Orochimaru Slithering Away

In the fog-choked city of Blackgrave, where towering spires claw at the heavens and whispers of the arcane slither through the gaslit streets, Jonathan Aldcroft is a man who seeks knowledge beyond the bounds of mortal understanding. A scholar of the forbidden, he has spent years unearthing occult secrets, dismissing the superstitions of lesser minds. But when he discovers the Obscured Codex, a book spoken of only in fragmented myths, he soon realizes that some knowledge does not wish to be known—it wishes to know him. The moment he reads his own name within its shifting pages, he becomes marked, watched by something lurking beyond comprehension. Now, as the fog thickens around Blackgrave and figures with too many joints watch from the shadows, Jonathan must race to uncover the truth behind the Codex. But the more he learns, the more he understands the terrible cost of knowledge. The book is not merely a record of the unknown—it is a gate, and something on the other side has begun to read him in turn.

After binge-playing a game for seventy-two hours, the single-player streamer Yang Yu, who made his living selling game guides, quietly passed away in his bed. Unaware of his own death, he was invited by a deity to conquer an RPG game, and was persuaded into choosing the hardest civilian starter. Couldn't even defeat a single slime after leaving the novice village? Want to learn a taunt skill but have to actually verbally taunt? And the gacha only yields trash? Faced with numerous hardships, he actually... got excited. A true gamer never fears challenges; they only fear the game being too easy. As his sparse panel began filling out, Yang Yu felt an unprecedented satisfaction swell within him, and he became addicted to making waves, unable to stop himself. 'Hey? There seems to be a lone hero up ahead. Watch as I turn him into a unit of combat power! Damn, I’ve been spotted. Hero, don't run away!'

Ousted by her stepmother and overshadowed by her envious stepsister, the fallen heiress embarks on a contract marriage with a tycoon who holds the key to reclaiming her rightful place. As family feuds escalate, she fights back with her reluctant ally, turning the tables on deceit and securing her mother's safety. The plan was a clean break after a fake wedding, but he clung on and refused to let go. Staring at the man beside her, she felt a throbbing headache: "Sir, we really don't match..." "I don't think so!" He raised an eyebrow and backed her into a corner. The next day, she fled with a sore back. He made a call: "The little wild cat has run away again, lock down the airport immediately!"

# RELAXED Liu Qing is reborn and goes back two years in time. He starts his reborn life at the point of getting a breakup text message from his girlfriend. Previously, in that life, he dated his girlfriend for a few years, and used all the money he earned from being a security guard to support her and pay for her lifestyle and living expenses when she quit her own security guard job to go back to school. However, in the end, she looked down on him after she found an office job, then cheated on him and eventually left him for another man. To add insult to injury, in his desire to have a simple life with his girlfriend, he rejected the chance to reunite with his wealthy estranged mother and missed out on the opportunity to become a rich second generation. He was overwhelmed by immense grief after all that and fell into a deep depression that eventually destroyed him. In this life, Liu Qing is determined not to become a simp again, especially since he is being given another chance to change the path of his life. He says to her, “Let's come clean. Isn't it good to break up? I don't have to be your spare tire anymore. You can also live with your one true love. We would each get what we want.” Then he resigns from his security guard job to reunite with his mother. When everyone asks him why, he says, "Because I am going to inherit assets worth billions of dollars!"

// Feed… Devour… CLAIM! // Nine clenched his jaw as the system’s whispers slithered into his mind. His gaze locked onto her—burning, aching, starving—as he swallowed hard. // Indulge, Saint. And you shall fulfill… // His hands trembled. His breath turned ragged. "Shit." The Saint’s Codex was never a blessing. It was a curse—a cruel balance between power and damnation. To resist meant weakness. To indulge meant corruption.

Kisah perjalanan umat manusia yang harus terus berjuang untuk menghadapi segala kegilaan yang muncul di hadapan mereka. ============================= *Karya Original* *Bad Writing*

Have you ever thought what would happen if a character comes to life? And that character was from the novel that you have made. But that wasn't all. The only emotion that the character felt was resentment. It wants to kill you. Read this novel to find more. Join him, now her, in her journey. Extra Tags:- Gender Bender, Female Protagonist, Harem, Bottom Protagonist Note: This world has troupe similar to ABO setting. The Protagonist is O whereas, the heroines are A. That means down the line, the protagonist would be pregnant. Disclaimer: It’s just a novel. Don’t be serious. It’s just a fiction. All the characters are from my imagination. They don’t exist in the real life. Nah! Nope, they don’t. Trust me in this. So, there are themes in the story that might be disturbing. But let me tell you. I condone them and I suggest you to take it just as a fiction. No need to think over them. And if you find it very disturbing then, I request not to read the novel any further. Thank you. P.S: All the images are AI generated.

Being a fertile male omega in a society filled with sexism was terrible enough. But James had it even worse when his mate realized that he was pregnant with another person's child. James expected to be tortured or abused—yet what he faced was a degree lower. Discrimination and being shunned by everyone around him. Deciding to leave, James found out that his luck was running out as he almost died by rolling through the mountain, only to be saved by a handsome wolf who refused to leave his side afterwards. While passing through different cities, a bat joined him and stuck to him like glue. As if that combination wasn't strange enough, a beautiful small bird also joined the party. Once they finally reached their destination— Wolfie: You lots, I came first, so the spot next to James in the bed is mine! Bat: My my, I say we can discuss this with other qualifications in mind. Birdie: My presence is the only one that doesn't fall in darkness, James would be delighted next to me. James, who was watching them with confusion, was shocked once more after hearing a knock on the door. Even his mate came back! Just what kind of magnet was stuck to James to make him lure all of these people?!

She is afraid of the darkness. He is the ruler of it. He is the darkness she fears. She is the only light he loves and crave. She is the moon. He is the dark night sky. And she is his. His darkest obsession, possession, and fixation. ISABELLA RUSSO had everything anyone could ever dream of: wealth, a loving family, and loyal friends. A perfect, peaceful life. But the peace crumbled the moment she saved a man, ignoring his warning to protect him from the darkness, not knowing that he was the DARKNESS. By the moment she realized, it was too late, as he had already set his eyes on her. Yet she prayed to never cross paths with him again, unaware that he had another plan and so did her fate. She wished to be and live happily with her loved ones. Yet it just took one day for all of Isabella's wishes and life to shatter into pieces. Death of her parents, betrayed by her best friend, drugged, she entangled with the very darkness she feared who came to save her—Isabella lost everything in just one day. With nothing left, she chose to run away with the vow to return for revenge. Five years later, she returns with the twins she never expected and with the desire and determination to take revenge. Never once did Isabella imagine the darkness, she thought had forgotten her had been waiting for her like a predator with a cage ready to ensnare his prey. NICHOLAS COSTA was the darkness. The nightmare everyone feared. The ruler of the Costa Empire and Italy. The most dangerous devil of all, the mafia king. He was the darkest night sky without a moon or light. He never needed or wanted either. Until he met her. The night she saved him; she brightened his darkness like a moon and melted his cold heart. She became his moon and his darkest obsession. Now he wanted her. He would have her, and nothing could stop him. Even if it meant burning the entire world, he would have her. His moon. [Mature Content] [The second couple is MM]

Fog shrouded Victorian London, but not the 1888 we’d recognise. There’s a whiff of revolution in the air, not to mention lycanthropy in the shires. As Mr Eiffel’s tower nears completion in Hyde Park, famed Egyptologist Sir Percy Tiverton returns with his latest find — a nameless book so mysterious not even the Royal College of Alchemists can decipher its runes. Alexander Faversham is England’s foremost champion of derring-do, but his legend is built on sand. Loyal-to-a-fault manservant Bill might know more about his master’s heroics than either are letting on. When the nameless book is stolen, Bill’s entanglement threatens to bring his carefully constructed façade crashing down. There’s something nasty lurking in the shadows and it wants its book back. Who would dare confront the tentacles slithering from the sewers? When the Empire needs a hero, it doesn’t always get the one it expects. Gothic/Cosmic Horror/Alt History

Luna Lee is set to marry a man named Andrew Lucas by her parents. However, she rejects the wedding and runs away after feeling trapped by her parents' decision to use her as the face of the company and to boost its popularity. Unexpectedly, she has a one-night stand with her ex-boyfriend, David DvHulle, after seeking solace in a bar following her escape. When David learns of her situation, he presents her with two options: obtain a civil marriage certificate to prevent her wedding with Andrew, or follow her parents' wishes and remain trapped in a marriage for the sake of the company's image. Luna faces a crucial decision between these two options. Which path will she choose?

When a crimson meteor tore through the heavens, human civilization shuddered to a standstill. From that doomed day forward, mankind could no longer forge a single rocket, craft a nuclear warhead, assemble an aircraft, or even churn out a simple car. The majestic pyramid of progress, built brick by brick on the shoulders of modern science, came crashing down in a thunderous ruin—and yet, the nightmare was only beginning. A gray, warped world slithered in on the meteor’s coattails, a ghostly reflection lurking beyond the mirror of reality. Bit by bit, it dragged the ordered realm of civilization into a spiraling abyss of chaos. In this shattered age, a human life weighed less than a speck of dust, and yet, humanity burned with the fierce radiance of a starry sky. As the foundations of society quaked on the edge of collapse, a solitary figure rose amid the rubble of a broken world. Draped in a robe as red as spilled blood, the actor’s face danced between laughter and tears. Behind him, the vast curtain of a new era unfurled with a slow, inevitable grace. Arms flung wide, he declared, “Let the play… begin.”

‘I possessed the female lead who runs away after becoming pregnant with the male lead's child. I know the original story, so there’s nothing to misunderstand!” So, I decided not to run away and instead seduce the male lead... “Quite a convincing act." My pretense of being the tragic original female lead was immediately seen through. “It seems my wife isn’t in the condition for a boat ride.” My desperate attempt at skinship to earn the female lead’s buff was brutally ignored. “Am I truly doomed?” After a moment of despair and grueling effort, I improved my relationship with the male lead and confessed about the pregnancy. But then. “The child.” With the same hand that had gently caressed Dahlia's belly, he softly cupped her cheek. “This way, I’ll have no choice but to kill you myself.” The warmth of his hand on her cheek felt chilling. “Don’t you agree, my wife?” …I should’ve just run away. It seems I’m totally screwed. ................................................................. Disclaimer: All rights to the original content belong to their respective creators. For advance chapters: p@treon.com/ShinningNovelTranslations (replace @ with a) Translated Original Name: 도망 여주가 도망을 안 감 Author: 은가빛.

The world teeters on the edge of oblivion. A creeping miasma slithers across the land like a living curse, warping everything in its path. In the heart of this dying world, Zenith Noxviel, a swordsman with a past shrouded in mystery, finds himself pulled into a conflict far beyond his comprehension. When an ancient power stirs within him—one that bends reality itself—Zenith is thrust into a brutal war between corrupted forces, ruthless factions, and enigmatic entities lurking in the shadows. But power never comes without a price, and with each battle, the line between man and monster grows thinner. With unlikely allies at his side and enemies closing in, Zenith must unravel the secrets behind the Great Sundering—before the darkness devours everything. In a world where even salvation demands sacrifice, will he rise as a savior… or be lost to the abyss? When the abyss calls his name, will Zenith conquer the darkness... or become its herald?

Fate works in mysterious ways. After the question „Can you find my son?“ two strangers are brought together. Abruptly leaving their homes to set off on a long adventure that is both dangerous and exciting. A trip that turns out to be longer than anyone expected but determination keeps Ayra and William motivated to finish their task.

As soon as Si Fuqing opened her eyes, not only was her luck taken away, but everyone also asked her to get out of the entertainment industry. Given a chance to live her life over again, she just wanted to lie down and do nothing, but there were always blind people jumping around, trying to drag her down and take advantage of her popularity. Without any real skills, how could this continue? We have to clean it up anyway. Si Fuqing pinched his wrist and moved. Later, people on the Internet scolded her for being overconfident and sticking with Yu Yao, and spread rumors that she had an immoral private life. However, the international queen said: I can stand here today, thanks to the top male star of Qingqing : Stay away from my sister @Yu Yao Lian International Games official: Congratulations to Si Fuqing for winning the 13th individual gold medal, waiting for a retirement. Yu Yao initially disdained Si Fuqing, but later when he learned the truth, he regretted it so much that he knelt down and just wanted to beg her to watch again. When I saw her, I could only post a clarification on Weibo: @司扶倾, hello Aunt Jiu. On that day, the entire network was paralyzed. According to historical records, Emperor Yin became famous at a young age. He was perfect and powerful, and had the whole world in mind. However, he died of illness at the age of 27. He had a short life, no wife, no concubine, no children or grandchildren. He was the white moonlight male god of countless people. No one knew that when he opened his eyes again, he had arrived 1500 years later. This time, he saw the prosperous Da Xia that he had imagined. Soon after, Emperor Yin’s identity was exposed. Si Fuqing learned that her idol was right next to her. She admired him so much that she just wanted to - Si Fuqing: Work hard! Emperor Yin: Promise yourself to me. Si Fuqing:? ? ? I am working hard to make progress, but you want me? · Almighty goddess x killing noble emperor from being blacklisted by the whole network to becoming a top star, and by the way 1v1 with male god

After a heart-wrenching breakup, Kean learns that his past was meant to stay behind. Just when he thinks love is out of reach, he meets Kaye on a barely used social media platform—one that only a few people have discovered. As they explore the new beginnings of their lives, their connection deepens, and their growing feelings fuel a longing to bridge the gap. But as they step further into this bond, they begin to realize that there’s more to explore—not just in love, but in the reality of life itself.

Born of a celestial bloodline, raised in the heart of Konoha. Sent to Earth as a child to escape the brutal civil war of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, he was taken in by Uzumaki Mito and hidden among the shinobi of Konoha. Mistaken for a half-Hyūga due to his strange chakra and eyes, he embraced the misunderstanding, living in the shadows of his true identity. But as he grew stronger, the weight of his lineage became impossible to ignore. When he develops a unique technique—an evolution of Yamata no Orochi, transforming his obsession with knowledge into a path toward an information-based existence—he takes his first step toward awakening the dormant power within him. With each battle, he inches closer to reclaiming his heritage, refining his chakra into something never seen before: an Ōtsutsuki bloodline of his own creation. Yet the path to ascension is fraught with danger. As his power draws the attention of Madara Uchiha, Danzo, and even the unseen hands of the Ōtsutsuki beyond the stars, he must navigate a world that fears and covets his abilities. With allies like Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Sakumo Hatake at his side, he sets out to unify the ninja world, unravel the mysteries of chakra itself, and prepare for the looming war against the celestial invaders. But power alone will not be enough. To carve a future free from the cycle of destruction, he must become more than a warrior—he must become a leader, a creator, and the first of a new kind of Ōtsutsuki. The question is… will the world be ready?

*This novel is my Indonesian novel, and I made an English version of this novel.* *Translated By AI* ============================= The story of the journey of mankind who must continue to struggle to deal with all the madness that appears before them. ============================= *Original Work* *Bad Writing*

[Sweet, Satisfying, and Passionate; Group Pampering; Torture Casanovas] Si Fuqing opened her eyes to find that her luck has been stolen. Everyone wanted her out of the entertainment industry too. After getting a second chance at life, she just wanted to do nothing this time. Yet, some people who didn’t know their place kept trying to rub off on her fame without any genuine talents to show for. This wouldn’t do. She had to do something about them. Si Fuqing pinched her wrist and took action. After that, the internet berated her for being shameless enough to court Yu Yao, and that her private life was indecent, but… An international songstress: I’m able to stand here today all because of Qingqing. A top-rate male celebrity: Stay away from my sister #YuYao An official international sports channel: Congratulations to Si Fuqing for securing the 13th personal gold medal. At first, Yu Yao paid no mind to Si Fuqing. But when he later learned the truth and regretted, even getting down on his knees so Si Fuqing would look his way again, he could only post a status on social media saying, [#SiFuqing, Hello, Ninth Aunt]. That day, the internet was paralyzed. In the records of history, Emperor Yin rose to fame at a young age. He was perfect, powerful, and benevolent. Yet, he died at the age of 27 due to illness, having lived only a short life with no wife or children. He was an unattainable Adonis for many. No one knew that when he opened his eyes once more, he woke up in the future where 1500 years had passed. This time, he saw tall buildings that he had once imagined before. Shortly after, Emperor Yin’s identity was exposed. When Si Fuqing learned that her idol was within arm’s reach, she was so impressed that she wanted to… Si Fuqing: I’ll work hard! Emperor Yin: Repay me with your body. Si Fuqing: ??? ‘Here I am trying to work hard, but you want me instead?’ An all-rounder and gorgeous goddess x A resolute and noble emperor From being scorned on the internet, to being crowned as number one while she fought her Adonis one-on-one.

Joseph and Mary have been enemies since childhood. later in high school, Mary teases John for not having a girlfriend. John did not want to be below Mary as he always has been all his life trying to prove Mary wrong by changing completely from his nerd self into a play boy in order to hook up with woman who are know as "cream of the crop" . Mary, who looks up to her sister, does her best to shadow her and have a prestigious reputation. These two enemies slowly understand each other as they battle with their challenges. Is this a spark of love, or is it a mere coincidence?.

The father of Kamon a highschool student finally gets a job in Bangkok forcing them to relocate. She has to adjust to life in a big city school, filled with drama, comedy, romance, and a touch of jealousy as she navigates friendships, rivalries, and family dynamics.

Vincent Caine, a washed-up movie director whose career collapsed under the weight of his own unfulfilled ambition, awakens in a void — a pitch-black theater where the only spotlight is fixed on his own sweating, broken face. The laughter of an unseen audience echoes around him, sharp and unnatural, twisting his pain into their entertainment. His memories are gone, save for a single truth: his name. A booming voice — equal parts ringmaster and executioner — congratulates Vincent on his "win." The prize? A new life. Not because of talent or purpose, but a simple roll of the dice. He is to inhabit the body of another heartbroken indie director, recently felled by a heart attack, his corpse held in unnatural suspension. As Vincent's consciousness spirals through the emerald vortex of his forced rebirth, the lines between performance and reality blur. The faceless crowd’s laughter follows him like a haunting score. Memories that are not his begin to surface — the indie director’s unfinished scripts, his fears, his distant relationships. But Vincent’s own past remains a blank canvas, gnawed at by a presence that seems to slither through his mind. What awaits him in this new life is more than just another chance at directing — it's a waking nightmare of fabricated success and lingering failure. Every interaction feels staged, every relationship like a hollow performance. The question isn't just who Vincent will become in this borrowed life — it's what dark hand is pulling the strings behind the curtain, orchestrating this surreal second act. And the ever-present, unnatural laughter? It never stops. Because the show must go on.

Due to an accident, Roning travelled to a fantasy world where fighting spirit and magic coexisted and became the eldest grandson of Marquis Wushan. Before he had time to celebrate his good fortune, he was deprived of his right to inherit the title and even faced the risk of being expelled from the family. Fortunately, Roning obtained a piece of territory with his keen mind. Although it was remote, with the wisdom of the Blue Star people and the game system he designed, Roning gradually got rid of the difficulties, built castles, developed the economy, expanded the army and built his own empire in the alien world.

Ten years of love and hate was reduced to nothing.. facing him while she is ten years younger, she only feels hatred for this man she had loved for a long time. This time Mr Lu please stay away from me. Lu Beicheng felt weird, she was always following him, how did she change? He also felt like this wasn't how she should behave? Mrs Lu why are do you want me to stay away from you?

Transported to the world of the Hokage and arriving as a student alongside the legendary Sannin, Xu Ming remained unfazed. He possessed a unique ability: after binding himself to a chosen target, he would receive ten times the benefits whenever that person grew stronger! Without hesitation, Xu Ming chose to bind himself to Orochimaru. "Orochimaru, work hard! The harder you strive, the better my life will be!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "For early access to chapters, you can visit my Patreon at *patreon.com/OtakuTechie*. Your support means so much to me, as it helps me cover my tuition fees and continue my passion for writing. Thank you for being a part of this journey!"

Lily gulped, it's the 'devil'. She said in her mind with her hands still trembling. Raven picked the phone from the girl's hand, turning it off, he said, "You don't want to do that. Now run along and forget everything that happened here, little girl." His voice low and chilly to the bone. _ _ _ Sunshine Meets Grumpy He's a hitman, a hacker, a serpent slithering through the city's underbelly. Not a hero, not even close. The mafia's ghost in the machine, shadows his only companions. Then, there's her. Bookish, buried in debt and dreams, juggling endless shifts and late-night study sessions. Sunflower yellow amidst the grimy alleys, oblivious to the danger lurking beneath her hopeful smile. "Plain," they call her, "basic." But her light, it's undeniable. One fated night, a muttered curse, a stolen glance. Their worlds, oil and water, are destined to collide. Can sunshine melt the frost around a killer's heart? Or will their tangled destinies ignite a storm that consumes them both?

Yu Yan is a hidden gem in the rising entertainment industry. She had a hidden talent which would become a stepping stone for her to be a famous superstar one day. But due to her family secret inheritance, she needed to hide her origin identity and be a low-key person. She worked as a cleaner in AZ Dance Academy. One day, she met her longing idol superstar, Zhang Wei. She wanted to use this chance to get acknowledged by him. Would Yu Yan succeed? On the other hand, Zhang Wei was an arrogant and egoistic person in the entertainment industry. Everyone feared him. He planned to be a bachelor for his lifetime and he avoided women who tried to cling onto him because of money. The twisted fate made them met in an unfavourable condition. To get out from this ugly state, there was only one way. Zhang Wei need to date Yu Yan. Would Yu Yan dare to accept Zhang Wei challenge which full of mischievous deeds behind it? Enjoy the rest of the story!