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Within two days of landing, he witnessed a Great Sun blossoming upon the earth, followed by a succession of events: storms, cold waves, famines, hungry ghosts, Evil Path, Divine Dynasty, Devils, one after another. Yu Ziqing first set a modest goal for himself, not to starve to death. Then he sought to secure for himself a sufficiently powerful backing, so he could cultivate in peace until nobody could kill him. ———————————————— As long as there is enough information, there is no enemy that can't be defeated.

Suddenly finding herself in a rural setting, Lin Caisang became the village's renowned 'Star of Wealth and Honor'. Surrounded by unique relatives, they treated her as if she were a rare panda—held preciously in their palms for fear she would fall and gently kept in their mouths lest she dissolved. Meet the exceptional relatives: The Powerhouse Father, who declared, "You want Sangsang to get married? You'll have to get past me first." The Stingy Mother, questioning, "What does she need a husband for? She can have all the fine food and a carefree life with me!" The Sly Grandfather, suggesting, "Girls shouldn’t have to do the dirty, tiring work. Quick, call over your brother!" The Majestic Grandmother, fiercely proclaiming, "Who dares to bully Sangsang? Let them face a fight to the death with me!" The Protective Brother, assuring, "Little sister, all the good food is for you. I am not hungry!" Holding her flabby flesh, Lin Caisang wept without tears: "Let me go! I need to lose weight!" Meanwhile, the strikingly handsome, icy man next door not only protected and spoiled her in secret but also had a not-so-simple identity.....

Once upon a time-travel leap, Mu Caiwei, the gold-medal bodyguard, turned into a poor peasant girl, Mu Caiwei, who starved to death. With nothing to their name, and an empty rice vat, facing a skinny, malnourished mother and a bunch of hungry younger siblings, Mu Caiwei rolled up her sleeves and shouted, "Sister's going to get rich!" Although she had followed a proud and aloof path in her past life, times were now different. At the small stall, Mu Caiwei donned an apron, zealously crying out, "Fried skewers, fried skewers, all kinds of fried skewers…” In the fabric store, Mu Caiwei expertly worked the abacus, "This Q version of damask should be sold for fifty taels of silver a piece…” …… Soon, the people of the Great Jin Nation knew that the richest person in the Great Jin was not only a stunning, young girl, but also a generous and philanthropic individual! Mu Caiwei couldn't dream that she received a miracle — a magical space, by simply carrying out a few random acts of charity! She also received an extremely “embarrassing” — predestined marriage! In a nutshell: The stunning transition from poverty-stricken peasant girl to Empress! I'm not good with summaries, so please move on to the main text. Please also check out my finished piece http://www.xxsy.net/info/611268.html

"Let's divorce. I'm finally letting you go," she said with scarce emotion on her lovely face. Seeing her resolve, he felt heaviness in his heart. His face darkened, clenching his jaw. "You can't leave me. You are bound to me for eternity." He forcibly grabbed her, pinning her on the wall, his hands started caressing her sensitive spots. "And your body... doesn't LIE," he whispered sensually, lips gently nibbling on her earlobe. Her breath hitched, her heartbeat racing.  Seeing her struggle to resist him, he smirked triumphantly. "You yearn for my touch and my kiss. You also desire me." The next thing she felt was his lips roughly brushing against hers in a hungry kiss. **** Neglected by the King Enslaved by the Queen Bullied by her royal siblings Hated by The Kingdom's Hero Ostracized by her own people EVE HAD ENOUGH! She ripped off her disguise and began to fight back, flaunting her skills and talents– extremely beautiful, highly intelligent, proficient in medicinal knowledge, great combat skills, and with rare talent– Beast Taming!  Eve– the Forsaken Princess will ascend to the throne, not just conquering kingdoms but also capturing the hearts of the powerful gentlemen– A Hero Knight, An Infamous Hunter, and the Tyrant Crown Prince! Like a phoenix rising from ashes, Eve reruns her life, determined to trample everyone with her vengeance. [ Warning: Mature Content, R18+ ]

Dante Russo is a tough mafia boss who wants revenge. A long time ago, bad guys burned his mom and dad, and now he knows who did it—Lorenzo De Luca. Dante runs into Lorenzo’s house with guns firing wildly, shoots him dead, and grabs his daughter, Isabella. She’s scared and small, locked in dark rooms, tied with ropes, and hurt by mean hands. You’ll feel so bad for her—she’s hungry, crying, and bruised, stuck in a scary world with no way out. But things get tricky. Old pictures and sneaky words say Lorenzo didn’t do it alone—someone secret and dangerous is behind it all. His name’s Victor Kane, and he’s coming for Isabella too. The woods catch fire, dogs bite, and bullets fly as Dante fights to keep her. Hate turns weird—he kisses her, she hates it, but something’s changing. Can she escape the bad guy who took her, or will she start loving him? Dare you to find out!!

After leaving earth in a pathetic way, Asher finds his soul in the body of a baron's bastard son. As the last surviving member of the Ashbournes, Asher must take up the mantle and build his territory or die in the jaws of a beast or the blades of hungry nobles greedy for his territory. Luckily, he did not enter this man-eat-man world without support. [Ding! Soulbinding successfully completed.] [Would the host like to upgrade your bronze-ranked butler to a powerful silver-ranked swordsman? Yes or No.] ............. https://discord.com/invite/8Ufe4789YX

The world as we know it was destroyed overnight. Without warning, the power went out, technology was paralyzed, and millions of people turned into flesh-hungry zombies. From the sky, a mysterious voice echoed in everyone's mind: [Welcome to the Age of Doom! Kill or be killed. No rules. No mercy.] In the midst of this chaos, Raka Wiratama, an ordinary college student, found himself with a power that no one else had—the Domination System. Every enemy he killed could be controlled by him. Corpses that should have been silent now stood under his command. With the world turned into hell, Raka was not just trying to survive. He wanted more than that. He wanted power. But out there, other humans were rising too. Ruthless soldiers, bloodthirsty criminal gangs, and factions seeking to rule this new world. In a world without law, only those who were strong enough could stand at the top. And Raka was determined to become the ruler of this Age of Doom.

In the world of the gods, power is everything. The strong gods rule, while the weak are nothing but a laughing stock. Lazu, the laziest and considered the weakest god in Elysum, has no followers, no territory, or power to be proud of. He just wants to sleep all day and enjoy a carefree life. However, everything changes when the Supreme God forbids war between gods. Instead, they must fight through a strategy game, where each god can recruit disciples from the mortal world and form their own clan. The power-hungry gods immediately make their move, gathering the strongest warriors and building an army. Meanwhile, Lazu—who doesn't want to bother—ends up with a disciple who is considered useless. Everyone thought he would lose from the start. But they forgot one thing: this game is not just about strength, but also cunning. With his cunning mind, Lazu begins to turn the tables, exploiting loopholes in the rules, and toying with the much more powerful gods. Little by little, he rose through the ranks, frustrating his enemies, and unknowingly became the most dangerous player in Elysum. By the time the gods began to realize the threat posed by this “Weakest God,” it was too late. Lazu had gone too far. It wasn’t about who was the strongest anymore. It was about who was the smartest at playing. And Lazu? He just wanted to sleep soundly… after winning this game.

a story about a power hungry half human half demon boy who was estranged by his childhood friend, best friend and step sister. Kaneki Higanbana was estranged by 3 girls when they got into high school because they fall for a guy name Ryueki itadori. one day he accidentally met Ryueki itadori's childhood friend and crush Natsuki Mizutani who has the ability to see the "color" of a persons soul they soon became friends and as soon they became friends Kaneki told her about him being estranged which made Natsuki mad. though he kept their names a secret. and so Natsuki is doing her best to make him happy. and so their secret friendship had started. and at the same time, the same girls Shino Tanaka (childhood friend), Yuuka Mirai (best friend) and Miku Higanbana/Tachibana(step sister) who felt so much guilt after realizing they've hurt Kaneki so bad. are trying to fix their relationship with him.

Pure garbage. If you have something better to do, don't read this crap.

Imagine graduating from college in a few months, and then the apocalypse happened. Moreover, dungeons and monsters appeared, superhuman powers awakened, and the world changed, yet Jade remained as he was—the ever so heedless, unbothered, emotionless, and weird guy manning the cash register. But some people deemed him lucky because he seemed to be unaffected by all those happenings. But would they still believe that when Jade came home one day from his night shift, tired and hungry, to find a dungeon gate right inside his house? The worst thing that could ever happen to him was get sucked in that gate, however, instead of the gate, strange Seekers are sucking up to him instead. Jade: Why is this happening?! Seeker 1: Help me go back to my world, and I will give you everything you wish for. Seeker 2: I don’t care about going back to that damned world, so can you just let me stay here with you? Seeker 3: Jade, honey, you’re the best Minder! I need you, so come with me to my world. And so on… these Seekers are all lunatics forcing him to help them go back to their respective worlds! But how can Jade do that, when all of them were just mere characters from books?! Now, what will Jade do?

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.gg/5VVpgK9DUU

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

Once upon a time, the Land of Promise thrived under the cycle of the four seasons change. Until a vengeful enchantress cursed the land, and divided it into four realms each with a ruler to bear its burden. The people suffered for years under the endless heat in the Summerlands, the bitter cold in the Winterlands, the never changing bloom in the Springlands and the constant fall in the Autumlands. A prophecy whispers of a marriage between a king and queen that will release the land from its curse and unite it under a single kingdom. Princess Caroline is forced to marry the Summer King, will she be able to fight for a peace amidst a court full of power hungry nobles and will she succumb to a burning love in the arms of a fiery warlord?

Night City gives me no easy passes in life. Broke, hungry, and two bills away from sleeping in the back of Grandpa Reggie’s junkyard Impala, I have to find ways to make ends meet. Luckily, tonight I find myself a quick tutoring gig, a hot girl requesting my help for an impending chemistry exam. Not so lucky though, that same girl goes werewolf mode on me and tries to eat my heart out! After a heated chase, I manage to escape by the skin of my teeth, an escape that left me spiraling into a fantasy world with dragons, Saber tooth tigers, and... beastly women? Thankfully, a high priestess of a female exclusive sect takes interest in me before I become dog food. To make matters more interesting, she calls me a prophecy, and my job is to not only defeat the Goblin King’s army, but to put an end to an evil island threatening to drag their beastkin village, and their entire world, into darkness. With the help of my baby dragon, a zany leopardkin girl, and my now awakened demi-god powers, I will build my strength, one dungeon at a time. -- What you’ll find: slow-burn harem with dungeon raiding and a weak to strong MC. Plus, a baby dragon!

Ding!!! [WARNING: New System Detected!] [Tag: Threat!] [Tag: Wanted!] [Tag: Dangerous!] ... "Your eyes are bulgy. Are you hungry?" "Yes." "I will give you this, in exchange for the coins you've made today." "..." And that was how Dimm's life changed. His last day in the land of the living, unknowing to him, was that day he received a snack that was meant to serve as his meal for the day—a chocolate. Along with the snack, was a game card. Things turned out not as Dimm had expected after consuming the chocolate. Instead of gaining at least another fraction of life, he lost all he had left—he met death. But...but there can be life after death—through bilocation. Yet, another unexpected happened. He bilocated into a virtual world as a Player, where he will be forced to undergo certain missions to ascertain he keeps this Player life or loses it. Despite failing to awaken a game system like the others had done, some words came into view with a blue screen hovering before his eyes. [SYSTEM ERRORS DETECTED!] [Game Breaking Loopholes Detected!] [>>>Glitch Unlocked!] [>>>Unlimited Evolution Unlocked!] [>>>Alteration Unlocked!] [>>>Devourer Unlocked!] He awakened a different type of system... ... Follow me to wander the path of this novel as Dimm explores the game world and its missions with the tag: «WANTED!» Join my discord link: https://discord.gg/AkmDQUmWx3

*Mature content * #Harem #R18 a boy die and Reincarnacte in another world as an elf what will he do now? of course he will fulfill his Lustfull fantasy "Oh Lith are you hungry come to mama and drink milk " *no system *incest =yes

Ash Burn was just an ordinary gamer—an orphan scraping by in the real world—until he accomplished the impossible: beating the hardest VR game ever created, Apocalypse Online. But instead of the promised riches, he’s thrown into another world—one eerily familiar. It doesn’t take long for Ash to realize where he is: the chaotic, doomed universe of Heaven’s Favorite: Wrath of Gods, a novel he once read. Worse, he’s not the protagonist or even a supporting character. He’s just an extra. Armed with fragmented knowledge of the future, an unyielding will to survive, and the secrets of the Runes—mysterious power coveted by gods and demons alike—Ash must outmaneuver a reckless hero, power-hungry angels, and an inevitable war that threatens to consume everything. But as he treads the fine line between altering fate and unleashing chaos, he begins to realize something chilling: the endgame may not be as simple as he thought. In a world where survival hinges on power and cunning, can an ordinary extra change the fate of an entire world, or will he become just another casualty of destiny? Was he ever just an extra to begin with? Note: The image on the cover is not mine. *** Bonus Chapters Unlock System: 20 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter 20 Collections = 1 Extra Chapter 5 Reviews = 1 Extra Chapter This book is also available on Royal Road (RR) and Tapas. Patreon Page: patreon.com/The_Last_Paragon Discord: https: https://discord.gg/nZUQaVmnPD

It started with fire. Then came the fog. Burning meteor fragments rained down, tearing apart nations and throwing the world into chaos. People thought it was the end of the world. But it was only the beginning of the end. The real disaster came after... the Pink Fog. It spread through cities, oceans, and skies, twisting people into monsters, turning animals into nightmares. Civilization fell, and only the ruthless survived. And then… there’s Bob. A man of few thoughts and even fewer worries. Eat when hungry. Sleep when tired. Punch anything in the way. So when a glowing meteor fragment landed in his noodle bowl... he ate it. Now, while the world fights for survival, Bob’s just looking for his next meal—crushing monsters, wrecking gangs, and steamrolling anyone dumb enough to stand between him and dinner. They thought they had seen the worst of the apocalypse. They weren’t ready for Bob.

Wasters. The word spreads like wildfire across the frontier—whispered in saloons, cursed in cathedrals. Born of rogue science and stitched metal, they’re outlaws in the eyes of the Church and monsters in the eyes of the world. Levi Wilson didn’t choose this life. Once a streetwise mercenary, he was captured, experimented on, and turned into something he doesn’t understand. Augmented with prototype Vaporguard tech and left with scars he can’t outrun, Levi escapes into a land already teetering on the edge—where the Church tightens its grip, bounty hunters chase Wasters for coin, and the Old World’s empire watches the New with hungry eyes. Now hunted and alone, Levi must learn to survive—not just the bounty hunters and Inquisition on his trail, but the growing power inside him. What begins as a fight to stay alive will drag him into something far greater: a war for the soul of the frontier, and maybe the world beyond it. **WHAT TO EXPECT** • Guns are outlawed—blades, fists, and augments rule the frontier • Alternate timeline where the Church controls global tech and power • Steam-powered war machines and brutal Inquisitors • Grounded, gritty combat with realistic consequences • Deep worldbuilding with political, cultural, and religious conflict • Third-person limited POV with strong character focus • No chosen ones, no prophecy—just survival • Slow-burn mystery and high-stakes tension • No harem • Earthsong magic with real costs, not flashy spells • Bounty hunters, Templar Knights, orphans, war criminals, and broken survivors

*THIS STORY WILL BE SLOW PACED, I REPEAT THIS STORY WILL BE SLOW PACED* Betrayed. Broken. Trapped in the abyss. Derrick Steins was just another high schooler with dreams—until those he trusted tore his world apart. Left beaten and bleeding, he fell into a deep coma, his consciousness slipping into darkness… But when he wakes, it isn’t in a hospital bed. It isn’t in the world he once knew. It’s Hell. A realm of nightmares where the air stinks of blood, monsters feast on the weak, and the only rule is survival. Here, the strong reign as gods, and the powerless are erased without a trace. Derrick should be terrified. He should despair. But instead, something within him awakens—something dark, something hungry. He was cast aside once. Never again. If Hell wants a monster… he’ll become something far worse. This is his descent. His rebirth. His reckoning. This is Demon God’s Requiem.

Born into poverty, Syra's beauty was both a blessing and a curse. With delicate features that could bring kings to their knees and a mind sharper than any blade, she should have had the world at her feet. But from the moment she stepped into womanhood, men coveted her, women despised her, and society sought to control her. Haunted by the hungry stares of lecherous men, crushed beneath the weight of jealousy, and drowning in the loneliness of being misunderstood, Syra had only one escape—her mind. Books became her sanctuary, knowledge her weapon. She swore that she would rise, no matter the cost. Yet, when success finally graces her life, her beauty becomes a different kind of curse—one that binds her to the obsession of a man unlike any other. Leon Alaric is not just rich—he is powerful, ruthless, and dangerously possessive. A man who built an empire with his own hands and takes what he wants, no questions asked. The moment he lays eyes on Syra, he knows one thing: She belongs to him. But Syra is not a woman to be owned. If he wants her, he must prove that he sees beyond the superficial. That his love is not just for her face, but for the fire burning within her soul. Can she trust a man whose love is too intense, too all-consuming? Or will she lose herself in the very obsession that promises to protect her? A story of pain, survival, and a love so deep it borders on madness.

[ I'll update the cover when I get to drawing it... ] [ Tags: R18+, No NTR against MC, Harem, MILFs, Chad MC, Trauma, Big Dick, Multiple Rounds, Yuri Play, Threesomes and Beyond, Costumes, Comedy, BDSM ] Starting with testing a prototype dating app as a joke, the unassuming Jonathan would find himself in the center of attention against all of these starving and deprived single mothers that need to spice their life once again. What more, since the app is a prototype, he is the only one that knows and participates in it as an order for the women to avail. He has the monopoly... and they are his only choice. To be fair, as an erotica writer, he has the knowledge. Having only one girlfriend under his belt doesn't really tell much, but it can be compensated with raw passion and viciousness; something the introverted, quiet male has in spades. This is just a simple story about a man who was used to be bullied, built himself through highschool and college, and because of a joke, is now reaping the benefits of his hard work.

Wang Haoran transmigrated into a parallel world of urban-genre novels and became a rich second-generation son. As a fated Villain, in the near future, the Protagonist will seize his beloved girlfriend and tens of billions of his family’s property. Fortunately, the plot has yet to begin… ---------------------------------------------------------- [Power Stones and Golden tickets are massively appreciated. I want this novel to be read by many people. And stones and Tickets will help a lot for that cause. Also **Every 50 Power stones=1 extra chapter** **Every golden ticket= 1 extra chapter** The release schedule will be 1 chapter every 2 days, after I finish the 1st 40 chapters that I have finished roughly. Thank you! TL note: This is a novel that goes against the routine. Are you tired of the same brain dead protagonists who salivates after the heroine like they are hungry dogs. Protagonists whom after you read about, you are losing brain cells? Characters that you angry af?? You want a somewhat sensible villain type protagonist that actually is not dumb, and can use common sense? Then this novel is somewhat for you. It should click most of the things that you want. This novel had a lot of translators, but none of them completely finished it. I read the whole thing and I am kind of satisfied with this novel. So I wanted to give other readers the same satisfaction. Major shout out to my predecessors. Especially Demonic TL(Formally known as devil heart translations). I hope you will give this a chance. I will keep trying to translate this. it may take some time as this is a solo job. So, thank you for your patience!

In the Kingdom of Lumera, every royal child is bound to a spirit of light—every child except Prince Kaelion. At sixteen, Kaelion’s Spiritbond Ceremony goes horribly wrong. Instead of a noble phoenix or sun griffon, he awakens Umbrix—a forbidden spirit erased from history, born of chaos, shadow, and memory. Declared a danger to the crown, Kaelion is exiled, humiliated before the entire court… and thrown from the Solar Spire to die. Unfortunately for them, he survives. Now living in the untamed wilds, Kaelion—goofy, stubborn, and hiding more pain than he lets on—must learn to control the ancient power he never asked for. With a sarcastic shadow serpent living in his soul and a group of unlikely allies at his side, Kaelion begins uncovering the truth behind his bond... and the lie his kingdom was built upon. But the deeper he digs, the more dangerous it gets—because his Spirit isn't just powerful. It’s hungry. “They thought I was the weakest prince. They should’ve let me die.”

In a world where strength reigns supreme, Ghaz'Rok, once the renowned surgeon Dr. Adrian Voss, finds himself reborn as a massive orc warrior—complete with reduced intelligence and a sarcastic Surgeon’s System in his head. Thrust into battle with nothing but raw instinct and fractured memories of modern medicine, Ghaz must navigate a brutal society where orcs live by the blade and view weakness as a death sentence. But when his injured brother, Druth’Roc, is cast out of their war-hungry tribe, Ghaz makes a fateful decision: to break tradition and forge his own path. From the bloodstained fields of war to the cutthroat alleys of Brethus City, Ghaz embarks on a journey to prove that an orc can be more than a mindless brute. As an adventurer, warrior, and reluctant healer, he battles monsters, rogue mercenaries, and social prejudice—all while secretly using his advanced medical knowledge to change lives in a world where medicine is nothing more than superstition. But the Surgeon’s System has grander plans for him. A challenge is issued: Establish a clinic. Revolutionize medicine. Survive. Between dangerous dungeons, underworld power struggles, and a city that doesn’t trust him, Ghaz must fight not only for his place in this world but for a future where even an orc’s hands can save lives. A warrior. A healer. A legend in the making.

Baek Nephrios is used to being nothing—a bottom-tier F-Rank in a world where the System dictates your worth. Bullied at school, ignored at home, his only escape is the online haven he shares with six other outcasts: fellow F-Ranks who laugh about their misery by joking they should start a cult. It’s all fun and games… until their mock ritual in a cursed ruin breaks something. The System glitches. A corruption seeps in. An error that shouldn’t exist. It calls itself Xene, and it offers them power: strength to crush their tormentors, abilities that defy the System’s rigid rules. But Xene is hungry. The more they use its gifts, the more it rewrites them. Loyalty becomes obsession. Revenge turns to slaughter. Nephrios wanted to change the world, to make the ones who wronged him suffer. But as Xene rises, so does a terrifying question: Is he still leading the cult… or has something far worse taken control?

Beatriz (Bia), 22, survives on pizza, panic and pixels. A master at avoiding eye contact and accumulating empty packages, she is the definition of Socially Inept. And, of course, you're probably hungry. When the real world (and maybe an unexpectedly persistent guy?) starts knocking on the door of her cave room, Bia must decide whether to face her social bugs or just order more food. Get ready for laughter, embarrassment, and a girl's search for... well, for anything that doesn't involve leaving the house.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Jo has spent her life surviving on the streets, invisible among the hungry and desperate. She is a shadow in the city, quick fingers and quicker feet keeping her alive in a world that does not care whether she lives or dies. But one mistake—one stolen purse, one misplaced step—changes everything. Dragged before the Emperor’s mother, Jo expects punishment, perhaps even execution. Instead, she is taken to the Red Keep, not as a prisoner in chains, but as something far more valuable. The empire is built on fire and blood, and the Mother has plans for Jo—plans that involve silken chambers instead of cells, gowns instead of rags, and a fate far worse than death. Because in the empire, power is passed through bloodlines, and an heir born with the right lineage is worth more than gold. Now, Jo must navigate a court where she is both pawn and prisoner, where her body is no longer her own, and where love is just another tool of control. With enemies at every turn and a future she never chose looming ahead, Jo must decide—will she submit to the cage built around her, or will she become something more dangerous than they ever imagined? Because even birds in golden cages can learn how to bite.

Title: The General’s Forbidden Obsession Overview: In the heart of a war-torn Japan, where power is held by ruthless generals and noble bloodlines teeter on the edge of ruin, one sheltered aristocratic son makes a single, devastating mistake—he steps beyond the walls of his family’s protection. Naïve, docile, and unaware of the world’s dangers, he longs for a taste of freedom, a single night beneath the city’s lantern-lit sky. But beauty like his is a curse, drawing hungry eyes and grasping hands. When a brothel lures him in with promises of wonder, he stumbles into the clutches of men who see him as nothing more than a delicate prize to be claimed. Watching from the shadows is the nation’s most feared general—cold, ruthless, and entirely captivated. At first, he only observes, drawn in by the boy’s ethereal beauty and oblivious innocence. But when another man dares to touch what he has silently claimed, his restraint shatters. With a single command, the general takes him. Not out of mercy, but out of possessive desire. He tells himself it’s only for a night, that he’ll let the boy go. But obsession, once ignited, is a fire that does not burn out. As the aristocratic son’s family desperately searches for him, the general refuses to release his new obsession. And the boy, so naive to the world’s cruelty, doesn’t yet understand—he has just been caged by the most dangerous man in the empire. Will love bloom from possession, or will he remain nothing more than a treasured captive?