The Golden House Of Samarkand A Corto Maltese

In the grand empire of Tianxia, where the rich prosper and the poor serve, young Li Wei grows up in servitude alongside his mother in the estate of a powerful noble. Dreaming of a life beyond the stone walls of his master's home, he finds solace in his childhood friend, Chen Mu, a fellow servant who promises to always stand by his side. But promises are fragile things. When an opportunity arises, Chen Mu betrays Wei in a desperate attempt to climb the ranks of society, leaving him abandoned and disgraced. Heartbroken and cast out, Wei is forced to forge his own path, determined to reclaim his dignity and carve out a destiny beyond the chains of servitude. Fate, however, is not done with him. As he crosses paths with Zhao Lian, the aloof and enigmatic youngest son of the noble household, their fates become entangled in a web of power, ambition, and forbidden emotions. In a world where trust is dangerous and love is a luxury, can Li Wei rise above his past—and will he ever be able to forgive the boy who once meant everything to him?

Cove Bay, Scotland—a place where neither spring nor summer has ever set foot. No sun has ever pierced its ashen skies, only the restless shroud of mist and the fury of sudden tempests. At this desolate edge of the world stands the orphanage of St. Lazarus. The forests that once surrounded it lie dead, the ships have long abandoned these waters, and the nuns whisper prayers in fear of yet more forsaken children appearing at their threshold. In Edinburgh, the pyres are being prepared for a witch trial, and within the orphanage’s cold, stone walls, one girl is whispered to be the very embodiment of evil. Yet the nuns' fears are but the first shadow cast by something far darker, lurking just beyond the veil of mortal sight…

WSA 2025 Entry- Updates every Monday and Friday #wsa #wsa2025 ----------------- In a future where the pursuit of technology has led to the creation of massive robots known as Titans, used by the government for destruction and control, a pair of twins escape their dire circumstances in the city’s slums. A brother, modified with robotic parts, and his sister, a natural adept with the hidden power to control nature, find refuge in a secluded oasis amidst a concrete jungle, called The Green House. Here, they encounter a community thriving in harmony with nature, far from the government's reach. However, their peace is short-lived as the government dispatches Titans to claim this last bastion of greenery. Faced with overwhelming odds, the twins and the residents of The Green House stand in defiance. The sister harnesses her newfound abilities to wield the forces of nature, while her brother employs his robotic enhancements in a dramatic confrontation to protect their newfound home and freedom. I'm also on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/663183/fictions

Takferinas, a man in his thirties, lived his life believing he was just an ordinary human. However, he discovers a shocking truth: he belongs to four different races—humans, dragons, jinn, and demons. His blood carries an unparalleled power, but he also faces an internal struggle between his conflicting origins. After his mother's kingdom falls at the hands of his treacherous uncle, Takferinas embarks on a journey to reclaim the throne of **the Golden Dragon Kingdom**, once the greatest realm in the world. But he does not seek only to restore his kingdom's glory—he plans to **exterminate the demon race entirely**, avenging the betrayal that destroyed his family. With him is a **legendary perverse system**, granting him unimaginable abilities and allowing him to continuously evolve, whether in combat power or in his influence over the world. Along the way, he faces powerful enemies, gathers allies, and plunges into brutal conflicts, proving to the world that the heir of the Golden Dragons has returned… and this time, he will show no mercy.

After his dead, August found himself in the exact opposite side of the world from where he should have been. Bone-cold temperature was nothing to him. He had become an ascender. In the world where a giant mountain range separate its land into two. Both live in a different way. One adapts mysticism into their life, while one adapts it into their future. One who chose to warship their gods, while one works along with theirs. A magic and a technology must be balance. Are ascenders just a faithful worshipper of gods? Or they are a species evolved from humanity. What they know to their nature is little to none. Is their humanity worth the power they got? Updating every Wednesday and Saturday!

Synopsis: Golden Fortune: Rise of the Broken Ali Khan has spent his entire life struggling in the unforgiving streets of New York City. Raised by hardworking parents who could barely make ends meet, he juggles college, part-time jobs, and the constant pressure of poverty. No matter how hard he works, success seems out of reach—until the night everything changes. A golden screen flashes before his eyes. [Ding! Congratulations, Host! The Divine Wealth System has been activated!] A mysterious system offers him a way out—tasks in exchange for unimaginable riches. His first mission? Break up with his cheating girlfriend. With undeniable evidence presented before him, Ali realizes he has been nothing more than a disposable wallet to Natasha, the girl he loved. Betrayed but now awakened, he takes the first step towards a new destiny. With each completed task, his wealth skyrockets, his influence grows, and his name begins to spread in the world of the elite. But money alone isn’t enough. As he rises through the ranks of power, he learns that wealth comes with enemies, and success has a price. Can Ali navigate the dangerous world of the rich, where betrayal and deception lurk behind every handshake? Or will he fall victim to the very system that promises to make him a legend? A story of betrayal, ambition, and an unstoppable rise from rags to riches—this is Ali’s journey to the top.

Lee Minho, a bright but impoverished college student, stumbles upon a mysterious system. The system offers him unlimited wealth by drawing, but with a peculiar condition: he must constantly flaunt his newfound riches. Initially hesitant, Minho accepts the offer out of desperation, hoping to secure a better future for himself. As Minho's life transforms into a whirlwind of luxury, he grapples with the moral implications of his newfound wealth. He must navigate the challenges of maintaining his lavish lifestyle while trying to remain grounded and true to himself. Along the way, he encounters both envy and admiration, forming complex relationships with his peers and family. The system's demands push Minho to the brink, forcing him to question the true meaning of happiness and success. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the system's web, Minho must decide whether the pursuit of wealth is worth sacrificing his integrity and the relationships he holds dear. *[It's a BL Story] as per input in the tags (Yaoi) *The picture is not mine. #CTTO

"They called me trash... but they forgot what trash becomes when it burns." Karlous Delimare Kaiser Phoenix — the disgrace of the Phoenix noble bloodline. Mocked by siblings, ignored by his magical prodigy mother, and labeled unworthy by the very blood that runs through his veins. In a world where strength is everything, he was destined to be forgotten… until the universe made a mistake. Waking up in a body that is not quite his own, Karlous finds himself in a realm of luxury, pain, and mystery. His memories shattered, his soul cursed, and his future uncertain — yet something ancient stirs within him. A pendant glowing with divine energy. Shadows that fear his chants. Tattoos that pulse with void lightning and purple flames. But this world is not kind to the different. As Karlous begins to awaken powers long lost to legend — the Void Arts, Divine Flame, and Mastery — he must battle not only monsters and traitors, but his own family, teachers, and fate itself. Thrown into magical duels, political schemes, and a rising storm of chaos, Karlous will rise not as a chosen one... But as the one they never saw coming. The Outcast. The Void. The Phoenix.

Sunny has been discovered by the half brother she never knew she had, which leads to a whirlwind of trouble for her. The intimidating man is not only Head of the Illusen Family, but a Revenant Commander - soon to be one of her superiors upon her graduation. But as they adjust to each other, their growing closeness gives rise to feelings neither should be harbouring for the other.

A young boy, Kaden Benjamin, rather known as Kaden, lived with his grandparents for most of his life. His grandfather, Willie Sanders Benjamin, was a well-renowned scientist, while his grandmother worked at his office as his grandpa's personal secretary. But one day his whole life changed.

This is about a girl(a doctor) finding herself in an astonishing world and in the process finding that someone whom she called her 'unrequited love' was involved. It would be so much nicer if I could make a profile for the story. First time doing an actual story. WOOH

Having lost his life to truck kun, Lenard found his way into a fantasy world with dragons and magic as Luke, a commoner. What awakened for Luke was the golden clicker system where he needed to physically click for points or spend points for an auto clicker, to where he can become stronger and richer with this system. NOTE - MC DOESNT DEPEND ON SYSTEM MUCH

A young man who has remained in the shadow of his sister's brilliant success all his life is dying, having failed to gain his own recognition. However, fate gives him a second chance — he is reborn in a new world, in the body of the youngest son of a powerful marquis. But even here, his position is far from privileged. Without proper respect, without influence, he again finds himself on the margins of other people's achievements. The thirst for recognition and the desire to occupy a central place in this world become his only reference point. Now he is ready to fight — for status, for respect, for the opportunity to leave his mark in history. Even if it means challenging those who are considered unshakeable.

In Zaelgoth's empire, shamans are slaves to the tyrant Vaelzar, condemned to serve without hope of freedom. But when Eryndal, one of their number, discovers a forbidden secret linked to the king, he decides to flee. Relentlessly hunted, he must survive the forces of the empire with the help of his companions, Alessia, Darek, and Elion. Between revelations, battles, and sacrifices, his escape could well trigger the fall of an empire or the destruction of the world.

Humanity’s greatest calamity, the war of Miseria, raged for 15 years in the 1800s, a conflict so ruthless it made demons seem merciful. Every nation joined the war—powerful ones fought like beasts, while smaller ones struggled to survive. By the end, one-seventh of the world’s population lay dead, starvation claimed countless more, and the damage exceeded a trillion. The world reeked of blood, decay, and endless suffering. And yet, no one knew what had triggered the war. the only notable thing was that A mysterious fossil was found under the antarctic waters. Now, seven years later, the world is still recovering. The Industrial Revolution has ignited rapid progress, In the city of Akuro, located in the heart of Antarctica, an 8-year-old boy, Shin, and his younger sister search desperately for their missing mother. Their struggle for survival leads them onto a path tangled with secrets—secrets that could reveal the true cause of Miseria.

Golden Horizon In a world ruled by martial strength and sharp intellect, Min Joon and Jin Seok—two orphans from the outskirts of society—dream of rising beyond the harsh realities of their lives. Min Joon, a golden-eyed thief with a smirk as sharp as his sword, seeks wealth and freedom. Jin Seok, quiet and distant, strives to become the strongest warrior, though his true motives remain shrouded in mystery. Bound by fate and forged through hardship, the two form an unlikely bond as they navigate the treacherous world of Murim, where martial arts sects clash and secrets lurk in every shadow. Together, they must face powerful enemies, brutal challenges, and the growing weight of their own ambitions. As the horizon glows with the promise of power and peril, will their friendship survive the trials ahead, or will the pursuit of their dreams tear them apart? (THIS SERIES HAVE SO MUCH POTENTIAL THE REASON WHY ITS IN A BREAK IS BECAUSE I SUCK AT WRITING! AFTER IMPROVING MYSELF I WILL CONTINUE GOLDEN HORIZON)

Growing up as an only child and living amongst people who are old and has no attention to new technologies, Akier, nicknamed 'Kier' or 'Aki, has grown infatuated with a child actress in his Granddad's time only to realize that the girl was on the other 75 years ago. Unable to accept the fate,of the love of his love he tries to forget and runaway, only to be taken in a sudden turn of event when he met a girl, who he helped to go in hiding, but the great attention he noticed was the olden day's 'Lily Hasen' the love of his life and his source of obsession. On the request of helping her find a cure for her rare disease, Lily promised her that she will remember him in heaven Will he able to help her despite knowing that they'll separate in the future? Or will he sacrifice everything to keep them both alive?

Prologue: The House That Remembers The train never should have stopped. Not here. Not for me. Yet, the moment the wheels screech against the tracks, I know—this place has been waiting. For how long, I cannot say. Time does not move naturally in the mist. I step onto the platform, and the cold clings to my skin like something alive, something with fingers and breath and memory. The sign above me is broken, its letters long faded, but the graffiti scrawled beneath it is fresh. One word, written in frantic, uneven strokes: ECHOES. A gust of wind stirs the fog, and for a split second, I see them—figures in the mist. Watching. Listening. Remembering. I clutch the slip of paper in my hand, the only clue I have. Find the House That Remembers. I don’t remember writing it. But I know the house is already waiting for me. And it does not forget.

045, a prisoner, is almost past the borderline, finally achieving the freedom he always heard from others, only to step on a landmine. But, amid the explosion, he got engulfed by a protective barrier. He teleported to a golden room. There he saw a soul-looking man. It said to him, "You are the next Golden Magician."

Synopsis: The House at the End of the Lane Amir never believed in ghosts. The old, abandoned house at the end of the lane had always been the subject of terrifying village rumors, but he dismissed them as mere superstitions. However, when he returns to Kampung Sempadan after years away, something about the house feels different—darker, more sinister. Strange whispers echo through the night, shadows move behind the cracked windows, and every step he takes seems to be watched by unseen eyes. As Amir digs deeper into the house’s past, he discovers a horrifying truth buried beneath decades of silence. Some doors should never be opened. Some houses should remain abandoned. But something inside that house has been waiting for him… and now, it won’t let him leave.

Under the vacuum of death and decay, watch yourself. Do not trust what they speak of, for only those worthy to defy the laws of this world are worthy to become the unknown. Are you ready to see the truths of all things? Can you bear the sight of God without dying? Can you laugh at the kings and empires that rule your laws? Can you speak to the dead? Will you know when the day comes, the night falls, and the stars descend like lightning and fire? Are you ready to meet your maker as "He" is?

Sora Calem is young boy who was terminally ill at a young age spends his last moments with his family as he does a certain being took pity on the boy and decides to send him into another world but not a human no a  harpy a male harpy as it wanted to do a little experiment as it wanted to see if a male was born from a all female species would he reproduce to give out more male harpies or become a well known and become a legend or be experimented on. _ _ _ What to expect: 1. A terminally ill boy with a system but discovers it later on the boy got healthy during his reincarnation  2. Always lucky to survive encounters for some reason 3. Dumb mc that does not know politics, or important survival skills at least not yet 4. Probably some gore and dead bodies and a bit of sensitive content 5. Hope you enjoy :)

Golden High, an all-girls school for the elite, only admits those with wealth or influential connections. Zoan Porifera is thrust into this world, forced to start anew at Golden High University. A skilled fighter, she prefers settling disputes with her fists rather than words. Her academic performance, however, leaves much to be desired. Frustrated, her father, Elias Porifera, who disapproves of her fighting prowess, decides to transfer her to a new school. He hopes that the prestigious Golden High will teach her a lesson, straighten her out, and encourage her to think about her future beyond fighting and bike racing. Most importantly, he wants her to embrace her feminine side. Elias makes her promise to keep her head down, complete high school, and choose a college major. Zoan believes this will be easy and thinks her father is mistaken for sending her to an all-girls school. Not only does she swing the other way, making this place a haven, but she also notices the school’s unjust system and blatant power imbalances. [Warning note: This novel will be dealing with bullying, both severe and not. If you are sensitive to such content. Viewers discretion is advised!!!] (P.S: Romance is SLOW BURN, this novel is very much action/drama based, with a lick of romance that is slower than your grandma)

The Crown of Star. A mighty artifact that symbolizes the Divine Federations might across the galaxies. Gone. Missing. The Colony Planets region is on the brink of disaster after the uprising in the Federation. But that won't stop Leonard Haravok from seeking his revenge even if it comes at the expense of the Divine Federation. Meanwhile on a distant planet, millions of light years away from the Federation, a young woman is about to endeavor on a great journey as the planet undergoes a transformative event. An event that might be linked to her past and her family.

the golden empress ev faces the betrayel of her beloved ones. after that she lost her parents ,her freinds and her happiness after 4000 years she again took the courage to trust some one and more .with the evil raising again will she use the help of her husbands or not