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-:- 50000 Words before locked chapters -:- READ PINNED REVIEW | NO-HAREM ----- Michael, formerly a military veteran turned mercenary was having a blast, living his best life. That was until an accident happened that caused him great misfortune, rendering him unable to continue being a mercenary. After that point, his life spiraled into that of an alcoholic, eventually leading to his demise. Before he died he saw something odd however, it was a blue hologram with the words 'Do you wish to start anew?' Michael readily accepted and was thrust into a fantasy world with a mysterious system companion that seemed to be hell bent on making him the best healer in the world, just to find out his identity was not as simple as it seemed.

Abandoned as a baby in an enchanted forest, Ray is raised by a reclusive wanderer named Eldric. As he grows, Ray discovers about his unnatural powers and begins a quest to uncover his origins. With the help of origin system, he navigates a world of magic and ancient secrets. As he unravels the truth about his past, Ray confronts a looming threat that could change everything. In this journey of self-discovery, he learns that his choices will shape the fate of the realm. Author here, I am a newbie writer and a veteran reader of all the ancient scriptures, daos and magical totems so I hope my Senpai-s to teach this junior and support me along the way. . Tags: Overpowered MC, Harem, Academy, Dragons, Action, Smart MC, System

Deva, a war-worn veteran, lost half himself in a fateful war. Despair consumed him, and claimed by death. Yet, destiny offered a second chance. In a realm of unknown,he yearned for a new beginning. read soon at https://www.royalroad.com/profile/582184/fictions

One day, millions of Frontier Online players were stripped of their everyday lives and were transported into the real-life counterpart of the game they loved. Hunter, a veteran player, set out to the new but harsh and cold reality, wanting to find the truth behind the unexplainable development. However, he and the other players quickly realized an undeniable truth that could change their views. This wasn’t the game they loved where they could respawn when killed. *** [Entry for Webnovel Rising Star II] Please support me, everyone! I appreciate all kinds of support.

Norah was just a teenager when life threw her a curveball, at sixteen, she found herself pregnant and alone. Her partner, Jacob, chose to turn his back on the responsibility of fatherhood, consumed by his ambition to chase dreams and the fleeting warmth of other women's embraces. As the weight of her situation descended upon her, Norah felt the world crumble around her. In a society quick to judge, she became an outcast, shunned for carrying an illegitimate child. When her own family cast her out, desperation led her to plead with Jacob once more. But the heart-wrenching sight of another woman wrapped in his arms shattered her hope, a stark reminder that she was utterly alone. Young, wounded, and weary, Norah made the brave decision to raise her baby on her own. Embracing the unforgiving streets as her new home, she battled through despair while trying to keep her dreams alive. Each day was a struggle against the relentless tide of misery that threatened to engulf her. But just when it seemed there was no way out, fate intervened. A compassionate stranger appeared like a beacon of hope, offering Norah a lifeline with a job at his modest home. With little left to lose, she accepted without hesitation and fled the city that had held her captive in sorrow. Against all odds, Norah soared through life’s challenges. Years passed, and she transformed from a vulnerable young mother into Norah Draven a formidable CEO of a leading cosmetics company in a foreign land. At just 27 years old, she was fiercely dedicated to raising her daughter, Eloá, pouring every ounce of love and determination into their lives as they navigated each day together. But just as Norah began to find solace in her newfound success and stability, fate had more in store for her. Sparks ignited when she crossed paths with someone who understood her struggles and dreams. Their bond blossomed amidst life’s ups and downs, weaving two hearts together against all odds. With each twist of destiny, Norah learned that love could emerge from the ashes of pain, paving the way for a future filled with hope and endless possibilities.

Lieutenant Alberto is a veteran of World War II. He participated in many battles of World War 2. Where he died in the Normandy landings of 1944. But his journey did not end there. He is reincarnated in another world. A fantasy world. Where he is reincarnated as the Apostle of the Guardian of Balance. He is given a new life with new responsibilities and powers. Alberto is given the planet's developing system. He has to use his new power to develop the planets. All are built from scratch. •♦In this new universe, Alberto is faced with challenges unlike anything he has ever encountered before. From fighting mythical creatures to conquering the universe.••— — ★ This story is perfect for fans of fantasy, politics, science fiction, Horror, Conquest, and romance. If you enjoy complex characters, intricate plots, and richly detailed world-building, then this is the story for you. |★| [My Discord server: https://discord.gg/VcFjwt7T]

Kalhas Veremon, a war veteran of the Exerian Empire, is once again called to join another war. During a patrol in the mystical forests of the north, he stumbles upon a dark secret that will change his life forever.

As a former special forces officer, Kenneth felt like she could overcome any obstacles or challenges thrown at her. She believed in her skills and her ability to calmly surmount any problem that might come her way, yet even she couldn’t prepare herself to the new world that greeted her after her tragic death. Waking in a body that wasn’t her own and finding herself to be an a country she didn’t recognize that was filled with wondrous marvels she couldn’t even dream to imagine back in her own war infested world. Now in the body of Kenneth Greywater—an 18-year-old girl, the society she finds herself in is divided among three races: Humans, Fera, and Empaths, each with its own role in maintaining the utopian facade. As Kenneth navigates this unfamiliar world with the memories of her past life intact, she enrolls in Torelan, a prestigious academy where students choose between becoming Fighters or Espers. Drawing on her experience as a military veteran, Kenneth opts for the path of a Fighter, hoping to forge a new, fulfilling existence in Caüs. However, her dreams of peace are shattered as she uncovers disturbing truths about the society she now inhabits. Dark secrets lurk beneath the surface, and Kenneth soon finds herself entangled in unexpected conflicts, pitted against her former kin, the humans. As Kenneth struggles to reconcile her new identity and confront the shadows of her past, she must navigate treacherous alliances and confront formidable adversaries. Amidst the turmoil, she finds herself being tested by the newfound love she has for the country, for her friends and the one she comes to like as well as her duty to her own kind. Will Kenneth uncover the secrets that threaten to unravel everything she knows, or will she succumb to the forces determined to maintain the status quo? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This story is a romance but it'll focus a lot more on the action aspect of the novel in the beginning. It will be a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth it in the end.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. John Carter, a hardened war veteran and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

Here, accounts the tales and ramblings that twists and turn the fabric of reality to a mesh of possibilities. "Ramblings of an OLD ONE" #LITTLEONE This is the tale of a soul born in wrong times, who gleams into cosmic fabrics with unparalleled devotion towards connecting to its essence. Until...Death or more so True birth came along as he completed his comprehension which gave meaning to an existence beyond measure. "Ride along the waves of this bard's song, welcome thee, who stuck so hard tong, loom your fabrics, cosmics, cosmetics grow~long. To NAMELESS one, O' Little one, claim thy name, shall hear forever on..for how Yor lives on...so on."

It was the year 2024 when humanity encountered a catastrophic event that changed the entire world and it's inhabitants when URIEL: Universal Record of all Intelligence and Evolving Lifeforms, A sentient universal system discovered earth and integrated with Earth and all living beings. Connor was a young university student who is now trying to prevail in the disorder and chaos of a world. Him and his allies rise together, Evolve in classes and race, meet new people, Form a new world government to restore law and order in this chaos of a fallen word. Get ready to witness their journey from level 1 to beyond. But the journey of our protagonist began with setbacks since day 1 [ Hello, Connor Lennox ] [ I have detected your weak soul-body synchronization. To be fair for all beings in the integration phase, you will have advanced access to the Uriel system before others ] Luckily Uriel was fair to all and gave him a perk to use for the first 100 hours. He uses all his knowledge, wits, planning and plotting to rise as the Supreme. A/N: Hey everyone, A newbie Author here writing with passion and determination to complete my first book successfully, A few things about my book: --> No reincarnation. --> No Harem. --> Mc is strong but not too strong. --> Multiple romantic interest and relationships. --> System based novel --> Writing for Passion --> English is not my first language but I will do my best to deliver good quality content. -->Please give my work a chance, Your support is my strength. -->Leave reviews and critics to work on if you are veteran reader. Will take all advices to heart. -->I know the name is similar but please give my work a chance, I am writing for novel readers who are bored of the usual repeated backstory and are looking for a unique and interesting plot so don't judge a book by cover ok :) --> Warning: after the first few chapters of intro and info dump ,violence will be 18+ -->Discord link: https://discord.gg/XVUguzVM

the gods weren’t the savior but a mere race controlling humans for thier cosmetic game. yacha from an orphan to a seiken elit soldier, he met an old friend-shino- before his memories were wiped, and discover the sole reason the first holy war happened, curious to know more about the gods, he and shino left the army, to go on an adventure to seek the truth about the exes, a being that stood up against the gods. yet the mystery remains what is the god goals? from a loyal soldier to a rogue one, yacha met sigurd the man who knew everything about the empire but he had to kill, then he met the smofiyous order a group of revolutionaries, joinig force with them, he learned new things about the gods and himself before he knew it, he became a playing pawn in this game of destruction and tragedy.

the gods weren’t the savior but a mere race controlling humans for thier cosmetic game. yacha from an orphan to a seiken elit soldier, he met an old friend-shino- before his memories were wiped, and discover the sole reason the first holy war happened, curious to know more about the gods, he and shino left the army, to go on an adventure to seek the truth about the exes the only being could stand up against the gods, and what is the goals.

"I fell in love with her more times in a day than my heart beats...." Li Xia being called ugly beauty in her high school days. Came across with makeup to beautify her appearance. After graduation she stepped in the beauty world. She went on trending in china as soon as she set foot in the beauty world, with millions of comments, pictures, and followers. Her blog has become the biggest online trend in china. Through her blogs, she motivates others to do better and become more confident themselves. But Li Xia's life turned upside down when Luo Yuan, her unrequited love move in next door. She was brutally rejected by him in their high school days. Now she is determined to win his heart. As she navigate the challenges of love, self-acceptance, Li Xia discover her answers that were hidden in heart. _____________________________________________ Luo Yuan, CEO of the C.L Group, the top cosmetic brand in china. Met a cheerful, bubbly girl, stubborn and the messiest person in his whole life. She had this strong aura around her which made it hard for him to stay away from her. Will she be able to overcome her past and win Luo Yuan's heart or her love will forever remain unrequited. This is a slow-burn romance but the sweetest, warmest, most beautiful, and most passionate love story. See how our beauty retaliate against our handsome beast. Come with me on the journey of Li Xia and how she make him fall in love with her. _________________________________________________ WARNING: ALL THE COSMETIC BRAND NAMES AND COMPANIES NAMES USED IN THIS STORY ARE FICTION. AND STORIES USED IN THE LIVE STREAM OF MY FEMALE LEAD ARE SOME FAMOUS BEAUTY DRAMAS. SO I WILL USE THEM WITH THEIR REFERENCES. SOME WILL BE CREATED BY ME TOO!!! **This book is inspired from all the beauty dramas, I have seen so far...** *Please support me with power stones, gifts, golden tickets, reviews, and comments.** Thank you!! Instagram:__carolina_writes_

Synopsis of Echoes of the Forgotten In a world where ancient relics hold the key to immense power, young warrior Korrin embarks on a perilous journey to stop a creeping darkness that threatens to consume the land. Joined by a group of steadfast companions—Kaela, the mysterious healer; Lira, the sharp-witted archer; and Torak, the battle-hardened veteran—they set out to retrieve the lost relics of old, unaware that each relic carries the haunting echoes of past warriors who wielded them. As they face dangerous foes, deadly traps, and supernatural forces, Korrin begins to uncover a deeper connection to the ancient relics—a link that ties him to a forgotten legacy of fallen heroes. Guided by Nyra, an enigmatic keeper of secrets, the group must not only battle external threats but also confront their inner demons, as the shadows of past failures and regrets threaten to consume them from within. Along their journey, Korrin is forced to face the memories of warriors who failed before him, their choices and regrets lingering like ghosts. With each step forward, Korrin and his companions must come to terms with the weight of their own pasts, learning that redemption and power are intertwined with sacrifice and understanding. As the darkness grows stronger, Korrin realizes that the final battle isn’t just against an ancient evil, but also against the burdens of history that threaten to repeat themselves. Echoes of the Forgotten is a tale of heroism, self-discovery, and the power of confronting one’s past in order to forge a better future. Will Korrin be able to break the cycle, or will the echoes of the forgotten claim him as they have so many before?

2215 5 Years has passed since the Honzodie Empire fell to the might of The People’s Communist Republic. Now the P.C.R. stands as one of only three world powers alongside the United North America and the European Federation. As the P.C.R. continues it’s expansion the Federation and U.N.A. search for way to reestablish a power balance in the world. Ichigo Iwatani is a 25 year old Salaryman living in the Tokyo the former capital of the Empire. His coworkers find him odd from the fact that he wares an eye patch to the fact he never takes his gloves figuring he was probably a veteran of the Millennium War and as result usual brush it off. In truth he’s a deserter tired of the army and its way of things wanting a quiet life to himself, but that all changes when he meets the Daughter of his former Commanding Officer while she’s being chased by Military Police. Feeling an obligation to repay a debt to his old C.O. he helps her out how ever he ends up doing the one thing he swore he’d never do again, and thats kill!

Atkinson is a CEO of a gaming company and he dislike people, due to the fact that they are selfish and ill willed. After talking a night walk, he finds himself teleported to the game Aetherium as well as quarter of the Earth's population. If they wish to return to the real world, they must defeat Aiden, the so of The Monarch of Gods. Atkinson must use his knowledge but the game to become stronger so he can escape this false world.

A powerful necromancer casts one last spell before his death as an act of revenge against those who helped carryout the genocide of all necromancers. But in doing so, he unknowingly sparked a great cataclysm. All souls, good and evil, are being sent directly to Hell without proper judgement. Only a select few could ever possibly uncover this, that being the very people who must live the rest of their lives in secrecy due to their necromantic nature. Follow a weathered veteran, Arethor Celstrum, as he is pulled back into the Oak as his ties to the chaos happening beyond the veil grow ever tighter.

Valarie Miller, the only child of her late mother remembers her death with anguish because she lost two things at the same time. First, she gave her heart to Brian Garfield, the future President of a leading cosmetics company that night to raise funds for her sick mother's hospital bill. Secondly, to her despair, she returned to the hospital in the morning with so much money from him only to discover that her mother was dead and she hated men and the will to live. Likewise, she went into hiding while carrying Brian's pregnancy. She delivered a set of twins - boy and girl afterward and named them, Brian and Valarie. To her chagrin, three years later, she could not stop thinking of him. Unknown to her, Brian hated women too especially her stepsister, Jane who lured her to him and could not think of another woman but her. She got tired of missing him and returned with his children that morning only to discover that he was getting married to her stepsister, Jane. Can she win her first love back?

In a world where the supernatural collides with the ordinary, dungeons—dangerous rifts to other realms—begin appearing across the city, threatening humanity. The Hunter Association, tasked with sealing these rifts, relies on Guides who are psychically linked to Hunters with extraordinary powers. A former soldier, becomes a newly awakened Guide at 27, struggling to adapt to his role. Paired with an S-ranked Hunter, a reckless veteran esper, he faces the daunting challenge of navigating deadly dungeons filled with nightmarish creatures. Their partnership is strained—A disciplined and methodical solider, and an esper who's impulsive and dismissive of rules. As dungeons appear more frequently, each mission tests their limits and teamwork. While the Guide adjusts to his new life and role, the esper wrestles with his haunted past and growing responsibilities. Together, they uncover a disturbing pattern behind the dungeon outbreaks, suggesting a larger, sinister plot at play. Amid the chaos, the guide grapples with the loss of his former life and his growing attachment to his esper, while the looming danger threatens to push them—and their fragile trust—apart. Every decision they make could determine the fate of the city.

Tales of a gay teenager Synopsis Samuel Gregory, a closeted gay teenager, relocates with his family to a new town after a tragic car accident results in the loss of their father. Months later, Diana,Sam's mother gets engaged to a CFO of a cosmetics company. After the wedding they move to a fictional town called Navenwood. The story follows Sam as he has to deal with issues involving, homophobia, attending a new school and finding feet. A heartwarming story,

Synopsis: The story follows Tellius Warfield's and Sarah Lawson's renegade crew aboard the dropship Wings of Eos as they try to survive and make a living in a dystopian universe ruled by corporations from the shadows. Twelve years ago, Warfield and Lawson had become war heroes through their heroic sacrifice on Thermopoly-6. Sadly, the war they had fought was lost, and the Universal Central Government (UCG) has since then become a hollowed-out husk. The soldiers' corpses were sold off to pay for the corporations' reparations. Now, twelve years later, Sarah, now a legendary mercenary known as the Widow, was able to retrieve Tellius's brain and revive him in the cyborg body and the Lazarus-System. Reunited, they encounter other fellow mercenaries, power-hungry corporate executives, disillusioned veterans, agents of the morally corrupted UCG, and various other friends and foes as they travel the universe in search of their next paycheck. ____________________________________ *Dystopian Setting.* *Gory futuristic fights.* *No Harem but a female lead that can take on the appearance of others.* *Chaotic Romance.* ____________________________________ Chapter length: >2500 words New Chapter Releases on Wattpad. Cover based on Adam Smasher Art by PixAI Trained LoRA from MadPax.

At the ripe age of 119, the legendary war veteran, Kalliste Vespera, finally entered her eternal slumber. However, it seemed that even death was not meant for someone like her. Opening her eyes, she found herself in a strange land. A world where magic, knights, demons and monsters existed. Soon enough, she realised that she somehow entered the world of a war fantasy-romance novel that she used to read as a child. The strange part was that, she was someone who never existed in the book. Given a new life, she now had the chance to correct her past mistakes, and live the life that she had always wanted. However, destiny had other plans. *** “You only belonged to me! I can lose everything, but you would never escape me. I would make sure that even your soul would be binded with mine!” *** “I almost lost you twice. This time, until the last star in the vast sky dies, I would never let you go!” *** “If I am given another chance, I would choose you. Even in a thousand lifetimes. A thousand worlds, and in every versions of reality. I would always find, and choose only you.” *** “What in the world is wrong with them? I just wanted to enjoy my second life so leave me alone!”

A war veteran from Earth, succumbing to concealed injuries, dies in his home and is reincarnated in a high-level magic world where mages compete for truth and immortality. Accompanying him is a powerful system that grants him access to a multiversal shop, allowing him to acquire scrolls, treasures, and the secrets of existence. In this new world, Samael must ascend the magical hierarchy, battling across other universes and ultimately confronting the very essence of existential threat.

Tara, the only heiress of TN cosmetics, a worldwide famous company, popular for its special and natural skin care products! Aryan, a psychologist, who is famous for his incredible skills in treating patients, analysing their problems and helping them heal! Everything about them, seems fine until when it comes to their personal life! A sufferer and a sufferer who is willing to help the sufferer! Their life took a twisted turn the time when they were young, long ago, when occured an accident! The time when one started to see the very unfortunate things from future and another who started to see the very hidden memories of others from past! Crossing paths, unknown of each other, unknown of their own past, what would their life and that meeting show them?? What would be their end?? Join me to experience their story, witnessing the blossom of a pure love among their inexplicable sufferings! Required love within the hidden mysteries! Note:- Cover page doesn't belong to me, credit goes to it's owner! And this is not a translation but an original work!

Luo Li picked up a kitten. One night, she witnessed the tiny kitten in her arms transform into an aloof and stunningly beautiful woman, who turns out to be none other than her company's new director, Lu Cixue. Veteran employees had warned Luo Li that Director Lu was unapproachable, cold as ice, and had a terrible temper—someone she should avoid at all costs. Unfortunately, on her first day at work, Luo Li accidentally spilled coffee on Director Lu's expensive suit jacket... However, in her kitten form, Lu Cixue is clingy and jealous, a stark contrast to her indifferent attitude in human form. As a kitten, she regularly scratches at Luo Li’s door, demanding attention. Whenever she sees Luo Li interacting with others or other cats, she becomes possessive and resorts to biting and scratching. Why does she get to be cold and demanding at work, yet act cute and get away with anything at home? Luo Li wants to have her own life and a sweet romance—how can she possibly achieve that under these circumstances? Determined, she decides to quit her job, move out, and find a new partner, all in one go. Just as she makes plans to go on a movie date with her new crush, the doorbell rings. Luo Li opens the door, only to be stunned by the sight of a tiny, soaking wet kitten shivering pitifully at her doorstep, as if it had suffered the world's greatest injustice. The poor little thing transforms back into a woman right in her living room, her eyes reddened as she tugs at Luo Li’s sleeve, her gaze a mix of sorrow and obsession. “Luo Li, are you abandoning me again?” [Please note: The cover is AI-generated and does not depict elements from the story] [This novel is translated, 5 chapters / day, CT: 贰月始一]

The people of the alpha plane have made it their hobby to enter the dungeons of other worlds and conquer them. Naturally not everyone is happy with this as dark undercurrents begin to work against the conquerors. As some people die in the dungeons they are made an offer. To give up their humanity in order to live on. Guy, a veteran carrier, is one of them, he can't bear to leave his family alone and accepts. From then on he must fight in the dungeons but as a monster while simultaneously continuing his life in the alpha plane in the shape of a human. Jade, an elite adventurer, also accepts the offer but her intent is solely to get revenge on those who killed her and make humanity suffer for her life. Monica, a little girl not native to the alpha plane is pulled into the happenings due to her childish innocence.

At sixteen, Aakash Patel is an aspiring footballer in the quiet village of Chamanpur, India, where cricket is king and sports careers are often seen as impractical. Despite the odds stacked against him, Aakash’s unwavering passion for football sets him apart. His family supports his dreams but remains concerned about the realistic prospects in their conservative, cricket-centric culture. One day, Aakash discovers an extraordinary attribute system that offers him a unique advantage. This system, exclusive to him, allows him to track and enhance his skills in football by improving attributes like speed, agility, and strategic thinking. With this newfound tool, Aakash embarks on a rigorous training regimen, pushing himself beyond natural limits and striving to overcome his initial lack of talent. This book is a journey to the top a tribute to all those working hard but at the end are unfortunately not born with enough talent and luck. This is my attempt to a story where with luck and opportunities awarded how a person with passion can break all the barrier and ascend to the top

"Save the last bullet for me" is the last line of the oath of the United Nations Strategic Security Department (UNSSD)‘s Special Operations, a phrase too familiar to Sean, officially designated Artemis 9, one of the members of Squad Artemis, elite supersoldiers that form the tip of the spear of the UNSSD--- that is, until his mistake caused the death of his teammate and he retired from service. Suddenly, he is given a second chance to re-enlist. Torn between his self-hate and the call of duty, will this jaded veteran fulfill the oath he had sworn?

Qin Lang had transmigrated into a world blended from multiple web novels, where his grandfather was the last surviving old veteran with great merit! His father was in politics, wielding immense power! His mother was in business, with a shocking net worth! And he was the sole heir of the Qin family! With such a powerful background as a tycoon, he was, however, the major villain in the original story? He was to be ruthlessly humiliated by the protagonist, and his family was to become the stepping stone for the protagonist? "Ting! The Destiny Villain System is binding..." What? Plundering the protagonist's destiny aura could earn him Destiny Villain points? Villain points could be exchanged for various god-level skills? Qin Lang, with his hands on his waist, stood tall, stepping on the destined one, advancing with high spirits all the way to the peak, and roared, "Who else?!"