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“The greatest villain in the world? That’s me?!” Kade, a struggling actor, wakes up in a strange fantasy land where everyone thinks he is Kaedus, a feared Dark Lord destined to rule or be defeated by the heroes. With no idea how to use magic or fight, Kade decides to rely on his acting skills to survive. It seems easy enough, until his "loyal" minions start scheming, the hero’s party begins closing in, and the prophecy about his downfall might actually be true. Pretending to be a villain was supposed to be simple, but staying alive might cost Kade more than he ever imagined.

In every world, it is a common fact that if you don't jump to a higher building, you will always live under the shadows of the taller building, unless you are lucky enough to crash while attempting to jump over. As a hitman in his past life, Gu Mickey knew this fact very well. Waking up in an anime he last saw 6 years before his death, where kind sages were the first devils and demons were even more sinister, Gu Mickey must use the power hidden among his discarded F-grade talent to rise to the top and find a way back home with his abilities intact. "Earth is a place where everything appears fine on the surface, but you can't help but wonder what secrets lie hidden behind closed doors. Why would I want to be anywhere else?"

Elysia's life is shattered when a devastating fire claims her parents. Seeking refuge with her only remaining family, her uncle, she is betrayed and sold to slave traders. Her fate seems sealed when the Dragon lord buys her, but Elysia is determined to escape. On the run and desperate, Elysia crosses path with the Dragon King, Azrael—a powerful and ruthless king, known for his strength, dominance and power. With nowhere else to turn, Elysia pleads for his protection, offering anything in return. Intrigued by her cournage, Azrael makes a bold choice.... he claims her as his pet. As time goes by, a forbidden attraction begins to bloom between them. But just as passion ignites, a dangerous secret is revealed that threatens to shatter everything they’ve built Meanwhile, in the shadows of Valeria, a powerful enemy lurks in the dark, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. --- EXCERPT --- Azrael’s gaze burned into Elysia, his lips curving into a wicked smile as he closed the distance between them. His fingers, firm but teasing, gripped her waist, pulling her against his body. “Do you know what happens to those who defy me, little pet?” His voice was low, dripping with dark amusement. He leaned down, his lips hovering just above hers, close enough for her to feel his breath but not close enough to touch. “They beg.”Elysia’s pulse quickened, her breath catching as her body betrayed the fear melting into something far more dangerous. Her lips parted, but no words came out. "You're mine, Elysia, I will burn the world for you." She heard him say in a low growl, making her legs tremble more.

Sophia Hart has suffered so long before she was granted death. But now she back. Back with a bang. Fake family, conspiracy...Pssh, I can handle them with my left pinky. Just let me earn some money for myself to spend it. "Here, take this card," a handsome man tried to handover black card. "Don't you know it's fun to spend your own money," Sophia smirked and ran off. He shook his head and followed her. Even if it was to carry her shopping bags, he would stay with her. A revenge drama of a young lady who didn't realise she is now doted.

[WARNING MATURE CONTENT] For the first time in Nuelle's life, she experienced what you see in a movie. From the bullying to the unexpected love situations and the heartbreak and betrayal she still can't believe her once peaceful life is now full of drama. Nuelle kalio is a 17 almost 18-year-old girl that moved from her home country Nigeria to New Orleans with her family. She had a normal life with no drama but all that changed when she meets Jeremy Morgan. Jeremy Morgan is a troubled 19-year-old who is used to people being at his feet, what is he going to do when the new girl in school is not easily intimidated? Can they handle what life has in store for them? PS cover picture from Pinterest

One moment is enough to turn your life upside down. One moment is enough to break all the shackles and free us. One moment is enough to tell a thousand tales. ONE MOMENT.....

"You are mine now." He said. I could only stare at him in shock, who would have thought that a man as gorgeous and powerful as him can ever want a Wolfless, weak girl like me? I like him too but how do I tell him that I want his best friend too? They say that When two fated mates meet, they know. When mates see or feel each other close, they are restless until they are with each other. But what happens when when one can feel their wolf and the other cannot feel it or feel anything at all. Jasmine felt torture, in her pack, in the hands of school mates, in the hands of her 'mate' until the story changes and through her, two packs get intertwined into each other. A Rejection is powerful enough to kill an inner wolf and it would only take the love of two men to resurrect her. "I want you… both of you." I said before closing my eyes, my wolf at peace for the very first time since I shifted.

Ava Wade a talented actress possesses a unique gift - the ability to see the lifespan of those around her, including her own. But her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Daniel Yolk, a mysterious and charming stranger with the extraordinary power to stop Ava's time. As they fall deeply in love, Ava finds herself frozen in time, her lifespan paused by Daniel's just being a little close. But their love comes with a price. Because his own time will be added to Ava soon, to increase Ava's time, his own lifespan is shortened, making him increasingly prone to death. Ava must confront the devastating reality of her gift and the weight of Daniel's sacrifice as the clock ticks away. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the boundaries of time, or will the very thing that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? In this heart-wrenching tale of love and mortality, Ava and Daniel must navigate the complexities of their extraordinary abilities and the secrets that come with them. Can they find a way to be together, or will time ultimately run out for them?

A soldier perishes on the battlefield under mysterious circumstances. She thought it was the end—until she opens her eyes again, only to find herself surrounded by unfamiliar faces. But that's not all; somehow, she's now a baby—and not even a human one! What is going on? Now, she must move forward, leaving her bloody past behind and embracing this second chance at a peaceful life. However, things won’t be that simple. . . . This is my first time writing, and I’m very open to criticism—just please be gentle. English is not my first language, so keep that in mind!

Daniel a rookie actor finally landed an acting role with the rising star Mia. Mia always comes to set looking tired and Daniel can't help but notice. As they continue acting together, Daniel finds himself catching feelings for Mia and he can't help but wish to stay with her for a long time. This is a story where Mia fights for her career and Daniel fights for his love.

A shy, innocent high school girl falls in love with a dangerous, brooding stranger after an "unusual" first meeting. She is naive and soft-spoken but unexpectedly stubborn and determined. He is cold and calculative but surprisingly kind and caring. She is looking for someone who would love her and make her feel wanted. He is way past all the love nonsense and is only interested in his needs. She is hesitant but hopeful for a better, brighter future, despite everything she had to experience. He had long lost his purpose in life and is living one day at a time with nothing to lose and nothing to look forward to. But they are both lonely, hurting and trying to ease their pain. They came into each other's life through unusual circumstances, but can they stay together through the turbulent times and accept each other for who they truly are?

A once in a millennium event is currently being anticipated by all the people of Vesmir. They are outside of their own homes waiting for a special phenomen to happen. They gaze above the skies and saw the one of the two moons of their planet, slowly covered the sun. Suddenly the azure colored sky of Vesmir was hastily change its color into a dark crimson. When the sky of Vesmir became dark crimson, the people of Vesmir was amazed by the phenomenon they are seeing. After a while million of stars twinkle around the moon, slowly turning the dark crimson sky to its original azure color. Among those millions stars there were less than 0.0001.% star that shines brightly compared to the other stars. However, if you look closely as if the dark crimson sky was fighting the million of stars they get a stalemate. People then saw the second moon covered the sun. Suddenly the whole world was casted by shadow and darkness. All of the people of Vesmir suddenly felt feer and safe at the same time. Then after a while the sky returned to its original azure color because it was still in the afternoon. There is no million of stars. There is no dark crimson sky. In a old hut at the top of the mountain, an oldman with a white clothes. The oldman looks like a benevolent and you can see a white aura flickering on and off out of his body. He witness all this phenomenon at the hut's window. The catastrophe that was delayed are happening.The seal of the world are slowly weakening. That race will find this world. No, they already find it. The sacrifice that they made to hide this world from them this is lonely weakening. Alas it would still happen. Are all those sacrifice they did, are for these generation to face?" He asked weakly. No one answered. The oldman looks at his body. He saw his body was very slowly turning into dust. "I do not have much time. I need to inform the guardians of all the races about the impending storm that is coming. They need to focus to armed the new generation especially the Chosen Ones. They would be the the sword that would purge the chaos and shield that would protect it's people of this world from the chatastrophe that would happen. Those who have been sealed cannot do anything, the only solution is to train those new generation." Looking at the window, as he gaves at the sun. "The structure of the universe is gonna completely change in this era. Can this world survive?" The old man did not include the shadow in his premonitions and just bypass it. The old man stands weakly, get his walking stick then go wherever he plans to do. *** Argus Orpheus an orphan who survive from a Gate break. He lives for 10 years alone. "Argus Orpheus, Unique Class Awakener, Type: Summoner." A class that is said to be average by many. Argus was also walking a path of summoner no one has succeeded thus far. Argus awakened a power that was no being should possess. As he begins his journey, Argus slowly uncovers the truth of this mysteries about himself. Watch as Argus embarked his chaotic journey.

He has spent his entire life being told he wasn't good enough or he wasn't ever going to be good enough. Watch him as proves them wrong. He will rises up to the very limits of creation where none can challenge him.

Luck might just be the only thing on Svan's, being as everything else was either stolen and or broken.But luck is enough to grind levels in Chronicles of Elanorion and by a miracle it will be enough for Svan to prove to everyone that he is the greatest player in the vrmmorpg world.

The God of death holds a leather bound diary close to his heart, within is a novel worth nearly more then a thousand words for a million lifetimes. Where he drops his quill- His brother is there to pick it back up and continue..

A male antagonist who was tortured to hell by those that are close to him. Later did he realize what the eyes of the government and their voices are. Thus he chose to live the life of being an serial killer and give justice to the depraved.

On the night of the full moon, in the alleys of the city, Asher Frostblade, the assassin known as the "Legendary Assassin," is gravely wounded. He has fallen into an ambush that led him into a trap. Due to the loss of blood, Asher collapses to the ground and gazes at the full moon, which curiously has a unique color: a very intense crimson red. As he closes his eyes and reflects on his life and how cruel it was, he finally dies. However, an icy sensation envelops him as he dies, as if a bucket of cold water is falling on his face and his entire body. "Where am I?" Asher opens his eyes and is met with an unfamiliar face. After watching and thinking carefully, he realizes that he has been reincarnated into a new world full of magic and many other things. He promises himself that he will become strong enough to never again experience a death like the one in his previous life and to obtain the life he has always desired.

Her life changed when she was five, it took a complete turn, something she never could have even dreamt of but the new unexpected people who entered her life showed her a different side of humans she didn't know about. Did she like her new life? Did she want to stay forever or leave? Would they let her go even if she wanted to leave? Who are they? They have huge secrets hidden from her and she has too. Will they ever get close enough to reveal everything. Maybe, let's see. She sets onto a journey to find her own identity, something she always wanted.

In a world where debt has become a life sentence, 100 participants are selected to compete in a brutal, government-run game for the chance to erase their financial burdens. The rules are simple: succeed in the games, and you win enough money to wipe out your debts and reclaim your freedom. Fail, and you're sentenced to a lifetime in prison. The competition is aired for national entertainment, with every move, strategy, and misstep watched by millions of viewers. The players are randomly paired into 50 teams, forced to share quarters, face grueling challenges, and—most awkwardly—sleep in the same bed. Among the competitors are Samantha, a determined mother in her mid-30s with a fierce will to survive, and Leo, a charming yet reckless young man in his 20s, whose debts are the result of a carefree life of indulgence. Paired together, they must navigate the treacherous landscape of games, alliances, betrayals, and the pressures of living in close quarters. As the stakes get higher, the line between friend and foe blurs, and romance, comedy, and action unfold amidst the intense competition. With their freedom and lives on the line, can Samantha and Leo survive the games, or will the pressure tear them apart? "Competing for Freedom" is a thrilling story of survival, strategy, and the desire for redemption, where the only way out is to win.

Close Friends who turned strangers after getting into a relationship find out if they return back to being just friends or did they see to the end of the relationship

“If you are going to work with me, you have to stop wearing rags because you will be spotted with me on red carpet events, and you will have to move into my apartment and I have got a list of rules and regulations that you have to follow," Lin Yan said in a voice that is as low as it was arrogant. “I despise him; he is like a thorn in my flesh; he is arrogant, selfish, rude, and doesn't respect the opinions of others; how dare he tell me I am wearing rags,” Meiling complained to Yu Weiqing “Chen Lin Yan, known by the alias “Michael” is a big shot model, dancer, and artist who won Oscars for having the most handsome face in the world two years round, and who had only ever loved one person in his life until he gets betrayed and vowed never to love again. But he was shocked when he found himself getting attached to his annoying personal assistant, whom he viewed as a pest and mostly despised because of her poor hygiene. So, he plans to ignore his feelings for her. But all this changed when he was at his lowest and she was the only one who refused to leave his side despite how hard he pushed her away. But is love enough to bridge the gap between a superstar CEO and his lowly assistant? Meiling despises LinYan with every fiber of her being and only agrees to work for him because of the paying benefits, so she puts up with his tantrums and tempers. Then she started getting close to him, and she realized that he was kind-hearted and warm but didn't want people to get close because he had been hurt. Will Meiling be able to break through the barrier of Michael's heart, or will she forever be in the shadows of his first love?

A story about healing, about loved ones, and about loving someone right. Jasmine is tired. She is tired of relationships that don't last long. So, she has decided to go with a no-relationships policy until she meets her junior, Jason, who happens to be her younger brother Aditya's friend and the new campus heartthrob. Her plans take an unexpected turn when Jason becomes her new neighbour and then her flatmate. Jasmine finds herself in a mess with a failing family life, social expectations, failed relationships, and low confidence, all while dealing with alarming deadlines. Amidst all this chaos, a budding romance with Jason adds to her whirlpool of emotions. Will she be able to navigate through her life successfully? (You can find this novel in Wattpad with the same title)

Warning: this is wish fulfillment, MC will be shameless enough to copy anime moves since yours truly is the most uncreative being in the whole multiverse Synopsis: Well shit, it seems I died but luckily enough god pitied me and sent my sorry ass to another world with the anime system.

In a world where the only reality is virtual, protagonist Keshin is raised to becoming an adventurer. Pinning a party request in the guild hall- he eventually came by a party in need of a swordsman, beginning his adventures through the land of swords. On the day he embarked, he finally sees what the real world is like.

Forced out by the demands of her pregnant stepmother, Empress Anastasia Brokenoff is sent to Nochten, the homeland of vampires, under the promise she will have a better life amongst her mother's kin. But Ana only finds things cold and hostile. She is mocked for being half a vampire, her relatives ignore her, and the maids keep quitting. Unable to do anything until she is old enough and has her first blood, Ana chooses to hide behind books or wander her late Mother's Rose garden, living in isolated obscurity. That is until the arrival of a new maid, who may be in on more than she lets on and is determined to rekindle the strained relationship with her father. Such a simple act sparks a chain of events that throws Ana into a new world of people. People like Prince Nicoli, her half-brother, who invokes strange feelings while handling her overbearing cousin, Mykhol, who seems to be oddly focused on getting close to her. Book 1 of The Nocthen trilogy.

Year 1927, in a parallel world. In the streets of a city gripped by fear, a killer appeared—and maybe, the only one close enough to catch him is himself. By day, he’s a meticulous detective, piecing together clues that lead closer to the killer’s identity. By night, he awakens to blood on his hands, haunted by gaps in his memory and shadows he can’t explain. As he dives deeper into the hunt, he begins to question whether he’s truly hunting a monster…or if he himself might be the very thing he fears. In this story, truths blur with lies, and a fractured mind hides secrets darker than murder.

"I've watched you paint a thousand dreams, Elena, but the one thing I can't allow you to paint is us." His words hung in the air like a challenge, even as his eyes betrayed every carefully constructed barrier between them. Elena Martinez has spent six years painting her desire for James Harrison in secret canvases hidden beneath "acceptable" artwork. Now, forced to live under his roof while her parents work abroad, every brush stroke threatens to reveal what she's kept hidden since she was sixteen. James Harrison built his architectural empire on control and precision, but his best friend's daughter tests every boundary he's ever created. As her guardian, he's supposed to protect her, not burn with desire every time she walks past his home office in paint-stained sundresses. When a vengeful ex-boyfriend threatens to expose their growing attraction, Elena and James must choose between preserving family loyalty and embracing a love that breaks every rule in their social circles. In a world where reputation is everything and desire is dangerous, their greatest masterpiece might be the love they're forbidden to create together. But as Manhattan's elite begin to whisper and her art begins to reveal too much of her heart, Elena discovers that some loves are worth risking everything for—even if it means destroying the perfect image James has spent a lifetime building. After all, the greatest pieces of art always break the rules first.