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In a world divided by towering walls, society is split into four their, each layer a stark reminder of one's place in the hierarchy. From the labor-bound populace of Wall One to the wealthy aristocrats of Wall Three, every citizen's life is dictated by the rules of their tier. At the pinnacle, behind the impregnable Fourth Wall, reside the General's council of seven who wield absolute authority, overseeing the realms below with iron-fisted precision.

Centuries ago, the Empire was the beacon of civilization, a colossus of power and prosperity. But 560 years after its founding, its decline is inevitable. Corruption has taken hold of its foundations, incompetent officials have led to chaos, and noble families fight among themselves for scraps of power. The emperor is a mere figurehead, and barbarian invasions and internal rebellions threaten to destroy what remains. In this world on the brink of collapse, heroes and villains emerge: some fight to save the Empire, others seek independence, and a few dream of replacing it. Who will prevail in this struggle for power? And what price will the world pay for their ambition?

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In a realm ruled by the iron-fisted Emperor Thaddeus, Faith Reaper, a sworn warrior, yearns to break free from her allegiance. But a sinister new threat emerges—demons from Hell. To combat this unholy invasion, Faith embarks on a perilous quest with an unlikely alliance: the fiery Prince of Eltarin, her sworn enemy. As they brave treacherous landscapes, they uncover a darker conspiracy that threatens to consume the Western Continent in eternal darkness. Join Faith and her companions on an epic journey of redemption, rebellion, and the fight against the forces that seek to destroy their world.

Elyzara Thorne was just an ordinary woman until she died in the dumbest way possible. One moment she was walking down the street, the next, she was choking on a piece of candy and face-planting into the afterlife. Before she could even process her own stupidity, a snarky system appeared and dumped her into the body of a newborn baby. Sounds bad? Oh, it gets worse. Her new moms are the most terrifying tyrants the world has ever seen two ridiculously powerful empresses who rule with an iron fist, burn cities for fun, and make their enemies weep in fear. The entire kingdom is one bad day away from rebellion, and Elyzara’s new mission (whether she likes it or not) is to stop these two overpowered warlords from getting themselves overthrown. The problem? • She’s a literal infant. • Her moms worship the ground she drools on and think she’s the best thing since world domination. • Everyone around her is scared shitless of her “divine presence,” making diplomacy nearly impossible. Can Elyzara stop her bloodthirsty parents from committing war crimes before she’s old enough to walk? Or is she doomed to be the adorable mascot of tyranny?

In the year Stardate 1, mankind entered the interstellar age, with interstellar migration, spaceships, alien races, and outer gods...arriving one after another. By the year Stardate 717, Fang Xing looked out upon the cosmic backdrop teeming with dense armies of foreign races and declared that all aliens, cultivators, tentacles, esoteric teachings, and evil gods would be intimidated by his supreme talent and smashed to pieces with his iron fist... Well, this is actually the story of a transmigrator, who whimsically dominates many different worlds with the help of his professional panel...

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Four hundred years ago, the inhabitants of Thas Summoned warriors from other worlds to take down a Demon King. Thasnians and Terrans fought side by side, eventually sealing him. In the current day, Tas prepares for the centennial visit of Bolat. But the time is coming for the seal to expire. Summoning is now illegal. Tas must raise its own warriors to fight. But first the governments of the world must admit there is any danger at all.

Beneath the bustling neon metropolis, unknown monsters lurk in the shadows. Martial arts sects, biological modifications, cutting-edge mechas, golden bloodlines, abyssal aberrations... Chen Feng finds himself in a parallel world similar to Earth, only to discover that he can enter a mysterious dreamworld and collect glowing orbs: Limit-Breaking Orb: Enhances martial arts skill proficiency, surpassing limits and leveling up! Attribute Orb: Randomly increases four-dimensional attributes, making you stronger and bigger—level up! Talent Orb: You gain the talent Azure Armor... Skill Orb: You gain... As martial arts gradually decline, with cyborgs and advanced mechas becoming dominant, Chen Feng obtains ultimate limit-breaking powers in the dreamworld. With extraordinary talents fused together, he reignites the martial arts path! Tearing apart mechas with bare hands, smashing aircraft carriers with a single punch! Follow Chen Feng as he writes his own legend in a world filled with turmoil.

In the legendary RPG game World of World Online, there exists an NPC of immense power and wealth—Elysia De Ravilis, the highest-ranking Secretary General Manager of the World Union, the most powerful guild that rules the entire game world. Twenty years after the game’s completion, a former player unexpectedly reincarnates into Elysia’s body. As the child of the Emperor Swordsman and the Supreme Magician Queen, Elysia possesses nearly limitless wealth and strength. With the goal of achieving immortality, Elysia, known for her cruelty in the game lore, meets a fatal end and is replaced by another character. However, the new reincarnator is indifferent to reputation and legacy. Embracing her role as a ruthless dictator, she will stop at nothing to maintain power and reshape the world to her will. In a world governed by RPG mechanics and system notifications, her every move carries weight, but her disdain for morality and her willingness to rule with an iron fist may be her greatest strength—and her greatest danger.

Tara was a normal girl on Earth until through some bizarre circumstances she found herself reborn in a fantasy world of cultivation as a weak salamander. Now in a world where humans view magical beasts as resources, and magical beasts consume each other to fuel their own growth she found herself alone in a hostile world where the strong ruled with an iron fist. Luckily, she has brought one thing with her from Earth, a strange system connected to her soul called the Evolution System. Bestowed by a mysterious immortal it allows her to continuously improve and upgrade her racial traits, skills, and even strive towards evolving her race all together. With the system she had hope for improving her cultivation beyond the confines of her race, and with hope carving a place in this world where she will no longer be at the mercy of others.

Planet 236, a world steeped in mysteries, where tales of vampires linger as ancient superstitions among ordinary humans. Among the four royal vampire families, the Leif family stands as one of the most powerful, possessing the rare ability to transform humans with their blood. Yet, Leif Rose, an 18-year-old from this noble lineage, bears the weight of shame. Her transformations have only produced weak vampires, and with her ability limited to just seven transformations, she has failed six times. Deemed a disgrace to her family, Rose vows never to create another vampire, dreading another failure. Andrew Felix, the righteous yet troublesome son of a police officer, is Rose’s polar opposite, a school bully with a secret crush on her. Admiring the school president and number-one beauty from afar, Felix knows their worlds are irreconcilably different. But everything changes when Rose becomes the target of an assassination attempt: a car crafted from condensed carbon metal, designed to neutralize vampires, hurtles toward her. Acting on instinct, Felix throws himself in harm's way, saving Rose but leaving himself fatally injured. As Felix lies in a pool of blood, he confesses his feelings to a panicking Rose. Faced with the choice of letting him die or using her final chance to transform a human, Rose decides to repay the debt she owes him, wagering everything on his survival. Two weeks later, Felix awakens in the hospital. Overwhelmed with anticipation, Rose rushes to confirm his transformation into a vampire, only to be crushed by disappointment, Felix shows no reaction to vampire blood. Convinced her attempt failed, Rose resigns herself to her shame. But Felix's true transformation reveals itself when Rose is ambushed by rival vampires from a rival house. Desperate and on the brink of death, her cries for help awaken something dormant in Felix. Across a great distance, he senses her peril and comes to her rescue. In an explosive display of power, Felix manifests the legendary Crimson Aura, a rare and formidable vampire lineage thought to be extinct, one that serves as the backbone of every royal family. For Rose, her gamble has paid off beyond her wildest dreams. Felix is no ordinary vampire, he is her salvation, her ally, and the one who will change the fate of the Rose house forever. NOTE: It will take much chapters before the R18 scene begins as it as a lot of impact in this story itself

An angel, lost on Earth after failing to return to heaven, reincarnated as a human but retained his celestial powers. As he aged, the power became too much for his mortal body, leaving him lonely despite having siblings. He eventually made a close friend and, knowing his time was short, began distributing his powers through injections of his celestial blood. His friend was the first to receive powers, followed by the angel's sister and many others. To help these new power-bearers, the angel created a separate universe above Earth with a school where they could learn to harness their celestial aura. The angel ruled the school until his friend, seeking control, demanded a share. When the angel refused, the friend took over during his absence, ruling with an iron fist and sparking a deadly war. The angel returned to find his friend had married his sister, and they had a daughter. Heartbroken, the angel banished them and their followers to a sealed realm called Terra Firma. Before departing on another journey, he appointed twelve powerful beings to govern his universe and placed his niece and her descendants in charge of the school. Then, the angel disappeared, leaving his legacy behind.

What if your life ended, but history was just beginning? Alexander, an ordinary man from the modern world, finds himself thrown into the brutal era of Kievan Rus. He is now a young prince of Kievan Rus', the last hope of a land torn apart by intrigues and enemies. He understood that every decision was a risk. Every mistake was a step toward collapse. To survive, he must turn his weakness into strength and his lands into a mighty fortress. In the end, the winner is not the one who triumphs but the one who manages to survive.

In a universe where seven planets revolve under the iron-fisted rule of the Human empire, Wynn, a rat-like boy is born into the bleak backwater planet of Zerith, caught in the web of fate’s cruel design. A boy with ghostly white hair and skin, Wynn was never meant to have a destiny of his own. But fate, it seems, has a different plan. When ????, a ????? from ????, is mysteriously pulled into the world of Wings Of Dawn, a novel she discovered by chance, she finds herself transmigrated into the body of?????. Her initial frustration of being trapped in a foreign world quickly turns into cold calculation. Using her knowledge of the novel, ??? intends to survive by manipulating the world around her, seeking out artifacts and allies—especially Arthur von Scit, the arrogant protagonist destined for greatness.

In a world where the Sevengod Church with an iron fist, Oliver, a downtrodden acolyte struggling to survive, uncovers a terrifying truth: the gods are long dead, their thrones consumed by madness. The Church’s “Divine Circuits” aren’t holy—they are cursed shackles, binding humanity to the ravenous, decaying deities they claim to serve. In reality, humans are mere sacrifices, fed to the gods to prolong their fading existence. Armed with the Blasphemy Codex System, Oliver treads a dangerous path. Each time he desecrates a god or slays a hypocritical priest, Oliver draws power from the Codex, strengthening himself with every heresy. The so-called divine beings of holy love? The great, selfless clergy? The beloved by all? Let me expose their true nature, and show everyone the maggots crawling beneath the shiny facade! This is what Oliver is doing, this is how Oliver grows stronger! When the last fancy lie falls apart in his bloody hands, Oliver finally sees the truth—those so-called gods never wanted worship, just the fear in human eyes. Now, the Codex speaks of dead stars rising again, its pages filled with secrets that could either create new gods from fallen believers or destroy everything in their final scream. Will his sword bring salvation, or just make him the most terrifying monster in this deadly game?

Wrote this book a while ago, published it on KDP, awaiting a voiceover, this will be the free version for now, but if you’d want a voice over version to enhance your read, search up my title, there will be a sale soon on the book next month, so feel free to do anything you’d like, or just read straight from here :) "Eternal Iron, Tainted Lands" is a dark, action-packed fantasy novel that plunges readers into a gritty, 19th-century London, where the industrial revolution clashes with ancient, hidden powers. We follow the journey of Thomas, a young boy trapped in a cycle of poverty and abuse, who stumbles upon a secret that will forever alter the course of his life – and potentially, the world. He discovers he possesses a rare connection to an ancient force called the Eternal Spark, granting him the potential for immortality but also marking him as a target. The narrative follows Thomas as he transforms from a frightened child into a powerful, immortal gunslinger known as "The Shadow Weaver." He navigates a dangerous path, honing his abilities by mastering glyphs, an ancient language that allows him to manipulate life force, time, and even the elements. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a need for revenge, Thomas battles corrupt forces, explores the morality of power, and grapples with the chilling lure of chaos. As his understanding grows, he is drawn into a hidden conflict between the Seekers, a group dedicated to understanding and protecting the Eternal Spark, and the Watchers, a mysterious organization that seeks to control it. The lines between good and evil blur as Thomas's journey forces him to confront not only external threats but also the darkness within his own heart. He's forced to confront his path of destruction, and it would lead to change that would be necessary, not for survival, but for a destiny that he could finally control. He learns, he grows, he falls, and he rises again with a new purpose and understanding. "Eternal Iron, Tainted Lands" is a story about transformation, the corrupting influence of power, and the battle between order and chaos. It's a dark fantasy that explores the burden of immortality, the price of change, and the fight to forge one’s own destiny in a world teetering on the brink of the unknown. Readers will find a rich blend of historical atmosphere, brutal action, and deep philosophical questions within its pages. Key Elements: Gritty Historical Setting: The novel uses the backdrop of 1830s London, juxtaposing the industrial advancements of the era with a hidden world of magic and ancient secrets. Complex Characters: Thomas's transformation is central, as he evolves from a victim to a powerful but conflicted individual. Supporting characters like his mother, Silas, the Seekers, and the corrupted Watchers are all compelling in their own right. Magic System: The glyph-based system offers a unique blend of symbolic power, allowing for a wide variety of applications, from physical enhancements to manipulation of time and space. Themes of Power and Corruption: The novel explores the seductive nature of power and its potential to corrupt, testing Thomas's morality as he treads the line between control and chaos. Action and Intrigue: The narrative is filled with brutal battles, chase sequences, and twists that will keep readers engaged. Philosophical Undertones: The novel grapples with larger questions about the nature of life, death, destiny, and what true freedom really means.

Power is Truth! The Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said, "The great issues of the day will not be settled by speeches and parliamentary resolutions... but by iron and blood." Military enthusiast Qin Tian has been reborn as the fifth son of Wilhelm II, Prince Oscar. Originally just wanting to live a carefree life, he unexpectedly becomes the heir to this empire. To save his own life, Qin Tian must think of every possible way to ensure Germany wins the war! Qin Tian’s goal: "With the sword of Germany, to gain land for the plow of Germany, to secure daily bread for the people of Germany, and to fight for sunlit land for the Germanic nation!"

Forgecraft The gods rule with an iron fist, demanding worship and obedience—or delivering annihilation. Stephen, a fallen warrior, wakes in the Forge, the cursed afterlife where only the strongest are reborn. But he is not alone. An ally awaits him in the shadows, offering a path back to the world of the living. A path drenched in blood and betrayal. Across a world of steampunk cities, alchemical wonders, and divine tyranny, rebels gather. A witch with forbidden magic, a warrior with nothing left to lose, and criminals whose sins might just save the world. Their goal? To challenge the gods themselves. Expect bank heists, prison breaks, forbidden desires, and battlefields where gods bleed. But in this war, no one’s hands stay clean. The truth behind Ashenfall’s destruction is only the beginning. The Forge reshapes those who enter it. Will Stephen emerge as a savior—or something far worse? Read Forgecraft now. The rebellion begins.

Starships, Noble plotting, Corporate Schemeing, and a rather annoying buzz from the Thoraxian Swarm, and that's before breakfast is served.

Alternate Title: Blood-Wolf Awakening: Lycan-Tamer Reborn “Man oh man! My four wives are beautiful Lycans…… not really though. I mean yes— they’re drop dead gorgeous. So much so I have to manually close my jaw to stop from drooling sometimes. But that’s only when they take on their human forms. Usually they’re in their beast forms, ready to attack anything that looks at me wrong. I never expected this. But here I am. A Lycan-Tamer. The first of my kind. Which seems ironic because I hate wolves. Or I used to. They killed my father. At least that’s how I remember it. But I’m getting these powers and taming these beasts as if….. I’m one of them. All I can do now is get answers and get stronger— because that’s what it means to live in this world. Get to the top of the food chain or the food chain will get to the bottom of you…..” -Maximus Marroque extra tags: Revenge, Dark themes, comedy, evolution, horror, character growth, kingdom building, slice of life, farming, breeding,

Anna's world shatters when she discovers her husband's infidelity and his secret desire for a child. She was consumed by despair, and blaming it on her infertility, Anna contemplates ending her life. But fate intervenes, and a mysterious system transports her to an abandoned storybook world. In this realm, Anna is bound to a demigod, Kael, who rules with an iron fist, crushing the spirits of the people. The system's task is clear: Anna must navigate this treacherous world, training and learning to defeat Kael, now her husband. With each step, she'll earn real-life currency, offering a chance to escape her painful past when she returns to earth. But as Anna embarks on this journey, she's forced to confront her own darkness when an unexpected twist complicates her quest: she begins to develop feelings for Kael, the very man she's destined to kill. Torn between her loyalty to the system and her growing attachment to Kael, Anna must navigate the lines between reality and fantasy. Will she find a way to defy the system's expectations and forge her own path, or will she succumb to the fate that's been laid out for her? “I mean, what am I going back to earth for?”

Under the rule of an iron fist a witch finds one way to overthrow the king. But do the ends justify the means? TW: Cannibalism (Graphic), Sexual abuse (Not depicted on page), Incest, Child abandonment, Child abuse, Sexism, Poverty, Murder (Graphic), Miscarriage, Slavery, Parental death, Child death, self harm, and suicide.

Teela married King Heavenly because she loved him, but life in the Heavenly household was anything but euphoric. Lettie, her hard-as-nails mother-in-law, treats her like an unpaid servant. The family treats her like an outsider. King treats her like a shadow, transparent and forgettable. When Lettie presses Teela to prove her value to the family or get out, Teela has a decision to make. But she’s not leaving without a fight. King Heavenly rules Heavenly Industries with an iron fist, but he leaves his home life to his mother to manage, and that includes the management of his boring little wife. Teela has never complained. She’s never done anything interesting, for that matter. She’s just one more responsibility in a long line of responsibilities that King shoulders on a daily basis, and that is exactly how he treats her — as a responsibility that he’s delegated to his mother. Suddenly Teela steps out of the shadows and into a fight with him and his whole family, and King is baffled by the ruthless actions of his now daring wife. He’d always heard that vengeance is a dish best served cold, but Teela is coming in hot!

Earth is dead. Moments before its destruction, it saved its ruling race from sharing its fate by sending them to the Tower. Humans now have to choose between struggling to climb the Tower and living a decent life on the lower floors. However, the new environment isn't all the humans have to worry about as a bitter climber from the far future returned to steal all the opportunities humans will have. His goal? Ruling the Tower and all its races with an iron fist. Watch as someone who has been robbed of his fate and destiny turns the Tower upside down. ******** -Slow update frequency -Extremely OP MC

At Ironclad Academy, where strength and skill determine one’s fate, Kade is just another nameless student, fighting to survive in a world ruled by elites. After a brutal match against a prodigy leaves him battered but unbroken, Kade begins to sense something unusual lurking within him—a connection to a forgotten legacy shrouded in darkness. As rival factions rise and ancient forces resurface, Kade must confront his hidden past and claim his destiny as the heir of shadows, or risk being consumed

In the heart of Central Asia, where empires rise and fall like the shifting sands, a warrior emerges who will shape history with his sword, his strategy, and his unwavering faith. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni—a name that would echo across centuries as both a conqueror and a patron of culture—sets out on a relentless campaign to expand his empire, challenge the mightiest rulers, and carve his place among history’s greatest kings. Mahmud, the eldest son of Sabuktigin, inherits not just his father’s kingdom but also his unyielding ambition. Born into the rugged lands of Ghazni, he learns early that power is not given; it is seized through blood, battle, and sheer will. But with great power comes great enemies—both within his court and beyond the frontiers of his realm. The story of The Iron Falcon is one of war, betrayal, loyalty, and a vision greater than one man’s thirst for conquest. The Rise of a Conqueror From the moment Mahmud ascends the throne, he faces opposition from his own family. His brother, Ismail, backed by courtly conspirators, attempts to claim the crown, igniting a bitter power struggle. But Mahmud is no ordinary ruler—his mind is as sharp as his sword. Through clever alliances and ruthless military tactics, he secures his place as the unchallenged Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire. Yet, this victory is merely the beginning. Determined to extend his dominion, Mahmud sets his eyes on the rich lands of India, where the Hindu Shahi kings rule with immense wealth and influence. His ambition is not just territorial; he believes he has a divine mission—to spread the glory of his empire, establish Islamic governance, and secure untold treasures to strengthen his rule. The Battles That Shaped an Empire With his most trusted general, Malik Ayaz, at his side, Mahmud launches a series of daring military campaigns. His army, a formidable force of cavalry, archers, and fearless warriors, storms the strongholds of Northern India, clashing with the legendary Raja Jayapala in the Battle of Peshawar (1001 AD). The fierce resistance of the Hindu Shahi kings tests Mahmud’s strength, but his brilliant tactics and relentless pursuit of victory prove overwhelming. Yet, conquest is never simple. As Mahmud advances deeper into the subcontinent, he encounters the resilience of Raja Anandapala, who unites rival kings in a desperate bid to repel the Ghaznavid forces. The ensuing battles are fierce, with betrayals, shifting alliances, and moments of brutal warfare that define the era. Through it all, Mahmud remains steadfast—an iron falcon soaring above the battlefield, always striking with precision and power. Betrayal, Glory, and the Clash of Civilizations While Mahmud’s sword carves empires, his mind thirsts for knowledge. Unlike mere warlords, he is a patron of scholars, poets, and architects. He invites the brilliant Al-Biruni, a polymath whose wisdom transcends borders, to document the vast lands and cultures Mahmud encounters. The Persian poet Firdawsi, author of the Shahnameh, also graces his court, though their relationship takes a dark turn when Mahmud, consumed by his ambitions, fails to appreciate the poet’s genius. But amidst the grandeur of conquest and culture, danger lurks within Mahmud’s own court. His trusted advisors whisper of betrayals, his allies waver, and the political games of viziers and rival warlords threaten to destabilize his empire. Even those closest to him—loyal generals and royal confidants—begin to question the weight of his relentless campaigns. One of the most defining moments of Mahmud’s reign comes with the legendary attack on Somnath (1025 AD). The opulent temple, known for its immense wealth and religious significance, becomes the ultimate prize. To some, Mahmud is a liberator; to others, he is a plunderer. The battle for Somnath becomes not just a military conquest but a clash of civilizations, where faith, power, and destiny collide. The Legacy of the Iron Falcon