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Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

It's 1998, Ana Bianchi has moved with her parents to Rivercity to work as a lawyer, Bianchi is a family of wizards and magicians, a very prestigious family with a powerful lineage, Ana is a 15 year old teenager, who is going through a more rebellious phase, She is still a sorceress and is learning to control magic and the elements. Her parents demand that she practice her magic every day, but this has become a nuisance for her, and she doesn't like practicing her magical abilities, she was enrolled at ST High School belonging to the Becker Group, she ends up meeting Luke and Justin, they are descendants of demons, but these are just a few secrets that Rivercity hides, the first meeting of the three was not at all pleasant, Ana ends up joining the Student Guild Election with Scoot , the Becker family's main rival without knowing it, and only later does Ana discover who Luke and Justin really are, causing a great deal of confusion right from the start, as her parents accept her invitation and she starts training with Luke Becker and Justin Becker for the Awakening Test. Parallel story to School Time The Begnning.

"The world is full of mystery. I've heard that all my life and it seems to be true. But if I go through something mysterious myself, will I be believed? Maybe I'll think I'm crazy, or everything that happens to me in my everyday life is just something I'm dreaming and soon I'll wake up. Questions without answers..." Everything changes after he returns from a pilgrimage to a miraculous statue of the Holy Virgin Mary, when he becomes the victim of a plane accident in which, with no hope left, he prays alongside the other passengers, gives his final blessing, and then... And then what? He wakes up on a bench. Where exactly? Right in the heart of the most important square in the world, in Rome, caput mundi, as the Latins used to say. What is he doing there? He remembered the airplane accident, but he also had other memories. How did he get here, what year is it? He was at the Vatican, but still... Is it the year 1492?!

Battling an unusual form of personality dissociation, Motan admits to feeling the weight of immense pressure bearing down on him. Amidst this turmoil, he finds solace in a virtual escape called "The Realm of Innocence," a game that has become his sanctuary from stress. In the realm where ambiguity reigns, Motan's behavior is unpredictable and impetuous, making him the instigator and mastermind behind myriad events that spiral out of control. Yet, within the sphere of virtue, his resilience and courage shine through, earning him the admiration of many who see him as the epitome of a righteous knight and a fair judge. When dwelling in the balance of absolute neutrality, he adopts a demeanor of modesty and lethargy, mirroring the ordinary essence of every soul. Conversely, in the domain of chaotic evil, he transforms into a figure of madness and cruelty, embodying the very essence of a demon and deceiver, showing kindness only to himself. "Tan Mo is the most extraordinary Bard I have ever encountered, though he is... perplexing, to say the least," comments Countess Leisha, reflecting on his complex nature. "Mor is a man of distinguished integrity! Having met him just once, I am convinced that he is someone one can confidently turn their back to," declares Gwen, the leader of the Rose Rot, acknowledging his noble character. "If you're in search of the ideal neighbor, look no further than Hei Fan," recommends Alchemist Luna, suggesting his suitability for companionship. Yet, amidst these varied testimonies, a warning resonates, "Don't talk about that man!" indicating a mysterious, perhaps darker aspect of his persona that remains unexplored.

Before I begin a lengthy synopsis, let me stop you here. All characters in this story are purely fictional and any resemblance whether of name or description is purely coincidental. All of it is a creation of my sick imagination. ~~ Five times a day... A lot can be done five times a day... For some, a hobby... For some, work... For some, love... But for me, five times a day holds an entirely different meaning. Why? "Your son has a condition called Hyperspermia. He needs to ejaculate to relieve its conditions." That's why!!! ~~~ Hello, everyone. I'm Ero_writer_69. I had to abandon my first work due to a motorcycle injury which left me with no choice but to stop writing. But, while you lay in a bed for almost four months, a lot of new ideas come to mind. This is one of those ideas and I hope you guys like it as well. I still have trouble writing from my left hand so I might not be able to keep this novel up regularly but I will sure as hell do my best. Enough about this... Read up! .... .... Oh, and I'm not telling you what to expect. Just know that I hate NTR with my life and there won't be any of it in it. Other than that, read it to find out what's in it. As for art, I haven't really created a discord yet. I have commissioned a creator for some but I won't be able to provide them before 50-70 chapter, so don't ask. Or ask... for all I care.

-Where are you going Charles? -Somewhere better than here. -Why, we promised each other... -Hah, where am I? (Looks around) -What's all this? -Charles Wright is dead. "How is this possible, he was alive, why is all this so realistic?" (Cries and screams) -You're so young, why did this happen? said Charles' mother, hugging his body -What kind of school is this, can't you protect a child? She said in a loud voice, what were you into? (Wakes up and screams) -Ah I looked breathlessly, I was in the infirmary, I realized something after I screamed, if this is going to happen, I have to prevent this situation

This takes place in Japan, 2024. the young boy ren takamura is a weak and small boy who is a perfect target of the bullies. kenta yamazaki, a well-known bully(or not?) told him to do his Homework. not being able to, he is now under the hand of him. will he be able to handle the bullying or end it all?

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John, a 19-year-old orphan, grapples with life's harsh realities after being abandoned by his uncle. Despite his efforts, John is deemed talentless by the Francisco's family and is brutally cast out; left with nothing but memories of his stolen inheritance from his father and the pain of rejection. John contemplates ending his suffering but ultimately resolves to survive by wandering the unforgiving streets of Golden City. Living hand-to-mouth, John clings to the little cash he had managed to save before his parents' untimely demise. With grit and relentless determination, he becomes a street vendor, working day and night. It's now two years and John has amassed $5,000, gaining local fame as "Jonte," the resilient vendor whose story continues to inspire many. Fearing the resentment of the Francisco's family in the city, John decision to relocate and move to Greenland City in the eastern was no doubt. Thereafter, capitalizing $4000 on his first investment, who knew that John would receive a prompt with a congratulatory message that echoed in his mind with an irritating mechanical voice! [Congratulations for activating Ten Times Investment Rebate System.] Stunned, John listened as the voice continued... [The Host is entitled to exuberant rewards on any investment made.] Before John could fully grasp what was going on, another messages echoed in his mind severally one after the other. [Congratulations! The Host has received $40,000 Ten Times Investment Rebate applied. The Host can confirm in his personal account.] Immediately, his almost worn out Samsung phone wrang indicating a new message.{ Confirmed. You have received $40,000 from TTIRS.} John opened his mouth agape and his face shown with a hot smile. He quietly returned his phone in the pocket and lowered his head as new messages continued to echo in his mind. [Congratulations! The Host has earned a Honda motorcycle as a reward.] [ The Host rewarding rates will come in this order: Upon making an investment worth $4000 $20,000 $50,000 $100,0000 and above] [Congratulations! The Host will be equipped with driving skills upon any successful achievement.] John's life transforms in an instant, his mind swirling with possibilities and the promise of unimaginable wealth. Would John one day downfall the wealth record history of the Fransisco's family? Find the truth behind his parents demise? Fight for his position in the family for his inheritance before the court of law or focus on his life realities? Let us all join John our hero who is determined to showcase his life realities. *** Hello readers!! It's your favorite author here. I hope you all are enjoying my book, it's my first time writing so I hope you all take it easy with me and please be sure to correct me on anything I'm doing wrong. ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!! KINDLY SUPPORT MY OTHER WORK... 1. The Legendary Boxing System http://wbnv.in/a/09in4aK [it's here on webnovel]

God's Journey in a New Time is an epic journey into a boundless, multi-dimensional universe where power, knowledge, and existence itself are explored through the protagonist, Donovan. A figure blessed with the unique and invulnerable Nothingness Body, Donovan transcends typical notions of mortality and morality, embodying powers that defy even the most potent cosmic forces. Throughout the story, Donovan encounters powerful beings, such as ancient creators, who are bound by their creations yet are humbled by Donovan's absolute mastery over reality. Alongside allies and rivals, he faces challenges that unravel the very fabric of existence, revealing philosophical depths that question the nature of omnipotence, creation, and the true essence of the cosmos. Amidst cosmic battles, shattered universes, and philosophical revelations, Donovan’s journey is one of both discovery and dominance, bringing readers into a realm where power is only limited by imagination, and existence itself is both a gift and a challenge. In a world overseen by an entity called "The Absolute," Donovan’s actions reveal the beauty and terror of boundless potential, leaving characters and readers alike to wonder about the balance of creation and the cost of true transcendence. there is another novel. It is the second part of this novel. You can check it out if you want. https://www.webnovel.com/book/carrying-the-god's-will_27201832206995105

Prologue: A man like Travis Sinclair wants nothing more than a woman who matches his sexual prowess and is used to getting everything he wants. A cold-hearted billionaire with the presence of a Greek God, he lives by one rule — no love, no commitment. But when he comes across the hot and sexy Ayanna Davies, he knows she's trouble. Ayanna Davies isn’t looking for a relationship. She’s focused on her work and the financial security it brings. As a high end escort, her client is full of filthy rich men who are willing to pay handsomely for her services. But when Travis Sinclair becomes one of her clients, she begins twice about mixing work with pleasure. There’s something about Ayanna that captivates Travis. Something about her makes him want more than her body— he wants every piece of her.

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“Five… Four… Three… Two… One…” As the countdown towards the new year went on to the last second, Miles looked up to the sky, just as everybody else did. In the middle of the crowded street, Miles for once felt like he belonged. Being a teenage gamer, living with his parents, and trying to build a life as a streamer, he did not feel like leaving his room every day. But there, in the middle of that crowded street, with everyone around him paying attention to the sky, the countdown on the digital billboard, and mostly anything else but him., Miles felt like a ghost. A welcomed ghost, but a ghost, after all. With a smile on his unseen face, he looked up as the countdown reached one, and everybody sang in unison. ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR!” But Miles’ eyes widened as he watched in utter horror, and curiosity, even, hovering above him, a holographic screen with a few lines of text written in it. All around him, although he did not pay much attention to it, a few other people seemed to experience the same situation. [Updating home-world 39515’s version] [Version 20.25 update brings a lot of fun and games with the new and improved survival mode] [Do you want to convert your previous avatar to home-world 39515’s latest version?] [Yes] [No] “Survival… Mode” Miles’ lips quivered. Before he could think of anything else, though, the people around him began to scream…

[WARNING!] [May Contain Adult Scenes... ] A dimensional storm befell Earth, ripping through space in every country and creating paths to dimensional realms. Immortals, gods, demons, angels, and many other creatures from other dimensions came to Earth. However, all the mysterious dimensional realms was incredibly dangerous. Other people risk their lives to venture into the realms, but with my fast regeneration speed, I regenerate from all injuries an instant! A rare relic with 0.01 percent chance at dropping? I will regenerate a clone and make it grind until it drops! ... Forced into dual cultivation by the very woman he loathe, Tyrion took absolute and infinite advantage of it. Reincarnating into the body of a recruit that died during the entrance examination. Methuselah Tyrion woke up into an unknown future/past. [DING!] [God-Level Healing Factor System Activated] [First Level: Peak-human Regeneration: Host would be able to regenerate lost limbs or even massive chunks of their bodies, but usually cannot survive complete brain destruction and will not survive decapitation or being rendered to bits.] [Second Level: Super Enhanced Regeneration: Host would be able to recreate and posses multiple organs such as extra brains, hearts and liver in one body.] [Third Level: Supernatural Regeneration: Host would be able to regenerate multiple body parts and finally be able to create clones!] ... [Tenth Level: ??? ??? ??? ] With a system that awakened and evolved his innate bloodline. He could heal and regenerate, 10,000 times than a normal person in a world stormed by dimensional beasts. [DING!] [Dual cultivation successful] [True Ancient Crimson Dragon Bloodline Inherited!] ... [50 power stones = 1 Extra chapter] [200 Power stones = 2 Extra chapters] [500 power stones = Extra chapters] ... [Gift= Name as Side Character ] ... Comment, review and share. It's the true source of every writer's motivation!

The love story of Crecyda and Renner unfolds amidst familial pressure and complex emotions. The visit of Durado Marvin and his harsh attitude towards Renner reveal the conflicts and estrangement within the family. Renner is expelled from military school due to cheating, plunging their relationship into a difficult situation. However, after a heated argument and reflection, Renner and Crecyda decide to leave their sorrowful place and start a new life. While reminiscing about the past, they also grapple with complicated feelings towards Durado, but ultimately choose to let go of everything and seek new freedom and hope.

Ryan loses his sister in accident, however due to supernatural circumstances he wakes up in an Parallel World before the death of his sister. But before meeting his sister the Zombie Outbreak broke all over the world... After killing 10 zombies, Ryan activated the Apocalypse Overlord System. Doesn't this force him to conquer the world and start his own ideal country? So, Ryan conquered all the way, starting from A City, and embarked on the path of a Apocalypse overlord. Want to survive? Call me master first. No matter you are a high-ranking official, a celebrity singer, a policewoman, or a socialite, you are just under the rule of Ryan. If you want to survive, just be a good girl...

Lane, when he was young, accidentally swallowed the memories of a transmigrator. Later, he joined the knight order and became the leader of the "Dark Corrosion" Knight Order. After the duties of the knight order were completed, Lane happened to receive the news that his adoptive father was seriously ill. After seeing his adoptive father for the last time, Lane took over his adoptive father's job according to his will. But... the job of his adoptive father turned out to be the personal butler of a young loli miss? Nainali Yaxi, nine years old, the daughter of a count. Although this blonde young miss was very cute, she was a little arrogant. Thus, the daily story of a top knight who transformed into a personal butler and a proud and withdrawn loli young miss began.

Harley Davis was your average coffee-slinging comic book nerd living a perfectly ordinary life in Miami—until he fell asleep reading his favorite Deadpool comic and woke up in a grimy New York City apartment. His prized comic? Still with him. His normal life? Gone. And his new reality? Let’s just say it feels suspiciously like a Marvel crossover event gone horribly wrong. When Wolverine shows up claiming Harley’s comic has broken the multiverse and Deadpool bursts in with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, Harley’s life takes a turn for the absurd. Suddenly, he’s not just a barista; he’s the unwitting center of a cosmic calamity involving malfunctioning dimensions, bickering superheroes, and a fourth wall that’s practically in shambles. Armed with his encyclopedic knowledge of Marvel lore, a knack for sarcastic banter, and a growing suspicion that Deadpool is enjoying this way too much, Harley must navigate a chaotic multiverse filled with quirky allies, terrifying foes, and plot twists that could rival any comic book. Can a regular guy with zero powers survive a world where the rules of reality bend like rubber? Or will Harley’s journey end in a disaster big enough to wipe out the entire multiverse? One thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a wild, laugh-out-loud ride through a story that blurs the line between fandom and reality.

Have you ever wonder: what could be achieved with a multiplier of tens of billions? [Ding!] You obtain various currencies, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your wealth increases 10 billion-fold. [Ding! You acquire new techniques, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your technique evolves into a more powerful version.] [Ding! You collect various pets, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your pets multiply by 10 billion.] [Ding!You are attacked, but with your defense fully maxed out in your current realm, all attacks at the same level are completely ignored.] [Ding! You practice diligently, and with a ten billion-fold increase, your cultivation instantly reaches the highest level of your current realm.] ... As Li Taixing continued his journey of cultivating immortality, he realized that the multiplier of ten billion didn't just apply to objects—it applied to himself and his pets as well. Slowly, he discovered that anything could be multiplied, from as little as one time to as much as ten billion times, all under his control.

Mature Content Alert! Rated 18+: Restricted to Mature Audiences Only "Warning: Mature themes, explicit content, and graphic violence. Reader discretion advised." "I want you to stay, Kae," Kaidën whispered, his warm breath dancing across her skin. "I want to own you, to possess you, to make you mine." Kalliope "Kae" Blackwood's life was turned upside down when she met Kaidën Vex, the cold Mafia Lord after a one night stand. Their whirlwind romance was filled with passion and danger, but Kae couldn't resist Kaidën's charms. But it was a forbidden love, as Kae's father was working for a rival mafia, not to mention that Kaidën's past was filled with tragedy. The more caught up in that dangerous world of organized crime she became, the more Kae found herself caught in a sea of lies and betrayal. Can the love between Kae and Kaidën be strong enough to overcome the secrets and lies that are coming between them? Will they be able to trust each other when the stakes are high, and the consequences deadly

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Windi Featherwing and Sowema embark on a journey together to search for the missing druid Oyi Nightsong and the Purification Box he carried. They encounter various challenges along the way, including attacks by ogres, the appearance of a mysterious orc, and the revelation that Oyi has turned into a monster. Ultimately, they team up with the orc to defeat the corrupted Oyi and deal with his remains. Before parting ways, Windi and Sowema discuss their futures, each harboring concerns as they set off on different paths.

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【Female Disguise as Male + Strong Female Lead + No Romance + Unrequited Love + Post-Apocalyptic + System】 Ordinary college student Abby, while working a part-time job, was taken away by a criminal who broke into her home to rob. When she opened her eyes again, she was in a post-apocalyptic world?! Xiao Qi: "Actually, I am a guidance system, it's just that I didn't pay attention, maybe, perhaps there was an accident, and that's why I sent you to the post-apocalyptic world." Abby: "??? Does your boss know how unreliable you are?" Being tricked by her unreliable system, Abby, in order to end the post-apocalyptic world and go home sooner, began to work hard to chop zombies, and incidentally collected favorability from various male and female gods, leading a life of being a top player. Huh? Without noticing, how did she become the highest combat power? Hey? Why do her good comrades look at her with increasingly strange eyes?