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Three years ago, he ran rampant in Africa, undeniably the King of Soldier Kings. Three years later, he returned to the city, carless, houseless, and constantly in trouble. Applying to be a security guard at a company, switching from the battlefield to the office, he's low key, clever, with depth. Even security guards can have their moment in the spring. Every time someone asked him, why are you always the unlucky one? Basil Jaak would shyly say, it's just because I'm too obviously handsome! ...

Li Heng, who almost died suddenly due to continuous overtime work, was bound to the proficiency system. Ding, running proficiency +1 Ding, driving proficiency +1 Ding, programming proficiency +1 ......... All skills can be upgraded as long as you are willing to work hard. In the end he became a god hidden in the world Explore the infinite possibilities of life and get a glimpse of the future after endless years. ........

"Where am I? I don’t know." "How did I end up here? I don’t know." "Why am I here? I don’t know." "I don’t know how or why I ended up here! I just closed my eyes for a second, and when I opened them, I found myself in this post-battlefield, surrounded by dead bodies as far as I could see…” Isaac was just an ordinary Joe, working a 9-to-5 job to make a living. But everything changed in the blink of an eye. Now, he was surrounded by mounds upon mounds of corpses, without any explanation for why or how he was in this world. It was up to him to decide what to make of the empty canvas that lay before him in this strange, apocalyptic land in the body of a knight. --- Hey, if you are enjoying reading my novel I would appreciate if you could donate. It would help tremendously to pay off my college fees. Paypal: paypal.me/Un1que01 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/spB4sKcWde

The universe has always operated by a single, unwavering law: "Survival of the fittest." This fundamental rule governs everything, living or non-living. It was this very law that Alastor found himself entangled with. Awakening in a forest on planet Earth, in a forgotten corner of the universe, Alastor possessed no memories of his life before the age of four. Growing up, he quickly learned the brutal truth of this society: power was the currency of respect and longevity. Alastor clung to the hope of unraveling the mystery of his past. But his hopes were seemingly crushed when his bloodline ability manifested as [Speed]. It was an ability widely considered weak due to its inherent limitations, doing little to enhance his standing in this power-obsessed world. Just when his dream of uncovering his past began to flicker and fade, a glimmer of hope emerged. The pendant he wore, a constant presence he vaguely remembered from his earliest memories, suddenly flared to life. It was his only tangible connection to his past. And then, a bright blue screen materialized before his eyes. ----- [SYSTEM DETECTED. HOST COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED.] [SYSTEM INITIATING BINDING SEQUENCE...]

Evil、 sadistic love、CEO、 reunion after parting ways

[You Leveled Up!] [You have learned a new rune.] Arthur Silvera's world just glitched. His mysterious new 'Legacy' is transforming him – a nobody – into the ultimate stat-absorbing, rune-crafting powerhouse. But is this power a gift... or an unmanageable curse? In a world of magic-infused tech, Arthur must master his abilities to survive. Monstrous dungeons, mech-powered guilds, and realms beyond imagining await… but with a Legacy this broken, the whole system might just come crashing down around him. *** Discord Server: https://discord.gg/GFD6p9sByS

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

In a world where ancient magic has been resurrected. Atlas, an orphan from Earth, finds himself transmigrated into the body of a child and possesses the rare Void Magic. Harboring such power, he’ll walk the path of becoming stronger and stand free in the sky above all existence! The tale of the Legendary Void Walker is about to begin! The cover doesn't belong to me! The title was done by TiramisuAndCoffee!

A once in a millennium event is currently being anticipated by all the people of Vesmir. They are outside of their own homes waiting for a special phenomen to happen. They gaze above the skies and saw the one of the two moons of their planet, slowly covered the sun. Suddenly the azure colored sky of Vesmir was hastily change its color into a dark crimson. When the sky of Vesmir became dark crimson, the people of Vesmir was amazed by the phenomenon they are seeing. After a while million of stars twinkle around the moon, slowly turning the dark crimson sky to its original azure color. Among those millions stars there were less than 0.0001.% star that shines brightly compared to the other stars. However, if you look closely as if the dark crimson sky was fighting the million of stars they get a stalemate. People then saw the second moon covered the sun. Suddenly the whole world was casted by shadow and darkness. All of the people of Vesmir suddenly felt feer and safe at the same time. Then after a while the sky returned to its original azure color because it was still in the afternoon. There is no million of stars. There is no dark crimson sky. In a old hut at the top of the mountain, an oldman with a white clothes. The oldman looks like a benevolent and you can see a white aura flickering on and off out of his body. He witness all this phenomenon at the hut's window. The catastrophe that was delayed are happening.The seal of the world are slowly weakening. That race will find this world. No, they already find it. The sacrifice that they made to hide this world from them this is lonely weakening. Alas it would still happen. Are all those sacrifice they did, are for these generation to face?" He asked weakly. No one answered. The oldman looks at his body. He saw his body was very slowly turning into dust. "I do not have much time. I need to inform the guardians of all the races about the impending storm that is coming. They need to focus to armed the new generation especially the Chosen Ones. They would be the the sword that would purge the chaos and shield that would protect it's people of this world from the chatastrophe that would happen. Those who have been sealed cannot do anything, the only solution is to train those new generation." Looking at the window, as he gaves at the sun. "The structure of the universe is gonna completely change in this era. Can this world survive?" The old man did not include the shadow in his premonitions and just bypass it. The old man stands weakly, get his walking stick then go wherever he plans to do. *** Argus Orpheus an orphan who survive from a Gate break. He lives for 10 years alone. "Argus Orpheus, Unique Class Awakener, Type: Summoner." A class that is said to be average by many. Argus was also walking a path of summoner no one has succeeded thus far. Argus awakened a power that was no being should possess. As he begins his journey, Argus slowly uncovers the truth of this mysteries about himself. Watch as Argus embarked his chaotic journey.

DROPPED!!! _ Having been Transmigrated, Lean finds himself in a world he once knew as mere fiction. Now, as an unwilling character in this brutal reality, he's thrust into a kingdom rife with magic, ruthless ambitions, and hidden threats. Armed with a system—a mysterious, power offering cryptic guidance—Lean has to navigate this deadly landscape and build the strength to survive. Each step forward reveals deeper layers of danger and intrigue, testing his resolve and forcing him to strive to get stronger. Will he accumulate such power, or will he be another casualty of this unforgiving realm?

The Earth's Evolution begins with the first phase Monster Invasion, and everyone receiving a system. The system allows them to choose classes like RPG games: Warrior, Mage, Paladin, Healer, and many more. ____ Li Wei and Li Xin were both shut-in gamers and stepsiblings. They were bored with normal life and yearned to live as if they were in RPG games. When suddenly the world started to change suddenly like they wanted. Li Wei selected special class, "Jack-of-all-Trades," because he desired to master everything. There was no problem and everything was going well, when suddenly he was forced to accept the quest to kill gods, along with the upgrade of his system. Little did he know that he was chosen mistakenly because of his bad luck. However, every time he kills a monster, he gains 10× more XP and rewards than a normal person, making him stronger. ___ It was when the second phase of Earth Evolution starts, making everyone stunned because it begins with 'World Rebuilding.' The Earth begins to absorb nearby worlds, changing the whole map, adding dungeons and spawning monsters. The Earth was changing, similar to fantasy world's described in games and novels. ____ Li Wei and Li Xin were in trouble as people discovered their extraordinary strength; because of this they escape from the city of earth and head towards unknown forest where they stumbled upon a city from another world. The city was just like a fantasy where Adventures Guild existed with all kinds of quests. *** Author's Note: The story is slow paced, MC is overpowered and there is a lot of romance. There are also a lot of auxiliary chapters where I added the mc and his party's status such as their levels and skills. However it doesn't mean you have to read them it's just for people who wants to know more. *** Content Warning: R18, No NTR, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX

Travis a 20 year old, just moved in with his new family. Only to find out, he banged his stepmother a few years ago!! Watch as the story unfolds, by reading this novel. NO NETORARE ONLY NETORI

In love with her boss while he’s engaged to someone else? How chaotic could it get? Isabel’s life changed drastically on her first night in Los Angeles. It was love at first sight for her when she met and made out with Kine at a party, who later became her boss. The handsome and rich C.E.O was too easy to like, kind and flirty but still stood on business when it comes to work. He was Isabel’s type of man which left her completely helpless and at the same time hopeful. She could not say for sure how he felt about her after what happened at the party because he gives her mixed signals. But one thing she’s sure about is that he has a soft spot for her. However, Isabel’s heart sank when she discovered that he was engaged to the daughter of a very wealthy business man. Getting to know more about Kine she realized how uninvested he was in the engagement, thereby raising her hopes up. She became so over protective of her boss after finding out that his so called fiancée was having an affair with some guy other than Kine. Would she be able to win the heart of her Prince Charming? And to what extent is she willing to go? Find out as you proceed with me in this jaw dropping love story.

Fang Mu is a normal 20yrs old boy, he didn't brag, but accidentally he was bonded with ( Bragging come true system. ) As long as someone brag infront of him, this system will convert that to true. Xu Zhen a second-gen rich young man to Fang Mu: My father just gifted me Lamborghini, I need a full time driver, so you might consider it. System: it's detected that Xu Zhen was bragging, so system given to host a Lamborghini worth 150 million. Su Yangjun as class beauty: The new boyfriend I made, was has special ability, he good at bed. System: It's detected that, Su Yangjun was bragging. So system given the host a strong golden sword. After he gained all, and he become rich, then he said angrily " Shut up, stop bragging guys. " after he heard bragging infront of him. Shut up, stop bragging is a novel covered in Romance, Action, Advantage, Harem Genres. Written by the Author Mythical Creatures

A shy, innocent high school girl falls in love with a dangerous, brooding stranger after an "unusual" first meeting. She is naive and soft-spoken but unexpectedly stubborn and determined. He is cold and calculative but surprisingly kind and caring. She is looking for someone who would love her and make her feel wanted. He is way past all the love nonsense and is only interested in his needs. She is hesitant but hopeful for a better, brighter future, despite everything she had to experience. He had long lost his purpose in life and is living one day at a time with nothing to lose and nothing to look forward to. But they are both lonely, hurting and trying to ease their pain. They came into each other's life through unusual circumstances, but can they stay together through the turbulent times and accept each other for who they truly are?

A story about healing, about loved ones, and about loving someone right. Jasmine is tired. She is tired of relationships that don't last long. So, she has decided to go with a no-relationships policy until she meets her junior, Jason, who happens to be her younger brother Aditya's friend and the new campus heartthrob. Her plans take an unexpected turn when Jason becomes her new neighbour and then her flatmate. Jasmine finds herself in a mess with a failing family life, social expectations, failed relationships, and low confidence, all while dealing with alarming deadlines. Amidst all this chaos, a budding romance with Jason adds to her whirlpool of emotions. Will she be able to navigate through her life successfully? (You can find this novel in Wattpad with the same title)

Eric is given the opportunity to modify/create a world for himself and others to experience. "He can add magic, rules, and other things to his new world and he can also change the laws of nature, physics, reality and anything else that he wants" when it comes to his world until the creation of his world is "completed with his "modifications, rules, and creations" "continuing after his world's completion" for "all who or that whenever are at his world"". He realized that he can connect "the world he created" to other "worlds that were created/modified by other people who were given the same opportunity". Join Eric as he and others realize the true nature of the opportunity that they were offered. The Simulation is simply a passtime so that the people don't have "prescious long parts of their lives whereby they're ""not being able to interact with people" and "not having great experiences in their lifetime""". It's like so that a person in a coma doesn't "wake up 30 years later and have to find out that they only have like 15 years left of their lifespan". They might feel robbed of the "life experiences that they could have had during those 30 years had they not been in a coma".

In a world where the only reality is virtual, protagonist Keshin is raised to becoming an adventurer. Pinning a party request in the guild hall- he eventually came by a party in need of a swordsman, beginning his adventures through the land of swords. On the day he embarked, he finally sees what the real world is like.

"I've watched you paint a thousand dreams, Elena, but the one thing I can't allow you to paint is us." His words hung in the air like a challenge, even as his eyes betrayed every carefully constructed barrier between them. Elena Martinez has spent six years painting her desire for James Harrison in secret canvases hidden beneath "acceptable" artwork. Now, forced to live under his roof while her parents work abroad, every brush stroke threatens to reveal what she's kept hidden since she was sixteen. James Harrison built his architectural empire on control and precision, but his best friend's daughter tests every boundary he's ever created. As her guardian, he's supposed to protect her, not burn with desire every time she walks past his home office in paint-stained sundresses. When a vengeful ex-boyfriend threatens to expose their growing attraction, Elena and James must choose between preserving family loyalty and embracing a love that breaks every rule in their social circles. In a world where reputation is everything and desire is dangerous, their greatest masterpiece might be the love they're forbidden to create together. But as Manhattan's elite begin to whisper and her art begins to reveal too much of her heart, Elena discovers that some loves are worth risking everything for—even if it means destroying the perfect image James has spent a lifetime building. After all, the greatest pieces of art always break the rules first.

When the world deals you a bad hand of cards, how do you play the game?"

In a parallel universe, a struggle begins to close any portals to this universe before corporate forces invade to exploit their resources.

Ethan Reid, a seasoned CIA deep-cover operative, finds himself betrayed and abandoned by his own agency during a critical mission in Russia. Captured and brutally tortured, he's left for dead in a secret prison. But just as his life hangs in the balance, a mysterious force awakens within him – the Agent System designed to assist in espionage operations. Empowered with enhanced abilities, cutting-edge technology, and a burning desire for revenge, Ethan escapes his captors and embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind his betrayal. He must navigate a treacherous world of espionage and counterintelligence, battling not only his enemies but also the ghosts of his past. With the Agent System as his guide, he must master his newfound abilities and confront a powerful enemy that threatens to plunge the world into chaos.

A story about a student who has a decently normal life, who, on one fatal day stumbled upon a piece of old armour, upon touching it, it consumed him, making him evil, and makes him destroy half of humans population, what will the young man do now? Find out!

All of a sudden, a meteor crashes from outer space! What's inside of it you ask? An alien shaped like a human, greedy for some good ol' cash! Who later gets recruited by the government to train sertain 'powerful' humans after the spiritual powers from the asteroid leeked out, turning people into superhumans!

A story that revolves a group of teens that deals with love, anger, happiness and sadness before they enter their 20s.

[Ding! You have defeated the Drakons!] [You have Levelled Up!] [Ding! You have defeated the Imperial Dragon!] [Ding! You have obtained Mythic Longevity!] This is the story of Renji Storm— a former ninja in his previous life who was killed by his own clan after leaving them in search for freedom. As a Ninja he was always bound by several codes and principles which restricted from doing certain things, however that all changed when he met the love of his life, together they ran away from their clan and got killed in the process. Just when all hope seemed lost and his life ended, that became the beginning of his journey... As a god [Ding! You have awakened the Mythic System!] [Ding! You have defeated the Dragon god!] [You have Levelled Up!] [You have Levelled Up!] [You have Levelled Up!] [Do you wish to activate the Divine awakening?] "...Yes." Join Renji on his journey of an limitless evolution as he tries to figure out just how far he can evolve by levelling up against countless mythological gods and devils! _________________________ Check out my new novel! Extra's Awakening I Became The Dragon Sage Of The Underworld