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Edgar Neal, a broken man dying after jumping off the building. However, instead of facing peace he longs, he awakens in an unfamiliar yet oddly familiar world. To his shock, he realizes he has been reborn as Zephyx, a minor villain from the game Dawn of Light, a game he had once obsessively played during his hellish times. As he comes to terms with his new reality, Edgar discovers that his soul has merged with Zephyx’s, mending the shattered pieces of the original’s existence and unlocking new potential. /This is the first time I'm writing a novel and English is not my first Language. So yes there will be mistakes but i will try to improve myself as fast as i can/ /Front page is not my own , if the creator wants me to take it off , just comment it/

What is my existence? What am I? Since his birth, Aldrian Aster had never been an ordinary human. One day, a screen appeared in his sight with a message: I’m tied to the universe. I’m tied to nature. All of this is my own karma. Why I am different is also my destiny. My domain encompasses all things. There is nothing that can escape my view. There is nothing that can escape my sense. There is nothing that can escape my will. As he read these words, Aldrian understood that this was part of his destiny. Abnormal cultivation? Rapid comprehension? Mastering everything? Creating techniques effortlessly? This was his journey towards discovering his 'true' self.

Does anyone expect to see DEATH on their birthday? No. She neither. But she saw. And not just one or two but the death of her entire family. She like anyone else also wanted to enjoy that special day when she was supposed to be the happiest. Her Birthday. But it turned out to be one of the saddest and most painful days of her life. Then what? She was supposed to feel devastated and have a trauma that would take ages to get used to right? But alas! The poor child did not even have time to grieve. Another tragedy hit her. After losing her family she was only left with her best buddy. But as luck would have it she also lost her in the most cruel way possible. A second trauma scarred the life of the tiny child who had just reached the age to understand the world. But that was still not the end. It looked like she was in the middle of a tragic ocean where wave after wave of miserable experiences crashed into her one after another. On top of that, she seemed to be some kind of evil force that sucked the life out of everyone who showed her kindness. Thus at the age of five, she learnt her lesson to be independent in the harshest ways possible from Life. But those experiences made the once helpless and weak girl, the strong, independent and powerful woman she is today, Olivia Basu. Since then she kept all her actions in control until that one encounter at VN High School during her mission as an undercover student named Ankita Dey. ______________ This story consists of several side couples some of whom belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This is a slow burn. Contains mature content. THE COVER PHOTO IS FROM PINTEREST

The need for the next guardian is here, Evil and his disciples are about to awake from their slumber. Joe who is an orphan will meet up with his destiny to be the next guardian

For centuries, the noble House Concordia, humanity’s torchbearers, guided the world through its darkest days. Their sacrifices drove back the malevolent force known only as the darkness, banishing it from the material world in the cataclysmic Battle of Scarlet Rivers. But victory came at an immense cost: the death of their revered leader, the Sword Saint, and the fracturing of humanity’s unity. In the centuries that followed, greed and hubris consumed the fractured factions of mankind, leaving the Concordia family shunned and their warnings ignored. Now, in the year 677, the darkness stirs once more, its hunger for chaos and despair reignited by humanity's corruption. As cracks tear through reality, unleashing hordes of demons upon the great city of Emberfall, the darkness manifests in a terrible, humanoid form—arrogant, cruel, and unstoppable. The nobles of the Kaizen Empire, consumed by their own self-interest, panic in the face of their reckoning, while the common people fall victim to unthinkable horrors. At the center of this unfolding apocalypse stands Eryndor of Concordia, the young head of his house. Dismissed as naïve for clinging to ancient prophecies, he has spent years pleading with humanity to unite against the darkness. Now, with the return of his family’s ancient enemy, Eryndor must rise to his legacy and rally what remains of humanity before it’s too late. But to fulfill his family’s oath, Eryndor must face impossible odds, forge alliances with those who once betrayed his house, and confront the truth of what it means to sacrifice for the light. As the forces of darkness spread across the land, "The Light Will Never Fade" is a story of shattered hope, enduring legacies, and the power of selflessness in the face of despair. Will Eryndor and those who stand with him rekindle humanity’s flame, or will the darkness extinguish the light forever?

Notice: This will be a long, long story so it will be a slow burn for at least the first two arcs. But if you are in interested in a long wide-ranging story I hope you will read Description: Moving past the death of his only friend and teacher. Orb heads into the world to find a way to die happy and fulfilled. though the boy who lives in the present carries the weight of something that lived in the past. A curse, a blessing, a legacy. The story of those who carry things they should never of had to, and the choices of their lives which effect them of them and the world as a whole. Three chapters a week. link to cover artist: https://www.fiverr.com/winda_chu?source=inbox Usually, somewhere between 2000 and 3000 words per chapter.

Aurora, a teenage girl, has never stayed in one place long enough to call it home. With her father's military career dictating their moves, Aurora's life is a constant whirlwind of new cities, schools, and faces. But when her family arrives in Paris for the summer, something feels different. As Aurora explores the city's charming streets, historic landmarks, and picturesque cafes, she begins to uncover a sense of freedom and adventure she's never experienced before. As she settles into her new life, Aurora finds herself torn between embracing the thrill of the unknown and longing for the stability and connections she's always lacked. Will this summer in Paris be the turning point Aurora needs to discover herself, find love, and create a sense of belonging? A beacon of hope for love?

In the year 2115, a supernatural event occurred that gave half of the population abilities. Skip ahead a couple decades, there was a girl named Akari. She was the daughter of the strongest person on the planet. Everything was going smoothly until her family split apart because of unknown reasons. From there, a whole bunch events occur that make her stronger. Many people will try to keep her from reaching her goal. Will she overcome it or give in?

When Seo Joo-won, a fresh-faced intern, steps into the sleek world of Hanlim Corporation, he never expects to catch the eye of Kim Joon-ho, the enigmatic CEO known for his cold demeanor and sharp wit. As professional boundaries blur and forbidden desires ignite, Joo-won must navigate a dangerous game of power, passion, and secrecy where one wrong move could cost him everything.

Sol Calientos is a 17-year-old boy living in Luminata City, known as the brightest city in the world. His childhood best friend, also 17 years old, is a girl named Luna Orouku. The two friends were interested in exploration from a very young age and dreamed of exploring the entire world beyond Luminata City. With this dream, the two invested in free-running as a means to traverse through the city. Sol, himself, is a bit of a comic book and video game nerd, always having the dream to become a superhero. Luna always played the damsel role to appease her friend’s dream. As far as they know, it’s all just a fantasy, but everything is about to change. This novel is what I'd like to call a Hero Action Drama. It focuses on heavily on its characters and how this futuristic, but grounded world affects them. TW: Heavy, non-graphic violence, T-rated language. Some intense traumatic topics will be referenced such as torture, abuse, and human trafficking. A warning will be placed before such a scene takes place.

"I am different" That's what River Moonborne thinks, wishing to live a normal life, despite being an heir to his family. However, it seems like fate has other plans for him, when he gets a different color badge than the rest at the assessment...

In this world, ascending to upper realms was 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. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

This is a story of a boy who struggles with his life, and someone who overcame them with the help of others. A story with life, fantasy and action.

The story follows a young man who had decided to change his life after meeting the employer for his quest. However, after finishing the quest in a remote location, he meets the companion of the first hero of his world: Victoria, a vampire who came from another world along with the first hero.

struggling to achieve basic things is not easy for some , which is nothing to other people read to know more

He kneeled on the snow. The burning cold was reddening both his toes and fingers, but it didn't compare to the anger he was feeling at the moment. Such anger could be noticed in his expression, which even seemed animalistic, as well as in the tears streaming down his face. ----- When he opened his eyes, all he could see was an old, wooden ceiling. After staring at it for a while, he turned his head. "Oh! I'm glad you're awake!" ----- "I swear! I'm coming back alive!" ----- On August 17th 1788, Austria, a new boy is born, this boy would bring a huge change with him. The novel "The Bringer of Light" will revolve around quarrels of powerful noble families, political matters, strategic discussions, the real human condition where good and bad people don't truly exist, and much more. That boy is a prodigy child, having deep insight ever since his birth. One day, something terrible happens to him, which makes him have the goal of bringing light to this world. The main point of this book is following him on his journey to fulfill that task. He goes through a lot of internal struggles such as: Is it really possible to achieve such a thing? Is what I'm trying to do even the right choice?

For eight years, she exhausted her heart and mind for him, yet it couldn't compare to a single tear from the white lotus— Her heart turned to ash, the company went bankrupt, she was wrongfully imprisoned for two years, and her closest kin were harmed by others! To reclaim everything and uncover the truth, she accepted his request and fulfilled her marriage pact with him—

For many people, this word is not strange. For many people, light is everywhere. But some people have never seen the light. This story is about how he found his own light.

I was just walking down the street when, out of nowhere a truck hit me, I died. Next thing I knew, I was in the body of Elena Hikaruso, a feared and jealous villainess who had been killed by her own father. At first, I was totally lost, but I slowly got used to this new life. I started making friends—randomly picking them up off the streets like I was collecting Pokémon but i got attached to them. then me and my friends ended up being sent to an academy where everything went in different path.

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What will you do when a fun journey from your trip back to your University becomes your nightmare ? Liam a young, energetic and intelligent boy who didn't used to try hard as compared to his peers. He was very lazy and watched his friends study. But an answer to his question from his friend hit as a wave. It changed his perception entirely. " True happiness can never last " an answer given to his question by his friend who always used to compete with him changed him. He tried to strive harder than before to earn the attention of his competitor but to no avail. His friend stopped competing with him seeing his freedom and his own locked wings which was locked due to his own pride. Seeing this Liam also stopped his futile efforts and effects of time slowly begins to show. In a trip back to university they met a fatal accident which Liam was destined to die. Even having limited time he showed his true feelings breaking the previous barriers. However he wasn't only destined to die but to reincarnate with his memories intact. What will the author put in here now?

Ethan is a young boy who is constantly frustrated with his family's constant fighting and bickering. He feels like he has no escape from the stress and tension at home. However, everything changes when he meets a girl named Anya. Every Wednesday, Anya comes to the park near Ethan's house, and she is always full of energy and life. Ethan is fascinated by her spirit and begins to look forward to Wednesdays, knowing that he will get to spend time with her. Anya brings a breath of fresh air into Ethan's life, and he starts to see the world differently. She teaches him to appreciate the little things in life and to find joy in simple moments. With her help,Ethan starts to become more positive and hopeful, even when things are tough [ A light story]

Astor Valenford was born a noble, the second son of a prestigious family of dukes. Many might think he was born with a silver spoon, but the reality was quite different. At the tender age of ten, Astor witnessed a younger brother challenge the talent of the Valenford's firstborn. It was then that his mother decided to end the life of that young son of hers, to pave the way for her eldest son. Upon witnessing this, Astor realized the cruel reality and that his only means of survival was to avoid being a threat to his older brother. Thus, Astor lived for years, acting uselessly—at least, until news arrived that changed his objectives.

--- In the Roan Kingdom, within the grand mansion of the Alestra family, Aron and Alena gazed lovingly at the child in their arms. "His name will be Ryan," they declared with smiles. "Ryan Alestra." The boy smiled back, as if content with his new name. Meanwhile, the ancient ruins of a forgotten palace were uncovered deep within the Dark Forest. Standing before them was Malice, one of the most powerful witches on the continent of Syria. As she took in the sight, a wicked laugh escaped her — the promise of knowledge and power was intoxicating. This is a tale of relationships. A tale of mysteries. A tale of magic. A tale of destiny. A tale of darkness and light. ---

what if you where not chosen or gifted to be a hero and had to be used from a young age to achieve a goal? going through towns, kingdoms of different races, having to fight to survive and the arrogant have the power to be arrogant. that’s the story of Mei messenger a puppet in the hand of his older sister Zinia going through through a war to win a war of three different sides. Nothing is easy as one’s strength can sometimes be nothing in a situation and death is everywhere. a world where the world soul is imbedded into someone mind with each having a different understanding of. meeting people is a gamble and closing an eye to sleep is a dangerous decision if in the wrong place since monsters, false deities, vampire and even humans can kill you in a war where hope is a small light in endless darkness.

After killing his closest one, the Elite of Light, the Elite of Darkness is left alone in a shattered world. Once part of the Elite 7, he now walks a path of isolation, haunted by his actions, as the remnants of the elite cling to fading hopes. The scars he bares with the maps of battle won and lost and through the road may bleed him dry, he reaches out yearning to grasp the hand of someone who can carry the future forward. Guided by the sorrow-laden whispers of his fallen friends. A tale of unmatched power, yet powerless to save; a chronicle of lives lost beyond the grasp.

A light has appeared in the Abyss, and after a while, that light has turned into a crystal.

Light created a new vessel that was gifted with consciousness. The place where this happened was inhabited by creatures of darkness from the very beginning. Would the Vessel be able to understand the rules of this world fast enough to defend itself from the dangerous beasts that were just waiting to taste the power of the light?