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Welcome to a world of swords, sorcery, and supreme identity crises. Kaen Vale was nobody. A pub-crawling barfly with more bruises than brain cells, he spent his days chasing cheap ale and losing bets to retired mercenaries. Life wasn’t perfect, but at least it wasn’t magical—until one day he opened his eyes and found himself wearing the crown, the robes, and the terrifying reputation of the world’s most feared tyrant: Rael Ithos, the Archmage King. There’s just one tiny problem: Kaen can’t cast a single spell. Waking up in the middle of an assassination attempt, Kaen barely dodges death by playing the world’s most outrageous bluff. With a talking cloak (Mimic) whispering fashion advice and ancient secrets in his ear, a suspiciously loyal commander watching his every move, and a sword-swinging heroine hell-bent on fulfilling a prophecy that ends with his decapitation, Kaen has exactly zero room to breathe. Or fail. To survive, he must master the deadliest court in the realm, fake magical genius, unravel cosmic conspiracies, and maybe—just maybe—become a better ruler than the tyrant he replaced. But with every choice, every lie, and every flash of Rael’s haunting memories clawing at the back of his mind, Kaen is starting to wonder: Was Rael truly a villain? And if Kaen wears the mask long enough... will he still be Kaen underneath? --- Prepare for: Court politics served with sarcasm and sabotage. A talking cloak with sass, secrets, and style. Enemies who flirt with their blades (and sometimes their hearts). Explosions. So many magical explosions Kaen definitely did not cause (okay, maybe a few). This is a tale of mistaken identity, reluctant heroism, and the absurd joy of bluffing your way through an apocalypse. It’s the kind of story where the protagonist doesn’t get a cheat system, the villain’s plan actually makes sense, and nobody’s getting overpowered because they ate a fruit, read a scroll, or tripped on a dragon bone. Fans of political fantasy, magical mysteries, and snarky underdogs with zero qualifications—this story is for you. Kaen Vale didn’t sign up to rule the world... ...but if the crown fits, fake it till the throne stops spinning. --- Tags: Fantasy, Action, Reincarnation, Kingdom Building, Magic School (sort of), Enemies-to-Reluctant-Allies, Secret Identity, No-Magic Main Character, Cloak with More Personality Than the MC, Final Boss Energy --- Perfect for readers who love: Overlord meets The Emperor’s New Groove Schemes that backfire in glorious, hilarious ways Magical girl-level transformations, but for tyrants Prophecies that need therapy Found families, reluctant friendships, and morally confused mages --- A refreshing change of pace from the usual “I died and became a god in three chapters” template. If you’re tired of protagonists collecting harems faster than they level up, or villains that turn good because the main character smiled at them once—welcome. Updates twice weekly. Bring snacks, lower expectations, and enjoy the ride.

Abigail Green, a genius doctor, unexpectedly succumbed to a sudden death due to overwork in the operating room. However, an astonishing twist of fate awaited her as she was reborn! She found herself reincarnated in a hospital ward all too familiar to her, but this time, in the body of a 200-pound expectant mother. A mother who endured the excruciating pain of a cesarean section without anesthesia until her last breath. How could Abigail possibly endure such a situation? Thus, she embarked on a journey of vengeance, weight loss, and, intriguingly, vying for the heart of the man desired by a spiteful woman. Mini Scene: "Have you caught wind of it? Brandon Piers, the powerful CEO, is about to get married due to an out-of-wedlock child!" "Who's the lucky woman?" "That hefty lass from the Green family who's weighing a staggering 200 pounds!" "Has Mr. Piers lost his marbles?" "Are rich young masters into fat girls these days?" Abigail Green asked the man beside her."Do you find me fat?" Brandon Piers replied with a smirk, "Not at all. You are just perfect."

One day, Lin Tian, an 18-year-old high school student, accidentally binds with a producer system. As long as he binds with a partner and cultivates them into a super “idol,” he can receive rewards. When he meets the equally eccentric and obsessive cellist Gan Yanyu, they hit it off immediately and start creating short videos, striving to achieve the highest honor in music competitions! Thus, In a season of cherry blossoms, just after winning an international competition, Gan Yanyu plays a piece that Lin Tian has never heard before on the stage in front of thousands of spectators. To Lin Tian's astonishment, the young girl puts down her bow and beams a radiant smile. “You’ve written so many pieces for me; this one is my composition for you.” “It’s called—‘Love Letter.’”

Most people don't choose reincarnation. Reincarnation finds their way to them. Perhaps they did something great in their life. Or maybe truck-sama wasn't looking where it was going. But without fail, those who reincarnate are destined for something great. A new life where everything changes for the better. But... Reincarnation isn't always the greatest thing. Sometimes you just draw the short end of the stick. Di Tou just happens to have drawn the shortest stick. Pulled out of his life randomly. Taken by a crazy old eccentric man not as a disciple, but as a body double?! And a janitor body double no less?! Grasping a system to find... It's a JANITOR SYSTEM!? Truly, how unlucky can one get?

Xiang Yu était parfaitement content de sa vie médiocre sur Terre—travail moyen, appartement moyen, tout moyen. Du moins, jusqu'à ce qu'il se réveille dans le légendaire Monde de la Cultivation, où les artistes martiaux volent dans le ciel et les immortels se battent pour des trésors anciens. Il y a juste un problème : Xiang Yu ne veut absolument AUCUNE de ces aventures. Armé seulement de son intelligence et d'un système particulier qui double son exp toutes les 24 heures, Xiang Yu a un seul objectif : devenir suffisamment puissant pour vivre en paix sans être impliqué dans ces situations "protagonistes" ridicules. Pas de tombes anciennes. Pas d'arcs de tournois. Et pour l'amour du ciel, restez LOIN de tout le monde portant le nom de Chen Mo, Lin Feng, ou Li Yao—ces noms crient pratiquement "personnage principal qui va me traîner dans des situations mortelles !" Commençant avec des statistiques de force si pathétiques qu'il peut à peine soulever un manuel de cultivation, Xiang Yu doit d'une manière ou d'une autre survivre assez longtemps pour que sa croissance exponentielle importe. Après tout, doubler son talent de cultivation égal à zéro reste égal à zéro... au début. Suivez Xiang Yu dans son voyage hilarant de zéro à héros alors qu'il tente désespérément de rester invisible pendant que sa puissance monte en flèche hors de tout contrôle ! Regardez-le esquiver les tournois de cultivation, éviter les anciens suspects portant des cadeaux et fuir dans l'autre sens dès que quelqu'un mentionne "héritage ancien" ou "élu". Rejoignez l'aventure du cultivateur le plus réticent de l'histoire dont le seul souhait est la paix et le calme, mais dont la croissance exponentielle fait de lui la force la plus terrifiante que ce monde de cultivation ait jamais vue !

Ethan transmigrated from earth to a post apocalyptic martial world with a system. His system has only one function: [Double the attribute every day] In normal mathematics, he could sit in a room and can become the strongest. but here is the question,can he? Discord: https://discord.gg/2dnb5Cr6

Je n'étais rien. Une oméga de basse condition, destinée à vivre dans l'ombre des loups plus forts. Mais la nuit de mon dix-huitième anniversaire, la lune avait d'autres plans pour moi. Mon partenaire était le fils d'un Alpha. Le problème ? Il n'était pas le seul. Les triplés Blackwood—Kael, Ronan, et Darian—portaient chacun la même marque qui les liait à moi. Pour devenir Luna, je devrais survivre au chaos de trois partenaires puissants, à une rivale jalouse qui voulait ma place et à un secret enfoui profondément dans ma lignée. Parce qu'être choisie par la lune n'a jamais été un don. C'était une malédiction.

Xiang Yu was perfectly content with his mediocre life on Earth—average job, average apartment, average everything. That is, until he woke up in the legendary World of Cultivation, where martial artists fly through the skies and immortals battle over ancient treasures. There's just one problem: Xiang Yu wants absolutely NONE of that action. Armed with only his wits and a peculiar system that doubles his exp every 24 hours, Xiang Yu has one goal: become powerful enough to live in peace without getting involved in those ridiculous "protagonist" situations. No ancient tombs. No tournament arcs. And for heaven's sake, stay FAR away from anyone named Chen Mo, Lin Feng, or Li Yao—those names practically scream "main character who will drag me into deadly situations!" Starting with strength stats so pathetic he can barely lift a cultivation manual, Xiang Yu must somehow survive long enough for his exponential growth to matter. After all, doubling zero cultivation talent still equals zero... at first. Follow Xiang Yu on his hilarious journey from zero to hero as he desperately tries to stay invisible while his power skyrockets beyond control! Watch as he dodges cultivation tournaments, avoids suspicious elders bearing gifts, and runs the other way whenever someone mentions "ancient inheritance" or "chosen one." Join the adventure of the most reluctant cultivator in history whose only wish is peace and quiet, but whose exponential growth makes him the most terrifying force this cultivation world has ever seen! ————— Discord: https://discord.gg/UA679N6znA Wiki: https://infinite-awakening-my-exp-doubles-everyday.fandom.com/ Update = 2 Chapters Daily

Ding! The first function is activated, and automatic training is turned on. The training speed is equal to the super evil!” “Ding! The function upgrades, the training speed doubles, the function upgrades, the training speed doubles!” “Ding! The second function is activated, turn on automatic martial arts…” “Ding! The third function is activated…” Is it difficult to practice? I’m sorry that one day of cultivation is equivalent to decades of cultivation for you! Is it difficult to practice? Sorry, I can easily learn countless exercises without doing anything! Alchemy is difficult? I’m sorry that my pill will be moldy if I can’t finish it! … After Su Lang passed through, he obtained a one-click training system, which is getting stronger every second! From now on, sling everything, the world has no enemies!

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

A shattered god's soul gives Tim and Riku additional bodies in another world, while their Earth selves remain unchanged. Now they're living double lives. Tim a 30 year old Teacher has the body of a 19 Year old Female Cultivator. Riku a 18 year old college student has the body of a 24 year old confident Male Cultivator warrior.

Welcome to Vanguard Administrative Solutions. By day, we’re the backbone of Valortown’s business world — streamlining operations, managing logistics, and keeping everything running smoothly. By night… We protect the city from what most never see. At VAS Corp, we don’t just offer a career — we offer purpose. Stability. A place on the front lines of something bigger. Jack Monroe thought he was just getting a job. He was wrong. Now hiring. Please report to your assigned desk. Sign the NDA. And remember: The Second Shift is not for everyone.

Daniel Thompson, the disgrace of his powerful family. A man branded as a good-for-nothing ex-con, shunned by society, and deemed unworthy of even a passing glance. No sane woman would dare marry him… except for Maria, the forsaken daughter of the Falcone family, who unknowingly walks into an arranged marriage with a man cloaked in shadows. But Maria didn’t just marry a stranger, she married a two-faced maniac. A man with a past so dangerous it could shatter everything. A man whose enemies whisper his name in fear. What happens when the world discovers who Daniel really is? Why did he bury his true identity in the first place? And most chilling of all… what twisted plan does he have for his new bride? Two black sheep. One deadly game. When secrets unravel and sparks ignite, will Maria regret the day she said, “I do”?

Kotarō Nozomi is fluent in English—but not in speaking. Not in front of others. Quiet, observant, and chronically self-edited, he’s somehow drafted into his class’s English Debate Competition… and has no idea how to say no. Paired with Haruka—a bold, expressive club member—and Watanabe, who barely tries, Kotarō finds himself stuck between silence and expectation. At first, standing at the podium feels impossible. But when the tournament begins and he finally opens his mouth… something changes. From makeshift practice rooms to official matches, Kotarō starts to learn how to speak under pressure, how to argue with purpose—and how language can connect more than it divides. A slow-burn, grounded school drama about anxiety, competitive debate, unexpected growth, and the people who force us to speak—whether we’re ready or not.

A prestigious university. A bunch of troublemakers. A rival university. And a competition that will decide the fate of the rising band, Four of Clubs. What happens when the cold hearted Angel cross paths with the fierce demon? One famous for his magnetic charms and the other known for his stoic nature. One who burns in passion and the other desperate to fulfill one's deathbed wish. Are 180 days enough to bring two desperate hearts together? #enemiestolovers #boyband #popularity #Boy×Boy #competition #teamwork #friends #music #badboy

Short Introduction: In an elite private high school where grades determine everything, 17-year-old Adrian Vale is the unshakable top student. Known for his calm, composed personality and breathtaking looks, he has only one thorn in his side—Rowan Blackwood. Rowan, his smug academic rival, is brilliant, charming, and infuriatingly competitive. To Adrian, Rowan is an arrogant nuisance. But unknown to him, Rowan has been obsessed with him for years. From petty competitions to secret stares, Rowan masks his fixation behind a rivalry. But how long can you pretend to hate the person you want most?

> Every 24 hours, his power doubles. Abandoned in the outer sect with no background, no master, and no talent, Lin Xun was expected to rot in obscurity. But when a mysterious pulse awakens inside him—he begins to grow. Not gradually. Not linearly. **Exponentially.** One day of growth is a step. Two days is a leap. By day thirty... he stands on the edge of transcendence. But in a world that fears anomalies and crushes potential before it blooms, Lin Xun knows better than to reveal his strength. He hides. Learns. Evolves. All while buried deep beneath the Clear Spring Sect in a sealed, forgotten chamber. Now, he returns—stronger than anyone can imagine, yet still unknown to even himself. > “If a single step can shake mountains… what happens when I start running?” --- #### **What to Expect:** * **A grounded, rational protagonist** with sharp emotional control and terrifying growth. * **Deep worldbuilding**, hidden sect secrets, and layered mysteries unfolding across hundreds of chapters. * **A unique cultivation system**: The *Doubling Dao* is not inherited. It is **becoming**. * **No shallow systems. No easy fights.** Every move is calculated. Every choice is survival. * **A calm intensity** in every chapter. The silence is not weakness—it is warning. ——— **Title:** *Limitless Growth: Doubling Dao* **Genres:** Eastern Fantasy • Cultivation • Rational MC • Slow Burn Mystery • Exponential Power **Tags:** Overpowered Protagonist • Sect Life • Hidden Identity • Dao Comprehension • No Harem #### **Author’s Note:** This is a **rebuilt version** of the novel. Previous drafts have been taken down for a full rewrite. If you’ve read it before—welcome back. If you’re new—get ready. The real story starts now.

Salvie passes away by a hit by the very people she blackmailed exploited and controlled. She finds herself in a Game of the gods in a universe with a system, in a competition that was randomized based on her personality. Watch with the gods as they entertain us for our amusement. Warning the first few chapters are a bit rough since I had just started writing for the first time. Please Enjoy. The image is not my own and will take down if asked. Support me and my works at www.Patreon.com/Madjic

A cultist killed in a outrage of belief reincarnates into a world full of religion and power but instead of backing down he doubles down starting over and showing the way the true god.

Elysia Mendel is the young heiress to the Mendel Duchy, a long lineage of powerful dragon tamers. Having grown in priviledge and with a carefree attitude; she didn't pay much attention to preparing to fulfill her future responsibilities. However, after being struck by tragedy, she is now forced to take on a title she is definitely not ready for. In order to protect her family and save her kingdom from a looming threat, the young dragon duchess will embark on a journey around the world to gather the resources she will need. Accompanied by her dragon Splyce, a dragon with the ability to steal the skills of the beasts he devours, she will increase her wealth, fame and power, and in the process discover how to balance her duties and love.

Having fallen into the darkness once, she was given a new chance at life. A double-life. Her two realities merged into one. Two identities for each. Sarah in the real world. Evie in the Dimensional Nation. This is a story about a girl who lives an almost double life in the hopes of protecting not just thepeople she love in the real world, but also those she loves in the Dimensional Nation. And how both realities, make her even stronger with each passing day.

In the messy teenage years, between the competition of the cruel worldly pleasure of glory, disdain for the feelings of the subjects. A boy who tries to escape from the dead race.

Jane Evans, a sophomore desperate to win the dance competition and finally step into the spotlight, takes a leap of faith—pairing up with a senior far from her world. What starts as a chance to escape her tragic past soon turns into something deeper… love. But fate has other plans. Their once-peaceful campus isn’t as safe as it seems. Disappearing students. Unanswered whispers. Secrets buried beneath the polished halls. As the competition draws near, so does the darkness lurking in the shadows. Will they unveil the truth, or become a part of it?

LIMERENCE is a dark side story of SUGAR DADDY Despite the world seeing his perfect life as a multitalented actor, Joey Carter has been living a double life since he was born into the world. Being the pet of Domenico Cassano— the 'Ndrangheta mafia boss—blinded Joey to the other side of the man who was notorious by those who knew him. copyright by oishielmo

Mei mengenal pria itu secara tidak sengaja; pria itu duduk di berseberangan dengannya di café saat Mei memesan vanilla milkshake kesukaannya. Saat pria itu mengajak Mei berbicara, sungguh, itu adalah pertama kalinya Mei melihat perwujudan dari prince charming yang sesungguhnya. Tutur katanya begitu sopan, gentle, berkelas, dan tertata. Pakaiannya rapi dan wajahnya tampan. Ia terlihat seperti bangsawan yang amat menghormati wanita. Sungguh pria idaman yang sempurna. Satu hal yang paling Mei ingat dari pria itu adalah rambutnya yang berwarna sama dengan matanya, yaitu berwarna merah. Namun, saat Mei semakin mengenal pria itu, Mei sadar bahwa kesempurnaan memang takkan pernah ada pada manusia. Ada sesuatu yang aneh pada pria itu. Keanehan itu Mei temukan karena pada suatu hari, Mei bertemu dengan pria itu yang mendadak sikapnya berbeda 180 derajat. Pria itu jauh lebih mengerikan, ucapannya tajam, dan yang paling aneh...matanya kini berbeda warna. Bukan hanya merah, melainkan heterochromia yang menyilaukan. Sosoknya masih sama, tetapi jiwanya terasa asing. Seolah-olah ada dua orang yang hidup dalam satu tubuh...atau... ...dua orang yang berbagi satu wajah? Dunia yang Mei masuki ternyata bukanlah dunia di mana pangeran berkuda putih adalah pemeran utamanya, ...melainkan dunia di mana penjahat adalah pemeran utamanya.

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When twin royals are born through the use of dark magic and shedding of innocent blood, a dark curse is placed upon them, threatening the kingdom's future. Desperate to save the crown prince, the royal family makes a fateful decision to transfer the curse to the princess, and kill her together with it. But fate seemed to have other plans, and the princess was saved and hidden where no one would find her. **** Alexander’s eyes slowly fluttered open as he felt a sharp pain on his head. He tried to move, but then he realized he had been bound to a tree with a rope. He immediately began to panic and tried wiggling from the grasp of the rope. “It wouldn’t budge, I made sure to tie it really hard.” He heard the voice of a lady, and then looked up in surprise. Standing before him was a lady who was covering her face with a veil. “Who… who are you? Are you the ghost everyone has been talking about?” The lady didn’t respond, and slowly removed the veil that was obstructing her face. Alexander subconsciously let out a gasp, and without thinking, he said, “What is a beauty like you doing in the middle of the forest?” **** Tags: Magic, Romance, Revenge, Mystery, Royalfamily, Fakeidentity, Comedy, and so much more. Prepare for a mind blowing journey with the characters. It promises to be fun and intuiting, making you wonder what’s going to happen next. Thank you for reading!

One-line summary: The female lead has a beautiful appearance and seemingly warm personality, but is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her. This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read: 1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly. It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them. (This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!) 2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2. The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him. 3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality. Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced). Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time. Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts. 4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend). 5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!

Reika was your typical high school girl—average grades, average looks, average everything. Nothing special, nothing dramatic. That is… until one strange day, she suddenly awakened two completely ridiculous powers: 1. The ability to stop time, 2. And the freedom to travel between her world and another fantasy-like world. No, she didn’t get hit by a truck. No gods showed up with a cheat menu. No handsome men declared her the chosen one. It just... happened. Now armed with powers she never asked for (but kind of enjoys), Reika tries to live her best life across both worlds. Of course, life is never that easy. Between culture shock, confused nobles, and the daily struggle of keeping her school attendance intact, Reika might be in for more trouble than she expected. Will her life go smoothly? Or will she discover that even time-stopping girls have to deal with paperwork and laundry? Let the not-so-epic, slightly absurd, and totally unplanned dual-world daily life begin! --- Author’s Rambling Hi there! Author here. This short story was born from a random thought and a lot of free time. I didn’t plan it. I didn’t outline anything. I just wanted to write something fun because, well… I felt like it. That’s all. If you enjoy this kind of laid-back, slightly chaotic story, I hope you’ll stick around. And if it’s not your thing, that’s okay too—I’m still going to keep writing it anyway. Thanks for reading!. Special thanks to my friend Aushi for her support, especially for helping with proofreading and editing. She liked my idea, which made working together even more enjoyable. The editing was done by Aushi—though she's not a writer herself, she’s actually a medical student!

In the 432 thousanth year in the heavenly calendar, the dragon god of war Bahamut is banished to the earthly realm as the human Parker Grey, where he brings the strongest fighters in the world he can sense together into a competition called the Lord's Advent in order to find two gods that were banished long ago. But during the competition he's given a surprise when an old friend shows up instead.