The Abbot'S Gambit

Octavius, deceived by his friends, embarks on a perilous quest to prove his father's innocence, only to suffer a tragic fate alongside his sister. Their quest ends in devastating loss, and Octavius misses the chance to discover his essence, rendering him powerless. As he faces the abyss, spiritual entities offer him a chance to reincarnate, but Octavius refuses, consumed by a burning desire for revenge against those who destroyed his family. The entities caution him that his loved ones have already reincarnated, living better lives, and urge him to follow suit. Yet, Octavius resolutely declines, saying, "What use is a new life if I keep running from my problems?" The entities are taken aback by his unwavering determination, having never encountered a spirit who refuses to escape their troubled past. They warn him about the evil being that now seeked to be reincarnated in his old body, but that only motivated him. He believed In the saying - to defeat a monster, you have to be twice as monstrous. Embracing his fate as The Phantom's Gambit, they traverse the shadowy path of retribution, their identities blur, secrets unravel, and the line between savior and monster fades. This is a tale of darkness and redemption, where justice is a blade, and revenge is the only way forward. AN-: Read my pinned review if you want to have an idea of what “The Phantom’s Gambit” is about.

Artemis Starke has been burdened with the final wish of his father- that he might be married and live a happy life. But their noble family has no means to accomplish this wish. He seeks an audience with the King, that a gamble might succeed and his hand would be accepted. As he expects, this offer is surely granted. The Demon Spirit lurking in his gaze made it so. Shadows tremble in the depths, the Palace obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, their way of life may be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines himself to risk it all, can all prosper.

Ethan Cross was nobody a street-smart troublemaker scraping by on bruised knuckles and sharp instincts. But when a mysterious man in a perfect suit steps out of the shadows and offers him a black envelope, Ethan's life is thrown into a world he never imagined. Welcome to The Helix Institute, an elite spy academy where failure isn’t an option, and every lesson could be your last. Behind tailored suits, sleek gadgets, and shadowy missions lies a brutal reality: the line between hero and monster is razor-thin. As Ethan rises through the ranks, he faces ruthless rivals, seductive allies, and enemies who kill with a smile. Trust is a luxury, betrayal is currency, and death is always one mistake away. But Ethan isn’t just surviving he’s thriving. He’s becoming something more. Something dangerous. But shadows grow deeper, and an enemy known only as The Shadow King is pulling the strings of chaos across the globe. Ethan must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice to stop him, his friends, his morals, or himself. In a world where loyalty is fragile and power is everything, Viper isn’t just Ethan’s codename. It’s a promise. "Once you’re in… there’s no turning back." Prepare for a story of ruthless ambition, adrenaline-soaked missions, and a protagonist who isn’t afraid to get blood on his hands.

This story is about love, revenge, the quest for power, and the right to exist. After being betrayed by his childhood crush and losing his loved ones to a human raid, Erik, a werewolf, ends up on another planet for seven years before he returns to a vastly changed, post-apocalyptic Earth. Originally a timid, unadventurous man, Erik has become far more dominant and assertive upon his return. Together with him comes his beloved but ruthless soul-bound partner and fairy, Elora, who wants Erik to rule and conquer with her by his side. Elora's presence alone makes Erik more powerful than others at this level, but will he find out what else makes him special? Follow them as they use the knowledge and strength they gained on Söl to navigate an Earth filled with magic, vampires, shapeshifters, and more. Along the way, Erik and Elora will meet a diverse cast of characters, some of whom Erik might have known in the past, and some he did not, but all with their own story and desires. Will Erik be able to take revenge for the betrayals of the past? And what else will he discover along the way? ****** Disclaimer: There will be some R18 scenes, but most of the time, they will be a part of character development and not simply smut. In other words, if you decide to skip them, you'll likely miss out on some character development, but I promise to keep plot development out of it. No NTR No Yuri (there might be interactions between girls when there is a scene with the MC and more than one woman, though the MC will always be the focus. To be clear, yuri means a romantic/physical relationship between two women, meaning no two women will ever have sexual interactions with each other without the MC present. That said, Elora enjoys serving women up to him on a platter, and watching him have sex with them. She enjoys dominating, observing. and playing with the other women in the MC's harem together with him, and thus will occasionally join him in such a way. I don't believe any of that is technically yuri, but I understand that my interpretation is debatable and if any of those things weird you out, I advice you to avoid this novel.)

Aaron thought graduating top of his class would change his life. Instead, it feels like the world is against him. No one will offer him a job, and the one interview he had hope for goes wrong after a call about his mom being rushed to the hospital. Broke, hopeless, and with loan sharks threatening his life, Aaron doesn’t know where to turn. Then a mysterious man gives him a business card with an offer that seems too good to be true. The job? A tech startup that promises fast money. But Aaron quickly learns it’s all a lie. The company is actually a front for illegal cybercrime, and his boss, Celeste, is way more dangerous than she looks. Celeste ropes Aaron into shady missions, promising to help him clear his debts. Things blow up when one of his assignments goes wrong, and suddenly, Aaron is being hunted by the cops and a powerful tech mogul whose secrets he accidentally exposed. When the loan sharks come after him, Aaron finds out his mom has been lying to him. The loan wasn’t just for his education—part of it was to cover her gambling debts. Even worse, the loan sharks work for the mafia, and Aaron’s mom has a dark past with them she’s been hiding for years. Turns out, Aaron was just part of a deal she made to save herself. With everything falling apart, Aaron teams up with Leila, a sharp paralegal who wants to take the mafia down. But Leila’s got secrets too—her brother works for the same people hunting Aaron. Together, they’ll have to outsmart Celeste, the mafia, and everyone else trying to destroy their lives. If Aaron can pull off one last risky move, he might clear his name, take down the mafia, and finally start fresh.

Ban thought he’d seen it all—until he found himself surrounded by beings who make everyday life look like a fairy tale. From fierce beastmen to ethereal magical creatures, everyone here has their quirks… and their secrets. As Ban journeys through this incredible world, he doesn’t just connect with its people—he falls for them. And trust me, things get heated in more ways than one.

In a land torn between war and celestial games, Meredith, the shameless princess of Pyria, must uncover the truth behind her kingdom's ties to dragons and angels, all while navigating a dangerous bond with Gabriel, an angel whose enigmatic loyalties could tip the balance between salvation and destruction.

The Hasu Mountains are believed to hold many tales, the most notable being Paradise Shrine, led by a divine being known as Douma who's said to bring peace and eternity. However, a sudden climatic catastrophe changes all that with the arrival of a surreal visitor, creating numerous doubts about Douma's sincerity among many individuals. With humanity's efforts being futile against these oncoming disasters, Douma may be the only hope, for the showdown between other worlds will determine the fate of the future. I don't own Douma and some of the characters, they belong to Gotouge Koyoharu. AngelSubzero is also on Wattpad and Quotev. Published: November 11 2023

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There are different types of forbidden love. For example, when a sister loves her brother in a romantic way or when two blood relatives have erotic thoughts towards each other. But there is no love as forbidden as the love between an angel and a demon. It's just like black and white; they have zero similarities. What if this demon is the devil? The king of demons. After Lucifer's deception of mankind, the great and powerful wizards combined their magic and harnessed it to bind the devil in a coffin. But they knew of the devil's strength, so they sent a beautiful woman to his chambers. A woman whose beauty a man could never refuse. Through her, they were able to bind the devil in a coffin and left him inside a cage, magically locked by magical barriers to ensure he would never escape. But what happens when an angel walks into this cave after breaking the barrier?

Luna Selene, now Queen Luna Selene has been arrested and brought to the Police Station. This vivacious, beautiful, mentally strong, quick witted and highly skilled Luna is on a mission of revenge. She fell in love with the enemy's son. While she is the daughter of Alpha King Darius of Southern Territory, her mate is Alpha Mark Donnell, Son of Alpha King William Wolf of Northern Territory. The marriage takes place amid surprise attacks and violence. While King Darius escapes to an unknown destination while Luna Selene's siblings are assassinated. Luna Selene vows to destroy the Northern Territory while her fury is unseen and unknown to everyone except the Patriarch, William Wolf. He has her arrested by his faithful lieutenant Inspector Allison, (not a beta yet) who has brought her to the police station. Will she be assassinated or escape or turn the tables in her favor? What will be her end eventually? Will she fulfill her promise.....read on.

After inheriting parts of the power of the great Demon King, Alec must fight against the urge of being consumed by it and the powers that awakened with his birth. In a world ravaged by demons, can he, someone regarded as a demon's spawn, fight against the origin of his strength and prevail?

This is a wonderful story of love, betrayal, deceit and mystery. The story of a girl who is head strong to help her father finish what he couldn't finish and achieve but aimed to. She abandons all her dream just to make sure her father's works continue to be at the top. She is restricted by her mother who doesn't want her to take after the business until she's married. Marriage is the last thing on her mind, she had always dreamt of being a determined and professional person and she rejects the condition. Her mother claims to be the CEO of the company, which she says was stated in the will of her late husband and laid off her daughter from working there. Read the story to know what happens later

Side story's expanding the world of the novel Elohim's wrath.

The mcs name is Nathan Walker his journey is about being a minimum-wage man to a Godlike existence and I the Writer of his Story hope you Enjoy

Mika's quiet life suddenly changes when a haunting vision compels her to portray a medieval mountain princess in a movie. As she uncovers the true story behind the centuries-old feud at the heart of the film's plot, Mika realizes she is the key to restoring balance, not only in the past but also in the present. Gripped by fear yet driven by a sense of duty, Mika embarks on a perilous journey to reshape history.

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Secrets... everyone has them. Life is wildly unpredictable, destiny can take a sudden, cruel turn, leaving even the most vibrant lives shattered in an instant. When that moment comes, it pierces through the heart, leaving you powerless. You might possess the strength to change everything but find yourself unable to act. This story unravels a similar story, showing how Zureenab's seemingly ordinary life takes a dangerous and horrifying turn. But the question remains. Who is behind it all? And, more importantly, will she ever reclaim the life she once had?

“Why did you run away from me?” Avery’s breath caught in her throat. That voice—it was familiar. She looked up, her heart pounding, her eyes narrowing as her mind pieced it together. With shaking hands, she reached up and pulled the mask from his face. Prince Adrian’s sharp features were illuminated in the soft glow of the moonlight. His expression was unreadable, but his intense gaze bore into her, searching for answers. Avery gasped, taking a step back. “Prince Adrian…” she stammered. “I—” “You ran,” he interrupted softly, his voice calm but filled with an undercurrent of emotion she hadn’t expected. “You rejected me and fled. Why?” Avery looked into his eyes, her mind racing. The prince, the very same character she had written to be cold, calculating, and utterly uninterested in Celeste, was now standing before her, asking why she had run away from him. Her thoughts were in chaos. None of this made sense. How could he feel this way about her? Celeste was never meant to be his choice. It was supposed to be Evelisse. *** After the successful debut of her bestselling book, Avery Clarke faced a tragic death that transmigrated her into one of the characters of her book. Was she the protagonist or the heroine of the novel? Hell, no. Avery was none other than the villainess, Lady Celeste Duvernay. However, there’s a twist. Prince Adrian, who was supposed to marry the love of his life, Evelisse while Celeste suffered them, broke off his engagement with Evelisse and announced his proposal to marry Celeste instead.  Avery didn’t want to accept that fate but she had no choice, the game of royalty was so strong to escape. With a new resolution, Avery made her own choice… she would marry prince Adrian but what was her goal… to make him hate her like he did in the book and reconcile with his betrothed love, Evelisse.

Hades, a devildom renowned for the beautiful silver-grey walls of its palace nestled in the mountainous terrain, unfolds its tale in the 18th century. The palace stands within walking distance of Lavender Town, a quaint human village, and a dense forested area. Ruled by the legendary-grade devil King Leviathan, the palace is adorned with loyal subordinates: Foras, Barbatos, and Glasyalabolas, all special-grade devils. Their unwavering loyalty is so profound that they are willing to sacrifice their lives if King Leviathan were to perish. One fateful night, a legendary-grade devil infiltrated Hades with the intention of killing King Leviathan to usurp his throne. Using his hypnotic abilities, he seized control of all the devils in the palace, leaving Leviathan unaffected. Faced with the dilemma of not wanting his devils to suffer, Leviathan surrendered and was beheaded. His body was discarded into the human village but he miraculously alive. But, where did his head go? He encountered Harumi, a skilled tailor who generously offered her home for him to stay and help him to find his head, so he could create a revenge strategy in proper body. In return, she wished for exceptionally expensive fabric from Hades. As partners in crime, they embarked on a perilous journey together and amidst the chaos. Romantic feelings began to form from one of them. Peace arrives, the question arises: Why did the evil force want to kill the ruler of Hades? Will they be together at the end of mission or separate ways? Will one of them be possessed, if yes? Which one of them? Is there a love triangle? The tale unfolds, revealing the destiny of these unlikely allies and bigger challenges to come. *I have wattpad too, @/ dreamLand45 Character of story is from "What In Hell is Bad" game. Cover page- https://pin.it/3NshkOT

Blinded, betrayed, and killed by the people she trusted the most—her closest friends and family—Ophelia, the illegitimate child of one of the most powerful families, was granted a second life, or the opportunity to be reborn. Little did the young girl know that all of this had been done because she posed a threat to the authority of those who had betrayed her. She had a difficult life, being rejected, never acknowledged, and used as a scapegoat for actions she had not committed. She encountered an entity on the day of her untimely death that was unlike any other she had ever seen; it was aware of every detail about her and gave her the opportunity to reclaim what was truly hers. She was hesitant but resolute, choosing to take a leap of faith and seize the opportunity that would alter the course of history, there was much more to her existence than anyone could have imagined—her life, her death, and everything in between. She was everything that was not meant to be, and it all started the day she was reborn into a life beyond which fate or destiny could now play a role but fate always had a sneaky way of adding its touch, for she was reborn into the very family that caused her death in her previous life and now her fate was tied to another as well. [System notifies.] Join her in a world full of advancements, diverse magical beings, and a harsh but beautiful balance between darkness and cruelty. For most of these beings, the rule of survival of the fittest applied. Ensnared in a web of conspiracy, the battle to ascend to a fabled throne that had been vacant for years, possessing absolute authority, reveal the mysteries surrounding her existence, interwoven with time, life, and death, and the reason behind her unforeseen birth. Will she be able to overcome those who oppose her, threaten what she is creating, and demonstrate her power to the world in order to achieve peace and acceptance and reclaim the life that was meant to be hers, or will her efforts in this world be futile? Will she be able to ascend the throne? Other tags: Overpowered MC - Smut - Fantasy Creatures -Mature - revenge- Magic- survival- Beautiful female lead.

Kai the person from futuristic world governed by technology was betrayed by close ally and transported to new world of cultivation with the help of mysterious bracelet made by his best friend Jugo. Will he return and seek vengeance or start a new life.

Letícia, a princesa do reino do Inverno irá se casar com o príncipe Ryuuji do reino do Outono devido a um antigo acordo entre os reinos, porém sua mãe lhe deixou um diário informando que necessitava encontrar um cavaleiro de confiança para protegê-la. Ela encontra Aleph um cavaleiro com qualidades excepcionais, porém ele esconde sua real identidade, quem será Aleph? Por que motivo a antiga rainha estabeleceu um acordo de casamento? Por que Leticia necessita encontrar um cavaleiro.

A mysterious figure awakens in a parallel world, unexpectedly finding himself in a bodyguard interview. As he adjusts to his new reality, he discovers a strange system that allows him to manipulate and leech the protagonists from various urban scenarios, ranging from Dragon Kings and Miracle Doctors to Time Travelers. In this chaotic world, some protagonists become loyal pawns under his influence, while the defiant ones are swiftly crushed. As he rises to power, balancing ruthless ambition and forbidden desires, this ambitious man becomes the one and only villain who reigns supreme over all.

Mind is a powerful place, there is a saying goes everything you think strongly will become reality. But what if your mind is not your own? what if inside your mind there are beings that can influence your judgment of the world? Make you think what they want you to think, make you feel what they want you to feel, and make you only see what they want you to see. That's what happened to Hendra. He is a DID patient (Dissociative Identity Disorder). Inside his mind live someone who calls himself The Hypocrite. Because of him Hendra always feels like he is living inside a bleak-toned horror film. He makes Hendra assumes that the people around him have evil intentions to harm him. At first, there is only The Hypocrite who lives inside his mind but something happens that makes new personalities born. Percha Island Online is the world's first full-dive MMORPG. A game that comes from a very mysterious origin of the foreign world Nevergan Heaven Universe. A game that can make the soul of the player mutated to become something as powerful as a god! When Hendra played it, he made his character into a cat girl of his dreams named Leona. However, unknowingly, Leona really came to life in Percha Island Online and became the third personality. Leona's pervert-narcissistic-bird-mush-brain-catnip overdose cat (this term is according to The Hypocrite, and it will become longer as the stories go on) makes Hendra's life becomes more and more complicated. Girls who had never been present in life before became sights he kept seeing and the family he had always shunned before became so close that it made his chest constrict. Not only that because of this, something that was locked up by The Hypocrite awakens. Something that holds a memory that holds secrets about Hendra's bloodline origin. The Bloodline that is directly related to the alien invader is known as The Green One. This is the story about The Hypocrite(s) ----------- The Queen of South sighed and looked at Leona with a pity "You can't advance to realm of Legends. Not with your soul right know." Leona flinched, she had a bad feeling, her cat ears twitched, and with quivering pink lips, she asked "What do you mean?" The Queen of South sigh for the second time "Every Legend is unique, because every Legend will hold the power of Gods! The rule the aspect and manifest the form of the god! Maybe right know you rule the aspect of love but it's because you are the manifestation of love."  The Queen of South stopped and narrowed her eyes, "But the two soul inside your body is not manifestation of Love! They more like manifestation of greed and sloth! How can such impurity will manifest into something so pure such love? The only thing you can do to become Legend right know is to kill the two soul inside your mind! Only one from the three of you can live and reach the realm of Legend, becoming a God of Percha Island!" Leona startled "What!!!" {The Hypocrite: What!!!} {Hendra: What!!!} (Disclaimer: The cover art isn't mine. I found it on Pinterest and edited it. If the original artist wishes for it to be removed, please contact me. This novel was edited by Thomas Shelby#9780, if you want him to edit your novel too please contact him via discord. Update 1 chapter/day Bonus Chapter (per week): 100 power stone = 1st Bonus Chapter 300 power stone = 2nd Bonus Chapter 700 power stone = 3rd Bonus Chapter 1500 power stone = 4th Bonus Chapter Join our discord server and be BugatiCatForm's family. https://discord.gg/zdCWnZbP)

In a world where supernatural abilities are nothing paranormal ,individuals are naturally born with them. A number of the masses awaken these supernatural abilities at a very young age, some even awaken them at infancy ,and by the age of ten,if one has not awakened one's affinity yet,there's a 99.8% chance that you will never awaken. Lucas Grimstone, a young man whose parents were B class hunters on a mission to hunt down a group of deranged hunters were unfortunately murdered,the sequel,the fifteen year old Lucas, becoming an orphan. The worst part of his story is ,he was a member of the unfortunate masses that failed to awaken their affinity by the age of ten. Even his girlfriend he deemed trusting ,dumped him, claiming that without the support of his parents, he was just another weakling amongst the masses. Not only that, he was laden with abuse and public ridicule after his parents died.... Little did Lucas know that he would be the first person to still awaken his affinity after crossing the age of ten. Lucas will not just awaken any normal affinity, he awakens an affinity that is astoundingly anomalous , an affinity called permanent mirroring. Now having the chance to redeem himself from the vicissitudes of powerlessness, and tired of being called "Lord punching bag", in a world where the strong preys on the weak, Lucas is now somersaulted unto an Odyssey, to limitlessly overpower every obstacle that threatens to control and overpower his existence. Disclaimer ;Note that this is a world of fiction, all scenes, events and characters are not imitations of real life events, or anything they represent. This is all a product of the writer's imagination . Cover art designed by Nathan..

A genius heir, a clan extinguished overnight, a blood oath taken—a journey of vengeance begins! Yun Xiao, the brilliant young heir of the Cloud Clan, a lineage at the pinnacle of the cultivation world, was blessed with an innate affinity for the sword. His talent blazed brightly, marking him as a once-in-a-century sword dao prodigy. Yet, at the height of his youthful brilliance, a sudden and brutal massacre shattered his world. His clan was wiped out, his beloved vanished, and he barely clung to life, gravely wounded. In the depths of despair, Yun Xiao stumbled upon an ancient legacy within his clan's forbidden grounds: the divine sword "Azure Twilight" and the legendary "Azure Lotus Sword Manual." He learned that his clan's annihilation was no mere act of violence, but a thread in a tapestry of ancient secrets—secrets he was destined to unravel. Driven by vengeance, fueled by the need for truth, and desperate to reclaim his lost love, Yun Xiao embarked on a perilous path of retribution. He adopted the guise of "Xiao Yao Ke" (Carefree Traveler), concealing his true identity as he journeyed across the land, honing his skills and seeking answers. Along the way, he encountered a cast of unforgettable characters, faced extraordinary trials and tribulations, and gradually peeled back the layers of a conspiracy that shook the heavens. He crossed blades with fellow prodigies, confronted terrifying demonic forces, and even challenged the might of the Celestial Realm itself. Through it all, he rose to become a peerless Sword Immortal, etching his legend in the annals of cultivation history.

Arthur Shadowthorn, with his newfound powers, Arthur embarks on a perilous journey to unite a fractured world, leading an army of the undead to restore balance and order. As he tames more monstrous creatures, his influence grows, and he becomes a legendary figure, a strategic genius who commands the forces of the afterlife.