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“In misfortune awaits fortune.” In a universe where Gods dwell on the highest floors of the Tower, an Arcana Card for immense good luck was created. To balance this, a devastating misfortune card was also born. Unbeknownst to the Gods, both cards slipped out of the Tower and went unnoticed. Julien, cursed by the card of immense bad luck, lived a life where death shadowed his every move, and the Grim Reaper’s blade seemed ever-present. His first life ended in despair, but at the height of his misfortune, a glimmer of hope emerged when a mysterious entity offered him a deal. The deal: conquer the Tower and fulfill her request, in exchange for a chance at a better life after reincarnation.  With the Eternal•Lust System granted by this enigmatic entity, Julien embarks on a perilous journey to ascend the Tower and become the one and only—Grand Lust Sovereign. ***** Discord: https://discord.gg/RBhAbVAvnN [Warning: Mature Content. Discretion is advised.]

At that time, I had just lost my job, was so broke I could barely afford food, and the few crumpled bills left in my wallet seemed to be fighting each other. Just then, I spotted a job ad for a hotel doorman with the enticing words: “High pay, easy work, free meals, and lodging!” I felt a surge of excitement—being a doorman? Just standing by the door and greeting people? That’s easy! But on my first day, I realized this place was a total nightmare. Each guest was scarier than the last! Some wore all black with daggers on their belts, others walked in with sunglasses and hats pulled low, and one guy even carried a black bag, from which a few shell casings casually fell out. And wait, what’s up with the blood-soaked guy in a hockey mask…

A Sky God’s Spiritual Foundation. It was the greatest natural treasure in all of existence, but the sacrifices one must make to gain the approval of such an entity was unimaginable. Ryu is a genius amongst geniuses. He was born with the four Grand Ancestral Bloodlines. The Lightning Qilin. The Fire Dragon. The Ice Phoenix. The Fire Phoenix… He was blessed with an Ancestral Grade Bone Structure and Ancestral Grade Meridians. The Ice Jade Crystal Bones. The Chaotic Silk Meridians… He was bestowed the First Ranked Heavenly Pupils. The Mysteries of Heaven and Earth Pupils… However, none of it mattered. Born with a False Spiritual Foundation, it seemed that all of his talent would go to waste. Unless… Unless he was willing to grasp his Fate in his own hands. ==== **This novel once went by another name 'Rise. Rising. Risen.' So, the wiki is still under this name https://rise-rising-risen.fandom.com/wiki/Ryu_Tatsuya

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and became celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

When a struggling event planner collides with a flirtatious corporate heir, a mix-up turns into a 100-day romantic contract that’s anything but simple. Caught in a chaos of passion, betrayal, and family secrets, Charlotte Benneth and Sebastian Grande crossed a complex web of deceit, dangerous rivals, and unexpected love. From business battles to personal heartbreaks, their journey proves that the greatest risks yield the most extraordinary rewards. In a race against time to uncover hidden truths, save a legacy, and protect each other, can they transform a contract into a lifetime commitment?

He has always been by my side, indeed. Ever since my earliest memories, for as long as I could remember we've always been together. After living her days in wasted laziness, one day Zoan met Lucas, a mysterious young man who seems to be around her age, serving her as if it were a daily routine and making sure she's comfortable. Lucas will always answer any questions she has as if he has all answers. However, their relationship remains unclear. Master and Servant? Friends? Lovers? She does not know, however, something tells her that their relationship isn't as simple as she thought.

"Sins of the Shadow in the Dungeon" Ryan, an ordinary man, wakes up in Hell with no memory of how he got there. He discovers that he has gained mysterious powers over shadows, allowing him to manipulate them, teleport through dark mist, and heal wounds with ease. While trying to escape Hell, he encounters Charlie, the Princess of Hell, who offers him a chance to redeem his sins by helping her establish a sanctuary for lost souls. However, his fate takes an unexpected turn when the shadows he controls open a portal to the world of Orario—a land of dungeons and gods. With powers unlike any other adventurer, Ryan must face the challenges of the dungeon while uncovering the truth behind his connection to these two worlds. As he fights to survive, Ryan learns the values of friendship, love, and hope. Yet his mysterious origins hold secrets that could determine the fate of both Hell and the dungeon world, as his choices shape the balance between darkness and light.

A story about a young teenager who was involved in a murder case.Podie a nineteen years old college student got himself in a big trouble. who will be there to help him?, his dead parents or the Hot cop Jonathan. found out by reading the book.

In the believer's heart, Faith and Patience alongside other friends must overcome the enemies of the WORD

Due to Unexpected Strange Phenomenon Tama Travells To The Past But it's more than just A past

A group of angels must travel to different worlds to gather the Sun Remnants that were lost during the war between the good and corrupt angels. Each Angel chosen were humans that lived life with no clear interest, ones with one-of-a-kind skills and maybe the 'creators' incarnation and the Angel's that helped during the war that died. P.S: I don't own the picture. If you made this and are not comfortable with me using the image, please inform me and I will take it down.

When the royal's absolute power consumed the people she loved, Charlotte Riverion decided to take matters into her own hand. The baron's daughter executed her carefully devised plan to seduce the kingdom's two princes, reduce the royal's power, create havoc, and get her perfect revenge. However, whatever should she do when her plans little by little went awry, when her heart started to waver, and regrets piled in?

The story about a man wanting to become the best Magic Knight, but will face the most odd obstacle of his life. He gained a second body! What's more, it's a girl! But the real obstacles are the things happening behind his back! Will he ever figure out what they are before it's too late?

Nama gue Andrian, gue mendapat warisan dari kakek gue berupa sebuah hotel yang sudah 10 tahun di tutup .... Hotel itu berada di kawasan wisata terkenal di tepi pantai yang indah... kenapa kakek memberikan hotel ini kepada gue ? ada misteri apa sebenarnya ?

WARNING SENSITIVE CONTENT: GORE, HORROR, LANGUAGE, SCENES OF INTENSE VIOLENCE. Cherish County is plagued by the mysterious disappearance of a young preteen, The summer heat makes the decay of the investigation feel all to real for Detectives Molly & Demmer. Can two small town detectives solve the mystery before more victims surface?

she just wanted to get a job only for her to get into a whole other deal "Good luck Veronica Makaya" "Wait ! how did you..." Veronica and 18 year old girl managed to land a job in a hotel after preventing someone from getting robbed, little did she know that one act will change her life forever. she later found out that the hotel is no ordinary one, but Serves as a haven for the paranormal (non humans). it also serves as a detective agency that specializes in Paranormal cases. join Veronica as she tries to adjust to her new life and at the same time battling situations involving the known and the unknown.

Ray and Leah dated for a while then when summer came around and they couldn't meet Ray suddenly got a text from Leah stating that she no longer loves him but when they met again she acted as if nothing happen and was her usual self around Ray.

When her fiancé of five years dumps her for another woman, Angella is left betrayed and heartbroken. Not knowing how to cope with the situation, she leaves the country in a desperate attempt to find peace Four years later when she is back for good, she isn’t alone. She is accompanied by two three year old's. The comeback of the heiress along with two mysterious kids stirs a lot of gossip and speculation. Some claimed that the kids were the result of Angella’s multiple affairs when she was abroad while others thought they were adopted. But all the speculation doesn’t stop Damien Anderson, who is very keen to win Angella’s heart and charm her with his handsome looks and exceptional flirting skills, from pursuing her. But things aren’t as easy and simple as Damien thinks. With the past resurfacing again and truth unfolding itself, will he continue to stand by her side to love and protect her? With Angella’s past relationship still haunting her, will her heart learn to love again? And will Damien manage to heal a heart he did not break? …… Excerpt “You do realize that I am a mother of two, right?” “I am very well aware of that.” Damien checked her out again and smirked, “You are one hot momma, aren’t you?” “Weirdo.” Angella couldn’t help but roll her eyes. “Go home, I am sure a famous person like you must have very important things to do.” Before she could leave, he grabbed her hand. “I am doing something very important.” “Damien—” “Listen, I don’t care if you have two kids or more,” he stated. “I will happily accept and raise hundreds of kids like my own as long as you come with them.” He pulled her closer. “So Angella Becker, will you please go on a date with me this Saturday?” …… Instagram: author_sofia05 Discord: https://discord.gg/TdyrNhc

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In the city of Haines, where political power and dark schemes intermingle, the young noble Charles Pavel faces an abrupt downfall. Once the spoiled heir of the powerful Duke Thomas, Charles is stripped of his titles and inheritance following a mysterious scandal involving the emperor’s beloved daughter, Princess Aisha. Shunned by family and society, he seems destined for oblivion. Yet Charles harbors a secret—his soul belongs to a brilliant physicist from 23rd-century Earth, who retains his sharp intellect and technological prowess. With the aid of an advanced neural chip embedded in his mind, Charles navigates his new reality, deciphering complex magic and surviving treacherous plots. Driven by determination and a newfound perspective, he vows to reclaim his lost honor and prove himself in a realm where power is dictated by magic and legacy.

"Master all 999,999 paths of the Grand Dao...Rule the Grand Heavenly Dao...And with the power of the Universe, Dominate all things...I am..." "THE IMMORTAL SUPREME!" --------- In the Grand Multiverse, there are gems that existed before creation they were the tools used for the creation of the multiverse. These gems held limitless power and no one had ever gotten a hold of all of them at once. The highest a person has ever gotten to possess was two of them. But Arthur managed to get three of the most powerful gems in the universe, the Gem of Time, the Gem of Fate, and the Gem of Soul. With this, he enacted a plan that will make him the ruler of the consciousness that rules the Grand Multiverse...the Grand Dao. But he faced an attack he was not ready for and almost died... Years later, he returns from another reality with most of his memories lost and gets reincarnated into the cultivation world again, and this time with one extra gem, the Gem of Space. In this story you will not witness world domination, no...you will bear witness to something much grander. Something that has never occurred since the beginning of time. The grand story of a man who wants to become the Sovereign of the Grand Multiverse. ````````` [Alternate Synopsis] I woke up today with great expectations for my future. But something greater than my expectations happened instead. From almost getting killed in a store robbery, to witnessing something that I would only see in fiction happen before my very eyes. And then getting transported to another world, and suddenly finding out that the dreams I had of myself being a powerful cultivator like the main characters of the cultivation novels I enjoy reading, were actually my past memories... ..to getting reincarnated after almost getting killed by the 999,999 souls that were clones of me? "Yeah, if I wasn't sure before, then I am now." "I am definitely tripping!" >>>> Arthur. ------------ Disclaimer: I have no rights to the art used for this novel's cover. All credit goes to its creator. ----------- "Let's break the Webnovel Algorithm!" >>>> Author: Victor Vaden. Schedule: 2 chapters/day.

In the bustling city of Verenthia, where the clang of swords and the murmur of betrayal filled the air, two rival families stood at the brink of destruction. The Arlan and the Vesperis, once united by friendship, had descended into a bitter rivalry that echoed through generations, staining their history with blood and resentment. Amidst this chaos, a chance encounter unfolded under a sky lit by a thousand stars. Elysia, the carefree daughter of the Arlan clan, yearned for freedom beyond the constraints of her family's expectations. Across the city, Layton, the bold son of the Vesperis, was driven by a desire to reclaim his family's honor. When their eyes met at the annual festival, time seemed to still, and the world around them faded. Drawn together by an inexplicable force, they shared stolen moments and whispered dreams, crafting a bond that defied the hatred of their kin. In a city where love was a forbidden fruit, their hearts dared to reach for the impossible. Yet, as the stars twinkled overhead, they knew the path ahead was fraught with danger and heartache.

'What happened to Oresas?' Was a question that Lucas often found recurring in his mind. Leading a rebellion to destroy the Oresas officials in order to avenge his parents, Lucas finds himself diverging into a path thats sways from his original goal. And with Shane, the son of the leader of Oresas, Victor, hot on his trail, Lucas will found out that meeting his goals may be more difficult then meets the eyes.

Shu Osamu is a "delinquent" student, often playing hooky and skipping classes. But he has a secret that he wants nobody to find out. He actually loves romance movies, shows, manga and novels, despite his appearance. When he was skipping one day he finds two people pacing worriedly around what looks like a film set. He gets curious and decided to check it out, only to be dragged into the filming of the Film Club! Yo so i be writing this thang in my past time and shi so expect low quality grammar and plot bruh cus no proofreader ong The lenght on this one might be short too like fr cus this shi is experimental and all

What’s the evilest creature on earth?… Hyenas? Perhaps a snake, well what’s ever in your mind it’s none of it, in the year 2155 Global powers clashed using every weapon in their arsenal ultimately leaving humans stranded in a desolate world gracefully Constellations came to save us but not in the manner we thought they would… instead they gave us a second chance each human had their own chance to create an empire.. what good idea is that now?

For a young woman fascinated by reincarnation stories, living a second life seemed like a distant dream—until she wakes up as Lucy Carlot, a Grand Duchess on the verge of marrying Crown Prince Lorian Altharion. What should have been a magical journey quickly turns into a dark mystery. Trapped in a luxurious palace, she discovers that the original Lucy's life was far more complicated and dangerous than it seemed. Armed with a diary full of secrets, the new Lucy begins piecing together a puzzle involving political betrayals, ancient prophecies, and the fear that lingers in those around her. Why does everyone seem hesitant to trust her? Who is the enigmatic Alex, the shy boy who shows her almost reverent respect? And most importantly, what happened to the real Lucy and her relationship with the prince? As she struggles to adapt to a body and life that are not her own, she learns that the key to her future lies buried in the past of a woman she never knew but is now forced to become. Amid intrigues, magic, secrets, and betrayals, the new Lucy must decide: will she remain a pawn in this dangerous game, or will she carve out her own destiny?