Metal Harbor

After encountering betrayal, Tang Ruochu sought out a stranger to form a marriage alliance, each getting what they needed. However, she did not expect that this marriage would be a turning point in her entire life, with an uncertain future full of life and death. Would it be another heart-breaking pain, or a truly transformative sweet romance, or perhaps the last harbor of love in her life?

"The more the Church supports me, the more it proves I have done the right thing. The more the heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." "Even when heretics praise me, it further proves I'm right. If heretics stay silent, it shows I have done impeccably!" "If the Church opposes me, it means they have all fallen into evil heresy, and the more heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." In the year 681, An Su was crowned the youngest Pope in the history of the Church. During his speech, he provided important guidance for the forthcoming de-divination work, emphasizing: "Now that both the Church and the heretics oppose me, it precisely shows I am on an exceedingly correct path!" ... The year 685. "It is not that the Evil God cannot be summoned, but that choosing him to take the stage is more cost-effective." Such was the assessment of the former holy woman of the demons, Yage Silvia. This statement, once made, instantly attracted attention from all sectors of society—the extensive documentary "The Legend of Pope An Su" continues to broadcast for you. —— This is a story of a top-tier heretical player speedrunning through a fantasy world.

Liszt finds himself reborn as a countryside baron in an alternate world resembling medieval Europe. In this world, there are dragons that can discharge metals, elves that can tend to crops, and missions written in mist that only Liszt can see. With the help of the mysterious missions, can Liszt gradually grow from Baron of Flower Town into something greater, claiming the whole continent and beyond?

Xu Xiangyang had two good friends, one was the neighbor girl who lived in the same alley, and the other was the girl class president from the class next door; Xu Xiangyang had a secret he couldn't tell anyone, he knew that one of his two friends was harboring a Demon King that could destroy the world...... ~ This is a story that took place at the end of the last century, where boys and girls depended on each other, warmed each other, and walked together towards happiness; a youth story filled with thrilling moments, nostalgia, and warmth.

Aiden Blake, an ordinary intern doctor, leads a life filled with the drudgery of hospital work and the weight of caring for his sick mother. But his world shatters when he starts hearing phantom howls, experiences a violent metal allergy, and has a terrifying dream of a blood - red moon. On a fateful subway ride, a "homeless man" transforms into a savage werewolf, attacking passengers. In a moment of pure instinct, Aiden also transforms, unleashing a power he never knew he had. Horrified and confused, he flees, only to find an anonymous package at home. Inside are a mysterious silver necklace and a diary that reveals a hidden world of werewolves, ancient bloodlines, and a prophecy. Driven by a desperate need for answers, Aiden sets out to find the secretive "Red Moon Club." As he delves deeper, he must confront his new identity, the wild instincts within him, and the dark secrets that could either save him or destroy everything he loves. Step into a world where the line between man and monster blurs, and the moon holds the key to a terrifying truth.

Selena McCall has always harbored dreams of gracing the silver screen. Abandoning her humble roots to venture into the glitz of Los Angeles was meant to be her golden opportunity. However, upon her arrival, she discovers that raw talent alone doesn't guarantee success in the industry. Faced with challenging times, she accepts a job that promises to keep her afloat in the costly world of Hollywood. However, this provisional solution leads her down a treacherous path, and before long, she finds herself living a life far removed from the dream she had passionately pursued and given up everything for.

(Warning: May contain Themes such as R*pe, Sui*ide, Prostitu*on) A simple daughter of a Baron, Silvia is sold into a marriage with a sickly duke—a union that proves devastating when the duke dies immediately after the wedding, branding her with the cursed title of widow. If that weren’t enough, her brother-in-law harbors lustful desires for her, insisting she become his mistress. Desperate to escape the gilded prison of the palace, Silvia’s every attempt at freedom is met with increasing hostility, chipping away at her sanity. Her spirit wanes as the walls close in, and hope feels like a distant dream. But then, her life takes a sinister turn when she crosses paths with someone she wishes she never had. Will Silvia ever find happiness again? Will she reunite with her true love, or will the merciless beasts of society consume her, piece by piece?

Earth receives a metallic rain after the sky turns blue. Cultivators suddenly show up everywhere, initially viewed as a danger to civilization. Until a fatal virus strikes! When her father's lover vanishes in a zombie horde, Bella, a recently certified physician and the daughter of a strong general, finds herself in major difficulties. Bella's father leaves her in the barracks, risking everything to save his lover. Bella's life turns into misery without her father, therefore she must now set out on a perilous quest to find him, even if it means dying herself. However, She is unaware that she has a protector, an Immortal, whose late lover looks exactly like Bella.

Sharp metal alloys tearing through flesh, leaving ineradicable scars on the sensitive skin of the human race. Dorian did not have any scars. They were within.

In a world fractured by storm and prowling with monsters, survival is both an art and a curse. Governed by elemental resonance, where individuals known as Resonarchs wield the forces of nature, Ezra, a young scavenger with a sharp tongue, finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and ancient powers. Life on the outskirts has always been harsh, but when a terrifying encounter with a terrifying beast awakens a mysterious light within him, his life takes a dangerous turn. As Ezra begins to uncover hidden truths about resonance, his abilities, and the world beyond, a dormant ancient force threatens to unravel the delicate balance of the elements. With the fate of the world hanging by a thread, Ezra is thrust into a battle against time, alongside a group of fractured allies, each harboring their own dark pasts. As he ventures deeper into the heart of the fractured world, the line between man and monster blurs, and Ezra is forced to confront the darker aspects of his own existence. But one ally harbors a secret so devastating, it could doom them all. As Ezra’s powers grow, so do the stakes. Will he unlock the mysteries of resonance in time to save the world—or will he be forced to watch everything he loves fall to ruin? One thing is certain: the world will never be the same. And not everyone will survive. As enemies close in and the echoes grow stronger, Ezra must decide: will he remain human, or embrace the monstrous truth that might destroy everything he’s ever known?

In a world where magic is commonplace and defines social standing, Zora is an anomaly – born without a single spark of magic in a society that prizes it above all else. Often mistreated and looked down upon, Zora refuses to be defined by his lack of magic. Currently a high school student, he dreams of a future where his worth isn't measured by magical ability. He harbors a secret weapon, however: a unique and mysterious ability in his left eye, known as the Devil's Eye.

In a fantasy world called Eldoria, a young man named Kael lived as an ordinary NPC (Non-Player Character) in the small town of Arindale. However, everything changed when he suddenly realized that his world was nothing but a broken simulation. Every 100 years, this world would reset, and the memories of all its inhabitants would be erased. Kael, who had miraculously gained awareness, discovered that he could collect Memory Fragments—pieces of memories from previous resets. With this ability, he began to uncover the horrifying truth behind Eldoria. But Kael was not alone. The Debug Knights, an antivirus program tasked with maintaining the stability of the simulation, started hunting him down, considering him an anomaly. Together with a group of heroines, each harboring their own secrets and motivations, Kael must find a way to stop the reset cycle before their world is erased forever.

In a world transformed by a fallen star, magic has become as natural as breathing - and just as essential for survival. While others revel in their newfound powers, one boy harbors a secret that makes him unlike anyone else. Stalked by those who sense his difference, shunned by a society obsessed with magical might, he navigates a realm where supernatural prowess determines not just status, but survival. "The Shadows of Aethel" follows his desperate journey through a world that treats anything unknown as a threat. In a reality where arcane gifts separate the elevated from the condemned, he must discover whether being different dooms him to the shadows - or marks him for something far more extraordinary than anyone could imagine.

After his tragic death, Li Shen regresses to a younger version of himself, back before he had risen to fame as a martial arts prodigy. This time, however, he discovers that he has been granted a mysterious “Cheat System” which can grant him unique skills, abilities, or buffs by forming meaningful bonds with female martial artists who harbor secret techniques. Through forging deep connections, mutual respect, and shared lust and passion, he can unlock ancient and powerful abilities to shape his path of becoming absolute conqueror.

In the peaceful village of Swinford, Adam lives a simple life, exploring the forests and learning about the wildlife. One day, while wandering an ancient forest, he discovers a glowing object surrounded by black metal and a golden diamond gem. His curiosity leads him to touch it, and as the object emits a blinding light, Adam is transported to a strange, serene castle where he meets a mysterious man with white hair and a black blindfold. This encounter sparks a journey that forces Adam to confront powers he never knew he had, as secrets unfold and dark forces begin to stir. Along the way, Adam gains unlikely allies, including the rogue knight, Arthur, and the enigmatic Luros, who holds his own suspicions. But as the truth about Adam's abilities and his role as the chosen one is revealed, tragedy strikes someone close to him dies, throwing him into a spiral of grief. With threats closing in, Adam must overcome his pain and protect those he loves, or risk losing everything. Can he survive the dangers ahead, or will the darkness of his past drag him into a battle he's not ready for? Characters so far: Adam – The main protagonist, living peacefully in the village of Swinford, with hidden powers and a mysterious past. Luros – A mysterious and enigmatic man with his own suspicions about Adam. Luros is somewhat flirtatious and has a pervy side when he sees beautiful women, often using his charm to his advantage. He is a skilled warrior and a potential teacher of adam, with a complicated past, one that will be gradually revealed as the story unfolds. Despite his lighthearted nature, he harbors a lot of inner conflict and secrets, making him a somewhat unpredictable character. Arthur – A man who helps Adam in the village and is curious about Adam’s true intentions, and was a former knight who was kicked out for disobeying orders and refusing to hurt innocent people. The Royal Knight (Alexavier) – A royal knight sent to collect rent from the villagers on behalf of the king, with a hostile attitude. The Villagers – The people of Swinford who are trying to deal with the royal knights and their demands. Adam's mother – She's a Background character who is barely in the story who also lives in the village The Rabbit – A strange, black rabbit with violet eyes that appears in the woods, caught by Arthur.

When 27-year-old game designer Lysander Veyra accidentally triggers a prototype AI system he coded—dubbed "The Fractal Core"—he’s flung into Etherios, a fractured realm where magic is governed by arcane programming logic. Armed with a mysterious interface that merges RPG mechanics with reality-altering spells, Lysander must navigate warring factions, ancient dragon cults, and a soulbound romance with Seraphina Duskthorn, a rogue mage hunted for her forbidden mastery of Chronomancy. But the Fractal Core harbors a dark secret: Etherios itself is a dying simulation, and Lysander’s choices will either rewrite its code… or doom its 10 billion sentient souls to deletion.

In a world where ancient magic has been resurrected. Atlas, an orphan from Earth, finds himself transmigrated into the body of a child and possesses the rare Void Magic. Harboring such power, he’ll walk the path of becoming stronger and stand free in the sky above all existence! The tale of the Legendary Void Walker is about to begin! Super Gift = three extra chapters.

In the town of Benton Harbor, a teenager named Alex wakes up on the autumn equinox—a day that marks the start of fall. On his way to school with his friends, they’re suddenly transported to Terra, a world overrun by monsters, demons, and vampires. Lost and unprepared, they’re attacked by a demon. Just when it seems like there’s no escape, a mysterious woman named Vespera appears, saving them with her silver sword. Trapped in this strange world, Alex and his friends quickly learn survival won’t be easy. They’ll need to train, study, and fight to stay alive. Take lessons in the arts of Terra while looking for a way home. Join Alex as he uncovers ancient secrets, faces terrifying creatures, and begins his journey in a place where survival itself is a test. This is my first time writing a story so please understand that I'm learning. If you would like to give feedback, I would love that.

A 16 year old japanese boy with a painful past takes his revenge on his classmates for what they did to him, killing all of them and ending his own life. However, he finds himself in front of a goddess that refuses to reincarnate him as one of her heroes in a world of swords and magic and throws him out of heaven into a forest where he had to survive for months in pain and suffering that makes him harbor hatred towards the goddess and seek revenge. In his path for revenge, he founds out how evil the goddess and the humans of that world are evil and vows to end them all in the worst possible way, seeking power for his goal but as he seeks power, he finds out the secrets of that world that leads him astray from his motive.

Asche has only one goal: protect his younger brother from a world built to break them. Raised by a deadbeat father who sells him to the highest bidder, Asche dreams of escaping the cycle of fear and control. And on his sixteenth birthday—he finally can. But freedom comes at a price. One of his "clients" harbors a dangerous secret, and his best friend turns out to be heir to a powerful duchy. Suddenly, Asche isn't just fighting for survival—he's playing a game of power, manipulation, and deception. With nothing but his wits and an unyielding will to protect his brother, Asche will bend the system to his will—no matter what it takes. But how long can he keep defying the forces that rule this world before they strike back?

The night the stars began to bleed light, Kael knew the old tales were true. For years, he’d dismissed the village legends—whispers of a *Veil* between worlds, torn open by human ambition. But when his younger sister vanished into a crackling aurora, he vowed to find her. Now, as an engineer haunted by guilt, he experiments with forbidden artifacts… until a mishap with an ancient prism hurls him into the dark. He wakes not to alien metal, but to a realm where trees hum and stones pulse with trapped starlight. And they are waiting.

Lucia Armand always believed she had everything—a loving family, a perfect life, and a future she was destined to inherit. But on the night of her birthday, the truth shatters her world. Betrayed by her family and left for dead, Lucia is reborn with the awakening of her werewolf bloodline and a thirst for vengeance. Now, bound by a curse and a prophecy, she must navigate a dangerous web of power, deception, and forbidden love. As the Alpha of a rogue pack, Kain Draven harbors his own secrets—secrets that tie him to Lucia’s fate. Together, they must uncover the dark truths that bind them and confront the enemies lurking within their own bloodlines. In a world where nothing is what it seems, can Lucia reclaim her legacy, or will the darkness consume her?

Mark, a dedicated employee, works under the demanding but attractive boss, Mr. Jay. Mark secretly harbors feelings for Mr. Jay but struggles with his emotions due to their professional relationship and fear of rejection. Meanwhile, Mr. Jay, unaware of Mark's feelings, begins to exhibit possessive behavior, fueled by jealousy, when Mark interacts with others. As tensions rise, Mark remains confused about Mr. Jay's intentions, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

A group of wolves, a gathering of witches, a trio of bears. An engaging narrative... Alpha Yona is struggling with his emotions towards Chhaya. He is hesitant to pursue a romantic connection with someone who is not his destined wolf partner. Despite his reservations, does he harbor romantic feelings for her? Cedric, Colton, and Connor are formidable bears with a significant issue involving the wolf pack. Both groups are attempting to eliminate the demons and are feeling irritated by the competition. Cedric is infatuated with Saturn, the leader of the coven, who is fixated on Alpha Yona. Can Saturn maintain focus to lead the witches effectively? Will Alpha Yona be able to navigate this complicated love triangle while maintaining order?

A carefree boy, chilling on his stone bed while enjoying his fruit juice mixed with crushed candy ruby, suddenly experienced the horror of his life as he watched the invasion of their clan, got enslaved, transformed into Metallic Hound and forced to serve for 21 years in perpetual agony. He suddenly woke up and found that it was a nightmare dream he had just lived. However, before he rejoiced, he came to understand that not everything was as it seemed.

Born into the illustrious House of Everdawn, the most powerful noble bloodline in Astrava, Ren Everdawn had everything—wealth, power, and the promise of greatness. With the legendary Nexus core running through his veins, the world awaited his awakening, expecting nothing less than a Celestial or even an Omniforge Aethermark. But when his moment finally arrived, the impossible happened. He awakened with a mere dormant-grade Aethermark. Mocked by his family, rejected by the nobility, and cast aside as a failure, Ren's perfect life crumbled overnight. Yet, unbeknownst to everyone, he harbored a secret that no one could fathom: the power to evolve Aethermarks.

In the realm of Zephorya, Cassian Black finds himself at a vital juncture where insurrection and persecution happen continuously. Cassian, the son of the head of the Association Utopia (AU), struggles with the weight of his legacy and the confining expectations that follow. "Bands," ancient metallic bracelets that provide enormous powers to their wearers—those who utilize them are known as Bandits—help to reshape the world.  Disappointed with the rigid AU regulations and anxious to create his own path, Cassian bids farewell to his privileged life, only to return some years later. This time, with a Band of his own. Disclaimer: This book is a collaboration project between co-author's "AkitoTakahashi" and "Zodiac_Stars".

Synopsis: Noah and Elijah's rivalry reaches a boiling point on a fateful day when Noah pushes Elijah off a bridge and into the river below. However, Elijah's soul manages to inhabit a new body. As Elijah awakens in his new body, memories of his past and his rivalry with Noah come flooding back. But now, Elijah's focus shifts toward strengthening his relationship with his lover, Edwards. Unbeknownst to Elijah, Noah has been harboring feelings for Edwards, adding a new layer of complexity to their already fraught dynamic. As tensions rise, Elijah must navigate his new reality and confront the challenges that come with it. Will he be able to protect his relationship with Edwards from Noah's growing obsession? Or will their rivalry tear them all apart?

*Author's other work (The Dragon Prince's Bride)* *** After surviving the utter destruction of the entire world, Kiva Quin and her best friend Skye Gailey find themselves in another world. The world of the ones who destroyed their home. The world of the demons. Kiva, who never believed in the existence of demons, now has to live in a world full of them. They've taken her family from her and thus she harbors a hatred, vowing to take her revenge and kill the one responsible for the destruction of her world: Leonis Rein; supreme ruler of the demon world. Leonis is a man who doesn't believe in love. He believes in taking possession of whatever catches his attention… And she did. He meets Kiva, and her aggressive, persistent nature draws him to her. Slowly, Leonis starts harboring an unhealthy obsession for Kiva. Kiva would do any and everything to put a knife in the heart of Leonis, or die doing so. But Leonis doesn't plan on letting death take her. At least not yet. *** Excerpt Holding both my hands tightly together behind me with just one of his own, Leonis pressed his broad chest upon my back as I wriggled and try to get out of his stronghold. A gesture I knew was futile because he was strong, very strong. "Run if you like." His whisper sounded next to my left ear, and I wished to deny it, I wished to tell myself I don't feel it, but I do. I feel a certain tingle every time this demon is this close to me. "I will pursue you. Hide if you must, I shall find you, and die if you choose, I shall make death cough your soul back into your cold body." I knew it. He will never let me go.

- Setting: A post-apocalyptic world. A mysterious energy surge has ravaged Earth, causing mutations in humans and animals and resulting in the emergence of superpowered individuals. The world is plunged into chaos. - Protagonist: Sophia, possessing a unique system ability that allows her to analyze, create, predict, and learn, constantly enhancing her capabilities. - Supporting Characters: Kyle (a superpowered individual with earth/metal manipulation abilities), and others with diverse superpowers who will collaborate with Sophia to build a commercial empire. - Plot: Sophia uses her system's power to help others, recruits superpowered individuals, forms alliances with other factions, builds a commercial empire, and ultimately becomes the ruler of this new world. - Themes: Hope, courage, responsibility, collaboration, and the future.