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In a world where ancient bloodlines shape destiny, where warships clash across galaxies, and where deities rise from faith and power, strength is the only law. Follow the journey of Arthur—for all intents and purposes, an abandoned baby found and raised by a humble craftsman in Nexus, the great trade city bridging multiple universes. What mysteries surround his birth? Will he be able to stand firm in the face of unimaginable adversities and carve out a name for himself in a cosmos ruled by the mighty?

[Traditional Supernatural + Unconventional Trading + Tales of Evil Objects] This is a peculiar pawnshop that specializes in acquiring objects of special value with dark and malevolent origins! Coins from the mouths of the dead, executioner's blades, grave mushrooms, flesh-reishi, Kunlun fetuses......evil objects can harm as well as help! With the touch of the pawnshop's hands, evil can be transformed into treasure! Promotion and wealth, disaster relief, even defying fate and changing destiny! Things are not inherently good or bad; it is only human desire that is never satisfied...... On certain late nights, this pawnshop is frequented by many strange and eerie customers......

Heroes are divine beings that are not only powerful themselves, but able to augment the troops they lead with greater power. "Heroic Genesis", a world-class online game developed by the United States, China, the European Union, Russia, India, Japan, and South Korea combines fantasy, adventure, war, trade, territory construction, navigation, sports, and leisure. Every gamer in the world is fanatical about it, and the top gamers in various countries shine on the stage of the national wars. Dafei, a former internet addiction treatment expert, sees the infinite business opportunities available in Hero Genesis after quitting gaming for many years and joins the game with the aim of becoming a professional player. The whole world is filled with positive energy because of him.

This was the great era of vast warships and the Star River, a time when the multi-universe was shattered and countless Cosmic Fragments were scattered across the void, forming the boundless Shattered Starry Sea. Immortal Domain Dao soldiers, mechanical gods, golden giants, wizard Dominators... An endless array of strange civilizations. Starry Sea Oddity, Genetic Potions, exoskeletal armors, Floating Land Origin... Treasures that could be found everywhere. Spectral Shuttle, Spectral Airship, Spectral Warship, Escort Ships, Battleships, Star-Annihilating Starships, hyperdimensional mother ships... The clearly stratified Xinhuo warships. Song Chi held a Zhu Tian Ruins Market in his hand and engaged in interstellar trade with the countless peoples of the Starry Sea. What? Titanium Crystals are worthless in your Star Domain? I'll take them all, damn it, this is a strategic resource! You call this a chunk of iron? This is Mixed Elemental Copper, the ultimate Enhancement resource! Ordinary ship cannon? Isn't this a golden Star-Annihilating Cannon? Quick... I'll buy it! ... Stretching across the stars, starting from the flame of human civilization.

Good news! The game is up and running! Bad news, while other players play the game, I get played by the game. Bai E had reserved "Galaxy Online" only to find himself turned into cannon fodder artificial human within the game world. High-dimensional demons, endless swarms of insects, the crisis of intelligent machinery... Universal pests running rampant, and Bai E even has to face a fourth catastrophe—players. Confronted with these things, even the soul won't find peace after death. Finding a place to bury oneself first seems like the most prudent way to die. Wait, what's this? 【Lucky Strike: Tenfold critical hit, maxed drop rate, a single strike for 999! Current charge: 100/100 (Note: Equipment depends entirely on drops, free trade for all.)】 Bai E: "Initially, I refused to struggle for survival in this crisis-filled Galaxy World, but then I gave it a try, wow! The drop rate is really high!" (PS: Players who have been cut by the leek can also have a process they are passionate about. Come play a game, protagonists, players, us...) ```

A remote research station on Enceladus is invaded by a colossal and terrifying creature from the void. Lyra, a crew member, is the first to encounter and fall victim to the creature during an EVA. When the creature breaches the station, brutally killing the remaining crew. The arrival of the Martian trade vessel, the Martian Dawn, introduces a new group of characters to the horror. They quickly encounter the creature, and suffer losses. Finn, a lone survivor from the station's crew, emerges, leaving the remaining survivors with his possibly vital knowledge of what happened. The story establishes a terrifying creature, and the immediate danger it presents.

"Only in the chaos of war, will we thrive in bodies of steel..." In a future where humanity traded flesh for silicon salvation, the POLARIS archive was meant to be eternity—a digital Eden where war-torn souls fused into a timeless collective consciousness. But eternity, it turns out, has a glitch. By 135 ACE, whispers ripple through the void: entire sectors of POLARIS are going dark. Energy reserves bleed dry. Data streams fracture into echoes of their former selves. The survivors—now more code than human—splinter into warring factions, scavenging the corpse of the physical world through hulking VANGUARDs, ancient machines that once terraformed dead worlds. In this decaying paradox of unity and chaos, survival belongs to those who manipulate the shadows… Kagiro thrives in those shadows. A broker of secrets and stolen energy, he trades in the desperation of others, weaving alliances with mercenary AIs and data-pirates. His endgame? To claw his way to the heart of POLARIS, where the last flicker of power lies hidden. But ambition blinds him to the cyan-haired specter on his trail—a girl forged from the archive’s collapse, armed with a vendetta no algorithm can predict. She knows what broke POLARIS. She knows what Kagiro wants. And she’ll burn every sector to ash to bury the truth. =========================================== Cover Artist Credit: KU P.S: This is my first story so please be patient. Criticisms and feedbacks are all welcomed, but please be constructive and well reasoned. This novel will also be posted on Scribble Hub.

A decorated Air Force pilot, 34 years old, meets an untimely demise—only to awaken in a war-torn fantasy medieval world. Now inhabiting the body of Mechal, the second son of a baron, he finds himself recovering from a near-fatal injury orchestrated by his own elder brother. But while the old Mechal might have been consumed by reckless fury, the new Mechal is different—calculating, patient, and ready to play the long game. When a rebellion unexpectedly shakes the kingdom, Mechal seizes the opportunity to carve his place in history. With a sharp mind, battlefield tactics, and an understanding of human nature, he navigates the treacherous world of nobility, rising from an overlooked second son to a powerful force. Through cunning strategy and ruthless ambition, he secures victories, earns a title, and claims land of his own—laying the foundation for a rule unlike any other. But the world of nobility is a den of vipers. Political intrigue, backstabbing aristocrats, kingdom-wide conflicts, and the ever-present shadow of war loom over him. As he builds his domain, he must outmaneuver rivals, forge alliances, and solidify his power—because in this world, only the strong survive. Inspired by the noble struggles of the Holy Roman Empire, this story weaves war, politics, trade, and ambition into a gripping tale of power and strategy. Watch as an upstart reshapes the fate of a kingdom, one calculated move at a time.

In a gaslit city where time is currency and memories are traded like coins, Linden Hawthorn, a reclusive archivist, inherits a broken pocket watch and a blood-stained journal after his father vanishes. The watch doesn’t tick—it feeds. With every cryptic vision it offers, it devours fragments of Linden’s past: the scent of his father’s pipe smoke, his sister’s voice, even the reason he began his search. The journal leads him to a drowned barge filled with corpses clutching coins from the future, a porcelain doll that whispers of a faceless figure called the Woundless Man, and a hidden underworld where aristocrats trade seconds of life and cultists worship gears instead of gods. As Linden uncovers his father’s sins—a legacy of stolen time and mechanized horrors—he must decide what he’s willing to lose: his memories, his morality, or his very soul. But the watch hungers, and the shadowy Tockmen who pull its strings demand payment in blood. Time is running out. And it’s taking Linden with it.

In an unexpected accident, Davis Allen had lost his legs, his freedom and his position as the heir of the Allen family. His life became lonely and frozen but a forced union With Jessica Brown became a turning point.... Jessica Brown, an unloved and unwanted daughter is traded to marry a crippled in place of her half sister and the future of the company while the perpetrators' will have to sit back and enjoy the glory.... Why should it be so? Why does she have to bear the suffering when she is the elusive Doctor Sica, the famous Lady Bright and the unparalleled stock god ...

Arthur Reynolds lived as a quiet, compassionate soul who loved to read and workout in his spare time, sacrificed himself to save his family, trading his own life for theirs. In death, his journey was far from over. Reborn into the mystical world of Sylvara as Raegar Blackwood, he discovers a land teeming with Aether, prestigious magic academies, perilous dungeons, and fearsome monsters. Join Raegar as he learns how to harnass his Fusion Magic to become a legend in the making. Witness him conquer dungeons, win tournements and become the strongest.

In a world where memories are more valuable than gold, the Psyche Emporium stands as the heart of an underground market, where fragments of forgotten worlds—called psyches—are bought, sold, and traded. These mystical memories hold unimaginable power, drawn from ancient labyrinths that guard their secrets with deadly traps. Finn, a young orphan, is driven by love and desperation to save his sister, Maria, cursed by a madness that turns her into a beast. To cure her, he must find the rare Nimbus Flower, but with no wealth or power to claim it, Finn’s only hope lies in scavenging the perilous labyrinths for the precious psyches that could give him the strength to reach the flower. As he descends further into the world of memory-hunting, he discovers disturbing truths about the psyches he carries—truths that not only threaten his sister’s life but also his own. In a realm where memories are traded for unimaginable power, Finn must confront the darkest corners of his own mind and decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. Will he risk everything to save the ones he loves, or will the cost of power be too great?

Reincarnated without memories, given a second chance as a chimera with a limited lifespan. Leon struggles through his strange new life. He attempts to improve his dungeon and evolve himself to live longer and become the strongest Dungeon Master—no. The Dungeon Overlord. Helped by his Dungeon System: the mysterious Ifrit, Zafira, a Level 100 Succubus Queen, and his band of trustee goblins. Leon aims to overcome his limits, survive and reach the pinnacle of the world. Whether through trade, domination, or tricking the hero's beautiful party members into becoming his private mercenaries. Leon will face the weakest and strongest beings in the magical world of Umbra and surpass all!

I was living a normal life until i was cursed by the curse of the undead. Turns out I managed to have stayed sane. My only goal is to kill the old king and his sorceress who have thrown this world into chaos and to free everyone of their curse. For that i have the systems help. I can level up from killing anything by trading in their souls.

"What are emotions worth in a world of dominance and desire?" Beneath the bustling streets of Bangkok, K&MC thrives as a hidden sanctuary for the elite, where power and desire are auctioned in their purest, most unrestrained forms. Amon and Kay Acainé-Saelau-Charoensuk, heirs to a family empire, are its enigmatic operators-masters of emotional manipulation who balance the ruthless demands of their family business with the forbidden allure of the auction's seductive world. While Amon guards his gelid composure and Kay fights against the chaos of his own impulses, their secret lives at K&MC entangle them in intense, volatile relationships. Khamron Almeida-Chalermchai, a beguiling wildcard, disrupts Kay's carefully constructed control, while Hiran Lunalilo-Sthirasuta, an infatuated advocate, forces Amon to confront desires he cannot suppress. As secrets unravel and personal boundaries blur, the Acainé family finds itself pulled into a web of betrayal, obsession, and desire. But in a world where emotional currency is traded like gold, what is the price of vulnerability-and who will pay it? #BL #Thailand #Romcom #MysteryandPassion #SecretsandLies #Family #FamilyBusiness #MentalDisorder #DarkRomance #BLNovel #NewWriter #LGBT+ #NewStory #Yaoi

In a world where power is forged through cultivation, innovation, and unyielding will, Layla al-Zahira, a former queen reborn into the fragile body of Meilin Wuye, heir to the crumbling Silver Lotus Sect. Haunted by memories of her past life—a reign marked by both triumphs and failures—Layla must navigate a delicate balance between rebuilding the sect and confronting the shadows of her own legacy. Her resolve is tested as she transforms the dying institution into a beacon of progress. Yet, Layla’s path is far from solitary. Enter Atlas Ryland, the enigmatic merchant behind Ryl Trading, whose manipulative genius masks a fractured psyche and hidden motives. Bound by contracts and mutual survival, Atlas becomes both ally and wildcard, his actions rippling across the empire as he challenges Emperor Jinhai’s iron grip on trade and power. Emery Voss, a brilliant scholar-engineer obsessed with pushing humanity beyond its limits, partners with Zafira al-Rahim, a vengeful revolutionary driven by the ghosts of oppression. Together, they unravel the mysteries of Layla’s unfinished inventions, repurposing them for war even as Emery grapples with the ethical implications of their work.

As acid rain corrodes the skyscrapers of New York City, Luna, a convenience store clerk in Kansas, finds herself a post-apocalyptic “savior” with the last 5,000 cans of beans in the state stacked in her underground warehouse. The sociopathic, blood-sick, cockroach-shy 24-year-old is forced to establish the rules of her new world with tin cans and expired candy: Want food? Trade secrets. But when marauders point guns at her glass door, a swarm of mutant voles gnaws at the shelves, and survivors begin to question “why the Savior is a dumbass who's never even been in love,” Luna finally raises the crowbar to her betrayer's throat: “Now, get down on your knees and call me God. ”

In a post-apocalyptic fantasy world layered into multiple realms, humanity faces extinction due to their endangerment of the main realm. Forced to merge all realms back into one, a deity grants humans a leveling system to empower them, lest they become extinct when facing the mythical creatures. Noah, our protagonist, embraces the role of a monster tamer, trading his humanity for strength and eventually transforming into a monster himself. As Noah struggles with his evolving identity, he must navigate a world where the line between human and monster becomes increasingly blurred. Feedback is definitely appreciated, good or bad, lets make the story good together. I will like to note that the main character isn’t completely ruthless like some of you may want. There’s a lot of stories out there with ruthless, bloodthirsty, cold hearted main characters so if that’s what your interest in then I’m sorry to disappoint you. Release chapters will only be one chapter a day on weekdays. The releases will become more consistent depending on how well the story does.

Anastasia Harrison, a young woman abused by her cruel family, thought her life was over when they forced her to marry Richard, the sleazy black sheep of the wealthy Wallace family. Meanwhile, her favored younger sister, Michelle, was set to marry Xavier, the elder brother, who was a CEO. Yet, an error at city hall ended up swapping their names on their respective marriage certificates. "What is this?! How are you married to Xavier Wallace?" "You're not getting any food or water until you sign the divorce papers!" To add fuel to the fire, the old Mr. and Mrs. Harrison passed away, leaving all their assets to Anastasia and not the rest of the family. This drove the Harrisons to their breaking point. To trade for a peaceful life, Anastasia was willing to leave her inheritance and leave the family, but the Harrisons had other plans in mind. They wanted to get rid of her. Permanently. However, it was by a stroke of luck that Anastasia was found by her new husband, Xavier, before her family succeeded. Determined to get her revenge, she struck a deal with Xavier. "Continue to be my wife and I will help you get your revenge!"

Ethan Shaw was just a struggling bookstore clerk—until he stepped through a mysterious door and became the owner of an interdimensional shop. Now, bound to a powerful shop management system, he must trade with adventurers, spirits, and gods from across the multiverse. From enchanted artifacts to futuristic technology, his store holds items beyond imagination. But every transaction comes with risks—powerful customers, hidden dangers, and secrets lurking within the shop itself. With no experience in magic or interdimensional business, Ethan must learn fast. Because in a world where every trade has a price, survival depends on mastering the art of the deal.

What would you give for what your soul craves? Would you sever an arm to strike a knave? For but a drop upon your dry tongue, what would you trade? Otto, a hunter rotted in rave, Longs for joy, even with ashen chains collar his will. he is a slave … yet time will rust both chains and will..

In a world where muscle is magic and size is power, Ged, a ruthless drug lord, is on an obsessive quest to sculpt the perfect physique. Terrified of what an unchecked body sorcerer might become, the ruling authorities impose strict weight limits on their citizens and punish people for inscribing deadly magical abilities in their muscles. With a physique breaking more laws than one, Ged hides himself away in the underground, using the illicit drug trade to fund the relentless demands of body sorcery. Aspiring to rise to the stars like the legendary Cosmic Bodybuilders of the past, he defies a world that fears him, chasing an ambition others call impossible. But as he grows, he realizes his true enemies aren’t the authorities or even the living world beneath his feet. It’s existence itself. Ged unearths an ancient secret buried deep within the fabric of reality… one so devastating it shatters everything he once believed. He tried to be logical. He tried to remain silent. But with the final piece of the puzzle in hand, he sees no other path forward... "Reality can no longer be saved. I must tear it apart and replace it with myself!"

In a world where wealth is power and trade shapes empires, 14-year-old Rion Valtz dreams of becoming the greatest merchant in history. Born in the bustling trade republic of Velmara, where fortunes are made and lost in a single deal, Rion is nothing more than a street vendor struggling to survive. But when he acquires a mysterious Merchant’s Guild Seal, an artifact said to grant its wielder an edge in commerce, his life changes forever. With nothing but his wits, ambition, and a satchel of second-hand goods, Rion embarks on a journey across the five great continents, seeking rare treasures, powerful connections, and business opportunities that could turn him from a penniless trader into a legendary tycoon. But the world of commerce is ruthless. Rival merchants, corrupt guilds, and noble houses see him as nothing but an upstart. Some want to outbid him, others want to ruin him, and a few might even want him dead. As he faces deception, economic warfare, and dangerous trade routes, Rion must outthink, outdeal, and outmaneuver his enemies all while uncovering the true power of the Merchant’s Seal and the secret behind its existence. In a world where swords can take a kingdom, but gold can rule it will Rion rise, or will he be crushed by the weight of his own ambition?

In a world where martial strength reigns supreme, Heu Ma walks a different path—one paved with wealth, manipulation, and blood. Once a naive scholar, he was betrayed and left to die, only to awaken with the enigmatic Merchant System, granting him the ability to trade, scheme, and rise beyond the limits of mere warriors. Now, hidden behind the guise of a humble merchant, Heu Ma orchestrates the downfall of sects, brokers power among ruthless martial clans, and plays even the strongest like pieces on a board. Beneath the glow of the Blood Moon, he builds his empire—not with a sword, but with contracts written in fate and deals sealed with blood. Yet, in his ascent, five figures stand at the crossroads of his destiny—the Five Jade Beauties, each embodying a different ideal: the perfect gentleman of wisdom and the four unmatched women, paragons of grace, ambition, and deadly allure. Some will challenge him, some will follow, and others… he will break. As the world watches, torn between fear and admiration, Heu Ma prepares for his final gambit. Will he remain the unseen puppeteer, or will he become the emperor of the martial world itself? When gold and blood weigh the same, only the true merchant will decide their worth.

In the year 2100, the world witnessed an eclipse unlike any before. Millions of people vanished without a trace, leaving Earth in turmoil. A decade later, they returned—no longer the same. With knowledge beyond human comprehension, they brought starships, hyperspace technology, and the foundation of a new galactic civilization. Thus began the Samon of Eclipse, the era that reshaped humanity’s destiny. Now, in the year 1570 S.E., humanity thrives as part of the Hyperspace Human Union, stretching across countless colonies and deep-space frontiers. Ryan Tyrglas, a laborer in one of these far-flung settlements, has always dreamed of more—of captaining his own ship, charting the unknown. But dreams are dangerous for those without power. [ Desperate, Ryan steals a Floyd1250, a small trade vessel, hoping to escape his mundane life. But freedom comes at a cost. Branded a terrorist, hunted by colony enforcers, his ship is blasted apart in the depths of space. As he drifts in the wreckage, fading into the abyss, one thought echoes in his mind: "Where did I go wrong?" ]! :) Yet, fate is not finished with him. What rises from the void may change the course of history once again. To Open his eye in one Era and Blink in the Next NOTE- NO SYSTEM

In a world where faith fuels power, Elara, once a devoted believer, unearths the dark secrets of the religious order she once trusted. Betrayed and seeking vengeance, she forms a dangerous pact with a being she wasn’t supposed to. Trading her soul for the strength to dismantle the very foundation of the faith that forsook her. Will her quest for revenge lead to salvation, or will the shadows of her choices consume her?

Emperor Buxiu Yushi often likes to escape the palace and live life under the guise of an information broker by the name of Shujing. When he meets Xueye, the young heir of a trading company with a unique appearance and a haunted past he can't help but feel the need to meddle in hopes of helping the young man break free from his circumstances.

Life in the Dracticos Isles is known as full of fair weather, fair trade, and fair people. Killian has taken all the fairness of life in stride since he left home to travel across Junia as a travelling minstrel. Now, he has set his eyes on a prize far greater - locating a legendary harp known as the Titanstrum - and becoming the most renowned bard to ever live. But reaching his goal will require leaving behind the fairness of the life he once knew, if the artifact isn't more than rumor itself...

In the modern world, Kazuya Takumi was a skilled metalworker specializing in forge welding, a craft few truly mastered. His life was simple, dedicated to his trade, but a tragic accident in his workshop sent him to an early grave. However, instead of fading into nothingness, he awakens in another world—a land of swords, magic, and mythical creatures. Reincarnated as Gail Stroud, the son of a humble village blacksmith, he retains all his knowledge and skills from his previous life. While the world is filled with adventurers, knights, and powerful mages, Gail has no interest in battle or heroics. Instead, he dreams of a peaceful, quiet life spent perfecting his craft, creating legendary weapons, and running his own forge. However, his unparalleled smithing abilities quickly attract attention. From noble knights seeking unbreakable swords to rogue adventurers wanting custom gear, everyone seems to want a piece of his work. Even the royal family and powerful warlords begin taking notice. With skilled hands and a stubborn desire for tranquility, Gail must navigate a world that constantly tries to pull him into its chaos—all while staying true to his simple dream of being a blacksmith, not a hero.

In a world of nobility and magic, a being named Axel has an unusual talent for making friends in high places. A merchant revolutionizing trade? One of his. A knight making waves in the holy church? Another one. A mysterious researcher advancing magical theory? Yet another. What's his identity just a dukes son or is there more to it? -------- if you love my story and want to further support it you can do it through https://ko-fi.com/crazywriter303