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The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani

When you love, you love blindly. When you hate, you hate fiercely. After a blissful marriage of 2 years, Claire's world shattered when a single doubt consumed her husband: he thought she was carrying another man’s child. His resentment towards her grew deeper, hate and disgust replaced the love and care once he had for her. She bloomed with excitement. "Cain- It's our second anniversary today. Let's — Her words were cut sharply, he pinned her to the wall. Gripping tightly on her neck he stared, “You disgust me, Claire Miller. You and, " he pointed towards her belly. This bastard, get out of my sight.” She had been adjusting to his change and insults but Calling his own flesh and blood as a bastard would be the last thing a mother could tolerate. "You will regret this. Cain Wilson." She muttered. Next morning he woke up to see an envelope beside him. “Divorce Agreement.” Signed by his wife. It made him mentally paralyzed. After 5 years Later~ “Boss! We spotted Madam at Cleveland Hotel,” Mark said. “With a kid.” He added. Dismissing his work he ran like a madman. Claire….. Come back to me !!! Why?? She stared coldly. “I need nothing from you.” “You might be a CEO, I'm no less than you, we are business competitors Mr Willson.” She smirked. “I want nothing from you, that requires your presence in my life.” Wearing her glasses, She walked away with her kid. “It's not you, it's I who needs you back. And I will get you back for sure.” "Call the media and release the press." He ordered. “From this day forward, I, Cain Wilson will be officially chasing my wife and Until I win her back and I will officially declare to step down from my position of a top CEO to be a full time lover and husband.” With a smile he added, “And a father.” The world watched, stunned, as the once-untouchable Cain Wilson put everything on the line for the only thing he could not bear to lose again. #Viralbookcall. __________ TROPES: CEO-Romance/Love-Hate/Divorce/Runway Pregnancy/Betray×Revenge/ Win her back/Medium-paced. Third person POV. ___________ Book : My CEO Husband's Twisted Love. Author : Mu_saiya Instagram : Mu_saiya Editor : Niya I do not own the cover picture, Credit goes to the owner. If any issues with the Cover pic kindly mail me I'll take it down. Email : wenxiaoer121@gmail.com Thank you for stopping by, have fun! and remember to support my work.

'Alarys Military Academy welcomes all the candidates to its doors. I would like to thank all the Kruvaryans for dispatching their youth to us. I may remind you again that this is not a sacrifice but a step towards the eternal prosperity of Kruvarys. Do your Army proud, so you do your Kingdom proud.' Alarys Military Academy was nothing more than a slaughterhouse and Gwen was one of the many sacrificial goats who were forcefully shoved into the entry trials this year. To live, she must survive. To live, she must bond with one of the fire-breathers. But even if she did survive the trials, she had to survive the military academy filled with the offspring of the generals who destroyed the lives of everyone in their Kingdom. However, later she figured out that she had more life-threatening problems in hand. In the Academy, a different sort of mystery awaited her and she couldn't help but think that there was something more sinister about the Military Academy than what met the eye. Bound with her enemy and the Governor General's handsomely infuriating son, Damian Thorndyke, she had to figure out the links between the magic of the lands and the sinister incidents that happened in the Academy every year. All her life, Gwen was considered an outcast for not having a magical moon stone just like every human on the lands. But now that she had the magic she yearned for, why did it seem like the magic in their lands was more of a curse than a blessing? ——— "You are no princess, Gwen," his fingers brushed her cheek as his twilight eyes bore into hers, "You are wild. A breathtakingly ethereal, murderous little venom. You bow to no one. And when I look at you? I am terrified. Terrified of the things that I would do for you." This is a fantasy-romance enemies to lovers trope. Update rate: 1-4 chapters every day, along with bonus chapters during the weekends. 1 super gift = 6 bonus chapters Do support me by sending a gift!

Freaky Demons and an Attractive Alien Cupid why wouldn't you read this book ? Eros is an Alien Cupid who cannot fall in love. His Pheromones are so TOXIC that they turn any women that comes in contact with them into zombies. He has to take suppressants and limit his interaction with the opposite sex. While Eros stays inside most days they're are creatures called Incubuses that were born from a power called Twisted Love that can steal a person's soul by sleeping with them and they are running rampant on his Planet. Planet Passion has become a dystopian nightmare and Eros thinks he has it hard but it becomes even worse when A psycho who is a part of an Anti Cupid cult creates a game in which your planet can be destroyed or you can die if you can't find a love match. When Eros is invited into the game he decides to leave his Planet and go to the Planet that no one would expect him to go to. EARTH. Will he be able to avoid playing a twisted game or will he be forced to decide if he'd rather Drop Dead or Love ? Hudson is a kind , compassionate human boy who fell in love with science hoping he can make the world a better place. When he first met Eros they were in highschool and Eros made him realize that anything is possible but the people with power often fail to use it for the right reason. After entering college Hudson dedicates his time to studying modern medicine but when Eros shows up in a huge space ship determined to make Earth his then Hudson is irritated and defensive. Hudson only wants to Save the World and Eros only really wants to rule it. These two hate each other but when their planets are on the brink of destruction will they be able to work together to save what matters most ? After reading all those stories about Pheromones making people fall in love it's finally time for you to read this story where one attractive Cupid has Pheromones that are so toxic that they turn the opposite sex into zombies. Author's Note : This is like a Shounen with sprinkles of romantic tension and an Main Character who is an Alien Cupid. If you like Shounen manga and reading fantasy novels then you might like this book. The Power the Main Character/ Eros used is called Pure Love and he is not like the rest of the Cupids in his Planet. Unlike the rest he doesn't have a Love match and he has massive wings and fangs. Daily Updates ✨ #Action #Fantasy #Alien #System #Game

[Warning: Mature Content] "I got transmigrated into the game world I created?!" Trent Docker, a youth who had wasted much of his life as a chronic gamer and web-savvy individual, finally utilizes his cyber intellect to become a better person. He creates the most magnificent virtual reality game ever, which immediately garners sponsorship and funding, and Paradox Unbound, the best VR game, is established. However, fate takes a dark turn when Trent and his family are brutally murdered by his new business partners. Summoned by a goddess, he is granted a second chance at life with a condition: he must eliminate chaos and restore balance to the Paradox, a world that blends magic and technology. In return, she promises him revenge against those who took his life. Armed with an unparalleled, overpowered system and his comprehensive knowledge of the game he created, Trent becomes an unstoppable force. However, the Paradox proves to be more profound than he ever anticipated. Elves, devils, beasts, dungeons, and even nude female centaurs populate the world. Trent never expected such complexity when designing Paradox Unbound, but he is determined not to waste this new life. He aims to avenge his family's murder and satisfy the goddess who is oddly obsessed with him. Follow Trent as he builds the largest clan from his own seed and females, conquering other Dynasties all in the wish of the goddess and slowly becoming the villain of his own game. Additional Tags/What to Expect: Anti-hero to Villain MC, Nonchalant MC, Smut scenes, Kingdom Building, Cultivation, Videogame×Fantasy, Slight System trope.

This is the tale of an average nobody, who after his death got transmigrated in a new world. The memories of his average life flashed before his eyes, as he found nothing that was noteworthy about him. So in this new world should he try to change that, should he wish to be supreme, rise to the peak or to rule the heavens, but he's too lazy for that. "And how come all the names are so familiar. Don't tell me, am I in that novel?" Soon after waking up he realised this world was based upon the very first novel he read years ago. At first he felt happy that finally something unexpected happened in his life. But that happiness was short lived as he remembered the plot of the book and the crisis that was coming for the world. If that wasn't enough he was living in the body of Rio Raven Blake - avatar of Nyx. Known by his other names like The last dark spawn, The first fallen or The infamous Devil. In a world brimming with dungeons, towers, Gods, Demons, monsters and magic - our MC finds himself trapped in the body of the last villain. "I don't care about the novel plot, I'll just ignore it, and live my life peacefully." At least that was his plan, until he heard a voice in his head , that he's been waiting for all this time. [DING] [TING] [TIDING] [DID YOU MISS ME??? ] 'The great villain system, what a funny name.' You can earn points by ruining the plotlines, and can get whatever you want. Let me see, I'm a master at messing things up. [What, someone is going to do a prophecy that I will become the villain after growing up - kill him while he's still a kid.] [what, this potion was made for the protagonist and the alchemist heroine - I'll take it with me.] [ohh you're the one who saves the protagonist when he was about to die - go to prison, you traitor.] [wait, you have a sister. but she is sick and needs help - here take this potion and work for me.] Got a money making slave for life. [What, my parents are fixing my engagement with the princess, who's also a main heroine, but will betray me later and help everyone kill me - Humph...just you wait...] Once the plot started many years later, at the academy entrance exam. Protagonist was shining brightly, breaking all records, taking first rank, but no one was talking about him. As the news came out that the genius of humanity Rio Blake, will be joining the academy too. Not only mortals, even Gods and Demons were surprised at this sudden development too. {Nyx nods at her believers achievements} {Odin says you've grown a lot} {Gauri/Kali challenges you to fight her believer} {Jesus prays for your souls redemption} {Anubis awaits your enemies doom} {Lucifer writes down your lines, as you take on the Devil persona} The protagonist just stared at the guy who took all the limelight from him, but his surprise turned to shock, when his sister ran and hugged the man, while crying her eyes out, saying she missed him and she was sorry. "What is happening? Who is he? {Apollo curses...} ## -- A/N - 1) NO HAREM. (I believe in soulmate love 2) MC doesn't care about right, wrong, good, evil - as long as he gets what he want, he'll do it. 3) He hates the so called righteous hypocrites, so don't think he'll be friends with protagonist. 4) MC is serious when it comes to relationships, so don't expect any kind of pokemon collection harem. 5) MC hates the plot, so he'll ruin it. Do not expect him to follow it or him trying to keep it same as written. 6) I don't like hiding my strength tropes, so not happening. He will be OP, and a badass. ## -- Join my discord for character arts and discussions https://discord.gg/zFTJsYP7kM DevilDarkness#0506

NOTE: Chapters are LONG, 7-20k words. When college physics student Mizuki Hakuto faces the obligatory bus-kun death of all isekai protagonists, he's brought face-to-face with a divine entity. When not mocking Mizuki, the so-called godling explains the nature of the universe – gods, godlings, mythical beasts, and more. Most importantly, magic is real. Just...not on Earth. Inspired by Earth's manga and having a penchant for drama, the godling offers him the opportunity to experience these things on a different world. The world is ruled by a strange god that treats it like a divine petri dish, and it's filled with interesting creatures the god collected from all across the universe. The god of this strange planet seems welcoming and helpful at first, but Mizuki quickly realizes that all is not as it seems in the magical world of Azura. Wielding science and newfound sorcery, Mizuki investigates the fundamental laws of magic, the nature of the divine, and more, but his progress is watched in secret by powerful forces. As he gains knowledge and power, and his darker nature is revealed, will the gods sit idly by? FAQ: Q – What's the overall tone of this story? A – It seems pretty lighthearted at first, but the trajectory of the story makes it progressively darker. I'd say the story takes itself fairly serious at times, but the characters' personalities lend to plenty of comedic dialogue. Especially in the lull between major events. Q – Isekai tropes? A – Yes. Some are leaned into, some are mocked, but most make an appearance in some form. Q – Is the MC's prior life relevant? A – Yes! The MC relies heavily on knowledge specific to Earth, and especially his science background. The MC trying to reconcile his scientific understanding from Earth with this newfound variable of magic is a major theme of the story. Q – How is the MC isekai'd? Is he reincarnated? A – In the most tropey way possible, of course. He gets hit by a bus. After dying, he's resurrected in his original body and sent to another world as an adult. Q – Is there slavery in this isekai? A – Yes, and it's not a pretty industry. However, the MC detests the slavery on Azura. The story won't shy away from the effect it has on the lives of those the MC meets. This will not be one of those stories where the MC virtue signals about how bad slavery is, but inexplicably keeps slaves of their own and it's painted as 'good' because the slaves are 'treated well'. Q – Is the MC overpowered? A – Absolutely, but this will vary as the story progresses and the MC's frame of reference and knowledge changes. It's meant as a kind of transient 'incubation' phase for the MC, where we see how having seemingly absolute power affects his personality and decisions. It helps reveal his true, unrestricted self. Q – Is this another self-insert isekai story? A – I certainly think that's true of the MC early on in the series – it takes a while to learn much about his personal life on Earth or personality. We're watching an MC who seems to be a reactionary person on Earth, just going through the motions, necessarily develop more of a sense of self in a world where his actions are more consequential. Q – You tagged this as 'romance'...is there a harem? A – Yup. The MC eventually has two romantic partners, though one is a bit more dominant. So, think more Tsukimichi, less late-game Arifureta.

Journey of the Common Cultivator In a world where cultivation determines one's fate, Huang Wei finds himself reborn into a low-ranking noble family. Without any memories or skills from his past life, he must rely on his slightly above-average talent to navigate the complex world of cultivation. With no golden finger or exceptional abilities, Huang Wei embarks on a monumental journey spanning decades, centuries, millennia, and eons. Through diligent practice, perseverance, and strategic decisions, he gradually rises through the ranks, facing challenges and setbacks along the way. As Huang Wei advances in age and cultivation, he must also navigate the complexities of becoming an elder, ancestor, and revered figure. This includes confronting the concerns of lifespan, legacy, and the weight of responsibility. Witness Huang Wei's transformation from an unknown youth to a respected elder, as he: Grapples with the physical and mental changes of aging Adapts to shifting social dynamics and generational expectations Balances personal ambition with responsibility to family, clan, and community Confronts the impermanence of life and the importance of legacy Moreover, Huang Wei's journey is marked by: True cultivation bottlenecks: facing plateaus, stagnation, and the struggle to break through Fierce competition for resources: scarce materials, limited opportunities, and rival cultivators Deep exploration of cultivation: uncovering hidden principles, understanding spiritual energies, and mastering arcane techniques Set against the backdrop of a traditional cultivation world, Journey of the Common Cultivator eschews typical tropes of instant success and instead focuses on the slow, arduous process of self-improvement. Genre: Fantasy, Cultivation, Adventure Themes: Perseverance, Self-Improvement, Strategy, Character Development, Exploration of Cultivation, Aging, Legacy, Competition, Resource Management Key Features: No instant success or overpowered protagonist Gradual, step-by-step progression Emphasis on cultivation techniques, strategies, and philosophies Realistic portrayal of time passage (decades → centuries → millennia → eons) Focus on character development, relationships, and legacy Deep exploration of the cultivation world, its mechanics, and spiritual principles Nuanced portrayal of aging, generational change, and the concerns of lifespan Authentic cultivation challenges: bottlenecks, resource scarcity, and competition

Rou, an ordinary young man with a low-income life, despises the otome game he bought on a whim. To him, it's filled with frustratingly perfect characters and an endless cycle of romantic tropes. Suddenly, in a twist of fate, Rou finds himself thrust into this very game he detests. He soon crosses paths with the infamous villainess. As he watches her navigate a life of rejection and struggle, Rou begins to see her as more than just a character. With new insight into her story, he faces a choice: stay uninvolved and find his way back to normalcy, or become her unlikely ally in a world where her downfall seems inevitable.

Which Romance Trope Will You Choose? Age-gap romance? Student-professor romance? Office romance? Billionaire heiress and common man romance? Arrogant guy and cheerful girl romance? Why not a mix of all? University student Billy Scott had a very near-death experience 20 months ago after being rescued by some mysterious girl whose face, however, he still cannot quite recall. Fast forward to his second year, and the new professor, Amy Anderson, turns out to be her—the one who saved his life. But instead of a heartfelt reunion, it is Billy who ruins their first meeting with one idiotic move after the other and leaves a lasting impression … for all wrong reasons. Meanwhile, Amy's older brother, Ethan Anderson, works at a start-up and has a secret crush on his boss, Emily Everhart. Emily is the ambitious daughter of a powerful business tycoon with a desire to prove herself by building her own empire. Yet, beneath their professional dynamic lies an unspoken connection and secrets that could change everything. Romance, misunderstandings, and a web of emotions are all parts of this tale of unexpected love and second chances.

It is the dream of the average anime enjoyer to get hit by a truck and get sent to another world. Nathaniel (no last name) a young man with a hardly exciting life finds himself being given the opportunity to go to another world thanks to a "generous god" that gave him some boons to help him enjoy this new world of he will be going to. He gets to this new world but finds himself taking over the body of a dead prince that was thrown in to a river, deciding to ignore the reason why a prince was killed, he decides to live his own life separating himself from the prince and whatever drama the prince was involved in but can one truly be certain of their identity when they have memories of two separate lives? One of an abused child trapped in a family that hates him and one of a bored and lonely modern man with no prospects of anything in his life. ...... Things to expect from this book Harem? Yes ( 3 women, no more no less) Character growth? Yes? (Will try my best) Epic fights scenes? Absolutely (as a shounen fan, action and fights scenes are my favorite things so I can promise you won't be disappointed) Romance and relationship building with the Harem members instead of the typical bullshit? Yes. The Mc will actively pursue the women his likes and they won't just fall for him just because he's nice. This book is 20 chapters ahead on patreon, so if you want to support me then feel free to do so. www .patreon. com/YoungmasterDio Of course no spaces this will be crossposted on scribblehub and Wattpad

Reincarnating into a game-like version of a medieval magical world was fine and all. A good blend of two enjoyable tropes. Lock wished he'd been born with a bunch of cheats sometimes, sure, but he could settle with being functionally immortal by abusing the system as well.

Apollo Musashi, the main character is a hard worker. Training each day to get stronger and stronger. He has aspirations of being above everything and has the will to make it happen. With this story I dream of bringing back old Shounen and characters that are mean in just the right way. I've seen many new shows try to make their characters as nice as possible, and although I'm making my character nice, he going to be a bit of a pain in the ass. I'm going to try to make the most realistic characters I can make within the confines of this verse. I watch most things nowadays realizing many of these character are just too unbelievably nice with no outbursts and I find that entirely unrealistic. No, I'm not going to have a harem for the main character, because that too I believe is entirely unrealistic from the real world. Without a further adue, I hope you like it.

"You said....you would always treasure me," the grandmaster smiled weakly, blood gurgling in his mouth as he gripped the blade that was firmly embedded into his chest. "Do...you like destroying the things you treasure, Chi Cheng?" Chi Cheng's eyes blazed with murderous intent, his lips curling into a snarl as he twisted the blade further into the Grandmaster's chest. "In all your perfections, dear Grandmaster, loving me was your greatest flaw." ************* Jing Ling was a celestial beast who was on the run from his brethren and had been banished by the Celestial Realm for his crimes and treason against the supreme courts. He sought refuge in the body of a deceased child from the Chi Clan in the mortal realm. Raised in the identity of the child, currently known as Chi Chengxin, he faces challenges related to his complex cultivation skills after seventeen years. Thus, Chi Chengxin sought solace in the affections of Han Yijun, a senior disciple of the Northern Ice Sect, despite the rumors about his lack of aptitude and the shame he brought to his clan during his new life. Chi Cheng's father enlists him as an Ice Sect pupil in the hopes that the Grandmaster of Ice will see his potential. And the idea of being with Han Yijun at last brings him joy. However, the charming and kind Han Yijun gives in to the pleasure of another, and on the first day of his arrival, he is betrayed and suffers heartache. But the Grandmaster, who is charmed by Chi Cheng but constrained by his oaths and obligations, has a sense of affection that heals his damaged heart. And Chi Cheng, using the Grandmaster's favour and love to his advantage, is more eager than ever to get revenge on Han Yijun. But Chi Cheng's nightmarish past become linked with his drive for vengeance and his mischievous actions that put him in danger. When he learns of the Grandmaster's true intentions, Chi Cheng becomes conflicted between his heart and mind. Is the Grandmaster a man he should love in the first place? But how can one love the man who intends to kill them? Read the story to find out! ********* Note: The story doesn't follow an omegaverse trope but there is a factor of mpreg much later in the story. join my discord server to chat with me: find link under my profile cover picture is ai made by me

Bookworm Elijah Demereaux dies while reading the final book of his favorite novel series from his phone atop the rooftop of his dorm building. He then wakes up in an unfamiliar room, inside an unfamiliar body. A surge of memories began to assimilate in his mind. That’s when Elijah learned that he had actually transmigrated into the body of an Extra with the most broken set of powers in the novel, Terra Uru. Upon reading the memories of Terra, Elijah discovers a big easter egg. “F*ck! This guy is a regressor!” Terra is actually a regressor and he was supposed to die much later on in the original timeline. However, the infamous Butterfly-kun showed up and killed Terra off before the story even began this time. His favorite character in the entire series dies just like that within a year? Having possibly died once, Elijah would be damned if he dies a second time so early on in the novel. Armed with all the knowledge of both Terra’s future and the novel series, Elijah will have succeed in what his predecessor failed to do… Prevent the death of the Luminous Emperor while simultaneously preparing for the Altar War. *** I’ve been reading up on a lot of novel reincarnation/transmigration tropes and had a fresh dose of inspiration at 1 in the morning. This book will be in 1st POV. This work is participating in the 2024 Spirit Awards. I’ll also be uploading every 2-3 days. Sometimes everyday depending on the flow of traffic at my job.

[Mature Content] "He attended her wedding as a guest and decided he wanted to be the groom instead." As the Alpha's only daughter, Roselia Fiore was obedient and pampered. Until, a single crime on her 18th birthday cost her everything. Three years into imprisonment, she's forced to marry Bruce Kerpan, a man old enough to be her father. That is, until Alpha Cruden Tiberias laid an unexpected claim on her, a woman who didn't even know his name! Cruel and heartless, Cruden yielded to no one, except—her. The second he saw her, he wanted her. And he'd stop at nothing to have her, even if she begged, "Alpha, please be gentle." - - - - - Tropes: - Sunshine x Villain - Hates everyone, but her - He fell first and fell harder - Fake dating Artwork: Sarzain

A cliche I love you, but you dont love me trope. ( not a happy ending typa book idk)

The story takes place in a modern setting where living beings have evolved to colonize Outer Space while having an Military regiment that's run by a Monarchy, Things go south when a mysterious attack took place on the royal castle during the main character's, that is, the prince, Tommy Oldton's 10th birthday, in which, his parents died. Learning from this loss, this story takes place when Tommy is a trained martial artist with powers derived from this universe's power system, "Binding Energy", similar to Ki or Chi from Shounen manga, at age 15 and decides to dress up like a cowboy and become a hero to save anyone else who could fall victim to such attack while also uncovering the rather "Occult" mystery behind the attack in such a modern era.

I was an author on Webnovel and, surprise surprise, they're a fraud. Don't work for that money-hungry pig of a company; stick to Royal Road instead. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° webnovel's biggest issues. Content Quality Issues Oversaturation of Specific Genres - Excessive focus on harem-style narratives - Overreliance on wish-fulfillment storylines - Repetitive power fantasy tropes - Lack of genre diversity Writing Quality Concerns - Prevalent grammar and spelling issues - Translation quality problems - Limited character development - Poor plot structure and pacing - Overuse of overpowered protagonist tropes without meaningful conflict Economic Model Problems Author Compensation - Significantly low payment rates for content creators - 50% revenue share model (comparatively higher than other platforms) - Unsustainable income for most authors - Limited monetization options Contract Terms - Restrictive contractual obligations - Limited author rights - Lack of flexibility in content management - Potential career implications for full-time authors Platform Integrity Issues Authenticity Concerns - Widespread bot activity - Artificial engagement metrics - Questionable review authenticity - Inflated follower counts Structural Limitations - Limited content formats compared to other platforms - Restricted creative freedom - Focus on quantity over quality - Limited development resources for authors Impact on Writing Careers Professional Development - Risk of creative stagnation - Limited growth opportunities - Potential opportunity costs - Career trajectory concerns Alternative Platforms - Royal Road offering better terms - More diverse platform options available - Need for platform diversity in web fiction Recommendations for Authors Career Planning - Maintain alternative career paths - Avoid full dependency on platform income - Develop diverse writing portfolios - Build platform-independent audiences Content Strategy - Focus on quality over quantity - Develop unique narrative approaches - Avoid common trope pitfalls - Invest in proper editing and revision Platform Usage - Consider multi-platform publishing - Build direct reader relationships - Maintain content rights when possible - Develop independent marketing strategies

In a world where the mundane routines of daily life often overshadow dreams of heroism, "Questbound" unveils a tale of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of bustling modern-day Seoul, the story follows the life of Lee Joon, a high school student trapped in the throes of daily bullying and despair. Lee Joon's life takes an unexpected turn when, on the brink of despair, he encounters a mystical phenomenon—a quest system that materializes before him like a digital tab. Fueled by a desire to escape his torment and emulate the heroes of his beloved action fantasy stories, he embarks on an extraordinary journey. As Lee Joon delves into the world of quests, he faces trials that push his limits and challenge his beliefs. Armed with newfound abilities, he conquers mythical beasts, navigates enigmatic puzzles, and forges alliances with fellow questers. Yet, beyond the thrill of battles and magical encounters, "Questbound" delves into the depths of Lee Joon's psyche, exploring his internal struggles and personal growth. With each completed quest, Lee Joon's confidence and skills soar, transforming him from a timid outcast into an unwavering force to be reckoned with. He learns that true strength is not solely measured by physical prowess, but also by the courage to face his own fears and insecurities. The quest system presents Lee Joon with challenges tailored to his aspirations. He aims to unite and rule Jung District in Seoul, his hometown. The district is divided into four parts, each dominated by a high school: North Jung High, South Jung High, East Jung High, and West Jung High. Lee Joon's goal is to rise above the turmoil and rivalries among these schools, each led by a topdog. The strongest is West Jung High, which holds control over its area. As Lee Joon embarks on quests, he earns cards of varying rarities: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum, Master, Challenger, Celestial, and the elusive God card. Each card grants him special skills, with rarer cards bestowing greater power. With these skills, Lee Joon not only battles physical adversaries but also confronts the inner demons that have plagued him for so long. "Questbound" is a thrilling narrative that seamlessly weaves action, drama, and shounen elements into a tapestry of empowerment and triumph. It explores the unbreakable human spirit, highlighting the potential for change, growth, and heroism that exists within us all. Lee Joon's journey from an ordinary teenager to an extraordinary hero captures the essence of chasing dreams, defying odds, and rewriting one's destiny. Prepare to be transported into a world where quests extend beyond the realm of imagination and into the heart of the everyday struggles we all face. Join Lee Joon as he embraces his destiny, battles inner and outer demons, and becomes the unlikely hero he was always meant to be in "Questbound."

A delightful Christmas rom-com novel, ranging from 75,000 to 100,000 words. The story incorporate popular tropes such as 'enemies to lovers' and 'forced close proximity.'

This story combines classic enemies-to-lovers and small-town Christmas romance tropes, with a heartwarming, feel-good tone. The snowy setting and holiday traditions add to the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect read for the festive season.

Title Genre Theme Trope Age Introduction: what your story is about. A brief telling of your story. The beginning Conflict: the struggle. Beginning of the drama and all whatnot Rising action: a deeper struggle. Drama from the conflict resulting into more dramas. Climax: the peak of the drama or struggle. The high intensity of your story Falling action: the struggle and conflicts are beginning to die down. Here, your MC(s) is/are beginning to find their way out of the troubles and dramas. Resolution/The end: concluding your story. Bringing the pieces together. Tying every loose ends in the story. Plot twists: the hidden secrets that will be unraveled as the story progresses (mostly at the end). This is very vital as it gives the story more spice. More pizzazz. Background setting: Selling point: what makes your story interesting. (Platforms like Dreame asks for this) Then finally your characterization.

Becoming my Alpha's personal maid after a one night stand with him was not my plan. He won't let me go, and honestly, I don't think he would ever. He wants to break me to the last but at this point, there's nothing left to break. He confuses me. He makes me hate him, but my body says otherwise. He messes up my head but still, I cling to him unconsciously. The stolen glances, kisses and touches. The strong scents and pulls that always bring us together. Maybe I'm the one that can't let him go. I think, It's a two way obsession. How did we get here? The maid and obsessed alpha master relationship trope has never been better. Could he possibly be my mate? But he hates me and is playing with my heart.

Transmigrating with a system into a sadistic romance novel is a bit overwhelming for Paige at the age of 34 and being a Hikikomori. "You are the protagonist of this world." She stated while the system directly shocked her left and right for disclosing the storyline to the male lead on her first day. A system trying to satisfy the creator, a shut-in that can't take care of herself, and a teenage male lead catching himself infatuated with the wrong person. The more time passed, the more everything went out of control, as apparently nothing had been as it seemed. A dark version of the typical system trope. WARNING: BLOODY, GORE, ANIMAL ABUSE, MENTION OF RAPE, DRUGS, YANDERE.... The artwork does not belong to me and if anyone knows the artists of this work, please let me know and I will credit them.

[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

You say, I killed your family and executed your nine generations? Do you have any proof? You claim I murdered your only love and stole all your treasure? Let me ask you this: what do you expect me to do? I can't just make all your troubles magically go away! And you say I destroyed the righteous path, unleashing criminals who have committed countless heinous sins, letting them wreak havoc while I supposedly plundered the ancient clans amid the chaos? That sounds like a skill issue to me! Truth to be told, I have this voice in my head telling me to do all these things. Do you see me complaining? No? Exactly! Matter of fact, I'm the real victim here... - - - What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'Villain'? Evil, cunning, cruel? This the reality Ling Ming faces after being reborn into Another World. And not just any World, but one from a fantasy novel he had read in his previous life. Starting anew as one of its characters, Ling Ming lacks the extraordinary status or overwhelming talent typical of many tropes. Destined to perish, he realizes his path will be paved with the blood of innocents, just like the original. However, he didn’t mind getting his hands dirty to achieve his new, profound ambition. "Life is but a fleeting moment! If one can't achieve Eternal Life, what is the point of living if the mark you leave in annals of time is through your ashes? I refuse these heavenly arrangements!" .... Note: The MC has no morality or bottom line_ I have No rightful ownership over the cover, all rights belong to its original owner.

Lumumba, a young black student living abroad, is trapped in a world where he is constantly harassed, humiliated, and treated as an outsider. Bullied at school, ignored by teachers, and abandoned by the very people who should protect him, Lumumba is drowning in a sea of hatred and loneliness. As the insults pile up, his bitterness grows—until one day, an incident pushes him too far. In a violent confrontation, his world comes crashing down, but instead of meeting his end, Lumumba is thrust into a brutal new reality. Waking in a strange, war-torn fantasy world, Lumumba is reborn as Ubuntu, a powerful anti-hero with extraordinary regenerative abilities, mastery of combat, and a newfound indifference to pain. But Ubuntu is no ordinary warrior. He knows he’s part of a story, breaking the fourth wall to comment on the absurdities of the world around him, mocking the tropes of the genre while carving his own chaotic path. Driven by his rage and desire for revenge, Ubuntu's quest becomes twofold: to dominate this new world and find a way back to exact revenge on those who made his life hell. But as he cuts through enemies, manipulates the rules of this new universe, and confronts his old life with newfound powers, Ubuntu must grapple with his own morality—or lack thereof. In this darkly comedic, meta-aware isekai tale, justice and chaos walk hand in hand, and the line between hero and villain blurs into nothing. In a world where rules don’t apply, what happens when the outsider becomes the ultimate force of destruction?

Wen Yuhan is a freak botanist who is willing to sell his soul to a demon for all his plants. This triggered the system to transmigrate him to the Pangu realm, a world ruled by twelve ancient Flower Spirits. He was given a mission to collect all the Flower Spirits and become their guardian until they all ascend as goddesses to prevent the destruction of Pangu. However, little did Yuhan know that even though Pangu is called the Flowering Earth, the truth can sometimes be twisted so far. * "Come on, let’s go to Dad. Dad will give you sweet treats. How about some sugar water?" “Y-you imbecile guardian! I'm the mighty ancient Flower Spirit, not your fucking little daughter!" "Well... I see no difference. So, do you want sugar water or not? Fine, fine, I'll give you two cups just for today." * [Freak Botanist × Harem] You can guess from the trope, but since he is a freak who focuses on raising plants, the smoot scenes will come in the middle to later chapters. --- PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BOOK! ---

This is a story about a Villain and a Witch. What you can expect from this novel: This is a time-loop-checkpoint style conquest story, and the goal is to conquer the universe. The MC is genuinely a villain and you can expect him acting as a Lawful Evil. Sarcastic toned writing style with slow flowing worldbuilding where you will come to understand the world as the story goes. It's a medium paced story filled with heavy topics, politics, war and tight plot points, sandwiched with romance-comedy breathing spaces. One female lead only, no romantic drama. But caution, this fiction may contain more romance than you can handle. You can also expect classic high fantasy tropes, mixed with science fiction similar to modern isekai/gate/space styled story, there are both magic and mecha, strong-to-stronger characters, insane and manipulative characters, character developments and connections, Seinen magazine demographic, kingdom building and military, world invasion and apocalyptic tone, with legends, myth, world lore, and fairy tale spices. Three years ago, the sky over the magical world of Nethermere cracked wide open, revealing a portal. Out poured thousands upon thousands of spaceships from a so-called superior realm civilization, intent on invading this "lower" realm. But their grand plan? A spectacular flop. The invaders were stopped single-handedly by a man, King Burn of Soulnaught—the genius of the century and a notorious tyrant. Yeah, right. Despite the grand defeat, they didn’t pack up and leave. The crack remained, a celestial eyesore, while more spaceships continued to flood in. Divide et impera, indeed! Now, they'd turned to trading shiny tech trinkets with the locals, sweet-talking their way into hearts and minds. Colonization? It was practically knocking at the door. Burn, once again said, "Hell nah." War. All-out war! Because if anyone’s going to conquer the world, Burn would rather it be him—not some intergalactic interlopers. *** THAT WAS THE PLAN! Conquer the world under him, then the invaders, then whoever was behind them! But… The seventh loop started, and Burn returned back, awakened before the apocalyptic war started, cursing—“This stupid bi—witch!” His march came to a halt when a woman suddenly appeared before him and took her own life while shouting his name. Burn only blinked before realizing he had returned to the time before HIS CONQUER began. That witch of a woman had reset all his hard work! "Why? You're wondering if I've trapped you in a time loop?" the witch asked. "It's not just a spell but a curse! Dear Villain, you are now Witchbound!" *** Apparently, the witch wasn't all that bad. “But aren’t you glad to see your worst enemy able to understand your point of view?” the woman smiled softly. “You should also be glad that I’m a rational and considerate type of person.” Even to her worst enemy. Resetting time for her own purposes? Apparently, she was including him in her considerations. Now Burn, ever the pragmatic, practical, and cold tyrant, found himself in a quandary. Was she a friend or a foe? Was she his worst curse or his greatest blessing? Well, let’s find out.