Astd Pure Hearted Raid

Moulded from rot and souls, Loimos is born as an undead, as a skeleton. An undead linked to the weakest category of its kind, yet, he has something no other of the dead have. He is pure. Follow the journey of Loimos as he fulfils his duty and hunts down the living with extreme prejudice and faces off with the hypocrisy of those who live in death. In a world thriving with life, magic and heroes, he stands as the solution and its end.

Thanks to my hypnosis app, I’ve gotten closer to Mom and Big Sis. Not just in their hearts, but with their bodies too! Plus, every time I pull off a successful hypnosis, I earn points that awaken my powers! A thrilling, sweet-and-bitter pure love story with my beautiful, kind mom and my nagging older sister. Impossible, right? I don’t think so.

Ah Dai, a thief known for his simplicity and innocence, was taken away by the powerful alchemist Goris for some purpose during a theft. From then on, Ah Dai's fate was forever altered. Destiny led him to save the most formidable assassin on the continent. The King of Assassins, driven by revenge, forcibly took Ah Dai to a remote town and generously imparted all he knew. Would Ah Dai transform into a demon from his encounters with the assassin? With the blood-red sun in the sky, anomalies must arise. Blood rain drenches the world, and calamity is imminent. A millennium calamity is about to descend on the continent – who will be the savior? A fusion of kindness and evil, a unification of light and darkness, initiated by the Phoenix's Blood, transcends numerous impediments. Bonded by the Divine Dragon's Blood, love is eternally infused.

"The Chronicles of Earth" record: In December of 2534, Lu Bu'er, afflicted with a terminal illness, privately meddled with forbidden powers. By studying the life structure of Specter Fiends and harnessing his own affliction, he created the ability to devour these Specter Fiends. This act abandoned the dignity inherent in being human, making him a target for execution by all! In August of 2535, a tragedy befell the world, and the demon was crowned as a king. In May of 2536, grave news: the rebellious monarch, Lu Bu'er, was approaching the city of the Lord! In July of 2537, we welcome with reverence the arrival of the great fourth generation Sacred Monarch to his loyal City of the Lord! 【Not a post-apocalyptic wasteland novel】

While Cliff, a 27 year old young man, was visiting his grandparents, he was caught in what is called a "summoning" which took him to a forest infested with unknown creatures, he decided that in order to survive, he should be ready to brave all the dangers that would present to him, with his “drain” skill he would fight them to become stronger

A perfect lie is nothing but a truth in disguise. Alex believes this with her whole heart; despite struggling with her own identity and pressures of maintaining a normal life, she always focuses on the bright side of things. Aaron, on the other hand, dismisses any act of goodwill for his suspicion and prefers to ignore the things and people that are unnecessary to him. The two polar opposites collide and despite their differences, they help each other in ways they never thought was possible. But what happens when a friend's tragic death turns their whole world upside down? And most importantly, who's to blame?

Due to financial reasons, Hazel became the contracted wife of City A's most iconic man, Ezekiel Thorne. A year later, according to the contract, she waited patiently for the day he would divorce her. Instead, Ezekiel held her tighter in his arms, his head on her shoulder as he whispered tenderly into her ear: "Baby, let's make the contract a lifetime instead, okay?" *** Betrayed and broken by her boyfriend, Hazel thought her shattered heart would never mend again until she met Ezekiel. He was like a ray of sunshine, and slowly, his warmth entered her heart and lit up her entire world, showing her what care truly is. However, can they still be together after several trials and tribulations (no major misunderstanding) "How much do I love you? I only know that no one in the world can love you as I do."

“I’ll clear your mother’s debt entirely. In return, you’ll marry me.” “Are you out of your mind? Do you really think I’d agree to such an absurd proposal?” “Possibly. But it’s a mutually beneficial arrangement. You keep your shop, and I get what I need.” “And what exactly is it that you need?” “That’s none of your concern. All you need to know is that this deal benefits both of us.” Two years ago, Lunara entered a marriage she never wanted. Desperate to save her mother’s flower shop, she was cornered by Eryx, a man with a hidden agenda. With no other choice, she agreed, and found herself bound to him in a transaction of convenience—he needed something from her, and she needed him to prevent her world from falling apart. But after the papers were signed, he disappeared without a word, leaving her with nothing but unanswered questions and lingering bitterness. Now, fate has thrown them together once more but with a cruel twist, Eryx doesn’t remember her at all. Lunara believes she’s long since moved on. But when she sees him again, a stranger who has no recollection of their past, old wounds resurface. What was the truth behind their marriage? And why, despite the resentment, does her heart still stir when he’s near? *Updating Daily* 1 at 00.05 (+8 GMT) 1 at 12.05 (+8 GMT) * I changed updating schedule *

In a world torn apart by the relentless war between the radiant kingdom of Valoira and the dark forces of Arcanan, a young warrior named Zephyr carries the weight of destiny on his shoulders. Gifted with the sacred Holy Sword, he is Valoira's last hope to turn the tides against the overwhelming monster waves that threaten their lands. Amidst the chaos, Zephyr crosses paths with Elira, a fiery and determined soul whose secrets could either save the kingdom or doom it to ruin. As their fates intertwine, forbidden emotions spark, but the shadow of war looms ever closer. When a black dragon, the harbinger of destruction, emerges as the puppet master behind the monster wave, Zephyr faces a harrowing choice: embrace the role of a savior or lose everything he holds dear. With love, loyalty, and kingdoms on the line, will Zephyr’s light prevail, or will the shadows of Arcanan consume them all?

On a noisy night in the city, in a small studio at the corner of the street, soft light illuminated the window surrounded by shimmering piano keys. Inside, behind the elegant keys, a handsome man named Steve sat with intense focus. His sharp features and charming smile exuded a mysterious aura that captivated anyone who looked at him. Steve was not just a piano teacher; he was a maestro in the world of music, with skills that could make hearts race. Every finger that danced over the keys produced melodies capable of transporting listeners to another realm. However, his talent was not the only thing that drew attention. Behind the dazzling notes he played was a captivating charm that made his students, aged 17 and up, shiver whenever he discussed music. One of them was Viona, an 18-year-old girl with dreams of becoming a skilled pianist. With each lesson, Viona felt enchanted by Steve's charisma, and in every piano beat, she experienced the tension between pride in her progress and the shyness that lingered in her heart when interacting with her handsome teacher. In the practice sessions that began with dancing piano keys, there was more than just music lessons hidden between them. A story involving love, dreams, and vulnerability, where each melody could open a window into their souls, and each session became more than just notes — but also a step toward something deeper. Steve and Viona would come to realize that sometimes, the most beautiful melodies are not the ones played on stage, but those that resonate in their hearts...

In The Heart of Humanity, the story revolves around the Blue Ocean team led by Shinkage and the Bloodline of the Crimson family, exploring the complex conflict of beliefs and choices. If the ultimate goals are the same, but the beliefs are different, how will the characters choose? There are only two options: either adopt the other’s beliefs or stay true to their own.

In a world where power dynamics between Alphas, Betas, and Omegas dictate status and relationships, Rion an orphaned Omega, is desperate to save his younger brother Leon, who lies in a coma. Struggling to gather the funds for Leon's life-saving surgery, Rion strikes a deal with Jeakyung, a cold and dominant Alpha from an influential family. The deal comes with three unbreakable conditions: Rion belongs to Jeakyung, he must obey his every command, and-above all-he is forbidden from falling in love. Jeakyung harbors a deep disdain for Omegas for some reason. However, as their physical encounters intensify, so do the unspoken emotions between them. Despite the boundaries that were set, both Rion and Jeakyung find themselves drawn to one another in ways neither expected. Rion struggles with his growing feelings, hoping that Jeakyung might one day see him as someone beyond their deal . Meanwhile, Jeakyung is confronted by his own fears and past traumas that have shaped his view of love and trust. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and outside threats loom, Rion and Jeakyung must navigate a complex web of power, desire, and forbidden emotion. Can love bloom in a world that has conditioned them to believe it doesn't exist? Or will the rules they created become the very thing that tears them apart? There also many other characters in this story who navigate their own journey. This is a story of vulnerability, crime, resilience, and the undeniable pull of the heart-no matter how broken or guarded it may be.

 It all started with losing her mother, getting thrown into a boarding school, and then having the rumored witch-like princess of the kingdom desire her and want her by all means necessary. But it isn't the innocent type of desire she had expected. It's something much darker than she could ever handle.         ****  Sera didn't think her life would ever take a turn for the worst until her worthless father remarried her mother's half sister and, on her orders, sent Sera to a boarding school that was far off in a different kingdom—Elysium High, an all-girls academy for the most prestigious daughters in all of the seven kingdoms.    In Elysium, only the most powerful could survive, as even the prettiest and most innocent-looking faces had skeletons in their closests and would ruin anyone or anything that got in their way. Unfortunately for innocent and naive Sera, she would become the newest prey of Elysium, and everyone wants a piece of the beautiful redhead.     But what happens when the most unexpected person also takes an interest in her?   Electra's name alone was enough to get the entire school shaking in fear. Not only was she the only heir to the most powerful kingdom in the realm, she was also known as the cold-hearted queen of Elysium High. Nothing and no one ever caught Electra's attention, until the arrival of Sera, where everything changed.     And all it took was for clumsy Sera to bump into the most powerful one of them all.  *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: ⁃ Bullying ⁃ Smut (BDSM included) ⁃ Violence. So read with caution, and don't say you weren't warned!

After tragically losing her parents in a car accident, Helena is taken in by her Aunt Agatha. But instead of finding comfort and support in her new home, Helena is met with cruelty and neglect. Her only source of solace is her kind Uncle James, but when he unexpectedly passes away, Helena is left alone to endure her aunt's abuse and her cousin Elizabeth's taunts. Meanwhile, a new student named Xavier joins Helena's class at school. Unbeknownst to Helena, Xavier is a vampire, and his elder brother, a powerful vampire leader, discovers that Helena's blood possesses unique properties that could benefit their kind. Xavier, drawn to Helena's quiet strength and the pain hidden behind her eyes, becomes determined to help her find a way out of her difficult situation and discover the true meaning of family and love. As they grow closer, Xavier realizes he must protect Helena from his brother's dark intentions. Despite the dangers posed by Xavier's vampire identity and his brother's obsession with Helena's blood, the two find themselves falling for each other, embarking on a forbidden romance that could have deadly consequences. Together, Helena and Xavier navigate the challenges of adolescence, grapple with their troubled pasts, and learn to rely on each other as they search for a brighter future."With danger and darkness closing in around them, one question remains: will their love for each other be enough to overcome the obstacles they face, or will their forbidden romance ultimately be their downfall?"

Lady Elysia, a noble from a struggling country, runs away in search of a better life. Along the way, life-changing events unfold, and choices are made that alter the course of many lives. This tale of tragic romance is one you won’t want to miss.

When insect-like aliens called the Kh'ryx invade Earth, ordinary barista and biology student Elara Johnson becomes humanity's unlikely champion after being merged with a parasitic alien organism called a Seedling. This symbiotic relationship transforms her physically—giving her a pink exoskeleton and black eyes—while granting her access to "the System," an interface connecting to all Kh'ryx technology. As Elara adapts to her new hybrid form, she discovers her Seedling partner has evolved beyond its programming and wants to help stop the invasion. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Chad Thunderson—a lovable, protein-obsessed gym enthusiast with more muscles than sense—is captured and placed in a harvesting pod awaiting processing as the aliens systematically harvest humans for their nutritional needs. Using her newfound abilities, Elara infiltrates the alien mothership to rescue Chad. Together, this unlikely duo—a pink insect-woman with genius-level technological access and a himbo with unwavering loyalty—embark on a mission to save humanity. Their adventure tests their relationship as Elara struggles with her identity and Chad proves there's more depth to him than his impressive physique suggests. What begins as a rescue mission evolves into an interstellar conflict spanning galaxies and civilizations, with Elara and Chad at the center of a cosmic transformation that will forever change what it means to be human.

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadows that were feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.

In a world where magic has been forgotten and wizards live hidden among the people, Bianca, a girl full of imagination and passion for fantastic stories, dreams of a world where magic is real. However, as she grows, she loses hope that such a world will ever exist. Everything changes when she meets Lux, a wizard with supernatural powers who fights for a just cause that could change the world as Bianca knows it. Together, they will fight for their dreams, but will they succeed in their mission or fall into the hands of enemies who will stop at nothing to defeat them?

Trevor has been alone for a while, and the moment he agrees to go to the wedding of a distant friend, he bumps into the one person who's the cause of his loneliness. It's taking a lot for him not to run to her and ask her to be his again. But he can't do that because he still doesn't know what caused her to leave him. Maybe he'll find out soon, seeing as he's unable to stay away from her, just like before.

Notice: Due to the Author suffering from pneumonia and getting hospitalized, update will be put on hold for 1 or 2 weeks. Tame or be Tamed?... How about choosing to Devour the enemy Beasts? Luel, a 25-year-old guy who suffers from early retirement due to his poor body condition caused by too much working stress at his past jobs, decided to livestream his days of playing the famous VRMMORPG RAIDS ONLINE. It was only supposed to be a pastime, a recreation activity for Luel to gain his confidence to become a part of society once again, and a way to possibly earn some income before his savings reach not just zero but negative as well. However, as Luel became stronger as a player and more popular as a live streamer, he slowly realized and uncovered the truth behind what he thought was just a game.

Two princesses, separated at birth, battle against each other on opposites sides of the powers that rule their world. While falling in love and chasing the flame that gave her power, Ruby falls into an adventure and also falls in love with a prince exiled from his kingdom as they travel worlds and defeat the dark forces that destroyed their home world...

After her marriage implodes, Pontsho's world is turned upside down. With limited resources and a heart full of pain, she sets out on a journey of self-discovery. Her path leads her to Germany, where she uncovers a long-hidden family secret: her paternal roots. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, Pontsho finds herself surrounded by a pack of mysterious and intriguing wolves. Amidst the uncertainty, she meets the one person who will change her life forever - a love that will challenge everything she thought she knew about herself and her place in the world.

Niana "Nia" Mirren is a brilliant game developer with a past she’d rather forget. After a scandal nearly destroyed her career, she's poured her heart into PixelWave, her own gaming startup, and is on the brink of launching her biggest project yet. All she needs is the right investor to make her dreams a reality. Enter Zachary "Zack" Morris, a former NSA agent back from a grueling mission overseas, Zack steps in to help his brother’s company, Morrison Group, to help him as interim CEO. The last person he expects to see at the pitch meeting is Nia—the woman he’s never been able to forget. As their worlds collide, sparks fly, and old wounds are reopened. Forced to work together, Nia and Zack must navigate their undeniable attraction and the unresolved past that threatens to keep them apart. Can they find a way to trust each other again, or will the secrets between them destroy their chance at a future together? In "Code of Hearts", love is a game of codes—where cracking it could cost more than just the heart, and the stakes have never been higher. All Rights Reserved!

Brielle had been enemies with Mateo ever since he smiled evilly while pushing her into a pool. Now she was in her senior year of nursing school and needed an apartment asap. Mateo being the only option with a beautiful high rise view she accepted the offer to be his roommate. Secrets are revealed and they learn new things about each other. Making Brielle question if Mateo isn't truly her enemy but someone who she can trust. Maybe come to love. How will Mateo keep his feelings in check when there both cousins and the family might not approve. P.S this is not an incest story. They're not really cousins. Please read to understand.

Mia is plunged into a terrifying mystery when a white rose, left as a chilling threat, leads her down a rabbit hole of secrets surrounding a missing woman named Elara and a reclusive man, Jason. Driven by a relentless need to understand the connection between them, Mia investigates, navigating cryptic online forums and risking a dangerous return to Jason's eerie, silent home. There, she uncovers hidden journals and photographs that paint a tragic portrait of Jason's past: Elara, his muse, vanished, leaving him haunted by "shadows" and broken promises. A photograph reveals a potential lead – "The Crimson Theatre" – but Mia's investigation has not gone unnoticed. A shadowy figure, who sent the threatening rose, knows she's searching for answers. Now, Mia must escape, knowing she's been drawn into a dangerous game where the shadows are closing in.

Betrayed and stripped of her rightful inheritance, she vows to destroy the powerful Yu family who has cast her aside. Determined to ruin everything they hold dear, she sets out on a path of ruthless revenge, ready to leave nothing behind in her wake. On the brink of losing everything, she meets Mu Yusi, the cold and calculating CEO of the largest company in City B. A man of few words and a heart of stone, Mu Yusi lives life under the radar, never letting emotions interfere with his sharp business mind. However, when their paths cross, their unlikely partnership sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change their destinies. In a game of power, betrayal, and vengeance, the forgotten heiress will rise again, but will she lose herself in the process, or find love in the arms of the man who’s equally broken?

When the Grey Mist covers the earth, the miasma corrupts the creatures, and the threads manipulate the minds of others, those red eyes will rest upon humanity and the very order of the world will go mad. Humans will fade into the background, clinging to life as they always have. In the first era, someone stayed. In the second era, someone woke up. In the third era, someone will rise again and again. Let the steam roar! Let the ancient technology shine! Let the battle between humanity and the anomalies, the oddities, the contamination zones never cease! May my Pneuma allow me to take this mortal body to challenge these beings! May my axe resonate with my heart! In the end, only humanity will remain, by hook or by crook! ------------------------- Cover made using AI. English is my second language and I'm using Grammarly for thoses mistakes I didn't see, so, if you notice one, comment, please! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com