Tsubaki Factory

Lin Yueyao spent five years of her youth married to Shen Xiao, a man whose heart was as cold as steel. She believed that her gentleness would eventually melt his indifference, but the only thing that melted was her own dignity. Every night, she endured his cruel touch, his words like blades, and his silent disgust. But no matter how much it hurt, Yueyao clung on – for the sake of their son, Xuanxuan, and for the sliver of hope that someday he might see her. That hope shattered completely when his first love, Bai Zhi, returned from abroad. The very night Bai Zhi came back, Shen Xiao left Yueyao alone to dine with her. His gaze, once cold and dismissive, turned tender only for Bai Zhi. Then, just as Yueyao discovered she was pregnant again, Shen Xiao handed her divorce papers. Abandoned while carrying his child, betrayed by her husband, and discarded like a stain on his life, Yueyao’s world collapsed. Even their son, Xuanxuan – the little boy she’d nearly died giving birth to, the one she raised with unwavering devotion – rejected her, clinging instead to Bai Zhi with innocent adoration. But fate was crueler still. Kidnapped straight from her hospital bed by men demanding ransom, Yueyao realised no one was coming to save her. Her husband hadn’t even noticed she was missing. As she lay in that abandoned factory, trembling in pain, all illusions crumbled. She was done waiting for love from a man who treated her like dirt. This time, she would save herself. And when she returned, it wouldn’t be as the pitiful Mrs. Shen, but as a woman reborn from ashes – with a heart no longer beating for Shen Xiao. But will he realise her worth only when it’s too late?

Check SUBMIT OR SUCCUMB is my another ongoing work. Front Page is "PRISTINE GYGXZ'KANDER". (Chapter 273→) "The world of Leathemnur is dangerous, yet, there is beauty in the chaos if you learn how to appreciate it". That is what Khallyon Cravemeneer always thought, until he learned how easy he could lose everything he had acquired across most of his life. What can a Mortal do in the face of actual absolute power?. What can anyone do to prevail before Time? Nothing. That is the cruel, raw reality. And as most people, Khallyon was oblivious of events occurring literally before his eyes. This went on, until he accidentally started to uncover the truth. Believing he had acquired a way to protect what matters the most, Memories, which is what makes everyone the person they become. Unbeknown to Khallyon, he was delving deeper into despair, rather than going out of it. NO CHEATS NO PLOT ARMOR NO VANILLA EASY LIFE DON'T GET FOOLED BY THE START OR THE SLOW PROGRESS READ UNTIL CHAPTER 51 A FAIR SHARE OF: ACTION BEAUTIES MYSTERIES A WHOLE LOT OF: SMUT BONDING INDECENCY COMMENT FOR: KINKS DOUBTS SUGGESTIONS Additional Information: I would publish TWO Chapters a Day. English is not my first language, that is why, any mistake I made across the story, feel free to point it out for me to correct it as soon as possible. (This is the old synopsis Read it if you want to know more about the general context) The "Imperishable", Entities Above Everything Else, understood this undeniable truth eons ago, gifting to the Mortals a few tools to overcome the challenges across their lives. With this, amusing their own boring existences, looking with enthusiasm what new story could unfold, or if the same mistakes would be done once again but by a different person. The First Gift, is "Shards", called "Cards" by some, this otorgue instant rewards when you exchange them in an "Imperishable Monolith". The Second Gift, is the mentioned structure, capable of craft almost anything if you have the recipe, blueprint and the required materials and ingredients, a true aberration depending on who you ask. The Third Gift, is the "Perennence", with a 100 you won't Die if you are slain, you simply would "Respawn" in a "Memory Hall", making you partially Immortal, because as long as you have 1 of Perennence, you wouldn't be really dead, and someone else can "Revive" you by providing the missing resource. However, this comes with a drawback, you become a "Servant" of the person or thing that save your life, at least until you repay the Perennence plus an Interest of 50%. The Fourth Gift, is "The Memory Hall", unfortunately, they had an evil twin, "The Howling Wall", which are created in places that had seen too many "Take Downs" in a short span of time; Differently to the prodigal twin, you must have a minimum of 25 Perennence to be Respawned, otherwise, at best, you become an Immaterial entity, similar to a ghost, if not, a mindless beast or a simple Drone for a Hive Mind is not far fetched. Lastly, The Fifth Gift, is divided in three concepts, "Repercussion", "Traits" and "Work", being the last, one of the most unfair of all the Gifts, as you can't change your Work under any circumstances, which applies even for "The Imperishable". But the Gifts don't come for free, as they attract a series of weird creatures from unknown Invasive Territories, sprouting the so called "Graveyards", "Factories", "Hives", "Nests", "Lairs", "Crops" and "Farms" across the entire world of "Leathemnur".

In order to protect her, the foster brother went to the countryside to become an educated youth and ended up dying at the farm. She could have worked at the factory as a worker, but because she coveted the affection of her biological parents, she replaced her biological brother as an educated youth and stayed at the farm for a lifetime, truly becoming the rural woman that her real sister looked down upon. Although later she became a village doctor through her own efforts, she still worked to exhaustion and eventually died on this land. Now Jiang Xiaoxiao has been reborn and returned with a space... This time, how will she live an exciting life. ......... This story is set in a fictional world, research enthusiasts please refrain from entering.

I see that I have reincarnated into a game world. This cultivation world is dangerous, so I shall install a max status attribute mod. The cost of living is expensive, so I shall install an infinite gold mod. Treasures and artifacts are scarce, so I shall install an item duplication mod. No alchemist is selling heaven-grade pills, so I shall install a pill factory mod. Someone said money doesn't grow on a tree, but my 4th-dimension farms grow spirit stones. Game protagonists are ruining countries and sects, so I shall install a protagonist-hunting mod. What game mods or systems should I install next? Oh, right, I forgot. I need to rescue poor villainesses and heroines from those vile protagonists. Please excuse this villain.

Welcome to NecroCorp – Where War is Always in Stock! "Now with 15% off main battle tanks, because peace is bad for business." Hello, traveler! Looking for a bone-forged sword? A modular mana cannon? Perhaps... a discounted main battle tank for your next kingdom raid? Oh wait, you're not a customer, you're a reader. Right. This is probably where I give you my "tragic backstory." Fine. I used to be human. Then I died. Now I'm a Lich with a factory in a dead dungeon, a skeleton workforce that doesn't need lunch breaks, salaries, and a magical system that rewards me for selling stuff. So, I did what any sane undead would do: I started an arms corporation. Now I sell weapons to orcs, goblins, elves, humans, anyone with a grudge and a pile of magic stones. Need siege engines? Got 'em. Crossbows that reload themselves? Yup. Flamethrower golems? In development. But here's the trick: you can’t sell weapons if there’s no war. So when the world started calming down... well, I may have encouraged a few border skirmishes. For marketing purposes. Nothing personal. War drives demand, after all. So, if you're here for drama, explosions, undead capitalism, and morally questionable business strategies wrapped in bone and steel, you’ve come to the right dungeon. Just don’t ask about the warranty. There isn’t one that lived to tell and ask about it.

In a universe where every person awakens a Planet as the foundation of their power, the strength of one's civilization determines their might. From martial worlds where warriors reign, to mystic realms teeming with magic, to ethereal domains of immortal cultivators, every awakened Planet becomes a reflection of its creator's path. But Alexander Sebastian is different. Reborn with memories from a modern, Earth-like world, he forges something never seen before: a Technological Civilization. While others summon Qi, Mana, or Spiritual Power, Sebastian builds factories, launches satellites, and commands fleets of starships. With logic as his weapon and science as his foundation, Sebastian begins to shake the very foundations of this Supernatural cosmos. When a Star Destroyer punches through planets and dimensional weapons turn worlds into nothing more than paper, even the proudest civilizations must bow before the cold, unrelenting force of progress. Witness a tale where science defies fantasy, and technology becomes the ultimate path to dominance. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 Sorry, my English as my second language is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

You wanna hear about me? Really? Well, I'll do my best. My name is Osidious Vanir, and I was just your average, factory working, video game playing bum. Honestly, I wasn't going anywhere in my life. Not that things were bad, just boring. Unfulfilling to say the least. However, one day, our quality inspector, Elizabeth, asked me to meet her and other people "like us" at an undisclosed meet up location. She was fairly new, and yeah, I've had a crush on this beautiful woman ever since she started. I would have never imagined that single choice would change my life forever. Can I keep living the life I had, or will I have to abandon it all and figure out exactly who, or what, I am? To my surprise, and with no complaints from me, I won't be alone, as I have drawn the attention and adoration of two wonderful women. Just a side note, if you don't like an overpowered main character, sappy love, or highly detailed sexual activity, I don't think my story is for you. I don't pull any punches, so you better strap in. If that sounds good to you, then I hope you enjoy the wild escapades of my "Ordinary" life, which is quickly becoming anything but that. Author's Note: I write for fun, and as such, when I'm not feeling it, sometimes there will be some discrepancy in my uploads. If anyone by some miracle actually enjoys my weird ass story, I appreciate it and I apologize for any indescrepincies. I only upload when the creative juices are flowing. I apologize for any spelling and grammatical errors you may experience, and I welcome anyone reading to point them out. I write everything by myself, and I'm kind of an idiot, so I miss things. I am still writing this book, but I have been going back and editing certain things to make the story both easier to read and make more sense. My scattered brain often misses and forgets stuff without me even noticing. I hope that dispite all of this, I can bring a decent enough story for people to enjoy. I am writing this story for no other reason than I want to, as I have a story I wish to tell. If you are here for it, I thank you. Think of this story as a rough draft, but also the story I wish to tell. I will occasionally add and edit things in to previous chapters for things to make more sense, to add context, or to further build the world/ characters. I hope to release this as a book one day, and even if I don't, at least I had fun writing it.

Yan Zhen is straight, he believes he is straight, he swears he is straight !! you should really trust him he is straight.. He has never slept with a woman, but he has never slept with a man either that means by default and by factory setting he is a straight man right ?? That is until Lin Chen walked through the door of his company and Yan Zhen is sure Lin Chen is the Devil trying to stray him away from the light and is infact here for the sole goal of *Seducing Him*. (CRACK BL )

In a world where magic and machines are the twin engines of empire, power is everything—and those without it are left to rot. Raden Sora is a ten-year-old street kid surviving in the soot-choked ghettos of Kadiean’s Northern Reaches. With factories belching smoke, snow turned to sludge, and the constant threat of starvation, Raden’s only hope lies in the empire’s mandatory magic assessment—a single chance to rise from filth to fortune. Alongside his best friend, the bold and reckless Jay Racker, Raden dreams of escape, of clean clothes, warm food, and maybe, just maybe, a life beyond the alleys and ash. But when the assessment reveals a dangerous potential buried deep within him, Raden is thrust into a world of ruthless training, political manipulation, and war. Recruited into the Mage Breakers—an elite force tasked with hunting rogue mages who defy imperial rule—Raden must learn to wield power without losing himself to it. Because in a land where magic serves the machine, and loyalty is bought with blood, becoming a weapon might be the only way to survive. A gritty coming-of-age fantasy filled with smoke, steel, and sorcery, Mage Breaker is the story of a boy who rose from the gutter to stand against the very system that created him.

Set against the backdrop of a Europe torn apart by the Great War, The Iron Strategist of 1914 follows Emil Kranze, a shrewd industrialist and strategist who rises to prominence by building a sprawling war production empire. But while bullets and steel shape the battlefield, Emil soon discovers that the greatest threats come not from enemy trenches but from within his own city. As his factories churn out munitions and supplies, a shadow war unfolds—conspiracies and betrayals by rival industrial factions, corrupt politicians, and underground agitators threaten to undermine the entire war effort. Emil must navigate a complex web of espionage, sabotage, and political intrigue while managing the delicate alliances with labor unions and the working class. With the loyalty of workers wavering amid strikes, sabotage, and growing unrest, Emil forms uneasy partnerships with union leaders like Markus Brandt, seeking to rebuild trust through reform and transparency. Meanwhile, Helena Voss, his trusted intelligence chief, works tirelessly to root out traitors and dismantle clandestine networks intent on seizing control. Throughout these turbulent times, Emil faces not only physical battles but the unseen fight for the city’s soul—balancing power, loyalty, and sacrifice in a city on the brink of rebellion. His leadership, resolve, and strategic acumen will be tested as he strives to hold the line between order and chaos, survival and destruction. The Iron Strategist of 1914 is a gripping tale of war, industry, and human resilience, weaving together political drama and personal sacrifice amid one of history’s most tumultuous eras.

In an era of steam and machinery a world teetering on the edge of progress and horror, a new breed of predator stalks the streets. Once human, these cursed vile beings mutate into monstrous hybrids of man and beast, driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh and madness. Their existence is a secret, whispered about in the smoke filled alleys and factory floors, where missing persons posters fade into the grime of the many cities around Europe. As the threat grows, a secret group of guardians forms in the shadows. Their mission: eliminate the monsters, protect the innocent, and keep the truth buried. To the public. Behind the smoke and steel of progress, a hidden war rages one of blood, horror, and sanity slowly slipping away. Who is the prey, who is the hunter who will survive in this god forsaken world.

“Waking up a thousand years in the future, stuck in the body of some weak, mana-mute noble kid? Yeah... definitely not how I imagined my return.” Betrayed by his most beloved disciple, Arkael, the legendary Great Sage of Astia, fell at the peak of his power. However he suddenly awoke a thousand years later as Lucien Renhardt, the scorned, powerless son of a feared duke — and a first-year student at the infamous Velgrin Academy, once a beacon of magical hope, now a factory of elitism, cruelty, and corruption. As Lucien, he will try to reclaim what was lost, uncover the truth behind his betrayal, and defy a world that has forgotten who he was. And along the way, he’ll forge unlikely bonds, challenge those who rule magic… and become the Great Sage once more.

Some crowns are forged in blood. Others are drowned beneath it. In a city strangled by smoke and silence, where children are shackled to machines and shadows rule behind gilded masks, Keiran is just another forgotten soul—until the mark appears. Buried beneath the factory’s foundations lies a world long erased from history. Ancient oaths whisper through stone and water, and something older than memory begins to stir. As Keiran is drawn deeper into the abyss, he uncovers a legacy not meant for mortal hands—a crown shattered in defiance, a flood sealed by sacrifice, and a power that demands a price. Hunted by tyrants, haunted by echoes, and bound to secrets he never asked for, Keiran must choose: drown in the tide of what came before, or rise against the current and reclaim what the world was forced to forget. But the deeper he goes, the more the truth unravels… And beneath it all, something still breathes. [Due to school only able to post 5-6 times a week sorry ;{ ]

1918年、第一次世界大戦終戦前のフランス・ソンム地方の駐屯地で軍が発掘した『機械人形（マシンドール）』がUE（アンノウンエネミー）によって強奪されてしまう。 アラン・バイエルは仲間を失い、戦後『UE』を追いかける。 仲間の無念を晴らす、アランのもう一つの戦争の物語。 ・2025年6月より完全フリーコンテンツ化しました。 ・本作品は二次創作OKです。 ・本作品を題材にしたファンアートや二次創作小説の投稿が可能です。 ・ご不明な点がございましたら、ideafactory1996@gmail.comまでお問合せください。　 ・ガイドラインはこちらから https://sites.google.com/view/ideafactory1/

Most elite world-jumpers—called Forerunners—are deployed into chaos. Collapsing kingdoms, monstrous invasions, doomsday-level threats… that’s their bread and butter. Trained to intervene at the breaking point, Forerunner teams of five are sent to tip the scales, stabilize the crisis, and unite the world behind a single goal: opening a gateway back to Earth. But what happens when the plan falls apart? Oliver, Alyssa, Henrietta, Clark, and Jacob weren’t dropped into a war zone or a burning city. No—just miles upon miles of empty, untamed wilderness. No equipment. Systems corrupted. No civilization in sight. And no help coming. To get home, they’ll need what only an entire world can offer. Trouble is, there’s no world to save—yet. Just five stranded strangers, and a simple, impossible solution: Build a Factory

In the quiet town of Larkspur Falls, nothing ever happens—until one rainy night when a mysterious man steps out of a shadowed car and walks into a near-empty diner. Watching from the corner booth is Jack, a tired factory worker trying to survive the night shift blues. But when the stranger enters, Jack’s ordinary life spirals into something far more sinister. Who is this man? Why does he know Jack’s name? And why are people around Jack beginning to disappear? As the storm builds outside, secrets buried for decades rise to the surface. In just five chapters, Jack must face a chilling truth: sometimes, the past doesn't stay buried—it drives back into town in an old Chevy Caprice.

As Samuel Walker's life plunges into darkness after his father’s car accident amounts to a mountain of debt, the middle-aged landlady comes knocking on his door, slyly offering to provide for him as his girlfriend. While being harassed by her, Samuel is suddenly able to see her secrets in his mind. Using this special ability, he gets himself out of trouble and starts working in a liquor factory that’s about to close down. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding soon occurs between him and his new boss lady, Arielle Bright. The beautiful Arielle is also in her twenties, and the misunderstanding causes her to make things difficult for him. But with his special ability to help turn her company around, she starts looking at him differently and comes to accept him! In addition to working at the liquor factory, Samuel also starts a business himself. Everyone's secrets are in his hands, and he becomes a business tycoon! Women of every background adore him, itching to get their hands on this powerful man! I may come from a poor family, but I’m a rich man now!

In this world, the year is 999 AD, and technology has reached a post-industrial stage. Smoke rises from coal-fired factories, airships float above cities, and revolvers hang at the waists of constables. Stone-paved roads run alongside iron rail lines, and gas lamps flicker in the fog-covered streets of old cities filled with towering brick buildings, soot-covered rooftops, and horse-drawn cabs. Magic exists, but it is rare. Only a small portion of the population can use it—those people are called Yrlton, meaning "Anomaly" in the common language of Alastair. To the average person, Yrlton are as strange as they are dangerous. Many believe their powers come from a curse, divine punishment, or a secret pact. Others whisper of rituals, strange substances, and hidden bloodlines. Becoming one isn’t something you train for. It happens, often without warning. Magic here isn’t bright or spectacular. It doesn’t come in flashes of light or grand displays. It’s subtle, often tied to emotion, thought, or the elements. A Yrlton might control wind, twist shadows, or hear what others cannot. Some Saintesses throughout history were secretly Yrlton, their powers awakened after drinking forbidden liquids or being exposed to ancient relics. Despite their abilities, most Yrlton live quiet lives. Governments register them, monitor them, and sometimes use them. They’re given low-paying jobs, handed strange tasks no one else wants, and treated with suspicion.

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On the Atlantic coast lies a city—City Y. Cruelty, danger, and darkness are all on full display here. A lunatic who sings daily in a mental hospital becomes a government official... A principal who leaves halfway through his songs to work in the kitchen... A neighbor who sold steamed buns for a year suddenly buys a supercar... The village announces a new factory, and the next day, all the truck drivers vanish... Countless stories await. Stay tuned.

In a world where memories are currency, a factory worker clings to a recurring dream of a woman he can't remember. When he discovers the truth about his past-and his mother-he's forced to choose between forgetting everything or defying a system built to erase who he truly is.

‘Why is it so hard for a fragile man to say I love you?? Maybe it’s the way a person can be so confident in something and themselves that truly scares them but not the word itself. Saying I love you to a person and actions to not live up too the standards you falsely spoke into fruition amasses a great deal of pain and suffer up onto one another is one of the greatest trials to Receive in the experience we call Existence. You’re never really the same after, yet you’re on your way to healing and crafting you’re happily Ever. ‘I want a man that wants to heal and shall never stop. Someone to pick me up when I’m in a dusk of fog. To call me at 4:59am before my clock goes off.’ I want a man to know when it’s time to be a man and when it’s time to play like a child in a factory of false truths and soon to be broken dreams that will once again live to see a sunny day before dusk breaks Sometimes I think to myself why do I choose to live the life of a person who has yet put up their Jersey?Maybe I haven’t finished my lustful Journey And with all the speed bumps and trauma that have taken place in the seven seas around my heart and temple that hold me from going afloat It was until the day I almost risen that I knew with a new day, came hope Maybe sprinting in spirit with the spiders and webs they’ve made home in mine, I’ve grown and am growing to realize there is no true one set concept of time Maybe pattering my feet in this room with no light may be therapy & Maybe Just Maybe, I’ll keep Dancing Alone In The Dark’. Act I. Jun 21st. FULL LYRIC BOOK. NOV 8Th. 2024. Following the 3rd lyric book release of "Happily Ever After" released in 2022, Dancing Alone in The Dark" is a part of a 2 Part ACT series, with Deluxe Versions, & the official follow up and overall 4th lyric book project by, Darius Clayton. Set To Release June 21st, of 2024. & Available November 4th On Webnovel. (First Updated: Bio On November 13th 2023.) (Last Updated: Bio On June 13th 2025.)

[ Mature Content ] Sixteen-year-old Jackson Reeves has always done whatever it takes to keep his family afloat. Between juggling odd jobs and caring for his sick mother, he's learned that life rarely gives you what you deserve. But when his mother's cancer takes a turn for the worse, Jack discovers a shocking truth that changes everything: his grandfather is Elias Altiar, one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the country. The same grandfather who abandoned Jack's mother two decades ago when she chose love over luxury. Now, with his mother's life hanging in the balance and an expensive experimental treatment out of reach, Jack must infiltrate the glittering world of Veridian Bluffs to confront the grandfather he never knew existed. But breaking into one of the most secure corporate towers in the country wasn't part of his plan-neither was Elisabeth Thornfield, the captivating daughter of his grandfather's right-hand man, who seems determined to help him succeed. As Jack navigates this dangerous new world of power, privilege, and family secrets, he uncovers more questions than answers. Why did his late father, a simple factory worker, have special forces training? Why has his grandfather been secretly watching them all these years? And most importantly: what price is Jack willing to pay to save his mother's life? In this gripping tale of family, loyalty, and redemption, one choice could change everything. Because sometimes the right decision isn't always the easiest one to live with. *The Sudden Heir* - When destiny comes knocking, be careful what door you open.

Game Over? Nah. Game just got weird. Dexter Crawford was a pro-gamer… until life hit him with the ultimate nerf: a soul-crushing factory job. One day, he wakes up in what he thinks is just another hyper-realistic RPG Turns out, the universe blue-screened, and Earth is now a glitchy amalgamation of every video game ever made—including the shovelware ones nobody asked for.

A Haunting Tale of Forbidden Desires and Inescapable Consequences** In a nameless, rain-lashed city where poverty clings to its residents like a second skin, an aging couple—**Haris and Amina**—struggle to survive in the shadow of relentless hardship. Their only solace is their devoted son, **Zain**, who works grueling shifts at a glass factory, his hands perpetually scarred by shards and heat. Though well past the age when most men marry, Zain has forgone a family of his own, pouring every ounce of his meager earnings into keeping his parents afloat. Their life is a cycle of evictions and crumbling rented rooms—until they move into *House No. 13*, a deceptively airy dwelling with a past that whispers through its warped floorboards. The Box That Should Have Stayed Buried** While cleaning, Amina discovers a **carved wooden box** hidden beneath a loose floorboard. Its surface is etched with a warning: *"Do not let greed conquer you."* Ignoring her husband’s pleas to leave it untouched, she pries it open to find a **40-bead rosary** and three slips of paper labeled: 1. *Your life’s first wish* 2. *Your life’s second wish* 3. *Your life’s third wish* Instructions scrawled inside the lid read: *"Write your desires. Misuse them, and fate will reclaim its due."* The First Wish: A Glimpse of Hope** Amina’s trembling hand writes: *"Let my son rise from this poverty."* Within days, Zain is promoted to foreman at the factory. The family rejoices—until Amina, emboldened, makes her **second wish**: *"Let my son marry into wealth, and let gold fill our home."* Soon, Zain is wed to the factory owner’s daughter, and coins spill from Amina’s once-empty cupboards. But the house grows colder. Zain’s new wife **flinches at his touch**, as if sensing something wrong. Then, news arrives: **the glass factory has burned to the ground**, and Zain—trapped inside—is reduced to ashes. The Third Wish: A Mother’s Fatal Love** Blinded by grief, Amina scribbles her **final wish**: *"Bring my son back to me."* At midnight, **something knocks**. The door creaks open to reveal Zain—or what’s left of him. His skin peels like melted wax; his eyes are hollow pits. He stumbles forward, whispering, *"You called me back… but the dead belong *there*."* Before Amina can scream, his charred hands close around her throat. Haris, waking to the noise, finds his wife **dead on the threshold**—her face frozen in terror. The box lies open beside her, its rosary beads now **cracked and blackened**. The third slip of paper is gone. In the days that follow, Haris vanishes. Neighbors claim to see **three figures** lingering near House No. 13 at dusk: a weeping old man, a woman clutching her throat, and a shadow with smoldering hands. The box, when found by new tenants, contains **fresh slips of paper**—and the cycle begins anew.

Aarya Verma, a fierce heiress, rules her corporate empire with an iron will, her silver flame pendant a symbol of her unyielding resolve. As rival Karan Malhotra’s sabotage—burned factories, forged documents—threatens her legacy, Aarya counters with ruthless strategy, her charisma swaying shareholders. Yet, her heart battles desire and distrust, sparked by Shaurya Singh, a loyal yet enigmatic ally whose past harbors secrets. Tangled Bonds and Hidden Truths is a gripping tale of power, passion, and betrayal. Aarya’s fight to save her empire intertwines with her struggle to trust Shaurya, whose heart—once cold, now hers—begs for belief. Will his raw confessions, her hand on his softened beat, mend their rift, or will Kartik and Karan’s treachery prevail? With brutal interrogations and tender embraces, this saga of corporate warfare and raw emotion leaves Aarya and Shaurya’s fate teetering, the war unresolved.

Brad was nobody. A worn-down factory worker living an invisible life—until the day he choked on a sip of water and died. He awakens not in heaven, but in the Soul Reception Room, a celestial observatory suspended between worlds. There, he meets two divine beings—Seris, the god of Preservation, and Kael, the god of Destruction—manifesting from mists of light and shadow. They reveal a cosmic truth: Brad was a Cornerstone, a rare soul through which Earth’s destiny was quietly anchored. And now, his death marks the beginning of something far greater. The world’s original creator, Harmony, shattered Itself to birth creation, dividing into Seris and Kael. Now, Harmony’s essence stirs once more—calling Brad to Divina, a world of magic, war, and divine secrets. Though the gods claim they are training him for a noble purpose, Brad soon uncovers the deeper truth: he is being shaped to become a god himself, a reborn embodiment of Harmony. But all is not as it seems. Seris fears chaos and seeks to preserve reality at any cost—even if it means imprisoning souls and silencing change. Kael, long misunderstood as a destroyer, fights for freedom, growth, and truth. Caught between them is Brad, a mortal soul evolving into something divine. In Divina, Brad must navigate a world gripped by ancient oaths, forgotten prophecies, and a hidden war between order and transformation. And in the shadows, a deeper threat waits: a rogue former Cornerstone who believes the gods should all burn. As the balance of existence teeters, Brad must decide what kind of god he will become. ---

Fang Yuan, once the revered Patriarch of the Golden Blossom Sect, perished in the Second Cultivator War, torn apart by the Heavenly Demon himself. Two thousand years later, he awakens—not in the spiritual heavens, but in a steel-and-neon city where cultivators no longer absorb the essence of nature... In this world of towering holograms and cold laboratories, strength is no longer earned through enlightenment but stolen—by harvesting the spiritual cores of other cultivators and devouring them to rise in power. What was once considered a taboo has become the norm. Corporations run sects like factories. Human life is currency. But Fang Yuan remembers the Dao. With nothing but a relic of his former power pulsing faintly within his reborn body, he must start from zero, disguise himself among the monsters, and rebuild the forgotten path of cultivation—before the return of an ancient evil that now wears a new face.

An orphaned young man living at the bottom of society, he works in a dangerous factory as a low-level enforcer for organized crime. From the beginning, his psychopathic, narcissistic, and sadistic tendencies manifest in subtle and unnoticeable ways.

Reborn in the year 2000, Jiang Han finds himself at a turning point in his life. His parents have died in a car accident, leaving behind a struggling computer factory on the verge of bankruptcy. Rejected by Union Phase and burdened with unsold stock, the future looks bleak—until he awakens the god-level rate of return system. With this system, any investment he makes yields an instant return prediction, guiding him toward the most profitable ventures. Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Han gathers five million yuan and heads to the Magic Capital, determined to turn his fate around. From dismantling Lianxiang’s computer empire to founding industry giants like Penguin and Ali, Jiang Han reshapes the business world, ushering in the Internet 2.0 era. As his empire rises, his name becomes synonymous with success. Years later, a shocking interview surfaces, leaving the world stunned—"How did Jiang Han manage to do this after…?" A story of ambition, power, and a rebirth that changes the course of history—Jiang Han is here to dominate.