Killing Astarion With Stake

April 4th. The apocalypse descended, mountains and rivers shattered, and the human world turned into purgatory. April 5th. "Brother Wang Tao, before I die, I ask you for a favor, please take care of my wife..." April 7th. Wang Tao unexpectedly discovered that he could not only see the HP bars of living creatures but also that the creatures he killed would drop loot! "Rest in peace, Big Brother. I will definitely take good care of your wife!"

For generations, our people fought, but finally, my father, the king, and the royals of Lotisana sought peace through marriage. I was wed to Carlos, the Grand Duke of Lotisana. Though it was a political union, he was kind, loving, and patient, never making me feel inferior despite my inability to bear an heir due to an incurable illness. I believed I had found a true partner. But everything was a lie. I discovered too late that Carlos had been poisoning me. Every word, every touch, every promise was a deception. The man I trusted had been stealing my life away, all while pretending to be my savior. When my death came, it was not peaceful but brutal. My family was slaughtered, and my kingdom crumbled. I ended in misery, my life stolen by betrayal, but I could not rest. Somehow, I found a way to possess the body of a maid who looked exactly like me. My spirit, lost and confused, had escaped my tormentor’s grasp. And then, I saw him. Eric, my betrothed, the crown prince of an allied nation I once fought beside. For years, I believed him dead, lost in the chaos of war. But there he stood, alive. The past, full of promises and betrayals, flooded back. The man I once trusted was now a stranger. Fate had brought us together again, and I couldn’t escape the pull of our tangled history. Was this a chance for redemption, or another cruel twist of fate?

Kael was once a being so powerful even the gods feared him—until he was thrown into The Null, a realm of endless torment and eventually cast into inexistence. But he returns, reincarnated as a powerless beggar in a broken world ruled by monsters and corruption. With memory of godly blood on his hands, he is determined to reclaim his strength, survive the Nexus's deadly trials, and tear down the heavens themselves. But it's a matter of time before the gods and celestials know he’s returned. And this time, they will not make the same mistake twice. > ◇ Ravager (Rank E) Eliminated. 20 VRP Gained. > ◇ 0.00109% Memory Unlocked. Forgotten Technique: Blight Shield Relearned. > ◇ Ather'valis, The God-Killing Blade, has been acquired.

Lila's life was a fairy tale - or so it seemed. As the sole heir to her grandfather's staggering billionaire fortune, she was the envy of many. But little did she know, her privileged world was about to take a dark and treacherous turn. On the night of a grand ball, Lila's life was forever changed. A sinister force lurked in the shadows, waiting to strike. And strike it did - with a ruthless push off a cliff. But fate, it seemed, had other plans for Lila. Instead of meeting her demise, she found herself awakening to an eerie and unfamiliar forest. The trees loomed above her, their branches like skeletal fingers reaching for the sky. It was there, in the heart of the forest, that Lila encountered the guardians of the land. Mysterious and powerful beings, tasked with a perilous mission. And Lila, with her privileged past and uncertain future, was about to become entangled in their quest. Desperate to return home, Lila begged the guardians to take her back. But they refused, bound by an ancient prophecy that foretold of a great and powerful pearl. A pearl that only Lila, with her unique heritage, could lead them to. And so, Lila found herself at a crossroads. Would she embark on a treacherous journey with the guardians, risking life and limb to find the mystical pearl? Or would she defy the prophecy and forge her own path? The choice was hers, but one thing was certain - Lila's life would never be the same again.

【 Warning : Mature Content R-18 】 This was a transmigration. And it was an astonishing second transmigration. Although the first one ended rather abruptly... Arriving at the riverside, the child crouched down, scooped up a handful of cool water, and drank it. The sweet and clear river water was more delicious than any beverage on Earth. The child exclaimed loudly, "How refreshing!" Gazing at the water surface, the child's face took on a solemn expression, as if painstakingly brewing something. His eyes suddenly closed, and when he opened them again, an evil aura suddenly emerged on the calm water surface. In the reflection, the innocent - looking child actually had a pair of blood - red eyes! The water surface was rippling, rising and falling, with glistening waves. Yet, those blood - red eyes remained distinct. On the evil - looking blood - red background, a black tomoe slowly rotated around the center of the eye. It was the Sharingan! What followed was quite clear. Lin Xing, an unfortunate guy, had unfortunately transmigrated into the world of Naruto. He managed to survive until the night of the Uchiha clan's massacre, and then, unfortunately, died. This was truly a tragic story! Lin Xing didn't, like many transmigrated heroes, fight Obito and defeat Madara. It wasn't that he lacked talent. In Lin Xing's words, "Geniuses are often nipped in the bud." In the world of Zhu Xian, gods above, Lin Xing was even younger than Sasuke! So, on that fateful night, Lin Xing ran desperately. Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the space ahead, and the big - boss - like figure emerged. Lin Xing didn't even have time to see how the opponent attacked before losing consciousness. Well, let bygones be bygones. Lin Xing stood up, deactivated the eye - catching Sharingan, and looked towards the south. According to what the shopkeeper said, Qingyun Sect was in that direction. The world of Zhu Xian was full of disasters. When it came to the best place of refuge, Qingyun Sect was undoubtedly the top choice. Lin Xing promised that if he died this time, he definitely wouldn't transmigrate again. The first transmigration was a soul - transmigration, which was quite normal. The second one couldn't really be considered a proper transmigration in the strict sense. The Sharingan was still there, his five - year - old body remained the same, and even the other - world clothing he wore before his death was intact. Lin Xing guessed that something must have gone wrong with the masked man's space - time ninjutsu, and by some strange coincidence, he was sent to this world. If he were to die this time, he would truly lose everything. Having made up his mind, Lin Xing vowed to join Qingyun Sect.

Earth, thousands of years after the apocalypse. A boy with amnesia woke up in the middle of the Dregs, the worst part of Crimson Fungus City. The boy grows up and manages to become strong enough to pass an exam for one of the most prestigious jobs in existence, a Zephyx Extractor, someone that can harvest the powers of Specters. Zephyx Extractors have the power to travel kilometers in seconds, read minds, and destroy mountains. In this oppressive world, they are the only ones who can change their destiny. Sadly, the boy had already gained a power from a Specter in the past, which made him ineligible for the position. His dream was dead. Or was it? Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/EfePH46Aru If my patreon gets more than 1000€ per month, I will increase the word count of my chapters! Join my Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=27791050

theres dark themes in this book such as suicide and self harm. if you're going through something like this try to contact someone. ive also struggled with this so i know that its hard to ask for help.

“I will be the Demon they whisper in the dark for generations. A Nightmare to all who hear my name.” Enslaved, tortured, and poisoned, Damon’s life ended in agony—only for him to awaken 15 years in the past. Desperate to escape humanity’s cruelty, he turned to Hell’s Foundation, a VR game where death in the game meant death in reality. But the System marked Damon as the Ultimate Predator, forcing him to kill other Players to survive. In a world where survival demands savagery, Damon must embrace the monster within to rewrite his fate—or become the horror he is destined to be. *** WSA 2025 ENTRY TAGS: VR World – Genius & Heartless MC – Dark MC – OP Golden Finger – Limitless Level-Up – Harem & Lemons – Blood and Gore – Torture & Inhumane acts – Extreme Violence – Mass Slaughter – Monster World – Survival – Dark Fantasy – Lore – 1 Chapter Daily, for now. 100 PowerStones or 250 Total Collections by January 26 = 2 Chapters Daily next week

My name is Jin Shimada and I work for HIS (Hitman International Syndicate). A contract organization that takes care of the world's problems like it's a usual 9-5. Recently, I've been given the task of taking out a string of political targets that leads to a large conspiracy to take over the free world; mix that with my psychotic coworkers, a cutthroat boss, and my declining mental health and you have a cocktail of guns, bullets, and never-ending chaos. Otherwise known as another day in the office. *New chapters posted every Wednesday*

One day, after years of war, The United Kingdom and Russia suffered devastating losses. In an effort to end the bloodshed, they agreed on a final match—a chess game to decide the victor. London chose Caius Albright to represent them against Russia’s Ivan Dragovich, a renowned grandmaster. But tragedy struck. Caius, known as “The England King,” lost the match and was shot on the spot by Russian forces. His death shattered the Albright family, leaving them impoverished and scattered across London. Ten years later, Caius’ youngest son, Elias Albright, faced constant humiliation and defeat in chess battle. But after being ridiculed for one too many losses, Elias challenged his opponent for a rematch—and won. With the prize money, he managed to buy food for himself. From that day forward, he vowed to master chess and use it to free London from Russian rule. As Elias honed his skills, he met allies who would help him on his journey. Slowly but surely, he began to reunite with the remnants of his family, who had been scattered across London after their father’s death. Another decade passed, and the time finally came for Elias to face Russia in the ultimate match. Billed as “The Reborn England King” vs. Viktor Petrov, “The Russian King,” the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Once friends, Elias and Viktor now stood on opposite sides of the board, locked in a high-stakes deathmatch where the loser would be executed, and the winner would claim freedom for their nation.

Alia is a skilled thief who, in search of a legendary treasure, sneaks into a castle under the cover of night. However, she unexpectedly witnesses the castle’s owner, the handsome and cold-hearted billionaire Marcellus, murder his wife. In the chaos of her escape, Alia is discovered and killed by him. But death isn’t the end. Alia wakes up to find herself reborn a year earlier, this time in the body of the wife Marcellus had killed—Livia. Faced with the man who had once killed her, now acting outwardly kind but still harboring deadly intentions, Alia knows she must uncover the truth within a year and avoid the same tragic fate. Her plan? Escape the castle and steal the treasure. During her time in the castle, Alia discovers that Livia’s identity is far from simple, and she soon finds herself tangled in a deeper conspiracy. Marcellus’s younger brother, Elias, has a close, secret relationship with Livia, one that seems to involve hidden feelings. As Alia secretly investigates Marcellus’s true intentions, she is drawn to his conflicting mixture of gentleness and coldness. At the same time, the body of Livia compels her to develop feelings for Elias, whose tender care for her awakens a sense of warmth. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Alia realizes that every person’s motives are more complex than they first appear, and she must make difficult choices between truth, revenge, love, and survival. As the one-year deadline approaches, the conspiracy unfolds, and Marcellus’s true intentions toward Livia are exposed. Alia finally finds a chance to escape. But with emotions tangled and fate inextricably linked to the castle, will she choose revenge and freedom, or will she find redemption and true love within the deadly walls of the castle?

A terrifying encounter on the underground, a terrible secret protected for a thousand years, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, creatures without name... This is a series of short stories collected together by the author.

Jade, A girl living in a magical world, who hasn't found her powers though others have is determined to find out who the killer was of her parents for revenge. Her best friends; Naven, Euna, Kai, Miranda, Soren, June and Rein supporting her all the way until she has finished the mission. Will she get through this or will she lose her life going on adventures while doing the mission?

The girl with green eyes, who carries a deadly power in her blood, with every drop capable of ending a life. Despite her blood containing this extraordinary force, it does not affect her, making her a target for the underworld kingdoms that seek to exploit her blood to spread corruption and chaos. Everyone desires to harness her power, but her only brother stands against these evil forces, challenging their greed in his desperate attempts to protect his sister and defend her, no matter the cost. Will he succeed in preserving her innocence, or will corruption continue to threaten their world?

To save a doomed fantasy world, I killed the main characters, then destroyed the game world, and fell into another timeline as the academy's top seat and rival to the protagonist. Now, I'm trying to save the world and steer it towards a better ending… But I'm the final boss. --- Discord: https://discord.gg/RXCj5fcp3U

LGBT - BL OMEGAVERSE 18+ The Wyne family is a famous wealthy family in Zondalian, a country famous for its progress in the eyes of the world. And their main heir is a handsome man named Daren Harry Wyne. Unfortunately, Daren was born as an Omega who always made trouble until his parents were fed up and annoyed with their own son's behavior. Until one day, a bodyguard is hired to watch over Daren from all sorts of dangers. Both from outside and from Daren himself. "Bodyguard, again? You've got to be kidding me. I can protect myself! I don't need an Alpha to protect me!" However, Daren realized that there was something different about his new bodyguard. There was something he was hiding. Something he couldn't reveal. "Who are you, Mr. Bodyguard?" Kill Me Protect Me, Mr. Bodyguard.

She was an assassin, the princess of the witches, sent to marry the Vampire King with one purpose—to kill him and secure her clan’s victory in a war that has raged for centuries. He was Rhydian, the brooding king burdened by his father’s bloody legacy, forced into the alliance to protect his people from the looming Dragon Empire. Rhydian distrusts the witches, while Seraphina resents the vampires, but neither is prepared for the sparks that fly when they meet. As they face palace intrigues, ancient prophecies, and brewing rebellion, their hatred begins to shift into something neither expected—love. But their union comes at a price. With dark forces plotting to tear them apart and a greater danger threatening both their worlds, they must decide: will their love save their kingdoms or destroy them all? I won't call this enemies to lovers but it's kinda similar, I don't know yet if I'll make it slow burn, but we'll see as the see how this progresses. it will contain some R18 contents, I'll always highlight that for every chapter, so you can Skip of you want. Note: They are both cold hearted. so it might take a while for both of them to accept their feelings.

The Yunmeng Continent, the Great Harmony Dynasty, in the seventh year of Emperor Yong's reign: the supreme ruler of the Demon Realm, Ming Hao, led a million demon soldiers to invade, intending to destroy the Yunmeng Continent and this entire dimension. In order to prevent this catastrophic disaster, Emperor Yong, the founding ruler of the Great Harmony Dynasty, Lin Feng, arranged a decisive battle with the supreme ruler of the Demon Realm, Ming Hao, on November 25th, atop Mount Tian.

Killian lived a life of simplicity and joy. He had loving parents, loyal friends, and a bright future ahead of him. But all of that shattered in a single night when he woke up in an unfamiliar place. Surrounding him were strangers, each with a deadly weapon. A chilling voice announced the rules of their predicament: they were trapped in a deadly game where only one could survive. Thrown into a world of betrayal, violence, and fear, Killian struggles to hold onto his humanity. But things take a darker turn when he discovers a mysterious system implanted in his mind—a system designed specifically for killing. The more he uses it, the stronger he becomes, but at a cost: his morals begin to blur, and the line between man and monster fades. As Killian navigates alliances and rivalries, he must decide what kind of person he wants to become. Can he find a way to escape the killing game without losing himself? Or will the system turn him into the very thing he fears most—a cold-blooded killer? The clock is ticking. The game is unforgiving. And Killian’s choices will determine not only his survival but the fate of his soul.

When the King is killed in the middle of a Gala, everyone is a suspect. Now being hunted as a suspect to conspiracy, Audrey must fully commit to a life she thought she had finally left behind. But it's not a like she did, nothing, wrong. If you looked at it right... And squinted real hard... She kind of sort of did... Kidnap the princess.

___Lost Notes___ In this age of superheroes, the public safety is at the hands of these all so powerful figures. Located in the metropolis of Condor is the worlds strongest hero, UltraMan. In his decade long carrier, he has destroyed multiple conspiracies started by the city's old elite, single handedly apprehended the mafias that encroached upon the weak and feeble and even stopped several alien invasions and infiltrations. It is safe to assume that such a man would have many enemies, but with skin that cannot be pierced by any earthly means and strength that puts the legends of old to shame, how can such a creature ever be defeated? If UltraMan wanted to, he could have conquered earth at any time. So why did he not? No one quite knows. '' In any regards, he is seen as the balancing force of the world. So what happens if he is removed from the picture? What if I removed him? How will the world live? How will "I" live? ....

I killed the player. He was one hell of a f*cker. Show More

Diego was writing in his room, but suddenly his starting lose consciousness and collapse, after he woke up he suddenly realized the world change he starting to think "where am I" the world have different environment, he find himself in another room, for a moment suddenly a memory merge with him that's almost make him crazy and the memory that merge was the original owner of the body name Lucas Ferios. 300 years ago, the game broke out to reality and the sky become red and brake like a glass, something appeared from the sky countless monster pouring out from the sky, monster invade the world and human dying from the grasp of monster, suddenly a few people to fight back and they have powers and they called players, they scape from the grasp of monster, they gain their freedom and the world recover. Lucas Ferios became more confuse why he transmigrated into this world, but after 10 years he adapt the environment where magic exist, he went to association center where he gonna awake his system and become a player. Do you think the game will make him more stronger or make him weaker. Let the game decide where his destination end.

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Strategy, Mystery Kaito Sato and his friends, Yuki Nakamura, Hiroshi Tanaka, Aiko Tanaka, Takeshi Suzuki, and Ryuji Mori, find themselves ensnared in a high-stakes game orchestrated by a mysterious entity known as Lady Fortune. Trapped in the Gamblers' Nexus, they must navigate a series of psychological and physical trials, using their wits, skills, and trust in each other to survive and claim the ultimate prize: a powerful orb capable of revealing hidden patterns and guiding decisions. Upon escaping the Nexus, the group resolves to use their newfound power and knowledge to help others, transforming a struggling town into a thriving community. However, their success attracts the attention of Kazuo Inoue, a ruthless operative of a shadowy organization that seeks to control the orb for its own gain. Kazuo's arrival forces Kaito and his companions to defend the town and their principles against overwhelming odds. Despite their efforts to fortify the town and gather intelligence, they face a formidable adversary with vast resources and a relentless drive to obtain the orb. In a climactic battle, Kaito and his friends, drawing upon their unity and the power of the orb, manage to repel Kazuo's forces. Though victorious, they realize that their fight is far from over. They must remain vigilant, using their skills and the strength of their bond to protect the orb and the values they hold dear. "The Nexus of Shadows" is a tale of strategy, trust, and resilience, exploring the complexities of power and the importance of unity in the face of adversity.

Adira, an Omega, is accused of killing her Alpha, a crime so forbidden that it could mean her execution. Fleeing to a remote town, she finds an injured Alpha, Kane, at her doorstep and heals him, unknowingly sealing her fate. As the truth behind her Alpha’s death unravels, Adira must navigate dangerous alliances, hidden betrayals, and a powerful force that threatens to tear everything apart. Is she truly innocent, or is she part of a larger conspiracy? In a world where loyalty and love are both weapons and curses, Adira's survival depends on uncovering the truth before it’s too late.

On Tokyo, Japan there’s a cold and serious professional assassin named Kage Ryunosuke. Everyday, he filled his life full of killings and bow towards the “Kage No Shakai” organization, which is an organization filled with many deadly assassins who works in the shadows of the society of Japan. Ryunosuke always been taught that to be an assassin, you have to kill your feelings. He feels that his life has no joy. Then one day, he watches a very famous idol of Japan called Sakura Aihara on TV. As he watches her performance on TV, he falls in love with her and that love becomes an obsession for him and slowly changes his life. He becomes her #1 fan. Since then, he feels that he become much more alive for the first time in his life. But suddenly, the head of the organization called him and assigned him to assassinate Sakura Aihara. He surprised and has no choice, but to accept the assignment. He starts to hesitate. Should he kill his beloved idol that changes his life or otherwise????? And why Sakura Aihara becomes the organization’s target??????????

Adrian Desmond had lived his life wanting it to end, until one day when he met Celestia paaine, a homicidal sociopath. Still trying to choose between love and death, his lover reveals more about his past then what Adrian should've known, the consequnces raze their live in more ways then one.