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In a world where the dead cling to the living through malevolent spirits called *Shades*, 19-year-old **Jin Soel** harbors a cursed gift: he can resurrect the dead, but each act of defiance against death exacts a gruesome toll. A degenerative curse known as **the Rot** consumes his body, crumbling it piece by piece. Torn between desperation and guilt, Jin uses his power to dig up graves, seeking answers about his mother’s mysterious death years ago—and the monstrous Shade she became when he first unknowingly resurrected her. When Jin revives **Min-ah**, a murdered classmate, her soul erupts as a ferocious Shade, forcing him to destroy her corpse again to survive. Bloodied and crumbling, Jin is confronted by **Yuri**, a cryptic woman with one ghostly eye and a vial of temporary salvation. She drags him into the **Hollow Market**—a macabre underworld where the damned trade secrets, memories, and flesh. There, Jin learns Min-ah’s death was no random tragedy but part of a sinister *harvest* to breed powerful Shades. As Jin navigates this shadowy realm with Yuri—whose motives blur the line between ally and manipulator—he uncovers threads linking Min-ah’s murder to his mother’s past. But every resurrection Jin performs to unravel the truth accelerates the Rot, edging him closer to becoming one of the very monsters he hunts. With Shades growing stronger and his body failing, Jin must decide how much of himself he’s willing to lose to protect the living… and outrun the ghost of the mother he doomed to eternal torment. **Dark, visceral, and morally tangled**, *Bleeding Shadows* weaves a tale of cursed power, haunted legacies, and the price of clinging to those already gone. Perfect for fans of *Chainsaw Man*’s existential grit and *The Girl from the Other Side*’s eerie melancholy.

“I don't like judging people, but sometimes I can't help it. I don't like talking behind people's backs, but sometimes I do. I just want to live a good life, but sometimes I can't.” Love, Betrayal, Blood, but not Hatred. Only cold revenge, and a son to complete the family. "D" Section, a nonexistent military unit. "D" for dark, "D" for depth, "D"... for death. It demanded no attachment, and Daemon sacrificed love for it. Years later, the death of his teammates made him feel that he had done enough for the country, so he came back to the city he grew in. But can what has been forsaken be gained back? Because now Evelyn, the one to have breathed vitality in his numb, orphaned heart, had her own life, and a little boy calling her mother. And while he left his life full of dead bodies behind, did that life really let him go? From the ashes, will it love or... ? _ _ _ First draft of characters image on my discord, a channel for fans to get together: https://discord.com/invite/C86EJvCJdd Comment and review, don't forget.

The Super-Dimensional Game has descended upon Blue Star. Everyone can enter the game and obtain a World Fragment, becoming a deity and leading their tribe to conquer all directions, even conquering the alternate world. Fortunately, Logan, who transmigrated here, has a Drop System. Whether it's him or his subordinates, they can all receive drops after victory. [Log: Your believers have defeated the wolf pack. Drop: Bond—"Wolf Pack"] [Log: Your believers have defeated the Sun Elves. Drop: Bloodline—"Child of the Sun"] [Log: Your believers have defeated the Wild Angels. Drop: Primal Divinity!] [Log: Your believers have defeated the Void Evil God. Drop:...] Starting from the lowest bloodline quality Goblin, Logan embarks on a path of dominance filled with blood and fire.

 Steady beeps of a heart monitor.  The sterile scent of antiseptic.   The weight of my own weakness pressing down on me.  My body had failed me.  My time had run out. And yet… I still existed.  The pain of my body—gone.  The sterile scent of antiseptic—gone.  The weight of my own weakness—gone. No… it wasn’t gone. Rather, this time, it was replaced—not with weakness, but with something else.  Power. Not my own.  Something different. Something unknown. Something I had only just become aware of. But before I could comprehend it, I was already a target— under attack, with no choice but to defend myself.

Zane Thaleward has always lived in the shadow of his powerful family. Born into the famous Thaleward clan, known for their unbeatable magic barriers and legendary sealing spells, Zane is a disappointment. With the lowest potential ever recorded in the family, he’s been labeled the weakest - a title he can’t escape. Now in his third year at the prestigious Arcana Magic Academy, Zane struggles to survive among proud nobles and talented students who look down on him. Bullied and ignored, he feels trapped in a life where he’s expected to fail.

Watch out, the protagonist is a man, a man, a man! Zero sex change in this light novel! Associated Names: "Although I Devote To Play the Role of the Villain, Everyone Thinks That I’m a Tsundere", "I Have an Evil Sister Who Wants To Invade the World Every Day", "The Plot Is Getting More and More Strange, and I’m Scared by the Way the Heroines Look at Me", "I Will Kill You if You Say I’m a Tsundere Again", "The System Goes on Strike? I Go on Strike Too!", "Today Everyone’s Friendship Is Also Deteriorating", "The Heroines Are Helpless, and Only I Can Save the World", "I’m Forced To Have Several Daughters, When Will You Let Me Go?"

Thrown into an unfamiliar medieval world with nothing but his wits and a cryptic Survival System, a man awakens in the filth-ridden alleys of a ruthless kingdom. Unlike the heroes of countless legends, he possesses no overpowered skills, no divine blessings—just the brutal reality of survival. With hunger gnawing at his stomach and danger lurking at every corner, he must navigate a world where the strong rule and the weak are discarded. His Adaptive Growth skill grants no shortcuts—only hard-earned progress through pain, struggle, and sheer determination. As war brews between noble houses, mercenaries thrive, and criminals prey on the desperate, he must learn to fight, adapt, and outthink those who seek to crush him. With no past to cling to and no destiny to guide him, he carves his own path—one battle, one lesson, and one choice at a time. Survive. Adapt. Rise. In a world that refuses to give second chances, he must make his own.

En un oscuro mundo navega la magia y la espada en un vals de potencia y ambición. La Academia Elysium se alza torre al cielo, donde se templan los elegidos en magos y guerreros extraordinarios. Ambos, nobles como plebeyos se unen para ocupar un lugar en las clases prestigiosas, sometidos a retos que ponen a prueba tanto sus talentos como esfuerzos. Nuestro personaje, muerto miserablemente despierta, reencarnando en una realidad antes escrita por el mismo. ¿El problema? Esta novela la escribió hace mas de 10 años y apenas recuerda, nada, por si fuera poco, parece que en esta historia... Los dioses no lo respaldan....

This story revolves around a girl named Lilly who has been betrayed by her family, her best friend and her fiancé, Rayan for many years now. Even after years, things have not turned better for Lilly who was kidnapped by a stranger, Aaron after her family was thrown out of their position by her grandfather. Aaron may be a good person in front of society, a gentleman, a billionaire but reality is far from what they say. In reality, Aaron comes from a family that indulges in both the business world and the mafia world. After years of suffering and dying for unknown reasons in one lifetime, Lilly was pulled back in time but this time she decided to use her past life memory and take revenge on people who did wrong to her for years. She decides to go back to college and take back what was rightfully hers. Will Lilly be successful in taking her revenge? and who is Aaron? why did he kidnap her? And most importantly who killed her?

Cassian Vale was a hero—celebrated, trusted, and utterly betrayed. Accused of treason against the empire he once swore to protect, he was sentenced to death by fire, his body reduced to embers before the eyes of thousands. But death does not claim him. Buried beneath the ashes of his own execution, Cassian wakes in a ruined husk of a body, alive but forever burned. The world has moved on, his name whispered only in curses, his memory fading like smoke. Yet, something else lingers within him—a presence, a hunger, a power that should not exist. As he returns to the empire’s capital in search of answers, Cassian uncovers a horrifying truth: he is not the first to suffer this fate. Every emperor before him met the same fiery end, only to vanish without a trace. Their souls, twisted and bound to the empire, whisper to him in the dark, guiding him toward a destiny steeped in blood and ruin. But the deeper he digs, the less human he becomes. His body no longer obeys mortal laws, his reflection moves when he does not, and the world itself seems to bend around his will. He is evolving—but into what? Now, Cassian stands at a crossroads: Unravel the ancient curse binding the empire’s rulers to a fate worse than death. Burn the throne that betrayed him and forge a new path, no matter the cost. Succumb to the monstrous power rising within him and take his place as the true god of the fallen. In a world where history is written in fire and blood, Cassian Vale will either be its final ruler… or its executioner.

A king reincarnated into a new world dominated by magic, This is a story of myths and tales, a story of knowledge. Knowledge is Key!

In the nation of Avrael, power is both a blessing and a curse. Sixteen-year-old Ayato Daath, a poor orphan, had always hoped to live unnoticed in the shadows of the city. But when he is forced to undergo The Rite of Manifestation, the ritual that determines one’s magical potential, his worst fear comes true—he is an Elite. Now torn from the only life he’s ever known, Ayato is thrust into a brutal world of magic, bloodshed, and treacherous politics. In a society where the strong prey on the weak, where rival factions scheme in the dark, and where a single misstep could mean death, Ayato must quickly learn one thing—adapt, or perish. And one thing Ayato already knows is that in Avrael, only the ruthless survive.

The reclusive Peak Master Fu Ran held onto a simple wish, a fleeting hope that the man of ̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶d̶r̶e̶a̶m̶s̶ his nightmares, would have stayed in his dreams! Since a young age, Fu Ran had been plagued by prophetic visions of his own demise at the hands of a tyrant emperor, but he had managed to keep some semblance of self with a simple fact: dreams couldn't kill you. But what happens when conjured fears become real? When they exist outside sleep? Fu Ran must struggle with learning to deal with an unwanted presence in his day-to-day life as he discovers that there's far more to this tyrant emperor than he first thought.

A calm and timeless smile, a beautiful and intelligent woman, brothers who swear to follow him to the death. Wherever the blade points, nothing can withstand. In the underworld, the officialdom, terrorist organizations, and the Golden Triangle, his legends are left everywhere... Watch how an ordinary urban commoner turns the tables on fate, defeats enemies, breaks through difficult situations, and builds a life of glory and wealth!

Title: Whispers in the Ashes Blurb: In a crumbling city ruled by secrets and bloodlines, Alina Voss is desperate to escape her family’s criminal empire. But when her father’s enemies close in, she's forced into an uneasy alliance with the one man she’s sworn to hate—Dante Corvin, the dark prince of a rival syndicate. Ruthless, enigmatic, and dangerously alluring, Dante offers her protection, but at a cost that could shatter her soul. As desire ignites between them, betrayal simmers beneath the surface. In a world where trust is a death sentence, love might be the most dangerous game of

Amanda thought she had it all, until the world literally ended. In her naivety, Her fiancé and best friend manipulated, stole her supplies, betrayed her, and left her to die. Moments later, she was torn apart by the undead, her last thoughts filled with rage and regret. Then, she woke up. Three months before the apocalypse... 3 months before it all went to hell. With the knowledge of the world's collapse and the new world system that will soon descend, Amanda has one mission: Survive. Thrive. And make her betrayers suffer. But survival isn't so simple. The gods are watching, and Earth is their own twisted game, and Amanda is just another pawn, unless she plays her cards right. Amanda must outthink, outfight, and outlast everything this collapse has installed for earth. Because in this apocalypse, the only thing deadlier than the monsters… are the humans. Will Amanda carve out her place in this new world or will she be erased along with it?

Nate never expected to wake up in a world he once played. Years ago, his colleague Aria invited him to try a strategy game where players built and expanded their kingdoms. He played, enjoyed it, and eventually moved on. But when he sees a news article about the game’s explosion in popularity, he barely gives it a second thought. He wakes up the following day in an unfamiliar room—with Aria beside him. The village outside is barely surviving. Resources are scarce, the people are wary, and the system offers only one rule: Grow or be erased. With nothing but their knowledge of the game and their wits, they must build from nothing—expanding their land, recruiting key figures, and navigating a world where NPCs now think for themselves. But they are not alone. Others like them have been thrown into this world, scattered across vast lands, each holding the same goal—conquest. Nations will rise, betrayals will unfold, and every decision is a gamble between power and survival. This is not a game anymore. This is war.

"Dead men don’t stay dead... unless they’re forgotten." Once, Dominic "Dom" Ricci was the untouchable kingpin of the underworld—a man whose empire stretched across neon-lit streets and shadowy alleys. But betrayal cuts deeper than bullets, and when Dom's trusted right-hand man, Vincent "Vinnie" Costa, orchestrates his downfall, everything he built comes crashing down in a storm of blood and fire. Now, presumed dead by the city he once ruled, Dom emerges from the shadows—not as a victim, but as a predator. With nothing left to lose, he begins to rebuild his empire, one dangerous move at a time. Recruiting allies old and new, navigating shifting loyalties, and unraveling a web of deceit that runs deeper than anyone imagined, Dom wages war against the man who stole his throne—and the corrupt system that let it happen. In this game of power, every step forward could be his last. As alliances fracture, secrets unravel, and enemies close in, Dom must decide what kind of ruler he wants to be: ruthless or redeemed. Because in a world where loyalty is currency and betrayal is inevitable, even kings can fall. And sometimes, rising again means burning brighter—or burning everything to ashes. Betrayal sparks the flame. Power fuels the fire. In the Empire of Ashes, survival is the only rule.

After an unexpected death, a man finds himself reborn in a world completely unlike his own. Trapped in the body of an infant, he must navigate a new life in a medieval society where magic is real. Unable to act, he observes—learning the language, the customs, and most importantly, the existence of magic within himself. As he slowly uncovers the rules of this unfamiliar world, one thing becomes clear: if magic is real, he has to understand it.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

The Black Hole of Eternity explores themes of identity, fate, and the unpredictability of time in a compelling combination of action, philosophy, and cosmic terror. In the first novel of the Paradox Infusion series, the lines separating time, fate, and gods are blurred in a struggle for dominance over existence itself.

Discord: https://discord.gg/XuCwbVEh Nevalis, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Phillirion, thought of nobles as the ones he read about in books. A noble title did not mean money or power, but rather had deeper, higher values symbolizing responsibility and honor, for those who lived with the saying "with power comes responsibility ".  But when Nevalis went out into the world, he did not find it as he had imagined. Reality hit him in the face. Those bastards aren't nobles! Who do they think they are? They tarnished the noble title! They don't deserve that title anymore!" "I will be a true nobleman, a nobleman of all the nobles who have passed this world!" Nevalis seeks to truly redefine nobility, to fulfill his dream of becoming a true nobleman, more noble than all those who held the title before him. The plot revolves around his personal journey, which brings a combination of suffering, sacrifices, and ascent towards his goal, in the face of a cruel world full of illusions and deviations. The novel combines the profound lessons of honor and responsibility, and the challenges faced by humans in their quest for perfection.

"A world where magic and demonic forces have been locked in an ancient struggle... A boy who only seeks companionship, yet fate has written a different path for him." Ru Kiro’s life takes a sudden turn when he leaves school behind. Was it his own choice, or was there something more at play? In a place where hidden battles between magic and darkness rage on, the truth is never as it seems. Is the world witnessing reality, or just a fragment of a much larger game? "When devils, magic, and humanity collide—who will emerge victorious?"

~ Rowena "My ancestors stood shoulder to shoulder with the founders of Glenmorvane, centuries ago. Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, my family and I have been reduced to nothing more than hunted prey, subjected to unimaginable torture and brutality. My kind has been all but exterminated, and my sister was burned alive at the stake. Consumed by a burning desire for vengeance, I now live for one purpose alone: to unleash my wrath upon the world that wronged me, one devastating spell at a time." ~ Emris "We're the blighters responsible for the utter misery and suffering that's ravaging the globe, old chap. I've got everything one could possibly desire - wealth, power, the whole shebang. And yet, my dear, all I seem to be hankering after is... you. I daresay you must be wondering why on earth I've chosen to spare your life. Why I haven't, shall we say, indulged in your... particular brand of sustenance. Well, my dear, it's quite simple really. There's something dashedly special about you, and soon you’ll find out." ~ Irene "I'm so... done. I should've ended it all when I had the chance. But no, I hesitated. And now... now I'm paying the price. We've always been prey to them, and I'm no exception. I'm just a fragile, foolish, complicated thing... and I'm so tired of fighting. Tired of running. Tired of being hunted. I can’t wait for him to kill me and task my body with the rest… I’m exhausted

A choice was given—one power, one path. Shadow or Flame. In that fleeting moment, he made his decision, never questioning what became of the path left untaken. He walks the world now, bound to the power he chose, facing trials that test the very fabric of his soul. Yet, a lingering dread follows him, an unshakable omen of something—someone—waiting at the end of his journey. When that moment comes, the truth is not what he imagined. The battle he feared is unlike any other, defying the very nature of fate itself. Because some choices are never truly left behind. Some echoes refuse to fade. And in the end, the greatest enemy he will ever face… is one he should have never met.

In a world where desire is power, Selene Valtoria, a fallen noblewoman, is cursed with a body that no man can resist and a mind sharper than any blade. Betrayed, sold into slavery, and forced into submission, she awakens an ancient, forbidden magic that allows her to turn the tables on those who seek to use her. Now, with lust as her greatest weapon, Selene must navigate a world where men crave her, women envy her, and enemies fear her. But as she walks the path of seduction and destruction, she must choose—consume the world in passion and vengeance, or surrender to a love that threatens to tame her darkness.

Seven Months Ago "I’m tired of this woman!" Edward’s voice thundered through the hall. "I love someone else. I don’t want to be with her anymore!" "Why?" Ruby’s voice trembled, barely above a whisper. "Why are you saying this?" She clutched his hand, desperation flickering in her eyes. "It was a mistake, not a marriage." On her 21st birthday, divorce papers were tossed in her face by the man she once loved—her childhood sweetheart, her husband. --- Seven Months Later "You’re quite arrogant." Ruby frowned at the man before her. Alaric Hawthorne smirked, hands in his pockets. "Sometimes, arrogance in love is necessary." She, the resolute village chief. He, the unyielding county executive. What would their clash ignite? --- The Wedding Day "Ruby, please! I’m sorry. Don’t leave me!" Edward knelt, desperation etched across his face. Ruby, standing in a wedding dress, met his gaze—cold and unmoved. "Sorry, Mr. Edward," Alaric Hawthorne stepped beside her, a knowing smile on his lips. "You see, my bride and I have somewhere to be."

*Kieran Alaric was a survivor in a world of ash and blood—a man who clawed his way to the top through betrayal and sacrifice. But when his death marks the end of Earth’s final battle, he wakes up in the past, trapped in the frail body of a dying man. Armed with memories of an apocalypse yet to come, Kieran must outsmart an indifferent world, build alliances, and prepare for Judgment Day. But as he digs deeper into the cause of humanity’s downfall, he uncovers a terrifying truth: he wasn’t the only one sent back in time. In a world teetering on the edge of annihilation, where blood powers the strongest and betrayal runs deep, Kieran must fight not just to survive—but to rewrite destiny itself.