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In the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, Jacob "Black Jack," a cunning and ambitious pirate captain, rises to power through a combination of ruthless strategy and dark necromantic abilities. As captain of The Abyss, Jacob sets out to establish a powerful pirate haven on the secluded island of Dead Man's Bay. Facing challenges from both the supernatural and the living, he must navigate treacherous alliances, fend off native tribes, and outmaneuver rival pirates while building his empire. With a growing crew and a deepening mastery of the dark arts, Black Jack's journey is one of power, control, and the pursuit of ultimate dominion over the Caribbean.

Minos Stuart is a regular young nobleman with average abilities and limited prospects for his future. However, just as he was about to embark on his cultivation journey, he suffered a severe injury that left him on the brink of death! Nevertheless, a stroke of luck befalls Minos as a fragment of the soul from an ancient specialist recognizes him, giving him a chance of one in a billion. This opportunity will open up a new and exciting path for Minos, filled with risks and thrilling experiences, as he gathers the strength to keep a promise and pursue his own ambitions! *** Notice: This is a fantasy story and, as such, is not related to any fact of reality. Disclaimer: I don't own the cover; if its original creator wants me to take down or put credit, leave a message in any chapter, and I'll do it as soon as possible. https://discord.gg/4437dvvk9x

I had three simple rules: 1. Never remove the hood and mask. 2. Don’t attract attention. 3. Follow rule one and two at all costs. Simple, right? Well, I followed them religiously—until Jason came along and shattered them all. I didn’t want anyone to know my identity. I just wanted to stay in the shadows, finish school, and disappear. But no, the stupid jock had to get in my way, and now my peaceful, hidden life is in ruins. I didn’t mean to embarrass the school’s golden boy. His name? Jason. He’s the son of the country’s richest CEO. Ironically, I chose this place to hide from my own father, the man I’m trying to escape. I look too much like him, and if anyone made the connection, my cover would be blown. Hence, the hood and mask I wear every single day. But now, instead of just hiding from my father, I have to watch out for Jason, too. He’s vowed to make my life miserable. I still can’t figure out his obsession with me—one minute he’s humiliating me in front of everyone, and the next he’s trying to kiss me behind the bleachers.

As war engulfs the continent, Baronia clings to its crumbling empire, calling upon its youth to fight for a cause they barely understand. Among them is Hans Bergmann, a cadet indoctrinated into the ideals of the Reich but plagued by doubt and haunting visions of doom. When the Wilmenians breach Fortress Lake Caden, Hans and his comrades are thrown into battle with little more than outdated weapons and blind obedience. Alongside his best friend Peter Haber, he struggles to survive as their once-unshakable defenses collapse under the relentless assault of a superior enemy. As they retreat to Defensive Line Delta, Hans witnesses the true horrors of war—men torn apart by artillery, friends lost in the chaos, and commanders who would rather sacrifice them than admit defeat. Meanwhile, his nightmares grow more vivid, whispering of an inevitable reckoning. With the Wilmenians closing in and the war turning against them, Hans must make a choice: remain loyal to a doomed empire or carve his own path before it's too late. But in a world where survival is fleeting and betrayal is everywhere, the greatest enemy may not be across the battlefield—it may be the very nation he swore to protect.

18 and naive, Belle Hart thought marriage would end her misery, only to realize it had just begun! What started as a promising love turned out to be a facade, would Belle choose between a second chance or leave? She met her mate, the Duke, who she proposed to when she came of age. A month in, things took a turn. The Duke leaves for war before she could inform him about her pregnancy, only for him to return with a mysterious woman whom he claimed to be his new wife! The audacity! Trouble ensued and Belle suffered a miscarriage as a result. … “What did you just say?” He asked, his gaze darkening. “You heard me well, I seek a divorce. I wish for us to go our separate ways,” she replied, her voice steady as she met his gaze with confidence, though inwardly she was shaken by his presence. “You are my mate, Belle, and I am yours. Divorce is the most foolish notion you could entertain. Do you believe any man would take a worthless creature like you as his wife?” He scoffed, his words biting, causing her heart to ache. … The Duke's refusal pushed Belle into the arms of the king. All she had to do was bear him an heir and he would help her get her revenge! "I want you to marry me, Your Majesty, and aid me in seeking my revenge against the Duke and those who have wronged me. In exchange, I shall bear you an heir before you help me," she said, her voice steady and full of purpose. What will the choice be?

(WARNING: Contains sensitive topics like R*pe, Prositution.) A forced wedding. The title of a widow. An obsessive brother-in-law. An unavoidable war Silvia’s simple life in the mountains is turned upside down when she is sold into a marriage alliance with the Duke’s family. Stripped of her freedom, torn apart form her lover, tainted as a widow and thrust into chaos, Silvia feels like everything has ended and only a miracle can fix everything. But like everyone knows a lost lover and a lost life can't be restored--Or so she thought.

Chapters from Monday to Saturday 14:00 You might be thinking that this is a normal reincarnation love story about a girl realizing that she had been born into a romance fantasy where she ultimately died and strives to survive right? You are very much wrong. Our story surrounds the main characters, Latrice Richardson and Orisis Evans. A 'Transmigrator' and a 'Re...' Latrice, is a girl who only remembers dying because of a Car accident and that she is in a novel she had read when she was still alive, but was her death really how she remembers it? Was she really in a novel? Latrice is a pessimistic person when it comes to love from a potential love interest. Her motto in this life is to survive and not die because of her greedy husband's endeavours. She is a brave and intellectual individual both logical and emotional. She knows when to stand her ground and does so without harming people she loves...or so she thought. Her 'Life' and existence have more secrets to it than she can remember... Orisis on the other hand... He is a person with a secret that is yet to be revealed... He is the Grand Duke of the Northern Aegis Duchy. He isn't your cold Northerner Duke who ki... He isn't your typical Northern Duke who hides his emotions, instead, he is a very intellectual person, logically and emotionally. He knows that Latrice is the woman he loves, and that's why he traps her in a five-year marriage contract with outrageous consequences through her father's desperate crisis. Orisis is a man who doesn't take a liking to anyone who is not his wife or his important informants. He speaks his mind and NEVER bows to anyone... unless it's his wife. But is his wife the right person for him? Is she who he remembers? Was he wrong? Or were some people trying to distract him so they could take away something he did not know of... Read the story to find out because the plot is deeper than you think it is

Over 60 million miles from Earth, a lonely ship's engineer falls lifeless to the floor. Executed for a crime he didn't commit. Executed to preserve the mission. However, his life doesn't end there. He awakens to find himself transmigrated into another world. One small problem: he's just a baby. He has to precariously balance a mysterious 'system,' noble politics, and assassination attempts before he can walk. With a wealth of knowledge of science and physics, he proceeds to turn the world upside down. Inspiration List: -Honzuki no Gekokujou (Ascendence of a Bookworm) by Miya Kazuki -Isekai Yakkyoku (Parallel World Pharmacy) by Liz Takayama -Deathworld Commando: Reborn by RangerFrank -I Died and Got Summoned to Another World as a What?! by Devin

The Black Wind (Kuroi Kaze) In the war-torn Sengoku era, a 16-year-old boy named Kuroi sets out on a perilous journey to master the way of the sword. Driven by a deep yearning to rise above his humble beginnings, he traverses a world ravaged by conflict, where honor and survival are often at odds. Along the way, Kuroi encounters warriors, wanderers, and rogues, each shaping his path in unexpected ways. As he struggles to find his place in a chaotic world, Kuroi discovers that the road to greatness is not just paved with skill and strength but with choices that test the very core of his humanity.

Welcome to 'The Black Moon Saga,' where every samurai's destiny is but a breath away from legend or oblivion. This is a tale of courage, unbreakable bonds, and the Ryu that propels us to the skies. Follow Kazuki Kurotsuki, whose journey could either herald a new era or mark the end of an age beneath the dragon's banner.

I am being followed by a monster, putting everyone's lives in danger everywhere I go. A rogue in hiding. I don't want to be killed so I live every day on the run. When will this nightmare end?

After an experiment goes awry, Samara finds herself in the mystical land of Lumicrestia, where dark forces are drawn to her for reasons she doesn’t understand. As she struggles to adapt to this new world, she gains an unexpected protector in Duke Mikhail Aster, a powerful figure both feared and revered. Samara feels an unshakable sense of familiarity with the Duke, and as they delve into the secrets of their intertwined pasts, they must also navigate the treacherous politics of Lumicrestia. Their growing bond tested as they face a corrupt high priest and an ancient deity bent on plunging the world into darkness.

*****Excerpt***** “Don’t,” she whispered, her words shaky and desperate. “Please, Raph, don’t.” “Don’t what?” he murmured, his lips brushing her collarbone now. “This isn’t right. We shouldn’t…” “But we have,” he countered, his voice unwavering. Her knees threatened to give way, her strength faltering against the onslaught of sensation. She felt his hands on her shoulders, firm but not unkind, as he turned her to face him. Her heart hammered wildly as he lifted her with ease, placing her on the edge of his desk. He parted her legs with his hands and stepped between them, his large hands bracketing her waist. Their faces were inches apart, his breath warm against her lips. Her senses were drowning in him, in the heat of his body and the sheer magnetism of his gaze. “Tell me to stop,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “And I will. I’ll let you go and never ask this of you again. But it’s your choice, Natalie. Only yours.” Her mind screamed at her to end it, to take the out he offered. But her body betrayed her, leaning into him, craving his touch. He held her steady, his patience unnerving, as though he knew she would falter. “I’m waiting, Nat,” he urged, his voice softening, though his grip on her remained firm. “Raphael…” Her voice was a breathless plea, her will crumbling. “Yes, sweetheart?” Her hands found their way to his shoulders, clutching at the fabric of his shirt. She couldn’t stop the words that slipped from her lips, nor could she deny the truth in them. “Make love to me.” A dark smile curved his lips as he claimed her mouth in a kiss that stole her breath. “Good choice,” he whispered against her skin. “Because I wasn’t planning on letting you go.” *****Synopsis***** Raphael Emberlin, the Duke of Barrington, and his maid, Natalie Scott, are kidnapped while on a journey. After escaping their captors, they find themselves in a strange, unfamiliar land far from home. Everything around them is different, from the language to the people, and they must find their way back, all while learning to navigate the challenges of being stuck with each other. Raphael, used to being in control, struggles to trust anyone, especially Natalie. However, as they travel together, he begins to see her in a new light—her strength, courage, and ability to handle tough situations. On the other hand, Natalie has to deal with Raphael’s arrogance and pride, but she also notices his vulnerability and starts to understand him better. As they journey through this unknown world, their relationship starts to change. What began as a forced partnership slowly grows into something deeper. They each discover new strengths within themselves and each other. By the time they finally return home, they are left wondering whether they can go back to their old lives or if the journey has changed them forever.

The world of Gaia was a peaceful one well was is the best way to put it. the eruptides a race was laying dormant under the planets crust they have been awakened by the constant war as well as the biological, radiological and thaumaturgical disasters of humanity the dominant race of the planets surface. after the awakening also known by the humans as the first eruption humanity is at the brink of extinction, and only survives from 12 city's on the continent of salmirove. albert Stewart a human from earth finds himself reincarnated as Alexandrove bellkenin a nobody with only a name and the cloths on his back in the slums of one of the city's. this is his story

In order not to bring the wrath of the Galwynn Empire Duke upon their kingdom, the Everia King gave out his daughter as a potential bride. In a world full of power-thirsty rulers, nowhere was safe. Hareton Sullivan, the bloodthirsty Duke has eyes for the baker's daughter only but the political truce between him and the Everia King must stand. Will Princess Marcella Dominic allow the Duke's heart to be stolen by the commoner's daughter? What will Victoria do when she finds out that the Duke is heartless and cruel?.

life core is everything for demons but what will happen when the demon’s king betrays his own people and give some life cores to human’s king

Han Woojin had struggled all his life. He lived in Busan, Korea in a small apartment. Woojin was a lawyer. Who struggled to make ends meet. No one wanted to hire him. One day he gets a mysterious call. He picks it up only to find that someone wants to hire him to win a case. He thought someone must be messing with him until he heard the payment. He could become rich in just a few weeks. He reluctantly accepted the case. But that’s when things take a horrible turn. He keeps running into trouble of all sorts. Will he get out of these troubles??

Jovana Stafford, a determined alchemist, risked everything to save her brother with a bluish potion of unpredictable power called Serendipity. The Duke Of Veridian, Caspian Clifford, the kingdom's most formidable force, was tasked with finding the creator of Serendipity. When their worlds intertwined at a debutante ball, an undeniable attraction sparked between them, and their meeting became a clandestine affair. As Jovana struggled to keep her secret, and Caspian grappled with his duty, they must navigate a perilous path of love and loyalty. Will Caspian betray Jovana to fulfil his duty, or will he defy the kingdom to protect her?

Liforia is the illegitimate daughter of count Absterweb. Being born from an affair from the count one night affair with a maid, she was treated as a useless doll. Liforia never knew her mother as after she was born the count wife had fired her mother. When Liforia turned 19, she finds out that her father had married her off to the rumored cold blooded Duke of the North in exchange for a large sum of money.

Hanya dia yang dapat menyelamatkan dunia. Hanya dia yang bisa membawa dunia di punggungnya sambil menahan kebencian orang-orang. Dia yang telah dikhianati oleh orang-orang yang dia cintai dan sayangi. Dia yang telah kehilangan segalanya. Dia yang kecewa pada dunia. Dia yang marah pada dunia. Dia yang hatinya hancur oleh dunia. Dia yang mati di tangan orang-orang yang dia selamatkan. Dia kembali sekali lagi atas kuasa Sang Pencipta, kembalinya dia akankah penuh rasa kebahagiaan? atau dia akan semakin hancur? Hanya di sini, kisah seorang Putra Duke yang kehilangan segalanya, dan dianggap sebagai pengkhianat dunia kembali ke masa lalunya setelah kematiannya!

Betrayal, redemption, the complexity of love, and the blurred line between justice and vengeance.

Alex is your average eighteen-year-old guy. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing games and in general, having fun, but he has a secret. Every night he is hunted down by a mysterious shadowy figure with a long silver rifle. Will he survive his encounters with this hunter? And what is the identity of the man wielding the long silver rifle?

Lady Sophie’s husband, Duke Lucas of Rogethen, asks her for an open marriage after she finds out he's been sleeping with another woman for months. The powerful dragon in the woods proposes a scheme for revenge and it involves tricking her husband into believing that his perfect, docile wife is falling for someone else. The first step of their plan? Purchasing her with gold.

Red Anderson has always been a survivor, but when a fatal car accident ends her life, she awakens in the unlikeliest place—the body of Yulianna McGregor, the delicate daughter of a baron from a distant era. Thrust into a world of opulence and treachery, Red is forced to navigate the fragile facade of Yulianna’s life while seeking answers about her own death and this bewildering second chance at life. But Yulianna’s world is far from safe. A controlling stepmother, a manipulative father, and the shadow of a powerful Duke, threaten to unearth secrets that should have stayed buried. As Red delves deeper into Yulianna’s past, she discovers that her presence may not be a coincidence, and her escape may come at a greater cost than she imagined. Caught between unraveling the mystery of Yulianna’s death, confronting the dangers of her new reality, and resisting an undeniable pull toward the Duke, Red faces an impossible choice: fight to return to her modern life or embrace the chaos of the one she’s inherited.

The main character Addison del Triesh is a Nobel during the day but at night she is an assassin working for the crown prince who is a childhood friend. Because of this Addison never formed close relationships with anyone because the crown prince got jealous and always punished anyone who got close to her. Until one day when Addison was given a job to take a traitor Duke Claud of house Targel. But when Addison slipped into his room at the dead of the night he was waiting in his drinking some wine in his robe with his sword beside him. Addison wasn't surprised so she pulled out her duel blades and lunged at Claud but he whipped out his sword and blocked it. Addison, soon realizing she was no match for Claud, left. But she would always follow him around dressed as a maid or a farmer. She even pretended to be one of his knights. But she always failed. And on day while she was out as her regular self Addison del Triesh, he found her threatened her that he would tell the emporer she was trying to kill him. So Addison was forced to become one of his knights for real this time. But the crown prince didn't like this and now he's trying to take back what is self proclaimed his.

In the era where humanity has fought through imperialism and has reached the chaotic periods of glory, is the tale of a sixteen-year old, overcoming the times of trouble and advancing himself, trying to reach the pinnacle of what he could in the lands of Light, overcoming difficulties and hurdles. ... Volume1: Twilight — Completed. Volume2: Bright Night — Completed. Volume3: Wanderer — Coming Soon!

April 27, 2190. Exactly 120 years ago, humanity fell into a catastrophe that nearly wiped out civilization from planet Earth. Thousands of mysterious portals appeared across the world, unleashing millions of creatures never before seen on Earth. From hordes of orcs flooding the streets of New York to dragons rampaging in Beijing, humanity was cornered and forced to live underground. For over a century, humans adapted in this condition and began harnessing energy from the portals for their use. Following our protagonist—Angga, a hunter and a healer who explores portals and slays monsters for a living. We will also witness humanity's struggle to reclaim their home—surface.

[COMPLETED] Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family. Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined for exile to the Temple, consigned to spend the remainder of her days in isolation and abandonment. Contrary to her anticipations, instead of the Temple, Aideen found herself within the cold walls of Duke Tillian Valentine's castle. Duke Valentine, the last scion of the once-revered Valentine family that ruled the Kingdom before the "Fratricide Rebellion", now presided over the desolate Northern lands. Faced with fear and confusion, Aideen expected her life to perpetuate its cycle of misery, only to discover that Duke Valentine might hold the key to a new opportunity, a chance at a life she had never envisioned. "You bewitched my body and soul. Put an intoxicating spell on me, shackled my heart to yours with your magic. If I could exchange my eyesight with you, I would do it just to make you see what a man dying from love looks like."