Option Chain

Asher Carter has spent his entire life hiding his true self. In Eldermire—a town ruled by the iron grip of the Council of Purity—being different is dangerous, and some kinds of love are a crime that can cost you everything. Orphaned young and raised under the council’s suffocating laws, Asher has learned that survival means keeping his head down. By day, he works as a waiter at The Gilded Spoon, an elite café where the town’s powerful gather. By night, he dreams of a life where he doesn’t have to pretend. Then there’s Malcolm Hayes—the mayor’s son. Wealthy, charming, and engaged to the daughter of a high-ranking council member, he is everything Asher can never have. To the world, Malcolm is the perfect heir to Eldermire’s legacy of purity. But beneath the polished facade, he's living a life that isn't truly his—while being irresistibly drawn to the quiet waiter he just can't stop thinking about. One moment, they were just two men living separate lives. The next, they are fugitives. Hunted by a town that sees their love as an abomination, Asher and Malcolm’s only hope is to escape beyond Eldermire’s borders—to a place where love isn’t punished. But running won’t be easy. In a world where their love is forbidden and betrayal is inevitable, the question isn’t just whether they can escape—but whether their love is strong enough to survive. --- Trigger Warning: This story explores dark and intense themes. Please proceed with caution if you are sensitive to: Graphic violence Vigilante justice Homophobia Fear and persecution Life-threatening situations Explicit sexual scenes

A man named Hastora with a dark past, he has the ambition to become very strong in order to protect the people he loves, in order to make it happen he will not hesitate to get rid of everything that stands in his way. Until one day Hastora where a spiritual entity appeared who spoke to him, the entity did not have a physical body he was just a consciousness that existed in Hastora's mind. The spiritual entity was named Zarafel, he did not have any special powers, but he had extensive knowledge. When the entity first spoke to Hastora, he called him "The Great Demon Lord Hastora". Hastora who was surprised to hear this tried to ask him, Zarafel explained everything. It turned out that Hastora was a Demon Lord who had lived since 20,000 years ago. He died and he was reincarnated using reincarnation magic, but Hastora's memory was lost, this made his strength disappear too. Since then, Hastora has focused on increasing his strength so that he can regain all his memories and powers. He will also increase his strength again so that he can become stronger than his old self

[Ding! System releases initial mission...] [Option 1: Choose the identity of an ordinary person.] Reward: Billions in gold. [Option 2: Choose the identity of a cultivator.] Reward: Divine King Physique. Arthur frowned. "Is this even a choice? In a world this dangerous, how could I survive as a normal person? What’s the point of money?" Without hesitation, he selected Option 2. [Ding! Mission completed. Reward granted: Divine King Physique.] From that day onward, Arthur embarked on the path of the supreme, destined to dominate the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!

[ WARNING: Mature Content ] Noah Sullivan, a cheerful yet cold beauty of the business world was drugged and was forced to sleep with someone, on top of that that someone was a man. Opening his eyes he found out that the person he spend a night with is no other than his business partner, Ethan Caldwell. Seeing his partner's beautiful face only thing that came out of his mouth was "Oh!! I'm done for!!" "What!!?" But, fate wouldn't let them be as they become more and more involved with each other.

"My fiancé is a high school student?" Sohee, an Omega drowning in debt, has two choices: marry a younger chaebol Alpha, or sell himself to an older yet violent loan shark Alpha. Ah, there's a third option, too. "Should I just off myself or something?" *** #omegaverse #dominantalpha #powerbottom #collegeromance #healing

For five hundred years, he remained in the darkness. Raviel, the demon bound to the Vermillion family, had known nothing but chains and silence for centuries. Deep beneath the grand castle, locked away in an underground cave, he sat motionless inside an enormous iron cage, his wrists and ankles shackled by ancient, glowing runes. The magic pulsed with a soft, eerie light, a reminder of his eternal servitude. The air was damp, thick with the scent of old stone and forgotten power. Time had long lost its meaning to him. He had witnessed generations of Vermillions rise and fall—greedy, selfish, and cruel. None had dared to free him, nor had any of them been worthy of his protection. But then, something changed. Far above, within the golden halls of the Vermillion estate, a child was born—the heir of the family. And with his first cry, the chains around Raviel's wrists shuddered. A sharp crack echoed through the cave as one of the magical seals flickered for the first time in centuries. The demon's crimson eyes slowly opened. He exhaled, his breath a whisper against the cold air. "So… the heir has finally arrived." His lips curled into a slow, dark smile. The silence of five hundred years was about to be broken. --- The grand Vermillion estate stretched across acres of land, surrounded by towering walls and an air of untouchable wealth. But within those walls, past the marble halls and golden chandeliers, there was a place untouched by power struggles and whispered schemes—the secret garden. A small boy, no older than four, ran barefoot across the soft grass, his silver-white hair shining under the golden sun. Nao Vermillion, the only true heir of the Vermillion family, giggled as he chased after a butterfly, his tiny hands reaching for the delicate creature. "Careful, young master," a gentle voice called out. Amara, the aging housemaid, watched over him from a distance. She was the only one in the household who truly cared for the child—not as an heir, but as a boy who deserved warmth. Nao turned to her, his icy blue eyes filled with innocence. "Ama! Look!" He pointed excitedly as the butterfly landed on a white rose. Amara smiled, stepping closer. "Butterflies are delicate, my dear. Just like you." Nao pouted, puffing out his small cheeks. "I'm not delicate!" He stomped his tiny foot, making Amara chuckle. "You are," she teased. "But one day, you will grow into a strong young man." Nao didn't understand her words yet. All he knew was that the garden was his favorite place—a hidden world where he was just a boy, not an heir. But deep beneath the castle, locked away in the dark, a pair of crimson eyes had already opened, waiting for the day their paths would cross...

Ishin is a young boy who lives a life full of questions and mysteries, his past is a secret even to himself because he has no memory of it. But when he unexpectedly arrives in a new world, everything changes. In this world full of magic, secrets and intrigue, there is a hidden power within Ishin and a hidden connection between this world, his destiny and this world itself. As he faces challenges, Ishin gradually reveals the truth about himself. What is his connection to this world? Will he be able to find his power and save this world? The mystery is before us. Come, let's solve this puzzle together.

In the midst of swirling possibilities, a question lingered in the air like an unspoken promise: "If you were given the chance to reset the beginning, what path would you tread?" Option One: To revel in the simple joys of life, finding solace in the embrace of solitude, for the paper-thin figure is the epitome of true love. Option Two: To journey into the realm of cultivation, seeking the secrets of immortality, striving to become a legendary sword immortal. Option Three: To immerse oneself in the world of martial arts, carving out a path as an unparalleled grandmaster, destined to reign supreme over all sects. Option Four: To traverse the realms of fantasy, experiencing rebirth as a formidable entity, ascending once more to the pinnacle as a divine sovereign. Option Five: To venture into the dark realms, mastering the arts of sorcery as the esteemed leader of the demonic sect. Option Six: To ascend the throne and rule over all, commanding an empire in the realm of fantasy, for in the divine dynasty, the desire to reign as emperor burns brightest. Amidst this array of choices, Chu Yuan declared with unwavering determination, "I crave the throne. I shall be emperor." Yet, the system interjected, its digital voice tinged with skepticism, "Is it not preferable to live a simple life as a recluse?" "Is it not preferable to be emperor?" Chu Yuan retorted, his resolve unyielding. Silence greeted his response, an acknowledgment of his unwavering determination. "Congratulations, host, on selecting Option Six: to reign over all, in the divine dynasty of the supreme emperor." [Divine Destiny Selection System is launching...]

En un mundo destruido por la mano de los dioses, donde los humanos son meras piezas de ajedrez en un juego cósmico, Kael es un hombre que desafía su destino. Tras ser retornado al pasado, su memoria intacta de los horrores futuros, Kael descubre el "Sistema de la Rebelión", una fuerza que lo conecta con el poder de aquellos que se han rebelado contra los dioses. Con una marca ardiente en su muñeca y cicatrices de batallas perdidas, su lucha por la supervivencia lo llevará a enfrentarse a monstruos, aliados inesperados, y, finalmente, a los mismos dioses que han despojado a la humanidad de su libertad. ¿Podrá Kael cambiar el curso del futuro y romper las cadenas que atan a su mundo? La rebelión comienza, y el juego de los dioses está a punto de cambiar para siempre.

Synopsis: Lu Chunhe was just an ordinary shut-in from Earth—cowardly, risk-averse, and content with a life of mediocrity. But when he wakes up in the broken, battered body of a notorious fraud in a world of ruthless cultivators, survival becomes his only priority. The original owner of this body was a con artist—an imposter who stole the identity of a noble young master, infiltrated a powerful sect, and spent his days abusing his status. But arrogance has a price, and after provoking the wrong people, he was beaten to death and discarded like trash. Now, trapped in a body on the brink of collapse, Lu Chunhe barely has time to process his situation before a terrifying vision strikes him—a glimpse of the future where the very sect he now belongs to is annihilated in a brutal war. With enemies all around and no allies to rely on, Lu Chunhe does the only thing he can: he runs. He flees the sect, convinced he has outsmarted fate. But fate refuses to let him go. A system—cold, relentless, and bound to his very existence—whispers in his mind, forcing him onto a path of destruction. [Death Event Triggered: Return to the Sect.] No matter how far he runs, the system drags him back, pushing him toward the death flag he so desperately wants to escape. Lu Chunhe isn't a hero. He isn't a warrior. He just wants to live. But against a system that exists only to kill him, survival may be the hardest thing of all.

Ironbound delves into the brutal reality of a life bound by violence and the flicker of hope that even the most broken can rise. Set against a backdrop of a broken world, where the weak are discarded, For Kain, survival is only the beginning. And every chain can be broken, if the will is strong enough.

Jasper Cruz had everything—a promising career, loyal friends, and a bright future. But one night destroyed it all. After a drugged drink left his mind in a haze, he woke up next to the lifeless body of his coworker, Lyme Hayes. Framed for her brutal assault and murder, he was sentenced to life in Blackridge Penitentiary, a prison where the strong rule and the weak are crushed. Inside, Jasper faces a brutal new world. Betrayed by the system, abandoned by his friends, and surrounded by killers, he has one choice: adapt or die. As he fights to survive, he crosses paths with Mark Clarin, a legendary inmate feared by all. Mark sees something in Jasper—potential. Under Mark’s brutal mentorship, Jasper is forged into something stronger, something lethal. Every push-up, every punch, every lesson is another step toward his goal. He will escape. He will uncover the truth. And when the time comes, those who framed him will pay in blood.

Beneath the sky, kingdoms rise and fall. Beneath the earth, no such fate exists—only chains, only suffering. Deep below Orinith’s golden spires, where the weight of stone and silence crushes all, a world festers in darkness. Here, names are stripped away, freedom is a myth, and the air itself is thick with despair. No one escapes. No one dares to dream. Yet, among the broken, something stirs. A boy, born into suffering. A secret, buried beneath blood and dust. A power, waiting to awaken. When the first crack forms in the unbreakable chains, the world above will tremble. But not all who rise from the depths seek salvation. Some carry the darkness with them. In the shadows of Orinith, a storm is coming. And when it breaks, nothing will remain the same.

[When Prejudice Collides with Fate: Whose Trap Is This Mismatched Marriage?] Qin Ran had always believed that a man still trapped in the arranged-marriage circus at thirty must be either emotionally stunted or physically defective. But the universe had a wicked sense of humor—because the man waiting at Table 11 was a walking contradiction. Lu Sheng was a paradox of elegance and danger. His charcoal suit sculpted a body built for both boardrooms and back-alley brawls. When his gaze locked onto hers, the sharp lines of his face seemed to carve shadows into the air, the room suddenly heavy with the scent of cedar and unspoken threats. “I’m sorry, I think I’ve mistaken the table—” “Sit.” His voice cracked like a whip, freezing her mid-retreat. The glint of his platinum watch mirrored her death grip on the handbag strap. “If we’re both puppets in this family farce… let’s at least make it mutually beneficial.” Three days later, the marriage certificate seared her palm like a brand. She’d told herself this was a calculated escape from her brother’s suffocating household—until their wedding night, when the fresh scar snaking across his ribs screamed of bullets, not business deals. And when Lu Sheng shrugged off his shirt, water sluicing down the defined ridges of his abdomen, his smirk was pure sin: “Clause Three of our contract, Mrs. Lu—no coveting Party A’s assets.” She backed him against the glass wall, her fingers skating over the corded muscle of his spine. “Mr. Lu… does that clause include your six-pack?” [High-Stakes Romance | Marriage of Convenience | Enemies-to-Forced-Allies] — A billionaire with a bulletproof reputation and a vault of secrets. — A razor-tongued medical intern with a talent for unearthing truths. As lies ignite and bullets fly, only one rule remains: In this game of hearts and gunpowder, the first to fall… loses everything.

Shocking! At the wedding scene, the fiancée demanded an additional 300,000 yuan in betrothal gifts! 　　 The reason was that her brother's girlfriend's family demanded 500,000 yuan in betrothal gifts. 　　 Su Ming, penniless, was helpless on the spot! 　　 At the critical moment, the ultimate tycoon selection system activated. 　　 "Ding! Selection begins!" 　　 "Option one: Kick Li Na away, turn around and leave, reward: a Porsche 911 worth 3 million yuan." 　　 "Option two: Forgive Li Na, continue with the marriage, reward: a forgiveness hat." 　　 "I choose one!" 　　 Su Ming decisively made his choice, and from then on, embarked on the path to the pinnacle of life.

In a universe teetering on the edge of chaos, Hikaru, a rogue Archangel, steals the legendary blade Durandal, an artifact said to contain immense power and said to choose only the worthiest of wielders. This act sets into motion a chain of events that could reshape the universe and reality as we know it.

Xu Yi came to a world where all the people cultivate immortals. At the age of eighteen, everyone began to contact the chaotic world and entered countless major and minor worlds. Xu Yi gets a 100 times reward system. Hunt first-level Magical Beasts to find a first-level magic core. System rewards (optional): One: One hundred first-order magic cores. Two: One second-order magic core. Discover one of Gengjin's primary Cultivation Technique. System rewards (optional): One: Gengjin Primary Cultivation Technique 100. Two: Five Elements Samsara primary Cultivation Technique one. It's time to return for a week, get bonus time. System rewards (optional): One: stay in this world for 700 days. Two: **Reward, return immediately. God, I will spend 100 times more cultivation time than others in the future! Have you seen the Nascent Soul period of high school students? Have you ever seen Demonic Beasts raised during the Nascent Soul period? never seen it? Snapped…… Let you see, close the door, let the roaring god dog! ________________

What would you give for what your soul craves? Would you sever an arm to strike a knave? For but a drop upon your dry tongue, what would you trade? Otto, a hunter rotted in rave, Longs for joy, even with ashen chains collar his will. he is a slave … yet time will rust both chains and will..

In a world where realms collide and gods play chess with mortal lives, Heavenly Demon reincarnates as the weakest monster in Existence with a divine ability Driven by an unbreakable will to fight and be the strongest, she claws her way from the bottom of the food chain to the apex of power, becoming a Demon Lord feared by gods and mortals alike. This Novel is completely free

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

Born into a world of pain and betrayal, Winnie never knew love—only survival. Abandoned by a father who never cared, tormented by a stepmother who sold her innocence for profit, and forced into a life she never chose, she learned that mercy was a luxury she could never afford. When her only family—her beloved brother—is ripped from her, Winnie is left with nothing but the scars of her past and the fire of revenge burning in her soul. She refuses to be another victim, refuses to be just another forgotten girl. With the help of Carter, a man with his own demons, and Michael, a protector forged in blood, she fights back. But Damien—the monster who ruled the shadows of her life—won’t let go so easily. He built his empire on broken lives, and he won’t fall without a war. As Winnie uncovers the secrets that could destroy him, she must decide: will she run, or will she burn everything down with him? *shattered chain * is a harrowing tale of survival, revenge, and the power of resilience. In a world where monsters wear human faces, Winnie must break free from the past—or be consumed by it. **Will she rise, or will the darkness finally claim her?**

A tale as old as earth was used to chain a devilish creature. Many many years later, this creature’s essence has created conflict that strikes our hero. V, who has been thrown into a new world, tries to revert it back to the old. However this isn’t without trouble.

My name is Analice Stephenson.. hehe.. scratch that! I'm a Bich Sassin. It's a crazy right? Yes, that's not who I was, but it's who I've made myself become. Who cares, anyway? I've realized that being Analice was never an option.

Chris was born in a world where the humans are not the ones at the top of the food chain. Even when they are the bottom, humans fight each other for power. Whether Chris would survive in such a world or not, read the story to find out.

~Thrown into the pages of a horror bl as the side character who is destined to a gruesome death, (Y/n) is determined to outsmart the plot as he tries to avoid the inevitable ending. But fate is cruel and so is the obsession of a certain someone who had his eyes on the male since day one. Is he truly changing the story or is he falling deeper into the claws of its twisted fate?

Isla Sinclair never imagined her fate would be sealed with a signature and a ruthless vow. When her reckless brother gambles away millions to the wrong man, she is forced to pay the price—by marrying Killian Thorne, a powerful billionaire with a vendetta against her family. Killian didn’t build his empire by playing fair. He takes what he wants, and right now, he wants her. A Sinclair under his control is the perfect revenge. But Isla isn’t the weak pawn he expected—she’s fierce, defiant, and refuses to be broken. Their marriage is a battlefield, their desire a dangerous game. And when Isla uncovers the devastating truth about why Killian really hates her family, she faces an impossible choice: destroy the man she’s beginning to love or surrender to a past that could ruin them both. Because in this war of hearts, only one of them can truly win.

In the depths of the Victorian era, where mansions are filled with secrets and shadows dance on the walls, lives the young boy "Reishel Galfrahad", a small child who holds in his hands an incredible power: an ancient magical book, within which appear mysterious texts that grant him the ability to change the world... or destroy it! Reishel finds himself trapped between a distorted reality and interwoven nightmares, discovering images of children with similar faces and names, facing dark corridors, and people appearing with strange curses, while a mysterious shadow pursues him, hiding a secret buried in his family's bloodline. When the mansion is locked down after a horrific murder, and unknown creatures begin to appear, Reishel becomes the only hope for survival. Each spell Reishel utters opens a gate to another world... a world that devours souls. What does the mansion hide? Who are the children in the pictures? And why does everyone seem like chess pieces in a story he didn’t choose to be a part of? A dark novel blended with mystery and psychological horror, charged with magic and destruction, where the boundaries between reality and imagination are broken, and escaping the story becomes the greatest challenge... "I am the writer... and you are my story that refused to be completed!"

Emily Wrigley’s life takes a dark turn when her older brother, Everett Marshal, pulls her out of a nightclub and locks her away in his private villa. What was meant to be a lesson in discipline soon spirals into something much more dangerous. Everett has spent years suppressing his forbidden desires, but being close to Emily shatters his self-control. His love for her is obsessive, possessive, and unrelenting. With Emily bound by golden chains, she is forced to confront a horrifying truth—her own brother sees her as something more than family. Struggling against his control, Emily fights for her freedom while trying to understand Everett’s true intentions. But with his wealth, power, and unwavering obsession, escaping him may not be so easy. Is this love, or is it captivity? And will Emily find a way to break free before she loses herself completely?

A man wakes up inside his favorite RPG, "Chains of Destiny," but instead of becoming the hero, he's stuck as Lucien, a low-level NPC. In a world threatened by the Oracle's Gate and divided between the Eastern Dominion and the Western Federation, Lucien must navigate his way through danger. Armed only with his knowledge of the game, what will be his fate?

This heart-warming story is about Jaxen and Kazuro, two high school students who live in the same city, attend the same school but just after random chain of events they get to know each other, eventually growing a strong bond relationship.