Lomba Chip

In the Ashen Reach, a cursed wasteland of black dunes and ember-storms, Torv “Ash” Kren runs alone, hauling glowing ember-shards in a battered sled. Once a raider, he quit when his crew torched innocence—now he trades magic fuel for water, machete chipped, coat patched, one job from death. An ember-storm cracks his sled—shards spill—when Lysa “Ember” Vey stumbles from the haze, half-dead, clutching a red-hot Core Ember worth a fortune or a grave. Lysa’s an ash-witch—bends shards into fire-blades, hunted by warlord Krax for a 10,000-shard bounty. She offers Torv 2,000 to run her to the Free Drift, rebel camp past the Dune Wall—or leave him dry in the sand. Torv’s gut says ditch her—warlord’s hounds close—but her ember buys time, and his Ash Runner Sense wakes: kills earn miles, power grows. They trek—raiders bleed, storms burn—Torv’s machete sings (+500 miles, Dune Dash), Lysa’s fire cuts deep. Krax’s dogs tear closer—ember-teeth glint—when the Core cracks, whispering: “Free me, claim all.” Truth hits: Lysa’s bounty’s fake—Krax wants the Core that cursed the Reach. Torv’s past crew died for it—he’s bound to the ash. Miles climb (Ash Veil, 1,000)—lungs scar, Lysa’s shard burns her grip. At the Dune Wall, Krax looms—Torv carves, Lysa flares—Core shatters, Reach shakes. Warlord falls—shards rain—but Torv’s ash-coated, Lysa’s bleeding. A new ember glows west—next run calls. Grind, fire, survival—will Torv and Lysa outrun the curse, or burn in it?

Han Donghyun, a ruthless multi-billionaire, raised his five children with the belief that freedom of choice came with the responsibility to face the consequences of their actions. His family is fragmented, with each child following a distinct path in life. His eldest son, Han Jae Soo, disappeared after his mother's death, leaving home never to return. The other children have risen to prominence in their respective fields: Han Taejin is the CEO of Vera Cosmetics, Han Jihyun owns a popular food chain, Kang Saeri is a top actress, and Han Sungjun, the youngest, was once a celebrated Olympic athlete. But at 18, he mysteriously vanished before a major competition in Moscow. Now, 15 years later, Sungjun has transformed into the leader of the Global Underworld, Pavel, and the founder of Egmor Group, a private tech empire valued at 500 billion dollars. To the public, he is merely a legal consultant for Egmor, but behind the scenes, he has a morally complex identity. From rigging elections in the developed countries to providing life-saving medical supplies to war-torn countries, Pavel had a hand in all. Upon hearing of his father's death, Sungjun returns home, reuniting with his siblings and taking on the role of a manager for his sister Saeri while secretly solving the family's problems from the shadows. Meanwhile, a covert organization relentlessly hunts for the Quantum AGI chip he possesses in his bionic eye—an incredibly powerful technology that could make the world dance in his hands.

Terra II, a world divided into seven vast plates by the mirror, where endless deserts and black zones carve through the land. It is a place haunted by horrors from beyond existence and nightmares birthed from within. Year 1635 of the Common Era, an age where the very idea of happiness has been left behind. Here, no story begins with joy, and none end with peace. One mistake—a wrong word, a fleeting gesture—can seal your fate before you even realize it. At the heart of this desolate world is Sera, a woman whose life has been defined by loss. Her parents, ones she knew little of, were replaced by strangers in the aftermath of tragedy—only to lose them too. In a world so unrelenting, where trust is a fragile illusion and loyalty is a fleeting dream, how long can one endure before breaking? Seraniti fights not because she wants to, but because there is no other choice. Every decision she makes chips away at what remains of her conscious, yet the alternative is worse: surrendering to the darkness that threatens to consume her and everything she holds dear. Terra II offers no promises, only pain—but even in the face of an inevitable end, Seraniti stands, battered and unyielding, daring to face the horrors and make her choice, if only to survive one more day.

Joseph, a man from the modern world and an assassin, took on a mission to kill a target. After successfully completing the job and attempting to escape, he was killed by another assassin for greed. However, fate—or perhaps someone meddling—reincarnated him into a novel he had read before the mission. Now reborn as an EXTRA in the story, he finds himself in the role of a maid. This is the journey of a once-man, now a woman, in a dangerous world with his/her A.I CHIP. *********************************** [A Gender Bender Story] ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷

In countless worlds, mysterious doors appear, leading to an ordinary-looking convenience store. That is, until you see who’s inside. An immortal cultivator ponders over instant noodles flavor, an ancient demon sips a cola, and a primordial beast carefully holds a bag of potato chips. Beings who could shake the heavens stand quietly in line, waiting their turn. At the counter, a young man scans their purchases. No one knows where he came from, but all understand one thing. In this store, rules must be followed. Welcome to the Dimensional Convenience Store, where even the greatest existences must check the price before they buy. — Releasing: Mon to Fri 1-2 chapters. Sat and Sun 2-3 chapters.

A revolutionary cultivation system: Elixirs transformed into data streams, sword techniques fused with cyberpunk aesthetics—where cultivation and technology collide, unleashing cataclysmic energy! A power struggle brewing beneath the surface: Ancient martial clans, paranormal organizations, enigmatic cults… Cultivators are no longer seekers of immortality but living keys fought over by all factions! A thrilling adventure of stark contrasts: A cold and aloof sword immortal paired with a high-intelligence female agent, and a legendary treasure of the cultivation world that turns out to be a mysterious chip capable of unlocking the genetic code. This isn’t just about cultivation—it’s a battle for the survival of civilization itself. Will you be the next to shatter the void?

What was worse than death itself? Well it was dying knowing that no one would miss you, knowing that your death was a favour to everyone you ever knew. This was exactly how I felt the day I died. I was the love child of the Eclipse Alpha King, in a time where the mate bond was considered sacred, a child born out of wedlock was nothing short of sacrilegious... 'It was his fault, he loved someone other than his mate...' 'It was his fault, he had carnal knowledge of a human woman.' 'It was all his fault, my only crime was being born out of his lust.' But why was that Alpha King father of mine perfectly safe, while I was hated, scorned and blamed for everything instead? Why did I have to be my father's bargaining chip, used to achieve his goals? Why could I not get a rejection like everyone else but was instead murdered by my own mate? Why was I killed before I even had a chance to live? I had a thousand questions and yet there was no one to answer and this was exactly how I died... So why then did my eyes flutter open to that day, a month before my death? Was it because of my little secret? A secret I will tell no one else but you... From the title of my tale, you must think I am an omega wolf... No, you got it wrong... I am not an Omega wolf, I am an Alpha wolf and my name is Omega. ~Second Book in the Werewolf Rebirth Series. *Not a prequel or sequel to 'The Alpha King's Nemesis', both books are not related save for the world setting and Werewolf Rebirth concept. *Cover art sourced from the internet, all credits to the original artist.*

Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

Leon Striker was just another broke, lazy high schooler, tired of his boring daily routine—until a mysterious man handed him a strange game disc and a mysterious chip. Without thinking much, he loaded the game, clicked ‘YES’ on the screen, and in the next moment… He was sucked into the game itself! Now trapped in Isekai World, a fantasy realm with airships, towering castles, and a massive HUD system, Leon discovers something shocking—a cheat code has been activated just for him! But there’s a catch—his class and skills are unknown, and the only way to grow stronger is by completing the system’s challenges. Thrown into his first battle against a swarm of goblins, Leon must quickly adapt or be deleted—permanently. With only his wits, a mysterious system as his guide, and a growing suspicion that this ‘game’ might be more than it seems, Leon sets out on a journey filled with overpowered enemies, hidden secrets, and a destiny beyond imagination. But one question remains—is this really just a game… or a real isekai world?

Luo Huian adalah yang paling cantik, kuat, dan narsistik——- Potong! Potong! Potong! Ambil dua, dan ulangi. Luo Huian adalah yang paling cantik, kuat, dan bijaksana yang abadi dalam alam kedamaian dan harmoni. Kedua ayahnya sangat menyayanginya, dan dia memiliki banyak sumber daya dan pil. Kehidupannya sempurna. Namun, kehidupan sempurnanya berakhir tiba-tiba ketika Luo Huian, seorang abadi yang bertanggung jawab membawa kedamaian bagi mereka yang telah mencapai akhir dan kehabisan keyakinan—— Menyaksikan seorang pria melompat dari gedung. Karena kepercayaannya yang kaku dan rasa keadilannya, dia tidak menyelamatkan si pengganggu. Sayangnya, pria tersebut adalah anak dari surga. Kehilangan nyawanya membawa masalah tak terbatas dalam kehidupan Luo Huian dan dia dihukum oleh surga. Dia dikirim ke dunia manusia di mana dia harus menyelamatkan setidaknya lima ratus orang dengan menyelamatkan nyawa mereka ketika mereka berada di ujung akal sehat mereka. Untuk seorang abadi ini adalah pekerjaan yang mudah, bukan? Salah. Neneknya mengirim Luo Huian ke dunia di mana Batu Kegelapan telah menciptakan kekacauan. Binatang dan monster dilahirkan oleh Batu Kegelapan yang menghisap setiap ons kebahagiaan dari manusia. Dunia ini didominasi oleh pemburu yang dapat membunuh binatang dengan kekuatan yang telah mereka bangkitkan. Dan di dunia yang kejam ini, Luo Huian mendapat bagian yang paling buruk. Dia bangun dalam tubuh pemburu kelas-F! Sialan. Jika itu belum cukup buruk, pemilik sebelumnya telah mengakui kepada sepupu perempuannya dan diusir dari keluarga. Ganda katak dalam pot panas. Dengan tidak sedikit pun uang di sakunya Luo Huian keluar untuk menyelesaikan misinya. Tapi apa yang akan terjadi ketika Luo Huian yang adalah pemburu kelas-F membasmi Glooms and Hollows kelas-Z yang bahkan pemburu kelas-S pun tidak bisa? Lihat dia melawan bahaya dan pada saat yang sama menyelamatkan nyawa orang-orang. Tapi dalam misi kecil ini, ada halangan kecil —— Tiga godaan yang memikat. *********** Melawan godaan ambil 1: “MMPH,” Luo Huian mendorong mer yang telah menekannya ke tempat tidur sambil duduk di pinggangnya. "Turun." “Saya tidak bisa,” jawab Qi Yongrui saat dia melepas bajunya. “Ayah Shun bilang dia iri dengan Paman Wang. Dia juga ingin memeluk cucu. Jadi, istri ayo kita kerja keras malam ini, oke?” Luo Huian: Tuhanku selamatkan aku, aku adalah perempuan tanpa keinginan! **** Melawan godaan ambil 2: “Menurutmu dia tampan?” tanya Fan Meilin kepada wanita yang berdiri di sebelahnya. Meski dia yang memenangkan perlombaan dan piala, istrinya malah melihat mer lain. “Ya tentu,” Luo Huian, yang merupakan penikmat keindahan, segera setuju. “Tapi mengapa kamu bertanya?” Mata Fan Meilin berkilat saat dia tersenyum pada Luo dan mendekatkan tubuhnya sambil berbisik di telinganya, “Dia mungkin tampak tampan tapi saya adalah pengendara yang lebih baik. Tidak hanya di jalur tapi juga di tempat tidur, apakah kamu mau mencoba sayang?” Luo Huian: Lawan godaan! Biaya apa pun! Saya adalah wanita berhati baja. ***** Melawan godaan ambil 3: “Apakah ini perlu?” tanya Luo Huian saat duduk di sofa, menonton mer melacak jarinya di lengkungan tubuhnya sambil dia duduk hanya dengan pakaian renang modern. Mer itu mengangguk saat dia menulis di notepad kecilnya, “Saya perlu melacak setiap inci kulit Anda untuk menciptakan karya terbaik saya, jadi jangan bergerak.” Setelah selesai menulis, dia menyerahkan notepad kepada Luo Huian, jarinya menyentuh lekukan dada, pinggangnya dan ——— Luo Huian: Kesucianku berada dalam risiko besar! ** Fl yang berusaha melakukan segalanya untuk menyelamatkan kesuciannya dari diambil karena itu akan memperlambat kultivasinya X Mls yang berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk merebutnya darinya. *********** Peringatan pemicu: meskipun buku ini diatur dalam pengaturan komedi, mungkin ada beberapa topik yang tidak nyaman yang akan membahas depresi dan kesepian. ***********

"Buku baru 'Dimarahi sebagai Bintang Kematian, Semua Orang Besar di Ibu Kota Berlomba-lomba Memanjakanku' sekarang tersedia!" Dikenal juga dengan "Era Kebangkitan: Menjadi Kaya dengan Sistem Check-In." [Protagonis wanita berkekuatan fisik luar biasa vs protagonis pria yang dendam, sinis, dan elegan] Setelah terjadi ledakan laboratorium, Lin Tang kembali ke era miskin itu dan terikat dengan sistem check-in. Sebelum dia sempat mengklaim paket hadiah pemula, tunangannya yang penuh percaya diri, datang untuk membatalkan pertunangan mereka. Alasannya, dia akan mendapatkan pekerjaan tetap. Lin Tang menatap pria biasa yang penuh keyakinan itu, membuka bibir merahnya sedikit dan berkata, "...putuskan saja!" Kurang dari sebulan kemudian, tunangan lamanya dipecat karena suatu alasan. Lin Tang berjalan-jalan di kabupaten dan menjadi pejabat eksekutif di Stasiun Penyiaran di Pabrik Tekstil. OS internal mantan tunangan: Apakah sudah terlambat untuk rujuk sekarang? - Waktu itu keras! Walaupun dimanja tiga kakak laki-lakinya dan orang tuanya, segala sesuatu dari makanan hingga kain bahkan sabun memerlukan kupon... Bahkan hidup hemat tidak bisa meredakan kondisi menyedihkan itu. Melihat bubur hitam dalam mangkuk, Lin Tang terdiam, “......” Untungnya, dia memiliki sistem! Butuh sesuatu? Cukup check-in untuk mendapatkannya. - Bertahun-tahun kemudian. Seorang pria tampan memandang istrinya yang lembut dengan kulit putih, berhasil menahan ekspresi seriusnya saat berkata, “Saya dengar kamu bisa melumpuhkan babi hutan hanya dengan dua pukulan?” Mata Lin Tang berkilauan, jari-jarinya dengan lembut memberi tekanan, dan Stoples Enamel di tangannya berubah bentuk. Dia menjawab dengan serius, “Omong kosong! Jangan percaya rumor-rumor itu. Kita orang beradab dan tidak bisa sebiadab itu!”

When your blade dulls, edges chipped by claw and shadow, will you swing or let it fall? In a slum choked by red cracks and fog, a boy wields a broken sword—jagged, unyielding, all he has. Three days from power, a whisper tempts: “Fix it. Break them.” Friends bleed, the steel trembles, yet he grips tighter. The World Tree watches, its roots deep in every soul, promising growth—but for whose gain? In a cosmos of veiled strings and devouring silence, his fight defies fate. A fractured edge, a stubborn will—will it cut, or shatter?

Aris Thorne, the most brilliant mind of the interstellar era, dies due to a sinister scheme. After his death, he finds himself in a new world, where his mutated AI chip follows him to a world filled with wizards. In this world, morality, kindness, mercy, and innocence are seen as weaknesses that can lead to death. Follow his journey as he strives to reach the pinnacle of this new world.

In the year 22088, Earth is a fractured shadow of its former self. World War III reshaped the continents and erased 7% of life, leaving behind devastation-and discovery. From the ruins, a mysterious figure unlocked the power to merge magic and technology, forever altering the course of humanity. Now, traditional weapons are obsolete. Instead, nations wield an army of "mages"-individuals enhanced with brain-implanted chips at the age of 18, capable of wielding devastating power. They are no longer just soldiers or weapons. They are the new nuclear arsenal, a force so potent they have become both humanity's greatest threat and its most precarious safeguard. As the world teeters on the edge of a new kind of destruction. Nations cling to an uneasy cold war, with mages standing as the only deterrent against total annihilation. But how long can this delicate balance hold before the scales tip?

The souls, naturally born good, forged in the smithy dubbed reality eventually turns evil or chipped can be healed with a mysterious blend of alchemy, plague and some stupid heroics.

 The flickering neon sign of the Crimson Dragon casino reflected in the oily puddle at my feet, the smell of synth-noodles and desperation thick in the air. I flipped the platinum coin – not currency, but a memory chip containing Luna’s digitized consciousness – and caught it with a practiced flick of the wrist. Victor owed me more than just money; he owed me *her*. Tonight, I collect. And if the rumors about his new "bio-engineered enforcers" were true, tonight’s payment would be in blood. 

Abigail is the daughter of a once proud but now dying pack, a pack that would do anything to restore their position amongst the greatest packs once again. But luckily for them, Abigail catches the attention of Darius, alpha of the most powerful and dangerous pack in America. She is at once given to him as a bargaining chip more so than a bride, as a means to cement her pack's relationship with that of Darius'. Now Abigail will have to survive this prison she calls a marriage to the monster wolf Darius, while also trying to suppress her feelings for her true mate Elias. But this is easier said than done, because amidst finding the secrets to her past, and plotting with her true mate to escape and bring down Darius, she will find herself bearing feelings towards him, and learn everything to be more complex than she initially thought. And it all starts with Abigail trying to make Darius fall for her. "I don't know how you got that idea into your pretty head, but Darius doesn't fall in love." "There's a first time for everything." "A first time huh?" Darius' voice echoes into my ears. "You have two months to make me fall for you. But if you fail, I'll kill your best friend Rosemary, her mate, and every member of your pack."

In the year 2139, the world changed. Fundamentally and irrevocably. Everything happened too quickly. The sky cracked like an egg and armored dinosaur-like monsters lurched out of the fissure. The split, though small at first, quickly widened. Within a few short hours, these beasts had overrun the world. Countries, even those who had been enemies for centuries, sounded a global alarm. Political differences were cast aside as humans scrambled to find a solution—any solution—to what became known as the Great Disaster 1.0. Human experimentations began, first in reluctance, then in earnest. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, failure rates remained high. Desperate for results, global authorities started turning a blind eye to how experimental subjects were sourced. Countless victims were kidnapped and trafficked to state-run laboratories. Shi Tian was but one of them. But unlike those who died nameless, in pain, and unrecognizable, he had the fortune of surviving after being injected with humanity’s last hope—an integrated chip. Except… the chip remained dormant. It seemed that certain circumstances must be met before the chip could be activated. What those circumstances were, even the scientists in charge could not answer.

Which man would ever allow a woman to become an alpha? The answer is simple—none. Their pride is at stake here. Born into a realm where women are nothing more than bargaining chips for power, traded, discarded, and abused by men, Evelynne has seen the brutal reality of her world. She has watched women suffer, their lives treated as mere exchange in the endless struggle for dominance among packs including her useless father. Now, with her father on his deathbed to everyone’s delight, the position of alpha should rightfully be hers. If only she were a man. But as a woman, she is expected to be nothing more than the next piece in a political marriage—a pawn for false peace. However Evelynne swore she can’t be a pawn for these old geezers to take away her right from her. She has trained for this moment since the day she understood her fate, and she refuses to accept it. Defying the law which had been before her grandfather was born means declaring war—not just against her father’s pack, where she should have been the rightful heir, but against the entire Thalvion realm. But that has been her plan from the start anyway, she knew declaring her intentions would mean conflict and the bloodshed would be inevitable won’t stop her tussling for the throne. A woman leading a pack? Unthinkable. A woman demanding power? Scandalous. But Evelynne is ready to show them just how dangerous she can be as a woman whom they had thought was only for breeding children and the satisfaction of pleasure for them. Can anyone stop her quest for the throne?

A simple daughter of a Baron, Silvia is sold into a marriage with a sickly duke—a union that proves devastating when the duke dies immediately after the wedding, branding her with the cursed title of widow. If that weren’t enough, her brother-in-law harbors lustful desires for her, insisting she become his mistress. Desperate to escape the gilded prison of the palace, Silvia’s every attempt at freedom is met with increasing hostility, chipping away at her sanity. Her spirit wanes as the walls close in, and hope feels like a distant dream. But then, her life takes a sinister turn when she crosses paths with someone she wishes she never had. Will Silvia ever find happiness again? Will she reunite with her true love, or will the merciless beasts of society consume her, piece by piece? (Warning: May contain Themes such as R*pe, Sui*ide, Prostitu*on)

What happens when you discover an advanced artificial intelligent lifeform, capable of moulding the entire world underneath its will? Well, if you're Commander Jurren Zachary Lynch, you get a public beheading, betrayal by your best friends, and a grand finale courtesy of a self-destructing chip in your brain. No matter though, since death? It's not quite as permanent as it used to be... Welcome to the Beyond Universe.

Synopsis Carlos, the cold and ruthless CEO known as “The Demon,” has no room for emotions in his meticulously controlled world. Evelyn, a spirited yet down-on-her-luck heiress, has been left homeless and penniless after her stepmother’s betrayal stripped her of everything. Their paths collide when Carlos presents Evelyn with a chilling ultimatum: a three-month marriage contract that promises her freedom—or her ruin. Initially terrified by Carlos’s icy demeanor and unyielding authority, Evelyn is determined to endure the agreement. But as weeks pass, her natural cheerfulness and unshakable confidence begin to chip away at the walls surrounding his heart. Carlos finds himself drawn to the very things he thought he despised—her resilience, her warmth, and her refusal to be intimidated. For the first time, he wonders if there’s more to life than power and control. What begins as a cold transaction transforms into a story of healing, trust, and unexpected love. But with the clock ticking and their worlds pulling them apart, can Evelyn thaw the heart of a man who never believed in love?

In a world where AI combatants are the future, Shinra, an unassuming tech enthusiast plans to be a AI handler, and finds himself thrust into a high-stakes arena where his skills will determine his fate. With his AI conduit in hand, he begins a journey that will challenge his mind, his strength, and his very understanding of power. But Shinra soon discovers that not all AI are created equal—some are equipped with advanced combat techniques, hidden data chips, and the ability to adapt in ways no one could predict. As he climbs the ranks, Shinra must master his own AI combatant, battle fierce opponents, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious system that governs this virtual war. Will Shinra rise to the challenge, or will the digital world break him before he can unlock his true potential ?

"When your bride candidate is a godkiller, a cyberghost, and the paradox of time itself, the countdown to the wedding becomes the death knell for humanity." Archaeologist Alex Carter never imagined that a mysterious crystal he dug up in Turkey would be a betrothal gift from an ancient god. With the 72-hour countdown burned into his retina, three "brides" from parallel worlds force their way into his life: Lilith, the memory witch of Eternal Night City, the red-headed death who weaves traps with the fragments of other people's lives; Elena, the mechanical wanted criminal of Cyberyuan Ruins, a dark humorist whose brain has been replaced by 30% of the ancient god's tentacles; The paradoxical samurai Michiko of Sakura Knife country, the evil god suppressed by the family for generations is the object she must marry. In this twisted doomsday engagement, Alex discovers an even harsher truth: Each "bride" is a carefully nurtured switch for the end of the world by the ancient gods, and he is just a breathing chip in the gods' game plate.

Tsukiko once believed in love—until betrayal shattered her world. Now, she guards her heart behind a wall of thorns, focusing solely on her rising career. Love is a risk she refuses to take again. Haruki, a nature photographer haunted by his past, never expected to be drawn to someone like Tsukiko. Yet, from the moment their paths crossed, he found himself captivated—not just by her beauty but by the quiet strength beneath her guarded exterior. What begins as reluctant companionship slowly grows into something deeper. Through fleeting moments, stolen glances, and unspoken words, Haruki chips away at Tsukiko’s defenses. But their love is tested by ghosts of the past—his lingering guilt, her unhealed wounds, and a truth that threatens to break them apart. Like a flower pushing through the cracks of a hardened earth, love begins to bloom again. But can they nurture it, or will it wither under the weight of old scars? A heartfelt journey of love, loss, and healing, Blooming Through the Thorns is a story about finding the courage to embrace love again—even when the past threatens to pull you back.

The son of a world-famous tycoon in Imperial City, Olsen Richard entered into a contractual marriage with Tania Woods to shield himself from the relentless scrutiny of the world after suffering a devastating heartbreak from his ex-lover. For Tania, this arrangement was an escape—she could barely endure her self-absorbed family, who saw her as nothing more than a bargaining chip to free themselves from the crippling debt they owed the Richards. Aware that marriage was no bed of roses, Tania, once fragile and uncertain, embarked on a journey that would forever transform her.

Jasmine Carter, a devout Christian lawyer raised in privilege, has always lived a life guided by faith and obedience. When her affluent family arranges her marriage to Adrian Marc, the enigmatic CEO of Marc Corp, Jasmine finds herself torn between her own reservations and her sense of duty. Adrian, known for his ambition and aloofness, agrees to the marriage for practical reasons, seeing Jasmine as a perfect addition to his carefully curated public image. On their wedding night, Jasmine fulfills her marital obligation and gives herself to Adrian, despite sensing the emotional distance between them. Her selfless act leads to an unexpected consequence—pregnancy. As the reality of her situation sets in, Jasmine finds herself questioning whether this child will be the bridge that brings her and Adrian closer or the final wedge that drives them apart. Adrian, burdened by a past filled with pain and distrust, struggles to connect with his new wife. He views their marriage as a transaction and fights with his own fears of vulnerability. Yet, as Jasmine’s quiet strength and unwavering faith begin to chip away at his hardened exterior, he is forced to confront the demons that have long dictated his life. Through moments of tension, heartbreak, and hope, Jasmine and Adrian must navigate the uncharted waters of their unconventional marriage. Jasmine prays for her husband’s redemption, believing that love and forgiveness can heal even the deepest wounds. But as the arrival of their child approaches, both must decide if they are willing to fight for a future together or let their fears and insecurities tear them apart. His Redemption is a poignant tale of love, faith, and the transformative power of grace in the face of life’s greatest challenges.