they agree to have a weekend of passion and fun. Their weekend together is filled with so much pleasure and excitement as they explore each other's bodies and sexual desires. James and Jude indulge in their deepest fantasies and desires. As the weekend comes to an end, they both go back to their separate lives but find themselves unable to forget about the wild and passionate time they shared. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and they both realize that they have awakened a lust that cannot be quenched in each other. Their lust for each other only grows stronger with each encounter, and they find themselves constantly craving more of each other's touch and presence. Their sexual escapades become more adventurous and kinky, pushing the boundaries of pleasure and satisfaction. Despite their age difference and different lifestyles, James and Jude find solace and excitement in each other's arms. Their connection goes beyond physical attraction, as they discover a deep emotional bond that keeps them coming back for more. As they continue to explore their desires and fantasies together, James and Jude find themselves caught in a whirlwind of passion and lust that shows no signs of slowing down. Their weekend of passion has turned into a steamy and exhilarating affair that neither of them can resist.

Pearl is the only daughter of the Smith family who arranged a marriage between Tony and she Pearl. Even though Pearl is 4 and Tony is two years older than her, they inescapably have feelings for each other. Pearl is the only girl in her family, an9 d having 5 older brothers. She is carefree, but Tony is the sole heir and only child of his family. So he has a lot of responsibilities to shoulder . And since their families were the powerful families in the country, they were a good match. But fate plays a hateful trick on the causing them to separate. On the day they were, they'd met under a sacred tree they planted when they first met as kids. And on that night, it was a rare red moon causing the sacred treez to bloom.They promised each other to come back 10 years later under the same tree. What will happen 10 years later when they meet

The air was thick with smoke and the scent of blood, heavy enough to choke her as she clung to the shadows. She’d grown up within these walls, the stone corridors of her family’s stronghold, where she’d always been the quiet one, the unassuming Luminary, watching her kin wield their power over the wolves below with an iron fist. Tonight, the fortress shook under the force of rebellion. A war-cry echoed nearby, and she shivered, feeling the ground tremble as wolves overthrew the guards in waves, the very magic that had once bound them broken. The legends always said that the Luminaries were untouchable, but here they were—falling, one by one, as the stronghold became a grave. She ducked into an alcove, her back pressed against the cold stone, heart racing as her mind fought to make sense of the chaos. The Luminaries’ rule was absolute; they controlled everything and everyone with invisible threads of power. They were feared, revered—and yet, she knew what had been done in her family’s name. The iron discipline, the cold cruelty that had been deemed necessary, even just. But now, face to face with what that cruelty had cost, she felt a hollowness settle in her chest. A shadow appeared at the end of the hall. She stiffened, recognizing him immediately. He was the one from the old stories, the one who had somehow resisted the Luminaries’ control, a man of a bloodline immune to her family’s magic. His eyes, dark as midnight, swept the corridor before falling on her. In that moment, every instinct told her to run, but her body wouldn’t move, caught between dread and a strange sense of fate. He stopped before her, and his gaze bored into her, assessing, calculating. “So,” he said finally, voice cold. “This is where they hid the last of you.” She swallowed, lifting her chin. “I… I didn’t ask for any of this.” “Didn’t you?” His words were sharp, cutting through the chaos. “How convenient. That’s what they all say when they’re caught.” The accusation stung, but she kept her gaze steady. “Not everyone deserves to die.” His lips curled in a bitter smile. “Spoken like a true Luminary. Even now, you cling to the lies they fed you.” The weight of his anger was palpable, filling the air around them. She could feel his fury like a storm, a hatred so raw it burned her. And yet, as he glared at her, she saw a flicker of hesitation, a crack in the armor he wore so tightly. She didn’t know that, in her softness, she held a power she didn’t understand—a quiet magic, subtle but unyielding, that drew him in against his will. He closed the distance between them, his hand gripping her arm firmly. “The others will die,” he murmured, his tone edged with finality. “But you, you’re coming with me. You’re too dangerous to be left alive, but maybe you’re just valuable enough to be kept breathing.” Her heart hammered, the weight of his words settling over her as he pulled her forward, binding her fate to his, a captive of the very rebellion that had destroyed her family.

Kano dies on an empty stomach and is reincarnated into another world where fighting is a habit. Can Kano overcome this great obstacle?

In the ruins of a shattered kingdom, a warrior stands at the edge of despair. Betrayed by fate and ravaged by war, Crius, a warrior forged from many hardships , makes a desperate choice to end his suffering at the foot of a mystical stone. But instead of death, he is reborn. Awakening in a strange world where magic defies reality and power is etched into the soul, Crius discovers a new purpose: unlocking the mysteries of his past, mastering the secrets of light within his bloodline, and gathering shards of unimaginable power. Each step forward unravels a destiny entwined with ancient prophecies, devastating truths, and a battle that could end existence itself.

Vesper, a high school student, carries the heavy burden of trauma and phobia, stemming from the multiple assaults she has witnessed and endured. Her past experiences have left her with debilitating Androphobia (fear of men) and Hephephobia (fear of being touched), making it impossible for her to interact with others, except for her childhood friend, Mia. Vesper's life takes a complicated turn when she catches the attention of the school's most eligible bachelor, Ethan, the son of one of the city's top five influential families. As Ethan's gaze falls upon Vesper, she is convinced that he, like all the others, has ulterior motives for getting close to her. Determined to maintain her distance, Vesper keeps Ethan at arm's length, despite his persistent efforts to win her trust. Meanwhile, Vesper's godbrother, Liam, harbors a deep, unrequited love for her. Liam's feelings are genuine, but Vesper's past traumas have rendered her incapable of reciprocating his emotions. Lyra, Ethan's childhood friend, is caught in the middle, as she secretly harbors feelings for Ethan, further entangling the complex web of relationships. As Vesper navigates her treacherous emotional landscape, she must confront the weight of their gazes – the suffocating attention from Ethan, the longing stares from Liam, and the concerned looks from Mia. Will Vesper find the strength to overcome her phobias and learn to trust again, or will the weight of their gazes crush her? *Genre:* Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance *Themes:* Trauma, Phobia, Trust, Love, Friendship, Self-discovery *Target Audience:* Young adults who enjoy complex, character-driven stories with a touch of psychological suspense.

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Eva Bennett, a struggling fashion designer on the brink of financial ruin, is cornered into accepting a contract marriage with the cold and powerful billionaire, Logan Montgomery. Their marriage is a business arrangement designed to bolster Logan's image for a critical merger, but Eva quickly realizes she is nothing more than a substitute for Logan's lost love, Sophia, who left him for his brother. Despite the icy reception and emotional distance, Eva harbors a deep, unspoken love for Logan, hoping that one day he might return her affections. As the months pass, Eva’s quiet resilience begins to crumble under the weight of Logan’s indifference and the constant presence of Sophia, who re-enters their lives to further complicate matters. When Eva discovers she’s pregnant, it becomes the final straw, and she decides to leave Logan, determined to reclaim her life and independence. However, fate takes a turn when Eva’s success in the fashion world starts attracting attention, including Logan’s. But as Logan tries to win her back, Eva must decide whether to trust him again.

There's only Two things matter in this world. Do and Don't

Over three millennia after 'The Battle of the Heavens', the sapient races have rebuilt what was once destroyed, carving out a piece of the world for themselves. But make no mistake, monsters rule the land, children of the past chaos. Humans are confined within prisons of their own making, but hope is not lost. From the sky's scar, a mystical energy empowers certain humans to become mages and fight back against the onslaught. Growing up in such a world, Alex faces trials and adversaries that will either make him or break him. Left an orphan, only his younger siblings keep him moving forward. What role does he play in deciding this world's future? How much is he willing to sacrifice for his goals? Only Lumen knows. *** Note from Author: This book will be a slow burn. The MC will spend a significant amount of time powerless. Just a heads up. The world is from the future. *** Credit to TAKAYSU for the Book Cover Art Check out my other book, Trifecta of Realms: The Last Sentinel NA Book on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95590/eclipsed-light