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For twenty years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her. The only question that remains is, how will Raiten kill her? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance? Perhaps a bit of both. [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

Tetsuo Kawaguchi, a young man with a tragic and messed up past that made him unable to express or feel any kind of emotion passed the entrance exams and enrolled into Toshigawa Academy. After playing basketball again in a gym session he felt as if something was slowly changing within him. After various encounters with other like minded people passionate about the sport and his little sister persuading him to play again, Tetsuo joins the team in order to not only play the sport that he loved as a child but also to change.

[WPC APRIL WINNER 2024] Lucas Voss was a normal adult in his late twenties. He doesn't know how or why but he got transmigrated as an extra inside of the novel he read till 5th volume. The problem for Lucas was that his life was in danger as soon as he entered the novel. Why? Because Lucas was transmigrated as the 4th Prince who is an extra and was about to die with an Illness that couldn't be cured. Not only that novel he transmigrated into was 'Cold-Blooded Emperor Rules.' The protagonist of that novel killed every member of the royal palace to become emperor of the empire. How will Lucas survive? Will he die like the extra that he is? or will he fight against fate to survive in this cold-blooded novel and become more than an extra? The only way to know is it read this novel! --- Support me one Pateron patreon.com/InkWaver_122

At first, peace reigned. Then, a mysterious object fell from the sky, its origin unknown. Years later, a towering figure named Siegfried Wissenschaftler appeared in the city where he appeared with a different stature of his own. Despite the strangeness that surrounds him, Siegfried is a beacon of goodness, his generosity remaining constant amidst the strangeness of the city. Now, the questions still remain. Who is Siegfried? What secrets does the city keep? And what connection, if any, exists between the falling object and this unearthly metropolis?

In a world of constant competition, one man aims for the top. In this new genre VRMMORPG, he plans on becoming the strongest at all costs. The classes, the races, the starting zones, everything is a mystery in 'New Eden'. This game is coming out without a shred of details. The only thing that was promoted was the freedom of skill choosing. Our protagonist Alexander, gamer tag Astaroth, has always dreamt of becoming an E-Sports athlete. His parents supported his dream, but they are no longer of this world. He fully intends on making it in this new game, if not for him, then at least to honor their memory. With no idea how he wants to play his character, Alexander chooses the most mysterious starting race. Will this be his road to success or his downfall? The game assistant certainly thought the latter. "Do as you wish, young adventurer. I only wish to add this. Do not come back with complaints when you realize you have made the wrong choice," the elf said, looking at him with clear hatred. "We will see about that," Alexander flatly replied. "I love challenges," he added. "Very well!" the elf harrumphed. "Have the adventure of your lifetime, as short as it will last," he sarcastically added. Ahead of him lies an uncertain path, filled with trials and hardships. But one thing is clear in his eyes. He will become the strongest player in the game, even if he must step over mountains of corpses to do so. Over are his days of working hard for nothing, it's make or break now! I now have a discord where you can talk with other readers and me. There are also channels to discuss new weapons; characters; classes; or monsters that you might want to design and see incorporated in the story. I will always give credit to the person that created said thing, rest assured. The link is https://discord.gg/68kPqbSFrN

Riz is a fresh graduate who has been job hunting for a year. In terms of talent, he has no talent. Always a mediocre type of person. The only good point he has is that he is a hardworking person. After so many failed interviews, he starts to get dispirited. However, as he does not so easily give in to that feeling, he resolves to try his luck in the last interview he has. Indeed, it is his last interview. An accident occurs on his way there. When he opens his eyes, he is in the middle of the forest, tattered clothes with blood on it. "Th-this...", Riz was shocked as he found his body smaller than it should be. It didn't take him too much time to understand everything that happened. He becomes the youngest son of a count. Finding himself in the backward world, he who has no ambition previously is in a dilemma. At first, he just wants to live quietly and enjoy the richness and privilege as a noble. But then circumstances push him in a different direction. One event led to another, now he finds himself at the top of power.

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.

Marcus Evans was the epitome of an ordinary guy—stuck in a dead-end job, addicted to reading webnovels for a taste of excitement, and completely invisible in the grand scheme of life. His greatest joy was escaping into the pages of Decade Long Crusade, a sprawling epic where the hero, Ash Braker, rises from weakness to ultimate power in a world of magic, technology, and danger. But when Marcus wakes up one day in a body that isn’t his, in a world that feels disturbingly familiar, he quickly realizes the impossible: he’s been transmigrated into the Decade Long Crusade universe. However, there’s a catch. He’s not the hero, nor even a notable character. He’s an unknown extra, an expendable background figure doomed to die without making a mark on the story. To survive in a world where extras are crushed underfoot by stronger powers, Marcus knows he can’t play the game like a hero. The only way to protect himself is to manipulate the plot, ensure Ash Braker’s rise to power, and play the part of the ruthless villain who pulls the strings from the shadows. As the world of cultivation, magic, and futuristic technology threatens to swallow him whole, Marcus must make hard decisions, form dangerous alliances, and betray those who stand in his way. Because in this world, it’s better to be the villain than to die forgotten.

A freshly graduated student in the private investigation department, Alastair, going to the real-world to make it a better place for human beings. Whenever there is a crime that either CBI or police department failed to solve, Alastair solved all of them with ease. But he is unable to crack his own parent's death mystery. It's been years when they died, which looked like no less than an accident. Just because he is in a detective profession, Alastair is not like a cold-blooded person. Will he able to succeed in bringing new changes to this current world..? Will he be able to catch his parents murderer..?

Yatim piatu di usia muda, Layla Llewellyn merasa seperti gadis paling beruntung di dunia setelah dia tinggal bersama pamannya Bill, seorang tukang kebun yang tinggal di perkebunan Arvis yang indah di Berg Empire. Bagi Layla, Arvis tampak seperti surga; Ia suka menjelajahi hutan yang luas, selalu membawa buku catatannya untuk mencatat satwa liar yang ditemuinya. Dia sangat menyukai burung-burung, mengamati mereka dengan kagum saat mereka menetas dan tumbuh dari anak ayam berbulu halus menjadi burung yang cantik. Duke Herhardt, penguasa Arvis yang muda dan tampan, juga tertarik pada burung―dan Layla. Tapi bedanya, dia tertarik pada burung karena dia suka memburunya... dan dia tertarik pada Layla karena dia suka membuatnya menangis. Jika seekor burung cantik terjebak dalam sangkar emas, mana yang akan ia pilih: kehidupan mewah atau kebebasan? PERINGATAN: Cerita ini mengandung gambaran pelecehan, trauma anak-anak, penyalahgunaan zat, dan kekerasan seksual yang mungkin membuat sebagian pembaca kesal.

Biani Avisos, una estrella mundial de la música, está en la cima del éxito, pero su vida privada se derrumba. Enfrentada a rumores destructivos y traiciones cercanas, Biani debe luchar por su carrera, su dignidad y su corazón. Rodeada de enemigos ocultos y amigos silenciosos, la fama parece volverse su mayor maldición. En un juego peligroso de poder y venganza, solo una verdad podrá salvarla... o destruirla para siempre. ¿Será capaz de superar la traición de quienes más amaba?

Title: The Origin Pearl In a distant future, an ancient entity seeks to recreate the multiverse in its image using the powerful Origin Pearl. The entity's AI, Levia, searches for a worthy host to wield the Pearl's power. Avyay, a young researcher, is unexpectedly chosen to participate in a trial to unlock the secrets of the Origin Pearl. He navigates a series of challenges, including deciphering ancient codes, harnessing the power of a monstrous creature, and confronting his inner demons. As Avyay progresses through the trial, he discovers that the Origin Pearl's power comes with a great cost and that the entity's true intentions may not be benevolent. With his newfound strength and determination, Avyay must decide whether to claim the Origin Pearl and risk unleashing its power or to forge his own path and potentially save the multiverse from destruction.

In a twist of fate, Raien finds herself reincarnated to the moment when her life spiraled into chaos. Betrayed by her stepsister Kori and her fiancé, who are entangled in a secret affair, Raien’s world crumbles as her adoptive stepdad and his new wife scheme to seize her inheritance, intending to pass it on to Kori. But this time, Raien is determined to rewrite her destiny. Armed with the knowledge of her past and the love of her biological parents, who are desperately searching for her, she vows to reclaim what was stolen and protect her true family from the sinister plots that threaten to tear them apart. With resilience and newfound strength, Raien embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking justice and the love she always deserved. "Betrayal" Bang" Raien lifted her head up from the cold floor feeling the warm blood flowing from her head,she looked up at the person standing in front of her was her younger stepsister. Kori with the innocent face and half hearted apology looked at Raien and pleaded. 'Raien' Kori called out am sorry I don't know I used so much strength I wanted to hold your hand, please forgive me she cried while talking, Zen (Raien' fiancé) looked at Kori with heartache he knew that he liked Kori but he was Raien' fiancé still he didn't speak up for Raien' but for Kori. He looked at Raien' and said in a cold and inappropriate d way 'Raien I know Kori upsets you but you shouldn't have pushed her away it my fault and I like her and not you if you have a problem with that come at me and not her she is innocent okay'. Raien' scoffed at there ridiculous statement looking into there eye she said' if she was innocent as my sister she shouldn't have gone behind my back and slept with my fiancé and still smile and laugh with me knowing fully well that we are engaged and you call that innocent ehh'. Am really surprised that you two still have the face to say that even after everything I have done for you'. "Raien" Zen called out "what ' Raien' replied do you want me to lie or say that it not true that you and Kori have been having an affair for 3year now ever since our engagement or that it just happened once, please tell me for the last few months I have been hoping for you to come clean to me but you did not instead you have been lying and manipulating me to think you are loyal to me,do I look like a fool to you or what. Harken Su (Raien' biology father) who was also at the party inside the VIP lounge was staring at her in complete shock..

Humans and Predators are no different from one another. They kill, they hunt, they prey. Humans have always been the natural predators, slaughtering and domesticating animals to their will. What happens when the animals retaliate? An unknown strand of genetically modified DNA causes animals to expand and enlarge into terrifying horrible creatures that turn Humans, the apex predator, into the prey. What happens when a man becomes too feared? What happens when the line between human and animal becomes blurred? Arima Gen is an average 18-year-old kid in the heart of Tokyo, where all the action is at. Except, he's everything but average. Being from a village with an extraordinary healing factor, he uses this to his advantage to climb the ranks and become the first ranked Poacher in CAGE, Chimera Activity Guidance and Extermination, or even the world! Yet, in his journey to achieving this idealistic goal, he's met with challenges and ghosts from his past. To truly learn the truth of his own identity, he must understand the world around him first.

The novel is hereby pronounced dead. If you want a similar story, there will be a new novel with the same setting and protagonist Alexander Bellmont. It will be a bit different, but the character is the same. A tale of the life of Alexander Bellmont, a reincarnated protagonist as he strives to do better with the new life he is given. Alexander meets with renowned Truck-kun and is transported to a new world of fantastical creatures and magic. He is then given the Story System which he uses to live this life he has been given to its full potential. Welcome to the wonderful world of Euclidiya, a mixture of semi-progressed technology and magic. Here there are races of all types that live in harmony(for now, cough cough) How will Alex fit into all of this? Find out next time on dragon ba—I mean, find out by reading!

Based on real story

Tetsuo Kawaguchi is starting his first years in high school, after various encounter with people from his past and present, we find that there is much more to him that meets the eye. Notice: the story is slow paced . ???- this sign is used when background characters are speaking

Many years ago, there was a king named Yamacha Orichi. He made a wish to God that whenever trouble came to Yamaha village, He should send a powerful warrior to help. One day, a demon named Itaku attacked, setting fire all around. A warrior was fighting against Itaku but was defeated, and the warrior died. On the other side, the warrior's wife gave birth to a child but died shortly after. They named the child Rocket man

(WARNING: blood, gore, r*pe, sexual content, sexual context, [soon to be more]) Jacob Stalin was a 17 year old third year student in high school. After leaving a grocery store, he walks home, and his surroundings turn black. He meets a God, then finds himself falling into a forest of which he's never seen before. When he awakens after hitting the ground, he finds out that he's... been turned into a fox girl? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/FgQzmp5B Let me know what you think should be changed: magueyethemage on Discord! Email: magueyethemage@gmail.com *This is a re-write of my other novel "I Reincarnated as a Fox Girl?!", so it will have some similarities.*

When all living things dies they either go to heaven or hell. Heaven for pure souls and Hell for evil souls. In deep inside hell all different kinds of races are constantly fighting each other to rule other and become "The King of Hell" But there are two races that are above all and they are Zombie and UNDead ( Story by Ray_Senpai)

A new world with a second chance at life. A girl thrown into a land set back in time. A place that hides a lot more than is let on. A second chance to make things right. Will Maria use this new life to make the most of it or will she revert back to her old lifestyle? In this new dangerous world, is the old life even feasible?

"Reason of my existence? I don't know. I don't know, that's why I enjoy it to death... quite literally." Jeremy, a young man is an enigma of nature. Unable to die, he is a true immortal in one sense, while a pitiful mortal in another. After each death, his soul escapes from the clutches of the universe and travels into other worlds, timelines, planets, galaxies, or even the universe, giving him a new chance at life. He has lived many lives such as newborn infants, stone-age ancestors, futuristic kings, and beggars. "I hope I am not a fat, ugly bastard this time..." Jeremy prayed to god, but his thoughts in the next moments were, "How should I commit suicide this time?" Fate being a fickle little sl*t, had transferred Jeremy into a body of ugliest looking existence he has seen. And to top it off, he couldn't commit suicide due to strict laws of planet! "I WANT TO DIE!" *** MC is selfish and a little eccentric. Do not get triggered if he doesn't play by conventional methods. True story starts once the 49th life ends, try to hold to the end! I will try my best to make it as entertaining as possible! This is my first novel so thank you for reading it!!

In the waning years of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, a young boy named Alfonso XIII was proclaimed King of Spain in 1886. However, being just a child, his mother, Queen Maria Christina, ruled as regent in his place. Queen Maria Christina adopted a somewhat lenient policy, granting the Filipinos a degree of freedom while still keeping them as subjects of the Spanish monarchy. As time passed, the Philippines remained under Spanish rule until it was finally passed on to Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, in 1920. But Alfonso, wise beyond his years, saw the plight of the Filipino people and understood their deep desire for independence in their hearts. He made a momentous decision – renouncing his claim to the Spanish throne and requesting to govern the Philippines instead. Surprisingly, the Spanish monarch agreed to this arrangement, and Alfonso was given the unique responsibility of managing the Philippines as a separate entity. But unknown to everyone, the original Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, died due to drowning accident and was replaced by Miguel Reyes. In a world reminiscent of the early twentieth century but with a twist, Miguel Reyes, a brilliant scientist,engineer, military enthusiast, and businessman from the Philippines, found himself in a strange predicament. After a fatal car accident in 2023, Miguel was granted an extraordinary second chance at life. He awakened to find his soul inexplicably reincarnated into the body of a prince in a distant land. Confused and disoriented at first, Miguel soon discovered that he was inhabiting none other than the young Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, decades before his untimely death. Realizing the significance of this opportunity, Miguel knew he had to act wisely. He had lived a life devoted to knowledge and progress, and now he found himself in a pivotal position to change history for the better. Armed with the knowledge of Alfonso's fate and aware of the impending struggles faced by the Philippines, Miguel resolved to take a different path. Join Alfonso (Miguel Reyes) on a life-changing experience. Will Miguel Reyes find tranquility in his second life as he governs the nation and steers it towards greatness? Or will he face the shadow of a conspiracy lurking within the borders?

Gawko Bahn Khai, martial artist, dies and gets chosen by a goddess to be his piece for a wicked game in another world where magic and death are everyday ocurrences, forced to prospere in a world where kill or be killed is law, he refuses to kill as he tries to get stronger in a world that punishes your every move.

My life is surrounded by misfortune, where I have to endure the greed of men out there. No one pities me; instead, they treat me as an object to be sold. The amount mentioned was so enormous that it made my eyes widen in shock. Never before had I heard of such a sum for my frail body. Even so, who would want their body sold to a lecherous man? But then, the deep voice of a man who had just arrived broke the auctioneer's concentration. He was so different, though I couldn't see his face. But that voice had a profound impact on me.

Wrong person in wrong place at wrong timing. Such was the death of Adeena. Losing all hope to live, she decided to kill herself,instead she was killed. But fate changed its course, and she was reborn into a baby in a different world. Why would she be reborn when she just wanted to die??? And what is the secret of the kingdom that she was entrusted with? And the constant rumor about the crown prince, who is he? More importantly, can she meet death with her immortality?

Dangerous creatures called aswongs roam the streets of Tokyo. They look like humans, talk like humans but they have to devour human flesh to survive. Kaito Yoshiori, human orphan who despises these nasty creatures, becomes one and discovers that they aren’t the monsters people say…