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Under One Sky Rain Fell for Him, Fire Burned for Her --- *Setting: Elite college in South Korea — Arkan University — known for its secrecy, power, and privilege. The place where talents bloom, hearts break, and secrets destroy lives. --- Main Male Lead Name: Rivan Seo Age: 21 (Second-Year) Personality: Rude. Rich. Raw. He’s tall, sharp-jawed, with a lean muscular build. A beast in sports, genius in music, unmatched in looks. He’s known as “The Untouchable.” Popular, cold, multi-talented—but dangerous if crossed. Background: Only heir to the Seo Corporation empire. Hides a dark past no one dares speak of. Appearance: Piercing black eyes, tattoos down his left arm, always in designer fits. Hair slightly messy but intentional. POV Sample: > "People call it attitude. I call it survival. I didn’t grow up to be loved. I grew up to be feared." --- Transfer Male Lead (Hidden Genius) Name: Arian Mehta Age: 20 (New Transfer) Personality: Quiet. Gentle smile. Mysterious. Friendly but deeply private. From a middle-class background. He hides his intelligence behind a calm face. Background: Raised by a single mother, he came here on full scholarship. But no one knows he’s ranked top in international coding Olympiads. Appearance: Milky fair skin, always in minimal, clean clothes. Slight build, innocent features, rarely online. Eyes that read people. POV Sample: > "I’ve mastered the art of fading in the background. But that doesn’t mean I’m weak. I’m just choosing when to burn." --- Female Lead (GL Tie-In) Name: Hana Lee Age: 20 Personality: Bold, sharp-tongued, secretly vulnerable. She was Rivan’s childhood friend turned enemy. Appearance: Long dark hair, fierce eyeliner, always dressed in black. Her eyes seem to hide heartbreak. POV Sample: > "They say girls like me are dangerous. But the real danger is when I stop caring." --- Rivan's Gang (The “Aces”) Kai – Blonde, impulsive, boxer, hides bruises with pride. Minjoon – Hacker, sarcastic, loves chaos. Taeyang – Deep-thinker, poetic, smoker, plays cello at midnight. Yuri (GL character) – Soft but deadly. Her eyes never lie, but her lips do. --- Love Triangle Becomes Multi-Angle: Rivan falls for Arian, but denies it—until obsession consumes him. Hana still has feelings for Rivan, but starts getting drawn to Yuri. Arian is pulled into both—caught in the storm of Rivan’s fire and Hana’s mystery. thank you and I hope you like it

“Young man, I can tell from your skeletal structure that you have an extremely rare talent. You must be a one in a million prodigy in the martial arts. Now that the Blue Planet has ascended, mutant beasts are ravaging our homes, and foreign species are invading our land, our people are in grave danger. Here, I have an [Infinite Demon God Physique Training Method], I’ll give it to you for just two dollars. You shall be entrusted with the mission of maintaining world peace.” Xu Lingyun was touched. He said, “I can’t believe that you can actually see my true potential. Here’s four dollars, no need to give me change.” The scammer took the money, left him a fake secret training manual, and left feeling content. Xu Lingyun brought the secret manual home. He slapped the cover of the book. Instantly, the aged, tattered book started emanating a magnificent array of lights. An ancient and powerful aura filled the air, dominating the stars and piercing through the age. A fake? Oh please, in front of me, there is no such thing as “description may not match the actual item, please see the actual item”.

This is more than just a novel . You can be a part of this journey. Visit wishbound-system.com and you can see Aiden's system, participate in deciding his fate, and suggesting abilities directly into his [Exchange] tab. ------------ Aiden Valero never wanted to help anyone. Selfish and cynical, he just wanted to live his own life — until one wish pulled him into a broken world where he must grant every wish asked of him… if they know his secret. [System Message] Incoming Wish Request: Grant or Deny? In a world twisted by desire, where magic and monsters grow stronger near the mysterious Apex Phenomenon, Aiden’s curse forces him to serve the very people he despises. But the system offers a way out — by crafting his own wishes, Aiden can grow stronger, bending fate to his will. [Warning] Desire Meter Rising. Consequences Uncertain. Trapped between power and burden, he must survive ruthless factions, impossible choices, and the flood of wishes — or be consumed by the desires he grants.

The Freesian Saga follows the journey of Archus, a mysterious infant reborn into a world unlike any he has known.

The Silos Chronicles are tales of Dragons and Men. Of legends built on myths. Does humanity grant innocence?  What if it wasn't just humans. People & Empires alike can crumble under weight of truths buried too long.

One man, one system, unlimited wealth and a family destined to reshape the world.

Crossing over into a thriving world of magic—Even if I collapse in the arcane laboratory, I’ll still wave my research papers high, and shout with fervent defiance: "The Information Age? I’ll be its pioneer!"

In a world where wolves live by ancient laws and primal bonds, the strength of an alpha is measured by how he leads—and how he protects. Grant, the commanding and respected Alpha of the Gray’s Pack, bears the weight of a royal bloodline and the expectations that come with it. At thirty-four, he has everything: power, control, and loyalty. Everything… except the one thing his soul still aches for—his Fated Mate. Scottland, an eighteen-year-old omega of the broken and brutal Roger Pack, has known only silence, cruelty, and survival. Small, soft-spoken, and considered useless by those who should have cherished her, Scottland has learned to hide every flicker of hope deep inside herself. But destiny doesn’t forget. When Alpha Grant travels to the Roger Pack on a diplomatic mission, he doesn’t expect to find her—his mate—scrubbing floors, eyes lowered, her scent barely a whisper through the layers of fear. One glance, one breath, and his world tilts. Now, bound by the power of the Fated Bond, Grant must find a way to protect Scottland without igniting a war. And Scottland must decide if she dares to believe in a future she’s only ever dreamed of… a future where she is more than an omega in chains. She is claimed. She is cherished. She is his.

When the Eternal Night fell, the world was swallowed by storms, abyssal rifts, and cosmic horrors. Humanity’s final hope lay in those who awakened mysterious "Systems", each granting unique paths to power: Beast Tamers, Shadow Assassins, Titan Knights, and more. At the very top stood Ye Ling, the sole SSS-Rank "Technologia" user. With the power to devour, analyze, and evolve any technology — from alien cores to mutant biotech — Ye Ling seizes a colossal Mobile Citadel buried beneath a ruined research base. Forging a moving fortress armed with evolving tech and unstoppable weapons, he leads a desperate eastward march across a frozen, monster-infested wasteland. Facing rival system users and endless cosmic threats, Ye Ling alone dares to turn the apocalypse into his forge.

A band of amnesiac souls journey to reclaim their forgotten memories after having their bodies toyed with and consciousnesses placed into dolls—dolls, which once inhabited, grant the user a supernatural touch that can alter reality…

Magnus Caffeine wasn’t always the Demon King. One day, he just woke up in a dark, gothic castle. Apparently, he’s in another world now—one with dragons, magic, and absolute chaos. But honestly? He’s not interested in world domination. He just wants to chill. Unfortunately, being an all-powerful Demon King comes with responsibilities, annoying subordinates, and heroic idiots who won’t leave him alone. Between dodging war declarations and dealing with demons who expect him to be some ruthless tyrant, Magnus has one simple goal: Drinking tea and lazing around. But with old memories creeping in, mysterious voices in his head, and an entire world expecting him to be either their savior or destroyer… will he really get to enjoy his tea break? ----------------------- i will be posting this in Royalroad --- This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, applications, songs, technologies, locations, events, and incidents are eitherthe product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously for storytelling purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real companies, brands, applications or any other entities is purely coincidental. All real-world references are included as part of the fictional setting and do not imply any endorsement, association, or ownership by the original creators. The author has no intention to defame, discredit, orintringe upon the rights of any individual, brand, organization, or intellectual property. This story is created solely for entertainment and creative expression, and should not be taken as factual or representative of real-life entities or events. Readers are advised to treat all references in this work as fictional, regardless of name similarities or thematic inspiration.

A Goddess of Love known to the realm as Devilla needs help with the overwhelming amount of cases she been receiving, she sends out some applications in the hope of getting that needed help. That help comes in the form of a cute angel\demon hybrid named Hera, a kind woman who just want to help people. Her first day on the job doesn't go too smoothly however, As a Harpy named Velven accused her Troll husband Sarglan of sending a assassin to kill her. It up to the duo of Devilla and Hera along with someone special from Hera's past to solve this situation. A story of Mystery and Burning romance awaits you!

In a realm beyond comprehension, Ethan Kane—a devoted gamer and master of virtual worlds—finds himself chosen by a celestial being called the StarChild. Gifted the *Almighty Creation System*, Ethan is granted the power to mold entire civilizations, shaping their destinies with every decision. But creation is not without consequence, and as his worlds evolve, so too does the weight of his choices. In a cosmic arena where rival creators vie for supremacy, Ethan must navigate the intricate balance of power, morality, and chaos. As civilizations rise and fall, Ethan’s journey reveals that creation is only the beginning of the story.

She was born a Grant — brilliant, beloved, and bound to inherit everything. Until they erased her. Framed for madness, stripped of her name, and replaced by a manufactured imposter, Ava Grant vanished from the elite world that once called her their crown jewel. Five years later, she returns. But not for revenge. For reckoning. With cold precision and buried memories clawing back to life, Ava sets out to reclaim her legacy — and expose the hidden experiment that stole her identity. Alongside Lucian, a powerful man with secrets of his own, Ava must navigate betrayal, forbidden truths, and the twisted family that tried to rewrite her story. They threw her away. But now she’s the one choosing who gets buried.

Magic exists. In fact, it always has, though you probably already knew that. It thrives off belief and wonder: the more the world wants and believes in magic and magical things, the more they happen. Enter the Secret Lands, an amusement park that puts that magic front and center, where everyone can marvel and experience it firsthand! Pet actual unicorns, ride fire-breathing dragons, and sample elfish food. It can all be done here! Secret Lands Summer follows the journey of three different individuals: Mikki DuBois, the daughter of the overseer who knows the inner workings; Kennedy Cavan, a young man who just wants a summer job to save for college; and Raelena St. John, the currently emotionally wrecked and unavailable winner of a singing competition. As the Secret Lands searches for the next Coordinator to run the park and its magic, these three uncover truths about themselves, the park, and each other. Oh, and face a lot of magical peril, danger, romance (both LGBT+ and hetero), and all that good stuff!

It was supposed to be one reckless night. No names, no rules. Just heat, raw passion, and a man who made me forget everything, except how amazing he felt between my thighs. I didn’t know he was Dante Romano, heir to the city’s most ruthless mafia empire. I didn’t know I’d end up working for him. And I definitely didn’t plan to move into his estate with armed men, luxury bedrooms, and him finding reasons to be around me, looking sinfully hot and impossible to ignore. Now I have 100 days under his control, locked in his world of secrets, violence, and temptation, trying to use my cybersecurity skills to protect the empire he was born to rule. But the real danger isn’t the enemies lurking outside and inside. It’s the way he looks at me like I already belong to him. It started with a one-night stand. It might end with me burning for a man I was never meant to love.

High school just got a whole lot more awkward. Riku Arai thought the new semester would be normal—until he walks into class and finds his new seatmate is none other than his ex-girlfriend, Mei Hayasaka. The two haven't spoken properly since their messy breakup, and now they're stuck side-by-side every single day. Tension runs high, snarky remarks fly, and their classmates—especially the chaotic Hana, mei's bestfriend won't stop meddling. As ridiculous group projects, school trips, and embarrassing moments pile up, Riku and Mei are forced to confront the past they’ve both been avoiding. Old feelings begin to resurface—but so do old grudges. Can two exes survive sitting together without killing each other? Or worse… falling for each other all over again? ---- This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, applications, songs, technologies, locations, events, and incidents are eitherthe product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously for storytelling purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real companies, brands, applications or any other entities is purely coincidental. All real-world references are included as part of the fictional setting and do not imply any endorsement, association, or ownership by the original creators. The author has no intention to defame, discredit, orintringe upon the rights of any individual, brand, organization, or intellectual property. This story is created solely for entertainment and creative expression, and should not be taken as factual or representative of real-life entities or events. Readers are advised to treat all references in this work as fictional, regardless of name similarities or thematic inspiration.

In an abandoned research facility gifted to a college, four students uncover echoes of a project that tried to catalogue the soul. But something was left behind—fragmented, watching, unfinished. And it remembers them. "This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to real people, places, or events—whether intentional or not—are purely coincidental. The science and technology in this story are imagined and don’t represent actual research or organizations."

A goddess fallen from ancient times, a skilled professional known for high end assassination and research jobs...Will he find her? And, what is he planning?

Stella, a 17 year old student, is curious and passionate about her scientific studies. On a bad day for her, she meets a girl who offers the opportunity to join a secret expedition to another continent. Due to her situation, Stella accepts the offer. But upon arrival, it quickly becomes clear that she got involved in something much more complicated than expected.

An acting student from Earth is transmigrated into the body of Patrick Whitman—a magic researcher in an alternate 1800s Earth with magic.

It all started as an experiment born of fascination for a newly discovered DNA Sample. But that very experiment changed everything. In a world were the unknown is feared... He became the unknown.

' Sold by his father as a slave ' ' Sold to researchers who researched on him ' ' Sold to Magus Academy as a Errand slave ' Life has always been hard for Lux. But he never bow down in front of these hardships. And he will never bow down to any hardship or anyone. He will reach the peak of the Magus world and show them that he is the Supreme Mage.

Diana Stewart the girlfriend and future fiancee of Aaron Sterling had a one night stand with Ethan Sterling (Aaron's cousin). After her family found out, she was abandoned and sent on the streets but a kind family took her in. After a few months Diana became pregnant and flee out of the country with her new family while Ethan Sterling till this day had been looking for the lady he had a one night stand with. Diana Stewart came back 4 years later with twin girls and got a job application in the Sterling group and her boss was no other than Ethan Sterling. What will Ethan do when he finds out Diana was his one night stand and it ended up with three kids will he claim the kids from her or love her and the kids?

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Hal, a 19-year-old applicant to the Liberator Academy HighGuard, awaits the results of his entrance test. Days of silence stretch on—until a sudden notification from his laptop it was an email from HighGuard

At Aldridge Academy, success isn’t an aspiration—it’s survival. In this elite, hyper-competitive school where ranking determines everything, students are reshuffled weekly, their futures dictated by a ruthless meritocracy. The top 20 enjoy unimaginable privileges: mentorships from industry leaders, access to classified research, guaranteed scholarships to the world’s best universities. The rest? They fight to stay afloat, knowing that one bad week could destroy everything. Liam Carter was built for this system. Rank 14. A scholarship prodigy. A perfect machine. With a mind sharper than any algorithm, he has calculated, optimized, and outperformed his way to the top. But when his flawless Ivy League applications are rejected, his entire world fractures. Now, his scholarship is on the line. The school’s administration has given him six months to secure admission to one of ten elite universities—or he loses everything. But Liam isn’t just up against a broken admissions process. Because when his best friend, Ethan Reyes—a wealthy underachiever sinking toward the bottom ranks—posts Liam’s personal statement on Reddit for feedback, it triggers something no one expected. The essay goes viral. Not because of inspirational storytelling—but because it contains something dangerous. A fragment of classified information. A half-forgotten piece of an experiment Liam doesn’t even remember being part of. And now, the wrong people are watching. The CIA believes he’s a leaked asset. A powerful tech cartel wants him recruited—or eliminated. And his biggest rival at school, Jasper Voss, Rank 9, knows Liam’s secret and is willing to use it against him. To survive, Liam must outthink everyone—weaponizing Aldridge’s brutal ranking system, manipulating the school’s elite, and uncovering the truth about his past. Because his rejection wasn’t just bad luck. Someone didn’t want him getting out. And if he fails now, Aldridge won’t just take his scholarship. It will erase him.

The Sin Ledger When midnight strikes, the app awakens. No ads. No login. No trace—only a message: “You’ve been chosen. Your sin has been recorded.” Urban journalist Lin Xun never believed in ghost stories or digital curses—until a suicide case leads him to a mysterious phone application known as The Sin Ledger. The app doesn’t offer games or services. Instead, it assigns tasks. Ominous, personal, and disturbingly precise tasks. Fail, and something—or someone—pays the price. As Lin Xun dives deeper into the app’s twisted logic, he uncovers a hidden network of users, each tormented by a secret they’d hoped was buried. But the Ledger sees everything. And it doesn’t forgive. Now, the next name on the list is his own.