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In the swamp, mosquitoes danced, and a five-meter long bay crocodile was firmly bound at the snout, its vertical pupils gleaming with ferocity. At that moment, a young man cover in mud was straddling it, and he was very modest in the face of audience's praise. "I'm Bi Fang, a professional explorer. I have trekked atop the roof of the world and traversed through the Valley of Death, and I've even challenged the mysterious Amazon. Even the National Geographic has named me the world's premier survival expert, the king of the wild at the top of the food chain, but trust me, that's all an overstatement..." Under the crimson clouds, Bi Fang silently tightened the rope in his hand and, seeing that the bay crocodile beneath him had finally stopped struggling, he pulled out the Hunting Knife and killed it with a single strike to the underside of its jaw. "Today is the second day of survival. I thought I would have to endure another hungry night, but now it seems, dinner has taken care of itself."

Qi Tian was determined to design the most advanced aircraft engine but accidentally lost his life while saving others. He then transmigrated to the National Master Manor in the Cultivation World and became a disciple of the National Master, with an extra engine appearing inside him. Whether it's enemies or spirit stones and elixir, they all can serve as fuel for his engine. With the engine roaring, his cultivation journey is as unstoppable as a flying plane. As a National Master, he assists in setting up emperors and selecting heirs. The nation thrives, and the people live in peace. As a cultivator, he sweeps away all kinds of spirits and demons. Emperors bow their heads, and warlords make way. What did you say? A monk wants to bring three great demon cultivators through here? Can you tell them that my engine needs an upgrade? [This book is written in a refreshing style, making reading easy and relaxing. Your support is greatly appreciated.]

In the year 1038, known as the Year of the Gushing Springs, the mighty Titan, Ranasis, stole the artifact of the Arctic god, Uluthio—the enchanting Ice and Snow Necklace. Consequently, the vast glaciers dominating the north began to recede. The lands of Nafiel, Vasa, and Damara became increasingly habitable, heralding the commencement of a grand migration. In the same year, powerful legends received cryptic messages from the future. Though the incomplete magic only conveyed fleeting whispers, the people sensed that a formidable magical empire was emerging in the northern realms. Driven by motives of power, sorcery, riches, and justice, the strong began their journey northward. Yet, all of this seemed inconsequential to Lynn. The newly arrived traveler merely sought a better life, unconcerned with the missteps of deities or the grand maneuvers of legendary figures. However, on occasion, as he gazed upon the chaotic and backward state of Faerûn, he could not help but ponder: perhaps it was time to bestow a new order upon this world?

[Hiddenidentity, Femalelead, Loveaftermarriage] She originally planned to take her sister's place and marry a 60-year-old man, but accidentally married him, who was the richest man as he had also made a mistake. She thought they would soon divorce, but he chose to temporarily maintain the marriage. The public disliked her because of her ordinary background and believed that she was not worthy of him. However, her multiple identities were gradually exposed: academician at the National Research Institute, a brilliant doctor, the racing god, national representative of Go, and gold medalist in figure skating. And when the world found out that their marriage was only contracted for one year, she garnered numerous suitors. "Get out! We will never divorce! Never and ever!" he declared.

He said, "You are my wife. You can do whatever you want in this city." He added, "You can do anything you want, and I will protect you." However, when she fell in love with him and proposed marriage, he said, "I just wanted to take care of you and cherish you, but I never thought of spending my life with you." She was furious and said, "You are a heartbreaker!" He replied, "Well, I'll marry you reluctantly."

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

At the start of the 21st century, the greedy and power-hungry Ness of the 1st world countries started World War III. After 14 years of gruesome war, seven countries stood up. They created the Seven Nation Army (SNA). With the overwhelming power of the SNA, the war stopped. It's been 7 years since the war ended and a new organisation calling themselves the New World Order (NWO) has surfaced, intending to turn the world into turmoil once again. The Bravo squad of the SNA is tasked with stopping them. Can they succeed in their mission or is World War IV right around the corner? NOTE: The first few chapters are rough around the edges and short as I wrote them while I was still new in writing. Please stick through it if you like the concept and story, as the story keeps getting better and the chapters longer. Thank you for your support

After being wrongfully accused and killed, a young man reincarnates into a superhuman society as a third rate villain named Don, whose biggest asset is his side-kick with mental issues. With few options available to him, Don accepts the mantle of his predecessor and must now not only survive in a new and dangerous world, but also conquer it.... **Congratulations, you have died and awakened the Supervillain Idol System.** **The path to fame, fortune and world domination is yours is take!!** **Disclaimer**: This work of fiction is set in an alternate reality and is purely a product of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or events is entirely coincidental. The author has taken creative liberties with historical, cultural, and geographical elements to craft a unique and fictional world. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental

To avenge his mom and grandma's death, Kwasi travelled across the world to explore, discover and build his gift and abilities which was a threat and a disaster to humans when they were told by a human face looking Beast it was. Kwasi only had in mind to build his gift to its summit level of cultivation to become irresistible and nothing else, but in the end, he become the master Beast of all nations.

In this world, fierce beasts are rampant, and everyone has the opportunity to become a transferor and get various professional monster hunting upgrades. Qi Yan awakened the top science and technology profession at the beginning - [Intelligent Machine Knowledge]. Starting from level 1, all skills are science fiction concept-level finishing skills! [Apocalypse Cloud Bomb]: Summon and detonate 100,000 tons of equivalent cloud bombs, which are equivalent to 3,333 tsar hydrogen bombs. [Sun Helium Flash]: Create the terrifying energy released instantly by the fusion of the helium element in the sun's core. [Mimic black hole]: Simulate the gravitational field of the black hole and distort the space and time of everything around it. ...... Just when Qi Yan thought he was invincible. He just found one of his enemies. It turned out to be the ultimate god in the mythological history of various countries. [The Head of Thousands of Demons · Asatos], [The One of All Things · Jugsotos] [Six Brahma God · Hehua Zitian], [Daluo Tianque · Haotian God] Facing the siege of thousands of creation-level demons. Qi Yan looked at his finishing skill and felt that it was not difficult to slaughter a god. [Vector Law Cause and Effect Law], [Vacuum Decay], [High-dimensional Universe Collapse], [World Down-dimensional Strike], [Multiverse Erasure], [Micro End Reverse]... He stands at the top of the whole universe in the name of the wisdom of ten thousand machines.

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The beginning of the XVI century. The warrior in the Astrakhan Khanate (his father's fame urged him to become a warrior) is gathering a troop to engage with the Moscow tsar in the war against Lithuania. There are views of the Volga river. There is a lot of authentic national music (Astrakhan, Kazan, Moscow). There are many kinds of authentic weapons and clothes.

The Crown of the Kingdom is purchased in blood and bodies alone. Once the Kingdom of Ethereo was the fuel of the world, but times have changed and it has fallen from Grace, and only dust remains. Torn apart by the civil war, five kingdoms under the legends of rebellion rise and fight against each other. The victor of this war will be remembered as the lord of wits, gold, tactics and people. For that bloo and trust must spill for all. Which kingdom will rise to see themselves rule over the White Throne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The hero thought he was alone in this world as a pod came crashing down to the land of Mudonia. A planet full of many sub human species as the hero was from another world thought he was the only one as a rift opened on his new home a small pod crashed landed revealing a little boy with a monkey like tail. As they grew together as brothers they set up the world to become National Level Adventurers

As the apocalypse descends, the world is in chaos. Zhou Lin is reborn three days before the disaster strikes, gaining the ability of "Symbiosis." After careful consideration, he boards a flight to an island nation. Two days later, the world is shocked: the largest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Beautiful Country disappears without a trace after refueling at the island nation's port! This incident prompts the Beautiful Country, the island nation, Summer Country, and Hair Country to enter a state of high alert. However, just twenty-four hours later, the island nation's Mount Fuji and the Beautiful Country's Yellowstone volcano simultaneously erupt, heralding the arrival of the apocalypse...

While being murdered on national television by a still student hero, Lord Atila cursed her to be reincarnaded as her firstborn. Ten years later, he finally reincarnates on a halfway understandable world and a new body and life he has to adapt in order to try to dominate the world again, now with the help of his evil organization/little friends.

In this world, ascending to upper realms is a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

The Official Rules and Information documents of Wehrmacht Reichland (fictional sovereign state) serve as the cornerstone of its legal framework, representing the highest authority in all matters of national legislation. These comprehensive documents are meticulously crafted to establish the foundational principles that govern the nation's legal system, ensuring that the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws are conducted with uniformity and precision. By providing a clear and consistent legal structure, the Acts guide lawmakers, judges, and enforcers in their respective roles, promoting a coherent legal environment that adapts to the evolving needs of the country while upholding the integrity of its legal traditions. Constitute the primary legal foundation for all national legislation within the Wehrmacht Reichland. These acts establish the core principles and regulations that guide the nation's legal system, ensuring consistency and coherence in the formulation and implementation of laws. By providing a comprehensive framework, the Official Wehrmacht Reichland Acts play a crucial role in shaping the legal landscape, serving as the cornerstone for the development, interpretation, and enforcement of national laws and policies. This foundational document is essential for maintaining legal order and upholding the rule of law within the Wehrmacht Reichland.

Chalassyians are a human race considered a curse. Therefore, Chalassy and its deep roots in the ancient Gods threaten the entire world, and their eradication serves the greater good. Cover Photo rights all belong to me!

Angel Draiker, a troubled African American teenager, has spent four years in juvenile detention after being caught joyriding, an outlet for the pain he feels from losing his father to police brutality. Now 18 and released for good behavior, Angel is sent to counseling as part of his release conditions, where his counselor, Mrs. Flowers, encourages him to join a trip to The Sanctuary of Fire. This cutting-edge wildlife reserve houses both extinct creatures and experimental hybrids. During his visit to the Sanctuary, Angel encounters a wolf-dragon hybrid, a fierce and majestic creature that immediately captivates him. Despite the dragon's initial aggression, a bond begins to form after Angel bravely saves the dragon's egg from a loose predator. Angel's connection to the wolf-dragon grows, mirroring his journey of self-discovery and redemption. Through their bond, Angel learns to confront his past, embrace his future, and find a new purpose in life.

Anonymous Invitation. High-Stakes Escape. Amidst financial ruin and parental conflict, Raya Carson receives a cryptic invite to the prestigious Ackerman bridal contest. Will she seize this chance to escape her suffocating life or remain trapped?

"Have you heard, that the CEO of Preston Group is the new investor in this show? He's even the chief guest of the final round." "What are you talking about? I heard that the CEO of Preston Group is devilishly handsome and he never attended any public program let alone a fashion contest. So, why he is suddenly so interested in our show?" "Maybe he has some secret relationship with one of the contestants?" "God knows who is the lucky girl to have such a handsome and rich boyfriend." Chloe was listening to the conversation of her fellow contestants but she didn't give much attention to them. She had only one thing on her mind, to win the contest at any cost. Chloe Tyler was once a famous model in the fashion industry of LA but she left her passion for the sake of her fiance. But her damsel of a distressed fiance betrayed her with her best friend and the famous model Jane Richards. Her fiance kept her standing in the register's office on their wedding day. When Chloe thinks she has to return empty-handed from the register's office, a stranger approaches her with a contract marriage proposal as his partner also betrayed him. Chloe got married to a stranger and they went on their different ways after that. She swore to take revenge on her enemies and go after her passion of becoming the top model again. But she never thought that she would meet her mysterious husband again and find out that he's the most famous billionaire and CEO of LA. What will happen when her mysterious husband approaches her and asks her to be his real wife? Will Chloe fall in love with her mysterious husband?

Julie Ward is an author who was starting her third novel when her family was in a fatal car accident. While grieving she is struggling to start and finish her novel, until her agent reaches out with an amazing opportunity to do a book signing and book contest at a local bookstore. The catch is the contest winner is someone from Julie's past. Can Julie and the person from her past move forward for the sake of their novel?

It was supposed to be a new, quiet, and simple life for 15-year-old noble boy Nate Wole, who was kicked out and exiled by his family for being too weak in favor of his older brother, Hertzel, a selfish warrior who cares only about himself and his skills in magic. Desperate, he traveled to the lowlands of Wooda, where while camping, he had an unlucky encounter with one of the collection of tribes of the Undead Animals, a bunch of hostile undead animals who can wield weapons and shapeshift into humans and were despised and hunted by humans. After getting killed by one of them under an Undead lion named Sati, Nate was saved by them after they regretted their decision to kill him, and Sati eventually gave his position as tribal leader to him. Nate was shocked to here that, but he has no choice but to accept it. And now, he is a leader of Sati’s lion tribe. Soon, he united the other Undead tribes under the new country name, Wooda, while studying to be a good leader, and changed his identity to Lloyd Lewole, completely vanishing his old identity in order to forget his past. But, will he handle such a great responsibility?

Within an abandoned world filled with warring communities, fighting over dwindling resources and against the growing wildlife, there lies a boy in a search for meaning, for closure, and for peace amongst his troubled past and the people it involves in. Whether it involves a fight for his survival or an attempt to deeply connect to his environment, observe as the boy treks through the decimated, yet lively landscape of what once was the U.S, in pursuit of what used to be and perhaps, what could've been. Inspired, influenced, and dedicated to the atmospheric and beautifully raw music of Low Roar. New chapters every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Chu Jie traveled to the world of national job transfer and awakened the hidden professional field division. The resources required by the domain master to build the domain are extremely huge,and the time consumed is extremely long, and Chu Jie has no hope of succeeding at all. I was going to be an ordinary person with peace of mind and find a beautiful wife to train the next generation, but I was bullied by the rich second generation and accidentally opened the absolute domain system. [The Domain of the Sword was successfully built, and the Domain Chaos Sword Mountain was obtained] [The Undead Domain was obtained] [The Gravity Domain was successfully built, and the Domain Shattered Sky Island was obtained] "Hold the grass!A skill directly blew up the dungeon? What kind of harm is this?" Awesome! A skill is cleared! Is this the power of a Domain Master?!" The Domain Master is too strong! I don't deserve this SSS-level profession, I want to be a field master too!" Who says domain science is the most wasteful profession? This is clearly the strongest class, there is no one!" When Chu Jie opened the realm, the terrifying power descended like nine heavens, sweeping through the heavens and all worlds! The world is subservient! Aliens worship it!

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The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

Brightdale Located in the heart of the Midwest, Brightdale is a bustling city known for its thriving economy and lively culture. With a population of over 100,000, the city is a hub of activity and commerce. But when the zombie outbreak occurs, the once-thriving city is transformed into a battleground for survival. The dense population and urban environment create unique challenges for the survivors, who must navigate a maze of abandoned buildings and streets filled with the undead. As the blistering heat of summer scorches the world, the living dead roam the streets, hungering for human flesh. In this bleak and desperate landscape, M finds themselves among the dead, forced to adapt and survive in ways they never thought possible. Amidst the chaos, M discovers a mysterious oasis of survivors, hidden in an camp. But as the lines between human and monster blur, M must navigate treacherous alliances, complex relationships, and the ever-present threat of the undead.

An Chen, after being transported to a mystical world, activates the Saint Teacher System and inherits the divine Fire of the Gods. This great power comes at a cost—An Chen loses his sight for three years. Fortunately, the kind villagers take care of him with great compassion during his difficult time. Grateful for their kindness, An Chen opens a small school in the village, hoping to teach the children valuable skills for their future. Little does he know, his students aren't human—they are animals! His classroom is filled with giant pandas, cheetahs, tigers, ground sloths, black bears, and even pythons. Captivated by An Chen’s teachings, these animals awaken their spiritual intelligence and begin to evolve into spirit beasts, capable of cultivation and mastering powerful martial arts. Two years later, a Dragon Nation geographical survey team arrives at the legendary Mountain of Ten Thousand Ancestors and is stunned by what they witness: “What?! That figure in the straw hat, holding a bamboo rod... is a giant panda?” “Unbelievable! Have you ever seen a muscle-bound tiger walking upright and talking?” “My god! That ground sloth is driving stakes into the ground... and practicing Wing Chun?!” “Heaven help us! That black bear is lifting a motorcycle as part of its workout?” News of this bizarre scene spreads, shaking the world to its core! A year later, as spiritual energy revives across the globe and strange phenomena appear, challengers from foreign lands arrive. Just when the tension peaks, a small turtle steps forward, introducing itself as the "Turtle Hermit." After effortlessly defeating all opponents, it leaves behind a bold declaration: “If anyone dares to question the might of my master, An Chen, they are welcome to face him!”