Honor Among Thieves Illusion Scene

A world where strength and cultivation define one's worth is the backdrop for Xu Hanyu, a young man burdened by a curse that limits his abilities and leaves him open to ridicule. Growing up in a society that thrives on power, he endures constant humiliation yet remains resolute in his quest to train and strengthen himself, despite his inability to cultivate. His life takes a turn when he meets a girl who captures his heart, only to betray him in the end. This betrayal ignites a fierce determination within him, setting him on a journey of self-discovery where he uncovers hidden truths and strange powers that could change everything. Will Hanyu rise above his curse and reclaim his destiny? What could be the reason for his lover betraying him?

Dreams become real. To avoid dreaming people stay awake but what prevents the waking world from turning into a dream, no, a nightmare?

At dusk, a young girl walks home alone. Due to upcoming exams, she has been staying late at school to study, often returning home at twilight or even in the evening. Her route home takes her through a park. As she walks through the park, she suddenly hears the sound of hurried, chaotic footsteps rapidly approaching. Just as she begins to turn her head to look, before she can complete the motion, someone grabs her forcefully.

Neva and Rhett, the two youths have their heart strings attached in love. Interfering their peaceful life circumstances unfolds scattering blades in their romance. Ishmael, with a heart of spikes, he looks to mend the wound, searching and failing for his Neva separated from him. Rays of love and joy filtering through clouds of horror in the world, Neva before him once more. The twisted fate entangling them, reveals the game of sphere as misery burns their soul. Concealed life beyond turning pages—one after another. The tale gathers: sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and weakness, destruction and creation, love and hate. Illusion is where we live; in the Garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusive is serenity; an evermore sanguine of love. Visionary of Eden in the new earth; sows hope deep in the soul. Delusory pleasure of the world; shall bring us burns in the ocean of fire. Illusive Eden is peace. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of the man, even now bleeding red. The whisper whirls with the dawn of a man. He, who pretends to be the Hero. (The girl who promised to always be together, Forbids him to ever appear, Refusing to recognise him, She disregards all he ever had. Vowing to protect her, He's the terrifying truth she hopes rules lie. Tripping and ripping her, He's the living tragedy looming in on her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth; He's the villain pretending to be a Hero.)

It was supposed to be a new beginning—fresh faces, towering mountains, and the promise of untamed horizons. But the world doesn’t always play fair. The snow-covered peaks held secrets, ancient whispers that pulled at the edges of reality. A frosted gaze, a frozen heart. A fleeting warmth that lingered, only to unravel. The air was heavy, the nights restless. I was unlucky. A quiet campus turned labyrinthine. Paths twisted into trails where footsteps vanished, and in the silence, shadows became more than just absence. Questions followed like echoes: What am I? What do I belong to? And why does the sky feel too close and too far all at once? A frostbite that never healed. A cliff's edge that wouldn’t let go. A hand reached out—divine or cruel? Each step forward pulled deeper into the unknown, where gods didn’t walk, but fragments of them did, fractured and wary, watching. The world isn’t broken; it’s just no longer whole. Beyond the mountains, among the clouds, lies a story unwritten, where reality bends and belief becomes the weight that anchors existence. But the question is simple: Can you bear the cold?

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

His expression was noxious, that bought me to my knees. It was turbulent, so was difficult to see anything through them. But I saw. I saw. Him. Maybe it was too late but I saw.

In a world divided into four powerful nations and teetering on the brink of chaos, a celestial deity named Lucien descends to Earth as a human, reborn as a young man named Elias. Bound by a divine taboo that seals his godly powers, Elias must adapt to mortal life, forming unlikely bonds with hunters, beast tamers, and misfit allies as he searches for a way to break his seal. Together, they must confront dark forces rising from the shadows and prepare for a prophesied war that threatens humanity’s survival. As Elias’s mortal strength grows, he faces the ultimate struggle—to protect a world that may never know his true nature.

Aleksasha was born to be the perfect noblewoman—until her world was shattered by scandal and ruin. Cast aside as the cursed survivor of a crumbling house, she is swiftly married off to the brooding Duke Matias Volkov, who leaves for war shortly after their vows. But when he returns, 10 years later, he comes bearing more than just scars—he brings home a stunning and enigmatic woman, Selene, a prize from his battles. As Aleksasha’s hard-won position as the lady of the estate is threatened, she must confront the deepening betrayal. Torn between reclaiming her rightful place and the dangerous allure of a new rival, Aleksasha battles her darkest fears. Will she fight to reignite the passion that once bound her to Matias, or will their hearts be consumed by the flames of jealousy, misunderstandings, and unspoken desires? In a world where loyalty is fleeting and love is a battlefield, can they repair their fractured bond, or will they be torn apart forever by the ghosts of the past?

In a world where magic and divine power collide, the youngest son of Lucifer, a demon boy born with unimaginable strength, was chained and sealed away by his father to prevent him from destroying Hell itself. At the age of eight, his power became so uncontrollable that even the King of Hell feared his existence. Desperate to keep the demon's destructive potential contained, Lucifer made a pact with the great Merlin, who trapped the boy in the human realm, binding his powers with enchanted chains. Years later, with Merlin dead and a kingdom still fearful of the demon’s release, an elite group of knights, blessed by the gods, take it upon themselves to guard his prison. However, when a war between the mages and knights erupts, chaos provides the perfect opportunity for the young demon to break free. Hidden among the knights, disguised within their ranks, the demon plots his next move. But his escape is just the beginning. Hunted by both the mages and the knights, he must navigate a world where ancient gods, wizards, and warriors clash. As he travels deep into enemy territory, sneaking into the heart of the kingdom, he is driven by one purpose: freedom. Now, with his powers still sealed but his physical strength unmatched, the young demon embarks on a journey that will shake the foundation of both realms. Can the knights stop him before he regains his full strength, or will the demon's wrath bring both Heaven and Hell to their knees? As the demon hides in the shadows of the human world, a new chapter in the war between gods, magic, and demonic power begins. brand new discord server https://discord.gg/g3wSSfQU

Follow the story of Alex and Leo, two identical twins who did not have a childhood like other kids. They were raised by a drunkard mother who cared little for them or their education. Despite their efforts, poverty became a constant companion, ruining their lives. In a desperate bid to escape their circumstances, Alex devised a dangerous plan to charm a wealthy woman. Unbeknownst to Leo, his brother's scheming would lead to unforeseen consequences. Just when it seemed that everything would work out for Alex, he was shot on the day of his wedding by an unknown assailant. In the chaos that followed, Leo was forced to assume his brother's identity to avoid incurring the wrath of Rosie, a feared mafia matriarch in the city. What will happen if Rosie discovers the truth? Who was the mysterious enemy that killed Alex? And will Rosie and Leo ever find love? Follow the story to discover more.

in the fictional world of Eos, where power is everything, the Loran family holds immense power and influence. Adrian Loran, the youngest child of the family, has lived a sheltered life, unaware of the darkness that lurks beneath the surface. but as he grows and meet different people who challenge his family's lifestyle, actions and legacy, Adrian's perception of the world becomes distorted.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT]. I, Lily, thought I had it all: a loving boyfriend, a close friend, and a normal life. But it all came crashing down when I discovered the unthinkable: my boyfriend, Lu Chen, was using me to hide his secret relationship with my best friend. Heartbroken and enraged, I confronted them, but things took a deadly turn. Pushed off a cliff, I should have died. Instead, I awakened in a bizarre beast world where I'm the ultimate prize: a peerless beauty. In this strange new realm, beastmen are gorgeous, while their females are gruesome. The rules are simple: men can have only one wife, while women can have multiple husbands. And if a man is abandoned? Death awaits. A strange rules that supposed to belongs to the men like Lu Chen in my world. Now, I'm the target of powerful beasts vying for my attention. But I'm not interested in their affections; I'm driven by a burning desire for revenge against those who wronged me. And I'll stop at nothing to get it. As I navigate this treacherous world, I'm forced to confront the darkness within myself. " Why on earth did no Males here value their lives, willing to throw it away just to please the female they fancy? One of my husbands said he's going to get me the star from the sky which is nearly impossible but he somehow made it possible, another one willingly sends me all his powers and became useless almost got eaten up by his own, another one will die for me and protect me even when facing an opponent stronger than him". With these faithful husbands beside me, will I still go back even if there's a chance? What of my heart?. read to get more experience, author Gold love you all readers. also don't forget to give me your support, your support means everything to me. Happy Reading

[A Rare Illusion-Themed Novel + Villain Protagonist + Nightmare Invasion + Original Scenarios] Su Mu experiences the same dream every night. And every time he wakes up, his mental strength increases by 1%, meaning he becomes stronger just by sleeping. - Year One: Hypnosis. Su Mu realizes his mental power has grown strong enough to hypnotize others. As a result, gang leaders, campus queens, and beautiful CEOs... all become his subordinates. - Year Two: Control of the Five Senses. His mental strength reaches a level where he can manipulate others' five senses. Using this ability, he establishes himself as the number one illusionist in the nightmare world. - Year Five: Materializing Fantasies. Su Mu gains the power to create objects out of nothing with his mind, even conjuring things that do not belong to this world. Some begin to worship him, reverently calling him a god. However, most see him as a heretic and treat him with hostility.

Anabelle has always dreamed of finding love, but when her mate, Kaden, cruelly rejects her, her world begins to unravel. Heartbroken and lost, she questions if she'll ever find the love she’s always wanted—or if she’s destined to remain alone forever. Can she heal from this devastating blow, or will the pain of rejection define her future?

In a world where divine races compete for power and influence, the Void Dragons are despised, considered a mistake amidst divine perfection. In an effort to cease the eternal wars, a special school was created to unite the most powerful races of the cosmos, requiring all students to assume more basic forms, such as human forms, as a proof of humility. Among them is the protagonist, a Void Dragon with unknown powers who prefers laziness to greatness. On the very first day, he ignores the rules and, in his true dragon form, sleeps peacefully on a rock in the forest near the school. There, he is discovered by a girl belonging to the Light Dragons, the most revered race for bringing light to the universe. The improbable encounter between the Void Dragon and the emissary of light will mark the beginning of a journey filled with mysteries and adventures, forging unlikely alliances and revealing that, even among gods, the void can be more than just darkness. --Updated weekly--

All it takes is one monster for the world to go to ruins. Life as Nadine knows it goes to shit and she has to accustom herself to life underground, that is until an accident forces her out into the real world. Caine has no idea why he saved Nadine. She is everything he hates- rich, spoiled and entitled- and yet, he couldn't just let her die. Living outside is hard enough without having to save someone else and yet, he does it with Nadine. Thrust into a world that she has no idea how to navigate, Nadine is forced to rely on Caine. Her life is literally in his hands. They soon realize that maybe the monsters are the least of their worries.

Feroz Khan, a 17-year-old orphan, discovers that he is the target of a secretive organization known as the "Illuminati", who are after a hidden power he inherited from his father, Qadir Khan. His father, once blessed with extraordinary abilities, left Feroz at an orphanage to protect him from his power-hungry brother and the "Free Masons". As Feroz’s abilities begin to awaken, he embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about his family’s past and his father’s fate, while evading the relentless pursuit of those who want to control him.

"Reincarnated in Another World as the Son of Someone Whose Father is the Honored One, Trained to Become the World's Strongest, and Oh Yeah, I Have a Really Cool Big Sister Too!"

The world of Neo-Empyrean, a sprawling futuristic city built on the ruins of the Old World, thrives and survives thanks to its elite Hunters—warriors blessed with the Leveling System. These individuals gain XP from slaying monsters and completing portal-related missions, making them humanity's only defense against Portal Breaks—massive invasions of monsters that pour out like waves of destruction. Carter Hayes is anything but elite. He's a Level 3 "Hunter," stuck in a system where the average citizen without combat experience starts at Level 5. His stats are abysmal, his skills laughable, and his peers see him as a joke. But Carter doesn't care. He refuses to chase power, believing that fighting the monsters is futile in the grand scheme of things. Instead, he lives quietly in a crumbling apartment, working as a low-tier scavenger around breached portals. However, Carter's apathy is tested when an Abyssal Portal—an anomaly that no Hunter team has ever survived—opens in the heart of the city. As the government scrambles to respond, Carter finds himself trapped inside the portal during a scavenging run, surrounded by monsters far beyond his level. But instead of dying, he discovers a glitch in the Leveling System—one that doesn’t make him stronger, but might just make him useful in ways no one ever imagined.

In the wake of a cataclysmic upheaval known as the Abyss Disaster, Arthur emerges as an enigmatic figure bearing a mysterious class and a singular skill with untold potential. Harnessing the power of mana and a unique ability to mimic the talents of others, Arthur rises to unparalleled heights of strength and prowess. But fate has other plans for Arthur when his quest to conquer the Abyss ends in tragedy, plunging him into the depths of death and rebirth. Resurrected in a new realm, Arthur grapples with the realization of his divine heritage and the daunting responsibility that accompanies it. As Arthur navigates this unfamiliar world, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, gradually unlocking the secrets of his true nature and the cosmic threats that loom on the horizon. Taking on the guise of a mortal student at an esteemed academy, Arthur must conceal his godly essence while honing his powers to face the challenges ahead. In "God Among Us," follow Arthur's epic saga as he transcends the boundaries of mortality to become a guardian of the universe, wielding his newfound divinity to safeguard against impending doom. With each step towards enlightenment, Arthur inches closer to his destiny, poised to confront the forces of darkness and shape the fate of worlds.

Jika dunia ini hanya ilusi. Maka, manusia yang tinggal di dunia ini, juga ilusi. Tapi, bagi makhluk ilusi ini, ilusi yang merupakan tempat asalnya, adalah kenyataan.

A story about a young teenager who was involved in a murder case.Podie a nineteen years old college student got himself in a big trouble. who will be there to help him?, his dead parents or the Hot cop Jonathan. found out by reading the book.

Ethan Blackwood is more than just a ruthless CEO and a formidable Alpha of the Silvercrest pack—he’s the last line of defense against a rising darkness threatening to consume his world. As strange attacks and supernatural anomalies plague his territory, Ethan finds himself drawn deeper into a web of ancient magic, betrayal, and dangerous enemies who won’t stop until they see him fall. Amid the chaos, Lila Calloway, a mysterious witch with a past shrouded in secrets, becomes an unlikely ally. Her knowledge of forbidden magic and her uncanny ability to anticipate the enemy’s moves make her invaluable—but her true motives remain unclear. The more time Ethan spends with her, the more he’s torn between his instincts to protect his pack and the inexplicable pull he feels toward her. As tensions escalate, Amelia Carter, Ethan’s loyal Beta, struggles to hold the pack together while keeping her own feelings for Ethan buried. But when a devastating betrayal reveals a traitor within their ranks, the fragile trust between them begins to crack. Now, with the enemy closing in and their resources stretched thin, Ethan must uncover the secrets of the ancient Binding Stone—an artifact that could either save his pack or destroy everything he holds dear. As alliances shift and forbidden desires ignite, Ethan is forced to confront not only the dangers lurking outside but also the darkness within himself. In a world where loyalty is tested, love is forbidden, and power comes at a steep price, Ethan must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect those he loves—and whether the Alpha’s strength is enough to survive the shadows threatening to consume them all.

In the believer's heart, Faith and Patience alongside other friends must overcome the enemies of the WORD

In a world ravaged by war and political intrigue, power is not merely a matter of wealth or influence; it is defined by the formidable beasts one commands. From majestic dragons to fearsome griffins, these creatures are the ultimate weapons in a relentless struggle for dominance among nations. Those deemed worthy are chosen by these beasts, rising to positions of unparalleled prestige and authority, while the unworthy are left to languish in obscurity. In a kingdom where monsters are both feared and revered, young Archy Holloway finds himself thrust into a perilous journey that will test his courage and loyalty.

The story follows Tangsoi and Jongkoi, a happily married couple living in Pathso Village, Noklak, who are blessed with six children. Their peaceful family life changes dramatically with the birth of their first son, Khumo, a brave and legendary figure among the Khiamniungan tribe. Khumo's childhood is shaped by turmoil as enemies invade their village during a time when men are away harvesting crops. His mother bravely defends him against the attackers, narrowly saving his life. Tangsoi returns in time to rescue Khumo, reinforcing their family bond and determination. Khumo grows up courageous and strong like his father. As the family expands, tragedy strikes: Pujei, the second son, is killed while trying to maintain peace between Pathso and Lengnyu villages. Kheyang, the third son, succumbs to illness. The fourth and fifth children, Langshe and Muthsoi, die young. The youngest, Pengchang, born in Lengnyu, embraces Christianity alongside his wife Sujang, abandoning old practices. However, Khumo remains steadfast in traditional ways. This generational tale reflects resilience, family unity, bravery, and the transition of cultural beliefs amidst conflict and change.

They call me a demon, a monster, the disgrace of the gods. Funny, isn’t it? The same beings who tore my life to shreds now grovel at my feet, begging for mercy. Mercy? Hah! I’ve forgotten what that feels like. Back then I was the lively son of the great God of War, dreaming of glory and honor. But dreams are fragile things, easily shattered under the boots of those who think themselves untouchable. They made me their plaything, broke me, hunted me like a dog, took my smile. But I don’t break. No, I thrive. I laugh. I destroy. Now, I sit on the ruins of their golden thrones, wearing a smile they’ll never forget. Kind gods? Just ones? No, the gods are cruel. And I? I am the God of Gods. Their nightmare. Their end. I am the God of Amusement New chapters every Wednesday and Saturday.

In a world where cultivation is the key to survival, Yumen Ji struggles to find her place in a sect that values power above all else. But what seemed to be a long and arduous path toward mastering Qi soon turns into something much more complicated when a hidden system awakens within her, offering her a dangerous yet tempting power. As her body and mind reach their limits, Yumen must decide whether to trust this new force, which grants her control over illusions capable of altering reality, or risk it all in pursuit of becoming the most powerful cultivator the world has ever seen [I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com]