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If there was an object that could grant any wish you wanted, what would you ask for? Most would ask for wealth and prosperity, while those who are sick would probably ask for health and safety. It sounds impossible, but what if something like that actually existed? ... Kirigaya Yuuya, a corporate slave, found himself in an unimaginable situation. After doing a good deed for a beggar, he was given a magical candy that supposedly granted wishes. At first, he dismissed it as nonsense, but when he jokingly wished to be reincarnated as the pathetic character Arthur Vanitas from a fantasy novel he had read, he was stunned to find that the wish had come true! Fear and panic set in as he realized the fate of Arthur Vanitas was a miserable one—he was nothing more than a stepping stone for the protagonist. Just as despair started to overtake him, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind. [Ding! The System of a Thousand Worlds is ready to assist you!] [By completing the challenges and missions in the selected book worlds, the system guarantees a change in your fate!] [Mission 1: Complete the world titled "Rise of the Unwanted Queen!"] [Reward: Mastery of the Five Elements Talent and other mysterious rewards.] [Mission 2: Complete the world titled "The Destruction of the World by the White Mage."] [Reward: ...] And with that, Yuuya's journey to change his fate began. ... #Note: This is not a villain novel where the main character defeats the protagonist at every turn. Instead, the story will focus on the main character's journey to complete missions by entering the worlds of the books he selects. While there will be tension between the main character and the protagonist, that conflict will unfold in later chapters. ... #Tags: #Adventure #Action #Romance #Comedy #System #Revenge #Noble #Magic #Dragon #Anti-Hero #Handsome-male-lead #Beautiful-female-leads #Kingdom #Yandere #Obsessive Character #Psychopath #Weak-to-strong #Harem #Academy #System

Sophia Lancaster has everything—power, wealth, and a name that commands respect. As the CEO of Lancaster Global, she was born into privilege and raised to lead. But when her family forced her into an arranged marriage with Bobby Knight, a self-made genius from humble beginnings, she treated him as nothing more than a business transaction. Distant. Cold. Dismissive. For years, Bobby endured it, staying by her side even as she pushed him away. But when he finally walks out of her life—filing for divorce and building an empire of his own—Sophia assumes she’ll barely notice his absence.

Aeliana’s body tensed, every instinct urging her to flee, but her legs refused to obey. The weight of Kaelion’s presence pressed down on her chest, as if the air itself bowed to his will. She clenched her fists, willing herself to stay upright, to meet his gaze with whatever scraps of courage she could muster. She wouldn’t let him see her fear. “Step forward,” Kaelion ordered, his tone smooth but unyielding. Her jaw tightened. The part of her that was human screamed to fight, to run, but there was a faint hum beneath her skin—a whisper of something else. Something fae. It stirred like a forgotten memory, pulling her feet forward against her will. She stopped only a breath away from him, her chin tilted defiantly despite the trembling in her limbs. Up close, the king was even more overwhelming. His features were carved in sharp, perfect lines, his mismatched eyes glinting with an intelligence that saw too much. He wasn’t just cruel; he was calculating. A predator who enjoyed the chase as much as the kill. “What are you?” Kaelion asked, his voice soft but dangerous. He reached out, his claw-tipped fingers brushing the edge of her hood. She flinched, and his lips twitched—a hint of amusement at her reaction. “I’m no one,” she bit out, her voice steadier than she felt. “Just a thief.” “A thief?” he echoed, his fingers catching the edge of the hood. With a single motion, he pushed it back, exposing her face to the moonlight. The murmurs of the onlookers grew louder, their perfect features twisting with disdain. Kaelion’s eyes narrowed, his gaze raking over her. “No one, indeed.” He took a step closer, his presence enveloping her like a dark tide. “And yet… there’s something about you. Something familiar.” Aeliana’s heart pounded as his hand moved, fingers brushing the curve of her jaw. His touch was light, but it burned like fire, sending a shiver down her spine. “I should kill you for your insolence,” Kaelion said, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. “But there’s a… curiosity to you. A defiance I rarely see.” His lips curled into a smirk that didn’t reach his eyes. “I think I’ll keep you instead.” “Keep me?” Her voice cracked as anger flared, momentarily overriding her fear. “I’m not some pet to be claimed.” Kaelion’s smirk vanished, replaced by a cold, imperious glare. “You misunderstand, little thief. I’m not offering you a choice.” Aeliana’s stomach twisted as he raised his hand, his fingers glowing faintly with dark energy. Before she could react, a pulse of power shot through her, wrapping around her wrists like invisible chains. She stumbled, her knees buckling, but the magic held her upright. “You’ve entered my city, stolen from my people, and dared to defy me,” Kaelion said, his voice echoing with authority. “Your punishment will serve as a lesson to all who think they can do the same.” “And what punishment is that?” she spat, struggling against the bonds. Kaelion leaned in, his face inches from hers. “You’ll serve me,” he said, his voice a low, menacing growl. “Body and soul. Until I decide you’ve earned your freedom.” The crowd gasped, their whispers growing louder as the king straightened. Aeliana’s blood ran cold as she realized the full weight of his words. This wasn’t just about punishment—it was about control. And she was at the mercy of a man who had none. “Take her to the palace,” Kaelion commanded, his eyes never leaving hers. “I’ll decide what to do with her later.” The soldiers moved to obey, and Aeliana felt herself being pulled away, her body still bound by the king’s magic. As they dragged her through the streets, the crowd parted, their beautiful faces filled with a mix of fear and contempt. She clenched her fists, her mind racing. She couldn’t let this be the end. She wouldn’t let herself be another victim of Kaelion’s tyranny. Somewhere deep inside her, the faint hum of power stirred again, stronger this time.

Story takes place in a post apocalyptic world after a nuclear war occured, Its about how a little group of teens who want to bring back the world they once used to live in, create a world of peace and no war, though they’ll have to eliminate all evil first, no matter what means, and there’s really no main character. Im 15 and this is prob my first and last work so i am doing this just for fun but i will try to make it as good as possible.

Too bulky for a sidearm, too small for a proper rifle—behold, the Half-Spec Blaster. Too heftty for a quick draw, yet underwhelming at range—versatile, but never truly mastering any single role. But that’s just fine. Embracing this peculiar weapon, I, Narwhal—station drifter, low-rank mercenary, and certified expert in staying out of trouble—have a dream. A dream of living simply. With my powers, I could challenge warlords, take on high-risk contracts, and shape the galaxy with secret knowledge. But I won’t. Work moderately, survive well—that’s the ideal life in the void! Small-time guild jobs. The occasional space hunt. Food that doesn’t taste like recycled rations. If I can be of some use along the way? Good enough. This is the tale of a man drifting through the stars, clinging to a blaster that never excels in any one area… and an adventure that avoids too much adventure.

Arataki Abe doesn’t trust anyone. To him, the world is full of lies—and Class 2-B is proof of that. However, the longer he stays in this class, the more he realizes that something is terribly wrong. One by one, students disappear. The teachers act as if nothing is happening. And when Abe starts searching for answers, he stumbles upon a terrifying truth—a ruthless system that has been controlling the fate of the students all along. Surrounded by deception and betrayal, Abe must make a choice: stay silent or fight back? But is he truly ready to face the truth?

The Price for Loving You Nicolas Blackwood had never been the son his father wanted. In a family of powerful alphas, he was an anomaly—an omega, a stain on the legacy his father spent decades building. Weak. Useless. A mere bargaining chip to secure alliances. That was all Adrian Blackwood saw in him. But Nicolas never cared for power, nor did he crave his father’s approval. His heart belonged to something greater—freedom, dance, the thrill of losing himself in movement, and the people who truly loved him. His mother, whose warmth shielded him from his father’s cold expectations. Lachelle, the best friend who never left his side. And Lucas, the boy who once made him believe in love. But the fragile world Nicolas built shatters when his older brother, Nathaniel, is murdered. His father, the man who had barely acknowledged his existence, suddenly turns his gaze on him. And now, Nicolas has a duty to fulfill. His body, his life, his future—none of it belongs to him anymore. He is to be bound to Caleb Montgomery, the son of a powerful business family. A loveless marriage, a cage disguised as duty. His fate is sealed. Until Dominik Nikolayevich Rizzo steps into his life. The last heir of two great mafia dynasties—his Russian father and Italian mother had built an empire together, their love as dangerous as it was legendary. But love wasn’t enough to save them. On the night before his mother’s birthday, Dominik had left their estate to buy her flowers, only to return to a nightmare. His home engulfed in flames, his parents trapped inside. He had screamed for them. He had fought to reach them. But there was nothing left to save. And Adrian Blackwood had been the one who lit the match. For years, Dominik lived for one thing—revenge. He would infiltrate the Blackwood family, rip them apart from the inside, and watch as their empire crumbled beneath his feet. Killing Caleb Montgomery was just another step in his plan. Taking his place at Nicolas' side was another. But nothing could have prepared him for Nicolas himself. The omega was nothing like he expected—defiant, sharp-tongued, and entirely too beautiful. Too captivating. And in one reckless night, one moment of madness neither of them saw coming, Nicolas' heat drives him straight into Dominik's arms. He claims him. And worse—he marks him. Now, they are bound by something stronger than hatred. A connection neither of them wanted. Nicolas, trapped in the arms of the very man who destroyed his life. Dominik, bound to the omega he was meant to ruin. But the deeper Nicolas digs, the more secrets he unearths—truths his family has buried beneath blood and lies. The real reason Nathaniel was murdered. The sins his father tried to erase. And worst of all… The most dangerous man in his life—the one who led him into the darkness, the one who shattered his world— Was the same man he was falling in love with.

Senior hockey captain Reya's spot on the ice is at risk when failing calculus threatens her eligibility. Sophomore transfer Zora, her rival for the right-wing position, steps in as her tutor, fueling tensions between them. When their clashes spill onto the ice, they're ordered to coach a Little League team together. As they navigate rivalry, teamwork, and unexpected chemistry, Reya realizes she's fighting for more than just her grades. She's falling for her competition too.

In a galaxy ravaged by war and haunted by the ever-expanding Dead Zones, Naia is a skilled Harmony Navigator - a person of extraordinary powers that can temporarily stabilize paths through them. Thus she was trained and recruited into the branch of the military known as Vanguard Operations. She finds her romance - a welcome stabilizing factor in her life - thrown into turmoil when the enigmatic and powerful soldier, Theia, joins her squad. It would be clear to anyone that the two women looked very much alike… and it was long clear to Naia that this woman was the one she was always meant to replace in Evander’s heart. Bound by duty, Naia must navigate not only the treacherous reality-bending terrain of the Dead Zones but also the growing tension and unspoken desires within their team. As her squad leader Evander's attention slips ever more towards the alluring and unpredictable Theia, the Navigator grapples with feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and a growing sense of isolation. Love & Duty - Or Duty & Sacrifice? A balance that the three can live with is sought. Will she be able to maintain her focus and fulfill her vital role in the war effort, or will the discord fomenting within their squad consume them all? Naia must confront the rising tide of chaos, both within herself and slowly building in the world around her… ultimately discovering the true price of harmony. ---- Romance-Drama with a Science-Fantasy setting. Messy Triangle - yes. An Omni-Directional one? At times, but it's not poly. Some FxM R-18/Smut... Interspersed tastefully and plot progressively. --In this author's opinion, anyway. * Eventual Les/Yuri/FxF scenes, yes. * You're Welcome. ---- If you like your love stories poking you in the feels in the middle of fantastical settings, check out my other works too! It's kind of what I do.

When Yuri's twin sister dies under mysterious circumstances, she sets out to uncover the truth, but her investigation puts her in a complicated web of secrets, lies, and unexpected romance with the prime suspect - her sister's boyfriend. ***** After the shocking death of her twin sister Yonna, ruled a suicide by the authorities, Yuri is consumed by grief and a burning need for answers. Refusing to accept the official explanation, Yuri sets out to uncover the truth behind Yonna's tragic demise. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Yuri becomes increasingly entangled in a web of secrets and lies surrounding the prestigious sorority club that Yonna was almost a part of. The more she learns, the more she begins to suspect that nothing is as it seems. Yuri's investigation leads her to one person in particular: Park Minhwan, Yonna's charismatic and enigmatic boyfriend. As she gets closer to Minhwan, Yuri finds herself torn between her desire for revenge and a growing attraction to the man she suspects may be responsible for her sister's death. As Yuri navigates this treacherous emotional landscape, she must confront the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of the sorority club and the true nature of Minhwan's involvement in Yonna's death. Will Yuri's quest for truth and justice prevail, or will her feelings for Minhwan cloud her judgment and put her in grave danger?

We start our adventure at a kids shelter where are mane character is he is a 15-year-old kid who has no parents he always has seen things that others could not see but he thinks its his mind playing tricks on him till one day turns his live around he was attacked by a monster lucky him and his friend got away and some other half-blood picked them up and talked about a camp for half-blood to live and train this camp is called Agora what will Hunter Nekros do will he live or will the fates snip his life string only they know but he is in for a wild ride. Author note: I will be taking ideas from the Percy Jackson books and the series on youtube called origins of Olympus to make my world but I will add my own ideas gods and such but there will be stuff from both. I started this book cuz of an idea I had and I liked making the first chapters so I thought y not see if other people would like to read it to feel free to comment on it if you like it I am not the best speller so feel free to comment on my mistake. This will be my 5 book I have made I will be working on the chapters at my own past for each book but I will put some over the others thank you for trying my books hope you enjoy and my the gods look over you.

Are my nightmares and illusions indicating something? Why am I the only one who suffers from these strange things and have a red eye in this whole world? Unanswered questions haunt Sada Nozomi every single day. Follow Sada Nozomi as he unravels the mysteries only to find that he is food for himself and otherworldly humans? Read his story as he is the sole man who knows the truth behind forgotten missing humans of the world.

[This is the reboot of Qaya: the tale of the singular duo] In a kingdom ruled by ruthless power and shrouded in secrets, Qaya finds herself entangled in the web of King Awin’s dark ambitions. As a skilled operative coerced into destroying innocent lives, she’s promised freedom in exchange for a final act of betrayal. But just when she begins to hope for her release, fate deals a fatal blow. Awakening in the body of Mahalia Heris—a noblewoman from a family once loyal to the very king she despises—Qaya is granted a second chance. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, haunted by the past and surrounded by those who believe she is someone else, she realizes the power of her new position. With her knowledge of Awin’s treachery and the resources of the Heris family, Qaya seizes this unexpected opportunity to right her wrongs, seek redemption, and ultimately bring down the man who once held her captive. But can she balance the pursuit of vengeance with the weight of her new identity? Or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?

just a lil sum my boo whipped up for me to read. I need feed back tbh

Synopsis: Lena never imagined that a fateful encounter in her childhood would bind her to Damien, the ruthless mafia heir feared by all. When he saved her from a predator at the age of twelve, she became the only warmth in his cold world. Years later, a cruel twist of fate forced them into a marriage neither of them expected—one that should have never been possible under the mafia’s rigid rules. Despite his dangerous lifestyle, Damien proved to be a devoted husband, shielding Lena from the brutality of his world while cherishing her in a way no mafia leader ever had. But their love was a challenge to the very foundations of the underworld. As enemies conspired against them, secrets unraveled, and betrayal struck from within, Lena found herself facing an impossible choice: stay by Damien’s side and watch him be destroyed, or leave him to save his life. When forced to walk away, carrying his unborn child, Lena sacrificed her own happiness for the man she loved. Meanwhile, Damien, trapped in the mafia’s relentless grip, was coerced into marrying another woman, even as his heart remained loyal to the wife who vanished without a trace. In a world where power dictates fate and love is a dangerous weakness, will their paths ever cross again, or will they remain bound only by memories and a love that was never meant to survive? A heartbreaking tale of love, sacrifice, and the cruel hand of destiny—Bound by Fate, Torn by Destiny will leave you breathless until the very last page.

The Price of Innocence – A Trilogy of Betrayal, Redemption, and Justice Elsie Cole thought love would bring her a better life—until betrayal shattered everything. Stripped of dignity and cast out, she fights to survive, desperate to protect her children from a fate worse than her own. In the city, she claws her way back from nothing, but temptation and ghosts of the past lurk in every shadow. A new love offers hope, yet secrets she thought buried begin to resurface. Now, her eldest son, Emmanuel, is on a quest for truth. As he uncovers the dark forces that destroyed their family, Elsie faces a reckoning of her own. Will justice prevail, or will the past consume them all? A gripping saga of ambition, sacrifice, and the haunting price of innocence.

He want a justice for his brother but he didn't expect to fall in love with someone who killed his brother.

WARNING: This webnovel delves into themes of madness, insanity, and distorted realities. As the story progresses, it may change your perception and evoke unsettling emotions. Reader discretion is advised. Take care to recognize when to step back if you feel overwhelmed. Don't worry though, it delves deeper into the aspect of insanity though, so most of it should be ok except a few parts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If a man is never born, is he dead? If a thing is never seen, does it exist? If a name is never spoken, does it carry meaning?" I do not ask these questions to be answered. I ask them because no one dares to. The universe is built on the arrogance of definition. Numbers, laws, identities—shackles that are forged in language, in memory, in time, or this theory that lingers in our brains called collective consciousness. But what of the spaces between? The void? Reality? The things that exist outside knowing, outside the gaze of men and gods? Or does it not exist at all? If so, how are we speaking about it? Paradoxical isn’t it? He was such a thing. A presence without a name. A shadow cast by nothing. Or nothing cast by a shadow? If history is a river, he was the drought. If men are measured by the weight of their deeds, he was the absence of gravity itself. He did not belong, not in this world, not in any world, because he was not of the world. Not forgotten. Not ignored. Not erased. Simply… he never counted. And yet, in the nothing, he saw everything. The weight of unspoken thoughts. The blood behind unshed tears. The truth in silence. The universe was full of things unseen, of wounds never given words, of horrors never given shape. And he understood. He understood that nothingness was not the absence of being, but the absence of limitation. He understood that a thing untethered by perception is a thing without chains. He understood that the moment a man asks, "What is the shape of nothing?"— —he has already begun to see it. The idea of liminalism or being liminal. He experienced it and it drove him not to insanity, but sent him spiraling into the depth of the abyssal word of all what it carried of meaning, something much much beyond than mere insanity, something that can not described with words, because it is not a reality, it is something simply…...beyond. Saying he was insane would be an understatement, mind you. And once seen, it can never be unseen. The world had built itself on the assumption that zero was empty. That nothing had no weight. That absence held no consequence. But they were wrong. Zero was the abyss between all things. The wound that preceded creation. The foundation of every lie called "truth." And the price of zero… was everything. As such, because he lost everything, He gained everything. 1 extra chapter = 2 powerstones

Twenty years ago, the world faced apocalyptic destruction marked by the arrival of monstrous cracks, catastrophic earthquakes, and the descent of ancient gods. Humanity, teetering on the brink of extinction, was forced to serve these deities for survival. Amid the chaos, a mysterious figure named D'Archy rose, defying the gods and reshaping humanity's fate before vanishing into legend. This story centers on an ordinary young man named Rama and his story, which turns from ordinary into a tragic story. Can Rama get through all of this? Or will he succumb to the cruelty of fate? No one knows.

A story of an couple ,they fell apart

After couple years apart two half brothers who are opposite to each other have to go through high school and realize the basically the same.

A ruthless billionaire, Alan Carter proposes a contract marriage to a desperate woman, Anna Thompson, who needs money for her father’s surgery. She expects a cold business arrangement, but what she doesn’t know is that Alan has enemies, dangerous ones. When an assassination attempt is made on him just days after their marriage, Anna finds herself caught in a web of power, deception, and revenge. What started as a transaction turns into a battle for survival, and the one man who was supposed to be her shield might be hiding more secrets than she can handle.

The Price of Sin In a world where imagination and reality blur, where the boundaries of time and space dissolve, four souls find themselves trapped in endless cycles of torment. From the scorching desert to the frozen wasteland, from the labyrinthine castle to the suffocating forest, each story unfolds as a symphony of agony, a testament to the consequences of sin and desire. A man covered in blood stumbles through a desert, only to find himself in a grotesque Roman festival where indulgence leads to unspeakable horrors. A woman wanders a castle of impossible beauty, her wonder turning to terror as she becomes part of its eternal tapestry. A lost soul in a forest falls prey to a tribe whose rituals strip him of his humanity, piece by piece. And in the endless winter, a man seeks refuge, only to become the centerpiece of a macabre garden of pain. These are not mere stories of suffering—they are warnings. Each character is drawn into a world where hope is a cruel illusion, where the price of sin is paid in eternal torment. As the cycles repeat, the lines between victim and perpetrator blur, and the true nature of their punishment is revealed: they are not just suffering for their sins—they are the architects of their own damnation. The Price of Sin is a chilling exploration of guilt, desire, and the inescapable consequences of our choices. Enter these worlds at your own risk—once you step inside, you may never leave.

Sophie Davis never imagined that her simple crush on Aiden Wilson would turn into a tangled mess of love, jealousy, and danger. After sending him a heartfelt confession letter, Sophie is heartbroken when Aiden rejects her. Years later, Sophie returns to Melbourne, now managing Aiden’s band, The Triffles, unaware of the dark secrets he hides. In a stolen moment at the company, Sophie and Aiden share a passionate hug, but their love is anything but simple. As Sophie navigates a world of toxic love and hidden agendas, she discovers shocking truths about her family—secrets that could destroy everything she holds dear. With a vengeful sister and a dangerous Mafia connection, Sophie must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice for love. #The cover page was designed with the help of AI. So it credit goes to AI.

In the quiet town of Eldridge, where stories of old lingered like rain on dry earth, lived a boy named Nathaniel. At just twenty years old, he was not an ordinary teenager; he had a deep curiosity about the unseen world—the spirits and energies that lay just beyond what we can see. Many nights, he would lie under the stars, thinking about life’s mysteries, the ideas of good and evil, and the balance between light and dark. One evening, as night fell over Eldridge, Nathaniel wandered into the woods that bordered his town. The trees stood tall and ancient, their twisted branches reaching for the sky. He often found peace in this natural space, where the rustling leaves shared secrets and the cool breeze took away his worries. But on this night, a strange energy filled the air—a tension that made him uneasy. As he walked deeper into the forest, Nathaniel came upon a clearing glowing with an eerie light. In the center stood a figure wrapped in shadows, its shape shifting like smoke. The air buzzed with energy, and Nathaniel’s heart raced with fear and curiosity. He had read about spirits that could grant wishes or give power at a price but never thought he would meet one. "Welcome, young seeker," the figure said in a soft voice that slipped into Nathaniel's mind. "I am Zareth, a being tied to realms beyond your understanding. I have watched you closely, sensing your desire for knowledge and power." Nathaniel stood still, captivated by the figure's presence. "What do you want from me?" he asked softly. Zareth laughed, a sound both charming and chilling. "I offer you a pact—a deal that will give you great power for seventy years. You can shape your future, command forces beyond your dreams, and influence those around you. In return, when the time comes, I will claim what is mine: your body and soul." The weight of Zareth's words pressed down on Nathaniel. The thought of having power was thrilling; he pictured himself as someone important—a hero or even a ruler. But deep inside, doubt crept in. Could he trust this shadowy figure? What did it mean to trade his soul for power? Sensing his hesitation, Zareth leaned closer, his form swirling around Nathaniel. "You want knowledge, don’t you? You wish to understand the world? With my gift, you will unlock secrets hidden from mortal eyes. You will be admired and feared." The promise stirred something within Nathaniel—a tempting call that echoed in his heart. He imagined standing tall, commanding storms and bending fate to his will. The fear of losing himself felt distant compared to the excitement of potential. With a mix of fear and excitement, Nathaniel reached out to Zareth. "I accept your offer," he said, sealing his fate with those words. As their hands touched, an electric shock ran through Nathaniel’s body, igniting every nerve with raw energy. A dark symbol appeared on his palm—a mark binding him to Zareth’s will. In that moment, Nathaniel gained power but also became vulnerable; he had traded his future for fleeting desires.