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In Deep Down Your Black Heart, step into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, and the darkest corners of the human psyche come alive. Inspired by the gripping reality of maladaptive daydreaming, this novel weaves a tale of haunting self-reflection, survival, and the unrelenting pull of power and consequence. Follow Hound, a deeply conflicted man gifted—and cursed—with the ability to glimpse fractured visions of the future. As his transformations ravage his body and psyche, Hound navigates a dystopian world of deceit, betrayal, and survival. Driven by guilt over a horrific act against his closest friend, Hound teeters on the edge of madness, his silver eyes reflecting not just his powers but the unrelenting weight of his past. From the brutal trenches of Rivermirror to the guarded halls of River’s elite, Hound’s journey unfolds amidst chaos, betrayal, and unshakable loyalty to his fractured sense of justice. Encounters with characters like the dangerously playful Argent, whose silver hair is as sharp as her wit, and Emily, a woman caught between privilege and survival, challenge Hound’s morality and force him to confront the truths of his own fractured humanity. Exploring the cost of power, the limits of forgiveness, and the chilling effects of unchecked ambition, Through the Deep Down Your Black Heart is a deeply psychological journey through a dystopian world where every choice ripples with devastating consequences. Perfect for readers of dark fantasy and psychological thrillers, this novel delivers a raw, unflinching exploration of what it means to be human when humanity itself hangs in the balance

Leon’s life was one of hardship: orphaned young, drafted into the army at 16-17, and shattered by gambling after returning to civilian life. When all seemed lost, his fate shifted. [SSS-Rank Kingdom-Building System Activated] [Status: Basic Functions Active] [Potential Unlocked: 0%] Initially, the system provided only minor aid in a medieval world dominated by strength and cunning. But Leon’s ambition fueled its evolution. Armed with military experience, a sharp mind, and a system bridging worlds, Leon sets out to dismantle the existing empire and forge his own, rising from a wanderer to a kingdom builder who reshapes the world. --- Tags: Harem / R18 / World Building / Kingdom Building / System / Modern Knowledge / Empire Building / Strategy / Manipulation / Political Intrigue / Power Struggle / Ambition / Adventure

Lan Sol was a beta tester for an open-world survival strategy game called *Global Ice Age Survival*. The game had only released its beta version over the years, with no sign of a public release anytime soon. The premise of the game was simple: Upgrade the campfire—the most crucial source of warmth and the heart of the territory—build various structures, recruit workers, and survive in the frozen world. Sounds boring? Not quite. The game featured monsters, magic, dungeons, and numerous kingdoms scattered across multiple continents. Players could ally with kingdoms, conquer them, or even dominate the entire world. The ultimate goal? Transform a medieval-themed kingdom into a modern, automated one. The game was difficult but oddly satisfying. Lan Sol had finally achieved a 100% completion rate. He eagerly awaited the official release, excited to conquer the game once more. But when he woke up the next day, he found himself in a snowy wasteland. A cold wind howled as the world around him lay blanketed in white. It was so cold that it felt as though the sun no longer existed. It didn’t take long for him to realize he had been transported into the very game he had played for over a year. And he wasn’t alone—every individual on Earth had been transported to this icy world. Waking up next to a campfire, Lan Sol began his journey by upgrading it, knowing it was the first step to survival. Before long, he discovered he had received an exclusive reward: an SSS+ ranked talent.

Her previous life was pitiful. Soon after her birth, her father abandoned his wife and daughter for his first love and left for the city. Her mother left her at her grandmother's house, being indifferent to her suffer, and even schemed to marry her to her couin's lover. What's more, after escaping to the city, she was betrayed by her stepmother and stepsister, being stolen one of her kidneys! Without knowing the truth, she mistook them as benefactors, serving them just as a maid. She later found the truth and accidentally acquired a special space, enjoying good life for about two years before dying suddenly and inexplicably. After being reborn, she strived to avoid the pitfalls of her former life, yet was nearly overwhelmed by the truth when she discovered it. It turned out that the stepmother she hated most was actually her biological mother, and the person she most respected in her former life was actually her father. In her previous life, she had never been in love, and she was uninterested after her rebirth until she inadvertently stumbled upon love and extreme doting. In his previous life, he was also pitiable, but later became extremely wealthy. In this life, because of her, he became even more domineering.

[The female lead in this story is explosive, the male lead is arrogant, there's a mountain of dog food (sweet moments), and it's a story full of slag-abusing and monster-fighting, with a double dose of pampering joy.] Ye Jiuliang was naturally cold and ruthless, with a fierce and wild approach to life. To the Ye Family, she was a calamitous lone star, and to the onlooking crowd, she was "Ninth Master". It was said, no one was more arrogant than Ye Jiuliang; if she was second, no one claimed the first place. Irritatingly, in the eyes of Li Mochan, she was his little wolf cub, the little rascal that he, Li Mochan, intended to pamper to the skies. In the capital, it was widely rumored that the Li Family's Crown Prince could reduce people to ashes with just one look. And yet, this precious and aloof figure was actually teased by Ye Jiuliang, and it seemed even... blushed. ** Upon returning from a business trip, Li Wuye cornered her in a dim stairwell, his fingertips sliding over her porcelain white neck, "How many little brothers are there?" Meeting his dark gaze, Ye Jiuliang arched an eyebrow, "Is Li Wuye in the mood to beat someone up?" "So what if I am?" Li Mochan narrowed his eyes slightly, "Feeling pity?" Ye Jiuliang held back a laugh and nodded, "The little brothers can't take a hit, can you go easy on them?" [In the private room where Xiang Tian and others were singing their hearts out, they inexplicably felt a chill running down their spines.] Li Mochan buried his face in her shoulder and spat out fiercely, "I cannot." Those who dare to flirt with his wolf cub deserved a ruthless beating.

Lu Xiao had followed his master for eighteen years, excelling in both medicine and martial arts. After five years of military service, he returned to the city to search for his origins. Faced with flashes of knives and shadows of swords, he was decisive in killing, dominating everyone. When it came to the matters of the heart, he said, "Still… the Young Miss is the best."

Zhou Yu was ordered to enter the city and get married. Even though my wife didn't like me, my father-in-law disapproved of me, my colleagues always wanted to bully me, and the bad guys were always looking to take me down, but touch me, that's fine, touch my wife, that's not. Whoever lays a hand on her, I'll take down. I fought until the whole world bowed down, then returned to the village with my wife in glory!

[Mature content. No rape] ____________________ "Mr. Archer!" She hurried her footsteps after the cop, who seemed to have already memorized the way out of the small two-story house. "It's Adrien, not Archer," he said, not bothering to turn around and look at her as he turned the door knob. "Fine." She rolled her eyes. "We need to talk, " she said, following him out of the house and closing the door behind her. "I had enough time to spend with a dunderhead like you," she heard him say, and she fumed. "How dare you?!" She fisted her palm furiously as she saw him walk past the little gate. "You son of a chameleon!".... ________ In a world where mythical creatures like werewolves, vampires, and elves exist alongside humans, a long-standing war has left humans living in fear and captivity. Elves, once thriving, have become extinct due to the ongoing conflict. Alicia, the last surviving elf, is raised by Mrs. Anderson, whom she believes to be her biological mother. However, when Alicia confronts a man named Adrien, whom she calls Mr. Archer, tensions rise. Adrien's apparent disdain for Alicia triggers a fiery exchange. Unbeknownst to Alicia, her unique heritage as the last elf will soon become a central focus in a world where mythical beings and humans clash. This story promises intrigue, conflict, and a journey of self-discovery for Alicia as she grapples with her identity and the ongoing strife between mythical creatures and humans.

The Isekai genre often highlights the fantastical adventures of male protagonists endowed with superhuman strength and surrounded by adoring companions. However, an alternative narrative focuses on the plight of "strays"—individuals transported from Earth who struggle to survive in a hostile environment where they are regarded as mere commodities, goods, or even trash. This perspective challenges the traditional heroic framework by emphasizing themes of vulnerability, exploitation, and resilience. Unlike the empowered heroes who dominate conventional Isekai tales, these strays navigate a world that is indifferent or outright antagonistic to their existence, thereby offering a critical commentary on issues of marginalization and the human condition. This nuanced portrayal underscores the harsh realities and ethical dilemmas faced by those who find themselves displaced and devalued in an unfamiliar and often unforgiving realm.

“Is Pride truly a deadly sin? Surely, living without it is much more torture than living with it. I mean, after everything I’ve been through and everything I’ve done, I have to accept my pride. I am proud to have run away. I am proud to have fallen in love. I am proud to have lied. To have killed. I am proud to have survived, at least in a way… And I am proud of writing my story to you.” Although thought to have died, Etsuko Nokori wakes up in a hospital months after his drug overdose in a world filled with monsters. He finds a journal in the hospital, where he learns of the world’s new residents: Carmuts. The world would’ve ended already if it hadn’t been for humanity’s resilience, thanks to a serum, but even humans became monsters themselves. Etsuko, who hated his previous life’s people, fell in love with his current ones. He now desires nothing more than for everyone in his current life to live and stay with him.

Null never wanted excitement,fame or even riches and a quiet, comfortable life a woman to call his own then a family to go along But every one at the age of 16 at least that was the common age but even those younger would be sent to Military school reason being they would be sent to war a Planetary war the Domineer's a alien humanoid species's that were supernatural in all aspects and humankind were at war,humankind began to progress immensely because technology from the Domineer's was scavenged then replicated The war caused 70% of humankind to be killed,yet there was hope as apprence of abilities starting from a lone soldier in despair activated his METAGENE'S making this man the first Meta-Human. These abilities appeared when a human is put under immense trauma and there able to teach this ability and even improve it.The war lasted 70 years and a very fragile treaty was made. That was 80 year's ago.The first time humankind met the Domineer's was 2039 AD December 22 and and the war started in 2040 AD January 10. And now the year is 2120 AD. (Author's note:It will include a system.)

Li Ming, a struggling cultivator, is whisked away by Shi Yu, the enigmatic god of time, on a journey through endless worlds and eras. Amidst battles, mysteries, and fleeting wonders, Li Ming discovers the strength of her attachments while Shi Yu begins to question his detachment. But when their travels put her home timeline at risk, she must choose between the dreamlike adventure she’s lived and the life she left behind. What will she sacrifice, her heart, or her home?

THE MOST ORDINARY OF AN EPISODE A short story

Klaus Deffendre is the Crown Prince of Issorobia, a cruel country in a world where power rules, magic is valued and slavery flourishes. He used to trust only himself. He does not know emotions and feelings. He is the future ruler, but a sudden flash of light and acquaintance with Egor turn Klaus' life upside down, sending him into the modern world. How does he adjust to his new life? How do his get back home? And what will he do with the new discoveries?

In Deep Down Your Black Heart, step into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, and the darkest corners of the human psyche come alive. Inspired by the gripping reality of maladaptive daydreaming, this novel weaves a tale of haunting self-reflection, survival, and the unrelenting pull of power and consequence. Follow Hound, a deeply conflicted man gifted—and cursed—with the ability to glimpse fractured visions of the future. As his transformations ravage his body and psyche, Hound navigates a dystopian world of deceit, betrayal, and survival. Driven by guilt over a horrific act against his closest friend, Hound teeters on the edge of madness, his silver eyes reflecting not just his powers but the unrelenting weight of his past. From the brutal trenches of Rivermirror to the guarded halls of River’s elite, Hound’s journey unfolds amidst chaos, betrayal, and unshakable loyalty to his fractured sense of justice. Encounters with characters like the dangerously playful Argent, whose silver hair is as sharp as her wit, and Emily, a woman caught between privilege and survival, challenge Hound’s morality and force him to confront the truths of his own fractured humanity. Exploring the cost of power, the limits of forgiveness, and the chilling effects of unchecked ambition, Through the Deep Down Your Black Heart is a deeply psychological journey through a dystopian world where every choice ripples with devastating consequences. Perfect for readers of dark fantasy and psychological thrillers, this novel delivers a raw, unflinching exploration of what it means to be human when humanity itself hangs in the balance

In the snow-kissed town of Evergreen, heartbroken Eliza Harper finds love in the unlikeliest of places. When Finn, a charming stranger, accidentally hits her with a snowball, their connection sparks a winter wonderland romance. As they explore the picturesque town, laughter and adventure reignite Eliza's passion for life. But with Finn's departure looming, they must confront the reality of their long-distance relationship. Will Eliza risk her heart again, or will fear hold her back? Dive into this enchanting tale of love, vulnerability, and the promise of spring, where the seasons of life mirror the ebbs and flows of the heart."

Shiori Inabi, a young girl fresh into highschool, has a hard time making friends or even tolerating people in the first place. She feels everyone around her isn't worth the time because they are all toxic and evil anyway. But before the school year even starts she is thrown into a situation far crazier than anything she has ever experienced. Now she has to figure out how to deal with the flood of new emotions and events going on in her life. Will she be convinced to change her ways or only be solidified in her belief that people are bad?

In this bustling city, his life was originally like a stagnant pool of water, without any waves. An accidental opportunity allowed him to start a chapter of living in the same room with a 26-year-old mysterious female tenant. She was like a flower swaying in the world but with a bit of melancholy, with an unknown past and an elusive heart. He was gradually involved in an emotional storm in his daily life with her. From the initial mutual temptation to the inadvertent spiritual touch later, every moment was full of subtle emotions. They wandered together under the neon lights of the city and struggled in the trivialities of life. Those sweet or bitter experiences, like pieces of a puzzle, pieced together a memorable love story bit by bit. Behind this, hidden secrets and challenges of life also followed one after another. Can they find the exit in this complex emotional maze and move towards the future hand in hand? Everything is slowly revealed in the love-hate entanglement in this rental house.

Roger was a prisoner at the young age of 15, serving a sentence of hard labor in his parent's stead. His life consisted of moving metal, hiding his emotions, and avoiding the attention of everyone else. That all changes when he is summoned to the mirror world, Avar, where magic can be harnessed and claimed. The government, however, is not so keen on letting their property escape, and Roger must learn to master his powerful magic of copying other abilities. From the rank of Alpha to Omega, he will prove he is worthy of an Archonic Legacy, a gift from the old rulers of Avar, or become nothing more than a prisoner again. The magic of Avar must face against the mechs of Earth, as the politics of two worlds collide in a battle that will shake the stars. Discord: https://discord.gg/TC3QQAdmQr

Yun Xi Transmigrated in a world of novels where she turned into a Supporting Villain Character who was the Female Lead’s sister-in-law, and will die at the hands of her husband who was Female Lead's brother and the Male Lead, Female Lead's husband. Because she did all the harm to the Female Lead that caused her to have nightmares. After transmigrating, the first thing she did was to get divorce from Female Lead's brother who had a sister complex. Yun Xi signed the divorce paper happily as she bid goodbye to everyone and thought she would live her own life as she pleased. But wasn’t she supposed to live her life happily from now on? Why the hell there an Apocalypse started all of a sudden? Wasn't this book world supposed to be only in the Romance genre? When did it turn into a Supernatural one? And Why did she turn into a stray cat and get picked up by her ex-husband again! "No! You let me go! I wanna go home!" Yun Xi tried to scratch him and flee to wherever her eyes went. But the guy looked at her with bloodshot eyes as he said with an aggrieved voice, "My wife left me, and now you also want to leave me? How can you be so heartless, little kitten?" Yun Xi, "..."

[ If You Love Culture Then You Are At The Right Place. ] [ Try giving a read to the first 15 chapters, only then decide whether to read further!!!] ---- Asher, got the shock of his life when, under mysterious circumstances, he got a second chance. As he ended up in the body of an 18-year-old, named Asher Blake, who was from the Same World which he was acquainted with. However, even if the world he was in was the same as before, this was a Cultivation World, where the strong ruled over the weak. Armed with his natural talents and a powerful cheat, Asher dived into a journey that was packed with Temptation, Seduction, and Mystery. Along the way, he found himself being accompanied by a bunch of Women, each with Unique Kinks and Powers of their own. As Asher continued his journey to explore this Crazy World, he succumbed to his Desires and had to face tough Moral Choices. Amidst all these challenges, Asher learns that in order for him to survive in this world, he didn’t simply require his strength, but something more than that! *** - NO Yuri - NO Netorare. - There will be MILFs, so you can expect Netori Cover Art is Created by AI. https://discord.gg/t9QBJM5maG Support the novel with GIFTS, Golden Tickets, Power Stones, Comments, and Reviews for more frequent updates. Even the tiniest bit of help does more for me than you can imagine.

In a fantasy world where various power types called 'Eyes' exists, Kyousuke a young man lives his life with his family in peace and love, until his life got turned around and lost a large amount of his family due to various factors. Due to this he joins a group of Vigilantes called 'Stray S' filled with people who also suffered the same or almost the same events throughout their lives, they fight various enemies and villains to uphold peace...but there are more twists to the story than it might seem.

A red gate appear. Bring tens of thousands of demon. The last of the Demon King tired and done fighting other demon. Wish to rest and heal his heart. Came to this new world fill with humans. One night and a day change his mind. The king of all demon called a matchmaker. He wanted a bride. Just for them to stop the nagging. The strongest Demon can’t say no to one alone human woman. She was the worst woman to demons. All the demons that she dated ran away. And why was that. They did not say. They just wish to not see her again. She was fed up with them. One night was all it took. “I just want one man even it is a demon to love me for who I am.” She was desperate. “Can they love you? I must say. I don;t think they can.” He eyes fell on her.

A hardworking Empress was what they called Lesa Estrees. An Empress for the people and stand by her people until she was disposed by her lover in a cruel way. Turning the nobles against her, making the peasants fear her, commoners blame her, servants ignoring her and demanding she be turned into a scapegoat for the use of black magic. Using the excuse the Empress is a witch is what cause her execution...Lesa now knows why she was reborned, and it's by God's will for years to let the empire fall instead of prosper. In doing so, she prevented herself from being empress she decided to make a secret alliance behind everyone's back before she was forced to marry the crown prince. It's to marry the crown prince of another country. Will Lesa succeed in bringing down the Crowned Empire for her revenge against the nobles and Emperor who did her wrong...? Or will she find peace in her new kingdom to watch the other she once knew burn in peace?

Cressida Walsh is the Princess of Garvona. When she was 7 years old she was stricken with a horrible curse causing her to die after consummating her marriage, but it is avoidable. Now, 11 years into the future, She is dealing with the consequences of the curse. Just because it kills you, doesn’t mean you should live in fear and avoid it.. *wink*

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( system updating) ( “new host Mr Kai Owen welcome. I am 015 your system) “ whoaa what the hell , where am I who are you. the last thing I remember is that I was working on an overtime assignment then ….. what happened then . everything went blank all of a sudden. what the hell is this screen In front of me .Kai thought it was all a hallucination at first but he accepted it later. on his first mission be had to stop a tragedy between the to main protagonists that happened in a Bl novel . first Kai thought that if he quickly finished this he could go back but then when he saw the protagonist of the story he felt a new type of emotion. he fell in love with the protagonist but Kai knew that no matter what he do the main protagonist will only like the other male lead. now what will happen to Kai will he control his feelings and be wingman for the male leads or make the protagonist fall for him. ————————— for that , read and find out.

Rain found himself in a cavern when he woke up. He thought he must have been kidnapped, but what he saw next changed his worldview. Skeletons walking and carrying rusty swords, a scene only seen in anime, games, and novels! “Did I get isekai’d? Is this a fantasy world?” Rain was excited. As an otaku himself, he loved magic and always dreamed of using it one day. His dream turned into reality when he felt mana. He first tried to cast Fireball. His magic control was sloppy, his mana reserve was low, and it was hard to cast magic. But with practice, he improved. He killed skeletons, absorbed the black mana that left their bodies once they were destroyed. He absorbed the dark mana and found his mana increasing. “I want to learn more magic!” Determined to become a great magician like the protagonists of every anime and novel, Rain left the dungeon on a journey to explore the world.