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What happens when the guy you hate… turns out to be the one you once kissed? Sienna Li, a fiery, quick-witted non-famous stylist from Beijing, crosses paths with Leon Zhao after a fender bender that ends with flying insults and shattered egos. She doesn't know that the annoyingly smug guy she just yelled at is one of the film industry's most elusive directors — because he prefers it that way. But fame has shadows. So do secrets. And when identities unravel, can love survive the truth?

(Asian Themes) Lee Jihoon, a brilliant film director renowned for his innovative storytelling and cinematic mastery, meets an untimely demise at the height of his career. However, instead of fading into oblivion, he finds himself reborn in the year 2006, inhabiting the body of a notorious chaebol heir from the powerful Lee family—a world far removed from the film sets he once called home. With memories of the future and insider knowledge of both the film and entertainment industries, Jihoon sees this as his second chance—not only to redefine Korean cinema but to reshape the K-pop industry before it spirals into its darkest scandals. However, his new identity comes with an unexpected burden: the ruthless succession battle within the Lee family. Rather than becoming a pawn in the family’s cutthroat power struggle, Jihoon makes a bold decision—to step away from the fight for corporate control and instead pursue what he does best: filmmaking. With his wealth and influence as a chaebol heir, he sets out to revolutionize the entertainment industry, challenge the oppressive systems controlling idols, and craft a legacy that will change the course of Hallyu forever. A thrilling tale of ambition, artistry, and reinvention, Hallyu Director’s Chronicle explores the hidden struggles behind Korea’s entertainment empire, where one man’s vision, courage, and past life wisdom could change the fate of an entire industry—if he can survive long enough to see it through. [AUTHOR NOTE: This work of fiction is set in a parallel world. Any similarities between characters or events depicted herein and those in the real world—even when names coincide—are entirely coincidental. All characters, settings, and narratives are products of the author's imagination and do not reflect real persons or events. ]

You’ve heard of Virtual Reality. You’ve heard of VR Gaming. We are going bigger. We are taking a new direction with the entertainment industry people! Please prepare to be Amazed!! VR Television. More to follow my fellow gentleman and ladies. It’s going to be a wild ride…

Transmigrating only to end up in the body of a notorious and blacklisted dated movie queen? Accused of bribery, plastic surgery, being a mistress and diva, and even having sex for favors? The number one spoiled and domineering queen returns with a vengeance! To kick out the movie kings and queens and to dominate the entertainment industry! Nothing will stand in the way of the empress to get rid of that bastard emperor—not even transmigration! But… F*ck! What the hell? That darn husband of hers is the spitting image of that bastard emperor…

A magical 'Universal Toolbox' led Joe Ga into the arms industry. The complex and unpredictable nature of the world caused Joe Ga to gradually change his goals... "Sir, how did you end up here?" "I don't know, I just wanted to make some money at first, buy a house, marry a wife. But slowly, as more and more people appeared around me, my goals started to change." "So what are your goals now?" "Now, I just want to retire peacefully with my guys, really!"

Bai Xiaosheng, an ordinary worker, inherited a two-trillion-dollar world-class conglomerate! According to the will, he had to start from the bottom and embark on a journey of job promotion. He unlocked layer upon layer of system support functions, accessed massive funds, and dominated various industries within the group's subsidiaries, leading a triumphant life. "Let me tell you a secret," he said, "even though I'm an employee, in reality, I am your boss!"

Having traveled to America in the year 1862, this was the beginning of a dream, the finest of times. What constitutes a true master of success? Having some notable descendants hardly counts for anything. To build an Oil Empire alongside Rockefeller To place Carnegie on the throne of the steel magnate To help Ford propel the industrialization of automobiles worldwide To lead Edison to monopolize the future of the electrical industry To be an Angel Investor for Morgan's capital Hear this, applause!

In a bustling city, two souls who live in different worlds, never meant to meet, cross paths. Tristan Asher, the cold, calculating CEO of Asher Industries faces an ultimatum: get married by the end of the month or step down from his position. On the other hand, Ariel Jones a passionate chef, who runs her own food truck is in serious debt after her brother borrows money from a dangerous loan shark. After a disastrous first encounter, Tristan seeks her out with a deal. A contract marriage to ensure he keeps his position, and for her to be able to pay off her debt. As they deal with the complexities of their relationship feeling begin to develop, and the lines they set are blurred. Will they let their contract turn into something genuine? Or will they let external forces tear them apart? Can they find the perfect recipe for a loving marriage?

Bruno traveled to another world and obtained the wonder construction system. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is used to grow vegetables, The Colosseum of Rome is used to play football, The Lighthouse of Alexandriae starts the prelude to the era of great navigation, The Ruhr factory announced the beginning of the industrial revolution, actually…… I’m just an ordinary creator of spectacles. … [Like always I am not the creator of this novel just a translator that like this novel all credit goes to the original creator (陛下，奇观误国啊) this is the original title]

Ethan um homem de 29 anos, rico em decadência, morre por uma doença terminal e se encontra frente a frente de um anjo que julga seu destino de ser reencarnado num mundo, brutal pós revolução industrial onde magia e pessoas se tornam armas e símbolos de poder veremos sua vida nessa mundo tentando completar a sua alma.

Transmigrated as the young Earl of a declining noble family, Paul Grayman sets out to take his territory to the peak. Armed with the knowledge of the modern world, he will create firearms, paper, porcelain, industrial tools and much more. Follow Paul, as he treads against the currents of time, fighting Noble Lords, Secret Magic Organizations, Magical Races and a Corrupt Church, ushering in the age of industrialization in the backwater world... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Guys... So W3BN0V3L rejected my C0NTRACT request... They didn't specify why... So if you want to support me for my work... Please join me on P@TR30N.C0M/CinderTL And remember it's /CinderTL, I lost the former account because I don't remember the email it was made on... READ UPTO 200-250 Chapters AHEAD ON P4TR30N... The updates here will still be coming regularly... hopefully...

///Author note this is my first time writing a web novel so I apologize for my writing. However I will do best to improve and I would like to say I not against making small changes to the certain character if necessary. //// This is a story about how a young boy who receives information about, the future from advice called the 'CognitiveAmplifier '.A device which helped strengthen his mind, giving him an edge over others, watch him use his future knowledge and devilish good looks to take over the world.As he take the responsibility of taking his family and friends out of the slamps and to a life of wealth and luxury. What as he conquers the film, music, gaming fashion industry and tech industry by strom with the help of his family and friends. This story is similar to novel such as I in Hollywood but, don't focus to much of movies making heavily. But, the entertainment and business world as a whole. #No harem,

J-Son, the singer who was praised for being the voice of angel was hiding a very disturbing past. Being in the music industry for 4 years, he had blanked out that memory until one day, everything changed. To distract this issue from touching the core of his past, he took a route that none expected. Will he be able to keep his music career going with the devil of the past still haunting him? Or will this path give an unexpected person to change his destiny?

“She was supposed to die, but then her mad lover had other plans.” Reincarnated by her mad lover, who preserved her soul for years only to transmigrate her into another body. At seven, she was sold to a brutal training center where children were broken into machines, and survival was the only rule. After years of grueling training, she completed all her levels at just age 14 and was returned home, with a new upgraded system. She thought she could finally live a normal life, but life had other plans. Her father died, leaving behind a mountain of debt, and her sister was taken by their ruthless debtors. Desperate for money, Sophie agrees to marry an elderly, disabled man, only to wake up as the wife of Shane, the cold, untouchable CEO of Collen Industries, the nation’s wealthiest and most eligible bachelor. ⸻ At the Auction of Adams Industries: “Wait, Sophie. I know you’re not okay,” Olivia said, her voice dripping with fake concern. “Your father’s company was just sold. Do you even have money to eat?” Without waiting for an answer, she reached into her designer bag and pulled out a thick bundle of cash, pressing it into Sophie’s hands. “Here, take this. For old times’ sake,” she added mockingly, like she was tipping a beggar in front of everyone at the auction, making her the laughing stock of the entire town. ⸻ A few months after the marriage: “Do you know what I did to the last person who thought they could touch my wife and get away with it?” Shane said, laughing darkly as he stared down at the pale-faced Dexter siblings. They had all taken part in humiliating Sophie, and he will make them pay. “I had her hands cut off and left her to die,” Shane said coldly. [Author’s Note & Trigger Warning] This is not a love story wrapped in sunshine and sweet kisses. This is a descent. A fall. A journey through shadows. And it will hurt. Trigger Warnings, are found in the first chapter of the book(Prologue). “Sold, trained, and betrayed, now she’s married to the devil himself, and she’s ready to burn it all down.” *With her, his darkness feels like light,*

From a forgotten village to a rising empire. Fifteen-year-old Finn was just an orphan scraping by in Riverwood, a struggling village at the edge of nowhere. But when he awakens the mysterious Master Builder System, everything changes. Now, he can construct and upgrade real-world structures like a strategy game made real. ● Build Lumber Mills, Stone Quarries, Water Wells, and Farms to supply the village. ● Raise Guard Posts, Watchtowers, Training Grounds, and Walls to protect it. ● Establish Schools, Workshops, Markets, and Barracks to grow its people. ● Unlock Hero Altars, Academies, and Command Centers to train future legends. Through the system’s layered panels—Status, Builder, Shop, Missions and more—Finn gains the power to manage resources, design infrastructure, develop industries, and train villagers into skilled fighters, craftsmen, scholars… or heroes. What begins as an effort to improve his village soon grows into a campaign to build a kingdom, and perhaps one day, an empire. Dark forces that once shattered ancient civilizations are stirring again and Finn’s empire may mark the first true rise of humanity in an age long ruled by chaos. He doesn’t just build for glory. He builds for hope. He builds for the future. And one day, he will build a legend.

Lena Kowalski and Ethan Reyes, the two of the best elite agents of the espionage industry stumble upon each other while fulfilling their dirty work. Each working against each other, trying to ruin each other's reputation. As their missions take unexpected turns, they realize that their rivalry may not be the biggest danger they face. Because in their line of work, trust is a weakness, and the only rule that matters is "Kill or Be Killed".

"In Hollywood, dreams are made and broken every day. But some dreams refuse to die." Thirteen-year-old Vince Carter arrives in Los Angeles with nothing but raw ambition and an unshakeable belief in his destiny. When most kids his age are worried about homework, Vince is determined to conquer Hollywood. But Vince harbors a secret that will change everything. When he encounters scripts, he discovers an extraordinary ability, one that allows him to truly become the characters he reads, experiencing their lives, emotions, and wisdom as if they were his own. And today, he takes his first step into an industry that will never be the same. So come and join him, for his adventure has just begun. Singing? He'll top the charts. Acting? Critics will call him a generational talent. Directing? Box office gold will follow his name. Producing? He'll reshape the industry itself. From an unknown thirteen-year-old to Hollywood royalty, Vince will carve his own path to stardom, one unforgettable performance at a time. But in a world where talent meets ambition, where childhood innocence battles adult wisdom, and where every role shapes his soul, can a young dreamer with an impossible gift truly conquer it all?

This is the story of 19 year old boy who is abandoned by his uncle, friends and subordinates. He was the heir of the Royal family and networth 4000cr, but in one night he lost everything. He start his career from zero in entertainment field from zero and with the help of system he rule the entertainment world, whether it's bollywood, hollywood, music industry across the world or the gaming industry.

✨ He was just the “Ahjussi” next door… until he woke up young and destined to be a star. ✨ Can a tired 40-year-old with a second chance survive the idol industry, raise his neighbor’s kids, and level up to the top of the stage?

Landon Asher, a boy born in Montreal Canada always had the dream to make it big in the music industry. After forming a local boy band with four of his close friends he was finally on the way of reaching that dream. However, due to his complicated upbringing since he was a young child, Landon always took the back role in the group, even with his vocals being the sole reason why people started paying attention to the group. One day when the group finally lands a record label deal, the other members vote Landon out of the group and take the deal for themselves. After feeling abandoned, Landon results to taking his life. But at the same time, a man from the year 2025 is hit by a track and awakens in 2015 in landons body. The man gets a glimpse of Landons abilities through his memories and vows to make Landon the greatest singer in the world. And how will he do it? By taking all the future hit songs that are yet to be written & produced and sing them as his own. "forget having a system. I know who and what is gonna top the chats." Join Landon as he maneuvers through the Music industry with his laid back persona.

She died in a world that never appreciated her mind. Reborn in a land of broken nobles and dragons, she is adopted by a fallen ducal house on the edge of extinction. What starts as a debt of gratitude turns into a revolution. With industrial knowledge from Earth, she reignites their land, reclaims their honor, and builds something the old world fears: a future ruled by merit, not corruption. They wanted a pawn. She became a queen. Follow the journey of a modern strategist turned monarch as she rises to forge the Fleurenne Republic—where innovation burns brighter than blood.

When tragedy strikes, Elizabeth Stone's world crumbles. Orphaned at a tender age, she's forced to rebuild her life under her aunt's care, thanks to the generosity of her best friend's father. But the shadows of her past linger, shrouded in mystery. The sudden collapse of her father's company remains a dark secret, hidden from prying eyes. Years later, Elizabeth's life seems back on track. She's on the cusp of marrying her loving boyfriend, Andrew, after five blissful years together. But fate has other plans. A surprise visit to Andrew's apartment on his birthday unleashes a devastating truth: he's been betraying her trust with none other than her best friend, Penelope. The revelation shatters Elizabeth's world, leaving her heartbroken and questioning everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and friendship. With her heart in tatters, Elizabeth must navigate the treacherous landscape of her own emotions. Will she find solace in the familiarity of forgiveness, or will she brave the unknown and risk everything for a chance at true freedom? What will happen when she meets the handsome Kaius Blackwood, CEO of Blackwood Industries and the most influential bachelor in Snow City.

*This novel has been inspired by "Detroit Become Human".* Welcome to 2043! In this year, technology has progressed to the point where we can create artificial intelligence robots that look like humans. Thanks to the research of Dr. Wave, we now have the ability to have AI robots perform tasks for us, such as shopping and caring for children. These robots can also express emotions and have a GPS installed in their programming, allowing them to act as drivers. However, there is one rule that these AI robots must follow: they are not allowed to harm any humans. If you're interested in getting your own AI robot, visit a Wave industries store near you.

A brilliant but broken military commander and weapons engineer, perishing in the final hours of a brutal modern war, awakens in the body of a sickly noble boy in a dying frontier house of a massive feudal empire. Armed with knowledge of tactics, logistics, and industrial engineering centuries ahead of this new world, he begins a lifelong campaign to transform his backwater barony into an unbreakable bastion—politically, militarily, and economically—while navigating court intrigue, love, and the mysteries of the system that governs his new reality.

Eighteen-year-old Minjun has never fit into the mold his parents dreamed for him. While his friends chase university acceptances and stable futures, Minjun stands alone on a rain-soaked Seoul rooftop, whispering his hopes to the night sky and scribbling lyrics into a battered notebook. He’s not just another boy who wants to be a K-pop idol — he wants to write his own songs, sing his own truth, and stand under the stage lights as his own kind of star. When a small but influential entertainment company unexpectedly invites him for an audition, Minjun thinks this might finally be his chance. But inside the dazzling world of K-pop, dreams cost more than just time and talent — they demand sacrifice, secrecy, and the strength to stand up every time the industry knocks him down. As Minjun fights for a spot on the trainee roster, he navigates brutal competition, midnight rehearsals, and hidden rivalries that could break his spirit or make him stronger than ever. Along the way, he forges fragile friendships, clashes with idols who see him as a threat, and discovers how far he’s willing to go to keep his songs his own — in an industry where even dreams can be manufactured. Idol of the Night is a raw, heartfelt journey through the shadows behind the spotlight — a story about finding your voice when everyone wants to rewrite your song, and the courage it takes to stand alone under the brightest lights.

In a world driven by the twin forces of mana and machinery, where ancient bloodlines and magical aristocracy rule with gilded grace, “Red in Blue” begins the saga of a quiet storm rising beneath the calm of civilization. The story takes place in the heart of the Elynthian Monarchy, a society where status is defined not by merit, but by one’s magical pedigree—and where those born without mana are invisible, expendable, or enslaved by circumstance. Amidst this backdrop, we follow Mina Meijer, a young Null born without magic but harboring a sharp mind and dangerous clarity. Her journey begins not as a hero, but as a discarded noble—stripped of name, power, and voice. Alongside her travels with Ashe, an illusionist with rare potential, and other outcasts drawn into a grander scheme, Mina unravels the rot at the heart of the monarchy. What begins as survival becomes transformation, and what starts as silence becomes insurgency. Beneath cloaks of duty and ritual lies the whisper of rebellion. The elite hide histories soaked in blood and sealed by spellcraft. A mysterious masked figure from the past—Theseus Alistor, a Null like Mina—emerges, not as a savior, but as a warning: that revolution is not a blaze, but a spark in the wrong place at the right time. “Red in Blue” explores the moral cost of justice, the slow poison of complacency, and the burning need to reclaim identity in a world that commodifies power. Inspired by the duality of José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

[{WPC MAY 2025 ENTRY}] (C) 2025 D_Phantom1 Production Kai was just your average broke, depressed high school dropout—until the Mafia chased him down and he got shot. Tough luck, right? Well, not exactly. Next thing he knows, he's waking up in a penthouse bed as Tony Bellingham—the insanely rich, ridiculously handsome heir to Bellingham Industries. Now Kai (er, Tony?) is stuck living a life of luxury, with private chefs, shady butlers, secret pasts, and girls who may or may not want to ruin him. With each day, the mystery deepens—who really was Tony? Why do people around him act so weird? And what’s up with Clara, the gorgeous "friend" who seems a little too curious? On this road, he makes new friends, allies and enemies, maybe even gets his own system! And superpower!!!! All Kai wants is to survive this wild second chance, not fall in love, not get exposed, and definitely not get murdered again. But hey—being rich is kinda cool.

"To maintain the diversified development of Great Britain, I believe that monopolistic behavior in certain industries should be thoroughly investigated. Monopolists, including the Devonshire family, need to make more room for full competition in the market!" In 2024, during the inaugural speech in Parliament, the new female prime minister's speech caused the entire venue to be silent. A month later, the female prime minister was impeached and resigned because she had shielded her subordinates. From birth to death, every British person is inseparable from the Devonshire family. And the legend of this family began to surpass the past from that day in 2002. That year, Arthur Cavendish succeeded to the dukedom.

Disclaimer: This story is inspired from only a mix of a few medieval, renaissance and industrial era's elements and is NOT historically accurate. Do not come at me, you have been warned that this is not an historically accurate work. Araminta has grown in a family of farmers all her life. With her grandmother's cooking techniques drilled in her, the young woman will try her best to open and manage her own restaurant while keeping her family safe with the power of...cooking utensils.

She was a troubled and bullied girl in past, he helped her get over her trauma so she could finally speak, but he suddenly left. Now after 6 years she is an international actress with many renowned identities and powerful support,which she hides ,she even took over his company while he was gone and through innovative strategies and fearless , decision making she not only protected his company but also ensured that it not only remained at top but continued to thrive and grow. Many leaders from different industries want her to join them but her only motive is to find her husband against all odds. . . . . Note: Our female lead used to be weak and naive in past but she gradually became strong . so In memory part you'll find her personality weak. (no major misunderstanding and super fluffy romance)