Bitter Step

Waking up without warning in the middle of nowhere. No memory of what happened. You find yourself in an unfamiliar world, with its own customs, morals, and ways of life. How do you survive when you have nothing? How far would you go to stay alive? Would you be willing to sell or buy the unthinkable? Would you compromise your morals just to survive? What would you do if everything you thought you knew about yourself and your limits was put to the test?

Could waking up in a body not your own be the worst thing to happen? Perhaps not, or possibly yes. After all, a Prince is after me, and a Duke wants to marry me, but do I want either of them? And if everyone loves me, why did I die in the first place? Oh, and to add to it, the High Mage insists on unlocking my grand potential, but I've never been able to use magic. What to do?

A mighty cultivator of immortality is reborn in the modern city, knowledgeable in alchemy, skilled in artifact refinement, and versed in the art of formations. Watch as Chen Yuan dominates all challengers in the city and ascends to the pinnacle step by step.

[Beast Taming Sect, Family Cultivation, Farming Genre] A student who had yet to step into society suddenly transmigrated and became a junior of the Li Clan Beast Taming family, henceforth embarking on the path of cultivation. The story began with the Li family being forced to leave their ancestral lands. This is a cultivation epic of a Foundation Establishment family rising step by step!!!

In my previous life, I was half a move short and ultimately failed to reach the summit. Having traveled back to the past, this time... I want to become the strongest in this world! To become the strongest in this world, one only needs three simple steps: 1. Pick up a newly-transferred Demonic Sect Enchantress off the streets. 2. Subdue and vanquish the demon. 3. Take her cultivation technique for myself. Awesome! I'm already invincible! ———————— Years later, Yan Yu, who had earned the title of "the strongest," was interviewed on television: Host: To whom do you want to give thanks for your success today? Yan Yu: I'd like to thank a very important woman to me. Host (eyes lighting up): Oh, is she your wise and virtuous wife? Yan Yu: No, consider her a stepping stone, I suppose. Host (wiping sweat): Then... what about the other members of your team? They must have helped you as well, right? Yan Yu: ... How could there possibly be only one stepping stone on the path to godhood?

He is the most prestigious and mysterious man, the head of ZMI Agency's special agents. A person of immense influence. Just how influential? He says, find out for yourself! * She is a foreign-born master of criminal psychology, a psychological counselor at a correctional facility. A small fry who is always hungry for more. How small? She says, none of your business! * Zhan Se can't understand why, in just a short bathroom break, she was ensnared by such a cold, dignified, evil, domineering, awesome... a benefactor who is described with all the positive adjectives usually associated with the male protagonists in novels... What?!! She owed him six years ago? Not only did she owe him, but she also has a 6-year-old bun calling her mom? Holy moly! Since they both have a child together, who actually owes whom? ————————●Alternative Edition Introduction●———————— This is a guidebook for a nerdy girl's road to success. This is a must-have secret manual for marital roads. This is an encyclopedia on criminal psychology. This is the life journey of a woman who every man dreams of, working her way up. Urban marriage, rich family scandal, case tracking. All is revealed in "The Surprising Marriage Journey"… Indulgence is boundless, love and affection are reinterpreted! Nothing is the best, there is only better! Reading online novels, for the sense of satisfaction! Cracking melon seeds and peeling peanuts, sit in a row and taste together. Taste the power, color, fame, and wealth, and watch the various states of sentient beings with a smile. (Note: ① This book is one-on-one, absolutely clean, those who dislike the author and the author's writing style should avoid this pit) (Note: ② This book is purely fictitious, and there is no need to verify its authenticity. Reading the text comes with a lightning rod, no compensation for discomfort)

CAUTION : [TABOO] Betrayed by his most trusted soldier captain jack was killed, but when he thought it was all over he meet the soul of a man named Alex Eswald. Alex said to him "I will allow your soul to reincarnate in my body but on two conditions, you need to fulfill these conditions if not you will perish" "What are your conditions ?" "First you need to kill the bastard who betrayed me and get revenge for me" "Understandably, what is the second condition" "the second condition...you n-need to...to" "out with it" "you need to fuck..." "huh" "them all" "huh ?" "The second condition is that you need to fuck all those around me, but not just them, you need to fuck all the powerful women" "How am I supposed to do that ?" "Don't worry I will give you a gift that will help you in your journey, so do you accept and promise to fulfill those conditions ?" "I promise" follow jack as he becomes Alex through his journey to fuck all powerful women of his new world, it's not like he wanted it to happen, obviously, but you know, he had to since he promised. ======== Tags: Reincarnation - Smut - incest - incest Harem - No Yuri - No NTR (there might be netori) - Milf - Harem - Mature - R18 - Pregnancy - others races- Weak to strong *** Hello you all, I'm a new author and this is actually my first novel and I don't have that much experience so there might be some errors, but don't worry I will try to become better. I would like to be honest by saying right now that this novel is for me and fellows cultured peoples to enjoy. So, I assume that those that still remains in this place are all fellows cultured peoples. If you like the story, you should support it (you really should support) Release schedule: one chapter per day. Discord channel link : https://discord.gg/ygSAnYJu Patreon : p@treon.com/RAASD0

I am Ignus Nephilim. A mutated A.I. and creation of Chadron Keisler. I was once a software A.I. but my master bestowed me an arcane to create my flesh. Year 2401, when the energy detected 3 years ago had formed a portal that releases different types of creatures and classified it as "Arcane". My masters mission was to complete the artifact that cause this apocalyptic event in our world, their mission was lead to another world. "This is my token for you Ignus." This is my master Chadron last words before they go through the portal. [Infinite growth] This is my master's token, giving me an ability to grow without a limit. My mission was to maintain this world until they came back and to do it I must... Absorb every arcane and annihilate anything that threaten this world. I, Ignus Nephilim will make this world habitable once again.

As Celia Scarlett lies dying in the bitter biting snow, she makes a solemn oath... "I must avoid Prince Vitav in my next life!" But after rebirth, fate is determined to latch on, and she must work extra hard to escape impending doom, and unlock the secrets hiding in her first life...

In the glittering halls of royalty, power is often born from betrayal, and love can be a dangerous luxury. Gray Montclair, a woman forged by hardship and haunted by secrets, must navigate a treacherous world where family is both her greatest strength and her deepest wound. When the return of a long-lost loved one threatens to unravel the fragile peace between two kingdoms, Gray is thrust into the center of a storm that will test the bonds of loyalty, love, and forgiveness. With her enemies lurking in the shadows and her past refusing to let her go, Gray must decide how far she is willing to go to protect those she loves—even if it means confronting the bitter truth of her own bloodline. Amid whispers of betrayal, the clash of ambition, and the weight of a crown that was never meant to be hers, Gray discovers that the greatest battles are often fought within the heart.

In a world torn apart by magic, war, and ancient history, the lives of three unlikely heroes intertwine in ways they never imagined. Celia, a girl haunted by her resemblance to the Queen of Curses, longs for a place to belong. Despite the hatred she faces, her unyielding compassion drives her to protect the innocent, even at great personal risk. Kaiser, heir to the Asura Kingdom’s throne, has turned his back on his royal lineage. Cunning and emotionally guarded, he hides a heart scarred by betrayal and loss. As the shadow of a cruel cult looms larger, Kaiser's thirst for revenge threatens to consume him. Lucas Reinhardt, the God's chosen sorcerer with a haunted past, is a beacon of humor and courage to his friends. But beneath his carefree demeanor lies a soul deeply wounded by loss, making him fight harder to shield those he holds dear. As their paths converge, the trio must navigate a world of broken kingdoms, unspoken truths, and a rising darkness. With demons lurking in the shadows and a cult bent on destruction, their choices will shape not only their fates but the future of their world. The Last Step is a tale of resilience, revenge, and the fragile bonds of friendship forged in the face of despair. In a land where magic can both destroy and heal, can these three stand against the tide—or will their pasts drag them into the abyss?

Olivia is an orphan; her parents passed away in a car accident when she was three, and she was adopted into the family of Jeff Bezos. The family protected her and gave her all she needs; even her stepbrother didn’t allow any harm to come to her. She enjoyed her life until she grew older and thought Jeff's family was her real family because she lacked nothing. Not until their lost daughter was found did things start changing for her; she went through a h*ll

What would you do if you found yourself in a situation whereby you're forced to marry someone whom you know nothing about. someone who doesn't care about you at all? That is the exact situation Catherine Mckellen found herself. A young beautiful woman and daughter to a businessman finds herself between a rock and a hard place when she's forced to marry a billionaire CEO she knows nothing about. Dive in and discover how they both deal with each other even with their striking differences as they live under the same roof. will they be able to put up with each other?

I was reincarnated in a novel, yes, just as you hear it, but at least I was reincarnated as a handsome guy from one of the most important families in the empire; my life is already solved, right? I wish it was, the problem is that I was reincarnated as Arthur Reclesia, a useless bastard worthy of playing the villain who appears at the beginning to make the main character look good and then dies in a pathetic way, although if that was the only problem then it would be easy; just don't act like a jerk and that's it, but the Reclesia family I come from are not only traitors allied with the demons, but in the middle of the novel they are discovered and the whole family is massacred without leaving anyone alive. Damn, I didn't even finish reading the novel

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Growing up bullied and alone has made Benjamin bitter and full of rage but without an outlet. Until another world makes the mistake of summoning him. He has two choices. Adapt to another world and its rules or die. If Earth couldn't kill him, neither will a new world where he finally has a chance for revenge on those who made his life a living hell.

It all came all of a sudden. My father got remarried. And I got myself a sister. "Wait! My stepmother is kind. And rather rich." "My sister is the idol; I had always liked her for so long." [Just as a fan.] "And with that, my high school life took a massive turn." [I am a reincarnator and a genius to boot with an artist system.] [So, what do you think?] [Welcome to my story.]

In 1980, James Weller's plane crashes in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness, leaving him stranded in a frozen wasteland where survival feels impossible. Battling relentless cold, hunger, and the ever-present threat of predators, James scavenges what he can from the wreckage and sets out on a harrowing journey to find rescue. Along the way, he faces brutal challenges, including a deadly encounter with wolves and the haunting loneliness of isolation. When he stumbles upon an abandoned weather station, James fights to get an old radio working, risking everything to send out a distress call. As the Arctic closes in around him, survival becomes a desperate test of endurance and willpower.

The Mahabharata: A Timeless Epic of Power, Betrayal, and Destiny Imagine a world where gods walk among men, where kingdoms rise and fall in the shadow of ambition, and where a devastating war reshapes the destiny of humanity. The Mahabharata is not just a story—it's a labyrinth of intrigue, moral dilemmas, and timeless wisdom. At the heart of the tale lies a bitter feud between two rival clans—the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Bound by blood yet torn apart by greed and jealousy, their battle for the throne of Hastinapura becomes the central axis around which an epic unfolds. Within this sprawling narrative, we encounter a blind king, a queen with a heart full of vengeance, a warrior cursed with immortality, and a teacher torn between loyalty and duty. The story crescendos into the Kurukshetra War, an apocalyptic conflict that forces heroes to confront their deepest fears and make unimaginable sacrifices. The Bhagavad Gita, a divine discourse between the warrior Arjuna and Lord Krishna, offers profound insights into life, duty, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. But this isn't just a tale of war—it's a tapestry woven with love stories, philosophical debates, supernatural events, and human emotions that resonate across the ages. In every twist and turn, the Mahabharata challenges us to question the nature of right and wrong and leaves us pondering: How far would you go to claim your destiny? This is not just a story; it’s a journey into the soul of humanity. Dare to step into its world, and you’ll never look at life the same way again.

This is a story about Shade Wolf who is fairly young for an elf who learns to use special abilities called Psionics (that's all you know so far) (I'm going to make at least one more called Dimension Walkers Second Step.) I'm going to try to publish 2 or 3 chapters per week ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ Includes: Suicide

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She returns with a plan in mind. He doesn't remember the past for being so hurtful. The ice cream will be the rope that binds them until the memories come to light. The truth of an event will create scars and will make them doubt who to love. A young woman and a boy tied by the sweetness of ice cream and the rancor of the past.

Opening eyes, Aria's world gets upside down when she forgets everything, only to realize that she was more than a mere person. She was once the great icy empress but now she has to tread a world of danger and deceit. Armed with her special powers, as well as some fragments of sad memories of her past, Aria finds herself right in the heart of the fight for power. As she rises to the upper realm, she attracts attention from various factions that seek to control or eliminate her, some... helping her. Can Aria find out the truth and take her revenge before it's too late? or... was everything was going on as she planned. Find out everything while seeing how was her journey, and how she was able to achieves happiness she never hoped.

Bitter sugar.

Hayato Yamamura, a 16-year-old boy, is trying to cope with the divorce of his parents. Living with his father, Taro, has been challenging, but Hayato has grown accustomed to their quiet life together. However, their world is turned upside down when Taro his Dad announces his remarriage to Rina, a woman with three daughters Natsumi, Erika and Naomi. Hayato must now adapt to a new family dynamic, sharing his father's attention and living space with his step-sisters. As Hayato navigates this unfamiliar challenges.

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Chen Yang, an ordinary and unimpressive student, struggles in the bitter sea of academics. By chance, he acquires the mysterious Genius Learning System. This system was like a treasure trove of wisdom, possessing a vast store of knowledge and unique learning modes. It can create an exclusive program according to Lin Yu's learning situation, whether it is obscure mathematical formulas or long literary chapters, can be presented in a lively and interesting way, so that Lin Yu is mesmerized and immersed in learning. With the help of the system, Lin Yu's grades begin to soar, gradually moving from the bottom of the class to the top. However, his metamorphosis is met with concern and suspicion from all sides. While some see him as a role model to be emulated, others question his shortcuts, and some are even jealous of him. At the same time, Lin Yu discovers a huge secret behind the system, which seems to be connected to a mysterious scientific research organization. He is faced with a choice: should he continue to use the system to chase the top, or should he uncover the truth, even if he may lose this powerful help? In this tangle of learning and growth, interests and truth, Lin Yu embarks on a journey full of unknowns and challenges, and every step he takes will profoundly affect his own destiny as well as the pattern of the entire educational world.

Zach, a 23-year-old with a bitter edge, awakenes like few do at 23 and spirals into a world with energy manipulators known as Conduits, or as the GGC refers to them Generators. Shaped by the unfair circumstances of his birth and then life, he forges an unapologetic path, leaving chaos in his wake. As his power grows, he sets his sights on the world's leaders, governments, and degenerates dismantling the established order and entering in a new age of Chaos. With every step, Zach inches closer to his ultimate goal: a world where Conduits aren't seen as mere lab rats but as the elites of humanity. His path is of an individual despite his villainous goals, he makes alliances with those who would stand against him in the future, slowly eating away at their chances of defeating him by the time they realise who and what he is. Watch as he makes discovery after discovery, both finds, hunts and forges powerful artifacts, upgrades and evolves his talents and gear aswell as witnessing his cunning nature as he infiltrates the organisations that will block his path in the future and tear them down from the inside. Warning: It gets messy so if your not a fan of blood, profanity, gore and brutal executions then I advise you not to read at all. P.s, I haven't decided on where to take the romance aspect of Zach so until further notice you can expect there to be at most mild flirting with random characters. Nothing too crazy. Thanks for reading ^_^