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In a world where beasts are either tamed or exorcised, Age of Beast Tamers follows a unique protagonist—a once-human soul, reincarnated for the ninth and final time into the body of a dragon emperor. Set in a dark and mysterious era plagued by the Sable Mark disease, humanity battles curses, ancient sorcery, and the veil between worlds. Beasts from other realms vie for dominance alongside humans struggling for survival, mastery, and freedom. Follow Faelen on his path as a Beast Tamer when he as well is a beast.

*WARNING* MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY [cultivation and mythology] [Dark] [for readers] "dear readers, this is dark novel with taboo themes and the fist part of the novel contains heavy corruption, the MC will face hardship in the beginning of the corruption ark as corruption and in the later of the corruption ark, the MC will start taking revenge, till the end of revenge arc and yes there is happy ending but how? you'll know at the end of the novel." Genre: cultivation, R18, system, NTR, Milf, bestiality, mythology, Heavy corruption etc,. [Note to readers: While some may assume this novel is solely intended as explicit content, it actually contains a compelling story-line. The novel is divided into two parts: the first explores themes of corruption, while the second focuses on revenge.] "Please remember, this novel is more than just an erotic tale - there's a rich, intriguing story woven throughout. I urge you to keep supporting me, as your motivation is what drives me to continue crafting an engaging story." Synopsis: Ye Yang, the 4th young master of the Ye cultivation clan, was once the weakest member of his family. His feeble cultivation and stagnant growth made him a target for bullying, and he was stripped of his chance to become clan head. While his peers surpassed him, reaching advanced stages like Qi Awakening and Meridian Opening Cultivation Stage, Ye Yang remained stuck at the 9th level of Body Tempering. Ashamed and defeated, he isolated himself from his family, refusing to meet anyone, including his mother Yu Mei and sisters Ye Ling and Ye Mu. Although his father saw him as a disgrace to the Ye family, he still tried to help Ye Yang overcome his limitations. In a desperate attempt to escape his misery, Ye Yang tried to end his life by cutting his wrist. But as he lay dying, a mysterious voice intervened: "If you don't want to live for yourself, then be mine and entertain me." Ye Yang lost consciousness, only to awaken the next morning to a strange screen window: [Choice-based System] [Welcome: Player Ye Yang] This marked the beginning of his transformation, as he embarked on a journey guided by the enigmatic System, confronting his dark past, and uncovering the secrets of his world. [EXTRA INFO] *In chapter 15 you can see unofficial map of the world* *you can read about cultivation stages/realm in comment section of first chapter* [Leave your reviews] Author's other work - Demonic Son-in Law OG_Novalist

--- **In a world teetering on the brink of annihilation, four ordinary teenagers—Chase, Belinda, Kellie, and Cloris—find their lives irrevocably altered by a cataclysmic event. A mysterious disaster grants them extraordinary powers, but at a terrible cost: the survival of humanity itself hangs in the balance.** **As they struggle to understand their newfound abilities, they are thrust into a desperate battle to save Earth from an impending apocalypse. Together, they must quickly master their powers and unite against a force that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. Just when victory seems within their grasp, an unexpected twist hurls them into a rapidly closing portal, sending them into an uncharted and enigmatic realm.** **Now stranded in a world unlike any they’ve ever known, Chase and his friends must navigate treacherous new challenges and uncover the hidden truths behind their powers. With their very survival at stake, their journey of discovery has only just begun, and the fate of their world—and possibly countless others—rests in their hands.** ---

The world changed on the day the first Gate appeared. A massive, swirling vortex of energy erupted in the heart of New York City, towering over the skyline. It was unlike anything humanity had ever seen—a shimmering doorway to the unknown, pulsing with a power that seemed to defy the laws of physics. Within days, similar gates began appearing around the globe, from the Amazon rainforest to the Siberian tundra. Scientists were baffled, governments were alarmed, and the military mobilized. These Gates, as they came to be known, allowed only a limited number of people to pass through at any given time, depending on the "level" of the Gate. The world quickly learned that beyond these portals lay realms filled with monsters, creatures straight out of ancient legends and nightmares. The monsters were deadly, their strength and ferocity determined by the disaster level of the Gate they guarded. But those who managed to defeat them found treasures of immense value—items of great power and utility, and most importantly, the Crystals.

A new world has been created one among hundreds, made by one of the star engines of the young galaxy, in this world everything within a spirit kindles the gift of intelligence and magic, a gift given by the previous galaxies. for every gust of wind, clump of dirt, grass of weed, tree in a forest, or beast to animals holds a spirit within one must simply awaken it. Our hero given by his future self with a mission, a task or goal he isn't sure, but he is sure that he must survive before anything else in a world, naked and afraid. but not lonely.

[Will you open the Gilded Box?] [Possible reward A: Ascension for all of Humanity] [Possible reward B: Extinction] … On the first day of high school, a mysterious boy with an unknown background appeared at Bharat's most prestigious and futuristic school. At first, no one noticed anything unusual about him. When it was time for everyone to introduce themselves, the boy stood up to share his introduction. He began by revealing his name: Abhi. However, he seemed unsure about many other details concerning himself, as if he had no memories of his past. But when asked about his hometown, his answer shocked everyone to their core. He revealed that he came from Rakvill, a city erased from time and history—a place believed to be the legendary City of Gold. Who is Abhi? Why did he enroll in the greatest school in the country? And most importantly, how did he come from a place that has been forgotten by time and history? … A group of high school students who were secretly researching 'Rakvill,' decided to acquaint themselves with Abhi to unveil the mysteries hidden in his memories. During their search, Abhi, Transmigrates into game-like realms filled with distorted realities. He must clear all the levels in these realms to reach their ultimate goal: the legendary City of Gold.

——-Warning Mature language——- During a school trip, six teenagers stumble upon a mysterious game wheel that transports them to a different dimension. Every midnight, they must fight for a chance at a normal life, though they've never known what "normal" truly means. They grapple with questions of purpose and survival: What are they fighting for? Why were they chosen to endure such horrors? Shifting between realms and battling beasts beyond mortal comprehension, they struggle to make a home in a world that wants them gone. Join this campaign. Embark on this journey. ————————— I hope you enjoy this story. love y’all, peace out

Princess Ivana is as dazzling as she is daring, ruling her kingdom with confidence, charm, and a sharp wit. Caught between royal duties and secretive missions, she thrives in the shadows—until Edmund, her childhood rival-turned-ally, reappears. Their complicated past brims with unresolved tension, flirtation, and a shared history that neither can escape. As the kingdom’s fragile peace teeters, Ivana and Edmund’s bickering escalates, drawing them into a game of hidden motives and unspoken desires. In a world of alliances, secrets, and unpredictable twists, one thing is certain: their rivalry is far from over, and their fates are entwined in ways neither can resist.

A young man lived many lives. He lived as a cultivator in a world of Wuxia, a Saint, a sword master, a leader in the apocalypse, a doctor, a chef, a robotics and weapons engineer, a half dragon, a elf, a Dyried, a CEO, a Hunter, and much more. And finally his last life in the interstellar era arrived. How will he live? Will the never lived romance be found? What friends, planets and galaxies will be found? and what about the enemies thr treasons and the blood in the way?

A data loving man from Earth has an accident which transport him to a dark land filled filled with terrifying creatures and magical powers. Fortunately for him, he has a Biological Assistance Chip too ease his path. However, things in this bizarre and strange world are not always as they seem, and, though it is a tremendous asset, the chip doesn't always work as expected. With all of the greedy creatures and magical mayhem around him, one can only wonder what the future holds for this young man...

When the farmer of an estate in Santa Barbara reports the appearance of mysterious glowing spheres, Owen, a biologist; Amelia, a chemist; and Barbara, a physicist, join the investigation. Together, they unravel UFO phenomena that defy logic and science, facing mysteries that could change the understanding of extraterrestrial life. With each revelation, they delve deeper into a web of secrets and discoveries that will take them beyond what they imagined possible.

The story is set in a world where humans and beasts coexist. After everyone reaches a certain age, they will start the beast-control talent awakening ceremony and awaken their own talents. Lin Hao was left out by his family and friends because he had no talent for awakening in his previous life. However, he died in an accident and was reborn to awaken his system. From then on, the protagonist not only has to survive in an environment surrounded by strong people, but also faces unknown challenges with his companions.

It is the Age of Gods. There are 9 recognized Divine Gods who gives power to humanity to combat the sudden advent of the apocalypse called the Demonic Beast Emergence. Human society is now divided into 9 factions corresponding to every one of the 9 Divine Gods. Every living human is expected to receive the acknowledgement of a God and fall under his authority, his faction, receiving divine powers. Every living human is expected to be favored by only one God. But what happens when one day a human arises who was favored by more than one God? What becomes of the order? What becomes of the factions? This is the story of a boy determined to deduce the cause of his father’s death and hunt down the culprits responsible for it. This is the story of an enigma who strives to create a path for himself where there has never been one. This is the story of a maverick who fights against the order of society! This is a story of revenge. This is the story of Paul Arakkis.

What will you do if you, as an heiress of a mafia organization in this modern world, suddenly jump into another dimension? Historical era? The worst in this world is when a girl needs to be girlish, polite, wearing a dress with thick layers, and too traditional for her liking! But, of course, she will ruled this world, too, right? *Reminder: English is not writer main language so read at your own risk. ~~~~~~~~~ ::VOLUME 1 : WHERE IS THIS WORLD?:: => Ariana Rose Conrad, heiress of Mafia from Black Eagle Organization in modern world suddenly jump into another dimension which totally different than the world that she know. ::VOLUME 2 : MARRY THE ENEMY:: => New life of Ariana as a Duchess. She also began to focusing on her mafia organization here. Her first case to investigate regarding the disease suffered by her mother-in-law. Love also started to blossom between her and her husband but something like this definitely not that easy as they started as enemies. After a big event, Ariana decided to leave the Silver Palace and divorce. ::VOLUME 3 : THE STRUGGLE OF LOVE:: => The Duke does not want to give up and keep on searching for his wife desperately even if she already left him. Reunite at some point but Ariana refused to coming back. Things getting complicated after Zayn collapsed, making Ariana have to make another big decision in her life. ::VOLUME 4 : THE FAMILY:: => The Basileious and the Conrad are now in a tense state after what Ariana said to the King, her own father. The empire also is in uproar because of that. People opinion is now divided into both of the household. ~~~~~~~~~~

In the era of the Declining Laws, as spiritual energy gradually diminished and the strength of cultivators withered away, the protagonist Wang Quan accidentally awakens his family’s ancient "Defiant Bloodline." In this age where spiritual energy is scarce and the powerful are falling, watch how Wang Quan defies the heavens and changes his fate. He competes with the chosen ones of destiny to seize the final opportunities of power. This is a tale of a man burdened with the vengeance of his family's destruction, breaking the shackles of despair in an era of fading cultivation. It is the legendary journey of a mortal who, with a heaven-defying bloodline, rises from the depths to challenge fate itself.

In different corners of the universe, various planets and civilizations reign. On each of these worlds, there are beings and systems that consider themselves superior, believing they hold the reins of the universe. On some planets, forces that see themselves as gods dominate. Elsewhere, there are mystical communities who believe they have uncovered the secret of the universe by embracing the unity of all things. On other planets, there are individuals hailed as heroes by humanity, races who trust no one and rely solely on the absolute power of technology, and kings and emperors who blindly believe in their own authority. Each one, in their isolated world, maintains their power, separated from the rest of the universe. However, a force that has grown weary of these arrogant systems, and that knows the much older and deeper truths of existence, emerges: the White Entity. It decides that the time has come for the end of these prideful beings and fragile systems that rule the universe. To achieve this, it unleashes ancient and forgotten powers—known as the "Ancient Forgotten." Monsters, legendary creatures, terrifying storms, mind-controlling plants, planets of darkness capable of swallowing stars, and even legendary treasures for which wars would be fought... Each one sets out toward the worlds where these beings hold dominion. But the White Entity’s plan encounters an unexpected obstacle. A primordial and unknown force, the Black Entity, becomes aware of the White Entity’s movements. Manifesting as a female figure, the Black Entity begins to appear simultaneously across all planets, dimensions, and realms. Black screens, shining like a light among the stars, appear in the skies of every planet. These screens reveal critical information about each monster, power, or ancient object that the White Entity has sent. On each screen is written the name of the creature, its ability, and its weakness.

In a world where the blood on your skin determines which of the 6 factions you belong to, a boy named Noah Royal was born into the lowest faction of the six, the Reds. Born to endure excruciating labor evey day, no matter how old, and die an early death—that was his fate until he discovered a power long thought lost by the Reds. He never anticipated that his will to survive, refusal to bow down to his oppressors, and newfound power would ignite the flames of rebellion. -This is my my first novel, but I still think it’s going to be worth your time. If you just give it a chance, who knows—you just might be witnessing greatness or reading it.

Our third dimensional reality is in a grave danger! Strange creatures filled with ‘Virya’ energy are on their way to cause great destruction. But there are people from a parallel dimension ‘Aayam’, slaying these creatures known as the ‘Astradharis’. In a time of a possibily upcoming apocalypse, two friends, Advitya and Vishva travel to ‘Aayam’ and enter the academy to become the greatest Astradhari and stop the apocalypse.

Liam is born into a world in which everybody has a system interface . When this interface first immerged in 1396 AD it caused some serious mayhem . Because of this interface a chaos period started. This chaos period lasted for 200 years . Liam is born 200 years after the chaos period has finished . Follow him on his journey as he becomes stronger and discovers the secrets this world holds .

"If I could live my life again, there'd be nobody in this world who could stop me." Although Lin Zhen was a Star Realm Warrior, he had led a stifled and frustrated life. Starting from the Earth era, up until humans migrated beyond the Solar System, he never made a name for himself. In his lifetime, countless grudges went unavenged, and countless desires were left unfulfilled. As he approached death, he summarized his life's experiences, thinking that if he could start again, he would use his foresight to reach the peak of his life. Holding on to this fantasy, he closed his eyes. Then, a cosmic black hole appeared. Time and space collapsed, and when he opened his eyes again, he had returned to Earth during the great catastrophe... PS: Readers can join the group "613961070." All subscribers can join the group "614441139." Updates on extra content will be provided from time to time.

A stone age young man out on his first hunt to become a man, an unidentified object falling out of the sky towards him, will the whims of fate be kind or cruel to him? Follow the MC's journey through the ages as the world grows and evolves with him. *Release of new chapters will most likely be 2 times a week, depending on how busy I am with work and life. will try for 3 times a week*

Jun Haoyu is a wise and smart man. But even he has his moments of weakness. [Hello, I'm Zero. Would you like to sign a contract with me?] In a fleeting moment of weakness (while sleeping), Haoyu hummed in response. [Ding! The contract has been established successfully! Transferring the host!] [Ding! Welcome to the new world! Please complete the missions well!] Abruptly thrown into a new world, Haoyu quickly adapts. Fortunately, he gains a wife along the way, healing his wounded heart bit by bit. Disclaimer: - This is my original work! - This story is my means of survival, for myself and others like me who are starving (for seme MC stories). - Gong/Top/Seme MC!!! The MC is the Gong! - 1v1, with the shou's soul remaining consistent across worlds-it's always his soul. ... #GongMC #SemeMC #SemeProtagonist #MainAttack Lastly, thank you for reading! Please follow the author, vote, comment, and share the story~! Also, please consider buy this broke author some food: ko-fi.com/despicablechili

Balance must be kept, lest the world falls into chaos. That is the truth of the world of Galdor. Faera, the estranged daughter of King Calion, has been away from home for 20 years. Now, she must return to stop a catastrophe from unfolding. In a race against time, with the balance of the fabric of the world at stake, she must stop, Rava, the one who would challenge Death itself, and bring about the end of times.

LIOMS is a thrilling fantasy adventure about Oliver, a young man stuck in a quiet village, longing for excitement. But when an ancient skeleton breaks free from its seal and chaos tears his world apart, Oliver is forced into a dangerous journey. Blessed with extraordinary luck, he embarks on an epic quest filled with magic, mysterious enemies, and dark secrets. As fate propels him toward unimaginable power, Oliver must rise to face the dangers that threaten his world. Will his luck be enough to survive?

The CIA conducts an experiment that goes wildly wrong, trapping Flat Flanagan, a 1920s Private Eye, age of 29, in the 21st Century. With no way back, Flat takes up Director Gresson’s offer and becomes the CIA’s last Private Eye. However, things aren’t all tulips & roses as there's the boiling-hot election making hell look like a paradise in comparison. Mr. Beckdette, the Mob Boss running for President, has been holding hidden cards up his sleeve and it soon becomes clear to Director Gresson that it’s up to Private Eye Flat to “hit on all sixes” to keep this Mob Boss from turning a game of “Political Blackjack” into a game of “Nuclear Craps”. With odds stacked against him, can Flat Flanagan stop this modern Mob Boss with old-school gumshoeing, noir justice, and a large glass of egg creams? Or will Mr. Beckdette win the pot and send the Private Eye spinning out into his thirties with a crash harder than the stock market of the 1930s?

Emma thought she could forgive her charming but unfaithful boyfriend, Jason, forever. But after another betrayal, she decides enough is enough and breaks free to rediscover her own identity. In the quiet corners of the library, she unexpectedly finds solace in the company of Alex, a quiet young man who shares her passion for literature. As their connection deepens, Emma begins to feel alive again, leaving behind the shadows of her past. But Jason isn’t willing to let her go easily. Consumed by jealousy and desperation, he tries to win her back, while Alex's obsession with her becomes increasingly unsettling. As Emma navigates the tangled web of love, betrayal, and manipulation, she uncovers hidden truths about both men—one who may have been stalking her from the start and another whose vulnerabilities may not be what they seem. Caught between two flawed men, Emma must confront her past and decide whether she can trust her heart again. Will she find the strength to reclaim her life, or will the ghosts of her relationships drag her back into a cycle of betrayal? In a world where love can be both a sanctuary and a trap, Emma's journey to self-discovery could change everything.

The Era of humanity is being wiped away... Now what is left of humanity must fight to survive the new age of Demons. The world has evolved, now with Spirit Technology and an association of Jaegers, the rest of mankind must fight for their survival and take back their world. Fueled by rage and hunger for revenge, Raaya; the surviving daughter of Elara, wants nothing more than to take the forefront in this battle, to avenge the death of her whole family. To do that, she and her group of special Jaegers would strive to become strong, improve their abilities while aiming to defeat Abaddon, who seeks to bring the end of the world with the powers of the Blood Star. Can Raaya fulfill her mother's legacy and save the world? what is at stake to save a world that is ten years lost into darkness? join Raaya in her adventure of fighting Demons and finding magic.