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"When the old gods are forgotten, they do not die—they wait." In the year 1025, the Viking Age wanes. Iceland bows to Christ. The Althing governs by law. And the gods of old fade to whispers. But in the far Westfjords, something stirs. Vetrúlfr Úllarson, a former Varangian captain and exile, returns from the East with foreign gold, forgotten warcraft, and a hunger no man can name. He comes not in peace, but to raise Ullrsfjörðr from ash and ice; building walls, carving runes, and waging war on behalf of a dying faith. From Reykjavík to Aachen, rumors spread: a ghost walks the North once more. Some call him the son of Ullr. Others, a wolf-cloaked demon. But all will know his name. and when the Valkyries call, he will answer.

Alternative Title: "Reincarnated as the Hero's Daughter: Why Is My MP Not Running Out? After living a life filled with hardships and suffering which ended in her ultimate sacrifice to protect her family and defeat the foes that she hated the most, our protagonist suddenly finds herself being brought to a white space where a God of Reincarnation quickly realizes he committed a mistake. "Wait, you're not from Earth?! Oh, my bad!" After being mistaken for a "good soul" due to her high positive karma count, she is reincarnated by error and given a glitched system as her only gift to explore this new world. Now, she finds herself being reincarnated as a half-elf girl named Sylph with two loving and doting parents. However, as she grows up, she begins to find weird things... "Why is my father just slaying a dragon leisurely?" "Eh? My mother can heal any wound or disease?!" "Wait! Why is my MP never running out? What's going on in here?!" Join Sylph as she explores a new world of endless possibilities, fights against the ghosts of the past that torment her parents’ lives, discovers herself and makes good friends along the way. Who knows? Perhaps this time she’ll even save the world! MP = Mana Points Over 100000 Words available for FREE! Daily Chapters Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 100 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 200 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 10 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 20 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 50 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week

Shivam was just a normal guy. A government employee finally living a stable life after surviving an orphan’s hell and fighting tooth and nail through every damn obstacle life threw his way. He love anime, web novels, and his one true obsession light novels. His favorite? Transmigrated as a Third-Rate Villain. The plot? Fire. The fights? Insane. The worldbuilding? God-tier. And the characters? Untouchable—especially Marcus Ardent and Daelen Vorcrest, the last heroes of mankind. But then came the final chapter. Marcus dead. Daelen gone. The entire continent, erased with a single, lazy keystroke. “ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!” “What kind of brain-dead garbage ending is this?! You killed everyone for shock value! You threw away the best characters like trash!” Shivam didn’t just hate-comment the author. He cursed them. Then went to sleep. And woke up as Ezra Celestrian. The most forgettable side character in the novel. A man who was supposed to be dead. Only… something’s wrong. Ezra isn’t weak. He never was. He was the strongest human side character in the novel—so talented, the author killed him early to keep the power scaling in check. But now Shivam is him. And the story is no longer in the author’s hands. “Why the hell do I keep talking like a noble?” “What the fuck is this ‘Divine Enemy’ trait!?” The world believes Ezra is dead. But Shivam’s done playing along. “You dragged me into your broken story. You killed my favorite characters. You erased everything I loved for a cheap twist.” “Fine. I’ll fix your mess. I’ll rewrite your story.” “And when I find you, ‘Author’—I swear to god, I’m gonna shove that ending down your throat.”

~MATURE CONTENT~ Why Fate is a fantasy romance that takes place in the beautiful city Brasov, Romania. A city and country already shrouded in myths and legends about the supernatural. Stories of vampires and werewolves began here and I wanted to bring my own version of the supernatural realm to tell a story of my own. Nemia Bohdan is a 28 year old hybrid, or so she thinks. However as she digs up her past, and all the pain it comes with, she'll find nothing short of a heart stopping, mind numbing truth. Dorian Volkov is the Lycan King of the supernaturals in Romania and well respected throughout the entire world of supernaturals. He is generally kind hearted and beloved, but when he meets the most confrontational, and mouthwatering, woman at the first mandatory meeting of the decade... Everything changed. She finds out what she really is and he finds his long sought out for mate. Will Nemia be able to come to terms with who she is and who Dorian wants her to be? Will Dorian be able to get Nemia to accept the mate bond and make her see the great things she is destined for? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ALSO! This is my first time ever writing a novel and actually attempting to publish one in any way. I would absolutely love to hear feedback from any and every one of you that stumbles across this. Advice is also always welcome as well! I do so hope y'all enjoy!

When two hesitant high-school crushes tumbled through a glitching portal, they awoke in a world that forgot them—and made them forget each other. Julian spawns as a nameless, shovel-dodging villager tormented by RPG pop-ups and checkpoint respawns. Emily materializes as an empress with no memory of her past, trapped in a gilded cage of lethal court politics and a husband who terrifies her can they outrun the system hunting their minds before they forget why they matter?

In the world full of stone, a girl blessed with a" Star heart". With a worst past where she is always in blue.Now she is entering in her teenage, her new life. Age-13 Grade-8th . After knowing her worst past, where she always feeling blue. But, now she used to live her life with happiness, start to enjoy life. Sharing laughter, being talkative and more creative. After a year, again she is strart feeling same as her past. She want to lose everything and want nothing. Just she want to destroy her own self, her own life. But after 6 to 8th month of her blue mood. She got something amazing, something precious, which change her life, lead her to beautiful destination. She got a new hope. She start living for herself for her dream. She used to enjoy her own company, love to being alone. She is very imaginative, always imagined things according to her and very courageous to her vision. But she have a little fear, what if happened in future?.. After 5 years , now she is very successful, she have everything what she once wish to have, having luxury life . But still she is in blue , so unhappy. Why she is not happy? Did something happen in her teen life? What is it ? What's her past? Why she is always in blue?

The weight of guilt left him drowning. But sometimes you have to reach the bottom before you can come up for air. Castin is a man hollowed by loss, sleepwalking through the wreckage of his life. When grief finally drags him under, he doesn’t expect to make it back up. And yet, he does. But not to where he began. Surrounded by strangers who speak in half-truths and wear their trauma like armor, Castin is thrust into a world where survival depends on silence, and trust is in short supply. The deeper he’s pulled into this place, the more he realizes his pain didn’t bring him here by accident. It brought him here for a reason. Now, Castin must walk a reality that mirrors his own fractured soul, where the only way out may be to navigate through the very guilt The thought would destroy him. This is a prequel novel to my book "The Acer Chronicles: Liberation's End"

Aria West doesn’t ask she takes. Fierce, flirty, and impossible to ignore, she’s never been the type to beg for love. But when she crashes literally into Lucien Gray, the quiet, brilliant heir with shadows in his eyes, she decides one thing: he’s hers. Lucien doesn’t do drama. He doesn’t do attention. And he definitely doesn’t do girls like Aria. But Aria isn't just any girl. She’s bold, persistent, and maddeningly beautiful. The kind of girl who peels his silence apart and dares him to feel again. She doesn't care if he keeps secrets. She only cares that he looks at her like she’s his last breath. And when Aria calls him hers Lucien starts to believe it. Even if it destroys them both.

At the airport, a swarm of reporters rushed toward a woman in glasses, cameras flashing and mics pointed her way. “Miss, what do you have to say about your divorce?” one reporter shouted. The woman casually shrugged, took the nearest mic from a reporter, and said with a cool smile, “Well, it was boring. My husband was cheap, so I dumped him.” Gasps rippled through the crowd. The reporters stared, stunned. “But Miss, we’ve just learned your husband is planning to marry another woman!” another reporter exclaimed. The woman leaned in slightly, her tone nonchalant. “Well, I don’t care.” Suddenly, a strong pair of arms wrapped around her waist from behind. A deep voice followed: “Well, I care, darling.” The reporters recoiled, dramatically covering their noses. “Ewww!” The man narrowed his eyes at them. “What’s your problem?”

One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved. Synopsis: Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility. Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu. Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart. Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead. There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage. Content tags: Sweet Story

BLURB /SYNOPSIS Karma, she wears STRENGTH and DARKNESS equally well The girl has always been half heaven and half hell, she has a goddess blue eyes,a dark grin a mess of gorgeous chaos,her eyes present the evidence She makes the underworld go through hell and heaven making you Lost Her smirk means death "I will be brutal"is her vision "I am everything you can't control"is her motto, the queen who rules the DARKNESS the angelic badass To the wolf he is a lycanthrope, to the vampire he is a hybrid, to human he is an immortal HE, the DANGER who is not afraid of danger, one of the most powerful breed to ever exist The Don of the Mafia world, whose existence was a danger it self The two seems apart but are meant to be together Can fate be changed or destiny be reversed Will they be together or will be apart Let find out,shall we

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What if a mentally ill person was embodied in the novel of one of his victims? Although he is mentally ill and a serial killer, he does not harm women.

The clock on my bedroom wall ticked past midnight, its soft clicks drowned out by the growl of my stomach. I, Haruto Tanaka, high school second-year and self-proclaimed master of procrastination, was facing a crisis of epic proportions: I was starving. Not just “I could eat a snack” starving, but “I might sell my soul for instant ramen” starving. “Ugh, why didn’t I grab something after club?” I groaned, flopping onto my bed. The kendo club had run late, and I’d been too lazy to stop by the convenience store. Now, my fridge was a barren wasteland, and my wallet was crying somewhere under a pile of manga. As I stared at the ceiling, a wild idea struck me. “What if… I summon food?” I sat up, grinning like an idiot. Okay, hear me out. Last week, I’d found this weird old book in the school library’s “do not borrow” section. It was called The Grimoire of Minor Conveniences, and it had spells for stuff like “find lost socks” or “make your tea the perfect temperature.” I’d skimmed it during

After school, at dusk in the classroom, the total delinquent Shinjo suddenly said to me. "Let me do it with you for 2000 yen." I thought about it for a bit, then decided to become a prostitute (bitch).

There's a forest where the trees grow men like fruit. Where the last survivor crawled home with bark for skin and a single word carved into his bones. Where the wind carries voices that aren't wind at all. The Hollow Creed calls it a warning. The Void Creed calls it a god. The nobles call it a myth. They named it The Hollow Orchard. But "We call it the end of the

Set in a dark, steampunk world where gods watch from above, a war rages between three races, and madness spreads like a plague—where is the light in this chaos? Light, once an ordinary young man, never expected to be reincarnated as the very first Ratkin in this grim world. His new race, considered mutants and servants of the dark gods, faces hostility from all sides. But fate grants him a lifeline: a system that allows him to build structures to train the Ratkin into various professions. From Ratkin Warplagues to Ratkin Gutter Runners and Ratkin Warlocks, Light must harness these forces to lead his people. Can he guide the Ratkin from the shadows and carve out a place in this unforgiving land?

Evannah, a woman in her mid-30s, receives mysterious calls from a stranger who knows about her life. As the calls escalate, she feels her world crumbling, prompting her to investigate with her trusted friend Luna. Their quest for answers leads them to Crystal, a girl shrouded in mystery. But as they dig deeper, the danger intensifies, making the lifes of her loved ones to be at stake. Would she be able to control the situation around her? Would she see the light at the end of the tunnel?

WARNING >DARK ROMANCE WITH HORROR

Bianca Flores greene grew up in a powerful and wealthy family. With a history of old money and success she grew up expecting to follow the safe footsteps as her family before her. she would become powerful business woman with a long line of success who never had to suffer worldly pains or losses with a constant safety net to catch her. marriage and children and social events, education, new experiences and travel. She knew she was lucky to have such a good life and was determined to live it to the fullest. That is until she died in a frat party at 21. She found herself reborn into a new world. As a slum rat. A young girl living on the streets in rags, fighting for food with no one but her brand new big sister. What the hell is she supposed to do now?!

All Elias wanted was to survive magic school—not summon a dangerously hot, blue-eyed demon with pecs like armor and a voice that drips sin. Now Rael’Zhar is in his bed, in his head, and very much in the way. Bound by blood and magic, Elias can’t get rid of him. And the worst part? He’s not sure he wants to. Power surges. Tension snaps. And when magic isn’t the thing making Elias moan, Rael’Zhar is. Possessive. Shameless. Addictive. This demon’s not just invading his life—he’s claiming it.

"I...Love you." "You're a black magician?" "Haven't you put the pieces together, you dumbass?" "YOU! You're the reason for my misfortunes!" "I'm sorry... I'm really sorry." What the hell is happening?! On the day Sienna received her inheritance, she was tragically hit by a truck and woke up inside the novel "The sun that melts the snowy mountain" in the body of Raina Atara Aillard, An important character's sister yet was never mentioned, the noblest lady yet disrespected. A story full of twist and turns, chaos, fun, and gloom.

it's about a boy who became a monster

What would you do if you got a second chance at life... but only in your dreams? Yuuma Kisaragi is invisible. At nineteen, he's already a college dropout, a disappointment to his mother, and a ghost in his own life. No friends, no future, no hope—just endless days of watching other people live the life he'll never have. Until he dreams. In that dream, he wakes up in a parallel Japan where everything feels familiar yet impossible. Cherry blossoms bloom out of season, the sky holds mysteries he can't explain, and most importantly—**people can see him.** A mysterious silver bracelet appears on his wrist, pulsing with an energy he doesn't understand. It seems to respond to his emotions, but what does it want? And why does it feel like it's... counting something? --- Enter Airi Minazuki—the girl everyone loves to hate. She's stunning, brilliant, and completely unpredictable. One moment she's laughing like sunshine, the next she's cold as winter rain. Her classmates call her fake, unstable, attention-seeking. But Yuuma sees something else in her eyes—a longing he recognizes all too well. Their connection is instant. Electric. Impossible to ignore. For the first time in his life, Yuuma matters to someone. He makes friends who feel like family. He discovers laughter, purpose, and something he never dared hope for. But in a world born from dreams, nothing is ever as simple as it seems. --- As Yuuma builds the life he's always wanted, questions begin to haunt him: Why does this world feel so real when he knows it's not? What happens when the bracelet stops glowing? And why does Airi sometimes look at him like she's seeing a ghost? Some dreams are too beautiful to be just fantasy. Some connections are too deep to be coincidence. And some love stories... transcend reality itself. --- This isn't just another isekai romance. This is about second chances that come with hidden costs. About love that defies explanation. About discovering who you really are in a world that might not exist—and fighting to keep that person when everything falls apart. It's about the magic of human connection, the power of hope, and the question that will haunt you long after you finish reading: If you could live your perfect life in a dream, would you ever want to wake up? --- Join Yuuma as he discovers that the line between dreams and reality isn't as clear as he thought—and that some chances only come once, even if they come twice. A story that will make you question everything you know about love, dreams, and the courage it takes to truly live. When reality gives you nothing, dreams give you everything. But what price are you willing to pay to keep them? [Also Coming soon on Royal Road! https://www.royalroad.com/profile/752633]

In the first life, Aurenya Virellae was nothing but a ghost in the Lycan King’s cold court. Unwanted. Unclaimed. Invisible. She died alone, unloved by the ruthless Alpha who ruled Valerath — a king who never even looked her way. When fate grants her a second chance, Aurenya swears she will never marry him again. But this time, the truth claws at her heart. For no matter what she does, Zevran Caelthorn—the feared Alpha King—dies because of her. Every possible future ends with his blood on her hands, his last breath whispering her name. Desperate to rewrite destiny, Aurenya tries to stay away. She tries to forget him. But fate—and the king himself—have other plans. Then, against all odds, she hears his thoughts: > She’s afraid of me. I deserve it. But I’ll still protect her. Even if it kills me. She’s mine. Even if she runs, even if it breaks me. Aurenya’s heart trembles. Because the man she thought was cold and cruel... has always loved her. And this time, loving him might be the very thing that destroys them both.

It's a draft of my web novel. I'm afraid I'll become inconsistent if I saved only on my pc. So, I'm uploading it here for accountability. So, Bear with the rough format for the next 100 chapters. I'll refine it after reaching 100 chapters while uploading it once a week. The goals are:- • Maintaining Consistency Over Perfectionism. • Learning about this field (as it's my first time writing my own web novel.) • Enjoying the thrill of creating a draft without worrying about any sort of refinement. Cautions:- • It can be overwhelming with the fast pacing. • It's supposed to be a chaos - comedy - meta - realistic type of genre. (It's one of its kind, I know. That's the goal.) • Typos. I'll do my bare minimum to correct typos. But, I don't think I'll be focusing that much of editing right now... • A future where I may just stop without any warning (I'd hate to add this one, but who knows if I'd still be alive the next day...) Theme:- It's supposed to be a writer becoming too self aware that his characters are out of his control, from the start. The story is supposed to unfold right before the eyes as now the writer do not have any way of knowing what's happening and why and how it's happening? Warnings (again):- • I'd hate to say it again, but the pacing is fast at start... I'll try to control it as I learn how to... • The typos are too obvious. I'll refine it as much as I can, but I feel like I'm losing my voice and personality in the words, if I correct it too much... Request:- Kindly Review and Comment. I might require your genuine feedback. ---- That's all. Enjoy The Ride!

When Mishti, the sweet Bengali girl moved to Pune and met Abhinav, the playboy of the college who was obsessed with her, she thought he was her love of life, until she understood he was not the one, and fate took some different turn.

"Why Normal" is both a question and a quiet rebellion. It’s the cry of two boys caught between worlds they don’t understand. For Charles, a boy born to privilege and ease, being stripped of power and comfort opens his eyes to the truth of his own weakness. He ends up in a world where magic is survival—and he has none. Here, he learns to question the things he once took for granted. Why be normal, when power means everything? For Robert, born into struggle, gifted with nothing, power is a fantasy he never thought he'd taste. When he switches lives with Charles and enters a world where he finally has control—he starts to wonder if normalcy is peace, or just a cage with golden bars. Why return to normal, when power gives him a voice? Through the eyes of Charles and Robert, Why Normal explores identity, the cost of power, and the search for belonging. It's a story about what happens when the worlds we know are taken from us—and we must ask ourselves: Is being "normal" a weakness, or a choice?