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One must always sacrifice something to strive for survival in this world. But when all that is sacrificed becomes meaningless, turned into a toy for others to freely squander, with no compensation paid. Then, the Bounty Mercenary Group does not mind resorting to their own hands, and collecting the interest they're rightfully owed!

Auriel spent his entire life playing by the rules. He worked hard, helped others, and believed in the power of the law. The world repaid him with betrayal, exploitation, and, ultimately, with a pitiful death. But fate had other plans. Just as one life ended, another immediately began. He was reborn in a foreign world as a young mercenary, waking up surrounded by corpses, lost in a land where power is taken, not given. He knows that to have a fulfilling life this time around, he can't only hope that doing the right thing will be a reward in itself. He knows that he is no hero. And that heroes don't get paid... So, he is done being a pawn. If the world wants to take advantage of him again, he’ll take up the gloves and deal with it—on his own terms.

In a realm where might makes right, Kairos Wilder, a lowly demon scorned for his mortal appearance, defies the odds to challenge the divine and rewrite the fabric of destiny. With cunning guile and ruthless ambition, he navigates the treacherous landscape of demon lords, ancient gods, and fate itself, all to claim the fabled Crucible of Realms. But as realms collide, alliances shatter, and the very fabric of reality unravels, Kairos's insatiable hunger for power threatens to consume not just his enemies, but the world itself. Will his unyielding ambition be the catalyst for a new era, or the harbinger of apocalypse? Dive into this dark, epic tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and the true cost of ultimate power, where the lines between heroism and villainy are blurred, and the price of greatness is paid in blood.

What kind of time travel is this? Not only am I poor and empty-handed, but I also have a useless sister. My wife even paid her way into the family? But, but she has already killed three men. What can relieve this worry? Only getting rich!!!

As soon as Luo Yan graduated, he immediately got an offer from a prestigious gaming company. He thought all his hard work finally paid off. And he would finally reach the pinnacle of life. But then, on his first day of work, a potted plant fell on his head and he died. Surprisingly, when he thought he would cross the Yellow River, he suddenly woke up and found himself in the body of a 17 year old boy. This body had the same name as him but completely different background. Because the original was the second young master of the Luo family - one of the most powerful family in S City. Luo Yan almost cried. God probably took pity on him and decided to give him a loving family with a wealthy background. He didn't have to work hard anymore. Studying like his life depended on it and pretending to be a holy father just to cater to people. So Luo Yan decided to be a salted fish and just shamelessly sell meng. A certain male god who always bought Luo Yan's meng: Yan Yan is so cute! Why is Yan Yan so cute?? Cold faced on the outside, a cinnamon roll on the inside Gong X Super beautiful, black-belly Shou.

In a world where loyalty is fleeting and power is paid for in blood, Vincenzo Moretti stands at the crossroads of destiny. As the sole heir to the Moretti family, he is thrust into the brutal underworld, where alliances are fragile, betrayal lurks in every shadow, and only the ruthless survive. With the weight of his family’s legacy on his shoulders and the Alliance seeking to crush him before he can rise, Vincenzo must navigate a treacherous path—one where trust is a luxury and power demands sacrifice. But in a game where fear and respect walk a razor’s edge, can he outmaneuver his enemies, forge true alliances, and carve his name into history? The battle for sovereignty begins. And in this war, Mercy is weakness.

**Blood Oath: The Way of the Shadows** In the underworld of 1990s Japan, where loyalty is paid in blood and betrayal means death, the **Kurogane Syndicate** rules from the shadows. Their deadliest weapon? The Umbra Division—an elite squad of assassins trained to kill without hesitation. Among them is **Ren**, a cold and ruthless killer with no memories of the family he lost. He knows only one purpose: the mission. Alongside him are warriors just as deadly—each with their own pasts, scars, and reasons for walking this merciless path. From brutal hand-to-hand combat to silent executions under the neon glow of Tokyo’s skyline, every assignment is a battle for survival. But as the Umbra Division is sent to eliminate increasingly dangerous targets, whispers spread of an enemy even the Syndicate fears. An unstoppable force lurks in the shadows, threatening to shake the very foundations of the assassin world. And for Ren, the path ahead may force him to question everything he thought he knew—about his past, his purpose, and the meaning of true strength. Loyalty is an illusion. Death is inevitable. The only way to survive… is to kill first.

Other work: Magus Supremacy _____________ {System Online} {System Activating} {System Activation Complete.} {User Detected: Jake Lucas.} * {Main Quest: Grow strong enough to defeat your foes.} *{Warning: Darkness Approaches. No One Is Safe.}* 200 years ago, humanity almost faced extinction at the hands of the werewolves. The world survived, but the cost was unimaginable. Victory was hard-earned—and the price paid is still unknown. After seeing the war wasn't heading anywhere, the werewolves receded to grow their strength while letting the humans recover. Now, sixteen-year-old Jake Lucas is thrust into a battle he never wanted. Weak, outcast, and haunted by his parents’ brutal deaths, Jake is just trying to survive at Aurora Academy. But when a strange orb activates the Slayer System, everything changes. Quests, skills, and powers that could make him stronger than he ever dreamed. But power comes with a price. With each new level, Jake uncovers dark secrets—about the werewolves, the academy, and the shadows lurking beneath them all. The world is more dangerous than he imagined, and a hidden force is stirring, ready to rise once again. Jake’s only hope lies in mastering the Slayer System—but as the stakes grow higher, he’ll learn the real question isn’t how strong he can become, but *how far he’s willing to go* to stop an ancient evil from being unleashed. **But the system has a final warning: Jake isn’t the only one unlocking power. And the clock is ticking.** ________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR NEW READERS!!! My first few chapters might come as boring at first or bad that was because I was new to System troupe and I was also new in writing a Webnovel style book. so I will appreciate it if you all can continue reading. Ok so this is for new and probably old readers. Please read the pinned review. I had changed the title from My Werewolf's Slayer System to this just to make it cool and it doesn't affect the main storyline which is about Jake growing strong through the system and getting his revenge on the werewolves. ___________________ 200 power stones= 1 extra chapter. 20 Golden tickets= 2 extra chapters. Gifts: Magic castle= 5 extra chapters. Spacecraft= 10 extra chapters. Golden Gachapon= 15 extra chapters.

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm.

On the first day of Alex's sophomore year in high school, the elusive company of H20 Software Corporation paid a visit. Why? You ask... Oh, it turns out that my class has been invited to playtest their latest game, Untethered. Playtest? Yes, playtest...and not enter the whole-ass game and become the godforsaken Devil Spawn.

This story is about a celebrity who was tired of the celebrity lifestyle. She took a break, traveled to Paris, and ended up seeing her doppelganger. She then paid the doppelganger money to act like her for a while along the line doppelganger and the celebrity fiance to which she was engaged too but rejected her fell in love with the replacement which made her angry. She then vowed to destroy the relationship

Li Wei accidentally obtained a simulator that allowed him to manage a family of cultivators. He discovered that the descendants in the game would offer him strange and unique sacrifices. "Thanks to the ancestor for the gift, our family has become the most powerful family!" "Hurry up and offer a sacrifice to the ancestor. Please accept this spiritual weapon!" "Ancestor, we have already conquered the immortal world!" Then, one day, the descendants of the Li family, who had been in the game, appeared on Earth in grand flying boats. Under the astonished eyes of the entire world, these descendants paid homage to Li Wei in great numbers. "Welcome our ancestor home!"

He paid a billion for a slave… but claimed a mate instead. Zain was supposed to be nothing—just another nameless wolf auctioned off like an animal. Born an omega, cast aside as weak, and sold to the highest bidder, he had long accepted that freedom was a luxury he would never have. Until he appeared. Lucian Nightbane. The Crimson King. Cold, ruthless, and terrifyingly perfect. When he placed an outrageous bid of a billion, the entire auction fell silent. But Lucian didn’t buy him out of kindness. No, he only saw Zain as a pet—a weak, insignificant toy meant to serve his every whim. Yet beneath that cruelty was something far more dangerous. Possession. In the halls of the Crimson Court, where vampire nobles plot and betray, Zain is thrust into a world where he is both despised and envied. The aristocrats whisper behind his back, scheming to remove the “filthy dog” from their king’s side. They will do anything to ensure that a lowly omega wolf never rises above his station. But the greatest danger lies within Lucian himself. Because the king who refuses to love… refuses to let him go. As secrets of the past unravel, political tensions rise, and the empire teeters on the edge of war, Zain must decide— Will he remain a pawn in this deadly game? Or will he become something far greater? Because in the Crimson Court, only one law reigns supreme— The strong devour the weak.

Saving people wasn't exactly Shen Yuan's thing, but if you paid him enough to do it, then you'd get yourself a deal. Whether someone lived or died was never his concern, but what end it brought was his job to direct. He was the perfect agent for the military to commission. His job: To wake the great war hero out of his coma. Of course, only after he squeezed their pocket dry did he finally accept. But what would happen if he met his destiny there? And that destiny was the exact thing he was ordered to terminate. Alternate Title: ‘Die for Me’ Schedule: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 21:00 GMT+7 A/N: Full story is available at my ko-fi shop page (ko-fi: K_Jira). Your support will help me continue my work as an author and is greatly appreciated!

Lee Jong-suk was the embodiment of laziness, always looking for shortcuts to success. One day, he had an AI generate an entire novel for him. Without even reading a single word, he published it on a platform, expecting easy money. However, instead of praise, he was bombarded with hate comments from furious readers. Worse, not a single person unlocked a paid chapter. Enraged, he took out his frustration on the AI before falling asleep. When he woke up, he found himself inside the very novel he never bothered to read—trapped in the body of a young man he knew nothing about. With no knowledge of the plot, the characters, or even the world itself, survival became his biggest challenge. In a realm filled with ruthless schemers, deadly wars, and terrifying creatures, Jong-suk must carve out his own fate. But how can he survive in a world he created yet knows nothing about?

Jake was never a bad guy—just a man who played the role people expected. A former athlete turned aimless drifter, he spent his days coasting and his nights as someone’s little secret, paid for services no one wanted to admit they needed. But one wrong move, one moment at the wrong place, and his life is over. When he wakes up, it’s not to the world he knew but to something out of a myth—a land ruled by powerful elven women, where men are nothing more than ancient legends. Now reborn as the child of a powerful princess, his existence is an anomaly—one even his own mother doesn’t understand. Fearing he may be some kind of curse, she keeps his identity a secret, shielding him from the world. Because in a world of only women… what happens when they find out what he really is? ||||||||||| *My first book and my entry into WSA! No NTR No YURI

Emily Dawson has devoted years of her life to Alexander Sinclair, the cold and distant CEO she has loved from afar. When he finally proposes, Emily believes her persistence has paid off, not realizing that Alexander’s heart belongs to someone else—his first love, Vanessa King. Unbeknownst to Emily, Alexander’s sudden proposal is a calculated move to make Vanessa jealous after she returns from abroad, newly single. As Emily settles into her new life as Alexander’s wife, she is blissfully unaware of the real reason behind their marriage. Her world shatters when she discovers the truth: she is nothing more than a pawn in Alexander’s twisted game of revenge. Heartbroken and trapped in a loveless marriage, Emily must find the strength to reclaim her life and escape Alexander's grasp. In this gripping tale of betrayal and self-discovery, Emily embarks on a journey to find her true worth, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope for a new beginning.

"It is a normal world…" Suryansh sighed. As the sky burst with a fluorescent blue bolide. Afterwards, Suryansh noticed that the world was growing darker and darker each day. The world was advancing in ways that felt unusual. As he began uncovering secrets, he met a girl. She was a billionaire who paid for his living, changing his life forever. Now he was living in two different lives as he tried to find the true nature of the world… The POSSESSION. ___________________________________ Important details... This is not your typical story that follows a character leveling up or focuses solely on others. It's not a system or beast tamer story either. It is a 100% original and unique story that focuses on the world, with characters growing alongside it. Nature=== It might take some time to set things up, but when it burns, it really burns. It's a more action-driven story with drama and supernatural elements. The MC ====So if you want a cold-hearted MC who doesn't care about others or an MC who cares too much—this is not for you. The MC takes action based on what's necessary. I don't want to give spoilers, but the MC is cold yet emotional—because it’s me. So start your new, unique reading experience and tell me more about my writing style and what you want to see in the story—because you’re going to love this. Also, I don't use AI for writing, but to check grammar mistakes—yes, I do, and for formatting it. __________________________________ Tags: South-Eastern urban fantasy, action, worldbuilding, supernatural creatures, magic, history. words avg= 2000+

In the frozen apocalypse, the survival of humanity faces unprecedented threats and challenges! In his past life, Nathan was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend, dying with deep regret! Returning before the apocalypse, he vowed to avenge his past life and carve his way through the end of the world! With the ability to see hidden hints and spatial powers, he frantically stockpiled supplies and built an SSS-grade shelter! When the apocalypse broke out, he lived a carefree and luxurious life! Those who tried to deceive or harm him? They all paid the price! Extreme weather, natural disasters, and monstrous beasts? He wasn’t afraid of any of it! In the near future, he carved his way through the apocalypse and became the god of the entire world!

Sienna Moretti never thought the man she trusted most would be the one to hand her over. But when her father's debts to the Vittori family catch up to him, she becomes the price he's willing to pay. Matteo Vittori doesn't take no for an answer. Calculated, ruthless, and dangerously controlled, he expects her surrender-clean, simple, unquestioned. But Sienna? She's not built for obedience. Backed into a corner, she strikes a deal-one that keeps her body off-limits but binds her to a man who always gets what he wants. The rules are clear. The boundaries set. Until she tests them. Until he breaks them. And until the tension between them threatens to ignite something neither of them can control. Because in Matteo's world, debts aren't just paid... they're owned. And Sienna is about to learn what it really means to belong to him.

**Contains Some Triggers - See Below** In a world where loyalty is everything, how do you know who to trust? At twelve years old, Alexis was taken in by the notorious Blackthorn gang after losing her family. Raised among criminals, she learned to suppress her softer side to survive in their harsh world. Now seventeen, she’s known as the Blackthorn Princess - a title that signifies both her belonging and the heavy price she’s paid for it. When an arranged marriage to Dillan, the son of a rival gang leader, is proposed to strengthen alliances, Alexis reluctantly agrees. But Dillan is not what he seems. Beneath his charming exterior lies the Phantom - a masked figure determined to destroy the Blackthorns from within, driven by a thirst for vengeance tied to his family’s tragic past. As Alexis and Dillan grow closer, their connection blurs the lines between love and betrayal. When secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Alexis must decide where her true allegiance lies - with the family who raised her or the boy who’s stolen her heart. But in a world fuelled by revenge and power, love may not be enough to save them both.

He was born a stain in the werewolf code, a phantom in human society. He learned the rules of survival in the rust-stench of junkyards. When three women reached into the abyss to save him: One with ink-stained hands, offering a dagger of salvation; One with a serpent’s silver bracelet, gripping a bloodied scepter; The last with ballerina gauze, hiding a poison-dipped rose. He paid in scars to understand: The cages woven from gold by humans, the thrones forged from bloodlines by wolves—they were all the same prison. When the crimson moon rises, the new king must choose: Let three loves become claws to tear the world apart, Or shatter his pride to forge a path never seen— A third road between species.

"Let me make a few things clear, Alessia! "You're mine, princess." All mine. In the heart of the city, where wealth and power reign supreme, a desperate father's loan has become their family's worst nightmare. Alex, a struggling businessman, owes a staggering debt, which was used to settle his wife's hospital bills to Vincenzo Conti, a wealthy 30 year old and influential young mafia boss with a reputation for ruthlessness. When Alex fails to pay, Vincenzo demands collateral: Alessia, Alex's beautiful 19-year-old only daughter. A contract bidding signed, which seals the fate of Alessia, who was forced into a life against her will. The contract is clear: Alessia will belong to Vincenzo until the debt is paid in full. She becomes his property and is subject to his every whim and desires.

For centuries, witches have lurked in the shadows, bending reality to their will, shaping history from the shadows, not all are evil but alot of them always kill and toil with the lives of humans but then an some people rose up which are the witch Hunter's. After a hard war the first witch hunter war was done and now those able to face witches has reduced why others sided with the witches. Rin Hakai never wanted to be a hunter. He was just an ordinary high schooler—until the night his world burned. His parents slaughtered. His home reduced destroyed by Witches. But In his father's final moments, his father revealed the truth: their family had once been legendary witch hunters, warriors who stood as humanity’s shield. His father had turned away from that path… and paid the price. Now, he carries their legacy. Armed with the power of his bloodline, he walks the path of a warrior, cutting through the shadows with unwavering resolve. A protector. A hunter. An unstoppable force. Every witch who preys on the innocent will fall before his blade. But when he meets her, a witch who stands against her own kind—he begins to question everything. If there are witches worth saving, does that mean he has become the monster? As darkness rises and a new Witch Queen threatens to plunge the world into chaos, he must decide: Is he an executioner… or a guardian? This is his oath. This is his fight. He is the last witch hunter. And his war has only just begun.

The trigger that set everything up, was when Rick didn't mind his business and opened the crate he was to just transport, and go to get paid as usual. But no, he head to open and discover a sedated, bounded, and smelly girl- Nancy, who was about to be travelled as a premium maid to a guy who would have taken care of her- if he didn't then it was his choice, she would have been his. See, it would have been over if Rick just closed the crate back, and move on. But someone developed a hero syndrome, and now Nancy is running wild with a fully loaded mouth which leads to a series of events that definitely swallows Rick and his friends and partners, especially as Rick now has a gun pointed to his head, and he has to explain what in his supposedly right senses did he accomplish We... I hope you enjoy the series. If you didn't end up liking the story. Thanks for reading and David wishes to know how he could improve the story. And your opinion might break his low self-esteem, but we will cheer him up back and he will write better.

In the quiet town of Falkridge, nestled on the edge of the mysterious Tovar Woodlands, Klein’s peaceful life is shattered when his closest friend, Lancer, returns from the wilderness transformed into a monstrous creature. After a brutal attack leaves Klein and his wife Elizabeth gravely injured and their daughters fleeing for their lives, Klein makes a desperate plea to an ancient, otherworldly being that lurks in the void. In exchange for saving his daughters, Klein agrees to a pact that will bind his soul to the creature’s will, granting him unimaginable power—but at a cost that could consume everything he is. As darkness closes in, Klein must confront the terrifying truth of what he has become and the price he has paid to protect those he loves.

today, I shall ask you a question, my unknown reader, will humanity still exists in the next 10 millennium or they will disappear in the next 100? to you this question is difficult to answer or you just unsure of the answers to say. but, well you don't need to answer it now. as the world still spin and the human still breathing, then that question is not your to answer... but eventually you will know that answer for yourself. as the humanity in this story already went extinct by the later half of the 26th century, and the cause of their destruction is their own creator... in the later end of the 25th century where humanity about to embark to a new era of space exploration and scientific discovery in this cosmos. but as suddenly as the rain falls. a unforeseen calamity took humanity into a half century long war that takes away humanity opportunities to embark on the galaxy stage. and after 50 years long war of humanity they can finally lay down their weapons and rest as the war now is over at least and the peace billions paid has come at last... but fate always has a cruel joke to tell them... but as the legend once says, if common folk suffer the god shall descend to vanquish the evil who cause the common folk to suffer. but what if they are the one who will vanquish the common folk instead of the evil of their own creations... so I ask of you a answer Does THE God need a reason to abandon us? and does THEIR need a reason use their own creations to killed us? and does THEY need a reason to trap us? and does THEM need a reason to slaughter us? so, now my final question for you my unknown reader, it is correct to say that humanity still exists when they already went extinct a long time ago...? or it correct to say that humankind is gone and the one who are left is only they will to remain existed.? or it correct to say that the current human race is a new Race and not the original humankind but that too is....? so, now the final choice is up to you to chose..? but is it right to say that the current race is a human when they origin is not natural and can a creation of the old world become a human? when THEY existence is aArtificiali this works will remain for free for anyone until it finishes and English is not my first language

Yui, a NEET girl living in Seoul, gave up trying to save the world. She spends her inifinite amount of time binge watching anime and manga, showering her favorite authors with gachapons, and writing webnovels for which she will never get paid. Only way she might start to care is if she found someone worth her effort to save. But even if she did find someone, will she be able to stop the apocalypse? "When routine bites hard and ambitions are low And resentment rides high, but emotions won't grow And we're changing our ways, taking different roads Then love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again" - Lyrics from Love Will Tear Us Apart. Joy Division. 1980.

Gotham is ruled by Clad Belmont—a man powerful enough to defeat the infamous Jack the Reaper and seize control of the city. "What if there’s someone out there even stronger than Jack the Reaper? What will you do then, Belmont?" But when a mysterious new threat emerges, determined to erase Belmont’s legacy, the city spirals into chaos. "I'm Jaxon." "I don’t know where the hell you came from, kid, but this is Gotham. If you want to stay alive, keep your head down and don’t draw attention to yourself." Jaxon, a boy with no past, arrives in Gotham just as the city prepares to unveil a statue in Belmont’s honor. When the event is attacked, he’s faced with a choice: stay in the shadows or step into the light. "If I don’t do something, all these people are going to die right in front of me." As a masked vigilante rises, whispers spread—Jack the Reaper may have returned. "Who the hell is this Black Mask? I want him eliminated immediately." But if Jack the Reaper is truly back… then who is Black Mask? "Gotham, eh? So this is where you’ve been hiding all this time, Jaxon. Well then… it’s time I paid my student a visit." "Impossible." "I’m telling you, sir—Jack the Reaper is back in Gotham."

For those of you who wish to see him start in the professional stage could directly jump onto the volume II. Takahashi Hiro after committing suicide gets reincarnated into his younger self. A genius footballer from a young age, he loses all his footballing talent after a horrendous injury. But despite that he perseveres through the odds and overcomes his tragedy. Finally when he could make his dream come true after getting scouted by a professional team, he faces yet another trouble. Having lost his final hope of making alive, he takes his life by committing suicide. But to his surprise, instead of dying he wakes up in his younger body. Having returned back to time, he again dreams of being the greatest footballer. This time with the help of the system which allows him to copy talent of any footballer, will he make it as a pro? Will he be the G.O.A.T? Notes: Characters in this story are fictional, The story might progress slowly, A huge emphasis has been paid to emotion of the characters, The story will not focus solely on football and system and it will focus equally on the lifestyle of the protagonist and the people closer to him.