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In the grand city of Verdantia, where elixirs dictate power, Lyra Faelan, a shy yet ambitious girl from the slums, dreams of becoming the greatest Elixir Crafter. Desperate to save her ailing mother, she turns to forbidden alchemy, risking everything in a world ruled by ruthless Alchemy Guilds and privileged nobles. As she fights to master her craft, she clashes with Riven Caelum, a prodigious noble alchemist who sees her as nothing more than a reckless novice. But as their rivalry sparks, Lyra’s unorthodox methods begin to challenge the very foundations of alchemy. Venturing into Verdantia’s dungeons, uncovering forbidden elixirs, and battling a system designed to keep her powerless, Lyra must defy the odds before her ambition consumes her. Will she rise as a legend—or be crushed by the weight of her dreams?

Centuries ago, the Empire was the beacon of civilization, a colossus of power and prosperity. But 560 years after its founding, its decline is inevitable. Corruption has taken hold of its foundations, incompetent officials have led to chaos, and noble families fight among themselves for scraps of power. The emperor is a mere figurehead, and barbarian invasions and internal rebellions threaten to destroy what remains. In this world on the brink of collapse, heroes and villains emerge: some fight to save the Empire, others seek independence, and a few dream of replacing it. Who will prevail in this struggle for power? And what price will the world pay for their ambition?

"Vaelin, at18, chooses the path of a pioneer, venturing to the frontier with resources from his family. In a slow-burn tale of perseverance, he carves out a domain step by step, eventually ascending to prominence in a world of chivalry and conquest."

In a realm where immortality is a curse, survival is a war. Waled von Carstein, an undying lord bound by neither heaven nor hell, rules the shadowed citadel of Nachtspire with cold logic and an iron will. To the living, he is a monster; to his kin, he is the last hope. But when a betrayal shatters the fragile peace between vampires and mortals, Waled must forge alliances with the unlikeliest of allies: black-iron dwarves whose steam-powered war machines defy magic, and rogue high elves torn between loyalty to their corrupt queen and survival against a creeping Chaos. Yet the true enemy lies within. As Waled harvests fallen warriors to build his undead legion, he discovers a chilling truth: Eternal life demands eternal sacrifice. Every soul he resurrects erodes his humanity, and every drop of blood he takes binds him closer to the primal hunger he despises. Now, caught between the fanatical Holy Templars who brand him a devil and the scheming Eternal Queen Ariel who seeks to enslave his kind, Waled faces an impossible choice: Embrace the darkness to save his people, becoming the very tyrant the world fears? Sacrifice his throne to protect a humanity that will never accept him? But when an ancient evil awakens – one that devours both the living and the dead – Waled's war for survival becomes a battle for the soul of the world itself. "You call us parasites," he whispers to the dying paladin at his feet, "yet you bleed the earth dry for gold and glory. Who is the real monster here?"

Heat, drought, the desert everywhere exuding the smell of death. Under the eerie sunlight, a nearly dried-up puddle suddenly trembled violently, as if something was about to emerge, but in the end, it only released a string of bubbles. "What’s this? I’ve transmigrated!” “I’ve turned into a lake? No—a puddle!” “A puddle in the desert, about to dry up!” Oh……No……!

Humanity is broken. Their cities are dust, their warriors long fallen. The monstrous Beasts and their godlike Beastkin masters rule with an iron grip, and hope is little more than a forgotten whisper. But legends are not born from comfort. They are forged in blood, in fire, in the will of those who refuse to kneel. Rowan was nothing—a nameless child in the slums, another soul crushed beneath the weight of a dying world. But from the depths of despair, he rose. Not for glory. Not for vengeance. But to tear down the chains that held mankind in servitude. And when the dust settles, the world will remember one truth. Rowan the Mighty does not bow. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of war, excessive violence, gore, and mature themes, including implications of rape and scenes of torture. Reader discretion is advised.

In the depths of the untamed wilderness, a lone caveman fights tooth and nail for survival. His world is one of brutal hunts, raging storms, and the primal instincts that keep him alive. But when a monstrous tidal wave swallows him whole, he awakens in a land unlike anything he has ever known—one brimming with magic, towering castles, and creatures beyond imagination. Armed with nothing but his raw strength, cunning instincts, and an unbreakable will, he must navigate this strange new realm where sorcerers wield fire, knights ride majestic beasts, and the very air hums with ancient power. To the people of this world, he is a savage brute, an anomaly that shouldn’t exist. Yet, as chaos brews on the horizon, this so-called primitive might just be the key to shifting the balance of power. Watch as he conquers magical beasts, outwits scheming nobles, and gradually evolves from a mere caveman to something far greater. Will he carve his own legend in this mystical world, or will he remain an outsider, forever lost in time? Follow his journey in "The Caveman Chronicles: A World of Magic"—a tale of strength, wit, and the unrelenting will to survive.

After making preparations for transmigration into the VR world "Mystical Era", the previous veteran player Xia Yuan becomes an NPC, and is even made the fourth son of the Duke of the Empire! Already prepared for a boring aristocratic life, he never expects that the era has totally changed! As the last obstacle, his family has been labelled as a villain by the new aristocracy and will soon be crushed by history! Xia Yuan has no choice but to gradually strengthen his own power according to his knowledge of the game's history. Lost treasures, forbidden ancient weapons, secrets of immortality, forgotten epics... With one's own strength, save the world! Change fate! Rise from the ashes! ... The knight swears, the mage sings, and the dragon spreads its wings! Pursue magic and truth, and control the fate of yourself and the era! Stand in the clouds, above the floating city and the throne of the sky! The bell rings, and the signs finally appeared. -It’s time for the stars to align-

In the real world, martial arts have resurged. Chen Sheng, tired of city life, returned to his hometown and awakened an attribute panel, along with a skill. [Body of Breakthrough: Through training, your physical qualities have limitless growth, and the training effect will not diminish.] One year later, Chen Sheng held his breath and focused his energy, lightly striking his fist towards the mountain in front of him. In an instant, the mountain crumbled and the earth split. The mountain disintegrated instantly. "Did you see that?" "That's the Crumbling Fist of Thousand Move Fists." "Once you reach this level, you can be considered an entry-level practitioner." The disciples were dumbfounded.

The Titans, nearly divine creatures born alongside the most ancient of deities. The dragons, formidable predators at the pinnacle of countless worlds' food chains. Mureya, inheritor of the Titan and Golden Dragon lineage, sits upon the Throne. The red dragons, blue dragons, green dragons... green bronze dragons, red copper dragons, yellow bronze dragons... amethyst dragons, crystal dragons, jade dragons, numerous giant dragons prostrate beneath the throne. Cloud Giants, Mist Giants, Stone Giants, Frost Giants... Storm Giants, Mountain Giants, Tidal Giants... countless Giants kneel before the Throne. The power of the ruler is not merely for slaughter and conquest! PS: One of the protagonist's parents is a Lawful Good Golden Dragon, the other a Lawful Neutral Titan. Thus, the protagonist will be an entity that abhors all forms of evil and despises any semblance of chaos. PS: Inevitably, there are some dark aspects within this book. If you find them distasteful, esteemed readers, please refrain from hastily writing a review.

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

In Concordia, a man’s fate is decided before he is even born. Rank, profession, future… everything is predetermined in a prosperous and orderly society where magic is a tool of control, and freedom is an illusion. But when Bastien’s world collapses, he realizes that nothing is set in stone—least of all his destiny. Thrown into a world where only the cunning survive, he discovers a magical affinity no one should possess. Now, he must outthink before being outplayed, strike before being struck, facing enemies who can bend reality with a mere gesture. Deceptive illusions, devastating enchantments, battles where raw energy becomes a weapon—every fight is a deadly dance where the smallest mistake could mean death. But the more he fights, the more he realizes that magic itself seems to respond to his presence, as if something—or someone—has been waiting for his awakening. By pushing past every limit, he may soon reach a point of no return… and when that happens, nothing will be able to stop the fall. How far can one go before they destroy the world? What to Expect in The Iron SpellDystopian Fantasy World – A society where magic is controlled and questioning authority is a crime.Weak-to-Strong Protagonist – From an obedient student to a hunted fugitive seeking the truth.Techno-Magic System – A fusion of ancient magic and high-tech machinery.Political Intrigue & Rebellion – Secrets hidden within the archives, and a regime built on lies.Mystery & Forbidden Knowledge – The truth about the Holy War that erased a kingdom from history.Psychological Depth – Mind games, indoctrination, and the cost of free will.Explosive Combat – Tactical magic duels, techno-enhanced warfare, and illusions versus brute force.A Web of Manipulation – Who is truly an ally, and who is just another pawn of the system? Youtube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/@FantasyWebnovel

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Year 1054. The Grand Prince is dead. Rus' is left without will - without the hand that held the sword. Torn between boyars, ambition, and foreign hands, the land craves power. But it receives no hero, no warlord - only a stranger in a prince’s skin. Alexander remembers a world that never existed here. He has seen empires fall. And he swore - not to repeat their mistakes. He has no army. No allegiance. Only knowledge. And will. Every boyar is a wolf. Every word - a blade. Every choice - a duel on the edge. He did not come to conquer. He came to hold. And to build not the Rus’ of the past, but a realm worthy of being the future. This is not a story of war. This is a story of power. And the price paid by the one who dares to take it.

Whoever loves finds the most wonderful thing. Sasha having all the beauty eyes can potentially realize is chased down by all the men around. The lady is firm and only sticks to her one boyfriend, but having several men flatterering with her. The question remains, how did she manage to be faithful to her partner with several men around her circle, trying hard to win her soul? All this began in her high school life. Beru, as her boyfriend is very cheeky. Also, Sasha is very dramatic. How did the two love birds manage their affairs with each possessing a unique character? *** Follow keenly how it went messy*** *** Eager to read more! Don't worry, just take your time and have fun, please leave a reaction***

Four hundred years ago, the inhabitants of Thas Summoned warriors from other worlds to take down a Demon King. Thasnians and Terrans fought side by side, eventually sealing him. In the current day, Tas prepares for the centennial visit of Bolat. But the time is coming for the seal to expire. Summoning is now illegal. Tas must raise its own warriors to fight. But first the governments of the world must admit there is any danger at all.

Christian Evans is a runaway—but not in the way people expect. He’s running from a life that isn’t his, from a family that dictates his every move, and from the one thing he’s ever truly loved: hockey. Now, with nothing to lose, he’s risking it all for a full-ride scholarship at North Lake View University. One shot. One summer. If he fails, his dream dies forever. The problem? Caleb Weston. Cocky. Charismatic. The star center of the team. The worst part? He’s annoyingly good at everything—including getting under Christian’s skin. It starts with a rivalry. Then, a challenge. Then… Christian realizes Caleb might be the only person who sees through his walls. A hockey summer camp. Two rivals pushed together. One challenge that changes everything. Christian wasn’t supposed to fall for the one guy who could ruin him. But some games? They’re impossible to resist. Enemies-to-lovers | MM Romance | Sports Rivalry & Tension Welcome to the It Hurts So Good: Short Stories Collection! This is not a traditional novel—each story is a standalone scene filled with tension, heat, and all the hockey romance you crave. Read in any order. More to come!

A couple weeks before Lake's Martial Course Entrance Exam, While he was taking a nap during a class he is awoken by a strange beeping sound. Opening his sleepy eyes, he could sees a strange holographic screen in front of him. [Roleplay System has successfully bonded to host. Do you wish to begin roleplaying?] [Yes?] or [No?] At first Lake thought he was still half asleep and half-heartedly chose [Yes]. Immediately After he saw a new prompt appear before his eyes. [Please select the main role the host wishes to play from the following options.] After reading that message, A series of options appeared before him. The options were so numerous that they covered the entirety of his vision. From the numerous options Lake could spot a few interesting sounding roles, [Martial Saint], [Heavenly Sage], [Harem King], [Slaughterer]… The options were too much and they made Lake dizzy. Without much thinking Lake scanned through the list of roles and choose the role whose name caught his attention the most. [Master of Fate] *** Disclaimer 1. Cover art is not mine. It belongs to kaslla. I took the image and edited my title onto it. Their twitter handle is ksb_x4 if you wish to check out their work. 2. This is my first novel that I decided to write to fill up my free time, so don't expect constant updates or any amazing writing quality. 3. I am willing to take criticism as I am still looking to improve my writing skills. For those who may post constructive criticism, thanks in advance. 4. Finally, thank you for taking the time to read my novel.

Freelance journalist Jesse Harper travels to Blackridge, a once-thriving industrial town now considered abandoned. Hoping to document another casualty of America's dying industries, he instead uncovers a chilling mystery. Inside a crumbling steel foundry, he finds fresh footprints, a cryptic message—"It never really closed"—and a man who seems to have stepped out of the past.

In the frozen realm of Veyrholt, where iron rivers run red with betrayal, Kael Draven—last of a fallen house—watches his kin burn at the hands of House Valthor. A mysterious shard, alien and cold, fuses with his flesh, granting him unnatural power at a cost: a voice in his mind, whispering of blood and vengeance. As Kael carves a brutal path through his enemies, the shard’s influence grows, threatening to consume him. In a land of noble treachery and looming war, he must rise as the Iron Sovereign—or be broken by the darkness within.

As the King of the Yellow Earth begins to feel that something unrelated is going on, and unexplained forces begin to creep out of their districts, the Black Wizards slowly begin to move in the shadows and the people caught up in the whole situation must adapt to the radicalized situation.

Forensic psychologist Dr. Cora Evans has built her career solving unsolvable cases, despite the strange gaps in her own memory. When she returns to her rainy hometown of Port Blackwood to consult on a series of mysterious disappearances, she finds herself haunted by nightmares of dark water and watching birds – dreams she can't explain but somehow recognizes. Private investigator Mason Reid has been tracking similar cases for years, following a pattern only he seems to recognize. When their investigations collide, Mason's familiarity with Cora is unsettling – he knows too much about her, yet claims they've never met. As more people vanish, Cora and Mason uncover a terrifying connection: all victims experienced identical nightmares before disappearing. The trail leads to Blackwood Lake, where twenty years earlier, three children drowned under mysterious circumstances – one body never recovered. Something ancient dwells beneath the lake's placid surface – something that knows Cora, that's been waiting for her return. As buried memories begin to surface, Cora realizes her connection to the lake runs deeper than she ever imagined, forcing her to confront a forgotten promise made long ago. A promise that might cost her everything.

Arjun Varma is nobody special—a broke, self-taught historian scraping by in Mumbai, making myth-busting YouTube videos to survive. But everything changes when he stumbles upon a forgotten folder filled with ancient blueprints—plans for a technology so advanced, it bends reality itself. Buried under centuries of myth and suppression, this aetheric technology once powered the greatest civilizations in history. Now, with the blueprints in hand and a sarcastic AI assistant named Bete at his side, Arjun has a choice: sell the discovery to the highest bidder… or build an empire the world has never seen. But ancient power always comes with a cost. As Arjun reverse-engineers the past, he discovers that Earth’s gods didn’t abandon humanity—they vanished fighting a cosmic rift that is still slowly draining the universe’s life force. With corporate rivals, ancient cults, and cosmic horrors closing in, Arjun must rise from struggling historian to Iron Emperor—the only human capable of standing between reality and complete annihilation. Armed with myth-tech, ruthless ambition, and zero patience for stupidity, Arjun’s empire will blend ancient power with cutting-edge science. His enemies? Crushed. His allies? Protected. His AI assistant? Overworked and underappreciated. The Age of Gods is over. The Age of Dominion begins. And Arjun Varma intends to rule it.

In a world where clockwork skyships sail cloud-choked heavens and floating cities drift like wayward stars, Captain Alistair Von Wolfenstein is a name whispered with both desire and dread. A dashing rogue, known for his quick wit and quicker blade, Alistair is a thrill-seeker chasing danger, unearthing forbidden mysteries, and leaving a trail of broken hearts in every port. But when a notorious sky pirate, Lady Seraphina Blackthorn, offers him a cryptic map to the fabled Iron Tempest a mythical skyship said to hold unimaginable power, Alistair finds himself entangled in a deadly game of betrayal, passion, and sky-borne horror. As blood is spilled across the skylands and ancient horrors stir within the clouds, Alistair must navigate the storm of deadly foes, secret lovers, and his own reckless heart. The skies are vast but even the heavens cannot outrun what lies in the dark.

In the scorching wild west a bounty hunter suddenly awakens to an ethereal voice calling his name in the center of a ruined mausoleum. His recollection of events are hazy, but he notices piles of corpses laid around him. When he makes his leave he is greeted by a large purple lake that consumes the sky with entities swimming in it. Who is he? What led him to this place? What is inside the purple lake?