There Were Dragons When I Was A Boy

For eighteen years, Long Chen was nothing but a waste in a world ruled by cultivation. Though loved and cared for by his clan, he was deemed worthless by society and mocked by his peers. Living under the shadow of failure. No matter how hard he tried, he could not absorb even a wisp of spiritual energy. But everything changed on his 18th birthday. A mysterious system awakened within him, taking the form of a mischievous fairy that only he could see. With her guidance, Long Chen discovered the truth: his body had been sealed, preventing him from cultivating. But now, the seal was shattered, and what lay beneath was far beyond anyone’s imagination. With the awakening of the system Long Chen meets his first wife and the leader of his harem Yan Roxue and his epic journey to become a kept man begins even though he is transformed from a so-called cripple to a monstrous genius, Long Chen embarks on a path of relentless growth. Each battle, each challenge, and each mission assigned by the system pushes him to evolve. With the Divine Dragon’s Legacy flowing in his veins, he begins to wield a power that shakes the heavens themselves. But his rise will not go unnoticed. Those who once scorned him now fear him. Ancient sects, powerful clans, and hidden enemies lurking in the darkness—none will stand idly as the Divine Dragon rises once more! From weak to invincible. From forsaken to legend. The heavens will tremble beneath his feet!

"How are you this clueless? You binge-watch soap operas all the time—haven’t you learned anything?" I gave her a blank look, unsure of what she was getting at. She leaned in and whispered, "Kai likes you." My eyes widened. "What? No, he doesn’t!" "How do you not see it? Everyone in class knows!" I shook my head, my thoughts racing. "I thought he was just excited to see me—just like he is with you, Zane, and Alek. With everyone." Marina smirked. "Trust me, he is never that excited to see me." ***** On one familiar street, five childhood friends—Alek, Kai, Marina, Zara, and Zane—once shared secrets, laughter, and a mutual disdain for one particular teacher. Now, in their 30s, they return to those memories with quiet introspection. Each carried a secret dream: Alek’s ambition to build a business empire, Marina’s desire for a simple life at home, Zara’s passion for art, Zane’s love for music and then there's Kai, whose soul never tethered to a single dream. In their heartfelt recollections, they explore whether those youthful aspirations have blossomed into true happiness.

Betrayed and left for dead, Richard Blackwood—formerly known as the world renowned hero Astralis—awakens a decade later to find the world has moved on, and an imposter now wears his mantle. Disguised as a rookie in the Mage Guild, he quietly hunts for answers. 'If my little sister is levelled above me, then what about everyone else? How much stronger have the bastards who betrayed me grown while I was dead?' Richard must grow stronger once again, and rise much higher than the S-Rank. 'What the fuck? I almost die, and I get a power up?'

Harley What started as a mindless, blurted confession has turned into a mess I never saw coming—an endless spiral of emotions, tangled with Clad Storm, the bad boy of the season and my ex-crush. The one who’s made it clear he’s here for revenge, yet every time he looks at me with those damn chocolate-brown eyes, I fall deeper. The worst part? I know exactly why he’s here. To make me pay. To make me feel the sting of what happened years ago when I rejected him. But somehow, I can’t walk away. And then there’s the kicker—he made a proposal to my younger sister. But for some reason, he won’t let me go. Now, here I am, stuck between a rock and a hard place, caught in the web of New York’s most notorious biking genius and CEO. I should walk away. I should be the smart one. I should obey my parents’ wishes and do what’s expected of me. But every time he smiles, every time he touches me, I forget what I’m supposed to be doing—resisting him.

Five friends. A bond unshakable. A truth untold. Hikari, Ren, Sora, Aki, and Haruto shared a high school bond that felt eternal—a connection shaped by unforgettable moments, joyful laughter, and promises they thought they'd never break. But as time passed, life pulled them apart, leaving behind questions they never dared to answer. Years later, they reunite to celebrate what they once had, but the shadows of the past linger. Amid bittersweet memories, laughter tinged with sadness, and an ever-present silence, they find themselves confronting the gaps in their shared history. What was lost? What remains? And why does it all feel like something—or someone—is missing? *When We Were Five* is a story of friendship, love, and the weight of truths left unsaid, inviting readers into a world where not all mysteries are meant to be solved.

‘Is this shit actually happening to me?’ That was Kael Carter’s first reaction when he saw a bunch of priests kowtowing in front of him, worshiping him as the ‘Hero.’ For a good while, he actually thought it was just another one of his dreams, until reality hit him. It was real… He was actually summoned to a fantasy world where magic exists. A world of Beast Tamers. A world where Humans and Magic Beasts grow stronger together. A world he, as its supposed Hero, was meant to protect. His response? “Fuck no!” How was he supposed to protect an entire world when even opening a jar of pickles was like a life-or-death battle to him? He was no Hero. And to prove it, he decided to place his hand on the ‘Orb of Resonance’ that was supposed to ‘confirm his identity as the Hero.’ But then, [Ding!] He heard a sound. [Talent Awakened.] [Talent Name: Dragon Genesis] [Talent Rank: SSS Rank] [Description:] [Power to turn any beast with even the slightest trace of Dragon Blood in them into a full-grown Dragon.] ‘What in the hell…? I... I can create Dragons…?’ Kael couldn’t believe what he was seeing. In a world where Dragons were living Legends—creatures of unparalleled strength, wisdom, and power, In a world where entire Kingdoms tremble at the sight of just one Dragon. He could create… an army of them? ... AI-Generated Cover. ... Discord: https://discord.gg/qZHRTHGdZG If the link does not work for some reason, DM me: SleepDeprivedSloth

John was a very quiet person. He made good grades and always did his best in school. Also, he had a talent for reading that surpassed anyone in the world One day on his way back from school after a long tedious exam john wanted to indulge in a nice lemon pastry from the bakery. Across the street from john was his destination before the light could signal for a crossing a small child ran past John knocking him off balance. Before John could think, he reacted almost instantly. Before the oncoming traffic could hit the child John put his body on the line to save her and that would be the last thing, he ever did on that world... But not the last thing he would ever do... Reborn in a fantasy world and with all the memories of his past life what will happen now?

I was nothing but a mindless, rotting corpse, shuffling through the darkness—until a party of adventurers cut me down. That should have been the end. But instead of eternal rest, I woke up in the body of a noble. Fancy clothes, a sprawling estate, and servants calling me "Young Master." Sounds like a dream, right? There’s just one problem… I still have zombie instincts. Table manners? A nightmare. Holding a conversation? Harder than dodging a fireball. And apparently, calling the meat "too fresh" makes people really uncomfortable. Just as I start adjusting to this bizarre second life, my battle-hardened siblings return with unsettling news—monsters acting strangely, whispers of an ancient hunger awakening. And when I take my first bite of monster meat, I realize something terrifying: My hunger isn’t fading. It’s only growing. But the deeper I dig, the clearer it becomes—this hunger isn’t just mine. The Tower is waiting. The heavens are watching. And hell is ready to welcome me. Here is the Updated. https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/106105/i-died-as-a-zombie-then-woke-up-a-noble-and-became https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1440061/i-died-as-a-zombie-woke-up-a-noble-and-became-an-adventurer/

At that day, I was announced dead. But then, I open my eyes, and I saw this world similar to ours. "I never thought that I got a chance to reincarnated into this world…”

A young boy who is rejected by his village finds himself being taken into a loving home by two other orphaned children. Their caregiver "Master" raises them to learn how to be a Guardian and protect the world from monsters by using magic.

" It's like you're a whole different person. You've changed...a lot."Gwen bit her lip to prevent the burning tears in her eyes from falling. " I haven't changed. I'm just showing you a side of me that you didn't get the chance to see before. " His eyes were devoid of emotion and this scared her more than it hurt her. Gwen is pretty much an open book. She's down to earth and likes to view her thoughts . But due to wicked fate , she has to get her hands dirty in order to provide for her family. She'd been in a community gang for the last seven years and her family had no knowledge of this. One thing she'd learnt from working in this gang was that no one was to be trusted. People could either make or break you. Her hidden life is going pretty much the same till she meets Alec Reinster . What role will he play in her life? Will he give her a reason to open up her heart or will he be the reason she wishes she'd never had a heart in the first place ?

become a system is a novel covered in Fantasy, Romance, Action, Adventure, Harem Genres. Written by the Author Mythical Creatures

Okina island is a paradise for criminal warfare. Drugs, violence and dictatorship are just a seasonal norm. Between the white collar demons and the blue collar devils, everyone can find their place, some even with their head still attached. Debt rules everything here but one debt is more important than others. Five super powered adolescents are trapped in this world of drugs, crime and money as they are forced to pay a debt to a Yakuza group the only way they know how, robbery. As they navigate between school life, heists and keeping their identities hidden they find that there is more story to their debt than they ever knew and someone is pulling their strings aiding in their doom.

DRAKE'S POV She blinked pushing me away. "Get away from me Drake you're a monster! He was just inviting me and nothing else. She screamed sobbing profusely. "Who made you my boyfriend huh you're choosing for me and that I deeply hate about people. "I'm sorry Heather I can't think straight when you're around me maybe that's my real nature and it's violence. I admitted hugging her tightly before wiping her tears with the back off my palm. "I'm going to leave if you feel that way about me but I won't stop getting violent if anything happens to you.

In the depths of the Buried Terra, where human life clings beneath a dying world, the surface is nothing but a place shrouded in darkness. The sun has lost it's heat, and with it's death came the rise of dangers that emerged from the darkness. In this isolate and dull world, where lights separates life and death. "This story contains intense horror elements, including graphic descriptions of body gore, unsettling imagery, and psychological horror. Reader discretion is advised."

The dead don’t lie. But sometimes, they whisper things you were never meant to hear. Forensic pathologist Orion Blackwood has spent his career cutting open the dead. But there’s something he never tells anyone—when he touches a corpse, he hears its final words. A dying breath, a muttered name, a cryptic warning. The problem is, they only speak once. And if he doesn’t understand them in time, the truth rots away along with the flesh. One night, a mutilated woman is wheeled into his autopsy room—no fingerprints, no ID, as if she never existed. As Orion reaches for his scalpel, the corpse’s bloodless lips part, and in a ragged whisper, she speaks: “Don’t let him find you.” Then, her jaw snaps shut. Her body goes cold. And Orion realizes something is very, very wrong. The next day, she disappears from the morgue. No records, no evidence, no proof she was ever there. Even the security footage shows only Orion, standing alone in the room. As he searches for answers, the whispers of the dead become more insistent. A faceless figure watches from the corner of his eye. His own reflection moves a fraction of a second too slow. At 3:33 AM, his phone rings from an unknown number—on the other end, he hears his own voice, whispering something he cannot understand. The deeper he digs, the more the truth unravels. And buried at the center of it all is a terrifying secret: Orion Blackwood is not supposed to be alive.

In a world where dragons and humans coexist, Kael, a young warrior with the mythical dragon's bloodline, must navigate a treacherous landscape of politics, magic, and ancient prophecies. Orphaned as a child and forced to survive on the streets, Kael has grown into a powerful and feared warrior, driven by a desire to protect the innocent and vanquish those who seek to harm them. When the dragon's council summons Kael to investigate a rogue dragon terrorizing a nearby village, he embarks on a perilous quest to confront the beast and uncover the truth behind its brutal attacks. As Kael delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a dark conspiracy involving ancient magic, corrupt officials, and a hidden prophecy that threatens to destroy the fragile balance between humans and dragons. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Kael must confront his own demons, master his unique powers, and forge unlikely alliances to prevent a catastrophic war between humans and dragons.

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Lin Ji a person who was framed as a Traitor by his most trusted but after he was killed he was reincarnated and now wants to follow his own path and travel the world as well as to get stronger to Fight against the other realm. [Ding System feels bad so system will make Host the Invincible person] This story will be about a person who wants freedom and power in his new life so he could protect who he cherishes. Main Storyline of battle, power, War and destruction will start from Volume 2. Can Lin win the war and save the human race?

Home is where the heart is - iyon ang malalaman ni Louie literally nang maging kapitbahay niya ang kanyang ex na si Dan. Time has passed, life's better and they're both dapper - may dahilan pa ba para di ituloy ang naudlot na pag-ibig? Join them in their journey in rediscovering their past, dealing with the present and realizing why love is a decision we make constantly, anuman ang mangyari.

His very existence is a death sentence, his life coveted for people's gains. Will he escape this cursed fate or will he reach his demise trying? Not gonna waste any more time, read it and you'll find out more, or don't.

“Come not between the Dragon and his Wrath.” — William Shakespeare The year was 2140, and Earth was nothing but a distant memory. Humanity now drifted through the galaxies aboard colossal ARKs, massive skyships that served as the last bastions of civilization. Yet, these ARKs were more than just floating cities; they were humanity’s last containers, preserving what remained of their species. A century before Earth's final collapse, humanity discovered a gateway to a realm known as Eternia — a fantastical world straight out of myth and legend. Reaching this realm required more than just advanced technology; it demanded a complete departure from the physical body and entry into a mysterious process known as the Dream Weave. In the present day, Cloud lived aboard ARK NO. 427, where he had been training from a young age to step into the Dream Weave. He was a standout among his peers, excelling in every tasks that came his way. Everything seemed to be on track for him — until the pivotal day of the Class Selection process.

Arabella Alderman was a Physical Therapist who was getting over loss and moving on with her life. Xavier Holden was a multibillionaire who was lonely and a work acholic who was always giving back to his community. What happened when they have a fate encounter, and a plane crash leaves Xavier to wake up believing that Arabella is his wife. Adding more to his plate he begins having premonitions of future events what will become of the pair of lonely hearts. Will all his premonitions play out or will they simply tare them apart, or bring them closer together? Can you ever really fight fate?

A young girl dies at 20, burdened by the weight of her unfulfilled dreams and her failure to make her siblings’ wishes come true. In her final moments, she longs for a second chance. Miraculously, she wakes up in a new life, reborn as the person she always wanted to be. Determined to live differently, she mends broken relationships, pursues her passions, and finds love. But as memories of her past life resurface, she discovers she still has the power to change not just her present, but also the fates of those she left behind. Through love, forgiveness, and perseverance, she turns her second life into the fulfillment of everything her first life lacked.

**Synopsis:** Daniel was never one for companionship. A withdrawn college student, he found solace in isolation, his only true passion lying in the prehistoric titans that once roamed the Earth—dinosaurs. While his peers indulged in social gatherings, he buried himself in documentaries, books, and movies about the mighty creatures. But fate had a twisted sense of irony. One evening, as he walked home alone, a towering promotional truck for the upcoming *Jurassic World* movie came barreling down the street. Before he could react, its metal frame collided with his frail body, and everything turned black. Death was instantaneous. Or so he thought. Daniel awoke in a world unlike any he had ever seen—one of towering ferns, humid air, and the distant roars of colossal beasts. The sky burned a shade of violet, with twin moons watching over the land like eerie sentinels. The scent of raw earth and decay filled his lungs as he sat up, his body strangely light yet powerful. Behind him, an ancient stone tablet bore an inscription: **WELCOME TO THE WORLD. SHAPE YOUR DESTINY.** A searing pain shot through his mind, and suddenly, he understood. He had been reborn in this primeval paradise, but not as a mere human. He possessed a power unlike any other—he could shapeshift into any dinosaur he imagined. Velociraptor, T-Rex, Triceratops—the possibilities were endless. But with great power came grave responsibility. This was no ordinary prehistoric world. It was a fragile ecosystem teetering on the brink of destruction. Creatures beyond his wildest nightmares lurked in the shadows, their gleaming eyes watching his every move. Daniel soon realized that this world wasn’t simply a utopia for dinosaurs—it was a battleground. With each transformation, his instincts grow sharper, his senses more attuned to the ancient heartbeat of the land. But the more he fights to survive, the more he realizes that his power comes at a cost. Shapeshifting drains his very soul, threatening to consume him entirely. He teeters on the edge of humanity, his mind fracturing under the weight of the beasts he becomes. As he journeys deeper into the wilderness, he encounters other creatures struggling for survival, each playing a role in the balance of the prehistoric world. He must learn to navigate this delicate ecosystem, mastering his powers while maintaining the natural order. But as he delves deeper, a sinister force begins to emerge. Ancient and primal, it threatens to unravel everything that has been sustained for eons. Daniel, the unlikely guardian of this land, must make a choice—embrace the instincts of the predator or fight to preserve the world that has now become his home. The hunt has begun. **Genre:** Horror, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction