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In the year 1038, known as the Year of the Gushing Springs, the mighty Titan, Ranasis, stole the artifact of the Arctic god, Uluthio—the enchanting Ice and Snow Necklace. Consequently, the vast glaciers dominating the north began to recede. The lands of Nafiel, Vasa, and Damara became increasingly habitable, heralding the commencement of a grand migration. In the same year, powerful legends received cryptic messages from the future. Though the incomplete magic only conveyed fleeting whispers, the people sensed that a formidable magical empire was emerging in the northern realms. Driven by motives of power, sorcery, riches, and justice, the strong began their journey northward. Yet, all of this seemed inconsequential to Lynn. The newly arrived traveler merely sought a better life, unconcerned with the missteps of deities or the grand maneuvers of legendary figures. However, on occasion, as he gazed upon the chaotic and backward state of Faerûn, he could not help but ponder: perhaps it was time to bestow a new order upon this world?

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On their wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! Instead, she turned around and kept a strikingly handsome gigolo. Well, let's just have fun together! The gigolo had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and was clingy. He could be as fierce as a wolf or as cute as a baby, always fond of throwing tantrums. After living a carefree life for three years, Jiang Ciyou handed the gigolo a huge check. "Baby, my husband is back. Let's call it quits here." Who would have thought that the gigolo would fly into a rage: "Jiang Ciyou, you want to dump me? Do you even know who I am?" Jiang Ciyou didn't pay any attention. She dropped the check and disappeared. Not long after that, she and her husband were invited to attend the birthday banquet of the richest man in the city, and there they saw that...

Update: Tues, Thurs, and Sat [MATURE CONTENT] Micaela Sinclair, a foreign exchange student, is drawn into a seemingly perfect friend group led by the charismatic Xu Jinhai. As she grows closer to them, she begins to notice unsettling behaviors and manipulations beneath their flawless façade, and even signs of the leaders abuse. When Jinhai’s obsession with her intensifies, Micaela must confront the darkness within the group and decide if it’s worth belonging to and whether she could save Wei Lan from it.

“Robert must be told,” Ned said. “If what you say is true, if even a part of it is true, the king must hear it for himself.” “And what proof shall we lay before him? My words against theirs? My little birds against the queen and the Kingslayer, against his brothers and his council, against the Wardens of East and West, against all the might of Casterly Rock? Pray, send for Ser Ilyn directly, it will save us all some time. I know where that road ends.” “Yet if what you say is true, they will only bide their time and make another attempt.” “Indeed they will,” said Varys, “and sooner rather than later, I do fear. You are making them most anxious, Lord Eddard. But my little birds will be listening, and together we may be able to forestall them, you and I.” He rose and pulled up his cowl so his face was hidden once more. “Thank you for the wine. We will speak again. When you see me next at council, be certain to treat me with your accustomed contempt. You should not find it difficult.” He was at the door when Ned called, “Varys.” The eunuch turned back. “How did Jon Arryn die?” “I wondered when you would get around to that.” “Tell me.” “The tears of Lys

In this world, fierce beasts are rampant, and everyone has the opportunity to become a transferor and get various professional monster hunting upgrades. Qi Yan awakened the top science and technology profession at the beginning - [Intelligent Machine Knowledge]. Starting from level 1, all skills are science fiction concept-level finishing skills! [Apocalypse Cloud Bomb]: Summon and detonate 100,000 tons of equivalent cloud bombs, which are equivalent to 3,333 tsar hydrogen bombs. [Sun Helium Flash]: Create the terrifying energy released instantly by the fusion of the helium element in the sun's core. [Mimic black hole]: Simulate the gravitational field of the black hole and distort the space and time of everything around it. ...... Just when Qi Yan thought he was invincible. He just found one of his enemies. It turned out to be the ultimate god in the mythological history of various countries. [The Head of Thousands of Demons · Asatos], [The One of All Things · Jugsotos] [Six Brahma God · Hehua Zitian], [Daluo Tianque · Haotian God] Facing the siege of thousands of creation-level demons. Qi Yan looked at his finishing skill and felt that it was not difficult to slaughter a god. [Vector Law Cause and Effect Law], [Vacuum Decay], [High-dimensional Universe Collapse], [World Down-dimensional Strike], [Multiverse Erasure], [Micro End Reverse]... He stands at the top of the whole universe in the name of the wisdom of ten thousand machines.

King Dimitri III, driven by paranoia and desperation, declared a massacre on the Ember clan because their ability to conjure Phantoms threatened his reign and influence as the monarchical ruler of Eldrador. Regardless of the Embers’ duty to only serve and protect, the righteous king Dimitri feared their rebellion and, thus, ordered their slaughter. Aaron Ember, a humble cobbler living on the outskirts of North Eldrador’s Capital, went into hiding with his family after the king's declaration. Alas! They were caught trying to run away. Aaron's Phantom conjuring ability was no match for the lightsword of the Voldarian soldiers. He and his family were mercilessly murdered. Aaron awakened with a powerful revenge system…. [Ding!! Vessel Reawakening, System binding complete!] [Vessel has gained the status: Rookie] [Congrats! You have been awarded the Requiem: A Retribution System] With the new system to guide his revenge, Aaron swore to annihilate the entire Royal bloodline and the Voldar clan. But what happens when his hunger for power subdues his thirst for revenge? All hail the Phantom Omega!!

At the start of the 21st century, the greedy and power-hungry Ness of the 1st world countries started World War III. After 14 years of gruesome war, seven countries stood up. They created the Seven Nation Army (SNA). With the overwhelming power of the SNA, the war stopped. It's been 7 years since the war ended and a new organisation calling themselves the New World Order (NWO) has surfaced, intending to turn the world into turmoil once again. The Bravo squad of the SNA is tasked with stopping them. Can they succeed in their mission or is World War IV right around the corner? NOTE: The first few chapters are rough around the edges and short as I wrote them while I was still new in writing. Please stick through it if you like the concept and story, as the story keeps getting better and the chapters longer. Thank you for your support

To avenge his mom and grandma's death, Kwasi travelled across the world to explore, discover and build his gift and abilities which was a threat and a disaster to humans when they were told by a human face looking Beast it was. Kwasi only had in mind to build his gift to its summit level of cultivation to become irresistible and nothing else, but in the end, he become the master Beast of all nations.

The Crown of the Kingdom is purchased in blood and bodies alone. Once the Kingdom of Ethereo was the fuel of the world, but times have changed and it has fallen from Grace, and only dust remains. Torn apart by the civil war, five kingdoms under the legends of rebellion rise and fight against each other. The victor of this war will be remembered as the lord of wits, gold, tactics and people. For that bloo and trust must spill for all. Which kingdom will rise to see themselves rule over the White Throne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After Zeke gets to learn about his family's secrets at a very tender age, everything about his life unfolds drastically............

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In a world where magic and mystery reign, human greed and selfishness have perverted the arcane, transcending human limits; a dark future looms. The gods, offended by this affront to the natural order, have decided to unleash their wrath through the Ancestor, an omnipotent being destined to overturn the reign of the living. The Ancestor sent the Draugr to punish human existence. These fearsome phytomorphic creatures sow death in their wake. As chaos ensued and humanity teetered on the brink of annihilation, an alliance was formed to confront the threat. The 11 states joined forces to eradicate the Draugr and restore peace. These champions possessed a mastery of arcane magic and were prepared to do whatever it took. That is, until one day, they learned of a discovery...

"Catch me, Agent." the man said before jumping out of the window. She ran fast to catch up with the man who jumped from the window but no matter how fast she ran she didn't catch up with it and was even more annoyed when she saw the man smiling at her as he fell and landed smoothly on the ground. "Ughh, that fucking mafia boss." ___ "Wanna play with me, agent?" "Hide and seek?" "Sure. find me, agent."

Chu Jie traveled to the world of national job transfer and awakened the hidden professional field division. The resources required by the domain master to build the domain are extremely huge,and the time consumed is extremely long, and Chu Jie has no hope of succeeding at all. I was going to be an ordinary person with peace of mind and find a beautiful wife to train the next generation, but I was bullied by the rich second generation and accidentally opened the absolute domain system. [The Domain of the Sword was successfully built, and the Domain Chaos Sword Mountain was obtained] [The Undead Domain was obtained] [The Gravity Domain was successfully built, and the Domain Shattered Sky Island was obtained] "Hold the grass!A skill directly blew up the dungeon? What kind of harm is this?" Awesome! A skill is cleared! Is this the power of a Domain Master?!" The Domain Master is too strong! I don't deserve this SSS-level profession, I want to be a field master too!" Who says domain science is the most wasteful profession? This is clearly the strongest class, there is no one!" When Chu Jie opened the realm, the terrifying power descended like nine heavens, sweeping through the heavens and all worlds! The world is subservient! Aliens worship it!

A boy is given a book called The Book of Light, which is blank and can only be read by people with a pure heart. From that moment on, he obtains the ability to summon, control and become any creature and be good within the book. . Stories, characters, objects and things originally created by my Luis A., any resemblance to reality is mere coincidence, I do not accept plagiarism and I do not approve of it either, respect originality and be creative, any copy of this story is prohibited, a totally story registered in Webnovels.

[Target in sight.] [Skill Critical Eye has been activated.] Being clumsy is quite common. But Luke Hunter’s clumsiness is on a different level. As the young man quite literally stumbles through life, he wonders if there’s something more he could be doing in the world. His dreams may come to be realized, as a freak accident causes Luke to wake up as Klum, in a completely different setting than his day-to-day life. His Dexterity, a skill that measures things such as flexibility and how well one holds themself, sits at the level it was in his past life; 1. And yet, he finds his skills to be suited for an extremely coordinated individual, especially after he meets the only other Sword Saint to have ever existed, an individual who is the strongest Swordsman among those both alive and passed on. It’s up to him to find his way in his new life, and strive to reach the path of the highest Swordsman — the Sword Saint. Will he be able to transform his 1 Dexterity into a 1000? Or will he be dragged into something much deeper — much darker? Credits to valeri_mirley on fiverr for the new cover! Updating 5-10 chapters a week, and now posting on RoyalRoad!

Brightdale Located in the heart of the Midwest, Brightdale is a bustling city known for its thriving economy and lively culture. With a population of over 100,000, the city is a hub of activity and commerce. But when the zombie outbreak occurs, the once-thriving city is transformed into a battleground for survival. The dense population and urban environment create unique challenges for the survivors, who must navigate a maze of abandoned buildings and streets filled with the undead. As the blistering heat of summer scorches the world, the living dead roam the streets, hungering for human flesh. In this bleak and desperate landscape, M finds themselves among the dead, forced to adapt and survive in ways they never thought possible. Amidst the chaos, M discovers a mysterious oasis of survivors, hidden in an camp. But as the lines between human and monster blur, M must navigate treacherous alliances, complex relationships, and the ever-present threat of the undead.

A young man being forced to fight for a world and ideology that isn't his.

She had been attacked, raped and left for dead in the street, but the moment she woke up, she discovered she now had the combined experience of two very different people from very different lifetimes in her head, as well as a mysterious mark branded onto her body and power within her blood. Now, follow Nya as she navigates the strange new galaxy she finds herself in, encountering allies and enemies across the stars and amassing wealth, power and status as she aims to be ruler of it all

Operating under the aegis of Eden, the world's foremost defense contractor, is a covert unit tasked with exterminating malevolent creatures wreaking havoc across the globe—the Circle. Sebastian, one of humanity's protectors from unearthly threats and the Circle's most elite agent, had supposedly left this world of secrecy and never-ending dangers. Now, he returns from retirement to resume his position as Eden's premier monster hunter.

They say first love is the sweetest experience one will ever have, but Rosel believes otherwise. Her first love was Jun, her closest friend and the one who rejected her ten years ago, leaving her heart frozen and her future uncertain. As fate would have it, Jun reappears in Rosel's life when she least expects it. During a night out with friends, trying to escape the emotional baggage of her past and the complications of her present, Rosel encounters Jun unexpectedly. His sudden presence sends her spiraling back into a whirlwind of old emotions and unresolved feelings. Now, Rosel must navigate the tangled threads of fate that have reunited them. Was it just a cosmic blip or perhaps cupid had other plans for the two?

After an act of arson, she went from being the nation's goddess of first love to the butt of every joke—her future was ruined. Her fiance forcefully broke off their engagement; her adoptive mother revealed her ugly side and chased her out of the house. Fang Xuan wrote two letters—one to break off the engagement; one of estrangement—and left coolly. After Fang Xuan left, rumors started spreading in the entertainment industry, saying, "It's said that after Fang Xuan's not doing well after leaving the entertainment industry. She's dyed her hair and started wearing a face veil. She's a hostess in nightclubs every day." "That can't be, right? Her face is already ruined, who'd let her serve? I've heard that she committed some crime and went to prison instead?" Everyone expected Fang Xuan to live a tragic life, one where she willingly let herself fall from grace for the sake of earning a living. She had forever lost the brilliance that she once had. Up until summer in the same year, Fang Xuan's name shot up to the top trending searches on the Internet! Capital City's Education Department's official account stated, "Let's give a round of applause to celebrate Ms. Fang Xuan from XX High School, the number one student in the entire country, now accepted into the top institutions of learning!" "What? Isn't that the most prestigious institution of learning that will only accept the top ten achievers every year?" "Fang Xuan, a female actor who was once in the entertainment industry, is actually knowledgable!" The entire country was aghast. Nobody expected the unlucky female actor who retreated in failure would catch everyone's attention in such a miraculous manner. The Public Security Department in Capital City's official account shared, "Thank you Ms. Fang Xuan for her valiant acts in the major kidnapping that shocked the whole country a week ago. This department hereby grants Ms. Fang Xuan the Citizen's Valor Award!" "What? Fang Xuan actually participated in the major kidnapping that shocked the entire country?" Capital City No.1 Hospital's official account announced, "Many thanks to Ms. Fang Xuan for her constructive suggestions during the case studies in the hospital's global medical consensus, leading to the medical breakthrough achieved in this hospital!" "What? The medical breakthrough that took the world by storm is all thanks to Fang Xuan's constructive suggestions?" The people in the country were shocked once more. One day, that pure and elegant man trapped Fang Xuan in a corner, saying, "Xuanxuan, don't you have the ability to predict the future? Then, help me find out if my future is full of you?" Fang Xuan shook her head and said with a smile, "No, other than me, there are two cute kids too."