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A Tale of Truth, Betrayal, and the Temptation of Power 1272 A.D. – The Silk Road stretches endlessly, a path paved with ambition, treachery, and forgotten whispers. Sayid ibn Rahman, a Persian scribe burdened by loss, journeys across this treacherous route in search of a fabled manuscript—one said to contain the secrets of life itself. But as his ink-stained hands turn its pages, he finds more than knowledge; he finds temptation. Hunted by a relentless military commander and a high-ranking official, Sayid’s path intertwines with Mehri, a woman shrouded in mystery—an old friend, an unspoken rival. Together, they must navigate a world where words hold more power than swords, and history is written not by the victors, but by those who control the ink. Yet, the deeper Sayid delves, the closer he inches toward the ultimate question: Is truth worth more than power? When betrayal strikes from the shadows and the echoes of an old mentor resurface, Sayid must decide—will he protect the world from the manuscript’s power, or claim it for himself? The road to destiny is woven in silk, but one wrong thread can unravel it all.

A young woman named Elara, a talented baker, comes up with an unusual idea—making butter using her own breast milk, despite never having borne children. Intrigued by the idea, she shares it with her husband, John, and together they decide to sell their unique butter at the village market. At first, their business flourishes, but soon, a devastating epidemic spreads through the village, leaving many weak and sickly, including Elara and John. One day, an elderly woman approaches Elara’s stall, pleading for help. Her son, barely nineteen and gravely ill, has tried every remedy to no avail. The old woman claims that drinking milk directly from the source could save him. Though hesitant at first, Elara takes pity on the young man after seeing his frail state. Leading him to a secluded area behind the stall, she allows him to drink directly from her breast. Miraculously, he recovers almost instantly, his strength returning before their eyes. News of this extraordinary cure spreads quickly, and soon, desperate villagers begin seeking Elara out—not for her butter, but for her milk. One by one, they come, eager to drink directly from her, believing it to be the key to restoring their health.

Five hundred years after his death, Orion awakens in the aristocratic Reyes family—one of the five ruling houses of the Petrosyan Confederacy. With both his experience and trauma from another life, he must carve his own path in a world shaped by power, technology, and ruthless ambition. On a mission to Cerros-7, in the heart of a bustling market, a woman draped in tattered veils appears before him, her ember-like eyes burning with eerie intensity. With a grip as cold as death, she seizes his hand and whispers a prophecy that sends a chill down his spine: "The sky must fall for your star to rise, A veil of despair shrouds crimson skies. Through ash and ember, your brilliance softly flies, A light reborn where endless darkness lies." As he navigates treacherous politics, genetic evolution, and a destiny far greater than himself, Orion must uncover the truth, before the prophecy becomes his undoing. Tags: [Reincarnation | Fantasy | Superpowers | Survival | System | Genes | Evolution] Schedule: [12 chapters/week] Chapter Length: [1200-1400 words]

In a dystopian future, humanity is no longer measured by potential but by profitability. Every person is a commodity, their worth dictated by a Stock Value Index (SVI)—a number derived from genetic profiling, productivity assessments, and behavioral analytics. The Human Stock Market determines everything: careers, relationships, even who is allowed to exist. A powerful Board of Directors governs this system, ensuring that each individual maximizes their returns for society’s elite investors. The wealthy high-value stocks enjoy unlimited freedom, while the low-value underclass is strictly managed to prevent waste. But a radical activist group, The Nullifiers, sees this for what it truly is—enslavement. In a final, desperate act, they launch an unprecedented cyberattack, permanently severing 90% of the population from the market. The system collapses overnight. No numbers. No control. No order. What was once a meticulously structured society crumbles into chaos. Without the centralized infrastructure that governed every aspect of life, cities decay, economies collapse, and people turn on one another. Now, in a world where survival replaces status, former elites and outcasts alike must learn to navigate a brutal new existence—one where humanity itself is the only currency left.

When there were strange signs in the sky, there must be demons lurking. Li Mo, who had studied antiques since he was young, had a strange change in his eyes after being struck by lightning. With a pair of divine eyes, he gained the ability to see through things and sense objects. He bought a gourd bottle for 500 yuan at a flea market and sold it for 230,000 yuan. A painting he casually bought turned out to be a genuine work by Xu Beihong, worth thirty to forty million yuan. The black double-eared bottle that came with the purchase of a set of gold jewelry turned out to be a genuine possession of the Ming imperial family. Ancient bronze ware, exquisitely crafted porcelain, calligraphy and painting with bold and vigorous strokes, and thrilling gambling stones came one after another. From then on, Li Mo's life underwent a revolutionary change. "I have divine eyes, and there are no treasures in the world that can escape my sight."

I never asked to be a part of werewolf society - or this world. Every day that passes, the mating bond between my protector and I threatens to occur, once and for all. To consume me entirely... and lock my path with this world on the brink, even when I still think of home. ⧖ ⧖ ⧖ One minute I was Citra Lomdi - a Princess to a kingdom of silk and secrets in a whole other place. There, I was a *magnificent* Fox shifter... maneuvering in the gilded cage that was my life. The next thing I knew... I was trapped in the body of a she-werewolf being rejected by her mate. A man that wanted the original owner, Helene Duskpaw, to accept the rejection of the mate bond so badly that he'd be easily convinced to kill me. He did *almost* seem to be trying! But my problems didn't end there. An 'Apocalypse System' has chosen me and a countdown timer reminds me whenever I look that fate can be measured. That there might be a point to my arrival here. A fierce & brilliant CEO of a supernatural society tech empire has their sights on me, too. The Alpha of the Rimecoat Pack that is quite annoyingly... as sexy as she is powerful. This Kyrie Voss also seems to believe she is my fated mate. Silly wolf superstitions. Whether that is true or not, isn't really important! I'm caught in between a cold-snap future and a hot-love pursuit... but I am Citra Lomdi and I will not be tamed. Not by the wolf within me I share this body with, the rogues that see me unmarked, or the Alpha that can set my blood on fire with her amazing restraint. The only problem is: Helene was pregnant before she died. So now, I am too.

A mysterious VR game company has unleashed a revolutionary MMORPG, Ascension of Souls, a game so advanced it threatens to blur the line between reality and fiction. Marketed as a groundbreaking innovation, it promised to change the world—but for Leo, it’s far more than just a game. It’s his only hope for survival. Thrown into an expansive, ever-shifting world, Leo fights alongside a growing circle of powerful allies—each with their own ambitions, rivalries, and hidden pasts. Like them, he can level up, grow stronger, and carve his path through a world where strength is everything. But unlike anyone else, he possesses a pair of mysterious bracelets, a power seemingly tied to him alone, unlocking fragmented memories of a past he doesn’t remember. As whispers of forgotten legends surface and unseen forces pull the strings behind the game’s mechanics, Leo realizes that survival isn’t just about leveling up—it’s about unraveling a truth buried deep within the game itself. But uncovering the truth comes at a cost—one that could rewrite everything he knows

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website.

Japan – National News Broadcast The polished news anchor sat upright, her gaze sharp as she adjusted the stack of papers before her. The newsroom behind her hummed with quiet urgency, the weight of the moment settling over the broadcast. "Authorities are baffled by a sudden and unexplained surge in sleep-related deaths across Japan," she began, her voice steady yet tense. "More and more citizens are passing away in their sleep without any prior health concerns. Experts are working tirelessly to determine the cause, but no clear explanation has emerged. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual symptoms before bedtime." A graphic appeared, displaying the spike in fatalities over the past month. Behind her, unsettling photographs flickered across the screen—blurred images of individuals found in their beds, their faces frozen in expressions of terror. The anchor’s tone shifted. "Health officials recommend citizens avoid excessive fatigue and maintain healthy sleep habits. More updates will follow as investigations continue." --- United States – Paranormal Podcast In a dimly lit podcast studio, the host leaned forward, his eyes wide with curiosity. Across from him, a rugged man in a worn flannel shirt, gripping a faded photograph in one hand and a beer can in the other, leaned back in his chair. "So, you're telling me you saw this creature firsthand?" the host asked, clearly intrigued. The man scoffed, shaking his head. "Damn right, I did. Ugly thing had wings bigger than my body—slow but sneaky. Thought it could steal my pigs again, but I was ready this time—camera in one hand, shotgun in the other." He slammed the table for emphasis, then shoved the blurry image toward the host. The photograph depicted a small, red-skinned humanoid figure with large, bat-like wings, its eyes glowing faintly in the darkness. "Spit, the thing didn’t know what hit it when I fired!" the man chuckled, his voice full of excitement. The host held up the picture to the live chat. "Alright, what do you think? Mothman? Demon? Or is our friend here just seeing things?" The chat exploded with theories—some skeptical, others eager for the investigation to continue. --- China – Liangyuan Street Market Surveillance footage from a bustling night market in China captured a chilling scene. A woman in a red qipao walked gracefully through the crowd, her figure striking in the soft glow of lanterns. Suddenly, she paused. Her body flickered—like a glitch in a video—before vanishing completely, as though she had never existed. The footage zoomed in, replaying in slow motion. In the final frame before she disappeared, her face distorted unnaturally, her eyes hollow and empty. The screen cut abruptly to black.

Eclipsed by fate Who remembers the ruin of a god? Who dares to chase what was never meant to be found? Noor—an enigma draped in silk, a storm without thunder, a shadow that bends the world yet leaves no trace of its touch. She is whispered of in corridors where power is traded like currency, yet no man holds her name, no past binds her, no hand dares to reach. She walks unclaimed, unseen, forgotten by design. But some things refuse to be buried. Some ghosts never rest. Sanlang, a man cast in golden light, sculpted into perfection, a deity in the eyes of the world—and yet hollow. Beneath the applause, beneath the worship, something stirs. It begins as whispers in the dark, fragments of a life he does not remember, a truth that gnaws at the edges of his mind. A gavel’s fall. A price too steep. Shackles too fine for a king. And in the abyss of his lost memories, she stands. Watching. Waiting. Who is she? A dream? A curse? Or the key to a something that should have remained untouched? He chases her like a man chasing the sun, believing himself the hunter. He is wrong. She does not run. She does not fear. She does not need to hide, for she knows—should he tread too far, should he step beyond the veil—he will find not salvation, not love, but the remnants of a god unmade. He who was never meant to remember. But now that he does, the only question that remains is this: Will Noor let him live with the truth? Or will she erase him as she did herself?

Some say the world we live in wasn't always wretched. The Gods we no longer pray to love us once. And our shoulders that carry large sacs of garbage were once donning the finest of silk. Then, one fateful night everything changed. The sky turned red, and the Gods called out. And then, THEY emerged from the darkness. The Blue Bloods. The Blue Bloods weren't like ordinary humans. They had what no human could possess. The Blue Bloods were blessed with the powers of Gods. Their bloodlines were coveted and destined to flourish. And ours? "And henceforth, the crown shall always rest on a Blue Blood's head. The time has come for the Scums to return. Abandon thy riches, and homes. Give it all up for those who deserve it," Gods said. A battle ensued between the Blue Bloods and the Scum. The consequences? My mother died, while giving birth to me. The Gods fury hit her too hard, as she stood her ground. And I... I was destined to rot here, between the garbage.

In the bustling streets of Kolkata, 2025, Aritra Naskar is just another overworked IT professional, trapped in the monotony of corporate life. But fate has other plans. One tragic evening, Aritra's life is cut short in a devastating train accident—only to awaken in 2008, back in his 18-year-old body, on the cusp of his WBJEE preparations. Confused yet intrigued, Aritra discovers he’s been granted access to the Legendary System, an advanced interface that allows him to buy futuristic technology, manipulate stock markets, and alter events before they happen. Armed with knowledge from the future and a hunger to rewrite his destiny, Aritra sets out not just to reclaim his lost dreams but to build an empire that will change the course of India’s future. From surviving high school to dominating global economies and reaching for the stars, Aritra’s journey is one of ambition, power, and the ultimate question: How far would you go if you had the chance to control time itself?

"You, boy, shall take on my power and hide it," the beautiful woman declared, her white hair flowing like a cascade of silk in the wind. It was almost the same shade as the snow crunching beneath my boots—yet hers shimmered with a majesty that made it seem otherworldly. It wasn’t until I found myself flat on my back, sprawled in the snow, that I truly understood the weight of her words. I stared up at the woman, her piercing blue eyes now blazing with an eerie, glowing red. Fangs glinted as they protruded from her lips. Her cold, pale hand gripped my neck, pinning me down, while her other hand pressed firmly against my shoulder. I could feel the weight of her power, suffocating and undeniable. — Sebastian Gray is a vampire. Yeah, that pretty much sums up his life. A vampire pretending to be human—it’s easier that way. After all, who would believe him if he told the truth? Things were fine, mundane even, until Silas Gael showed up. The new transfer student claimed to be a “High-Class Mage from Scotland,” loudly announcing his purpose to anyone who would listen: to find the pureblood vampire hidden in Portland.

The many misadventures of Mike the Dragon Teeth Thieving Fairy and the Hero of Honor, Anthony, whose humble roots are as Mike's dragon tooth dragging pack mule. They will save the world from the Archdemon! Not because they care that the world needs saving, but because the Archdemon is a dragon! With the most expensive fangs in the universe! And make all of the dentists of Moravia extremely happy and rich! This is a story about a lot of villains... And a single hero, who tries to do what is right. While carting rotting dragon teeth from one Black Market to the next.

Alex Mercer never thought his life would end on a rainy night, skidding off a slick highway in his beat-up car. But death wasn't the end; it was just the beginning of his nightmare. Waking up in the fiery depths of hell, Alex faced Lucifer himself, a devilish grin plastered across the fallen angel's face. "You were destined for eternal torment," Lucifer said, his voice smooth as silk yet carrying the weight of countless damnations. "But I have a proposition for you." The deal was simple yet horrifying. If Alex wanted a second chance at life, he had to rid the Earth of Lucifer's escaped minion demons who had broken their chains and now wreaked havoc among the living. The reward? A ticket back to hell, but this time as Lucifer's lieutenant rather than a prisoner. To fulfill his part of the deal, Alex was granted a fragment of Lucifer's power: the ability to summon hellfire, manipulate shadows, and sense the presence of evil. Armed with these abilities, Alex is sent back to Earth, but not as the man he once was. Now, he's something more a hunter, a reaper of the damned. Yet as Alex fights to send demons back to hell, he begins to question the true cost of the deal. What will remain of his soul when the last demon falls? And can he trust Lucifer, the Prince of Lies, to keep his word?

"I hate you," I whispered, the words barely audible. "I know." His thumb traced my lower lip, feather-light. "Hate me all you want, Piccola Rosa. Just don't lie to yourself about what else you feel." For one insane moment, I thought he might kiss me. For one even more insane moment, I thought I might let him. ~ A mafia princess who became a ghost, and a mob boss who made her his obsession. When Leonardo drags April back into a world of blood and silk, she must choose: surrender to his darkness.. or become part of it. Can a rose really bloom in the dark without losing its thorns?

The city calls him a monster. The media brands him a serial killer. The police want him dead. But they have it all wrong. In the neon-drenched underbelly of the world, he isn’t just another killer—he’s an assassin. A ghost in the system. A name whispered in fear. Framed for crimes he didn’t commit, every faction with a gun and a grudge is after him. His only allies? A black-market system that rewards perfection with power… and punishes failure with death. Contracts dictate his survival, skills must be earned, and every upgrade comes at a price. To escape the noose tightening around his neck, he must play the game. Hunt the hunters. Unravel the conspiracy. And in the end, decide—will he break the system or become its deadliest weapon? Because in this world, there’s only one rule: Level Up or Die. #Cyberpunk #Assassin #Thriller #LitRPG #Crime #Dystopia #System #Action #DarkFantasy #Conspiracy #PowerProgression

The Silverston Empire teeters on the edge of ruin. A foolish emperor and his reckless sons cling to power, while the nobility, consumed by greed and ambition, bleed the empire dry. The people live in crushing poverty, women are silenced by systemic oppression, and magic—once a source of wonder—has been branded as sin. The ancient dragons, symbols of balance and strength, are no more, leaving the land vulnerable and fractured. All hope rests on the Alcons, a forgotten bastion of power. Its guardians? Six princesses, dismissed as spoiled and unfit for anything beyond luxury. But beneath the silks and jewels lie secrets and strengths even they do not fully understand. In a world spiraling into darkness, can these unlikely heroines rise to reclaim their empire and restore the balance?

in a parallel Earth, a Game suddenly appeared. no one knew who made the game or how it was made, but, the game was revolutionary. it replicated the five senses to perfection and put the games before it to shame. the game felt too real, too magical and too good to be true. As time went on the game started becoming more and more influential on the real world and people flocked to the it and its information to not be behind times. jobs started emerging in the games world and many people took them. jobs like stremers and gamers started becoming more respected and reputable in society. this is a story of how a Game become a second world. Bustling with people and cultures, legends and myths, wars and kingdoms and rulers and history. so join this world and explore it to the fullest ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- don't have upload schedule since I am lazy - ( PS .I am new to the novel market so I will try my best ) there will be no main character in this novel. This is a creative choice so just pick your favorite character and root for them i will try to make each character important and involved in the plot.

Cursed by a sentient storyweaver, jaded writer Alex Veyra is forced to survive 1,000 genre-hopping tales—from slasher horrors to toxic romances—as their mind and body fracture under shifting tropes. With each cliché they conquer, Alex gains power to bend narratives… and risks becoming the very archetypes they despise. Now, armed with glitching skills and an rogue AI ally, Alex must outwrite the Storyweaver’s script before their humanity is erased—or worse, edited into a marketable protagonist. Will Alex escape the plot—or become the villain of their own tale? (Daily Uploads are planned)

Lex had everything—wealth, power & a legacy as a Third generation Hedge Fund Billionaire. But his world crash when his uncle Barnie Maddox, betrayed him, turning him into a scapegoat for Maddox Holdings’ financial schemes and years of lawsuits. Struggling bitterly until he died. Now, Lex wakes up in 2007, seventeen years old again, just months before the financial crash with full knowledge of the market’s collapse. Determined to rewrite history—for his family, for the legacy he lost. Release Rate: Weekly M-W-F-S BONUS: Every 10 collections +1ch (use +) Every Review +1ch (use +) Every Plot Suggestion +1ch (use+) SYMBOL: | Notes $ Deals ( Tracking) @Subplot

In the grand kingdom of Velmora, where power is woven through trade and deception, Cassia—a nobleman’s niece turned merchant—steps into the shadows of the empire’s most powerful guild. To the world, she is merely an ambitious trader seeking her place among the elite. In truth, she has a hidden purpose, buried beneath layers of silk and secrets. Meanwhile, a man known as Lucius walks the same treacherous paths, disguised as a wandering scholar. But behind his quiet demeanor lies the crowned prince of Velmora, sent by the emperor himself to uncover a dangerous conspiracy brewing among the merchant elite. When fate draws them into the heart of a deadly game, Cassia and Lucius find themselves tangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and a truth far more dangerous than they ever imagined. With masked enemies lurking in every shadow and alliances shifting like the sands, the secrets of Velmora will not stay hidden for long. But when the truth comes to light, will they be ready for the price of uncovering it?

Alastair Carter is a 27-year-old marketing and management teacher like many others around the world. Well... maybe besides the fact that he teaches some of that world's prodigies, but it's just a small detail. Even though he loves fantasy novels, he has never expected getting sucked into a fantasy world himself. I mean, who does? Follow Alastair and find out how he will deal with this predicament. Will he be nominated as a hero? Will he save the world in crisis or focus on looking for a way back to Earth? Or perhaps, will he settle down and live peacefully? This is the beginning of a great tale... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Chapter Ero-meter: [ * ] - A bit of explicit content [ * * ] - Around half a chapter of lewds [ * * * ] - WAIT?! IT'S ALL F***ING LEWDS?! Main release day: Monday. What to expect: Some light management, a status system in the background, some slavery, wholesome lewding centered around the MC, a slice of life story and loads of lovely monster girls. What NOT to expect: Depictions of rape, mindbreak or abusive mind control, NTR, heavy sexual abuse and other heavy stuff. The title is not a "bait", but please don't expect fully devoted "hot" chapters every other release. It all depends on the flow of the story (which is still a Slice of Life) and might come to a moment where stuff may happen often, but not all the time. Socials: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Saileri Discord Community: https://discord.gg/uPjt6DJ

Emily Laurent has spent her entire life trying to prove herself to her cold rich father, who sees her love of art as a distraction, not a destiny. She dreamt to go and study at the legendary Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, but instead, she buys a mysterious painting at a flea market—and now she’s trapped in Otherworld Paris. She plunges into the world of dangerous power plays, artistic explorations, and magical seductions at the Wicked Delights Academy—not fine arts exactly, but something cooler—and soon finds herself in a bisexual love triangle. Survive the Academy. Master the magic. Resist the temptation. (Or don’t. It’s much more fun that way. Paris is still Paris!)

Having parents who don't give a damn about you or being an orphan: which is preferable?" "i think i prefer being an orphan, some might disagree. "Kassia is a mother and big sister to chicago, her baby sister.Having endured hardship at her mother's hands, will she be able to trust anyone again? Cain mysia, a billionaire ,is One of the most ruthless and egoistic individuals in New york .He owns ICT Enterprise, a multinational companyowns ICT Enterprise, frequently discussed in the stock market as well as various hotels , clubs , malls, and more. Despite not being a boyfriend or ladies' man, his attitude toward women is noteworthy. When two opposite people meet , will they be able to resist the attraction between them , or will their life experiences drive them apart ?

In the year 3050, the AI entity KnoIT launched the revolutionary program "Mind Touch," marking the beginning of a new era in cognitive technology. Centuries later, in the year 4000, KnoIT unveiled the "Spineless" device, a groundbreaking innovation capable of generating a unique form of energy wave known as "MINIT" waves. This brain-shaped device was remarkably adaptable, enabling animals and humans alike to harness its power. The applications of Spineless were vast and seemingly limitless. Humans, in particular, exploited the device's potential to create immersive, imaginary realms known as "Worlds." These virtual realities were crafted from the depths of human imagination, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. The entertainment conglomerate Mind Games dominated this emerging market, boasting the most renowned World: "Universe 2.0." This digital wonderland had become the epitome of escapism, attracting millions of enthusiasts worldwide. Thomas, an unassuming high school student, stumbled upon an extraordinary opportunity. He won a coveted birth certificate, granting him access to the illustrious World of Universe 2.0. Little did he know, this chance encounter would forever alter the course of his life.

Some lovers make history. Others are buried beneath it. Woven in Fire and Silk is a collection of tales that history dared not remember. Across centuries and empires, from the gilded halls of Renaissance Italy to the haunted shores of Cornwall, these stories burn bright—only to be consumed by fate. A forbidden passion in the House of Borgia. Two lovers condemned in the Salem witch trials. A whispered affair hidden beneath the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling. A marriage of convenience in the depths of the Great Depression. Each tale is a tapestry of desire and sacrifice, bound by the threads of power, betrayal, and destiny. But love, no matter how doomed, leaves its mark. These are the stories of those who loved in the shadows of history—who defied the world for a moment, only to be lost to time.

All of a sudden, various watches appeared out of nowhere in different parts of the world. These locations were quickly controlled by various organizations, and then the marketing of the watches was strictly controlled. Why was this? Because these watches gave access to a unique world: Eternity! Eternity functioned more or less like an open-world game with a single-player mode, except that Eternity was a game where you could actually die! By joining Eternity, everyone awakened a unique talent. This talent helped unlock the first classes, which allowed you to strengthen your physique both in Eternity and in the real world! Not to mention the various skills and talents available... And above all, there was the legend that it was possible to become immortal thanks to Eternity! It was with the aim of changing his destiny that Maxime trained his whole life in swordplay, and for many years saved his meagre salary to obtain one of these famous watches! Watch his rise in the real world thanks to Eternity! ------- Author's note : Trust me, the more the story progresses, the more you'll love it, to the point where you won't be able to put it down :) No harem. Chapter release: 1 chs/day. (approximately 1650 words) Since chapter 104, chapters have been at least 1500 words, often 1600/1700 words and at most 2000 words. Currently 202 chapters for 302k words. To find out more, to discuss, to give feedback, if you want to add certain things in the story, everything is possible here : https://discord.gg/mkbF4WtMp7

Gévaudan is haunted. A beast lurks in the shadows, a monster of fang and claw that the villagers whisper is no mere wolf but something far worse-something that cannot die. To appease the creature's endless hunger, a bride is given. A sacrifice. When Élise Moreau is chosen, she knows escape is impossible. Bound in silk and led into the cursed forest, she expects to meet a brutal, bloody end. But the beast does not kill her. He watches. He waits. And when the truth of what he is begins to unravel, she realizes the real terror isn't death-it's that something monstrous is keeping her alive. Because the beast wears two faces. And one of them is human.

In a world where memories are more valuable than gold, the Psyche Emporium stands as the heart of an underground market, where fragments of forgotten worlds—called psyches—are bought, sold, and traded. These mystical memories hold unimaginable power, drawn from ancient labyrinths that guard their secrets with deadly traps. Finn, a young orphan, is driven by love and desperation to save his sister, Maria, cursed by a madness that turns her into a beast. To cure her, he must find the rare Nimbus Flower, but with no wealth or power to claim it, Finn’s only hope lies in scavenging the perilous labyrinths for the precious psyches that could give him the strength to reach the flower. As he descends further into the world of memory-hunting, he discovers disturbing truths about the psyches he carries—truths that not only threaten his sister’s life but also his own. In a realm where memories are traded for unimaginable power, Finn must confront the darkest corners of his own mind and decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. Will he risk everything to save the ones he loves, or will the cost of power be too great?