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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Please note that this work of fiction is not safe for work (NSFW). It contains words, scenes, and phrases not suitable for audiences below 18. Be aware. —All the characters here are 18 and above— Synopsis Okumura Kouhei is in love with Saonji Hina, but she’s as cold as ice and doesn’t let anyone get close—she's like a flower that’s impossible to reach. However, everything changes when Kouhei uncovers a secret about Hina that turns his world upside down. To make matters even more complicated, members of the student council decide to get involved, adding to the chaos swirling around him. And let’s not forget about his neighbor next door, who seems to have her own agenda. What will happen to Kouhei now that he’s stumbled upon something he wasn’t meant to discover as a mere human?

Brielle is one of the few female hunters at the association. Dealing with useless trainees every six months, she has a low tolerance for bullshit. She no longer believes in love, and nothing will change her mind after what happened to her. She believes that the only thing she can love and trust is her job, where she helps protect the defenceless by killing those who use their abilities to get everything they want. Hunting is a thrill that she enjoys more than life itself. Having a minimalist life, the only thing at home she cherishes is her painting. A vampire that refuses to choose a partner for his sister. Ketan will do anything to protect his loved ones, even kill those that threaten his livelihood. Usually, he is calm, gentle, and collected. He stays hidden away from everyone when he does not want anything to do with individuals until the day he is captured and locked away in a dungeon. After that moment, his life changed for good. Cursing the blood that he drinks, Ketan fights against the pull of drinking more blood from the person that donated the blood. An Excerpt from the book: Brielle throws her arms around Ketan’s neck. “I was so worried about you. I did not know what you were going to do or if you would survive.” Ketan smiled and accepted her hug. “I am sorry for worrying you. I had to do what needed to be done. Besides, I knew that this was going to happen and be as painful as it was.” Brielle starts sobbing in his embrace. “I think that you should take what you need from me, Ketan. You will not be able to stand the bloodlust soon… will you?” Pushing her away before losing control. Ketan moves away from her weakly. “Stay back. I am not in control of myself right now. You should not even be here right now. Leave me alone!” Ketan holds his hand out to stop her from coming closer to him. “I can hear your pulse racing; it’s deafening.” “You were fine a moment ago; now you are you pushing me away, Ketan? I can help you.” Brielle leans down towards him and gently pulls him into her arms. “No, stop. I can’t control myself, and I would never be able to forgive myself if something happened to you. I am not a sedated beast; I lust for every drop of your sweet blood that I hear pumping through your veins, but I must resist. Otherwise, I will harm you in the worst way possible.” Ketan pushes her back and teleports deeper into the cave. “Stay back before I begin to acquire a taste for your blood. It is a deadly thing to tempt fate once again.” Brielle continues to walk into the deep dark cave towards him. “Ketan, I trust you more than I have trusted others. I know that you will not kill me. Just look at how fearful you are right now.” She finally reaches him again. Crying, Ketan grabs her from behind, sits her in his lap. One arm wrapped around her waist, the other in her hair, pulling off the right exposing her neck. Slowly he lowers his lips to her neck, licking the surface testing the flesh. His fangs rest at the hollow of her neck before carefully breaking the skin. He starts to drink her blood deeply, but as he drank, he slowly stopped and lifted his face up, crying while holding Brielle against his body crying. Blood leaking from the bite marks while some drips down his chin. Her body was being held up by Ketan, and her eyes were now closed. Her body seemed lifeless in his arms. She started to slide forward as a deadweight. Ketan catches her and holds her princess style in his lap, rocking back and forth. Crying fresh tears.

Liu (Musk) is a man that is reinacanated from modern earth, in an era of primitive beasts and humans competing to reign supreme. Due to chance, he embarks on cultivation and manages to reach the limit of strength in his current world, being forced to flee due to sense of crisis he feels getting closer the longer he stays. On his escape journey in space, he is swept by void tide into another dimension. Where he finds himself a new purpose and opponents on his rise to claim opportunity for eternity. Support: https://www.patreon.com/Auroya_Ryan?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Cyrus has been killing people for living because he needs the money to survive, after he finished his last job he took a chance to start a new life somewhere else. There he will meet someone who will make his life worth living, art makes second chances.

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

La aventura de crecer y enamorarse... ¿será tan conveniente cuando se trata de tu propio amigo?

Leonel, un joven de 15 años, posee una capacidad extraordinaria para descifrar las emociones de los demás, aunque es incapaz de reconocer las propias. Este conflicto interno lo ha moldeado como una persona egoísta y distante, reservando su afecto únicamente para su familia. Sin embargo, incluso allí, sus decisiones suelen ser impulsivas y erráticas. En la escuela y en su vida diaria, su desconexión emocional lo coloca en constantes malentendidos, complicando sus relaciones con quienes lo rodean. Todo cambia drásticamente cuando, en un giro inesperado, se ve obligado a comprometerse con Rachel, una chica de su misma edad. nota del autor: puedes tener contenido no apto para todo público Por lo cual queda Bajo su discreción gracias por su atención y que disfruten la novela ya que soy novato todavía excepto todo tipo de sugerencias. Por favor déjeme un comentario qué les pareció el primer capítulo.

[AI Art for Most of the Main Cast will be Uploaded in P@treon and some Preview Pics in Webnovel.] (AI Art for Christine in Cover Picture.[My Creation]) ~~ 6 Times a Day (6TaD) is a story centers around a male high school student named Alan Plummer, who starts off as an awkward young man. Unbeknownst to him, his mother's best friend and neighbor lusts after him and concocts a phony medical diagnosis that requires him to have six orgasms a day, in order to seduce him. Things don't go quite as she plans and a chain of events and circumstances results in an increasing number of gorgeous women finding themselves 'helping' him with his "medical treatments." **Not my Own Novel, but found on SPACER X Website which is down nowadays.. thus i am re-editing and re-posting this novel which i have greatly enjoyed..If the Original Author wants to take down this publication, pls pm me at chufeng.a@gmail.com** Otherwise Have Fun Reading this Novel you Bit$$es. Since i am editing this you expect a good update speed.. ------------ TAGS: HAREM, INCEST, TEACHER, NURSE, SEDUCTION, NTR (The Old Novel had some but I am dedicated to REMOVE them, If you find some which I missed, please mention the CHAPTER NO), SlowBurn ------------ Edit: Small amount of netorare has been mentioned by the readers, which the team is looking into, we haven't crossed that threshold,IF THERE IS NETORARE, THEN Read at your own risk, as it mostly woman seducing her son[ Acording to the readers, and i am not pushing myself to read ahead as it time consuming and not worth it] . If you are not into this categories, THIS IS A FREE NOVEL I AM PUBLISHING DURING MY FREE TIME, NOBODY IS FUCKIN FORCING YOU TO READ THIS NOVEL, SO STOP FUCKING GIVING 1 STAR REVIEWS WHEN I HAVE CLEARLY MENTIONED THE TAGS AND STORYLINE YOU FUCKIN IDIOTS.. P.S Thanks for all the Loyal Readers who have followed this novel from the beginning........Much Love...!! **/////////////////////////////** Please consider Donating however much you can to support me to keep this novel going. Every Little Donation counts. ----------------------------- patreon.com/SnakeEmpress paypal.me/SnakeEmpress buymeacoffee.com/snakeempress [Consider becoming a P@treon and enjoy a minimum of 100+ chapters ahead.] **/////////////////////////////**

Kevin, was a young man that was struggling after finishing his university education. He worked wherever there was an opportunity, while trying to look for a job. One day, he experiences something that will change his life entirely, together with that of those that were close to him. During one of his ventures, when he was working at a construction site, an earthquake erupted from nowhere, leading to the collapse of the building that was still undergoing construction. But that was not all, just as Kevin was running for his life, the earth suddenly split open, and he was swallowed into the ground. But as he thought that he was going to die, he found himself in a white space. He was not sure about what was going on, but in the next moment, a holographic screen appeared in front of him. And with that, several prompts followed. [System binding completed.] [System activating… System activated.] [Welcome to the 10 Times Multiplier System.] And just like that, Kevin’s life changed entirely….

[Esta imagen no me pertenece!! ] Kaysel es un monarca dragón y Logan es un humano que desde el día en el que nació no ha parado de reencarnar en el mismo mundo. Kaysel y Logan son maestro y discípulo Ambos mueren sellando al demonio 13 y se les da la oportunidad de ingresar al sistema "cría a los pequeños villanos". Trasmigra por el sistema viajando entre mundos criando a pequeños villanos. Kaysel: Este mundo es fascinante ¿Verdad? pequeño humano. kaysel admira la ciudad cargando un bebé en brazos. Mientras tanto Logan reencarna primero. Logan: Estudiaré este mundo para ayudar al maestro (´。＿。｀) autor: En esta historia encontraras muchos personajes secundarios , y algunos protagonistas demoran en aparecer. Hay muchos puntos de vista " punto de vista múltiple". Está historia es muy larga así que dame ánimos de seguir escribiendo (;□;)

In a world shaped by gods, magic, and unwavering faith, Leon awakens to a new life—but not as the naive boy who once wandered its streets. Betrayed and killed in his past, he finds himself reborn as the prophesied deity of a small, devout tribe hidden deep within a mana-rich forest. The villagers, steadfast in their belief, see him as the ancient god Relethis, returned to guide and protect them. But Leon knows the truth—he is no god. Armed only with a unique and mysterious ability to fuse objects and living things into powerful creations, he steps reluctantly into the role they expect him to fill. As Leon performs small miracles—purifying water, cultivating magical plants, and improving their lives—he begins to lose himself in the tribe’s faith and the peace it brings. Though he still remembers the betrayal and pain of his previous life, the weight of his mortal identity grows fainter with each passing day. Yet, the world beyond the forest does not rest. As whispers of his deeds spread, powerful kingdoms, rival faiths, and ancient forces take notice. With his ability growing stronger and the villagers depending on him more than ever, Leon must decide what it truly means to be a god. Will he cling to the past, or will he fully embrace the faith of his people, even if it means forgetting who he once was?

The love story of Crecyda and Renner unfolds amidst familial pressure and complex emotions. The visit of Durado Marvin and his harsh attitude towards Renner reveal the conflicts and estrangement within the family. Renner is expelled from military school due to cheating, plunging their relationship into a difficult situation. However, after a heated argument and reflection, Renner and Crecyda decide to leave their sorrowful place and start a new life. While reminiscing about the past, they also grapple with complicated feelings towards Durado, but ultimately choose to let go of everything and seek new freedom and hope.

Ryan loses his sister in accident, however due to supernatural circumstances he wakes up in an Parallel World before the death of his sister. But before meeting his sister the Zombie Outbreak broke all over the world... After killing 10 zombies, Ryan activated the Apocalypse Overlord System. Doesn't this force him to conquer the world and start his own ideal country? So, Ryan conquered all the way, starting from A City, and embarked on the path of a Apocalypse overlord. Want to survive? Call me master first. No matter you are a high-ranking official, a celebrity singer, a policewoman, or a socialite, you are just under the rule of Ryan. If you want to survive, just be a good girl...

Mary Sun has a secret. Multiple secrets. Actually, she has none; people simply don't believe her. Or, alternatively: A myopic park ranger who is in charge of guarding the mouth of hell, a fatherly demon, and a down-on-his-luck charlatan, are one of the last remaining barriers between the world as we know it and its destruction. Shenanigans ensue.

Un día dos personas murieron al mismo, tiempo muchos pensarían que fue el fin, pero no fue así para ellos. Los dos terminaron en un espacio negro inconmensurable sin saber del otro. ¿Que los llevo ahí? ¿Por qué los dos estaban juntos? Son preguntas que no tendrán respuesta. Pasaron mucho, mucho tiempo ahí pensando "¿Por que sigo aquí?" Y un día esa pregunta fue respondida. Después de la muerte... viene la vida. Con el fin de dos humanos, llegó el nacimiento de dos grandes demonios.

"Los Cielos no se Doblan" sigue a Aiden, un hombre con una mente marcada por alucinaciones y una clara falta de cordura. Convencido de que su destino es liberar a la humanidad de las divinidades que controlan el destino de los mortales, Aiden comienza una lucha caótica contra estos poderes cósmicos. Al principio, Aiden es un "niño santo", confuso y atrapado en su propio caos interior. Aunque otros lo ven como un elegido, él se siente perdido y desconectado de su propósito. A medida que avanza en su camino, su creencia de ser un salvador lo lleva a tomar decisiones drásticas, sin comprender completamente las consecuencias de sus acciones, lo que solo genera más caos. Con el tiempo, Aiden se da cuenta de que lo que busca destruir no es lo que pensaba. Mientras se acerca a la consecuencia finales de sus actos, la pregunta más importante es si realmente puede liberar a la humanidad o si es solo otro peón en el sistema que intenta derrocar.

Windi Featherwing and Sowema embark on a journey together to search for the missing druid Oyi Nightsong and the Purification Box he carried. They encounter various challenges along the way, including attacks by ogres, the appearance of a mysterious orc, and the revelation that Oyi has turned into a monster. Ultimately, they team up with the orc to defeat the corrupted Oyi and deal with his remains. Before parting ways, Windi and Sowema discuss their futures, each harboring concerns as they set off on different paths.

En un mundo donde las creencias de todas las culturas moldearon la existencia, los dioses de cada cultura eligen a un ser humano cada 100 años para otorgar sus poderes a un ser humano y obligarlo a participar en un concurso llamado "Torneo Sagrado". Estos humanos elegidos se llaman "Avatares" y adquieren poderes que representan a sus propios dioses y luchan usando habilidades que reflejan sus respectivas áreas de control. Esta lucha determinará el equilibrio del mundo. Sin embargo, ninguno de los participantes conocía el verdadero propósito del torneo ni la recompensa final para el vencedor.

En una era futurista donde la humanidad ha cruzado las estrellas y ha conquistado decenas de mundos, esta ha vuelto a retomar una de sus tradiciones mas antiguas, la guerra. Ahora que la tragedia azoto la vida de Zira Andurri se verá obligada a recorrer cada centímetro de Solaris para descubrir el porque es perseguida, mientras busca pistas intentando saber que paso con su hermano, ¿está vivo?, ¿está muerto?. Ganará enemigos y aliados por igual, mientras busca el amanecer en una infinita oscuridad.

Maya Carter is an aspiring artist whose passion for painting is only rivaled by her dreams of making it big in the art world. After years of struggling, she's finally summoned the courage to showcase her portfolio at one of the most prestigious galleries in the city. But when a fateful coffee spill ruins the pristine white suit of Alexander Grayson—the billionaire owner of the gallery—Maya’s carefully planned moment of opportunity spirals into disaster. Humiliated and embarrassed, Maya is ready to give up her dreams, but something inside her refuses to let go. Determined to make things right, she returns to the gallery to apologize and prove herself. What she doesn't expect is to find herself entangled in a complicated relationship with Alexander, a man whose icy exterior hides deeper scars. As they grow closer, Maya discovers that beneath Alexander's success lies a man searching for redemption and meaning in the art he’s spent his life collecting. As their bond deepens, Maya faces difficult choices between her ambitions and the unexpected love blossoming between them. But the art world is a cruel place, and with Alexander’s past threatening their future, Maya must decide whether to chase her dreams or follow her heart. Unspoken Art is a heartfelt journey of love, ambition, and the uncharted paths that lead to self-discovery.

"En una gran ciudad, donde los secretos se ocultan en las sombras, dos amigas se unen por un pasado doloroso. Emily, marcada por un trauma profundo, encuentra en Anya un apoyo, una conexión que la ayuda a enfrentar sus miedos. Anya, una artista atormentada por visiones, encuentra en Emily una musa, una inspiración que le da sentido a su mundo. Sin embargo, cuando una serie de asesinatos sacude la ciudad y las obras de Anya muestran una inquietante similitud con los crímenes, la delgada línea entre la inspiración y la obsesión se vuelve cada vez más borrosa. Un detective, intrigado por el vínculo entre ambas mujeres, se adentra en un laberinto de pistas y secretos, donde la realidad se desdibuja y la línea entre la verdad y la ficción se vuelve cada escenario de un juego mortal."

What is observation? well, here's a simple example: assume someone who walks a stare everyday but oe day he thought how many steps does the stare have? That's what it is simply saying it is the knowledge of understanding not just the fact that their is a stare but the number of steps you have to walk on a stare. while we simply walk a stare we 'see' whereas when we count the number of states while we walk is called 'observation'. this novel is about a boy who is gifted with this talent.

Su Ying a woman from the 21st century transmigrated to the ancient times and became a mother and a wife. Husband hates her fear not cause she is equipped with her space. She opened shops, bought land and fields, became a landlord and a role model to everyone. All men waited in line for her husband to divorce to her. "Hubby what are you doing" " I have to let them know you are mine" Aren't we divorcing but Xiao Shan clung unto her tightly with the children. Later Su Ying finds that this seemingly farmer husband of her looks extraordinary and has another identity. Before she could find out they were summoned to the capital "Huh, hubby who are you?" "Wife listen to me".

En el corazón de la ajetreada Shanghái, Glenn, un programador atrapado en la vorágine de la rutina corporativa, ve cómo la chispa de su vida se desvanece bajo la sombra de la opresiva carga laboral. Sumido en el vacío y la desesperación, su mundo se detiene abruptamente cuando un infarto lo derrumba en su oficina, llevándolo a una experiencia cercana a la muerte que desafía toda lógica y razón. En un momento que parece eterno, Glenn transita por un reino etéreo, un pasaje donde las almas se entrelazan y la existencia se transforma. Pero lo que comienza como un último suspiro en un mundo conocido, se convierte en un despertar inesperado. Glenn abre los ojos en un cuerpo joven, en medio de un bosque que parece salido de un sueño: árboles de corteza cristalina, hojas que susurran secretos, y un suelo que brilla suavemente bajo sus pies. Desconcertado y fascinado, Glenn debe aprender a sobrevivir en este nuevo y mágico mundo, mientras busca respuestas sobre su inesperada reencarnación y la extraña conexión que parece unir su pasado con este nuevo inicio. La lucha por entender su propósito en un lugar donde la naturaleza y la magia coexisten lo llevará a descubrir poderes ocultos y secretos que podrían redefinir lo que significa estar vivo. Sobre los cielos es una historia de renacimiento y descubrimiento, donde los límites entre la realidad y la fantasía se desdibujan, y un alma perdida encuentra su verdadero destino en un mundo lleno de maravillas y misterios.

In a realm shrouded in shadows and whispered secrets, a young demon prince named Leo found himself at a crossroads of fate. One fateful day, under a sky swirling with ominous dark clouds, he unexpectedly glimpsed a haunting vision of the future—a future where doom loomed over his homeland, threatening to bring devastation to his people and their legacy. Stirred by the weight of this foreboding prophecy, Leo felt a fire ignite within him. Determined to alter the course of destiny, he embarked on a perilous journey filled with treachery and trials. Would the choices he made lead to salvation for his kin, or would they spiral into chaos, sealing their doom once and for all? With every step he took, the fate of his world hung delicately in the balance.

¿Qué hay de nuevo? La típica historia del héroe que es invocado para salvar al mundo del rey demonio y vive feliz con su amada. Pero, ¿qué pasa cuando este héroe es invocado a este mundo solo para proteger a los habitantes de él? ¿Y ya? No hay villanos ni nada, pero espera, ¿qué pasa con el hijo? ¿Qué tiene que ver? Otros héroes son creados artificialmente gracias a una tal gema vitae y a dioses que buscan la extinción de la raza humana. ¿Será posible que el hijo del héroe pueda salvar al mundo?