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In a simulated reality known as the New World, Jin, a young man with extraordinary abilities, discovers the truth about his existence. He learns that the Shadow Council, a powerful organization, controls the New World and seeks to eliminate anyone with special abilities.Jin takes the Stage to Save Humanity

In a world ruled by the awakened—those who have resonated with the elements and gained supernatural powers—Blaze is a mundane, scorned by his peers and oppressed by the strong. Desperate to rise above his cursed existence, he stumbles upon a forbidden ability: the Heaven-Devouring Art, a technique that allows him to steal vitality, abilities, and even fragments of souls. But power comes with a cost. Every use of the ability chips away at his sanity, transforming him into something monstrous. Blaze must walk a perilous path, hiding his growing strength while navigating a world that sees him as prey. Driven by a thirst for vengeance and a desire to prove his worth, Blaze sets his sights on the one person who has overshadowed him all his life—his sister, a prodigy blessed by the heavens. As Blaze struggles to maintain his humanity, he is drawn into a web of conspiracies, ancient secrets, and rivalries between powerful figures who would see his ability either destroyed or exploited. With enemies on all sides and the line between man and monster blurring, Blaze must decide: will he wield this power to survive, or will he succumb to it and become the very thing he fears? Themes A dark exploration of ambition, survival, and the cost of power, Heaven-Devourer is a tale of one man’s fight against a world that deems him unworthy, and his struggle to hold on to the fragments of his humanity as he ascends.

Leo Lee Subaru, the youngest S.W.A.T. recruit at 18, left at 21 to become a security guard. While working, he accidentally entered the VIP room and caught Eris Ar changing. Seeking revenge, she humiliated him with a harrowing car ride. After walking for hours, Leo returned home, only to be evicted. His former supervisor then offered him a lifeline: become the bodyguard for the Dorris Argua Group CEO's daughter, both in reality and the VRMMORPG. Unbeknownst to Leo, his new client was none other than...

Forcefully teleporting someone into a deadly game is not a nice thing to do, but now that he is here, and a rich reward has been promised to the survivors, our protagonist must fortify himself, for he has people to find, and a game to survive. At least there's magic, he thinks, as the bloodstains on his clothes vanish.

In the fractured world of Avaloria and the Unknown, where power, deception, and forgotten truths shaped destiny, a war loomed on the horizon—one no one yet understood. Behind the shadows of this conflict lay a cosmic Lie, spanning continents, worlds, and the very fabric of existence. Valcroy and Erik had been thrust into a journey neither had asked for, but both had been forced to endure. What began as a desperate escape from the Frostborne household unraveled into a quest that crossed realms and defied comprehension. Through the forbidden continents of Avaloria and into the unknown and unforgiving Lorein, the duo uncovered fragments of a forgotten past. They encountered allies, enemies, and the horrifying nature of the Lie that bound their world. Every step tested their strength and resolve, as the secrets of the worlds ground them down, forcing them to prove they were capable of bearing the truth. The Lie ran far deeper than they had imagined, threatening not just their world but the survival of all creation. With the calamity of Avaloria’s seven continents and the Fall of Lorein weighing heavy, they found themselves hunted by unseen forces, their own shadows turning against them. Erik and Valcroy had to uncover the truth behind the Well of the End and prepare to face an enemy that sought to consume it entirely. In a tale of fragile alliances, constant betrayal, and truths that could save or destroy, Divine Deception told a saga of resilience, loyalty, and the pursuit of a destiny shrouded in fire, ash, and forgotten worlds. Would they untangle the deception that bound [Compassion], or would they fall, like countless others before them? [One Day I Will Find The Words And They Will Be Simple]

When the sight is deceived by something charming beauty without mystical knowledge

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] High School Kings and Queens Season 1, Volume 1 Synopsis: At Ivory High, Six students face an intense battle not just in academics, but in life. Secrets, family backgrounds, friendships, teen love, and the thirst for fame drive the competition. A once-ignored student rises to fame in mysterious ways, stirring opposition and igniting a fierce academic and social war. As tensions rise, the fight for the coveted titles of King and Queen of Ivory High becomes more dangerous, pulling everyone into a high-stakes game. Follow this Jaw dropping teen drama as rivalries heat up, alliances are tested, and deadly plots unfold in the quest for power. In the end, only the strongest will claim the throne, while others risk losing everything they have owned all this why. Excerpt: Abigail strolled through the elegantly designed corridor, her mind calculating her next move. She had to rise from the wretched status she currently held. Suddenly, a foul odor invaded her senses, followed by cruel laughter. It was Lucy Alexandria, her sworn enemy, flanked by her clique. Kneeling in front of them was Catherine, a girl covered in filth, with more being dumped on her. "A worthless being like you should die. You don’t belong here," Lucinda spat, rage twisting her features. She raised a stick to strike Catherine, but Abigail stepped forward, her voice icy. "Touch her, and you’ll face a painful demise." Note: This novel is rated 18+ and intended for mature readers only. Update Schedule: Daily updates. Delays may occur due to exams or school, but rest assured—mass releases will follow.

When we think of reincarnation, we often imagine new worlds, magic, dragons, and adventures. But what if you were reincarnated into another world, in a body that couldn’t walk or talk? - “What the… I can’t walk or talk? Seriously?” Most people would panic in such a situation, or even consider ending their lives in the hope of a better reincarnation. But Kai remains calm. - “Well, whatever, this body is mine now.” As he explores this new world, meets new people, and builds a family, he gradually begins to settle in. But life is never peaceful. Kai finds himself embroiled in a series of incidents, from rampaging calamity-class monsters to kidnappings. He even gets engaged to a princess who can’t stand to be near him. As if that wasn’t enough, he has a host of people after him - some want to kill him, others want to save him. Will he be able to survive in this new world despite his disability? Can he distinguish friend from foe? Only time will tell.

Sam: "After feeling responsible for his father's death, Sam takes fate into his own hands, to finish what the old soul of his father had started. But even if he does get what he desires, will it be enough to fill the void?" Ifan: "Ever since he became an orphan, the only person near his side was Sam- but it doesn't feel good to live up to someone's expectations. Silent cries and sorrows of when you care, Does it? Faiza: When a detective becomes so obsessed with a case. Could it be duty, personal or Forbidden sensations? And wanting to escape is just a thought away." Ayat: Wounds, scars and suppressed voice will always urge its way to bleed again. bandages lead a long way, How can she make it essential?"

I wrote these sonnets, poems, and quotes; in the darkest hours of my life and I hope some of you could relate. I write with all the love and joy I have for writing, just because I don't publish anything doesn't I still don't write behind closed doors.

Lena Carter is a bright and resolute assistant who has her life changed when she saves a mysterious stranger from a hit-and-run. The man whom she saves is none other than Ethan Grayson: the enigmatic CEO of the Grayson Corporation. Drawn into the world of high stakes alongside hidden secrets, Lena discovers that the charm of Ethan hides behind a heart haunted by his tragic past. Their budding romance turns sinister when Lena finds a portrait of a woman who looks eerily like her-with one small difference. As questions arise about Ethan's motives behind his late lover's death, Lena finds herself mired in a web of betrayal, sabotage, and buried grief. For every trumped-up charge she uncovered about Grayson Corp's underhanded dealings, she pulled closer into Damien Lowell's ruthless world-a rival bent on crumbling everything Ethan had worked hard for. Complying with a cryptic ally and facing an endless string of anonymous threats, Lena gets pulled into a perilous web of deceit and power jockeying. With the sniper in her own background and secrets of Ethan poised to take it all down, Lena must make the impossible choice: pursue the truth or protect her own heart. Shadows of Deception is suspenseful, passionate, and amply endowed-with twists and turns along the way, together with the theme of what we will do for love, at what the expense of unearthing the past, and the strength of a woman who is determined to reforge her fate.

Keys of Deception For Zara, life has always been about fitting in—navigating the chaos of high school while balancing the memory of a father she barely understood. But when her father's sudden death leaves behind a series of cryptic artifacts, Zara’s world spirals into a web of secrets, lies, and impossible choices. The artifacts are more than relics—they’re keys to a conspiracy with international stakes. As Zara unravels the mystery, she discovers allies in unexpected places and enemies hiding in plain sight. Every step she takes reveals more about her father’s shadowy past, and she’s forced to question whether he was the protector she believed... or the villain everyone feared. When messages from a "phantom caller" warn her of danger, Zara is drawn deeper into a world where trust is a deadly game and betrayal could cost her everything. And the more she tries to escape, the more she realizes the artifacts aren’t just the key to unlocking the truth—they’re the bait that could destroy her. In a battle of deception, where nothing is as it seems, Zara must decide: Will she safeguard the legacy left to her, or will she dismantle the very foundation of her father’s empire? High school drama meets international intrigue in this suspenseful coming-of-age mystery. Packed with twists, betrayals, and a hint of danger, "Keys of Deception" will keep you turning pages until the final shocking revelation.

Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"

In a world where a small percentage of the population is able to cultivate powers of mystical and supernatural quality and strength determines your standing in society a Seed sprouts forming a young man who seems to be ignorant of the world but power beyond normal means. A ability that none have seen before, he is the Dark Seed

Aria Knox is a princess of the Sinsk empire. Born amongst wealth and luxury. Aria is known for her beauty and strength. She possesses an unshakeable determination to become an Empress. Ethan Scott, her childhood friend and the Crown Prince embodies courage handsomeness and kindness. Archer Russell Aria's enemy and a fellow crown prince. His strong and powerful presence is further accentuated by his handsome features. However beneath that facade lies a ruthless heart that does not hesitate to crush those who stand in his way. It's my first book. Don't read it. It's the cringest book ever.

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Not knowing he's real identity made him more of an innocent young boy than the beast everyone feared. How is he going to take the truth that he is no innocent boy but a beast that scares the entire city.

A prophecy foretells the arrival of a child destined to plunge the world into darkness. Reincarnated in a realm bathed in light, Emani Heolstor embraces her role as the bearer of darkness. However, before fulfilling her mission, she chooses to explore this radiant world, seeking to understand its beauty and find a worthy opponent for her power.

A train is hijacked by hackers who take control of the train's systems. Ishmaily, a mysterious passenger, finds himself at the center of the crisis when he discovers that the hijackers are searching for him. As he teams up with Debbie and Sally to uncover the truth behind the hijacking, Ishmaily must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have made him a target. With the hijackers closing in, Ishmaily must use his wits and resourcefulness to survive and uncover the truth.

Hello! To all! I'm going to introduce myself, my name is hajime motaro. I am an involuntary participant in the game of death and I am about to die. It is very likely that more than a million people will see my death live and directly, but before that happens. Let me tell you how it ends like this.

ON HIATUS!!! THE AUTHOR CAN'T UPDATE IT FOR NOW. All I wanted was a simple life: love, shelter, food, my hobby of motorcycling. But fate granted me wealth and power, shackling my freedom. Forced into a life of social expectations and heir training, I obeyed for my family's honor and my love for them as Honor and Pride were unshaken pillars of my family. Despite not being strict, they didn't mess around with traditions. To me, they were my heroes, pillars of kindness. Yet the very target of their kindness, the people they saved and protected, became the ones who burned them to their death. Betrayal tore them from me, shattering the good heart they cultivated in me and plunging me into darkness. Only one question left: What do I do!? Revenge!! That's what my heart shouted at me as my heart turned cold. Can I reclaim the heroism they instilled in me, or am I destined to become the villain that grew within me? __________ This novel might have slower or faster pacing in some places. The first volume focuses more on the MC's backstory. The villain's acts and deceptions will be in the second volume. Regarding romance, I haven't added a tag yet. Let's see how the story goes and whether there's a need for romance. I'm still new to writing, so please bear with me. Tell me your suggestions via comments. Thank you! Join my Discord: https://discord.com/invite/B7yZHuXAe2 (Book Cover- credit goes to Forteller)

In the Magic Realm, mana exists as the main component of life. Those born with it are called magic users and they are capable of controlling the godly power known as magic. For centuries, the human race has fought against the demons, a powerful and gruesome race that was born from the Dark Realm; and with the help of the gods, the human magic users were granted gifts known as skills that played a huge role in those wars against the demons. Ash was a product of the first war. And after being discovered as a half-demon, he is killed by a silver-haired mage who held the power of the sky in her hand. But thanks to a twist in fate, he is reincarnated as Arthur Bellrock, an orphaned weak magic user with a brilliant mind and the ability to use incantationless magic. With this second chance, he intends to break through the obstacles in this new life and acquire the power to even defy the gods in order to continue having these luxuries and possibly have his revenge someday. But power comes with a price…. PS: the cover is not mine

Long story short, the two of them stayed overnight at Sanosuke's house, then they both slept next to Sanosuke, afraid that something unwanted would happen to Sanosuke. Sanosuke dreamed that he was in a very, very dark cave and there was not a single light, but on the other hand, he saw a small light from a distance where when Sanosuke approached him it was as if his body had gained a power where the power he got was "he can kill any inanimate object, in the dream he was visited by a black figure which when the figure The man wanted to attack Sanosuke, Sanosuke accidentally threw a force which could make the black figure weak and unable to attack Sanosuke again. Sanosuke was shocked when he saw that he had a force that could kill inanimate objects, for example the black figure that was in his dream, and Sanosuke woke up to find it was just his dream.

This story revolves around Ram Raghav, an introverted and average boy with a mysterious past, who gets enrolled in world's most prestigious «Clivara International Elite High School» in India through a scholarship where many international students come to study here. After some time, he joined the High school and he realizes the true intentions of Clivara beneath its external facade. In Clivara, where they promised 100% students would be admitted to Elite colleges or High salary paid jobs. But the tables turned, when he realized only superior classes like A, B, C and D received higher quality treatment than class E where Ram Raghav got admitted for a peculiar reason. This school only rates its students based solely on their academic, extracurricular and sport excellence... It's a school filled with hidden violence, deception, mind games and politics. The true goal of each student was directed to — Golden Chair Of Greatest Student in History, in which a student would get the prize money of 1 billion USD in their hands. So the psychological Warfare between students begins when Ram Raghav shows his darkside… https://discord.gg/TdBqfMhv

[R-18 Mature Element Warning!] In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Shivam finds himself grappling with the challenges of existence, yearning for a chance to rise above the ordinary and carve out a place for himself in society. With employment opportunities elusive and his appearance falling short of societal standards, Shivam faces an uphill battle to gain respect and recognition. But when a tantalizing opportunity presents itself in the form of an advertisement post that involves opening the Dark Web to access Add Jobs, Shivam's curiosity is piqued. Desperate for a chance to prove himself and escape the shadows of mediocrity, he takes a leap of faith into the unknown depths of the digital underworld. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Shivam takes the plunge into the mysterious world of the Dark Web. What he finds there is beyond anything he could have imagined— a realm shrouded in secrecy, teeming with mysteries and supernatural experiences that defy explanation. Shivam also gains many otherworldly benefits from the Dark Web's boxes, including unnatural powers and gadgets. However, these powers were not without their dark side. Follow Shivam's journey through the twisted labyrinth of the Dark Web, where the line between reality and illusion blurs and secrets lurking in the shadows threaten to consume him whole.

A boy who aspires to be a hero of light like the ones from ancient myths to fight off a greater evil.

Bad life before reincarnation? Check. Obtaining ki mastery cheat? Check. Before Resian was reincarnated, he had a horrible life. Abusive parents, a shitty job, everything horrible. But in this new world, he has the chance to obtain power, a lot of power. He will not bow to others anymore, rather he will be the one to make them bow to him.