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Adaugo travels to America from Nigeria in search of her long-lost father, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when she and her friends stumble upon the mysterious Valentin Castle. Unbeknownst to them, their presence breaks the magic seal that has kept the castle's inhabitants - a family of vampires - imprisoned for centuries. Valentin, the cold and enigmatic vampire lord, is awakened from his eternal slumber, along with his family. As he navigates this strange new world, he is drawn to Adaugo, who is the key to breaking the curse that has haunted his family for centuries. Despite the danger that Adaugo poses to his secret identity, Valentin finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. As they spend more time together, he must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have haunted his family for so long. Will Adaugo be able to unlock the secrets of Valentin's past and help him break the curse, or will their love be doomed from the start?

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

This novel is set in a fictional era, with a background somewhat similar to China during World War II, where it is invaded by the Japanese. The main characters are a couple of homosexuals who meet and fall in love. One leads soldiers in resisting the invaders, while the other fights to protect cultural relics.

komeri mosule a 19 year old make student,hated by all the students of his school,at his sense he was blackmailed. and after getting to some island they where given a new opportunity but a more dangerous one as 5 schools and 2000 students where forced to survive in a world of fantasy,but Komeri's journey is about to begin,facing betrayal hatred and growth. will he be able to survive going forward

A collection of horror stories set during Christmas, where the warmth and cheer of the holiday season are overshadowed by dark, sinister forces. Each tale explores the eerie and unexpected side of the holidays, blending traditional Christmas elements with terrifying twists. The stories evoke a sense of dread, turning familiar Christmas symbols into harbingers of fear and uncertainty, leaving the characters—and the readers—wondering what horrors lurk behind the festive facade. The collection weaves together suspense, mystery, and terror, all set against the backdrop of the most wonderful time of the year.

Ashes to Aegis Synopsis Hugo Alves lived a life of torment. Born into poverty in the favelas of Brazil, his autism and ADD made him an easy target for cruelty and mockery. After 36 years of pain, loneliness, and unfulfilled dreams, he took his own life, believing his suffering had come to an end. But fate had other plans. Reborn in a world of swords and magic as Aron D’ark, Hugo awakens to a life he could never have imagined. Surrounded by a loving family in a noble household, Aron discovers he wields extraordinary powers—an affinity for both light and darkness that defies the natural order. Determined to protect the family that shows him the unconditional love he never knew, Aron embarks on a journey to master his magic, uncover the secrets of his reincarnation, and navigate a world filled with political intrigue, dangerous monsters, and alien invaders threatening its very existence. But Aron’s past life has left him scarred. Cynical and distrustful, he struggles to open his heart, even as he finds allies in unexpected places—including a peasant girl he saves as a child and the quirky, mysterious companions who join his quest. As he rises from the ashes of his tragic first life, Aron must decide what kind of shield he will become. Will he forge his destiny as a protector, or will the shadows of his past consume him once more? In Ashes to Aegis, the battle is not just against enemies but within—a journey of redemption, growth, and the unyielding fight for a brighter future.

For years, he knew only stillness. Confined to a body that refused to move, unable to speak or act, his world was reduced to the smallest of motions—a blink, a breath. He had lived on the fringes of existence, watching life pass him by while his dreams withered, unreachable. On modern-day Earth, his broken body had long sentenced him to a life of quiet despair. Then the world changed. When the heavens split and the Cultivation Assist System descended, the rules of reality were rewritten. The Awakening brought power, opportunity, and a spark of hope to every corner of the world. For him, it brought a miracle: the chance to heal. The system mended the broken shell that had confined him for so long, restoring his strength and granting him the body he had always longed for. For the first time in years, he stood, felt the earth beneath his feet, and believed he could rise alongside the world’s new era. But even miracles have limits. While others rushed into the grand Pagodas—the centers of knowledge and cultivation where the strongest paths began—he was denied entry. Barred from the heart of the Awakening, he was forced to endure its trials on the outskirts. Every step forward came harder for him than it did for others. He clawed and fought for scraps of the opportunities others seemed to have handed to them. But he did not stop. Through sheer determination, he began to ascend. Slowly but surely, he carved out his place in the new world, defying the odds and the whispers of those who doubted him. He could see the life he had dreamed of—freedom, power, and the chance to soar—just within reach. But the world was not as kind as he believed. Just as he reached for the heights he had fought so hard to claim, betrayal struck. The knife that ended his life came not from an enemy, but from someone he thought loved him. The warmth of trust turned to the cold sting of death, and in his final moments, as the darkness took him, he wondered how he could have been so blind. But death was not the end. When he awakens again, in a new life and body, the memories of his first remain vivid and sharp. The struggles, the triumphs, and the bitter sting of betrayal—they burn within him, forging a determination that will not be silenced. The Cultivation Assist System is still there, but the rules of his second life are different, and the world he returns to is even more dangerous than before. Ashes to Apex follows the journey of a young man who rose from nothing, fought against impossible odds, and was struck down before he could truly soar. It is a tale of rebirth, ambition, and the unyielding drive to rise beyond the limits of fate. As the embers of his first life ignite a new flame, one question remains: How far can he rise before the ashes of his past threaten to consume him once more?

Everything change on Planet scytech when they first discover new energy that was never seen or heard before anywhere in this whole world. It was also reason for the aliens race came scytech planet after getting energy signal from it. War broke out between scytech planet people and aliens because it half of scytech land become Westland. After fighting over 200 years peace treaty was signed and one giant intergalactic nation come to alive where all kind of race stay together. Technology that human never have seen before appear infront of their eyes and human broke free from their normal mortal body limit. Jazz Rowan a 16 years old boy, who wanted to become intergalactic fighting champion but reality had something quite different for him despite that he didn't give up on his dream of becoming strongest person. [Shameless Author Notes] : if you enjoy my work you can give power stone to this novel and if you think my work is trash then throw power stone at this novel. Notice : "This cover does not belong to me I found it on Pinterest. if this is your art if you want to remove it I will remove it or I can give you credit for cover

This isn't a novel . You can just say this is a short story of a person on his path to invincibility. PS- I am a newbie.THERE IS 16 CH ONLY.

Isaac is a young man from the outskirts of the village, who accidentally meets a group of adventurers who happen to stop by his village. A group of adventurers came to his village to kill wild animals from the Stultus Forest which always attacked the village area. Because of his closeness to the adventurer group, Isaac promised Einar, who was the leader of the adventurers, that he would become a great adventurer like them. Great power makes you strong, but a wise mind makes you alive. -Einar Ragnarsson

After losing everything. Power, life, family and the most precious thing his Virginity. Alsen was kicked out of his family with nothing. With no parents, no home and no roof over his head, Alsen sought to be buried six feet under and wished he could stop living but death seemed to perceive his yearning and flee away from him. He was betrayed by his people. His Alpha boyfriend and his dear Omega white lotus brother. He had no choice but to flee the city wounded and battered with the petty cash he had at hand. Fate played him in an even more horrible way. He found out he was pregnant with a bastard child and his world came crumbling. He couldn't take good care of himself let alone him having another mouth to feed. Where does he turn to when he doesn't even know who got him pregnant? How was he going to survive in a new environment with nothing to his name? A pregnant male omega. Note: This book contains a lot of smut. Smut will be the main theme in this novel with all our characters, main and supporting characters. I'm considering getting serious with smut in a round of 30 chapters. In case of any gift, I will give one bonus chapter..... 500+ plus coins 2 bonus chapters

It was supposed to be a night like any other, but when Ezekiel Kane stumbled into a cursed ritual on Christmas Eve, the world as we know it shattered. He never meant to open it—never meant to unleash the darkness that had been sealed away for millennia. But some powers are too terrible to be contained forever, and the Devil’s breath—an ancient, apocalyptic force—was waiting for the right moment to break free. That moment is now. The night sky bleeds with blood-red clouds, and the earth trembles as unspeakable creatures rise from the abyss. Ancient gods descend to reclaim what is theirs—humanity’s last breath. The dead walk again, and the world is drowning in its own terror. There is no safety. There is no escape. As Ezekiel becomes the unwitting vessel of this cosmic nightmare, his body and soul are torn apart by forces beyond comprehension. His connection to the Book of Shadows gives him power—but that power comes at a price. The line between man and monster blurs as he struggles to control the hellish abilities coursing through his veins, knowing that every use of his power brings him closer to becoming the very thing he fears. Haunted by the ghosts of those he’s damned and stalked by a god who seeks to consume him, Ezekiel is dragged deeper into a nightmare where sanity is the first casualty, and death is only the beginning. With the help of Mara, a mysterious, fierce ally hiding secrets of her own, Ezekiel must fight to survive against horrors that defy all logic. But the gods are not the only threat. There are darker things waiting—things that were never meant to walk this earth. As the night grows colder and the horrors mount, Ezekiel realizes the truth: the Devil’s breath isn’t just the death of the world—it’s the birth of something far worse. A reckoning is coming. The sky will burn. The earth will crack. And when the last breath is drawn, no one will be left standing.

After breaking up with his girlfriend he decided to investigate the best person he could find. That person was Jason.

Ahn Minjae, a sharp and seasoned financial expert, suddenly finds himself back in time, transported 20 years into his younger self’s body. With decades of hard-earned experience and knowledge of what the future holds, he is faced with the ultimate challenge: rewriting his life. Determined, he sets out to mend the fractured ties with his family, while transforming his struggling family business into a thriving financial empire.

When the fate of the world is thrust into the hands of an orphan, she has no choice but to take life by the horns and accept who or rather what she is... join or MC on her journey to save the honour of her people

Orphaned in the old world after taking care of his irresponsible and sick mother for years on end, Kyle finds his life turned upside down. His already dim world turns even gloomier and coupled with his trauma from losing her, Kyle felt like he had lost his purpose in life. Living day by day, akin to a soulless puppet, he struggled to keep his suicidal thoughts in check, all whilst trying to make ends meet as a cabbie. During those dark times, Kyle slowly begins to find solace in the world of music and movies. Even though it had always been there, it truly became something as a bloodline of sorts for him because, individually, both pieces of media, transported him to another world, one where he could feel happy, if even for a fleeting moment. And, as if the universe wanted even more for him, Kyle met some lovely old people, all of whom treated him as the son they never had, making him feel like he had a family after so long. This eventually, helped him let go of his trauma and turned him into the lovely soul he was always meant to be. But as fate would have it, these same people, wanted for Kyle to pursue his dreams because they saw the potential for greatness in him and the wonderous things he could go on to do, even if Kyle himself was oblivious to it. So, in an effort to make his dreams come true, they ended up gifting him a brand new chance, one that Kyle himself would only go on to realize after his untimely death in a fatal car accident. Now awake in the new world, still orphaned but with a brighter perspective on life, Kyle, armed with a System, another gift from his loved ones in the previous world, decides to take the chance to pursue his dreams of being a star, one that he was unable to pursue in his previous life due to his lack of talent. This is the story of a man who will go on to become the most versatile and renowned superstar all over the world... and it starts, just as he takes his first step into the cutthroat world of fame and fortune by registering for the popular singing reality TV competition, 'Rising Voices'. Known to be a fiercely competitive TV show, Kyle will meet with top contestants from around the world, go up against them, level up and become better, and ultimately, battle with them for the number one spot in the show as a dark horse! --- |AUTHOR NOTE| Just wanted to make it clear, that the singing competition which will be the first arc of the novel, will end around the late twenty-ish or early thirty-ish chapters. After that, you can expect so much more from the story so look forward to it! Also, although the setting is in a parallel world, all the songs, scripts and movies (although I will draw inspiration here and there), will be originals penned by yours truly (-‿◦).

At 35, Laine’s life amounted to little. His cultivation was pitiful and his wealth even more so. After years of saving spirit stones, he finally scraped together enough to buy an artifact that could change his fate. When he discovered the artifact was counterfeit, he dropped it in shock and shattered it. To his surprise, amongst the broken shards, a tarnished key lay hidden inside. Tags: Polygamy, Incest, Pregnancy, Gore, R-18, Xuanhuan, Harem-Seeking Protagonist, Enemies Become Lovers, First-time Intercourse, Older Love Interests, Marriage, Male Protagonist, Underestimated Protagonist, Smut, Mature Blacklisted Tags: NTR, Bestiality, Scat, Vore, Rape, Necrophilia

What happens when 19 year old weeb loses every reason to live? what happens when such person gets transported into a cruel fantasy world with a total stranger? will this broken soul entangled in strange twists of fate find the reason to live again? P.S. Warning! this story contains a lot of physical/emotional trauma, suicidal thoughts, self destructive thoughts and emotional comfort as well as loss of loved ones.

"Shhhh," he cut me off, his palms spreading on the revealed skin of my abdomen. His index fingers made their way into the waistband of my sweatpants as he pressed his front closer to my behind. "Don't shush m-" I tried to argue. "I said so," he stated, his tone going deeper as his hand went lower, this time to the waistband of my panties. I couldn't control my breathing anymore, more so as his teeth lightly grazed my neck. "So you better obey." ^^^^^^^ They say "A night in Vegas can change your life." Rachel didn't think this saying would apply to her. Well that was until she opened the door of her hotel room after a crazy night out. As a marriage certificate is shoved in her face, she notices a glistening diamond on her ring finger. The piece of paper turns out to be legit as stated by the lawyer who presented it. What's more shocking is that her said husband is Lorenzo Caden Peters, one of the best actors in the world and soon to be CEO of the biggest textile company around the globe. How would their life turn out?

##Extreme Smut and Kink warning## As a child, I did not have any known relatives. Getting into college was a significant goal of mine. I came into this world at the exact moment that I started to see a thin line of hope. Before I could make sense of what was going on, the individuals who had summoned me were murdered. I was caught and sold as a slave for the war. It was nice that the "Oh! Great System" helped me get stronger and learn some new skills. Only after winning 50 times in a row in the Colosseum was the emperor granted me a gift. I believe freedom would have been the best gift. However, I got the second-best one. I became a slave bull. Slave traders, nobility, and even the emperor himself sent slaves to my chamber in order to procreate. Finally, after 30 years of doing nothing, I felt the rush of action. For three days straight, and... "System, why am I back? I thought I was getting to the best part of the story." {{This planet needs the help of the returnee, like the host. Please take care of it.}} "Fuck the planet. I HAVE to get my harem back." Schedule: Every other day. (3-4 Chapters/week)

Tia yang kehilangan seseorang secara tiba-tiba. Tanpa kata tanpa ucap. Membuatkan Tia tertanya-tanya. Kemana dia pergi? Beberapa tahun berlalu. Akhirnya dia muncul kembali dengan perwatakan yang agak berbeza. Tia mula berasa hairan dengan sikapnya. Dia berusaha untuk mendekatinya semula. Tapi sikap barunya yang pura-pura bersahaja membuatkan Tia tiada harapan. Seolah-olah perkara yang lepas tak pernah berlaku antara mereka. Mereka yang berubah sikap dengan sebab yang tertentu. semuanya berlaku hanya di bulan febuari. Bolehkah kita kembali ke febuari yang lalu?

Margaux, a young girl who just lost her mother to cancer finds out that she’s the rightful heir to a conglomerate family and is immediately dragged into a battle of survival.

How to Reincarnate?? "Okay, How? Sharon asked. 1. DIE!!! In a really Tragic Way, That even the Gods will feel Sorry for you. 2. Get OVER it and stop being a crybaby, BE a PROTAGONIST. Have you ever wondered what happens if a Naive Young lady (19BTW) gets killed, TRAGICALLY! And, how did she get killed you may ask, IDK. All i know is that she found a Book as old as time which has everyone's Fate planned out. Including hers? Yes. What happens if she got reincarnated, not just anywhere, but in a ... Zombie Apocalypse???

Dying then getting reincarnated wasn't something I thought possible. Yet here I am. But did it have to reincarnate me into a... skinny dog? A small bone-y deer...? A very hairy, with some feathers, hunched over... thing? 'What the hell am I?' [You are a baby {–––––––}.] 'Hm, a –––––––, aye...' Instead of thinking about my new self, I thought about something else, something bad. I felt the terrible, horrible, terrifying need to make a bad, baad pun. 'Hey, System.' [Yes?] 'Ice to meet you.' [...] I began to chuckle. A few quiet wheezes of air puffing out. [...sigh.] (This novel is on hiatus for now)

Charlotte loses everything and goes on the run after her entire species is attacked in the soo called holy wars. Finally she finds stability in a small town near the border under the guise of Avery. With the hero's party believing that they have brought the demons to extinction. They decide to settle down in a quite town now that their mission has been fulfilled, which just so happens to be the same one where Charlotte is hiding. Can Charlotte now known as "Avery" hide her secret.?? Will she chose to take revenge for her species?? Can she finally find peace in her life after experiencing the horrors of war??

In a world on the brink of collapse, nations clash as global tensions spiral out of control. The looming threat of nuclear war casts a shadow over humanity’s future. The fate of millions rests in the hands of those willing to step into the battlefield, but not all wars are fought on the frontlines. Sarah Wells, an elite soldier, and her team are sent on high-stakes missions to prevent the destruction of entire cities. Each mission brings them closer to the heart of the conflict, revealing a dangerous web of political manipulation, personal sacrifice, and devastating loss. But as they fight to save lives, they begin to question the very cause they are risking everything for. When a new military specialist is sent to oversee their operations, Sarah and her team must navigate the fine line between loyalty to their orders and the growing realization that not all battles are what they seem. As the horrors of war unfold, Sarah must confront her doubts, the lives lost, and the morality of the war itself. Can she and her team make a difference, or are they merely pawns in a game much larger than themselves? Call to Duty explores the harrowing reality of war, the cost of survival, and the struggle to hold onto hope when all seems lost.

......... "Please Mr. Cruz, spare us. We made a terrible mistake, we are sorry............"Mrs Fisher said while on her knees " Spare you?!, Is this some kind of joke?"The tall man replied "We made a mistake!. Please we have no where to go" Mr. Fisher joined in the plea "Well, I'm sorry but not sorry, this District has been set aside for government construction. You won't want to get sued for obstruction of Government work right?!" He replied with a smirk "Take anything else, but please spare our house, please Commissioner Cruz" Mr. Fisher begged "You are a bunch of nuisance, what can you possibly offer huh!, Obstruction of Government Work and Trespassing!, You might have to pay a fine of 12million dollars!. Do you have that huge amount of money?" He said and Mr. Fisher's shoulder dropped in defeat I stared at my family for a while and felt useless. Even if I'll sacrifice alot just to see them in this situation, I couldn't neglect the fact that our house was about to be demolished because of my parents foolish mistake. I just came back from work and was in an hurry because the mere thought of the punishment for coming back late was nerve wrecking. Well, I felt a little bit of a relieve, atleast now, no one will notice I got home late. I was still contemplating on what to do, I had to save our house either way because I know I'll always be the one to suffer for the loss. No home means I have to earn extra cash and work extra hour. I stood up with wobbling legs and finally mustered the courage to talk "Excuse me sir, I don't think that's enough reasons to demolish our house......... I mean vot-voting is a choice we make and-and I think my family....... my family and the people of this district made that choice be-bec-because they............. " I stopped for a while when I realised the commissioner was moving closer to me and staring at me "Go on........" He said and kept on moving closer "I mean absolutely no disrespect sir but-but I think you should consider pardoning us" I said with pain written all over my face. I kept on praying he'll pardon us and........... but then it felt like a wasted wish "What the heck do you think you're doing you witch?!......." My mom said and pulled me down and I ended up hurting my knee "So now you go against me then take turns in lecturing me on what you think is right and what is wrong............... " He said with a smirk "No that's not......... " I couldn't complete my sentence because he suddenly smiled coldly and I felt my heart jump out, We were already in for it, I just complicated the whole issue and there was no way he would forgive us............ "That's intruiging and quite bold........ " He turned to my parents and finally said........... ............. "I'll take her, in exchange for this District and your title as my inlaw................. "

Have you ever felt like the world is unfair? How about dying in a car accident and going to hell because of bad luck. That´s exaclty what happened to our main character. This will be a story about a guy who is trying to survive in a world that is trying to kill him. So watch our main character on his new adventure in hell where he will try to reach his goal, which is...