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The bard Pino King unexpectedly obtained a Lord Core. He had intended to be a benevolent ruler, but the demands of the Lord Core were unyielding: he had to exploit his subjects in order to level up. Well, there was no helping it—lazy fools, rise and get to work!

Li Mei was living an ordinary life with her parent until an event unfolds in her life and takes her on an unexpected adventure

Jin Yuung Lee a misfortune of the most powerful family the Lee family. Died because of a road accident before getting a second chance becoming an agent and travel different world. This novel will had genderbend on it. [ the cover is not mine. ]

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

After the Kingdom of Runalond united the world 500 years ago, its signature Rune Art became a part of citizens’ everyday lives. No matter one's identity or status, all children at the age of 16 are granted the right to study at a Rune Art Academy in order to secure a place in society. However, one region is an exception. Lostburg, inhabited by outcasts, scoundrels, and rejects, is a large town completely abandoned by any form of law and support from the kingdom. Though poor and uneducated, it remains a relatively comfortable place to live... if you know how. Nathan Modernson, a young boy born and raised in Lostburg, has never met his mother and lives a humble life alongside his rogue father. With his wits of speech and mindfulness of the environment, he believes nobody knew how to live freely and happily in Lostburg more than him. Just when Nathan thinks this is as far as his life goes, one ordinary day, his father suddenly asks him a simple yet peculiar question. Nathan’s seemingly careless response, changed him, and possibly the entire world, forever.

From Mundane Office Worker to Relentless Survivor: Kai's Journey Begins Anew! [Disclaimer: Female Main Character If you do not like females being the main character this book is not for you. Also, if you only like the typical arrogant characters that never have any emotional development this is not for you.] Kai Richards led an ordinary life as a bank employee until an extraordinary phenomenon altered their destiny forever. The appearance of enigmatic towers brought about a ruthless transformation - Kai became an Awakened, a designation bestowed upon them by the government. In this new world, ordinary citizens like Kai were deemed dispensable. However, a fatal encounter with a formidable Rank B creature inside a lowly Rank D dungeon changed everything. In a twist of fate, Kai is granted a second chance, sent back three years into the past. Armed with a resolute determination to survive, they embark on an arduous quest to acquire every skill and knowledge necessary for a fresh lease on life. No longer a disposable pawn thrown into the perilous depths of the Tutorial Towers, Kai seeks to reclaim their agency and defy their predetermined fate. Join Kai on an exhilarating odyssey as they navigate the intricacies of this transformed reality, honing their survival prowess and uncovering the secrets that lie within the towering structures. Prepare for a gripping tale of redemption, self-discovery, and the unyielding pursuit of a brighter future against all odds. Thank you Snoring_Panda for the new cover! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/3AgVEvvrbK

What if our protagonist suddenly finds herself surrounded by the characters of her favorite novel series Sherlock Holmes in the present century? Yeah that's basically the story, protagonist is dazai kinnie(if you know what I mean) so there would be some depressive stuff.

A story of adventure and discovery. A story of bonds and fellowship. A story of mysteries and mantras. A story of a world only the brave dare to brave. The adventure of a happy young man, brave and strong. A lover of fun, one who understand the beauty of creation. A creature shrouded in enigma, as deep as the universe. The pursuit of mankind and all creatures in existence. A game of survival, a struggle for dominance. A contest of the brave.

Japan, 2024. Ren Takamura has always been an easy target—small, weak, and used to being pushed around. When Kenta Yamazaki, a well-known delinquent (or is he?), forces him to do his homework, Ren finds himself trapped under his control. But as their interactions grow, Ren starts to question everything—Kenta’s intentions, his own limits, and whether he’s truly powerless. Is this just another case of bullying, or is there something deeper beneath the surface? Will Ren break free, or will this unexpected bond change him forever?

Mr. Green is a former yakuza leader who arrives in Romania, where he will become a detective and help solve several cases, some funny, others in which his very life is at stake.

Max was sent to a different world with a virtual gaming club system attached to him. Follow his journey to become the best gaming expert in this world. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Qhuartz, pemukiman kecil yang memiliki masa lalu kelam didatangi oleh seorang pemuda dari antah-berantah.

Luna's first life was sad and lonely to the point that she ended it all, but when she is reborn as a moon elf in another world she thinks that maybe things will be different this time around. She has loving parents and her fellow moon Elves supporting her from behind. What does this world have to offer her and will she raise to the challenges that await her. Join her on her journey as she heals past wounds and finds her chosen path in this new world WARNING - Suicidal thoughts and actions present within this novel. If this effects you please reach out to the suicide hotline. WARNING - Child abuse present within this novel. WARNING - Suggested child sexual abuse present within this novel WARNING - Sexual Assault present within this novel. I work full time so I won't be able to update as much as I would like but I will try to be more consistent with my updates moving forward. Enjoy!

"Are you ready to meet him?"he asked again with smirk on his face. "Yeah I am ready," I said while finishing pancakes and taking dishes to wash. He took his phone and dialled a number and said, she has agreed to meet you but if you ever hurt her you will suffer the consequences" he threatened him.

[Being an orphan and working as a maid wasn't something one dreamt about. As if deprivation wasn't enough, Bismika had to suffer bullying at school. When a certain blue-eyed boy showed interest in her, she misunderstood him as her knight in shining armor. A little did she realize that, she was pulled toward a burning pyre.] .......... “I-I wanted to t-tell-“ I was cut short with a loud thud of the tray. “Here is your order, Sir,”- the waitress seductively placed the frappe. “Thanks,”- he gave an alluring smile. This was the first time I saw him smiling today. “Have you decided on the order yet, Ms. Indecisive?”- the waitress's boring tone rang through my ears. I was stunned at her rudeness. I looked at the pair of blue orbs sitting in front of me. He looked unbothered! The mistreatment of the waitress towards me was all normal to him! Well! A loser like me never deserved a charmer like him. It was time to burst my dream bubble. “I won't take anything,” somehow I managed to speak. “You can excuse yourself.” The waitress left not before giving me a disgusting look and another lustful glance toward him. I was done. “Sorry to waste your time. But, don't worry. I won't waste more. Thanks for coming,”- I didn't wait for his response. Leaving the café, I let my tears fall. He just used me for his pleasure! I felt broken. Suddenly 2 strong hands grabbed my arms and the next moment I was shoved to an empty alley. I stared at those ocean blue eyes, hard to read as always. “A simple 'sorry' isn't good enough for wasting my time. I deserve compensation.” And before I could respond, his lips were on mine and started devouring me like a beast.

Some time ago the earth was attacked by abnormalities, mankind defended itself and rebuilt what were once cities. Some time later there were many disappearances of people who left no trace, the reason why the government launched a confidential project. Among those who disappeared was the sister of our protagonist, Haruto Tanaka, who at the site of the disappearance left only a trace. A circle on the floor surrounded by various scribbles. Our protagonist after the time will not stop looking for clues to help him find his sister but soon after he will find a letter which will mention the end of all life among the branches of time.

Just built different, is it? Well, maybe this'll teach ya some humility! (I've already seen how it plays out. And I'm the one that's different.)

The same old story of reincarnation in a different world with my own set of twists. Follw Syllia's journey in a fantasy world and finding love.

Who hasn’t had issues with their parents? Arguments at lunch. About what we want to do in the future. Complaints about poor academic performance. What should our ideal partner be like? Hmm. ... I promise you you won't see that in this story, or so Ernest thinks, having recently lost his parents and now having to be controlled by the lower branches that he solemnly swore never to call home.

The world is an ever-changing place. Right now, the world is truly changing, either from the worst or for the best. In the year 2450, humanity has enter the world of the future but suddenly, the world shook and rumble for an unknown reason. This earthquake has a Richter magnitude scale of 10. Which is the strongest earthquake in the time of humanity as all believed to be mortifying turned to the worst. The earthquake is also known as 'Super Quake' rumbled the entire earth that lasted for 5 months. Fortunately for humanity, we have developed enough technological resources to launch 3/4th of the population to space but the 1/4th who has been left on Earth, unfortunately,  faced an inevitable death As belief to be the end of mankind, everybody has thought that the earth has ended but as they continue to observe from far away, they saw the earth increase in size forming new tectonic plates and new land began to develop mysteriously expanding earth. Humans continue to observe the earth and like 5 months pass, the Super Quake has finally ended and the earth is now the size of Jupiter making it a new super planet. Seeing that the world has become quiet again, the humans in space returned to their homeland only to find out that not only has almost every man-made infrastructure fallen to ruin, the new landmass formed by the quake made new materials that has never been discovered by humans and not only that,  creatures have evolved to monsters that feed on flesh. These monsters are variants of mutation and evolution. Countless casualties had occurred in the first years of humanity but as we continue to discover and learn about the new materials and monsters, humanity had finally given a foothold to restart again by building a new and more advanced civilization that plans on subjugation to all monsters that may come to a threat to humanity. 60 years have passed, the world has changed since then. Kal a sixteen-year-old Filipino teenager has lived alone ever since his father mysteriously disappears in a hunt. He didn't have any money or job to cope with his daily expenses so, at a young age, he decided to register as a hunter. He has no good background, education, or talent at all, no one had dared to help him so he remained alone. This made hunting harder, he almost died countless times by average monsters and even the weakest ones would cost him a broken bone or two. Because of his bad record, he was considered the weakest hunter and became a laughing stock to all the hunters causing him to suffer more than he had already been. One normal day, while hiking in the mountains, he stumbled upon a mysterious crystal. After obtaining this crystal, he heard a soft bell ringing in his head, [HUNTER REGISTERED, WELCOME HUNTER KAL] A mysterious window panel suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Jane was a horror lover. But, despite her love towards horror movie, she had not had any encounter with the astral beings herself. However, when she moved to her new dormitory, she made herself a new friend. A ghost, to be exact. And a handsome one, too. But, there was something suspicious with this ghost. He was too...human. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "As the Princess of our clan, you deserve to command the Seventh Advisor and The White Army. May you bring peace upon those who are visible and invisible." "..." A princess? Don't joke with me! "Just accept it. It's not bad, though." A certain someone nudged my elbow as he grinned teasingly. "You will be the only princess who has two prince consorts." The older one spoke calmly. "My dear princess, will you build your own harem now?" His eyes flashed with dangerous glint. Harem?! Screw you! I suddenly felt that these two men were only here to cause me troubles. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *This story is pure fiction. There are some NSFW contents inside, so if you are under 17, please, don't read this novel. Note: Please, consider to review or comment this story when you read this *doing a 90-degree bow down Disclaimer: The cover is not mine.

In the family of the Homacs: an ancient and noble race akin to vampires, morphing night marks the dawn of adulthood. it is a celebration of identity, srength and legacy, where each young Homac transforms into their true form, solidifying their place within the royal hierarchy. For Hara, the daughter of one of the most powerful royal families, this night should have been a moment of honor. instead, it becomes a nightmare. Instead, it becomes a nightmare. Instead of transforming into the elegant and fearsome form of her kin, Hara morphs into something more sinister: a Dire Kind. Feared and shrouded in legend till date, the Dire Kind is a dangerous hybrid of Homac and a forgotten, destructive lineage. Their mere spells doom for the Homacs who will want her gotten rid of, for the Dire Kind's instincts eventually spiral out of control, driving them to hunt down Homacs. Now Hara is faced with an impossible choice: find a way to suppress or rid herself of her cursed form or become the greatest threat to the family and race after the love she never had.

A boy named Johnathan Naval, was abandoned at birth. John was thrown on the streets by his parents. He has been living on the streets for 5 years now, but meet a 'kind man'who helped him, and gave him 'a place called home', he was wrong he was taken to a place where police had no knowledge of, a place where drug dealers could roam the streets free, due to this Johnathan develop his crazy personality, because of the way he was treated, where he craves the endless excitement of torture, that he is able to infect.One Day John meets a girl will she be able to change him?

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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...