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Lu Tong spent seven years studying medicine in the mountains, but upon returning home, he found everything had changed. His eldest sister, a victim of foul play, met a tragic end. His elder brother, wrongfully imprisoned, languished in dungeons. His father journeyed to the capital to seek justice, only to meet a watery demise on the road. His mother, driven to madness overnight, perished in flames. Lu Tong packed his medical kit and headed to the capital of Jingzhou. 'Debts must be repaid, and lives must be avenged! 'If there's no judge, then I'll be the judge from Hell!' In the capital, noble families faced successive tragedies, Commander Pei Yunxing quietly investigated the matter, And suspicions fell on a young woman from the Renxin Medical Hall. However... Before he could find evidence, The girl made her move against him first.

"Leo's innocence was shattered the day he witnessed a horror he could never forget which he wished so badly his innocent eyes didn’t witness . His elder brother, once a guiding light, plunged a knife into their father's chest, and walked away with a chilling smile. Leo, still a child, was frozen in terror, his playful nature replaced with a haunting dread. He hid in the shadows, his camera still rolling, capturing the sinister act. As the brother vanished, Leo crept out from under the table, his legs trembling like leaves. He approached his father, whose eyes pleaded for silence. "Dad, what happened? Should I call for help? You're bleeding...you look so sick." His father's voice was barely audible, but the urgency was clear. "Leo, listen carefully. The safe...it's yours now. Only your fingerprint can open it. Never let anyone near it. The truth you seek, it's all inside. When your grandfather comes, go with him, take the safe, and leave with him. Protect it with your life." With those final words, his father's eyes glazed over, and he slumped back in his chair, leaving Leo alone with the weight of a dark secret." a slow peace novel love burning within umm hope you would love it coz am inlove with it already love you future readers

A revenge story of a bullied boy who transmigrated to become an OP girl from a mafia family. The boy returns to his old class and faces his ex-bullies as 'Jenn', a perfect girl that everyone loves. “All I wanted was to finally live a normal life. Rather than brooding over what happened before, I did my best to move forward without looking back. The very person that drove me to jump off that bridge on that day sat right behind me in class and I had to see him again every single day, but I still did what I could to stay positive. I didn’t want to have anything to do with these guys ever again. My body was still lying in the hospital bed in a coma with one leg missing. All because of these motherfuckers. But I still managed to have a laugh or two a day, actually more than that as each day passed by. I made more friends than I’ve ever had. I was trying out new things that I could never do before. The past was horrible but the present and the future looked bright. I could not forget or forgive what happened before, but I did not let myself be swallowed up by past suffering. But on this day, everything became clear. Every single one of them deserved to die.”

When a mountain comes to life, awakening its consciousness, it takes on another form—a Mountain Spirit. And that’s me reborn with extraordinary Divine powers. Want to know what these divine powers are? Well, one of them allows me to accelerate herb growth—up to one hundred times faster! Impressive, right? But wait, there’s more! I also possess a ‘golden finger’—which is ‘Space-Time’ system that lets me fish for lost techniques, weapons, pill formulas, and other treasures from the rivers of time and space. With these at my disposal, I’m sure to become stronger, at least stronger than the beautiful sect master who claims my mountain as her personal retreat and constantly drag me into her matters. It’s not an easy life, but no need to worry! I’m not just any spirit—I’m a human spirit born from a mountain, which means I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation. To top it off, my system was generous enough to grant me a divine cultivation technique right from the start. There’s just one tiny problem: it’s a dual cultivation technique, and I need a partner to cultivate it. So, I had no choice but to convince the sect master’s stunning disciple to help me out. I mean, it’s not like I’m after her gorgeous long legs, her curvaceous thighs, or her… well, you get the point. I’m just a humble cultivator trying to grow stronger by any means necessary. If only she’d run into some trouble, so I could swoop in and save the day. That would make things a lot easier for me… but alas, life is never that simple. Still, I’ll find a way. With my Space-Time system, my mountain’s power, and a little charm, I’ll outgrow this mountain and surpass everyone—even the sect master. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll enjoy the beauties along the way. *** No NTR, No Yuri, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX

Churchling sea, mysteries of the world, and gods hidden in plain sight. They are things Hildebrant should never see but fate loves him too much and now he must endure or fall to its madness that hides more then person would expect.

Hope Lauren has read her share of comics. She’s seen supers around her city and even been saved by some on occasion. And she always hoped that she’d be able to join them.  With Jack, her grizzled older mentor with secrets that could shake the world, and Pantheon, a new team of heroes, Hope will have to fight against monumental odds to save Oleander City.  In a world of action, comedy, tragedy, and adventure, there’s plenty for a new hero to do. *Readers can expect a mostly adventure-themed superhero journey that will include a slice of life, action, and hopefully exciting world-building. It will also contain a slow-burn GL/Yuri plotline, which I'll eventually get to when I feel like it, I guess. This will be a very long story with many arcs* New chapter every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Want to buy me a sandwich? Send me some money! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChaseWard2020

Cerita dimana planet Bumi menjadi tempat perlindungan mahluk hidup dari berbagai tempat. Semua mahluk yang ingin melindungi Bumi merupakan pahlawan. Mereka semua dari dimensi lain, planet lain, dunia lain, sama sama melindungi Bumi dari ancaman. Para penyihir dari dimensi lain juga berusaha untuk melindungi Bumi dan manusia yang hidup di Bumi ingin berpetualangan dan bekerja sama dengan penyihir untuk melindungi Bumi

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

Chess World, where chess is the most important thing in this world. Everyone in this world knows how to play chess. Some use chess as an hobby, some uses it as a living and some uses it to show what they are capable of. A story about family, friendship, love, sports, adventures. This is the adventure of Chesster, A little boy dreaming to be the CHESS World Grandmaster. Follow his journey unfolding the mysteries and learn how to play chess at the same time. CHECKMATE!

The world was separated for a milennia and each section of the world grew in culture and understanding. When those separations diminished, the world had to learn to work as one and have thus far failed. Now it is up to the 6 heir of the world to band together to stop the threat that comes for them; if they are unable to work as one then there will not be a world left to rule. Based on a DND campaign with characters being based on my friends PC's, follow along each week as the story unfolds and see if Hize will prosper, or fall to ruin under their rule.

Longing. It was a feeling he knew all too well. He longed for many things, knowing full well he might not be able to attain any of them.

A smile. It's an expression that I think is the most beautiful thing one could witness. A genuine smile is filled with so much beauty behind it, which is why I think it's so beautiful. But I lost my smile, long ago, because of my past. But I wasn't alone, there was someone like me, and it's Veronica. I don't know how, or when, but she also lost her smile because of a past experience that took away her smile for good. Getting closer to her, I realized that she returned my smile... my smile that I had lost for so long. She lifted the walls that surrounded me, just by being herself. And now, I want to do the same for her, I want to bring back her smile, I want to break through the wall that separates me from her, I want her to open up to, I want her to see me as her friend like how I see her as a friend, and most of all, I really, really, really... want to see her smile. No matter how long it takes me, I'll wait, just to bring back her smile, like how she brought back mine.

From another world, to a Devil. As a student, all he does is go to school, study, and play video games. A normal life as everyone else. But, fate decides to shake their head and flicked the switch. Standing up to a ghoul and death, he resurrected in another realm. A different world... Different timeline, different air, different people, and... different body and gender?? Follow our main character disguises under the name 'Rize Violet' as he/she(?) survives from any life threatening dangers to find a way back home. But, the journey may take a toll on one's unlasting pride and conscience... It may even require challenging the gods. ------- Heya! Just wanna say that I'm reposting this story. I made sure to make every chapter unique with this one, so be sure to re-read them if you already have. But, if you're now, I hope you enjoy what you're about to read :D - FinnAlfi a.k.a. SirAxey

"That sea is Infinite! How could I NOT wanna explore it!?" Infinite sea, infinite possibilities, infinite outcomes. So how did it end up like it did. I never wanted to loose those closest to me, so if I'm fighting for freedom... It's okay to loose some humanity along the way. Follow Yuma's heartbreaking journey as he sacrifices himself to accomplish his goal. "I WILL take down the world Government... FOR FREEDOM!"

What do you do when a group of intelligent zombies rules the world? Will humanity be able to survive, or will they be ruled by zombies? First Story focuses on a boy named Eights who is captured by Twelve intelligent zombies who rule the world. Will Eights escape?

Villain or hero? What does the world which was once surrounded by the void have in store for our mc Koku Kurayami? will Koku live a normal life, the life of the hero, or the life of a villain? what devesting powers will he obtain? what’ll happen in his journey? Update: Starting Vol 4, dialogue will improve drastically. This counts for Vol 4 and the ones after. The Volumes before the number 4 will be fixed, edited and blended in with this new dialogue formatting. (Only the dialogue.) Thank you readers for supporting VSW enjoy your reads! (After each volume is finished a, 1 month break will be taken)

Creadeus is a world created by the God Sued, who for unknown reasons disappeared or, as many believe, left them. There are quite a few riddles and mysteries here. The planet is inhabited by races like - Lucius (Light-winged); Fuscus (Dark-winged); Mundus (Humans); Sordidus (Monsters) and Miscellus (Mixed, half-breeds). These creatures, who have been living yes fighting amongst themselves for centuries, according to the common knowledge of their history, completely divided into countries of their own people. Adventure is what brings us closer to different history, people, principles, order and culture. Everything is too relative, also contradictory. And this world is no exception, is another mechanism. To make it better or worse, depends only on the beings living in it. At first glance, a simple young man named Silius Aylan will have to find out with his curiosity and desire what exactly is happening in the world, and of course, reach his goal and knowledge of himself.

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.

Unity World; A VRMMORPG that’s as realistic as the real world. After a game update, players find themselves trapped inside the game, which is now an exact copy of their real lives.

Claire Collins knows all too well how the world is only kind to those who have money and power. Referred to as the She Devil, she took the business world by storm wearing the title like a crown. She wasn't born a wealthy heiress like most thought her to be. But she sure as hell wasn't gonna let that stop her from achieving what she had set out to do. Even if that meant doing it from the position she most hated to be in. The position of CEO in Finn Corporation. What is her goal? What or who is she hiding? What sins committed keep her up at night? What dangers await for her as she walks straight through the fires of modern hell? Aiden Villan is the most known and sought out CEO of the business world. Villan Enterprise has been at the top of the food chain for decades and he's intent on keeping it that way. He is known world wide for his billionaire dollar deals and the wicked way he has of dealing with his enemies. He is the equivalent to royalty and everybody strives to be in his good favor. But what happens when the view from the top isn't enough? What does one strive for when you already have it all? Is the emptiness he feels retribution for his sins? How can he obtain what he's been missing if it can't be bought? .................................................................................. Sneak Peek: A man started to walk in when his eyes landed on the woman quietly staring out the glass in the far end of his office, stopping him in his tracks. Claire noticed someone come in and slightly turned to look at the man that stared back at her. 'Ah. Of course she's called the She Devil. She's a fallen angel.' Aiden thought to himself as the life started coming back to his eyes. .................................................................................. Hello dear readers! I hope you enjoy reading my very first published novel. If you're into stories filled with romance, comedy, action and lots of heart wrenching moments then you've reached the right novel! Please leave your thoughts and reviews to let me know what you think! HAPPY READING! XOXO !! WARNING !! This novel contains graphic violence descriptions, mature sexual content, adult language and sensitive topics such as rape, child abuse and more. Caution is recommended if triggered easily.

"In the fleeting embrace of a summer's eve, two souls collided in a whirlwind of passion and promise. But as fate wove its intricate tapestry, circumstances intervened, leaving their love suspended in the delicate balance between what could have been and what was never meant to be—a poignant reminder that some love stories are etched in the beauty of their incompleteness."

Vailsaur, wakes up in the middle of the jungle, without any important information and prior knowledge, how he got there. Here, he starts his journey towards this new world and goes on to several adventures, Cultivates Immortality, makes friends and flirt with a lot of girls in between and do the deeds and make a name for himself. First thought comes his mind when he somehow understands his situation is that..........what type of world is he in.......cultivation world or game world....... Just he thought that what he should do from here, there is a 'Ding' sound came in his mind that jolted him.. After he came to know that there is an Anomaly present in his Daintain that could literally destroy this Plane and World only with its pressure. With System comes a Cosmic entity that tags along with Vail as he goes on to different Adventures. More Tags: #Dual Cultivation, #Mature, # Milfs, #Sexual Content, #Ecchi, #Face Slapping, #Guilds, #Sects, #Empires, #Older Love Interests, #Younger Love Interests,

Shinku is a girl who likes to write fantasy. This is a collection of short stories written by her together with her supportive father. ! Some stories might contain strong depictions of violence ! *Updates monthly

For better or for worse, Revenge is awalys a dangerous game. Follow the story of a boy forced to become a man with one thing in mind, revenge. The protagonist of our story Khatar was pushed into the life of a pirate. Follow along as he goes from relative unknown to revengeful and betrayed. How much can one balance or tip the scale. ----------------------------------------------- Schedule: 1 chapter bi-weekly Chapter Length: 1100 - 1500

"The Lost Smile" is Kazuki's story in Tokyo, where he hides behind fake smiles, trying to conceal his pain. Amid forced laughter and sharp wit, he stumbles in expressing himself. Events lead him towards the abyss of solitude until he silently disappears. After his death, others discover his hidden facets, revealing parts of him the world never understood.