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In a world where nobility is marked by the gift of magic, Adrian Lysvalen stands apart—a man born into a legendary family but bereft of mana. Sent to the edge of the Dominion to oversee a struggling frontier city, he must navigate a harsh land plagued by monsters, political intrigue, and the ever-present threat of war. Burdened with responsibilities far beyond his station, Adrian fights to build a future for those under his care, knowing his efforts may never be remembered in the grand stories of heroes and kings. Yet, in the shadow of prophecies and legends, his quiet resolve may hold the line between survival and despair. Amid trials of steel, cunning, and spirit, bonds are forged, and a tale of resilience unfolds on the unforgiving frontier.

Reborn as Javier De Armand, the youngest son of a modest baronial family, former salaryman Nakamura Junichi must navigate a world of intrigue, privilege, and peril. From his earliest days as a baby to his rise as a formidable adult, Javier’s life is anything but simple. As he grows, he learns that nobility comes with its burdens—managing territories, forging alliances, defending against enemies, and earning the respect of both his peers and the commoners he vows to protect. But life as a noble is no fairy tale. Rival families scheme for power, monsters threaten the borders, and kingdoms teeter on the brink of war. Being the youngest son places Javier in a unique position. Neither the heir nor the spare, he must carve out his own role within his family and society. With his sharp mind, decisive personality, and memories of his past life, Javier takes on challenges that many would shy away from. From hunting monsters in the wilderness to mediating disputes between nobles, from protecting his family’s honor to standing as a pillar of the kingdom, he proves that even the third son can leave an indelible mark. In a realm where weakness is scorned and strength is the key to survival, Javier’s journey will test his wit, courage, and ability to adapt. Can he uphold the values of a noble while forging his own destiny in this unforgiving world?

Yuki, a high school junior, dies heroically saving a stranger and is reincarnated in a fantasy world, where he discovers an extraordinary and unrivaled power.

He died and was reincarnated into another world as a Demon Noble, complete with cheat-like Astral Magic... But... Theodore Astaroth just wanted to relax, have fun, and enjoy his second life. But he would fail miserably at this endeavor, as chaos would always be on his trail. Whether it be through the people flocking to him like moths to a flame or through disaster after disaster... He would never get his relaxing second life after all.

Well, it seems that my previous synopsis wasn't very clear, but the story goes like this: the protagonist, a normal guy, dies, screws up in front of a goddess, as punishment she reincarnates him as a woman, and after a few years, thanks to a method she found, he can become a man again, but only temporarily. Well, that's all. Will the protagonist be able to satisfy his never-ending desire, the reason for his punishment? We'll find out. "As for genres, there's a little bit of everything: harem, romance, comedy, yandere, yuri, lolis, MILFs, elves, beastwomen, demonesses, dragonesses, giantesses, priestesses, androids, oyakodon, group action, netori, a bit of SM, and more. If it catches your interest, great!! plus here's the original synopsis for you.”>>> “Wait, you turned me into a woman just because I imagined that? I didn’t know you could read minds, that’s not fair!” (He had defiled her in his imagination in five different ways, each worse than the last). After his death, a goddess reincarnated him in another world. But his uncontrollable lust angered the deity, who decided to punish him by turning him into a woman. “Stop... don’t make that choice,” sounded an old voice But, through an encounter beyond the realm of possibility, he learns the truth about his situation: this world is not the fantasy he thought it to be. It can become brutal if neglected. He also discovers a method to transform back into a man. Now, determined to conquer this new life and a battle for power in which even the gods are involved, he seeks revenge against a fate that now only exists in his memories. begins to carve out her own path in this new reality, a second chance created by those who sacrificed far more than she could have ever imagined.

Apollo was a genius who was talented enough to achieve big things in his life, but because of a rare genetic disorder, everything came to an abrupt end. But when he thought everything was done, he again opened his eyes to another world as the baby of a noble family. Knowing that this might be his second chance, he decided to do everything he could to create a good and free life for himself. But surprisingly, this world is not simple, as there are beings with extraordinary power who can control the lives and deaths of others, giants who can crush mountains, dragons who can burn the seas, and many more. So now, to truly achieve his goals, Apollo needs to learn and adapt to this new world where life and death can be matters of thought.

[Mc takes consent from Woman not their husband] [Mc doesn't want to NTR every guy. He only makes their wife cheat for sex.] [Making friend's mom fall......is one of his big dreams.] "I like married women and there are so many noble women out there..." A horny Otaku from Earth gets transmigrated as an old Viscount. His lifespan is depleting too quickly due to an injury. Fortunately, there is a Ying Yang technique which can increase his lifespan. "This man has been single for his whole life and never touched a woman? WTF!!" Otaku is shocked from the Viscount's dry life. "I do have the maids, right?" [MC likes married women] [Netori, Cheating, Blackmail] ... chapters - 7/week A bonus chapter when we get to- - 50 power stones - 100 power stones - gifts

Ragon was born a noble, but died during childbirth due to unseen circumstances.. Young Ragon's lifeless body was placed in a boat and left to drift, the tides carrying his dead form to wherever the whims of the gods might take him. Ragon was given a second chance at life as his adoptive grandfather gave up half of his own life span in exchange. Though he was nurtured by his adoptive parents, Ragon forever remained an outcast in this despicable world. But Ragon's true destiny was about to be revealed. For he was no ordinary mortal - he was a halfblood, a fusion of human and divine essence, the lost heir of a forgotten Olympian. His driving goal was to become the greatest, the very epitome of greatness, and claim his rightful place among the pantheon of legends.

Her uncle indifferent, her fiancé unfaithful, and the very aunt she regarded as her own mother sold her to a merchant to be a concubine for two hundred thousand taels of silver, thoroughly ruining her life. Having been reborn and having survived life and death trials, Lian Yueyao vowed never to let anyone control her destiny again. This time, she would protect her loved ones who cared for her and carve out a splendid future for herself with her own hands. June's readers group: 97058970, everyone is welcome to join. June’s completed novel: "Rebirth: The Soft-hearted."

“No matter what, never fall for the vampire king.” Kiara Whitman always knew her fate was twisted because she is the first hybrid, but things took a drastic turn when she was offered a contract marriage with the ruthless Valerian King. There was just one clause on the contract: "Falling for Adriel Valerian is equivalent to death.” But how could she follow such a clause? Her heart raced under his gaze, and when he spoke, her thoughts became foggy. It was clear as day that if the clause was meant to keep her alive, she wouldn’t survive. Unfortunately, Adriel, the vampire king, didn’t feel the same for her because he had his own plans for the hybrid princess; she was the key to everything he craved—his ultimate freedom from hell. He had sworn never to let himself fall for her because it would be messy; he had to be smart, vigilant, and stay in control. What will happen when Kiara finds out the real reason behind the contract marriage? Or when she discovers that she was just a tool for survival all along, just a possession to the vampire king and nothing less? Will she decide to leave for good or stay to find out her purpose? Or at least seduce the vampire king, if at all that’s possible.

En un mundo donde la compatibilidad del usuario con el Aetherium y la destreza despertada, puedes llegar a ser una persona con poder que te permita estar en la cima. Kael tiene dificultades para despertar su destreza, y junto a sus amigos, se vera involucrado en un lio que lo obligara a volverse fuerte para proteger a los suyos de quienes los persiguen.

Richard traveled to a place similar to medieval Europe and became a young master of a baron's family. Just when Richard thought he could live a peaceful life, he discovered that this world was full of dangers... Fortunately, he could experience inspiration on a daily basis! With the help of the inspiration panel, Richard, who only had the qualification of a third-class wizard, made rapid progress in learning witchcraft and started a mysterious and extraordinary wizard journey!

A Trip to friendship, family, love, misunderstandings, happiness and?

In a world where mysterious and dangerous creatures known as "Entities" coexist with humans, These Entities are born from human emotions, traumas, and fears, and they take on monstrous forms that vary from disturbing and grotesque to eerily beautiful. Ezra Kane thought his biggest challenge was surviving high school, but when a terrifying monster attack transports him to a nightmarish world, he finds himself fighting for his life in a twisted land where monsters hunt humans for sport. Trapped in a dark and monstrous fantasy realm filled with grotesque creatures and hostile landscapes, Ezra must navigate a world ruled by chaos, a place where each step could be his last. To combat this growing threat, the Veil Keepers, a secret organization, recruits individuals who possess unique abilities to destroy these Entities. However, wielding these powers comes with a cost, as the users risk becoming the very monsters they hunt. In this gripping, action-packed dark fantasy, Ezra’s journey is one of survival, vengeance, and the unbreakable will to return home. But to do so, he must embrace the darkness within and face the monstrous world head-on. Will he conquer this hellish realm, or will it consume him whole?

After dying under mysterious circumstances, Roko finds himself isekai'd into a magical academy aimed to educate and teach magic to princesses. Surrounded by these elite nobles, Roko discovers a spell only he can use, Scan. Why does he have this power? What can he use it for?

Après avoir vécu avec la famille Fang pendant dix-huit ans, Fang Yuan découvrit qu'elle était une fausse héritière. Quand la véritable héritière réapparut, elle fut abandonnée et était sur le point d'être renvoyée dans une zone pauvre et isolée... Mais ce qu'elle ignorait, c'était que cette soi-disant zone pauvre et isolée s'avérait être le quartier de villas le plus cher du pays ! Du jour au lendemain, elle est passée de simple héritière d'une famille aisée à véritable héritière d'une famille extrêmement riche! Ses parents biologiques la couvraient d'attentions excessives. D'un simple geste de la main, elle disposait de millions en argent de poche. Elle pouvait conduire n'importe quelle voiture de luxe du garage et acheter des articles de créateurs haut de gamme venant du monde entier. Envie d'aller à l'école ? Elle pouvait choisir parmi les universités de prestige les plus célèbres ! Vous ne voulez pas étudier ? Eh bien, prenez le contrôle de l'entreprise familiale ici et amusez-vous avec ! Ce qui surprit le plus Fang Yuan, c'était qu'elle avait même un fiancé. Cependant, avant qu'ils ne puissent se rencontrer, le fiancé vint à sa porte pour rompre leurs fiançailles. Fang Yuan ne s'en souciait pas vraiment, mais pourquoi cette personne parlait-elle de rompre leurs fiançailles, puis se retournait-elle pour se raccrocher à elle ? Il voulait toujours tenir sa main et l'embrasser. Fang Yuan, agacée, demanda, "Excusez-moi, qui êtes-vous, monsieur ?" L'homme sourit et dit, "Chère Yuanyuan, je suis ton futur mari !" Fang Yuan répondit, "Monsieur, vous m'avez confondue avec quelqu'un d'autre. Je n'ai pas de mari, seulement un ancien fiancé qui veut rompre nos fiançailles." Bao Yi, l'homme le plus riche et redouté de la ville, avait une expression embarrassée. Il pensait pour lui-même, 'J'ai vraiment envie de tuer cet idiot qui a fait une rupture spectaculaire sans même la rencontrer !'

Glen was reborn into the body of a young man from a noble Baron family. He, who had just adjusted to his new world, discovered a big secret that had been hidden in his family lineage. Getting this secret, Glen was surprised because the world of magic actually existed in the world when he came. With the help of his beautiful maid he manages to come into contact with the world of magic, and from there his new adventure begins. Wizards, kingdoms, different races, love, magic schools, world secrets, everything was ready for him to open and contact one by one. ###### This first book tells the story of the secrets of the magical world, Glen's magical school life, and his adventures. There is no system, Glen will only rely on his own abilities to be able to stand in the wizarding world. The magic found in Glen's school, summoning magic, spell casting magic, flying magic, potion magic, elemental magic, and combat magic etc.

This romcom concept combines the universally beloved theme of second chances with the vibrant, delicious backdrop of Indian cuisine. It offers plenty of room for humor, sweet moments, cultural insights, and a touch of nostalgia, perfect for readers who enjoy both romance and food-related stories with a cultural twist! Key Themes: Rediscovering love after heartbreak The art of food as an emotional connection Forgiveness and healing from the past The cultural blend of modernity and tradition in Indian cuisine The power of second chances

When Persephone Athena James first met Bodhi Patrick O'Neill, a bond formed between them. As time passed and they grew, a love formed between them. When the future became the present, their secrets divided them. What secrets are they hiding and can the truth lead them back together?

Waking up in a strange room and at the brink of death, A young boy must do whatever he can to survive.

Sand and Blood is a story of survival, vengeance, and strength set against the vast, unforgiving expanse of an untamed desert. In this world where scorching heat and treacherous dunes are only part of the danger, the fight for life is a relentless battle. Lyara, a young girl scarred by tragedy, is one of the few survivors of the massacre that wiped out her people, the legendary Al’Makhin. Now, orphaned from everything she once held dear and burdened by a past that burns like the hot sand beneath her feet, she embarks on a brutal journey to survive in a world that shows no mercy. As she faces ruthless enemies, uncertain alliances, and the desert's dark secrets, Lyara must discover a strength she never knew she possessed. Guided by the memories of her family and an unyielding desire for justice, she will push the limits of her courage and skill to forge her own destiny. Sand and Blood is an epic narrative blending intense action, gripping intrigue, and captivating characters. Perfect for readers seeking a tale brimming with emotional twists, breathtaking landscapes, and the unshakable resilience of a heroine who refuses to be defeated by fate. Get ready to dive into a universe where the desert is not just a backdrop but a living, breathing character, shaping those who dare to survive its merciless vastness.

Jia has always lived under the protection of her papa but now she's getting the chance to go Viola, the best school young sorceress like her. Add in boys, jealous ex girlfriends, school trips, pageants, great friends and an ancient threat. Her life is just getting started. When one adventure leads to more, Jia has to prepare herself and her friends for it for evil will soon take over.

Shreedha, a formidable gangster who runs business in twelve countries , is at the pinnacle of power when someone her own stabbed her back. In a shocking twist , she transported to a different world completely different from her ethnicity. But a queen is queen no matter the situation or world. What kind of challenges does she face? Would she be able to adapt to this new world while hiding onto the core of who she really is or will the trials of the new reality forces her to undergo a profound transformation? Join Shreedha on her journey of self discovery where she finds out what does it truly mean to be a queen unbound.

Damien, a young boy, lost and without any recollection whatsoever of his past, gets saved and then adopted by kindhearted strangers who takes him in as their own and raises him along with their very own biological children. A boy who knew nothing about love or family gets to enjoy it for the first time. And when it seemed his joy would know no bounds, they get snatched away from him in a horrific way as he bears witness. This leads him in a spiral of anger and revenge as he vows vengeance upon the guilty. He'll walk over the corpses of legendary figures as he battles Dragons and Colossal monsters. He will contend with Global powers as he walks on a destructive path of revenge; all the while, he keeps his identity hidden from the wider world. In a world where freedom depends on your capability to keep it, Damien will sow terror into the minds of the powerful to protect his.

In a land where magic and mystery intertwine, one man stands at the edge of the unknown—armed not just with steel, but with knowledge far beyond the world’s grasp. "Courage and Blade" follows the epic journey of Gaowen Cecil, a war-worn hero who, after awakening in an ancient, broken land, remembers another life—a life where he wielded knowledge and technology that could change civilization itself. Transported into a fantasy realm on the brink of collapse, Gaowen finds himself in a crumbling stronghold surrounded by threats and mysteries. Yet, with a rare, ancient artifact in hand—the legendary Courage and Blade—and a mind sharp with the wisdom of another age, he takes on the impossible task of rebuilding his family’s legacy from scratch. As he pushes forward, he realizes his quest is not only to rebuild his homeland but to restore hope in a world haunted by dark forces and ancient secrets. Courage and Blade isn’t just a tale of battles and monsters; it’s a story of rebirth, of pushing beyond limits, and of challenging the very fabric of fate. With an intricate world woven from magic, politics, and ancient power, Gaowen’s journey invites readers to witness a clash of old and new, where every choice he makes shapes a legacy that will either bring a dawn of prosperity or plunge the world into unending darkness. For fans of epic world-building, complex magic systems, and heroes who break the mold, Courage and Blade offers a saga of resilience and renewal that explores what it means to forge a path where none existed before. Join Gaowen on his quest and uncover the secrets that could either save or doom a forgotten world.