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The devil has three rules. The first—never defy his orders. The second—never seek his face. The third—never try to leave. Elias learned these rules the moment he was sold. Born an Omega to a disgraced noble house, his future had never been his own. When his parents’ debts grew too steep, they handed him over as payment to the most feared Alpha in the kingdom—the Lord of Ravenspire. No one who enters Ravenspire ever leaves. No one has ever seen its master’s face and lived to tell the tale. Wrapped in shadows and whispers, he is known only as The Devil—a warlord, a monster, a man whose very name makes kings tremble. For years, Elias survived by keeping his head down, obeying the rules, and enduring the cold isolation of the keep. But when The Devil appoints him as his personal scribe, his world shifts. The unseen master who once seemed like a ghost begins to feel unnervingly real. A hand brushing too close. A voice low enough to send shivers down his spine. A presence that lingers even when unseen. And then there is the door at the end of the hall—the one no servant dares approach, the one locked tight as if guarding a terrible secret. Elias knows he should follow the rules. He knows he should never look. But curiosity is a dangerous thing. Because the moment he breaks the second rule… The Devil starts watching him back. Updates: Paused: Will resume on the 25/2/25: Due to exams.

In the Kunlun Snow Palace, a sage once said, those who pass away wander, while the living cannot let go. Once the soul departs, it will wither like the autumn grass. Those who are reborn from the dead, existing apart from the mortal realm, shall be shunned by all celestial sects and smitten as undead demons. On this day, a youth awakens from within a coffin, his blood dry and his bones chilled, to find himself a century old upon opening his eyes. A single tear from a sage awaited, a constant companion, may unravel the dreams of the past. Seeking not immortality but a mundane death, not to lament with the ages over lost love and resentment, but only wishing to grow old with tenderness in this lifetime, beneath the white clouds that hold no envy for the heavenly realms.

Under a crimson moon, Brian discovered that just like some rare extreme psychopaths, he also acquired a miraculous ability: to fulfill the lingering attachment of the remains and receive gifts from the corpses. While he felt joy, there was also a bit of confusion. Being of good conduct and benevolent to others, why did he also receive the crimson moon's gift? This was the greatest insult to his noble character!!!

After Losing Family and Home, Rhaedric is taken in by a wandering mercenary. His anger and hatred will grow towards the ones who killed his family. What matters is what he does with that anger.

To Yun Jieshi, it seemed that life had a way more ominous meaning than he had previously imagined. He had never asked for much in all his twenty-whatever years of living. His dream was to make up for all that he had missed, all he was never taught about half of his heritage, his culture. Who really was Sun Wukong? Was he better than Superman? What really was an Immortal? Was it a greater existence than a Celestial? Did Pangu really make the world with his very own body? Why was Faye Wong so damn cool?! So many questions! The reward for Yun Jieshi’s curiosity and devotion, however, was a whole new adventure in an alternate world, mystical and mysterious in nature. Graced with magnificent powers and privileges, the little monkey must head North, not as the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, but as the Discount Sage, Lesser than Most…for a time. Into the cold, into the bizarre, grand stories await his ears and eyes. --- Author's Note: Please be sure to read the Auxillary Chapter to find out if this story is to your tastes or not. Also, please don't complain too hard about the cover. I'm not trying to be obnoxious with the Chinese characters pasted on it. I just haven't found a better cover yet.

|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |6X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · WEEKLY TO BI-WEEKLY UPDATES| A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair. *** Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget. Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like. While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs. *** *There is a queer side character in this story, but it remains relatively quiet and is not the story's primary focus.* *Genre: Wildcard (elements of Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Drama, and Coming-of-Age)* Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft

At the center of the world, on Mount Olympus, the King of Gods, Zeus, smiled and looked down on the realms with his Spear of Lightning tightly in his hand. Before him were a pantheon of deities. At the Silver Hall in the north, Odin overlooked the world on his Almighty Throne, with Gungnir in hand. In his eyes were an endless field of wind and snow.

born to Tyrion Lannister the dwarf of casterly rock and a whore with giants blood from the cold unforgiving North a month after roberts rebellion ended a baby boy is born with the soul of someone from earth but not a normal man a sociopath trapped by earths laws forcing him to live a normal life till now when he's given a chance in a world that only cares about strength how will he do well even I don't know but let's find out

Dive into the captivating world of David Roberts, a quirky 30-year-old cashier at Food Lion in Winston-Salem! His ordinary life takes a thrilling turn when he uncovers a tantalizing secret, thrusting him into the shadowy underbelly of North Carolina. Join David on a wild ride filled with desire and temptation as he navigates the allure of the Red Line in downtown Winston and confronts the seductive ghosts of his past. As night falls, boundaries blur, and common sense fades. Will he resist the intoxicating pull of the Red Line, or will it unravel his deepest desires? Secrets and danger await around every corner in this electrifying adventure!

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Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm.

Life stinks-literally-when you're a rat in North Africa. Between dodging butcher's cats, stealing stale bread, and listening to humans complain about "inflation" (whatever that is), our hero has had enough. Tired of running for his life and eating food that tastes like disappointment, he dreams of something more. And then, he meets a rat who once lived in New York City, a place where rats feast like kings and live without fear (or so he says). Determined to escape his miserable life, he sets off on an adventure to immigrate to the USA. But the streets of New York aren't as welcoming as he imagined, and he soon realizes that surviving there might be even harder than back home. Will he find the good life he's been dreaming of? Or will he learn that the world is one giant rat trap? A funny, dramatic, and unexpected journey about survival, ambition, and the great rat dream.

For thousands of years Ygdan was split into 4 major continents, The north, west, east and south. The different continents had a drastic change in climate once arriving to the part. In the west continent of 'Endeia' was the most populated part. A place made out more seas the islands. A place where certain creatures found it a haven and place to live. Leviathans. A specific group of people named Hunters sought out to kill them and earn their living from subjugating these massive creatures living beneath the sea. These famous hunters... were known as the "Anax" And somewhere in the south of Endeia a new story began.

Joonwoo stood there, frozen in despair, as the King of North India dragged his daughter away from him. he saw the tears streaming down her face, and he felt his own eyes welling up with tears. As he watched, helpless, the King of North India grasped his daughter's arm and pulled her away, his face twisted in anger. The Princess of North India stumbled, her feet struggling to keep up with her father's pace. he felt a surge of rage and desperation. he wanted to rush forward, to grab the Princess of North India and pull her back into his arms. But he was frozen in place, unable to move or speak. As the King of North India dragged his daughter away, he felt a sob rise up in my throat. he tried to hold it back, but it was no use. The sob burst forth, and he felt tears streaming down my face. he stood there, crying like a child, as the Princess of North India disappeared from view. he felt like his heart was being ripped from my chest, like he was losing the only person he had ever truly loved. His father's voice was distant, a vague echo in his mind. "Joonwoo , come," he said, his father's hand on his shoulder. "We must leave." But he couldn't move. he was rooted to the spot, his eyes fixed on the empty space where the Princess of North India had last stood. he felt like he was drowning in a sea of despair, like he would never find my way back to the surface. Jun Joonwoo( king of half of the korea , Bukhan to Deagu )

One thousand years after his death, Leander, the fabled Hero of Peace, is resurrected by Melaine, the Lich Queen of the Undead Kingdom. Restored to life for a singular, harrowing purpose, he must confront the Demon King in the frozen north and the Goddess in the radiant east. Only by defeating them can he end the relentless millennium-long conflict that has ravaged the continent, leaving nothing but death and devastation in its wake.

In a world where memories can be implanted, edited, and even stolen, the lines between reality and fiction are constantly blurred. Julian Ross, a man with fragmented memories and a past shrouded in mystery, finds himself at the center of a catastrophic event that threatens to upend the fragile balance of power in a world controlled by powerful corporations and clandestine organizations. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of his own mind and the world around him, Julian Ross must confront the dark forces manipulating his reality and the true purpose of the mysterious facility where his journey began. With the help of an advanced AI and his own growing sense of self, he must fight to uncover the truth about his past, his identity, and the world he lives in. But as the stakes escalate and the body count rises, Julian Ross realizes that his memories, though fragmented and unreliable, may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of his world – or destroying it forever."

[Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antique Appraisal] I am a poor boy from a small northeastern mountain village. At the dawn of the 21st century, in pursuit of a better life, I joined a northern tomb raiding group. From south to north, I’ve seen the myriad faces of society, mingling with people from all walks of life, the good, the bad, and the strange. Over the years, I’ve gone from a reckless youth to a weathered middle-aged man—my drinking capacity has improved, but time has left its marks. I’ve encountered countless extraordinary people and bizarre events during this journey. If you’re interested, grab a small stool and come listen to the tales of a tomb raider’s life and the fascinating stories of the underworld. ✨Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! ✨Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

The Aristocracy Dominates the World, While Military Bandits Split the Land. In the North, a young man raises his sword and cracks his whip, riding across the mountains and rivers, determined to carve a path for the common people of the world. I had no intention to hunt the deer, but seeing the suffering of the people, I will fight, and fight until I become unmatched in the Eight Directions! [----------------------------------------------------] Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

In a world devastated by the E virus, Samantha struggles to keep her little brother alive while humanity is plunged into chaos. Civilization has fallen, leaving behind a desolate landscape, where the ruins of cities are only a reminder of the past. Ghouls, beings infected by the virus, roam the world and stalk the few remaining survivors. Samantha, armed with a rusty machete, faces the harsh reality of a world where survival is a luxury. On her way to despair, she clings to the hope of finding refuge in a fortress to the north, where a rumor tells of a wall that could protect the survivors. However, resources in the village are running low, and hunger grips everyone. When he approaches the village leader's residence, he discovers an even more terrifying reality: the chief, once a trustworthy man, has succumbed to fanaticism and proposes to sacrifice the weakest to save himself. Amidst the tension, Samantha will have to face not only the horrors of an apocalyptic world, but also the inner demons of those who were once her colleagues. With the threat of ghouls always lurking, Samantha must do whatever it takes to save her brother and find a way out before the darkness is all-consuming. But in this new world, who can trust whom, and how far will she be willing to go to save her brother?

A.J., a Black nonbinary researcher working at a University in the North of England, in 1992, is an unlikely candidate to be at the centre of an investigation into extra-terrestrial lifeforms, but they happen to find themselves at the eye of the storm. Dr Guilder, a friend, and mentor of A.J. introduces them to the fascinating Dr Immanuel Paley who is a brilliant English academic, who is rather quirky. Following the strange ramblings of Dr Paley leads A.J. to contact the astronomers Lava and Dr Henry Derwent, but their email exchange does not go unnoticed by the authorities. A.J. is soon whisked away from their daily life to be forced into a team with scientists Kai, Jen, Lava, and Henry. The government brought the five strangers in on their non-public exploration of strange crafts that had recently descended into earth’s atmosphere, to try and figure out if there happened to be anything inside the alien crafts, and if there was, if these beings were a threat to humans. It just so happened that Dr Paley had information that could help.

Beneath the North Star-the first-ever BL story in history to explore the love between two North Koreans: a commoner and a soldier, trapped in a country that denies them freedom. In a country ruled by fear, hunger, and propaganda, a prisoner of the system and a loyal soldier cross paths. Kang Hae-jin has lost everything-his freedom, his family, and his future. To survive, he endures. Jeong Tae-ho, a Senior Lieutenant of the North Korean army, follows orders without question, believing in the greatness of his nation. But in a world where emotions are forbidden, what happens when an impossible love begins to grow? And in a land where escape means death, how much are they willing to sacrifice for freedom? Beneath the North Star is a story of pain, love, and survival.

In a world where the gods no longer exist and humanity has to face hordes of monsters, only one kingdom stands along with the four realms inside of it, the North a land covered in snow built a large wall preventing monsters from getting through, the East being and enchanted forest being protected by a world tree, the South a desert where ruins of an ancient city still remain being inhabited by humans, in the West a terrible terrain filled with volcanoes and monsters where the dragon folk live alongside humans. One of the many gods who still want humanity to prosper, The God of Games, alters fate and is able to summon a man from another world hopping that he could change fate itself.

Arctic enthusiast Huo Yu is transported to a parallel world where he obtains the "Ice Guardian System" and becomes a polar ranger stationed alone at the desolate No. 249 Research Station. Not only can he gain Recognition Points from live-stream viewers, but he also receives Recognition Rewards from endangered Arctic wildlife! • A polar wolf shows affection, gifting an Arctic Survival Bundle through the system. • A baby great auk adores him, awarding a Multi-functional Base Vehicle via the system. As rare creatures flock to Station 249, the bleak outpost evolves into the City of Dreams for ice guardians!

Three kingdoms stand strong in the east, west, and north of the land of Santara. Peace has been maintained ever since Malakar, the ruler of darkness, was defeated by the allied forces of the three kingdoms hundreds of years ago. The evil force has since fallen silent, hiding in the ruined and forgotten south of Santara. Yet, time moves on. Kings rise and fall, rulers come and go, and unknowingly, the shadow of darkness begins to creep from the south with a plan so sinister. While the three rulers of the kingdoms are busy competing for power, sharp claws of darkness start to erode the walls of the borders. An ancient terror, long thought dead, slowly awakens, bringing a threat greater than ever before.

(I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com) He was living a normal, happy life. 『When the raven calls thrice at the break of dawn, remember the life you left behind. For it is in the memories of yesteryears that you will find the strength to forge tomorrow』 A loving father and a successful confession. Good looks and top of his class. He had all he wanted, however... 『The raven will guide you to wisdom, but beware its twin; for it brings only sorrow. The path of Odin is paved with both light and darkness. Choose wisely; lest you shall be consumed by it』 It seemed like the threads of eternity had something else planned for him. Severed strands still drift in the cosmos as he was plucked away from one, and planted into another reality. Another world. Universe. Even though reincarnation was the last thing he wanted. 『It was carved in destiny itself』 "Fuck off..." This is the story of a boy becoming a man, an ordinary becoming an unordinary-- the youngest transitioning into the oldest. The guiding star of the north. ********************** This is my first time making a story like this. Hope you enjoy it. Add it to library, comment and review if you like it. Cover is still being made by "Octowobs" This is a temporary cover. Thanks.

Dumar, bio-engineered assassin, shoots himself in the head in an attempt to escape the purpose he was created for. Upon wakening, Dumar finds himself in a plain, stone built room with simple wooden furnishings and no décor. He also finds he is paralysed. Transported to another world by Grethron, a necromancer, to kill his brother Malthrom, Dumar realises he will never be free of the fate he has been created for, even killing himself had not changed anything. Grethron takes Dumar to the palace to see the queen who apologises to Dumar for her brother-in-law’s defiling of his soul. Dumar discovers Grethron’s brother, Malthrom, invaded the kingdom before and is gearing up to do the same again. Using his necromancy, Malthrom enslaves unwilling people to join his army and begins his march north. Dumar is drawn in and honoured by the people but will he break his own vow never to kill or let the people he has come to care for suffer?

North, a lifelong consumer of fantasy novels, always scoffed at the tropes: overpowered protagonists, harems, and convenient cheats. Then, with a jolt that nearly shattered his reality, he found himself living the ultimate power fantasy – transmigration. But it wasn't the epic adventure he'd envisioned. No, this was different. Far different. Trapped in a strange new world, inhabiting a body that felt more deflated than inflated, he was a far cry from the invincible hero of his literary fantasies. Welcome to the real world of isekai, where the 'power' fantasy is decidedly less… powerful. N/B: This isn't a system-based novel, it has the elements, but it isn't the main plot point.

After the brutal murder of his wife, daughter, and younger sister, Jiho, a stoic former North Korean spy, is left with nothing but a shattered home and a thirst for vengeance. The police dismiss the case as a random act of violence, but a cryptic diary belonging to his sister, Su-jin, reveals a sinister conspiracy—one tied to a shadowy criminal syndicate known only as the Phoenix Project. The diary uncovers chilling details that reignite Jiho's darkest past as the deadliest spy in North Korea, codenamed the Black Ghost. Forced to confront the life he thought he had left behind, Jiho embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind his family's deaths. As he dives into the criminal underworld, he must use every skill he learned in his covert operations, from infiltration to assassination, to dismantle the global syndicate responsible. Navigating a labyrinth of betrayal, deception, and danger, Jiho must decide how far he's willing to go for revenge and whether his past sins can ever be truly buried. Shadows of the Fallen is a gripping tale of loss, redemption, and the brutal price of justice, where a man is forced to embrace his darkest self to uncover the truth and make those responsible pay.

In a world where power is currency and loyalty is a lie, Takamura Yagami doesn’t just play the game—he owns it. From the neon-lit skyline of the north to the lawless underbelly of the south, Takamura has spent years building an empire, striking deals in the shadows while keeping the city’s elite in the palm of his hand. But power is never permanent. It is borrowed, stolen, and bled for. When a high-stakes expansion threatens to tip the delicate balance of control, every investor, politician, and crime syndicate wants a piece of the action. Enemies watch from the dark, allies whisper behind closed doors, and even the most trusted relationships come with a price. And in the midst of it all, Takamura must do what he does best—stay five moves ahead, remind the world who he is… and make sure, when the dust settles, he is the last king standing.