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This story is about kori kyū a 16 year old, high schooler. she gets teleported to another world and has to do a troublesome job to go back to her realm. what do you think, will she be able to sleep on her bed once again?

"M... Marissa! São meus filhos?" Os olhos de Rafael não se desviavam do rosto adorável das crianças. "Não, Rafael. Eles não são," disse Marissa com um sorriso falso, "Eles não são seus. Lembra?" ela piscou os cílios de maneira bem dramática, "Nunca fomos casados!" A irmã mais velha de Marissa Aaron, Valerie Aaron, abandonou seu namorado cego no dia do casamento e fugiu. Para salvar a aparência, a família de Merissa implorou para que ela se casasse com Raphael Sinclair. A ironia? Ela não podia dizer ao seu marido cego que não era Valerie, mas sim Marissa Aaron. No dia da bem-sucedida cirurgia de olhos de Raphael, Marissa ficou sabendo que Valerie havia voltado para tomar seu lugar de direito como nora dos Sinclair. Marissa tentou explicar ao marido que era ela quem havia se casado com ele, mas ele não acreditou. Em vez de tentar mais convencê-lo, a desolada Merissa decidiu deixar a cidade sem contar seu segredo. Raphael Sinclair era a clássica definição de galã e o único herdeiro do Grupo Sinclair de Indústrias. O que ele faria ao descobrir que todo esse tempo a mulher que lhe ofereceu amor e seu corpo não era Valerie, mas sim sua irmã mais nova Marissa Aaron? Como ele reagiria ao saber que era o pai dos bebês que Marissa estava esperando? Ele iria atrás de Marissa e reconquistaria seu amor? E a pergunta de um milhão de dólares! Marissa seria capaz de perdoá-lo e amá-lo novamente?

When Allen Zhang opened my eyes, he found himself on the free air of the West Coast. He became a city explorer. He started off with no dog, no identity, not even a tent. Fortunately, he gained a daily intelligence system and made many like-minded friends. [Daily Intelligence: At the club on 134 Hopson Street, there are a large number of recyclable cans and clear beverage bottles in the green trash bin in the alley.] [Daily Intelligence: In the red trash can on 96 Eito Street, there are unfinished burgers and 7 fresh flowers, as well as an unopened bottle of Pinot Noir red wine.] [Daily Intelligence: Your good neighbor Jesse has a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $5000 in their tent!] [Daily Intelligence: Mike's junkyard is selling a 1976 GMC camper van that has been parked in the suburbs for twenty years for a low price of $200. Details: At the Old Pick Garage, there is someone who can fix it.] Fxxk!! Life has turned into a ridiculous scavenger game. Allen Zhang decides to start leveling up from the streets of the novice village, striving for a better tomorrow.

—Pillo, voy a salir a hacer algo, así que ya no puedo cuidarte más. Puedes bajar de la montaña y divertirte. Pero si no encuentras a alguien que coincida con tu Cuerpo Innato de Yang Puro en tres años, ¡estás acabado! —Estas fueron las últimas palabras que el anciano, que era el maestro de Yang Luo, le lanzó antes de desaparecer. Mientras tanto, habiendo dominado la mayoría de las habilidades de su maestro, Yang Luo bajó de la montaña y dio su primer paso en la civilización por primera vez en años. Con sus inigualables habilidades médicas y artes marciales, se embarca en un viaje, haciendo nuevos aliados y aplastando a todos los enemigos que se interponen en su camino, mientras intenta resolver su constitución de Cuerpo Innato de Yang Puro y cultivarse hasta la cima del mundo!

In 1919, Donnie's soul traversed into the United States. To start off, Donnie, just a soldier who had recently stepped down from the battlefields of World War I, was framed by his superior. Before the Prohibition era began, he took over a bar in Atlantic City. With the perspective of a transmigrator and ruthless tactics, he gradually became the largest bootlegger in America. In the roaring twenties, Donnie delved into bootlegging, ran beauty pageants, built his career, and stormed Wall Street. Decades later, when people studied modern American history, they found that the name 'Donnie Block' was one they simply could not ignore!!!

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Song Huanyan had her fiancé stolen by her own cousin. Then, she drowned her sorrows in a bar... When she woke up, lying beside her was the younger brother of her former fiancé. "Consider last night's events as you paying off your brother's debt," Song Huanyan said. "What debt?" Yun Jianchen asked. Song Huanyan, "An emotional debt." Yun Jianchen, "..." Song Huanyan, "Ever heard the saying, 'A brother's debts are paid by his sibling'?" Yun Jianchen, "..."

Trapped in a locked concrete room with no memory, Lukas awakens to a chilling note: “You have 24 hours to confess.” A raspy voice from a rusted speaker delivers cryptic clues every hour, each one unraveling a dark past he can’t fully grasp—blood-stained hands, a river’s edge, and the faint echo of a scream. Amid the chaos of his fractured mind, one name shines through the fog: Raisa, a woman tied to him by love, betrayal, or something far worse. As glimpses of her warmth clash with visions of violence, Lukas struggles to piece together the truth. Is he a victim, a killer, or a pawn in a game he doesn’t understand? With time slipping away, the line between guilt and innocence blurs, and the final confession may leave more questions than answers—about Raisa, about himself, and about the door that waits beyond the 24th hour.

Global changes have occurred, the world has turned into a game, and strange monsters are raging all over the world. To become stronger and to resist disasters. Everyone is changing classes and moving up their ranks like crazy. Some people become wizards in their first transformation, while others become professional thunder warriors in their second transformation. But Ling Zhan did the opposite. First, he chose a non-professional class and added the blue bar to all attribute points. “It's crazy. I don't have a class. All I have are low-level skills before I change classes. How can I fight in the later stages? What's the use of the blue bars? It can't increase combat effectiveness. It's really funny...” However, when the battle occurs, Level 3 Thunder Warrior: “I'm shocked, non-professionals are so strong?” A certain third-level Elf Queen: “Infinite blue bars, invincible in one-on-one combat, No. 1 in team battles, how can we fight like this?”

In the year 2025, Ankush Halder, a struggling mechanical engineering student at Jadavpur University, finds himself at a crossroads. With three backlogs and placement season looming, his future looks bleak. But when he wakes up one morning, he is no longer in the world he once knew. Instead, he has transmigrated five years into the past, to a version of Earth where the world underwent a monumental shift in 1950—an interdimensional invasion that expanded the planet 100 times in size, dividing nations with ferocious monster-infested forests and forcing humanity into an era of magic, dungeons, and awakened abilities. Now an 18-year-old high school student in this altered timeline, Ankush must navigate a society where power is everything, and one’s talent and attributes determine their fate. With the Awakening Exam as the first major hurdle, he quickly realizes the fundamental shift in human intelligence and education. The system that once rewarded hard work is now rigged against the weak, with the wealthy hoarding resources, attribute-enhancing fruits, and talents to dominate the playing field. Armed with the knowledge of his previous life and an engineer’s analytical mind, Ankush refuses to be just another powerless commoner. In the Pre-Awakening Exam, he surpasses all limits, answering 600 questions—an unheard-of feat—but is expelled before anyone learns of his achievement. Branded as an average failure, he now enters the Awakening Dungeon, where he must forge his own path, unlock his true profession, and rise beyond the limitations of the system itself. Will his knowledge from modern engineering and science give him an edge in this magic-infused world? Can he survive in a world where power is dictated by talent and bloodline? In a world where monsters, dungeons, and professions determine one's fate, Ankush Halder is ready to change the game.

Han Donghyun, a ruthless multi-billionaire, raised his five children with the belief that freedom of choice came with the responsibility to face the consequences of their actions. His family is fragmented, with each child following a distinct path in life. His eldest son, Han Jae Soo, disappeared after his mother's death, leaving home never to return. The other children have risen to prominence in their respective fields: Han Taejin is the CEO of Vera Cosmetics, Han Jihyun owns a popular food chain, Kang Saeri is a top actress, and Han Sungjun, the youngest, was once a celebrated Olympic athlete. But at 18, he mysteriously vanished before a major competition in Moscow. Now, 15 years later, Sungjun has transformed into the leader of the Global Underworld, Pavel, and the founder of Egmor Group, a private tech empire valued at 500 billion dollars. To the public, he is merely a legal consultant for Egmor, but behind the scenes, he has a morally complex identity. From rigging elections in the developed countries to providing life-saving medical supplies to war-torn countries, Pavel had a hand in all. Upon hearing of his father's death, Sungjun returns home, reuniting with his siblings and taking on the role of a manager for his sister Saeri while secretly solving the family's problems from the shadows. Meanwhile, a covert organization relentlessly hunts for the Quantum AGI chip he possesses in his bionic eye—an incredibly powerful technology that could make the world dance in his hands.

Chen Huaian's Story (Modern World) Single HeroineInnovative ConceptVirtual Companion + Pay-to-Enhance "I'm Chen Huaian, terminally ill with stage IV cancer. These final days found me obsessed with *Eternal Companion* - a VR girlfriend simulator. I emptied my savings buying her cultivation manuals^3 and magical artifacts through in-game microtransactions^2. Though bankrupt, I smiled watching her pixelated form flourish... until the day she gifted me a Nine Revolutions Golden Core Pill. When the glowing elixir materialized in my palm, I realized - this was never just a game. My digital darling might hold the key to cheating death itself." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Li Qingran's Story (Cultivation World) Fallen ImmortalWorld Fusion CrisisReverse Harem Potential "I'm Li Qingran - disgraced prodigy stripped of cultivation^3, left to rot in a thatched hut. When death seemed certain, an anonymous benefactor began transmitting divine energy through my jade slip. Under their guidance, I rebuilt my spiritual roots^3 and ascended as Cangyun Realm's Sword Sovereign. Now cosmic forces conspire to merge our dying world with an emerging spirit-rich dimension^1. Even celestials face annihilation in this coming convergence. I'll scour the nine heavens to find my mysterious patron. They saved my dao - I'll shield their mortal form through the apocalypse... and claim them as dual cultivation partner!"

[WARNING: R18!!!] "Either you love me or you hate me. It doesn't matter because you will end up with me. You would always end up with me, Maximus D'Arco." She plastered a wicked smile as she responded to his cold, hard stare that she knew he was trying not to strangle her. He wouldn't because he was such a gentleman not to hurt her physically. But emotionally? Well...that was a whole other matter. ------------- Aurora Fontalva, an arrogant heiress of the Stellare Creations. She had everything in life, except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. He's her childhood crush and turned first love when they grew up. But how can she make him love her if he has someone else already? A girlfriend he loves. But that doesn’t matter, for she’s willing to do everything to have him. Maximus D’Arco. One of the EcoSource princes. He’s almost the perfect son and has a princely personality. Except that he had a secret girlfriend hidden from everyone. When Aurora found out, everything turned upside down. The woman even blackmailed him to marry her or his girlfriend would suffer. She wanted him to love her. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care what he wants, let alone about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? --------------- AN: This is a bit of a slow-burn romance with detailed emotions. This novel isn't your typical lovey-dovey story. It tackles twisted love and lust, toxicity, and angst. There could be sensitive cases. You've been warned. And lastly, sexy scenes.

This story unfolds during the later stages of World War II, where a man, scarred by the horrors of war, finally grasps the profound and harsh realities of the world. In this world, those at the top laugh and celebrate, while those at the bottom sacrifice their lives in futile conflicts driven by pride and meaningless ambition. A modern soul transmigrates and fuses with the original soul of a body, creating a unique and extraordinary existence. To some, he is a villain; to others, a madman. In a world steeped in cruelty, this man, determined to secure a place among the decision-makers, struggles to break free from the ranks of those powerless to control their fate. To achieve his goal, he resolves to shatter the chains of law, then the chains of morality, and finally the chains of mediocrity.

A reunion of old friends turns into a drunken plea for help as a suddenly homeless and helpless Sarah begs for shelter, and says she will do anything....which leads to the signing of a strange contract. Genre: Romance | Lesbian Fiction | UPDATE: Early release chapters on Patreon. EBook: https://a.co/d/04fe0ssb Patreon: https://patreon.com/NightKitten

After her father was brutally murdered,Kaira Zenya became consumed by a burning desire for revenge. She was convinced that the youngest king of Yusari Kingdom,king Letuka was responsible for her father’s demise. Kaira planned to destroy the king’s life by feeding him a slow poison that will take his life after consuming in ten times,The king just have to consume the poison for that calculated period of time. But when unexpected secrets and lies began to surface,Kaira began to question the innocence of the King. And as the truth slowly uncovered,Kaira realized that she was targeting the wrong person for her revenge, by putting the king’s life at risk. would the king ever find out about Kaira’s plot? would the King take the complete dosage of the poison before the truth unveiled?.

Right in the middle of the 21st century One world gets a mysterious blessing, namely the job system, the job system is arranged according to each person's dreams, usually the job system will be obtained when they are 11 years old, there are lots of jobs that can be obtained, especially according to their respective fields, but there is something strange about Glenn, who is 16 years old, he doesn't get the job system, this is probably because Glenn doesn't have any dreams at all, he just wants to continue living, maybe that's his dream, but when suddenly the world starts to become chaotic, system damage appears which causes riots, where many strange jobs appear, such as wizards and others, some of the group are unjust people. Very evil at that time, normal jobs were no longer needed. Everyone was treated like animals, including Glenn, who didn't have a job at all. When chaos struck, Glenn was attacked using a crowbars, he almost died, but fortunately he was still alive. This incident caused a strange case. Glenn suddenly got a job system, but it wasn't just ordinary, he got a jobmania system.

What happens when a 20-year-old ordinary young man transmigrates into America with a daily sign-in system, that gives rewards from most insignificant things like chewing gums, noodles to priceless things like shares of top companies, talents, future news etc... Follow how this young man slowly but step by step conquers the...... “Maate! Wait, stop, stop, time out, time out. My goal is to live a leisurely and carefree life. Why should I do the thankless job of conquering the world? Shouldn't I spend that time flirting around with beauties or trying new foods and cultures? “ “In my last life, I died as a single dog, and in this life, I finally became a rich 2nd generation and got a system, shouldn't I enjoy it? “ Shut up! Stop him, and make him shut up! ahem… so, where we were… Yes! But can he truly achieve his dream of a carefree life amidst the treacherous world of business with high-stakes investment and the dazzling entertainment industry? Witness his rise to legendary status, as he becomes a godfather of investment and a titan of entertainment. He only wanted a carefree life, but how did he end up as the most powerful and richest man in the world? Author's Note: This is a slice of life, wish-fulfillment novel with a logical, step-by-step progression. Every event and reward follow a realistic flow, set in an alternate Earth free from racism, nationalism, gods, or aliens. No over-the-top cheats—just strategy, ambition, and the power of the right decisions. Join the journey. Because once you start, you won’t be able to stop.

Everyone thought systems granted unlimited power… But what if yours requires donations?! The protagonist reincarnates into his favorite novel. He thought living in this world would be a dream come true… but there’s one huge problem. Every single one of his abilities is locked behind a system store! Want a fireball? 100 system points. Want a legendary sword? 1000 points or 9.99$ in gold coins! To make things worse, he’s been reborn into the poorest noble family. No money, no influence, and a system that demands currency! There are only two ways to earn it: completing dangerous quests or exchanging in-world money… at a humiliating conversion rate. While other heroes gain strength for free, he’s stuck watching ads, grinding impossible missions, and searching for loopholes just to survive. But what if he finds a way to cheat the system? What if he builds an empire to buy power like a true business tycoon? Welcome to the most unfair and ruthless world, where the protagonist must either get rich or suffer in eternal free-to-play hell! "System: Congratulations! You don’t have enough currency to purchase a basic skill. Would you like to take a loan?" — E.T Hello, Dear readers, its my second novel. btw, i will start working hard to make it good and readable

A strange anomaly struck Earth, plunging the world into chaos. After a moment of darkness, every living being underwent terrifying mutations—humans, animals, plants, even microbes—no one was spared. Adam, a young man who had just been fired from his job, already felt life was unfair. But on the worst day of his life, the world decided to collapse. Amidst the devastation, a miracle occurred. The Job Creation System suddenly fused with his body, offering a way out of despair. But that wasn’t the only blessing he received. When he opened the Evolution Chest, Adam obtained something that not even the strongest mutants or new world rulers could imagine—Evolution Gene: Microbe King - Legendary. Complete control over all microbes in the universe. Now, survival is no longer his only goal. With his system, an army of microbes, and the power to build a new civilization in the midst of the apocalypse, Adam is ready to reshape the world. "Money? Power? Life? They’re all mine. If you want to survive—work for me!" But great power comes with great consequences. Will Adam master his system and evolution, or will he become a monster beyond control?

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The story of ten magnificent beings. Merged and living in the same world. Despite their big differences and history. Samuel took the initiative to lead their team for a common purpose. And they are the first ever unity that came from both sides, either from evil or good. In this story, you will find how they will relate to and learn each other's culture. ᴅᴀᴛᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ: 09/03/22

Eighteen-year-old Luv ordinary life shatters when a brutal alien invasion descends, turning his world into chaos. He witnesses his mother's horrific death at the hands of the invaders, a trauma that leaves him reeling. Forced to flee, he joins terrified survivors in a cold, damp bunker, surrounded by the silent cries of traumatized children. The world he knew is gone, replaced by a terrifying new reality of alien destruction. He must now navigate this nightmare, grappling with grief and fear, as humanity faces an overwhelming threat.

"The world underwent a mutation that year. The game world appeared in reality and various disasters started to ravage the world. To resist all of this, everyone had to plan for their job choice, manically level up, and strive to become stronger. There were mages, warriors, knights, and summoners—over 100 different kinds of jobs. This was a job that a person would be stuck with his entire life. Thus, everyone chose cautiously. Out of this dazzling array of jobs, Moses picked Knight—which had the most average ability value—to be his job. At the same time, he also awakened the Hundredfold Increase System. ""Ding! Detected that the host learned Shielding. The skill has become Absolute Defense after the hundredfold increase!"" ""Ding! Detected that the host learned Defensive Domain. The skill has become No Damage Domain after the hundredfold increase!"" At the same time, Moses also discovered that his job could evolve infinitely! ""Ding! Detected that the host's Knight job has met the conditions for a hundredfold increase. The job has become Great Knight... Paladin... Impregnable Fortress!"

Su Chen transmigrated to a parallel world and inherited a funeral company. To his surprise, he awakened the God-tier Funeral System because of it. Regardless of whether a person wanted to leave behind a legendary tale in the world, or they wanted to create a mysterious and extraordinary history so that others would suspect that they were bigwigs, they could do so through Su Chen’s funeral company. [With only 99 Yuan, I will appear personally at your funeral with a black tuxedo. With a black umbrella in my hand, I will silently observe the entire funeral.] [With 10,000 Yuan, there will be 100 men in black at your funeral. A Maybach will drive through your funeral and an old man, dressed in a Chinese tunic suit, will bow and put flowers on your tombstone. He will then leave with a stern expression.] [With 100,000 Yuan, 3000 men in black will appear at your funeral with black umbrellas. It will be a gray and drizzly day. A military helicopter will circle the sky. Three old men dressed in black Chinese tunic suits, and two teary women, will pay their respects at your tombstone.] … [With 10 billion Yuan, your funeral will be broadcast to the public via Livestream. The heavens and the earth will shake while your coffin is carried to its final destination by nine dragons. The entire world will dim! All the world leaders will kneel and bow before your grave. Bizarre phenomena will appear in the sky while dark clouds will loom over the vast space. All the stars in the sky shall decorate your tombstone while the sun and the moon bid farewell to you.] [The company can fulfill all kinds of requests as long as you pay us enough.] [Place an order now and you will have a mysterious past immediately.]

Become famous early, make money early, and enjoy the joy of life in America with both fame and fortune. The Great America, Hollywood, business warfare, entertainment industry, celebrities and movies… "Do you know what my favorite movie is?" "The Wolf of Wall Street?" "Yes, these sentences are really amazing!!" 【The world of investing can be a jungle. Bulls. Bears. Danger at every turn】 【I'm talking about normal people, working-class, everyday people. Everyone wants to get rich. Am I crazy? There's no such fuckin' thing as an Amish Buddhist】 【Are you behind on your credit card bills? Good! Pick up the phone and start dialing! Is your landlord ready to evict you? Good! Pick up the phone and start dialing! Does your girlfriend think you're a fucking worthless loser? Good! Pick up the phone and start dialing! I want you to deal with your problems by becoming rich! All you have to do today is pick up that phone and speak the words that I have taught you. And I will make you richer than the most powerful CEO in the United States of fucking America!!!】

When justice fails, vengeance takes its place. After his daughter Vanessa suffers a tragic fate at the hands of those she trusted, Horris turns to the one thing more powerful than the law—something ancient, something forbidden. With a single curse, he condemns the world to a slow, merciless death. No one is spared. A nameless plague spreads, twisting flesh, corrupting minds, and reducing order to chaos. As civilization crumbles, the truth becomes clear: this is no ordinary disease. It is retribution. And in a world where the guilty walk free, no one is truly innocent. ... Hours Later… Darius arrived at the hospital, and what he saw terrified him. Dozens of people lay writhing in agony, blood gushing from every opening in their bodies. Reporters, paramedics, and police officers surrounded the area, trying to make sense of the outbreak. “We’re here live at Stanbridge National Hospital, where it appears a deadly disease has broken out,” a reporter said, speaking into the camera. “Symptoms include uncontrollable screaming and severe bleeding from the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.” Darius’ heart pounded. His mind kept flashing back to Horris’ curse. The Doombringer. He scanned the scene and finally spotted Betty, sitting in an ambulance. Stephan lay unconscious on a stretcher beside her. He rushed forward, but the paramedics blocked his path. “That’s my wife!” he protested. “I need to see if she’s okay!” “Sir, now’s not the time,” a paramedic said. “There’s an outbreak, and we have no idea how it spreads. For your safety—and for everyone else’s—we advise you to leave immediately.” “Please, I have to see them,” Darius begged. Before the paramedic could respond, Darius noticed something crawling on the man’s shoulder. “There’s something on you—” The paramedic turned his head—just as the worm leaped onto his neck. The second it burrowed into his skin, the man’s body seized up. A strangled scream tore from his lips as blood exploded from his eyes, mouth, and nose. Darius staggered back in horror. Everywhere he looked, people were screaming. Even the reporter who had been live was now convulsing on the ground, her camera abandoned beside her. A single word echoed in Darius’ mind. Doombringer.

"THE WORLD IS GOING TO END IN THE NEXT 1 HOUR." That’s it. No explanations. No solutions. Just a death sentence for the entire planet. And with those words, the world went mad. Screams filled the streets. Cars crashed, fires raged, prayers turned into sobs. People begged, fought, held onto the ones they loved—while others ran, desperate for one last chance to be with the person that mattered most. Karan was in Lonavala. Supriya was in Mumbai. Two hours apart. But they had only one. The roads were jammed, the world was falling apart, but he didn’t care. He had to get to her. If it meant running until his legs gave out, stealing a bike, dodging through riots and flames—so be it. He just wanted to see her. One last time. And Supriya? She wasn’t going to wait. If he was running to her, she would run to him. Even if it was impossible. Even if time was against them. They weren’t trying to escape the end. They weren’t trying to survive. They just wanted to reach each other. To hold each other. Just once. Before everything disappeared. One hour. A dying world. Two people fighting against time itself. Will they make it? Or will the end come before they do? The countdown has begun.