Shikamaru Gives Up

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, his small revenge became the last saving straw in his drowning life. Lauren became suicidal after finding out that his parents were both alive but had discarded him as a baby right after his birth just for being born different and yet raised his twin sister with so much love and affection. So as a coping mechanism, he made it his life mission to teach them a small lesson by denying his sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for this unfairness. For years, Lauren lay in wait as he worked as a bar host and planned his simple but well-elaborated revenge against his parents' "golden child." But finding out that he was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of his plans. So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting him get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that he pays for his deception? What happens then when he realises that the man that he has been searching for is none other than the very husband that he has been running away from? Will he go and claim him back, or will he let his sister be with him, rather? And what if, while Lauren thought that everything that was happening was as a result of his own game plan, he was rather just a pawn in someone else's chess? *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.

In a world where Hunters wielding magical powers defend humanity from invading monsters, Timothy Walter is known for being a weak E rank Hunter with no potential, barely scraping by to make a living. But everything changes when a mysterious dungeon plays a life and death game with him, awakening from its slumber the rulers of different races, he is bound to one as the weakest and is given the power of "king player."" This newfound power sets him on an extraordinary and dangerous journey. Join Timothy Walter as he rises from the bottom, using his unique "Level-Up" system, the only one of its kind to forge an unparalleled destiny and become the strongest Hunter in existence.

Boom! The sky shatters, marking the beginning of a new era. The End Days. Towers, with monsters as its inhabitants, descend all over the globe, marking the beginning of the end for humanity. Following the arrival of the towers, a zombie virus breaks out, infecting everything in its way and turning the living organisms into zombies. The hopes for humanity are slim but not nonexistent. The humans who survive awaken special abilities, gaining power to fight against the zombies and the monsters. However, the role of humanity in all this seems negligible. While on the surface, it may look like an all-out war of the awakened humans, zombies, and monsters, in the shadows, unknown forces are at play. Bound by the rules of the universe at the moment, restrained. But what will happen once the times come and the mysterious forces can act willingly? Join this journey through the end times. Witness the end of worlds, countless tragedies, joys, entangled feelings, and the birth of legends. ....

Segun was a guy who was dedicated, hardworking and was focused. These are essential qualities one must have to succeed. No matter the situation keep striving hard

In a world where ancient magic has been resurrected. Atlas, an orphan from Earth, finds himself transmigrated into the body of a child and possesses the rare Void Magic. Harboring such power, he’ll walk the path of becoming stronger and stand free in the sky above all existence! The tale of the Legendary Void Walker is about to begin! Super Gift = three extra chapters.

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

Derek Carter never asked for a System, an apocalypse, or the pressure of being humanity’s so-called "last hope." He was just trying to survive the daily struggles of being an orphan in Paleview City—dodging bullies, scraping together meals, and lying his way into school. Life was already hard enough. Then, one day, a blue screen pops into his vision: [Warning: The world is doomed. Try not to die.] Yeah, great. Just what he needed—cryptic doomsday messages and no instruction manual. Now, monsters are creeping into the city, reality is unraveling, and Damien’s "legendary" starting stats are barely above zero. The System promises him power, but there's just one tiny problem—he’s never won a fight in his life. Armed with sarcasm, questionable decision-making skills, and the sheer refusal to die, Damien is about to embark on the worst (and possibly last) adventure of his life. Because if the world really is ending… he’s at least going to make it someone else’s problem first. After all, heroes are overrated—survivors get to tell the story.

I was just eating during break time when I accidentally choked on my drink and died. When I woke up, I found myself lying in a spacious bed inside a big, fancy room. That’s when I realized I had most likely been reincarnated—just like in the fantasy novels I used to read. At first, I thought I had been reborn as the heroine or maybe the villainess. But no—I had reincarnated as the villain from the most recent novel I read: the Duke of the North. I examined my body, and to my shock, it turned out that the duke was actually a girl?!

A cultivator with normal aptitude finally found a treasure that could change his life but to his disappointment, he could not directly benefit from it. *Warning* The MC of this story is goofy. If you are looking for a smart and serious MC, you will be disappointed. Also, my grammar is shit. If you receive brain damage after reading the first chapter, run. ----------- Upload Schedule: Monday-Friday. Weekend rest. ----------- 30 chapters ahead on Patreon, patreon.com/PotatoHero ----------- My ko-fi link is for those who want to support me. ko-fi.com/PotatoHero

LEVI ACKERMAN, 30 years old and the eldest grandson of Ackerman third generation. As the Managing Director of Ackerman Group, CEO of Ackerman Travel & Entertainment and the future heir of Ackerman Group, one of the largest companies in France. He is admired for his intelligence, strength, and the one with the most striking look of the Ackerman Family. Everyone who meets him falls under his spell, except for one person, Haruka Charles Auclair. HARUKA CHARLES AUCLAIR, 28 years old, comes from the prestigious Auclair noble bloodline. A prodigy with sharp mind and an untouchable reputation. He has served as Levi's secretary for over two years. But unlike everyone else, Haruka remains utterly unimpressed by his boss. Because he has a face like an angel, people often called him a handsome guy with pretty face. From the moment Levi met Haruka, he fell in love. But for two years, he kept his feelings hidden, only to learn that Haruka's heart belonged to someone else that he actually knows. But Haruka's love for that person didn't remain for that long after his heart was shattered into pieces by the person he loves. "I like you." "You know I don't like you." "I do. In fact, I love you, and you'll fall for me. I don't need the words 'I like you' from you. One day, I'll make sure you'll say the words 'I love you'." "You really shouldn't be hoping for something like that." Will Haruka's heart ever change, or will Levi's love remain unrequited forever?

In a futuristic world where humanity thrives despite the ancient threat of demonic portals, monstrous entities continue to emerge, preying on the unsuspecting. To combat this, the Department of Demon Control (DDC) enlists elite warriors known as Kai-Users—humans born with an exceptional life force called Kai. Their existence remains a secret, hidden from the public eye. Kimura Asahi, a 17-year-old high schooler. Balancing school life and his duty to protect the city, his only solace is Ai, his fiancée and sole confidante. Haunted by his past and his vow to protect his younger sister, Natsumi, Asahi must push beyond his limits as greater threats emerge. A battle for survival begins. Will his love and determination be enough to face the demons ahead? Support this story by adding it to your collection, giving Power Stones, and Golden Tickets! For private discussion, reach out on Discord: https://discord.gg/2zz2Csj9UQ

This is the story of Evangeline Beaumont and Alexander Blackthorne. Evangeline works in advertising and is great at her job, she is estranged from her parents and younger sister and is engaged. She couldn't wait to get married because she would finally have a family of her own but luck wasn't on her side or maybe it was divine intervention as she found her soon to be husband sleeping with a not just any woman but her best friend. Why couldn't she find peace after so many years? Was she unworthy of it or was she just a game to the universe. But when one door closes, another opens and this one has the man who would cherish her like no other behind it. 'This story is purely fictional. If there are any similarities to real life people, it is a matter of coincidence.'

I'm going to make this up as I go along and see what happens. Once there's a story, I'll change this.

The incursion, an event that slowly shifted different worlds into each other, this caused the apocalypse. Beasts flowed into earth like water, killing off people one by one. Living survivors that gained the powers of the apocalypse, the awakened, there was no surviving if you weren’t an awakened. The goal of the awakeners is to defend earth. And to escape it. A lone unawakened, Jack, is desperate to escape earth.

on a world of earth there was peace, until monster appear they arose. from ashes, as they were outnumbering hope was there, they were gifted with magic. and they use the magic to even the odds, and they who uses magic are call. Hunters.

Diary of a migrant family and their struggle to adapt to a new culture. Sweat and tears compiled in a diary and their sharing to support others facing the same challenges. Hoping you find a solution in these stories.

Got rejected, Killed by a truck , reincarnated, Conquered another world, Killed the entire Demon race, got back to his world right before he died in the hospital, resumed his pursuit to be a singer

Rafaela finds herself heartbroken at the wedding of the man she loves, Argos, who is bound by an arranged marriage to his childhood friend, Alice, due to his parents' wishes. As she watches them exchange vows, Rafaela is torn between her emotions: should she stand back and let him go to someone else, or should she fight for the love that they once shared?

(Mpreg/BL romance)This is Maria Dumarun, he steals for a living. He knows it's wrong, but he does it anyway. But now, life has come back to bite him in the ass—he is cursed with the divine responsibility of giving birth to the hero destined to save humanity. What was meant to be a simple act of theft spirals into a tangled web of fate, intertwining Maria with Enanon, a divine being striving for godhood. Thrust together by circumstance and driven by mutual disdain, they must navigate their predicament. Along the way, forge unexpected connections with others and with each other, and perhaps even discover love amidst the chaos.

[You Leveled Up!] [You have learned a new rune.] Arthur Silvera's world just glitched. His mysterious new 'Legacy' is transforming him – a nobody – into the ultimate stat-absorbing, rune-crafting powerhouse. But is this power a gift... or an unmanageable curse? In a world of magic-infused tech, Arthur must master his abilities to survive. Monstrous dungeons, mech-powered guilds, and realms beyond imagining await… but with a Legacy this broken, the whole system might just come crashing down around him. *** Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GFD6p9sByS

Lynn is both blessed and cursed, a man who walks the razor’s edge between mercy and cruelty. To some, he is a savior. To others, a monster. His choices are unfathomable—spare a murderer, slaughter the innocent, tear one family apart while leaving another untouched. "Must you kill the innocent villagers?" "Why did you save the murderer?" "Why my family and not theirs?" Desperation, fury, grief—people beg for answers, for justice, for fairness. But Lynn only chuckles, his gaze sharp and unyielding, amusement flickering beneath his words. "Why? Because I can. And because it’s interesting this way." He plays with fate as though it were a mere game, weaving chaos and order with the same indifferent hand. But even the most controlled game has unforeseen consequences. And when the world starts pushing back—when his choices come for him—will he still walk the tightrope unshaken? Or will he finally stumble?

Wealth, fame, power, Alpha Davien is the stereotypical playboy who has both the looks and commitment issues. Leading one of the most powerful packs in the whole of New York, life couldn't be much better for him. That was, till his father made an announcement that changed his all so perfect life. With his father stepping down from chairman and their company merging with their number one rival. Davien was left with no choice but to agree to a marriage between himself and the heir of their rivals to preserve the peace and keep his inheritance. Infamous for rejecting three mates in a row, Davien is certain that his so called marriage would end as miserably as any other of his entanglements. However, on the night of his engagement party to Silvia, the eldest daughter and heir to the company, a surprise guest arrives at the event. Kian Saint. The nineteen year old rebel son of the rival company, rumoured to have gone to prison abroad and was deported. Tension rises when Davien and Kian both discover that they're actually each other's mates! Determined not to lose his inheritance, Davien offers Kian a large sum of money with the intention of rejecting the mate bond. Things go south when Davien hears what Kian has to say... "Do I look stupid? Why should I accept this small amount when I can become your husband and have all your money to myself?" Conflicted, he tries to approach Silvia but is left stunned at what she has to say. "I'll admit, I'm a bit shocked myself, but I'm glad Kian has a mate! As long as you keep my brother happy, I won't run your company into the ground." Left with no other choice, the playboy Davien marries an omega seven years younger!