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When 72 teenagers are thrown into a unfamiliar world inhabited by malicious beasts, Cale, maneuvers his way around, surviving all the while growing in power, granted by the Essence Nexus, a omniscient-being who presumes the form of a RPG System Screen. Estranged by the new ways of living and hateful to the whoever brought him into place, Cale sets out to survive, and most of all become strong enough to protect himself and the people he begins to cherish.

For centuries, humans believed the Mesozoic Era ended in disaster—but the truth was buried in blood. Ancient humans wielded the Crimson Code, a bloodline of limitless power, until war erased them from history. In the modern age, humanity is weak… until the past resurfaces. A new generation, the Veymars, is born with remnants of the Crimson Code, their abilities locked within them. But there’s only one way to awaken their true power—facing the brink of death. Only those who survive the edge of oblivion can unlock the strength hidden in their blood. Veymars have built a secret institution, hidden from the world. But from the shadows, the "Onis" rogue Veymars who embrace destruction, seeking to rewrite history with bloodshed.

What's the most important thing upon arriving in an alternate world? Zhao Guang believed that the first issue to address was how to keep oneself warm. More importantly, he needed to get rid of the porcupine that was very interested in him...

"A killer’s past is never buried—it waits in the shadows, ready to strike." Ryan Drake was once a legend—a prodigy raised in a dynasty of assassins feared by the underworld. But he walked away, leaving behind the blood-soaked legacy that defined him. Yet, the past never stays dead. When a string of brutal murders shakes the foundations of a decaying city, each victim bears the unmistakable marks of a forbidden technique—Blood Code. And the only person capable of such execution is Ryan himself… or someone trained exactly like him. Hunted by a secret organization, haunted by sins he cannot outrun, and forced into an uneasy alliance with a relentless investigative journalist, Eleanor Cross, Ryan must uncover the truth before he becomes the next target. But as the bodies pile up and old enemies resurface, a chilling realization sets in—his greatest enemy isn’t the syndicate hunting him, but the man who once made him who he is. And when the final truth is revealed, Ryan will face the deadliest question of all: Is he still the hunter… or has he already become the prey?

Eun-jae, a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense beta agent codenamed Helix, thought his biggest challenge this year would be surviving another day of chaotic missions—and maybe blowing out birthday candles in peace. But when he's thrust into a high-stakes operation involving Bes Ilay Karpov-Troitsky, a ruthless Russian arms dealer with ties to a deadly organization, his plans for a quiet reunion with his mom in Busan are obliterated. Armed with his razor-sharp instincts and biting wit, Eun-jae must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, secrets, and danger as he dives into Moscow's criminal underbelly. Can Eun-jae stay one step ahead of the game, or will this mission mark his final act?

Timeless Connection – Synopsis In a world where ambition collides with fate, Aria Shina, a dedicated doctor, finds herself entangled in a high-stakes legal battle that threatens everything she has built. Across the courtroom stands Shaan Kapoor, a sharp-witted lawyer with an unshaken belief in justice—but justice isn’t always black and white. As their professional worlds clash, so do the remnants of a past they never fully understood. With old school rivalries resurfacing, unspoken emotions simmering beneath carefully crafted facades, and unexpected alliances forming, Aria and Shaan must navigate a path where truth and trust hold equal weight. Meanwhile, Anshika Malhotra, a woman who refuses to be forgotten, fights her own internal battles, while Nishant Khanna, a man who never takes sides, finds himself drawn into conflicts he never expected to care about. In the midst of trials, choices, and hidden regrets, the past and present intertwine—challenging each of them to face what was left unsaid. Some connections withstand time, some are rewritten, and some demand closure. But when emotions are caught between reason and the heart, will they hold on or finally let go?

“Nooooo!!!” Balah jolted awake, his body trembling as he found himself sprawled on the cold, icy floor. In this vast cosmic world, where Rakshasas rarely break a sweat, Balah—the outcast who could not wield the dark arts of ‘Tantra’—was now anxiously looking down to see if he had wet his pants. For the first time in his life, he noticed the faint Trishul stigma on his head glowing with an otherworldly, celestial force. Determined to rewrite the prophecy etched into his fate, the lone wolf of Rakshasa is about to embark on an epic journey—to claim the powers of the ‘Ashta Siddhis’ as his own.

When CERN's collider collapsed into an 11D obsidian sanctum, I became the city's last glitching data stream. Vampires etch reverse-thermodynamic laws into neon with entropy algorithms, werewolf howls rip gauge field fissures—and my DNA helix encodes Yang-Mills steady-state solutions, each activation carving three years from my quantum-chronometer heart. 72 hours to either blood-recompile the cosmic code or watch humanity forged into Observer Civilization's dimensional anchors.

Caleb Zane was a genius geneticist from Earth living a normal life until he met an unfortunate accident that claimed his life. But as fate would have it, he was given another chance at life in a magical world he could only imagine. Unlike what he saw and read in popular literature, he didn't score some rich family who would give him a good starting point. He did, however, get the ultimate gift of all... ................. [Host Detected...] "What...?" [Analyzing magic potential of host] [#Error... #Error. No potential detected. Analyzing past memories...] Caleb watched with bated breath as the system did its thing... [Past skills analyzed. Creating suitable skill...] [Skill created: Congratulations, host has awakened the skill: Genetic Manipulation.] "The fuck?" .................. Armed with a skill unlike anything ever seen before, Caleb must explore its limits and carve a path for himself in his new world. He discovers shocking secrets of his new world and the origins of his transmigration as well as the reasons he got the genetic system. .................... First thing first... This is a passion project of mine so updates will be inconsistent and will only be updated as and when I have time. If you find this novel interesting and wish for more chapters, show your support and maybe, I can write more.

In the year 2274, humanity stands on the edge of a new era. The Ascension Protocol, a revolutionary technology, promises immortality by transferring human consciousness into the vast digital expanse. The corporations call it evolution—the next step beyond flesh and mortality. Determined to uncover the truth, Ren does the unthinkable—he enters the digital realm himself. But what he finds is not the utopia promised by the Ascension Protocol. It is a fractured, decaying world of forgotten souls, rogue AIs, and something far worse lurking in the dark between the code. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes the truth was never meant to be uncovered. Because Kaela’s disappearance was not an accident. It was a warning. And now, something knows he’s listening.

The story revolves around Yugan Park, an ordinary high school student who discovers his extraordinary abilities with a mysterious level. While everyone around him believes this level is weak and insignificant, the truth is that its power is so immense that it defies understanding: "The ultimate cheat code."

In the vast world of Qiankun, where mortals strive to ascend to godhood through cultivation, every individual is bound by the Great Dao System. This omnipresent force governs all aspects of life, assigning roles, destinies, and even limits on one's potential. For those deemed "villains," the system ensures their downfall at the hands of the chosen protagonists. But what happens when a villain refuses to accept his fate? Xiao Ning, once the ruthless antagonist in the epic saga of the golden hero Meng Qingxuan, awakens after his death—this time with full memories of his past life and access to the mysterious Eternal Paradox Codex. This ancient artifact grants him insight into the workings of the Great Dao System, revealing its hidden rules, loopholes, and vulnerabilities. In a world where everyone plays their part, can he truly become the master of his own destiny—or will the system consume him entirely?

LGBT, Yuri, Possessive

In a city where shadows hold more power than light, Detective Marcus Trent is drawn into a web of deceit, manipulation, and a chilling game that threatens to unravel everything he knows. When he receives an anonymous message promising disaster, Marcus finds himself chasing a series of cryptic clues that lead him to a mysterious figure known only as The Shadow—a mastermind pulling the strings from behind the scenes. The clues are sinister: coordinates, encrypted messages, and cryptic warnings, all leading Marcus to a chilling truth—someone is always one step ahead. As the puzzle pieces fall into place, Marcus discovers that the game is more than just about tracking a criminal. It’s a countdown to a terrifying revelation—the endgame has already begun. As the stakes rise and more lives are threatened, Marcus is forced to confront his own demons and question the trust he places in his colleagues. With no allies, no clear path forward, and the shadow of the mastermind looming closer, Marcus must navigate a treacherous maze of false identities, hidden motives, and twisted alliances. The question is no longer just who is behind the chaos, but how far will they go before Marcus becomes the next pawn in a game where no one wins?

Mother Earth is healing herself. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the World is engulfed in two major wars between mankind. Survivors migrated massively to war-free places, but the impact was still felt there. Bacteria, viruses, radiation, and mutated creatures continue to erode the human population. But humans continue to develop science in search of new planets. A group of scientists discovered a planet similar to the Earth called Valkan. Hoping to communicate, they created a tool called SOULS that can connect the soul of its users to distant places. Adrien Adrestia, a prince of the Kingdom of Arestiana gets the "Grace" of connecting with the earthlings. However, it turns out that he is connected to a serial killer inmate coded Zero. An ideological battle took place in his head. Not only that, the threat of war from enemy kingdoms and earth colonies continues to heat up. Will Adrien and Zero try to stop that? Or are they fighting for bodies? note: (A Low Fantasy Medieval and Futuristic Post-Apocalypse Hybrid)

Niana "Nia" Mirren is a brilliant game developer with a past she’d rather forget. After a scandal nearly destroyed her career, she's poured her heart into PixelWave, her own gaming startup, and is on the brink of launching her biggest project yet. All she needs is the right investor to make her dreams a reality. Enter Zachary "Zack" Morris, a former NSA agent back from a grueling mission overseas, Zack steps in to help his brother’s company, Morrison Group, to help him as interim CEO. The last person he expects to see at the pitch meeting is Nia—the woman he’s never been able to forget. As their worlds collide, sparks fly, and old wounds are reopened. Forced to work together, Nia and Zack must navigate their undeniable attraction and the unresolved past that threatens to keep them apart. Can they find a way to trust each other again, or will the secrets between them destroy their chance at a future together? In "Code of Hearts", love is a game of codes—where cracking it could cost more than just the heart, and the stakes have never been higher. All Rights Reserved!

In the year 1923 PR of the Pax Romana calendar, the Roman Empire stands eternal — a continent-spanning superpower where marble and steel meet advanced technology. The legions march beneath banners of iron and laurel, guided by the wisdom of ancient tradition and the cold precision of machine intelligence. Yet beneath the surface of this Pax Romana, the empire’s heart beats with ambition, intrigue, and the ever-present hunger for power. As the Empire and its foes mobilize, so do the amalgamations of heroes of old, their spirits reborn through the burning forge of ambition. As they once saved the nations they are eternally sworn to serve, they shall once more safeguard humanity as it pushes beyond the small cradle of Gaia and into the great night beyond. But are they watching the void, or is the void watching them? -x-x-x- The picture is not mine. I took it from the internet. This story is mature/has mature themes (18+, but not only the horny kind), and can be very dark at times. Reader discretion is advised. Subscribe to my patreon if you like the story: patreon.com/MarAuthor Make sure to leave a review if you like the story, along with stones (Webnovel system for promoting books).

Meet Park Jin-woo: coding genius, ramen aficionado, and champion of the chronically sleep-deprived. His life revolves around debugging nightmares and wrestling with legacy code… until a particularly nasty bug literally zaps him into a world of pointy ears, fire-breathing lizards, and magic that's about as stable as a beta release. Suddenly, "Hello World" takes on a whole new meaning. Turns out, Jin-woo's knack for fixing code translates surprisingly well to wrangling wayward spells, and he's soon Aethelgard's resident "magical troubleshooter." But when a power-hungry sorcerer threatens to rewrite the rules of reality (and not in a good way), Jin-woo must swap ramen stains for rune-etched robes and unleash his inner code wizard. Because saving the world is way more important than a good night's sleep… right?

We follow the misadventures of Zik, an unassuming mid-level hero cursed with the peculiar ability to see the world as a chaotic video game. While this power seems promising, it quickly spirals into a series of unfortunate events. Every mundane moment transforms into a pixelated nightmare, as his power seem to amuse itself with his suffering.

"Silent Witness: The Unbreakable Code" plunges forensic pathologist Marcus Devin into a terrifying mystery when victims begin appearing with an ancient, cryptic symbol etched into their skin, dying from inexplicable heart attacks. The symbol, the Sigil of Azael, leads Devin and his team to a centuries-old cult seeking to awaken a primal energy by harvesting human life force. As they decipher the cult's ritual, requiring seven specific sacrifices, they race against time to stop the killings. The investigation uncovers a shadowy figure, "The Keeper," who manipulates victims through a dark web portal. With each victim, the cult grows closer to their goal, revealing the sigil's true purpose: not just a gateway, but a conduit to create a terrifying entity. Devin must confront not only a ruthless cult but also the chilling reality that the very essence of life is being weaponized, pushing him to the edge of his understanding and resolve.

[When a Veteran Gamer Becomes the Game's Villain, Can the World Still Be Saved?] [Villain + Light-hearted Fun + Semi-invincible + MMORPG = Ultimate Enjoyment!] After completing his seventeenth game order in an all-night session, Victor unexpectedly finds himself reborn into a game world he knows like the back of his hand—as its infamous villain, no less. In the original storyline, he was destined to face the hostility of the entire world alone: - The proud female Valkyrie leader (his fiancée) longs to take his life - An all-powerful female heiress dreams of burying him alive - The Grand Duke wants to tear him to pieces - Even the stray dogs on the street bare their teeth at him Now, this "villain" possesses a player's cool-headed mindset and comprehensive knowledge of the game world. Faced with a predetermined death sentence and countless players coveting his experience points, how will Viktor use his profound understanding of the game and his calm, rational mind to turn the tables? Can he establish an unbeatable position in this world? When a player who has mastered the game's mechanics becomes the villain within the game, what kind of sparks will fly? In this marvelous journey filled with strategy, humor, and unexpected twists: - Every level-up could be a life-or-death decision - The line between villain and hero blurs under Viktor's careful calculations - What kind of chemical reaction will occur when game skills collide with real-world magic? - Will Viktor's gaming skills and his newly formed alliance with the evil god be enough to change the tide? Are you ready? Step into Viktor's world, where the "villain" has never been so charismatic, and the future? Well, who can say for sure?

In the year 2099, humanity stood on the precipice of a new frontier a shimmering threshold that bridged reality and imagination. The dawn of virtual existence was heralded by the rise of “Arcane Crusade,” a game so advanced it blurred the lines between flesh and code, creating an immersive world where dreams could be lived. until the old gods saw this artificial reality to be humanities downfall and a insult to their authority, with their own personal reason the old gods, they made the famous virtual game Real, and synchronized those who were connected toward their game Avatar , thus facing real consequences, rather than just entertaining themselves.

in the distant future of planet earth where the future is filled with dread and sorrow due to a powerful disease that mutated half of humanity into vile monsters a young boy is born his name is Zain he dreams of living a good rich life since he grew up in the outer walls the most polluted and dangerous place in society but things change when he is recruited by the scavenger Association the most powerful organization on earth. being the diamond the organization as been seeking he his told to make a decision to either save what is left of humanity or live his dream. ----- 14 chapters every week and if you want to get in touch with me feel free to reach out to me the comments section.

Alex has always lived a quiet life with his family in a peaceful neighborhood, his days blending into one another with a predictable rhythm. But when his estranged aunt, Allie, moves back into the neighborhood after their grandfather's passing, his world is turned upside down. Allie, a woman shrouded in mystery and allure, left home years ago to escape a tumultuous past. Alex knows little about her—just fragments of family stories and a vague sense of curiosity. Yet, as their paths cross more frequently, an undeniable connection begins to bloom, one that neither of them can ignore. What starts as innocent exchanges quickly spirals into a dangerous game of temptation and desire. The magnetic pull between them is too strong to resist, and soon, they find themselves entangled in a forbidden relationship that defies boundaries and challenges every moral code. As their passion ignites, secrets from the past resurface, threatening to unravel their forbidden bond. In a world where every glance, every touch, and every whispered word carries the weight of consequence, Alex must navigate the thin line between love and taboo. "Aunt Neighbor" is an evocative tale of desire, forbidden love, and the complexities of human connection. Brace yourself for a provocative journey that will leave you captivated until the very last page.

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 ?

Mathew Bale was a boy looking for his place in the world. His debut as a hero turned into the biggest mistake of his life; taken in and molded by the government to be their personal nuke, he knew enough about the world to live in the grey area. His classified background was nothing to scoff at too. After everything he's been through he figured living his life as a hero for hire with his number on speed dial by the government was hey OK, his freedom didn't come easy either. He was relatively strong as a solo hero, top 20 on the world ranking, and he was perfectly comfortable lazing around on his couch in his one-man apartment leaving off of pizza and fizzy drinks, playing video games, watching movies, reading comics, and getting high out of his mind for the rest of his life. Heroing has become somewhat of a hobby for him now despite his childhood dreams. Sadly for him a small relatively unknown family known as the Greysons existed and Mark Greyson just got his powers.

Daewon is a 17 years old boy who just joined Highschool, which he started to regret after he meets Joon Baek, the school's most feared bully. As Daewon is an easy target, Joon makes his life a living hell. After suffering from living the life of a trash, one day he gains the confidence he needed to start improving himself not just mentally but also physically. Along with the help of old handwritten scrolls and books about martial arts which help him to learn how to fight.

Anaya Sharma is a woman of logic, a developed known for her brilliant yet Complex ideas. she believes in code, not fate — algorithms, not magic. love and impossible things like Time Travel have no place in her meticulously structured life. But everything changes on the Night of the lunar eclipse. On a whim, she buys an antique silver bracelet from an old book store, captivated by its crescent moon motif. the shopkeepers cryptic words lingar in her mind — " it connects souls across time but only under the moon Shadow does it's magic awaken. " Brushing it off as mere folklore, Anaya returns to her apartment, where the city lights fade under the blood moon's Eerie glow. Then, The Impossible happens. A sudden gust of wind rattles her windows, the bracelet burns against her wrist, and when she turn around — there he is. A man, dazed and confused, standing in her living room. Arjun Mehta. A strange dressed in clothes too out dated. A man who should not exist in her time. As the night unfolds, question turns into wary conversation. File Anaya offer him a bowl of Maggi noodles, Arjun reveals fragments of his past— everything except how or why he is here. But as she watch him drift into sleep on her leaving room sofa, her mind races. something about this is not a strange — it follows a pattern. A pattern she feels she's seen before. and as she retreats to her office space, starring at the bracelet under the dim glow of her monitor, see realises one terrifying truth : This isn't just a coincidence. it's only the beginning