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[Official Statement on Missing Chapters] Due to previous technical issues, certain chapters of this book were unfortunately missing. We are pleased to announce that these chapters have now been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and invite readers to continue enjoying the novel. --------------------- The top-tier professional player Lis woke up to find himself having crossed into the "Divine Revelation" game, becoming a Viscount enamored with magic. Knowing that he would soon face a continent engulfed in war smoke, grand otherworld expeditions, the mysterious decay of the World Tree, and the constant threat of Abyss Demon invasions... Lis admitted he was a bit panicked. ...... Fortunately, the game system was still in place, and he still possessed the "All-Purpose" Talent. With the memories of his past life, he switched his class to Arcanist, analyzed the Element Model, reshaped the world's rules, and step by step ascended to that supreme throne. ...... Players complained about him, "This boss is too perverted, he can even grow stronger, we protest!" Elves worshiped him, "Lord Lis is the strongest Divine Favored, he has brought peace to the world." Mages praised him, "He is the pioneer of magic, as well as the Guardian. His revered name is Lis Kane, He is the god of the arcane."

I thought being laid off from my job was the greatest of my worries but I just had to wake up in a ship's cockpit after my space game crashed. Now I have no map, no friends and no money. But that's ok, I've started from the bottom before! With my starter ship I will scour through space as a Mercenary and maybe even start up a Mercenary Company while I'm at it! This ain't my first rodeo in space after all! Except... Apparently my crew members are weird? The guy who bumped into me yesterday was found sliced up and floating outside the space station. The girl who tried to honeytrap me was reported missing with only a finger found in an alley. And then that merchant who scammed me had his entire ship blasted into bits by unknown vessels the very next day. Some people say my crewmates were behind it but they must be mistaken, right? I only know one thing for sure... In space, no one can hear you scream... *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. Also, gene splicing and cybernetics exist in this story. What does that mean? MC is a futa for one and there's going to be other futas showing up as well. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

In the most cliched fashion, a giant truck-kun smashed into my World, killing everyone with it. And in the next most cliched event, I was given a second chance in life by the gods to live another life in a world of swords, magic and dragons! It’s literally a dream come true! Be a hero? Who has the time?! Conquer the world? Like hell I’ll do something so troublesome! Diving into dungeons, exploring ancient ruins and meeting all the weirdos of the world? Sign me right up!! I’m only interested in travelling the world to find the most interesting materials I can use to write the best story I can! I’ll show you my creativity and dazzle this new world with the stories I’ll write! I’ll fight with dragons, swim with krakens, wrestle giants, eat all the cakes and bed the beauties! Time to live this life however I want! Eh? A psycho is running around the world saying that they are the hero who will slay the demon lord? Why is there such a crazy person? There’s someone out there threatening the world with nukes? How did they even find out how to make those? Some crazy hobo is going into other people’s houses to smash pots to look for money? That guy really must be crazy. What Do You Mean There Are Other Transmigrators In My Harem Fantasy? ----- [Character Creation:] [Gender:] [Male] [Female] >[Futa] *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

Hazel Rogers never imagined her mother’s failing heart would force her into the arms of a stranger. With hospital bills piling up and no time left, she signs a desperate contract— as a surrogate for a billionaire who she doesn’t know. Ace Milan is cold, calculated, and devastatingly powerful, a man who built his empire on control and keeps his heart locked behind a fortress. Hazel is just a transaction to him. But when a scary accident forces her to move into his home, the lines blur. He becomes cruel, unpredictable—testing her limits with sharp words and colder actions. Yet beneath his ice is something else, something broken, watching her with eyes that never quite soften. As her pregnancy progresses, Hazel stumbles upon whispers of the woman who came before her—the first surrogate. The one who vanished. No one speaks of her, and Ace refuses to explain. But the house holds secrets. Locked rooms. Late-night phone calls. Half-truths wrapped in charm. And suddenly, the child inside Hazel becomes more than a contract—it becomes a target. Torn between protecting the life growing inside her and uncovering the truth about the man she’s starting to feel dangerously drawn to, Hazel is forced to make a choice. Walk away before she ends up like the last surrogate… or risk everything to unravel the darkness Ace has spent his life hiding. One thing is clear—nothing in this arrangement is what it seems. And some secrets are buried deep for a reason.

They said I was too soft. Too quite. Too emotional But softness isn't weakness and I learned that the hard way. This is a story of a girl who was ignored, bullied, broken, and betrayed. A girl who survived assault, family drama, fake friends, and her own inner battles. It's not pretty, it's not perfect. Buts it's real. And maybe... Just maybe... She wasn't weak at all. "soft" doesn't mean weak" is a raw, emotional journey of trauma, truth, healing, and power. Told from the heart from someone who never thought she'd be strong enough to tell her story "Want early chapters and exclusive content? Support me on Patreon! patreon.com/chrisana

After losing a dare at her freshman party, Sayu is forced to do the unthinkable—ask out Hayato Arisaka, the most gorgeous, untouchable, heartthrob on campus. It was supposed to be a joke. A harmless moment of humiliation. Except… he said Yes?! Now Sayu’s stuck in a whirlwind of rumors, unexpected attention, and a boy who might not be as simple as she thought. Is he playing with her? Or does he have secrets of his own? All she knows is: 'this' was never part of the plan. * * * * * * Author’s Note: New Chapters Every 3 Days (2 per release) This is my very first Web-novel, and I’ll do my best to stay consistent with updates. I hope you enjoy Sayu’s chaotic college life, her not-so-ordinary romance, and all the drama that comes with it. Your support means the world to me — even just reading this story helps more than you know!

Office worker, Jiang Hui, was unexpectedly sent away with a bucket of instant noodles due to a series of unfortunate events and found herself in a mysterious interstellar space-time. In this place, people can live for at least five hundred years, almost all diseases can be treated, hospitalization is fully covered by insurance, and eating, drinking, and entertainment are all the premium versions of Blue Star. Plus, there are no transaction fees for the all-in-one card… It’s just that life here can be quite dangerous, with plenty of mech warriors around. Oh, and there are indeed a lot of enemies— Jiang Huai has been searching for a way to lay low and live a relaxed life, but fate keeps pushing her in a completely different direction. She can neither stop it nor resist it. With a computer and a vast sea of knowledge at her fingertips, her brain has the power to create worlds.

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

Athena, a lonely girl with flour-stained hands and a quiet heart, never expected to find a man lying in the cold night. He remembers nothing, not even his own name. But his presence feels... eternal. As days pass, she teaches him warmth, simplicity, and love. And in return, he shows her what it means to be seen. love grows, but slowly a storm hits, they realize there is a wall between them, like sky and earth, their love is full of consequences. Athena knows the cost of their love. But can you choose to stop loving someone... even if it means saving them?

The main character grapples with the profound question of what life truly means, delving into its deeper roots and the intricate branches that influence our existence.

A rogue drifter returns to race, rebel, and rewrite fate in a world where speed means survival.

"It's me Damon. Damon Blackwood." A Pause. "Your husband." But she doesn’t remember him. She doesn’t even remember herself. After waking up from a coma with no memory of her past, Eliana Moore is told she’s married to Damon Blackwood—a cold, enigmatic billionaire whose touch feels both foreign and painfully familiar. His mansion is a cage of luxury, his words too carefully chosen. She doesn’t trust him. She can’t. But the truth is far darker than she expected. In a desperate bid to protect her, her parents gave her away—to Damon—in a ruthless business deal meant to save their legacy. What began as a transaction has turned into something far more complicated: Damon has fallen for her. And to her horror… Eliana’s heart is starting to betray her too. As memories begin to resurface, so do dangerous secrets. A powerful enemy still hunts her. Her family is hiding something. And Damon—her complicated, infuriating, irresistible husband—might be the only one standing between her and the past that could destroy her. In a world of lies, can a woman without a past trust the man who holds her future?

Matías Castleboard was humanity's last shield. A soldier. A hero. A killer. He died bringing peace... but found no rest. Reincarnated as Kael Lanpar, heir to the most powerful clan on the continent of Mayora, he now lives in a world of ancient magic, forgotten races, and gods who play with the threads of existence. However, his past has not disappeared. The scars of his former life bleed into this one, and with each memory that emerges, Kael sinks deeper into a dilemma that few could bear: Can a second life offer redemption... or only more condemnation? But there is something worse than trauma and war. Knowledge. Because the more Kael discovers about this world—and about himself—the more he understands that the truth does not set him free: it destroys him. And at the end of the road, what awaits him is not an enemy, but something even worse, something we all know but do not understand. A conscience. A truth that cannot be unlearned. A dark and introspective fantasy story about second chances, traumas that never die, and the price of knowing too much. Ideal for readers who seek more than battles: they seek meaning.

In a world auctioned off to the gods, humanity became nothing but entertainment. Dungeons appeared, monsters roamed, and every survivor received a System Panel to broadcast their rise or fall. While heroes earned millions of followers, he remained invisible—watched only by a single, silent god: Chaos. With nothing but a trembling knife and one hidden audience, he must level up in a world where fame means power… and obscurity means death.

Alternative Title(s): Isha-Jō Heroine - The Former Doctor Turned Genius Healer Lady Is Now an Isekai Heroine - イシャジョーヒロイン -「元医者の天才ヒーラーお嬢様、異世界ヒロインやってます」 Wait, What Do You Mean I Got Reincarnated as a Heroine in Another World?! — And Now I Have to Save the Kingdom as a Healer Prodigy and Magician While Pretending to Be a Noble Lady Even Though I Was a Shut-In Doctor Back Home! - 「いや、ちょっと待って！？異世界転生したのが私でしかもヒロイン！？—— 昔は引きこもり医者だったのに、今は天才ヒーラー＆魔法使いとして王国を救えと？…ついでに貴族お嬢様の演技までしなきゃダメ！？」 --- DISCLAIMER: This story contains themes involving quantum mechanics, CGDCT, borderline (or maybe not) Girl’s Love, and plot-relevant mature scenes that are safe for general audiences. Follow Kairi Izumi—a quiet, eccentric, and somewhat conspicuous girl—who never felt like anything but an NPC in a story. Working behind the scenes, unnoticed by others, had always been part of her daily life, dwelling with medicine and toxins. So, it's no surprise she wasn't exactly turning heads. But then, a peculiar quantum anomaly shatters her carefully constructed anonymity, thrusting her into a bewildering new spotlight. Suddenly, Kairi's unique knowledge of obscure chemicals becomes crucial for navigating bizarre, shifting realities. Amidst this chaos, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to a vibrant, magnetic girl—a connection that begins to unravel not only the mysteries of her altered world but also the burgeoning feelings within her own 'background character' heart. However, her sudden visibility attracts more than just newfound affection. A surprising confession from a powerful figure thrusts her into a dangerous web of political machinations, revealing hidden factions and the true, volatile nature of the realities she's caught between. Now, Kairi must navigate not only the quantum uncertainties and her blossoming relationship, but also a treacherous game of power where her unique position could either be a weapon or a target. As her bond with the magnetic girl deepens amidst these escalating stakes, Kairi must confront the intimate complexities of her new existence and decide if she's finally ready to take center stage as the protagonist of her own unfolding, unpredictable story.

In a distant future, Earth has fallen — conquered by two ruthless alien tribes. The other rule with brute force,While the other ruled with cold,calculative intellect. Humanity has become nothing more but a pawn in the hands of the aliens.To them,humans are just slaves and tools without emotion Amidst the chaos, a silent boy walks amidst the ashes. He carries a burden heavier than any weapon: The ability to transfer human experience — pain, joy, fear, love — into the minds of those who’ve never felt anything like it. A cursed gift. A final hope. This is not a tale of heroes. It is a story of what it means to suffer, and what it truly means to be human.

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A teenage boy finds himself stuck between two worlds-his past and his uncertain future. He's not homesick or broken. He's just... lost. As he navigates a quiet life, where nothing feels right, he begins questioning everything: what life is, why we live, and how we're supposed to survive in a world that doesn't make sense. Through silent hallways, lonely park benches, and disconnected classrooms, he searches not just for meaning-but for someone who understands. A reflective, slow-burn light novel exploring identity, isolation, and the quiet thoughts most of us keep buried.

Lucas was born a werewolf to one of the most powerful Nobles family second only to the King. Follow Lucas to discovering what it means to be a noble as well as what it means to be a werewolf.

Kaito is a young boy seeking revenge, on his way he will meet phenomenal opponents and will be able to rely only on his blades, means that recall his past and mark his future

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"What is it we desire? Is It glory, strength... Or power? Is it the power to rule? The power to save or the power to destroy? Either way, it all means nothing if you lose your soul."

It’s just one year. No love. No feelings. Just a contract... right?” When Aria West, a struggling waitress drowning in debt and desperation, is offered $250,000 to marry a man she’s never met, she thinks it's a cruel joke. But when that man turns out to be Damon Knight—a cold, dangerously handsome billionaire—she realizes it’s real... and terrifying. For Damon, marriage is a business transaction. To keep his company and silence scandal, he needs a wife. Fast. No love, no intimacy—just appearances. For Aria, it’s a lifeline. A way out. But once vows are exchanged and the media starts watching, their fake marriage begins to feel a little too real. With each heated glance, each staged kiss, and each night under the same roof, pretending gets harder—and hearts start to blur. But Damon has secrets. Aria has wounds. And contracts don’t protect hearts. > He promised her security. She promised to feel nothing. Neither expected to fall. But when lies begin to feel like truth… who breaks first?

Kael “Ashborn” Vyle was never meant to matter. Just a mere third-rate villain in a decadent magical world where power, legacy, and love are determined by one thing: the Bonded Fate system. In this world, having a Fated Ones means status. It means legitimacy. It means you're meant to be someone. But Kael is an Ashborn — a social curse, a dead-end. Someone doomed to never form a bond, never rise, never matter. He doesn’t need a Fated One. He doesn’t need approval. He only needs one thing: ‘Pain’. [Pain is a universal language. Across all worlds, it is shared by all living things.] [You, Host, are granted a unique privilege—to convert pain into power. Not by repressing it or lashing out—but by transforming it into currency.] What begins as a fake courtship soon spirals into a dangerous game of reputation, romance, and revenge. Because in this academy, love isn’t just emotion — it’s power. And Kael has finally found a way to break the system from within. He may be cursed by fate … But now, he controls it.

The business deal that led to my unfortunate encounter with a scammer was centered around a promising investment opportunity in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market. My partner and I had been exploring various avenues to diversify our investment portfolio, and we identified a particular project that showed great potential for growth. This project involved a new blockchain technology aimed at enhancing transaction speeds and reducing costs for businesses, making it an attractive proposition in the competitive landscape of digital currencies.After conducting thorough research and due diligence, we decided to move forward with an initial investment. The plan was to contribute a significant amount of capital to secure a stake in the project, which would not only provide us with potential returns but also allow us to be part of an innovative venture. We had been in discussions with the project’s founders, who were enthusiastic about their vision and had a solid roadmap for development.As part of the investment process, we agreed to make a deposit in XRP, a cryptocurrency known for its efficiency in cross-border transactions. The amount we settled on was 10,000 XRP, which was approximately $5,000 at the time. We communicated frequently about the logistics of the transaction, including the deposit address where the funds were to be sent. This was a critical step, as it would ensure that our investment was securely allocated to the project. During our communications, the scammer intercepted our messages and cleverly manipulated the deposit address. Unbeknownst to me, I was led to believe that I was sending the funds to the legitimate project wallet. The moment I completed the transaction, I felt a sense of accomplishment, thinking I was taking a significant step toward a lucrative investment. That feeling quickly turned to dread when I realized that the funds had not reached the intended recipient.The urgency of the situation escalated as I attempted to contact my partner and verify the transaction. It became clear that I had fallen victim to a sophisticated scam, and the realization of losing such a substantial amount of money was overwhelming. This prompted me to seek immediate assistance, leading me to BLOCKCHAIN CYBER RETRIEVE who I hoped could help me navigate this distressing situation.The business deal, which initially held so much promise, had turned into a nightmare due to the actions of a scammer. However, the swift recovery of my funds by BLOCKCHAIN CYBER RETRIEVE not only salvaged my financial investment but also reinforced the importance of vigilance and security in cryptocurrency transactions. This has since made me more cautious and informed in my future dealings, ensuring that I take the necessary precautions to protect my investments. Contact information: WhatsApp:+1520 564 8300 Email: blockchaincyberretrieve@post.com

In a kingdom where noble blood means everything, Eliana Veyne's family name means nothing—except fear. When a duke chokes on a poisoned grape at the royal banquet, the court whispers her name. But Eliana isn't hiding. She's reminding them. Because the Veynes don't need magic to be dangerous. They need only the right moment... and the right lie.

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