Kai Has Returned

Ash Mercier has always been good at understanding people what they want, what they fear, what makes them tick. It’s not magic. Just observation, pattern recognition, a skill sharpened over years of watching the world with cold, detached clarity. He thought he had life figured out. Until one night, something shifts. It starts small. A street that feels too quiet. A flickering light that shouldn’t matter. A strange feeling he can’t shake. Coincidence. Imagination. That’s what he tells himself. But the moments keep piling up. The city around him feels… wrong. The people, the places things he’s known his whole life suddenly feel unfamiliar, like a script he’s no longer following. Ash has spent his life reading people apart, staying in control, always one step ahead. But now, for the first time, he’s starting to wonder has he ever truly been in control at all?

In a world where catastrophe and constellations existed as a new norm after the appearance of the Grand Tower. Many sought for it's great rewards and the power it bestows upon those who are worthy. A single young man, in his adolescent age, ravaged through the tower floors, tore down the great families, and even made the high constellations kneel.

On her 8th birthday, Mai'ya, the second princess of the kingdom of Kálan, is pursued by assassins sent by her uncle, the current king. To save her, Selèn, the goddess of the full moon, sends her to another world. Fourteen years later, Mai'ya is brought back to Orhyan. Now, as a returnee, her mission is to survive, find others like her, and save the world from the clutches of D'aurum. In the world of Orhyan, half-human, half-animal beings called morphs dominate. In advanced societies, they live and rule their kingdoms, but a god plans to seize power from the divine pantheon. Only those who possess the powers of the spirits of the sylphs, gnomes, undines, and salamanders can protect the world.

The story follows an old Cultivator who transcended from the Earth to the realm of cultivation. After nearly a hundred year of farming, he found himself disheartened by his own talent and decided to return to his mortal clan to pass on his final legacy before his death. However, to his surprise, his true new beginning awaited him there. This is a tale of family growth—there is no structured system, and the protagonist nurtures his family because he needs them to cultivate his treasure. The novel is truly unique, and I promise you all an exciting journey. Enjoy, my friends! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cultivation Realms Mortals: Body Tempering (Four Stages): Skin Tempering, Blood Tempering, Bone Tempering, Organ Tempering. Immortal Realms: Level 1-9 Each major realm is divided into: Early Stage, Mid Stage, Late Stage, and Peak. Additional realms will be introduced later.

Long ago, an ancient war shattered humanity’s path to godhood. The world tree, once the bridge to other realms, lies broken, and the elder races have vanished, retreating from an unseen terror that still lingers. In this fractured world, Arthur, the descendant of a long-forgotten bloodline, wielding the power of the legendary fifth element, embarks on a perilous quest. But he is not alone - joined by powerful allies of mysterious origins and extraordinary powers, they set out to unravel the secrets of their origin and their world. They awaken forces beyond their understanding. Gods, demons, and legendary beasts stir from their slumber, and the truth they seek may reshape, or doom the world.

Alistair was the first fallen angel. Tristan is the last fallen angel. ***** The Last Rebellion leads to the extinguishing of the Eternal Flame, and heaven and earth are no longer connected, separating angels from men. But Tristan, the pure but flawed one, entrusted with destroying the flame, becomes one of the fallen for the sin of killing Him. Alistair, the original fallen, finds Tristan after his fall. When Tristan falls, he thinks he will be alone on earth, but he awakes to find himself in the care of the dark angel, Alistair. He is the antithesis of Tristan because he chose to rebel against the heavens and embrace his dark nature, becoming the devil. But in New York City, they are hardly the strangest people. Alistair is entranced by Tristan's purity, especially when it seems like the beautiful angel kept his divine light despite the fall. He wants to colour the other man with his darkness while still craving to protect his purity. A beautiful love blossoms.

Orphaned by privilege, eight-year-old Astheir Maenhel De Marillo, daughter of a powerful Duke, flees a life of suffocating loneliness, seeking love in a world beyond her gilded cage. Twelve years later, she's a successful model, her past a carefully buried secret. But the shadows refuse to stay silent. A chilling encounter with a wrathful old man unveils a devastating truth: Astheir's escape was not a flight from sorrow, but a flight from a world she unknowingly destroyed. Now, dragged back into a reality she'd forgotten, she faces a reckoning – a confrontation with the consequences of a childhood act, a journey into a past shrouded in mystery and the terrifying weight of a forgotten power. Will she atone for the devastation she wrought, or will the price of her escape prove far greater than she could ever imagine?

Sarah was 18 years old, just four weeks away from graduation. She was bored with school life and wanted to be free from it. However, aside from school, there was something else on her mind—she wanted to know who had entered her room and gone through her panty drawer. She had a suspicion, but she didn’t want to believe it. After a friend’s suggestion, she set up a mini camera. When she finally saw who had entered her house, she was stunned. --- The first few chapters focus on her and father, but as the story progresses, it shifts more toward the father, making him the central focus of the later chapters. --- There is No NTR and Yuri

Officially winner of the Cupid's Quill Contest. This is the book if you are looking for a green flag male, who is not toxic, doesn't degrade the FL, doesn't rape or hurt her, physically or emotionally. Let's dive in. “Many can own your body but it takes a special someone to creep into your soul, infuse it with their magic and make it theirs. That's what you have done to me, Skyla Adams, and now you refuse to leave,” his sultry whispers were fanning the outer edges of her ear, rendering her weak. Not only in the knees but her whole body. (It's a dark romance so the book deals with trauma, ra*e and similar themes. But I guarantee you it will have a happy ending.) Synopsis Broken by the sudden news of her father's terminal cancer and further shattered by the betrayal of her fiancé; Doran, who was a renowned super model and CEO of his fashion company. Skyla sought solace in the arms of a call boy. Dressed like her favourite anime character with his face hidden behind a mask, the boy pulled her in and she ended up losing her v-card to him. Circumstances led her to marry her abusive/cheating fiancé. But after eight years of abuse and being told she could never run her father's company, Skyla had enough. When her husband’s boss suddenly offered her a job. She grabbed the opportunity to prove her husband wrong. What she hadn't anticipated was the kindness her boss had begun to shower on her. Zyair Kincaid; the CEO of renowned fashion company was a gynophobe who never hired women to work in his proximity. But he broke his own rules and hired Skyla to be his personal secretary. With his identity hidden from the world, behind a black mask, he was a man of many secrets but had only one goal. To liberate Skyla from her abusive husband and for that, he was willing to go to any length. In a tale where past and present collided, two broken souls sought comfort with each other. But can Skyla escape her husband? And how would Zyair grapple when his dark past comes knocking? (This is my entry for the competition Cupid's Quill. Kindly show support and send a power stone and add the book to your library. The characters I will be creating in this book will be in grey areas, I hope you people will love them as much as I am enjoying writing them.) Book cover is mine special thanks to Queenfrieza for making it. Want to chat? Find me on Instagram with the same name; Sunny_Shumail.

Synopsis: This is the story of a boy becoming a man in a harsh but fantastic world. He will fight tooth and nail to become the apex predator. Warning: This story is bloody, not for the faint of heart, and is created by a newbie. There will be a small harem, not too many girls. Main character is not going to be girl crazy either. Harsh topics such as r***, abuse, drugs, torture, and the like will be in this story Author Note: I will try to have a lot of detail in the story but I will make many mistakes as I am new. Criticism is open. THERE WILL BE A LOT OF CHAPTERS FOCUSED ON WORLD BUILDING/DETAIL.

A decade ago, the world was saved by a single warrior. The Calamity Killer—a legend who single-handedly conquered every calamity-level gate, eradicating the monstrous threats that once plagued humanity. No one knew his true identity, only that he was the strongest hunter to ever exist. Then, one day, he vanished. With his disappearance, the gates stopped appearing, and the world entered an era of peace. Hunters retired, governments stabilized, and people moved on. But they never forgot the man who had saved them all. His name remained in history—an untouchable myth. Until now. Ten years later, the Calamity Killer returns—but something is wrong. His overwhelming power is gone, leaving him a shadow of his former self. Worse, his reappearance triggers something terrifying… the gates have begun opening once more. Once a prodigy who started clearing gates at just 15, he now faces a world that still remembers him as a legend—but he is no longer the invincible warrior they once knew. Weakened but not broken, he must train relentlessly to reclaim his former glory, all while uncovering the truth: Why did he lose his power? Why are the gates returning? And this time… can he stop what’s coming?

Notice: Due to the Author suffering from pneumonia and getting hospitalized, update will be put on hold for 1 or 2 weeks. On his 32nd birthday, Jeff, along with all of his friends, confesses how they are dissatisfied with their lives. If only I didn't suppress my desires. If only I didn't ignore my feelings for her. If only I confess my love to her. If only I had chosen a different path from the start. If only... At the end of his 32nd birthday, the next morning, Jeff wakes up a decade back to the past. And as if all of his friends have trusted all of their regrets to him, Jeff remembers them all. With his regression that gave him a mysterious system known as Returner Fantasy, Jeff will do everything to change the future, not only for himself but for his friends and the ones he loves. [Warning: Contains Mature and Sexual content.] This book will have a lot of mature and sexual content. But those will not be the main focus of story. This book will show characters trying their best to redeem themselves from their failures and regrets.

In the year 2087, the asteroid Chimera crashed into Earth, unleashing a mysterious particle that fused human DNA with insect traits, creating a new breed of superhumans known as Hybrids. To control this sudden evolution, the world established Vertex Academy, a prestigious institution where gifted hybrids train to harness their abilities and protect humanity from the monstrous creatures born from the same catastrophe. Enter Kai Ashen, an unremarkable eighteen-year-old dismissed as a “Level Zero” hybrid. His ability? The power to produce smoke—a seemingly useless trait in a world of warriors with exoskeletons, venom, and devastating physical abilities. Ridiculed and overlooked, Kai is assigned to the academy’s lowest-ranked class, where failure means expulsion. But what no one realizes—including Kai himself—is that his ability is far more than it appears. As he trains under the enigmatic Professor Mantis, Kai discovers he can manipulate his smoke’s density, temperature, and chemical composition, leading to explosive reactions, sensory manipulation, and even short bursts of flight. When the academy is attacked by rogue hybrids, Kai’s unique talents prove invaluable, thrusting him into a deadly game of espionage, underground conflicts, and a looming war between Earth and forces beyond the stars. From a weak outcast to a legend, Kai’s journey is one of intelligence over raw strength, strategy over brute force. As he ascends through the Evolution Protocol, unlocking unimaginable power, he must navigate the deadly politics of hybrid society, the shadows of the Vespari Mafia, and an intergalactic conspiracy that threatens to consume the planet. In a world where only the strong survive, one overlooked underdog will rise—shrouded in smoke and destined to ignite a revolution.

life is a curse. You are suddenly alive, forced to learn many new things, forced to understand, forced to be smart, and also forced to stay alive. but behind all that, life is still something beautiful. if that curse makes me able to enjoy and understand the meaning of life. then I think I will accept that curse gladly. i decide post this novel in royal road soon as possible.

In a world teetering on the brink of annihilation, the return of the gods and the shattering of the Ring herald the dawn of the Age of Eternity. A mysterious system descends upon Earth, offering humanity a single, harrowing chance at immortality—survive *The Game*. But the price is catastrophic. Billions perish in the initial trials, civilization crumbles, and a savage war for divinity rages for two centuries, reshaping the world into a dystopian nightmare. Adam, a man who has lived through the end, refuses to accept this grim fate. After striking a perilous deal with an enigmatic entity, he awakens in January 2025—one year before the apocalypse. Armed with fragmented memories of the future, knowledge of the impending disaster, and the scars of a timeline that no longer exists, Adam embarks on a desperate mission to alter destiny. To the world, Adam appears unhinged—hoarding impossible resources, forging alliances with shadowy figures, and preparing for a cataclysm that no one else believes is coming. But when the sky ignites, technology fails, and the first trials of *The Game* begin, Adam’s actions reveal a chilling truth: he is not just another player in this deadly contest. He is here to dismantle it. As gods walk the earth, magic and technology merge, and the promise of eternity becomes the ultimate prize, Adam must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal, power struggles, and cosmic forces beyond human comprehension. The question looms: how much is he willing to sacrifice to rewrite the future? And will the malevolent forces that orchestrated humanity’s downfall allow him to succeed? The Age of Eternity has begun. The stakes are infinite. The rules are changing. Let the Game commence.

Alec Vance was supposed to be dead. His body was never found, his name erased, and his existence forgotten. Betrayed by the man he trusted the most—Blaze Carter—he was left for dead in the underground world of crime and power. But death didn’t take him. Now, after years in the shadows, Alec has returned. Not for revenge—but for something much darker. He doesn’t just want to destroy Blaze; he wants to make him suffer, piece by piece, until there's nothing left. As the city drowns in mind games, obsession, and blood, Alec and Blaze are locked in a battle where trust is an illusion and love is a weapon. But when the lines between hatred and passion blur, who will survive this deadly game? In a world where betrayal is inevitable and death is a mere illusion, one question remains—can you ever escape the past?

The Void! An unknown world where young people who once they turn the age of [17] enter... & hardly ever return from. With our MC hardly longing for this world or for whichever one, he is chosen to enter the Void. What unknown lies ahead of him, no one knows.

One last life. would it be enough to change any thing? Rune travels to the ORIGINAL WORLD to find out.

Chrissy was raised her aunt and uncle from an young age after being placed under seal as she believed that they were her parents. Until on the moring that her aunt and uncle died leaving her to receive a message that was meant to be sent to her as an delayed texts if something had happened to them to tell her who she really is. After she would find her birth family at a private highschool meant for the world most prostigious cultivators but to the rest world it was just an elite school for influential families that had genius children. How will her world change upon learning the truth of why she was sent away and when she learns of the threat that lurks in the darkness

In a world where a person’s name determines their power, our MC receives a name with no abilities. Shocked and ashamed, his family abandons him. For 20 years, he works tirelessly, proving his worth and slowly gaining recognition. But just as he starts to rise, his own comrades betray him—following the orders of his older brother. As he takes his last breath, a voice echoes in his mind: "Conditions met. Name abilities unlocked."

Kaitlin Hasley has been in love with Samuel St. James. She was 16 when her brother Nathan brought Samuel to their home for the first time. Samuel was 23 at the time. By miracle or just plain faith seven years later, Kaitlin ended up getting married to Samuel. Kaitlin thought that she would get her happy ending unfortunately it was not meant to be. Samuel had already let someone into his heart and was reluctant to let her in. After four years of marriage, Kaitlin was mistreated and unloved. Kaitlin has to choose between staying with Samuel and keep living the way she has been for the past four years of leave and making a new life for herself.

--- Synopsis: Raven Castillo has always been determined to carve out her own path, balancing her engineering studies and a fiercely independent life. But when the unexpected truth about her long-forgotten arranged marriage to the powerful Kai Valenti resurfaces, everything she thought she knew about her future is turned upside down. Raven is thrust into a life bound by family expectations, a world far from the one she’s worked so hard to create. Kai Valenti, heir to a mafia empire, has secretly been in love with Raven for years, though she doesn’t remember him. Cold, calculating, and emotionally guarded, Kai’s heart burns for her in ways he’s reluctant to show. As they are drawn together by fate and their parents’ plans, the connection between them becomes undeniable—and dangerous. As Raven begins to navigate this new chapter of her life, she’s faced with a whirlwind of challenges, each one more unexpected than the last. Her friends, Sophie, Val, and Jules, stand by her side, ready to support her through this chaotic journey. But Raven will have to decide if she’s willing to let go of her carefully planned future and embrace the raw, intense world of love, revenge, and power that Kai brings into her life. With each new twist, Raven’s life becomes an adventure of passion, betrayal, and self-discovery. The stakes rise as secrets are revealed, leaving her to question everything she thought she knew. Can she trust the man who holds her future in his hands? Or will her journey lead her down a darker, more dangerous path? ---

In a world where empires rise and fall, one nation's legacy is woven with the echoes of a single, extraordinary figure-the Founder. His teachings built a land of unity and hope, but as centuries passed, ambition and division began to fray the bonds he had forged. Now, in a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin, a child is born on the outskirts of its crumbling glory. Unbeknownst to all, his presence carries the promise of change-a force capable of reshaping the destiny of the nation. This is a tale of perseverance and reclamation, where the weight of the past collides with the uncertainty of the future. As the shadows of betrayal and ambition threaten to consume all, one question remains: can the heart of a nation be rebuilt when its very soul is forgotten? All Rights Reserved

Alleyway Returner is the after story of the death delinquent boy named Amon. The one thing he never expected on the edge his death, was that he'd forever be trapped in that alleyway he died in. He returned back in the alleyway - A contorting and changing alleyway that prohibits him from finding some form of escape. Unable to escape, he searches continuously in a fervor to find a way to get back to the real world.

"Hah, finally I get to leave this hell," Jacob Said as he laughed. It turns out the system was rebooted and lost his chance. He had achieved never-aging immortality and many other skills. He fell to the ground as his hope for leaving was gone as the system finally announced [Level Cap:99999.] He looked at his level and saw it was the same thing as the New level cap. He pressed the return button as he went home. He found.that.. he would have to take part in a new life as he was reincarnated to the roots of time Year 0

Lyra, a young omega in a powerful werewolf pack, has spent years under the tyrannical rule of the cruel Alpha, Raegar. His punishments are harsh, and his abuse leaves her physically and emotionally scarred. Yet, there is a secret within Lyra — a powerful, dormant ability she is unaware of. With the return of her former mate, Alpha Torin, from exile and the discovery of her true identity, Lyra is torn between revenge, healing, and embracing her inner strength. But she must survive the cruelty of Alpha Raegar, protect her pack, and face a growing tension that could tear the pack apart. As Lyra’s journey unfolds, she will face betrayal, heartbreak, and unimaginable trials — but in the end, she will rise and claim her rightful place.