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“Delete my game account and have a mansion on the outskirts of the city?” Am I being treated as an abandoned dog? How laughable! Former Vice Guild Leader of a Super Guild in the game Divine World, Xu Feng, was ultimately discarded. Despite pouring his heart and soul into the Reaver Guild, Xu Feng found himself no better than a discarded stray. Luckily, fate had other plans for him. Upon falling asleep at night, Xu Feng miraculously found himself to be reincarnated. “You people will soon regret your choices,” Xu Feng fixed the position of his glasses and ensured they would pay the price. --------- Discord: https://discord.gg/7hXBJ7Rkdb

After attending the wedding of his brother Tito and his former classmate Julie—a girl who could barely stand him—Jiko thought the night would end quietly. But as he returned to his room, a mysterious noise drew him to his window. The moment he opened it, a swirling vortex erupted, dragging him back in time. Stranded in the past, Jiko unknowingly rewrites fate when he saves Julie from a stray dog—an act that was meant to be Tito’s. In a twist of destiny, Julie’s heart shifts toward Jiko, altering the course of their lives forever. What begins as a ripple spirals into chaos, as Jiko is forced to confront a reality where one small change threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew. Lives, love, and loyalties collide in a battle against time itself.

[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?

For as long as she can remember, Ivy Reece Tauria has worn an unbreakable ring on her finger. A childhood relic, a forgotten gift...until the day it opens. It happens after she stumbles upon a door made entirely of briars and thorns, hidden deep in the forest where no door should exist. The moment she steps through, something awakens inside her something ancient, something powerful. And then the world shifts. In a land on the brink of chaos, an ancient evil resurfaces. The Dark Sorcerer, Malagar, long thought vanquished, has unleashed an army of metal warriors to conquer the world. With the realm in peril, retired heroes of the past are forced out of hiding to fight once more. A stray cat isn't just a cat. A unicorn's horn is more than a relic. And a forgotten oath is about to be tested. But the biggest mystery? The tiny creature that emerges from her ring, claiming to have been waiting for her all along. Ivy is about to learn that some secrets are meant to stay buried because once they're uncovered, there's no turning back.

Just before being summoned to another world, the protagonist’s summoning medium was secretly swapped by someone. As a result, he was not summoned as the "Holy King" but instead as the "Sex King." The magic he can use includes water magic in the form of lotion, fire magic as candle wax, and his summoned beasts include a wooden horse used for punishment… Branded as "vulgar," "useless," and "filthy," he is rejected, has his engagement annulled, and is ultimately exiled. However, the one who picks him up is a princess from a nation where the sex industry is legal. Using his modern knowledge, the protagonist begins rebuilding the nearly bankrupt sex kingdom. He introduces new fashion trends unknown to this medieval world and uses his authority as the Sex King to subjugate the girls. He then establishes modern sex service techniques. The protagonist's method of leveling up is through intimacy with his heroines (his concubine maids). The more intimate he gets, the stronger he becomes, and the wealthier the kingdom grows. However, the surrounding great powers will not stand idly by and allow a flourishing nation full of women. Thus, the flames of war are ignited. Utilizing his creativity, adaptability, and cunning, the protagonist repurposes his sex-related magic for military applications and overwhelms his enemies. As he gradually awakens to the path of conquest, he begins walking the road of a ruthless emperor. However, by his side is always a heroine, a celestial beauty who keeps his heart from straying too far…

In a world far larger than Earth, a cataclysmic event reshapes reality when mysterious towers appear across the continents. These towers, teeming with deadly creatures from other realms, open gateways for beings to emerge—creatures that can only leave their towers for 10 minutes at a time and cannot stray more than 10 feet from them. The appearance of these towers brings both chaos and opportunity. Great treasures, skills, and hidden knowledge lie within, but they come with a price. The world's balance teeters on the edge as these creatures wreak havoc on the land. The protagonist, a dedicated engineer, has spent years preparing for his dream job, only for the emergence of the towers to shatter his carefully laid plans. The once-predictable world is now unpredictable, and the protagonist finds himself thrust into a reality that no one could have foreseen. Along with the towers, adventurers—people who have awakened new traits and abilities—begin to appear. The protagonist, driven by frustration and a thirst for control, decides to forge his own path as an adventurer. With the knowledge he has from his engineering background and the systems granted by the towers, he embarks on a journey to explore the dungeons within the towers, uncover their treasures, and perhaps discover the means to restore order to the world. But the towers are not just a physical challenge—they are tied to the very fabric of reality itself. The protagonist must navigate not only the dangers of otherworldly creatures but also the increasingly fragmented political, geographical, and social conditions that arise from the towers’ presence. Each tower is a world unto itself, with creatures, treasures, and mysteries unique to each, and as the protagonist journeys deeper into these realms, he begins to understand that the towers might hold the key to saving—or destroying—the world. With new skills, powerful allies, and the weight of a crumbling world on his shoulders, the protagonist's quest is clear: survive, adapt, and find a way to confront the strange new system that governs this twisted reality. However, as his power grows, so too does the complexity of the world around him, and the lines between friend and foe blur. The towers’ true purpose is hidden deep within their foundations, and unlocking their secrets may be the only way to reverse the cataclysm—but will the protagonist be able to master the system before it's too late? *Towers of the Awakening* is a thrilling blend of RPG mechanics, world-building, and character development, exploring the tension between order and chaos in a world on the brink of collapse.

Twilight, hailed as the Eternal Soul Monarch, had devoted his entire existence to cleansing evil from the lawless cultivation world. After millions of years spent hunting and battling, the forces of darkness were finally pushed back and eradicated. But as Twilight’s lifespan approached its inevitable end, he made a fateful choice—to reincarnate into the future, where a golden age was prophesied to unfold. Now reborn as Twilight Nightfall, a boy who had lost everything to the world, he remembered nothing of his former life. Stripped of purpose and will, he strayed on the path of despair. Yet, in his darkest moment, a reason to live revealed itself. Chosen as one of the sovereign system holders, Twilight was granted an opportunity to prove himself. With sufficient potential, he could earn the highest privileges, rise to the rank of seeker, and represent humanity in the Astral Realm—a game-like world filled with mythical races, limitless resources, and boundless opportunities. Follow Twilight as he ascends to the apex of the Astral Realm, dominating players and rivals alike while gradually piecing together the shattered fragments of his past life, becoming a legendary figure in all worlds. --- - 100 Power stones for 2 bonus chapters.

Hunter Academy Online: A game that became famous in a span of few months. My friend told me to give it a try and play the game. He was so annoying about it that I finally decided to give it a try. It was the biggest mistake of my life. Why, you say? Because I got transmigrated into this game, that I barely started. The good news: I already know the storyline thanks to the gameplays I watched. The bad news: I was reincarnated as an extra. **************** Here is my discord link. https://discord.gg/MuVRaSuZ

..... Chiron lived an unfortunately miserable life as an orphan. Just when he managed to get rich as a result of a book about a world he saw in his dreams, he was murdered by a deranged Fan He was even unable to enjoy his vast wealth before his death. But Fate had other plans for him. He was reborn in the same book he wrote as the main character. But there was a big problem. According to his book, the main character was to die at the end, risking his life for the safety of the world. To sacrifice one's self for the world was not his style. After all, he had already experienced death before. There was no way in hell was he going to give his life for anybody. Instead of following the story arch and becoming a hero, he forges his own path on the road to true villiany and immortality. However can he win when his enemy is Fate itself and the Gods that command it? Especially with the Fate Change System he can never truly trust. ...... Note: The MC has no morality. Very Sick Shit happens in this book. I mean things that will make even your parents shy away. You have been warned!!! No Romance= (The Ancestors forbid it) Simping= (The MC would prefer Death please) Familiar bonds= (Family exists only for benefits.) Stray off the part of Power= (only to go kill a nation or something and we back on track)

Mori calls her his doll. Dazai calls her his dog. Kitty is neither. She is something far worse—something they should have never created. They broke her, twisted her, made her theirs… but monsters don’t stay leashed forever. And when she bares her fangs, they will finally understand—some things are more dangerous when shattered. trigger warning: 1. Abuse 2. Manipulation 3. Gaslighting 4. Captivity 5. Kidnapping 6. Non-Con 7. Dub-Con 8. Torture 9. Cruelty 10. Power Imbalance 11. Coercion 12. Stockholm Syndrome (Subversion) 13. Psychological Breakdown 14. Trauma 15. Murder 16. Violence 17. Toxic Relationships 18. sexual exploition [Bungou Stray Dogs fanfiction everything is created by the genius mind of Kafka asagiri]

Our cynical protagonist has woken up as a character of a popular manga in her world; The Story of Aron which had reached its end. Not just any random character though, she is transmigrated as the protagonist's pitiful mother at her infancy. After she changed her name thus creating her own identity, she is set on completing her mission and making sure that the story doesn't stray but still changing her character's fate as well as dealing with many issues. "My son, I will give you the life you never had."

--WSA 2025 Entry-- Mallory, the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, has been shrouded in misfortune since birth. Abandoned by her mother and discarded by her father, she's forced to survive on the dangerous streets of Lurris Kingdom. For years, she's scrounged for food and avoided danger, until she trains a pack of stray dogs to beg from nobles. Mallory's luck seems to change when she obtains a gold coin, enough to sustain her for a year. However, this newfound fortune becomes the catalyst for her downfall. {Congratulations! You've awakened an unlucky system} A voice echoed in her head as she drew her last breath —— However, fate has a lot stored for her when she finds herself in another world and has awakened a mysterious system. Mallory is now reincarnated as Celina in a fantasy world as the only human with unlimited power and new friends to protect. {Name: Celina Sawyer} {Title: Enemies of humans} "Humans? Maybe I can get exact my revenge!" She swore to herself. Celina finds out there is a way to go to the human world. Now it's time to get her revenge!

After playing games all night, I suddenly died of sudden death and transmigrated into the game, becoming a famous villain. At the beginning, I confessed my love to the noble duke's daughter, and now the duke wants to kill me? I originally thought I had only one enemy, but when Victor came to his senses, he found that one by one, the people around him wanted him dead. The cold - blooded female valkyrie boss is determined to take his head, and the overbearing eldest daughter of a wealthy family can't wait to bury him alive. Even the stray dog on the roadside doesn't like him! With this doomed - to - die ending, there are countless players about to arrive, waiting to share his experience points! Not wanting to wait for death, he chose another path. "All of you are so eager to kill me..." "Then I might as well believe in the evil god."

Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking game of the future, "Reveler World: Life As A Digital Anomaly." Follow Xie Yu, an academically inclined player, as he embarks on an unconventional journey within this enigmatic virtual world. As Xie Yu battles monsters and tackles the game's challenges, he also unravels the secrets surrounding its creator and the controlling entity. Teamed up with couples who view the game as a romantic playground, Xie Yu navigates the complex dynamics of relationships while deciphering the mysteries of the 'Redhouse' at the heart of the game. Together, they must solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and uncover the truth behind their digitized existence. In a society where reality and illusion blur, Xie Yu yearns to reclaim what has been lost. With strategic gameplay, thrilling battles, and the quest for personal freedom, "Reveler World: Life As A Digital Anomaly" explores the boundaries of virtual reality and the indomitable spirit of those seeking to challenge the system. Join Xie Yu in his quest to defy the digital chessboard and rewrite the rules of the game. Will he succeed in unraveling the mysteries and returning everything to how it once was, or will he remain trapped in the intricacies of the Reveler World? Prepare for an immersive journey that will leave you questioning the nature of reality itself

Null never wanted excitement,fame or even riches and a quiet, comfortable life a woman to call his own then a family to go along But every one at the age of 16 at least that was the common age but even those younger would be sent to Military school reason being they would be sent to war a Planetary war the Domineer's a alien humanoid species's that were supernatural in all aspects and humankind were at war,humankind began to progress immensely because technology from the Domineer's was scavenged then replicated The war caused 70% of humankind to be killed,yet there was hope as apprence of abilities starting from a lone soldier in despair activated his METAGENE'S making this man the first Meta-Human. These abilities appeared when a human is put under immense trauma and there able to teach this ability and even improve it.The war lasted 70 years and a very fragile treaty was made. That was 80 year's ago.The first time humankind met the Domineer's was 2039 AD December 22 and and the war started in 2040 AD January 10.And the first war ended at year 2045 and it was not the last. And now the year is 2120 AD. (Author's note:It will include a system.)

Shiori Inabi, a young girl fresh into highschool, has a hard time making friends or even tolerating people in the first place. She feels everyone around her isn't worth the time because they are all toxic and evil anyway. But before the school year even starts she is thrown into a situation far crazier than anything she has ever experienced. Now she has to figure out how to deal with the flood of new emotions and events going on in her life. Will she be convinced to change her ways or only be solidified in her belief that people are bad?

Yun Xi Transmigrated in a world of novels where she turned into a Supporting Villain Character who was the Female Lead’s sister-in-law, and will die at the hands of her husband who was Female Lead's brother and the Male Lead, Female Lead's husband. Because she did all the harm to the Female Lead that caused her to have nightmares. After transmigrating, the first thing she did was to get divorce from Female Lead's brother who had a sister complex. Yun Xi signed the divorce paper happily as she bid goodbye to everyone and thought she would live her own life as she pleased. But wasn’t she supposed to live her life happily from now on? Why the hell there an Apocalypse started all of a sudden? Wasn't this book world supposed to be only in the Romance genre? When did it turn into a Supernatural one? And Why did she turn into a stray cat and get picked up by her ex-husband again! "No! You let me go! I wanna go home!" Yun Xi tried to scratch him and flee to wherever her eyes went. But the guy looked at her with bloodshot eyes as he said with an aggrieved voice, "My wife left me, and now you also want to leave me? How can you be so heartless, little kitten?" Yun Xi, "..."

In a godless world where races places unshaken trust in themselves—despite a long history of flawed and reckless decisions—people have crowned themselves as gods, blind to their folly. Their arrogance surpasses reason, and their actions reflect the instincts of beasts rather than the wisdom of divine creation. They have strayed so far from grace that they embody chaos, living as creatures enslaved by pride and selfishness. Amidst this darkness, a man emerges—a beacon of order and truth. He comes not to condemn but to remind them of their mortality, their frailty, and the ultimate truth that everything they possess exists by the will of the Lord. His mission is not of wrath but of salvation, for he knows the only way to heal a fractured world is to reveal the essence of true love—a love that is selfless, eternal, and divinely inspired. This man, Alex, embarks on his journey with unwavering resolve. Bound by the principles God has set before him, he strives to live as a reflection of the divine will. Every step he takes is a testament to his faith and determination to restore balance, hope, and understanding to a world that has forgotten its Creator. Through trials and tribulations, he seeks to reignite the spark of grace in the hearts of humanity, one soul at a time, as he walks the narrow path of redemption and love.

An astronaut is sent to the moon only to get sucked in by a black hole with an infinite+ tower coming out of it. He starts at the lowest level of the tower where he meets an overthrown king and together they move up these infinite+ levels to help the king reclaim his throne and for the astronaut to report this strange tower to NASA back on Earth.

(Currently looking for an artist to design cover art so please feel free to dm me on X or discord [musuzusu] if you are willing to work) ——— A story revolving around the main character, Nel and his adventures, this is a story about disturbing circumstances, and the influence of strength. ——— Aldrith, a world of wonder, or so you thought. Before the creation of Aldrith itself, in an event labelled the Old Bleed. The progenitor of the cosmos bled and fractured into many fragments, and the blood that leaked out took form as the Ancient. Forming a connection with the Ancient allows a person to awaken sets of illogical mystical abilities, making them an Awakened. The Awakened are the champions of these lands and stand up to evil without worry. Due to forming a connection with the Ancient, they are gifted the ability to use mana. An extension of the Ancient. Another lie. The only way to even be granted the status of Awakened is first you have to sin. The Ancient feeds off blood, chaos, and the grim. It isn’t a force that gives without taking. Lots of Awakened end up corrupting their connection with the Ancient and straying from the path set by the original group of Awakened before they even get to obtain their power. Nowadays blood and malice coat the lands, and as we come to realize that the world is not what we were told to believe, it’s too late. Present day, three nations, all made up of many separate empires and kingdoms, make up most of the world’s influence. The world is brutal, bloody, and sickening. Stuck in a constant state of turmoil and chaos, it isn’t your usual peaches and cream. ——— Born and raised in pious church, Nel is an orphan who has never known his parents or siblings. Everyday he is brutally beaten and taken advantage of growing up as a child, leaving him with a bruise that time will never heal. Nel meets this girl named Elise, who happens to have a similar experience to Nel. They bond over their mutual experiences and make a decision to never leave the other’s side. Years pass and everything seems swell, but one day, Elise tells Nel she must leave the church in search of a place. A place called Valeria. Nel is distraught, confused as to why she’s leaving him. Angry at Elise, Nel runs away to cry in his solitude, waking up the next morning to see that Elise has vanished. Nel matures in the coming years, molding himself into a warrior of notable strength. After making a deal with the emperor of Solim, Nel has essentially became a lap-dog. The emperor assures Nel that if he does what he says, he will lead Nel to Valeria; a deal Nel takes with caution. Marking the start of his long path to glory. ———

[Handsome and Mischievous & Sweet and Soft Girl] [Unrequited Love Comes True + Sweet Pampering + Both Pure] Ryder once found a pink love letter in a math book. The handwriting of the young girl was elegant, with shyness and youth between the strokes. The content of the love letter was very short, unsigned, and only one sentence: "Today I saw you, and suddenly I wanted to take you to Laguna Beach to see the sea." ... Aria has done two out-of-the-ordinary things in her life. One was writing an unsigned love letter when she was young. The second was secretly loving Ryder for six years, then gritting her teeth and repeating a year to get into the same university as him. She is not smart, and this is all she can do. People who know Aria say she has a reserved personality, beautiful but like a handful of ice and snow in the winter mountains, gentle yet aloof. Only Ryder knows that aloofness is just her protective color, the girl is timid and vigilant, squatting by the roadside in the misty morning to feed the stray cats of the school. He witnessed Aria's fear and helplessness when she was trapped in a nightmare. He saw her, after drinking, clutching his sleeve, her apricot eyes wet, looking as if she had lost the whole world. The girl's eyelashes trembled as she confessed her feelings to him, her voice soft and helpless, choking on her words: "I, I turned back, but he is just very good..." He is not good. Ryder thought, as if bewitched, it was her. Once fallen, there is no cure. Later, he took her to see the sea of "Kekexili", knelt on one knee for her, and gently kissed her ring finger under the girl's slightly red eyes. At the age of twenty-two, in the morning, holding her hand, the other hand held their marriage certificate. In this book, we will witness the two-way journey of a wealthy, handsome, and mischievous young man and a sweet, soft girl, six years of life, from middle school to high school, and then to university, starting from secret love and running towards the marriage hall.

Hello, I`m Ian, they call me a stray, I don`t have a permanent home in this city of dirt or we call now the City of Erebus. And of course, this city is dangerous, because at night lots of shadowy figures will come out of nowhere to hunt you. And of course, eat you and become one of them. Me, I just hang around in the streets and save some people who are almost devoured by this shadow figure or who we call the black mass. One day my life change, when someone let me join to their organization called the DARK LIBERATOR.

One runs from the troops of a raging Kingdom, another runs from Friends who have deformed into foes, one runs from Legacy, Ancestry and the weight of an entire Species on their back whilst the last runs from the corruption in their homeland. And all sail towards the lonely castle said thousands of years ago to have been seen in Shakur, the heart of the wintry wasteland in the North. Only by eliminating that stronghold can the freakishly united Orks be halted alongside their undead allies. Time waits for no man. But even time itself seems to stray from the lonely castle located in the North that holds together the age of Dusk. Read along as the journey unveils. Will they end with beer up their lungs or swords up their chests? Will the Age of Dusk prevail, or will Dawn rise from the horizon one last time? Only one way to find out... I swear on my third nipple that I will get this book to 100 chapters. Even if it ends up with like 21 views at the end.

Damian never knew that the woman he would save that night would turn out to be his fated mate. ‎ ‎He was a Werewolf, but she wasn't. ‎ ‎Little did he know that she was even part of the enemy they had been fighting for many years. When the revelation is finally out, Damian would have to make a decision. Whether to fight on the side of his pack or follow his heart. Damian, on his way home, hears a call for help from a distance. He appears at the scene where he finds Zelene being attacked by a man with a knife. The werewolf swiftly deals with the man, removing him from the scene even before Zelene can realize what he did. ‎Damian is intrigued by the strange woman. He helps her with her car and sees her off safely. There’s an instant attraction that’s almost masked by the circumstance of their meeting, but the two-part without knowing each other’s names. ‎Damian drives home. He tries to focus a little on work and his research into the artefact that had taken his attention for decades, but his mind keeps straying to Zelene. ‎Damian receives a call, which breaks him out of his thoughts. It is from his family’s head, Weiss, who just checks in to see how the search for the cauldron is going. He reminds Damien that they are at war, and the only way to ensure victory over the witches is to have that cauldron. Zelene is moving a few boxes into the house with the help of her 12-year-old son, Mikey. She reminiscences as they pack their things in, the environment and the neighbourhood reminding her of summers spent with her eccentric grandmother. Items around the house, from picture frames in the living room to the herb rack in the kitchen, remind Zelene of precious memories, especially of her grandmother’s brewing. Zelene doesn’t believe in witchcraft, but her grandmother had claimed to be a witch. Zelene found her mind straying to the man who had she had met as she struggled with her flat tyre. ‎Zelene drops her son off at school the next day and goes out for coffee with her old friend, Dalia, who she had played with as a child in the summers, and they catch up. Zelene tells her all about her divorce from Mickey's father. While they speak, Damien walks into the coffee shop. Zelene recognizes him and feels a pull between them, and Dalia introduces them to each other. Dalia tells Damien Zelene is a really good fashion designer in need of a job. And he promises to get to know her. ‎ They start getting to know each other when she visits his company for his fitting, though Zelene becomes suspicious of Damian's origins due to his vague answers to her questions. Damian can’t explain his attraction to this woman, but it seems to grow every time he sees her. ‎They cross paths in the street before her house, and Zelene discovers they live just beside each other. His house turns out to be the one just beside hers. Their attraction blossomsand it spins bebegino show. An accidental touch leaves them both wanting more. ‎ ‎Damian is shocked to see Zelene's call one late evening and he picks up almost immediately. She asks if she can reschedule the fitting for his new set of suits till the next week. Damian can tell almost immediately that something is wrong: she sounded like she’d been ying, and he tells her to hold on. He rushes out of his office and guns it to her house. ‎When he gets there, she meets him at the door, rwith y eyes. He doesn't even get a chance to ask her what's wrong because she pulls him to her and they kiss. They end up having sex. ‎Damian knows for certain afat she is his mate, and his feelings for her are deeper, but Damian decides to keep his true nature a secret. Zelene discovers a hidden journal in her grandmother's belongings as she clears up the attic, hinting at an ancient secret. She starts to wonder if her grandmother wais real witch after all. ‎She has a date with Damian later that evening, ecause he wants to 'do things the right way'. Zelene starts to get suspicious during the date because she notices that

“I swear, I will destroy this damn game.” In the year 2100, a mysterious VRMMORPG called Etherea Online took the world by storm. With its surreal graphics and unprecedented gameplay, it quickly became a second world for nearly the entire population. Ray was one such person, eager to immerse himself in this virtual wonderland. However, his excitement turned to horror when his father died because of the game, plunging Ray’s life into chaos. Desperate to save his ailing mother, he became a pawn, forced to slave away for a guild that saw him as nothing more than a tool. Betrayed and broken, he was tricked into a soul-binding contract with a demon—a cruel pact that locked his level at 1 for ever. Trapped in a game he once loved, Ray’s hatred for Etherea Online festered, each day a grim reminder of his shattered life. For ten agonizing years, he was trapped in a cycle of pain and resentment, compelled to play the game he despised. Then, one day, the unimaginable happened: the world of Etherea and reality intertwined. The nightmarish game became his terrifying reality. As his world shattered like glass, Ray found solace only in death. But fate had other plans. Ray awoke ten years in the past, before the launch of the accursed VRMMORPG. Armed with the knowledge of what was to come, his mission was clear. This time, his vengeance wasn’t directed at a person, a guild, or any individual foe. It was aimed at the game itself. ------------ Follow Ray's journey as he uncovers the secrets of this ordinary 'game' and messing up with the the fate of nearly everything he seeks answers. he seeks the truth. He doesn’t just seek vengeance. A player cursed to be level 1 forever seeks to rewrite fate. But will the cost of knowing the truth be too high? ------------

Note: This is the prequel of The Isekai Journey of The Strays (Official) Main story link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-isekai-journey-of-the-strays-(official)_29976266200750205 "Fifty years before The Strays emergence, Phillip Hart’s journey began." Phillip Hart, a 17-year-old English student, was taking a math test when everything went dark. When he opened his eyes, he found himself tied up in a forest, surrounded by armored strangers. Spotting a strange circle beneath him, he used a small knife to free himself, knocked out his captors, and fled. Desperate, he tried to call his family, only to find his phone useless in this strange world. Hours later, Phillip realized that he hadn’t been transported to a typical "isekai" world, but to Mikhland—a place far different from anything he could have imagined. With no answers and only himself to rely on, Phillip must confront a reality that doesn’t seem to play by any rules he understands.

The fantasy world of Celestia, a blue star filled with wondrous magic, brutal monsters and countless different races all spread on the huge continents said to have been created by the Goddess Celestia herself. But all is not adventure and bliss—there exists a man who causes the people to tremble in fear, and even Celestia's blessed Hero can only beg forgiveness. That man is the 72nd Vampire Lord, one of the most powerful and charming men in Celestia, rumoured to drag any woman he desires into his bed. He was a fearsome enemy of men and a secret delight for women. But! Nobody knows when or where this Lord came from. They only knew he was a gentle and loving husband but a cruel and brutal enemy. ------- Lucifer died accidentally with his soul transmigrated into the body of a young vampire dying in a forest, lacking most of his memories. He feels determined to use this handsome face to live a great second life after realising that this world is a Netori Eroge with RPG elements that he played in his loneliness. Reborn is a nameless side character, neither the villain nor Hero. Being a stray vampire with no noble ties, Lucifer desires to live a happy life, slaying monsters and making his legal harem of beautiful women of all races. However, fate would seem to stand in the way of his plans. Lucifer was always envious of a certain hidden boss, a member of the 72 lords and the only male Lord. Sadly, he never played the game's hidden ending, not knowing the truth while envying the 72nd lord. "The 72nd Lord will steal the heroines if the Hero doesn't enter any of their routes... That guy is so lucky." Sadly, his fate seemed cursed! He accidentally had sex with the Protagonist's childhood friend by mistake, and now she is crazy about him! He made the Hero a cuckold, causing his world to turn on its head! He made the game a [Netori Eroge] or an [NTR Eroge] for the original Protagonist. Slowly, the world's plot was changed by this unsuspecting old man, step by step, searching for the best beauties! His mind was blurry, with the vague memories of his past life and the message of someone special to him planted in his dreams and mind. Lucifer must use all of his abilities, from charm, wits and libido, to survive. He must push through this nightmare difficulty game and defeat the [Protagonist] while accidentally seducing and stealing the heroines on his way. All to enjoy this second chance at life. +-----------------+ I dedicate this to those who supported my first major contracted novel, Vampir.

Walking the earth with a sword in hand Love and hate freely without a plan Stray into the red dust and grievances rise Emotions become the hero’s demise A bloodstained dress is the emperor’s dream The battlefield is not what it seems One sword may bind or break the heart Next life we’ll stay forever apart ----- When a twist of fate causes high school junior Wang Jingyuan to transmigrate into an alternate universe—one where Wuxia and palace struggles play out in real life—she promptly finds herself deeply entangled in power schemes, war, and heartbreak. Left with only her wits, modern knowledge, and all the dramas she’s ever watched, she must navigate this new world and become the smart and strong protagonist of her own story—without losing herself. As the worlds collide and fates intertwine, will Wang Jingyuan find her happily ever after, or will reality shatter every beautiful daydream? ----- Note: This is an ORIGINAL story, not a translation! All rights reserved. Warning: There will be minor cursing in the story.

Eyes wide, he nervously peered at the others marching in formation around him. Gripping the large bow tightly, he made sure to keep marching, never stopping from the steady pace set by the columns ahead. Placing each foot one after the other he carefully stayed in formation and made sure to keep the pace set. To do otherwise would only invite the Game's wrath. He couldn't slow down or the Game would take steps to try and kill him. It had already made clear that if he died here in the game, he would die in real life. The last thing he remembered was boarding the small plane with a destination of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Now he was somehow trapped as a character inside the biggest mobile game at the time: Destiny War Tactics, a roleplaying strategy game with a heavy focus on its Idle-type gameplay and events. Having played the game before, but only casually, he now finds himself relying on the little bit he can remember in order to survive a world fraught with its own perils, while somehow getting around the restrictions imposed by its murderous Game System.