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Hot. So hot and thirsty. Isabella felt suffocated, like a fish dying of thirst in the desert. She tried to move but found herself pinned down. A rough, heavy hand gripped her waist and tugged at her nightgown. Her heart skipped a beat. Panic surged through her as her eyes flew open. A pair of deep crimson eyes, cold and filled with killing intent, locked onto hers. Ethan. The owner of those terrifying eyes was Ethan. "Ah!" Isabella screamed. In the next moment, she was yanked off the bed and thrown roughly onto the floor. "You bastard!" she spat out, her voice trembling with rage. A cold, cutting voice crashed down on her. "Finally awake?" Isabella Wilson was in a coma for Three months and woke up to find out that she was married to her archenemy. She became a discarded wife of the wealthy family, and everyone was waiting to see her joke. However, they didn't expect her to flourish, her love life to be sweet and cute little bun to be added to the mix. Even her ex-husband who has been cold to her began to pursue her and beat up scumbags for her.

Enel, a pale and sickly-looking young boy with no knowledge of his true origins, escapes from his village into the vast and unforgiving desert. Desperation drives him to survive the relentless heat and treacherous terrain until he stumbles upon a hidden region veiled by an otherworldly illusion. As Enel explores the hidden region, he uncovers clues and the profound secrets of Aether. Along the way, he encounters strange creatures and long-forgotten civilizations . A map found in an abandoned inn becomes his guide, leading him through the enigmatic horizons of this new world. After escaping from the hidden region almost at the cost of his life he meets someone who is bound to bring change to his and that someone also knows the truth about his past which he wants to know at all costs, learning about his past he decided to become a disciple of the eccentric stranger who promises to give him the power to shape his future. He meets allies and adverseries, he also undergo unpleasant experiences and learn hard truths which shape his life and view of the world

In a world where Science meets the Arcane, a time where the surreal bridges upon the factual, an Era in which the physical and metaphysical unify against one common threat. This threat can be seen anywhere, from outside the cottage of a man who struggles with his own isolation, shouting "I cannot be taken yet, for hope has not deserted me!!!" or in the tranquil embrace of nature, where a young man lives among the roots and vines thinking "The Mother of Roots will surely save me", only to find themselves vanished anyhow. Whether meek or the pinnacle of excellence all seems to fade when the "Outers" walk the soils. Explore the world of Alter-Grey in all its facets and uncover mysteries beyond comprehension, knowledge so pure that you might as well be fiction in its suffocating truths, sometimes curiosity is not sated only to kill the cat, but instead uses it to unravel everything. So I ask you this, are you curious enough to brave the Outer? Are you strange to the ways of man or are you mundane? either way I suppose it doesn't really matter. Join a select few Astrals on this journey and see how far the strings of fate take you.

Dive back in time, to the depths of the desert, and watch the old stories unfold before your eyes. A story of treasure hunting, betrayal, and destiny. When a gruesome future is all you see, how can you change it? When you're foretold to fail, how should you move on? Zarqa, the girl who saw beyond time, sought to find answers. -------------------------- Legend says that Zarqa had sharp eyes that could look far away in the distance. But what if that wasn’t the end of it, what if her eyes were seeing far beyond not only space, but time? What if Zarqa was blessed with a prophecy, one that could save her dying village from destruction? Just as they thought they had no way to survive, Zarqa learns of a way to protect her village from demolition. Naturally, no one believed her, for no one but the Almighty could see beyond the present. They forgot the Almighty offers knowledge to those whom he deems of worth. And Zarqa was one of them. Having to trudge an arduous path and go through a great adventure, Zarqa seeks to find the solution to all of their problems, a treasure said to have the power to change all. Pitted against magical traps and the mysteries of the deserts, she finds unexpected company in Ali Baba, the poor kid with the sticky fingers, and his crow Morjana... -------------------------- This is my first original long story here and is also a WSA 2024 Entry. I ask that you give it a try and hope you enjoy it :D Also, note that English is not my first language... And it's not my second either. -----------------------Media------------------------- This book has many openings, check them out: [General opening of the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVxnu5R3vws] [Baghdad Arc's opening: https://youtu.be/GwJIJ2Kn0FI] [Two Heavens Arc's opening: https://youtu.be/NO1C0ngBVjg] [Two Heavens Arc's ending: https://youtu.be/hO-XPQsCPFw] [Cursed Ring Arc's Opening: https://youtu.be/PUF4H98y2B0] [Ending: https://youtu.be/1wQ_aJVFhx0] -----------------------Updates-------------------------- Updated weekly, 2 chapters on weekends. Please don't let the first paragraphs fool you. This isn't a story from the first person's POV.

Maya prophesied that December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world. On this day, some people were anxious and afraid of not seeing the sun the next day. More people held a playful attitude and celebrated with their loved ones in the early morning night, waiting for dawn to celebrate their safe passage through the end. The next day, the sun rose as usual, and people only thought that God was joking with everyone, working and living as usual. But they were too happy too early. The end has already quietly arrived, but they have been adapted to the harsh environment, unable to see the green mountains turn into yellow soil, and flowers and birds disappear; Unable to see the clear river turning into a foul smelling canal, fish and shrimp are dying; Unable to see grassland turning into desert, land howling According to the Observatory, there was a once-in-a-millennium meteor shower in the early morning of December 21, 2020. Many places can be seen with the naked eye, with young men and women rushing to tell each other, eagerly anticipating this romantic meteor shower. At midnight, the long-awaited miracle finally appeared. The moon, which had been hard to see for a long time, descended like a silver plate, clear and bright, right in front of me But then people were extremely frightened. According to the lunar calendar, this day is the Winter Solstice Festival on the seventh day of the winter lunar month. How could there be a full moon This is a beautiful miracle It's still the beginning of the nightmare

Undefeated Soldier King In the field of war, there is a legendary figure, the “Undefeated King of Soldiers”. He has traveled through countless battlefields, each of which is a test of his will. From the desolate deserts to the steep mountains, his footsteps have left indelible marks. This king of warriors not only possesses extraordinary physical strength, but also has a sharp strategic thinking. In the heat of battle, he was able to remain calm and collected, making quick and accurate decisions to turn the tide of battle. His swordsmanship is unrivaled and his fighting skills are the envy of all. He has faced countless foes and has never been defeated. His unshakable determination and indomitable spirit are the driving force behind his victories. He did not fight for personal glory, but to protect his home and people. The story of the invincible King of Fighters has been widely told and has inspired generations of people. He is a symbol of courage, strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

When Jesse McGraw and his gang of outlaws crack open an ancient chest, they expect gold—not a death sentence. Marked by a creeping, unnatural brand, they soon realize the chest didn’t just curse them—it’s changing them. Now, every night, the Ghost Riders come. Twisted figures on horseback, neither alive nor dead, hunting them through the desert with glowing eyes and laughter that chills the soul. They don’t just want the chest back. They want Jesse and his gang to take their place. The longer they hold onto the chest, the stronger their powers grow—but so does the curse. As the gang struggles to control their new abilities, they discover that breaking the curse won’t be easy. Somewhere out there lies the key to their salvation—but it’s buried beneath blood, betrayal, and legends long forgotten. And the deeper they ride, the clearer it becomes: if they don’t find a way out soon, they won’t be running anymore. They’ll be hunting. Night is hell. Morning is mercy. And the clock is ticking.

Emily abandoned her job as a medical nurse in order to pursue her dream of becoming a Hollywood star, but suffered the ultimate betrayal. She was deserted by her scumbag boyfriend, let down by the lousy entertainment company she worked for, and murdered by a jealous crew member. But miraculously, her soul was reborn and she woke up in her own body, the day after her school graduation.

Jakarta, the city that never sleeps, is suddenly engulfed in an eerie silence. On a night darker than usual, twelve teenagers—Aisyah, Delisha, Gathan, Jasmine, Abib, Arka, Nafisah, Nizam, Azzam, Queensha, Seno, and Sagena—sense that something is terribly wrong. Strange disturbances unfold around them: phone signals vanish, power flickers out, distant echoes of unknown sounds fill the air, and massive shadows move through the now-deserted city. Computer screens flicker with unsettling images, news broadcasts abruptly cut off with ominous warnings, and a slow, deliberate knocking resonates at their doors. All signs point to one thing—this is no ordinary night. Jakarta has changed, and they must brace themselves for something far more terrifying than they ever imagined.

Chen Lun transmigrated to the year before the game's public beta, becoming an NPC in the game world. Thus, a new version was born... Steam punk, Mysterious Objects, Church, Shelter, the pathways of the Sequences of the Seven True Gods... He placed his black top hat on his head, standing atop the ruins. Behind him stood the villain bosses from former game versions, the silent Nun Floey, Bloody Painter Noah, Swordsman Antonio, the delusional clown Alec... Chen Lun said, "Players grind monsters, I grind players, it makes perfect sense..." ... Also known as "How to Rationally Use Players as a Sustainable Resource," "These Bosses Are Really Strong But They Are All My Underlings," "No Way! So I Can Be A Deity, Too?!"

Gears of Eternity: The Anvil of Souls A Steam-Punk Odyssey Where Broken Gears Birth New Gods IN THE YEAR OF COGWORK 237, When the Eternal Forge explodes, unleashing ERROR#47 corruption chains across three realms, blacksmith Aiden Anvil discovers his split iris holds more than 24 personalities—it's a cosmic forge where each fractured soul can reshape reality. THE CLOCKWORK APOCALYPSE BEGINS WHEN: Steam City's Blueflame Court orders mass memory purges through dwarf-crafted "Soul Crystals" The Dwarven Kingdom's star-map traps reveal mathematical plagues devouring constellations God's Klein Bottle Defense starts birthing stillborn galaxies in Vivian's stardust-woven womb TO SURVIVE THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL APOCALYPSE, AIDEN MUST: Master weapons that bleed memories: Spring's Sakura Bow (each petal steals a lover's whisper) Winter's Ice Caliper (measures time in dying star tremors) Navigate warped battlefields where: Every gear turn in Steam Court overwrites someone's identity Memory Mines convert thoughts into combustible currency Celestial Forges demand sacrificial equations written in bone Choose between: Purifying Vivian's cosmic pregnancy (triggering Geneva Convention's Anti-Messiah Clause) Letting his 13th personality forge the "Perfect Machine Heart" (erasing human flaws... and humanity) WITNESS THE GRAND MECHANISM CRUMBLE WHEN: Ash Elin's ERROR#47 chains rewrite reality's source code (Ch.35 Airship Inferno) Rusty Maggie auctions the last antidote for mathematical plagues (Ch.180 Black Market Requiem) The final showdown at Corrupted Zodiac Forge demands payment in paradoxes (Ch.200 Eternity's Blueprint) THIS IS NOT A STEAM-AGE REBELLION. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD'S TOOLBOX FALLS INTO BROKEN HANDS. "A masterwork where Blake's 7th forge meets Gibson's neural lace." — SteamPunk Quarterly

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

In a desperate bid to escape the chaos, and violence of Seoul, a deserting soldier, and single mother, Captain Kim Soo-Young, boards a train with her teenage daughter, Ji-Hyun. However, their journey takes a deadly turn when they discover that the train's passengers have been infected with a zombie-inducing virus through contaminated bottled water.

A cruise ship sank. Chu Yang and a group of campus belles were stranded on a deserted island. In order to survive, Chu Yang led the campus belles to hunt, pick wild fruits, build shelters and fight against wild beasts... What will become of the ordinary young man Chu Yang and the campus belles?

Author: Sook-im Translation credit: Eatapplepies Synopsis: I was transported into the romantic fantasy novel my younger sister was reading, not as the male lead but as the second male lead. If I remember correctly, this punk is fated to go into war in the future and die in the male lead’s place. Okay, I’ve made up my mind. Let’s not go anywhere near the main characters and stay healthy until I can go home. This has some translated chapters and remaining mtl

What would you do if you were reborn ten days before the end? Synopsis Translation: Zombies + Natural Disasters + Superpowers + Divine Beasts + Beauties + Spatial Ability + Ruthless Resolve + Empire Building When the apocalypse strikes, a cataclysmic ice age engulfs the planet. As the frost retreats, a zombie virus ravages humanity. Before survivors can catch their breath, mega-tsunamis drown continents into aquatic wastelands. Then the Earth transforms again - scorching temperatures evaporate oceans, leaving a global desert. Just when humanity thinks the nightmare is over... alien invaders descend. The cruelest twist? Every human starts with only one year of chrono-energy. When it depletes, you die. To survive, you must scavenge both resources and precious time-energy while dodging endless catastrophes. Xiao Yang, reborn with his spatial powers intact, gets a 10-day head start before doomsday. Now he's: • Hoarding apocalyptic-scale supplies • Building luxury bunkers • Customizing armored super-trucks and mega-yachts • Preparing to rewrite the rules of survival (An epic saga of survival, betrayal, and unimaginable twists!)

Colonel John Barack Subject 17 of the “Hyper Human” soldier program since the age of 5. Now 26, John has become the ultimate amalgamation of genetic and cybernetic engineering. After the war with the Korgani empire ended 3 years ago with the intergalactic peace treaty, John has been jumping between space stations and planets looking for a place to belong. Until one day, one of his old handlers, Malroy finds him at a bar and offers him a top-secret job. Without anything else to do and nowhere to go, John accepts the job. The problem occurs when the XT key that Malroy gave him that held the encrypted location units to the meeting place weren’t what they were said to be. Now, stranded in a hostile alien world, John must figure out a way to survive-and maybe even make it out of this damn rock.

When amateur archaeologist Lila unearths an ancient amulet in the scorching desert, she thinks she’s found the key to saving her people from ruin. But the moment she touches it, the ground collapses beneath her, and she wakes up in a world she doesn’t recognize—with a face that isn’t hers. Now, trapped in the body of Queen Aurora a legendary ruler whose downfall cursed an entire kingdom, Lila is thrust into a world of political intrigue, ancient magic, and a prophecy she doesn’t understand. According to a fiery phoenix that emerges from the amulet, she must **restore the seven flames—a task that will unite the warring Phoenix and Dragon Kingdoms and heal a rift that has plagued the land for centuries. But Lila is no queen. She’s a reluctant adventurer with a sharp tongue and a knack for getting into trouble. As she navigates courtly schemes, battles with shadowy enemies, and the growing power of the amulet, she begins to uncover the truth about Queen Aurora’s past—and the dark forces that led to her downfall. With time running out and the amulet’s power growing stronger, Lila must decide: will she embrace her new identity as the Phoenix Queen and fulfill the prophecy, or will she fight to return to her old life—even if it means dooming the kingdoms to eternal strife?

After a cataclysmic event, Earth was reduced to an unforgiving desert, its once-thriving landscapes buried beneath endless dunes. Humanity, battered but resilient, clawed its way back from the brink, forging settlements amid the ruins of the old world. But the sands are not empty—strange creatures and deadly beasts now roam the wasteland, remnants of a world forever changed. In this harsh new era, Sable, a young orphan, refuses to accept a life of mere survival. Armed with nothing but her wits and an unyielding will, she sets out into the endless desert, determined to carve out a future of her own—no matter the dangers that await.

In the middle of a deserted island, a small boy wakes up with two sets of memories: one from his few years of life and the other from a man who lived to adulthood and achieved great things. When he least expected it, a powerful master appeared on the island and took him in as a disciple, revealing a shocking fact: magic exists in that world, and, thanks to it, humanity managed to conquer the galaxy. If you like it, you can support me on patreon.com/lordanl and get up to 10 advanced chapters.

In this world mana is everything, everywhere, and anything. It is the essence of all beings, it's absolute and nothing is smaller, bigger or more relevant than mana. Mana is the foundation and also the destruction of existence. Our story starts with our main character Akisima who lives on a junkyard island, deserted of life. As he strives for survival abrupt events starts to happen which would later on change his whole outlook and understanding of the world.

The tale begins in a divine realm, where three deities—Kokou, Plutonia, and Ra—are mourning a tragic event that occurred three million years ago, an event that still weighs heavily on them. This mysterious tragedy has left the gods and demons divided, with many harboring hatred and regret. In the mortal realm, the story shifts to the Omi Kingdom, where two young brothers, Kor and Gor Kindel, are being prepared for a brutal test of strength by their cold and ruthless father, Bale Kindel. The test, resulted in Kor sacrificing himself to save Gor, triggering Gor's despair and awakening a cursed power within him. In another place Thia Leye, a young girl from a small village who, after witnessing the brutal death of her family and being captured by slavers, summons a dark curse in a desperate bid to survive. Meanwhile, in the Wize Kingdom, Prince Kin Orun struggles with his responsibilities and the betrayal of his step-uncle, who seizes the throne. The once-pampered prince is forced to flee into the desert, where he faces the harsh realities of life and ended up awakening an equally insidious curse as the previous two. The story intertwines these characters' fates, as they each grapple with their own battles, both internal and external, against forces far greater than themselves. As they confront their destinies, the lines between gods, demons, and mortals blur, leading to a climactic confrontation where the true nature of power, revenge, and redemption is revealed.

In a galaxy where loyalty is a currency and betrayal comes at a cost, Broken Eclipse follows Larson Odell—a rogue smuggler with a sharp aim, a sharper tongue, and a reputation for getting the job done. Alongside his unconventional crew—a sarcastic tech genius, a war-weathered pilot, and an AI with more personality than she should—Larson takes high-risk jobs that keep him one step ahead of the law, the Syndicate, and his past. But when a seemingly routine data heist on the desert world of Kreith goes sideways, Larson stumbles upon a secret worth more than credits—a secret that could shake the balance of power in the underworld. With the Syndicate hunting him, old enemies resurfacing, and uneasy alliances forming, Larson and his crew must navigate treacherous space, outwit relentless pursuers, and decide just how much they’re willing to risk to stay free. As the Broken Eclipse races through the void, every decision inches them closer to fortune—or oblivion. In a universe where trust is as rare as an uncorrupted credit, Larson is about to learn that sometimes, the job isn't just about survival. Sometimes, it's about rewriting the rules.

In a world where guns are more than just weapons—they are legacies, crafted with secrets lost to time—one name stands above all: the Izumi Clan. Their legendary firearms, capable of supernatural feats, have been scattered across the land, each holding untold power. Haru Kisaragi, a wandering gunslinger with a sharp tongue and a sharper aim, embarks on a journey to collect the lost Izumi guns. Armed with a rifle that fires compressed air, a cocky attitude, and a thirst for adventure (and water), Haru roams the vast deserts, forgotten towns, and lawless territories. But legends attract danger. From bounty hunters and warlords to corrupt factions, everyone wants the Izumi guns for themselves.

Hell was waiting for him with open arms. And he ran straight into it along with his follow soldiers, listening to the orders of his superiors, Erhen and his squad went behind enemy lines. It was a suicide mission, with little chance of survival. But he did, and made it home. Only to have lost his son and his wife. It wasn't a roving band of bandits, or deserters, or even the enemy. It was the bastard Prince. However, as it was he couldn't do anything to him. Yet..

War casts its shadow over the Republic of Nuukormit. The sands of the Aemitan deserts bleed into the snowy lands, drowning them in anguish and despair. A Quneq commander, enslaved after failing to defend his homeland, must carve a path back from the farthest reaches of the world. To free his people, he will wield ice and steel—or perish in the attempt.

I fell into a crazy world.

Jasmine's War is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and survival. Jasmine, a resilient young woman living a quiet life on her family farm, is content with the simplicity of her world—until a mysterious soldier named Caden arrives, carrying the weight of a dangerous secret. As a deserter from the king’s army, Caden is a man on the run, haunted by his past and hunted by the king’s relentless soldiers. Seeking refuge, he finds solace in Jasmine’s kindness, and over time, the two form a bond that transcends the chaos of the world outside. But as their connection deepens, so does the danger surrounding them. With soldiers closing in and a treacherous war looming, Jasmine and Caden must prepare to defend their home and their love. As they fight to protect one another, their world is turned upside down by the harsh realities of survival. In the midst of war, they are forced to confront their deepest fears, the horrors of the battlefield, and the difficult choices that could change the course of their lives forever. In a story where trust is as fragile as peace and love can be as dangerous as any battle, Jasmine and Caden must navigate the thin line between hope and despair, knowing that the ultimate war may not be on the battlefield, but within their heart

After being set up, Ye Bei succumbed to his injuries and died. He awakened, only to realize that he had transmigrated into a python on a deserted island! In order to survive and avenge himself, Ye Bei began to evolve step by step from a small python. Now, placed in the Amazon jungle, death awaited him at every turn. Giant Pythons that could swallow the sky, Golden Beasts, massive dragons of old, real dragons…! And this was only just the beginning– Consuming prey triggered evolution. Hence, he continuously consumed prey to evolve even further! It didn’t matter if they were Captain America, the Hulk, Alien, Predator, Ultraman, Godzilla, Superman…

On the Great Land of China, forces clashed for the sake of supremacy and Bloodline Warriors ran amok; the conflict of the strong threatened to shatter heaven and earth. A young man named Lu Li—nothing more than a humble Coffin Carrier from the Northern Desert—came along with Lu Ling, his sister. The two were regarded as puny insects and bullied, but little did people know that Lu Li had the strongest Bloodline in him of them all. He mounted the most handsome of horses and drank the strongest of wines; He bedded the most beautiful of ladies and murdered the most hated of people; He told a huge lie and carried with him an ill-reputation undeserved; He traveled all by his lonesome and danced with devils; He had given his word that he would come back, that he would be strong. And it was because of this that she was still waiting in the city—alone.