Contemporary Western

Many think of the afterlife, some think they will face the judgment of God, some think they will only fade away in the darkness of nothing or that they will be reicarnated in another world. Like any nerd and otaku, Kaio belived/hopped that will be the last option that would happened to hum when he died, and that's what happened to him, he just didn't expect it to turn into a dungeon. Now he will have to adapt quickly, if he want to survive in this new world, that seems like a mixture of a western fantasy world and eastern cultivation, as possibly the only Dungeon in the world.

‎In the heart of the human realm lies the greatest mortal ruler the realm has ever known, Ritlo Saxon. He believes it is his destiny to conquer the entire human realm and convert them to his religion. ‎ ‎Spoiled by an unswerving quest for immortality and power, a tyrant emperor sought The Nexus, the voice that carries the Sacred Ode of Immortality that would be his silver lining to ascend the Flame Throne of the Xertos realm and be reborn a god. First, the tyrant emperor must conquer all Eastern Kingdoms as it was prophesied, convert all their mystics, people and above all find the Nexus for his purpose before Ritlo Saxon would come to bring the Eastern kingdoms and Northern empire to their knees with his unimaginably large fleets of invisible armies to fulfil his destiny. ‎ ‎With Ritlo Saxon holding Western lands and Southern lands, and Arle Craig holding the Northern empire and sniffing the world most mystic region, the Eastern Kingdoms to achieve his ultimate quest for immorality and god feat, a war that would bring the human realm to dust is imminent with awakenings of armies of the underworld, unseen spirit beings, evil goddess, fearsome beasts, dark meddling elves and terrifying witches. ‎ ‎One task lies waiting to forestall the war. The purest of hearts, called "The Nexus", "The voice that carries the Sacred Ode of Immortality", must avoid captivity as he journeys through the fourteen deadly seas into the fortress of invisible beings to the Altar of Ashere and be reborn a god. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Rated 18+ ‎

A forgotten kingdom. A sacred vow. A journey home across centuries. Centuries ago, the fate of a young Vietnamese noblewoman became entwined with the rise and fall of the Champa kingdom. Her name was Thanh Mai—a girl of silken grace and iron spirit, whose heart beat with forbidden love and a fierce loyalty to truth. Her story was nearly lost… until one man dared to follow its echo. In modern-day California, Kien Quoc—a quiet Vietnamese-American engineer—receives his father’s dying wish: return to Vietnam and uncover the roots of their family’s past. His journey leads him into the heart of central Vietnam, where sacred towers sleep beneath moss and myth, and where the memory of Champa lingers in song, stone, and silence. Guided by dreams and joined by Sari, a Balinese journalist equally devoted to Southeast Asia’s lost civilizations, Kien stumbles upon a revelation that challenges history, identity, and the very idea of nationhood. Along the way, they unearth a secret chamber beneath the holy valley of My Son—and within it, a truth that changes everything. Told in sweeping, poetic prose, Last Song of the Nation weaves together two timelines: the fall of Champa through the eyes of a young woman trapped between war and destiny, and a contemporary quest for heritage, love, and healing. At its core lies a question that haunts generations: What do we owe the past, and what can it still teach us today? This is a novel of memory and migration, of culture and compassion, of spirits that never die and songs that still carry across the wind.

=====WSA 2025 X PICCOMA====== Aarav spent his whole life in suffering and injustice. Disowned by his family, cheated by his girlfriend, and drowning in alcohol and gambling, he ultimately meets his end while saving a young child and is reincarnated in the world of Eldoria as Astrael, the only heir of the Ravensatra family, where swords and magic reign supreme and only the strong survive while the weak are devoured. Follow Astrael along his journey as he defies fate beyond heaven. From a broken man to the one and only Sovereign. Wait, there is also a system-- [Ding] [Aetheric Codex is online] [Host has awakened the divine skill Synthesis.] [Ding] [Host has awakened the divine skill Plunder.] .............. Tags: Reincarnation, Antihero, Romance, Male MC, Western Fantasy ............. Disclaimer: The story begins at a slower pace as the main character is in the early stages of their journey. These initial chapters are meant to establish the world, characters, and the foundation of the plot. As the story progresses, the pace will pick up and unfold with greater intensity and depth. Your patience will be rewarded. ............. The cover page is made by AI

Élise and Victor appeared to be the perfect couple — he, a charismatic billionaire CEO; she, the graceful and discreet woman by his side. But beneath the surface of luxury and success, their marriage slowly crumbled into silence, misunderstandings, and emotional coldness. When Élise can no longer bear living in a gilded cage, she files for divorce and sets out to rebuild her life far away from Victor’s shadow. Her departure jolts him awake: for the first time, Victor realizes he never truly knew how to love — and worse, he never really knew her. But what he knows now is that Élise is irreplaceable. Determined not to lose her forever, Victor begins a relentless pursuit to win her back. Yet, just as their hearts begin to stir again, a hidden truth threatens to reshape everything — Élise is carrying his child. Breaking the Chains: A Billionaire's Heart at Stake is a gripping 100-chapter saga that explores the emotional battlefield of a love on the edge. With themes of passion, betrayal, identity, and redemption, this contemporary romance weaves a story of broken hearts, powerful legacies, and the courageous journey toward healing — and true love reborn.

The Binding Spell "The Binding Spell" begins as a charming contemporary romance, introducing Clara, a quiet book-lover with dreams of her own publishing house, and Liam, an articulate university lecturer. Their serendipitous meeting in the sun-dusted aisles of an old, beloved bookstore, "The Binding Spell," sparks an instant connection over their shared passion for literature. Their story blossoms through cozy cafes and shared silences, hinting at a profound sense of belonging and the magic of finding a kindred spirit. However, their unfolding love story takes a dark and dangerous turn when the very bookstore that brought them together is mysteriously destroyed in a fire. What Clara and Liam uncover in the aftermath is not just a tragic accident, but a sinister web of corruption tied to powerful corporate magnate Marcus Thorne. Armed with explosive evidence of arson and deeper malfeasance, they find themselves thrust into a high-stakes battle for truth, their lives—and the safety of their daughter, Eliza—hanging in the balance. Their desperate attempt to expose Marcus publicly leads to a city-wide manhunt, Liam's injury and disappearance, and Clara's capture by Dr. Aris Thorne, Marcus's estranged and far more dangerous brother. Aris, a reclusive geneticist and data magnate, reveals a chilling ambition for total information control, seeking to "optimize" Clara's memories using a neural device to weaponize her story against Marcus. Caught between two warring brothers and their monstrous ambitions, Clara faces not only physical peril but a terrifying threat to her very identity. As Marcus's forces breach Aris's hidden facility, chaos erupts, leading to the desperate unleashing of Project Chimera - Specimen 001, a formidable and unknown creature. Clara must navigate a crumbling, flooding labyrinth, facing both human predators and an unleashed monster, all while desperately searching for Liam and clinging to the hope of protecting Eliza. "The Binding Spell" transforms from a sweet, character-driven narrative into a gripping, high-octane thriller, exploring the enduring power of stories, the fight for truth against overwhelming control, and the harrowing journey of two souls bound by love, courage, and an unbreakable will to survive.

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."

Unparalleled System is the story of a man who dies and awakens in a mystical world where second chances aren't just possible—they're magical. Armed with a mysterious system that grants him powers beyond imagination, Xero embarks on an endless journey of growth and discovery, determined to live the extraordinary life he never dared to in his first chance. In a realm where Eastern dragons soar alongside Western knights, where ancient mysteries hide behind every mountain and magic flows through forgotten estates, Xero learns that true power comes not from what you're given, but from seizing every opportunity to become more than you ever dreamed possible.

The Unfaithful Hour by Gopalakrishna is an unflinching, emotionally explosive contemporary erotica novel that charts the journey of radical female and queer liberation through the language of the moan — not just as pleasure, but as protest, pain, memory, and power. The story unfolds in the urban corridors of Hyderabad, where Rekha, a magnetic, sexually awakened woman, creates a private space known as 302A, which becomes ground zero for a quiet revolution — one moan at a time. Her sudden death leaves a void, but it births a greater wildfire: the rise of Archa, her soft-spoken admirer, who inherits not just Rekha’s mattress but her mission. As Rekha’s moaning rituals begin to resurface through Mandiram Rahasya, a temple-space for erotic healing and unapologetic self-expression, women gather — broken, abused, silenced, and violated — to reclaim their bodies through shared rituals of pleasure and rage. Through Veera, a fiery survivor of childhood abuse, and Witness, a guilt-ridden writer and former voyeur, the novel explores the diverse ways sexuality can both liberate and haunt. With each chapter, the tone intensifies: Women moan not just in ecstasy but in grief. Men moan in shame. Children ask if bleeding is part of coming. And Rekha — though dead — begins to possess them all, not as ghost but as gospel. Eroticism is rendered in visceral Telugu slang, raw gestures, and explicit detail, layered with unapologetic feminism, anti-patriarchal rage, and spiritual catharsis. From public rituals that bring riot police to their knees, to handwritten letters that reduce entire communities to tears, the novel refuses to choose between the sacred and the sexual — it makes them one. At its heart, The Unfaithful Hour is not just about sex. It’s about what sex remembers. It’s about reclaiming the hour the world stole from every moaning woman — and making it unfaithful to shame.

Su Changqing reincarnated into a fantasy world, directly starting with a heavenly advantage, being born into a Great Emperor family. His father is Su's contemporary family head at the quasi-emperor peak, his mother is the sword pavilion's legitimate daughter with Great Saint cultivation, and even a steward of the Su family is a Saint King. Born into such a powerful family, Su Changqing could easily reach the peak just by doing nothing. But his father, Su Nan, was afraid that his son would become a pompous and arrogant wastrel in such an environment, so he established a Truman World for Su Changqing! In a poor family, with no way to cultivate, Su Changqing struggled through hardships and finally joined a small sect. What he didn't know was that his enlightenment teacher was actually the contemporary Confucian Immortal. The taciturn elder teaching him Sword Techniques was actually the Sword Fool famous across the continent. The irritable elder who always blew up the alchemy furnace was known as the Pill Saint. To prevent Su Changqing from being arrogant due to his talents, many famous teachers were extremely harsh, and the Divine Techniques taught were very difficult to master. But soon, these teachers were all panicking. "Sword Fool master, the Nine Yang Sword is too simple, is there any other Divine Technique?" "Pill Saint master, don't leave, I've already mastered the Yin Yang Reversal Alchemy Technique, teach me something more powerful." "Hey hey hey, Confucian master, don't run, I've finished reading the books you asked me to..." Looking at the retreating masters, Su Changqing sighed helplessly, "A small sect is really a small sect, unreliable..."

Xingyi Fist Grandmaster Xiao Yi's soul transmigrated to another world. In this world dominated by Martial Artists, Xiao Yi obtained a Martial Soul that defied the Heavens, embarking on a journey to crush countless contemporary talents and achieve the status of Soul Emperor and Martial God. Shattering Heaven and Earth, breaking through the vault of heaven, he reigned supreme over All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds.

Had a little drink, played a few cards. No need to work, just farmed a bit of land, no worries about food or clothing, chatted leisurely with people, did some cultivation, with a "Five Elements Spring" within my body. Made use of my many abilities to earn money. A small farmer with big ambitions, confident about acquiring land abroad, drove luxury cars, lived in Western-style houses, and made a name all over the world!

Seventeen-year-old Amber Winters hides behind her cityscape sketches, her confidence eroded by her mother’s critiques and a cruel high school rumor. When a new seating chart pairs her with Charles Chen, a quiet artist with a dancer’s grace, their shared table becomes a canvas for trust. As they navigate the Spring Arts Showcase—a chance at a life-changing scholarship—Amber’s precise lines and Charles’s hidden dance moves reveal truths they’ve buried. But the art room’s critique wall, scarred with anonymous barbs, whispers of betrayal. A stolen sketch, a rival’s sabotage, and a friend’s duplicity threaten to unravel their fragile bond. As Amber fights to protect Charles’s dreams, she discovers her own courage, painting a future where love and art intertwine. Charles, haunted by his parents’ unraveling, finds strength in Amber’s belief, his dance a defiant reclaiming of self. In a world where art demands truth, Amber and Charles must confront their fears, expose their enemies, and choose to be seen—together. The Art Between Us is a heartfelt YA contemporary novel about creativity, connection, and the bravery to claim your own masterpiece. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I know I've made loads of mistakes so any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Have a happy time reading :)

This story is historical fiction with a touch of magic. Viking raids began in the late 8th century, particularly in the Western Isles and the Northern Isles of what is now Scotland and with attacks on monasteries and coastal towns in what is now Ireland. This story follows Deirdre O Cleirigh, a young girl in the idyllic village of Ulster, who dreams of adventure and heroism beyond her modest upbringing. Growing up in a land threatened by Viking invaders, her childhood is shaped by tales of courage and resilience passed down through generations. As the Vikings attack, Deirdre's spirit emboldens throughout her turbulent youth; compelled by the need to protect her family and home, she becomes a skilled warrior. As the siege intensifies, she gathers a coalition of warriors and citizens, inspiring them with her unwavering resolve and leadership. The turning point comes when Deirdre realizes that victory can only be achieved through the unity of all the people of Ulster—not just her warriors. Rallying the citizens, she empowers them to join the fight, tapping into their shared heritage and strength. Together, with the aid of local druids and her innate tactical skills, they craft a counter-offensive strategy to reclaim their city and their country. In a climactic battle, Deirdre leads her forces against the Viking stronghold, demonstrating courage, tactical acumen, and the power of community. Despite heavy sacrifices, the united front of citizens and warriors overwhelms the Vikings, forcing them into retreat. As the dust settles, Deirdre stands as a triumphant leader—heart heavy with the cost of victory but filled with hope for the future. Through her journey, Deirdre transforms from a frightened girl into a revered leader, fostering a new order in Ulster dedicated to fairness and resilience. The story highlights themes of unity, sacrifice, and the strength found in community, establishing a foundation for lasting peace and the flourishing of Ulster under her leadership. This is her story.

In the sprawling cities and remote wilderness of the modern Western world, ancient forces stir. Magic has faded into myth, but spiritual cultivation still lingers in secret corners—dormant, waiting. Into this world is reborn Kael Morgan, a quiet, thoughtful man with a hidden past: he is the reincarnation of Azuran the Flame Sovereign, one of the greatest cultivators of a lost age who once ruled the Ninth Heaven with indomitable might. After a mysterious near-death experience at age 19, Kael's memories begin to flood back—visions of ethereal plains, weapon forges on floating mountains, and techniques lost to time. With his newfound awareness and ancient knowledge, Kael realizes: cultivation is still possible, but the world has changed. He must walk a new path to regain and ultimately surpass his former power.

When the Great Flood drowned Empires, Changyuan, Tangyu Empire's last airship, was appointed to an impossible task: It had to find their ally, the Sumers. A weird task, but it was the Emperor's request, which Captain Chong will try his best to complete. Would he find them? Noah and Yu could not care much, as they were too focused on their childsplay. The task would have no effect on them as long as their life on the airship was not going to be disturbed. But no one could guarantee that part. A Chinese & Western-myth inspired steampunk

In a war-torn world where open sin became the norm and Christianity was outlawed, the selfish and destructive habits of the human race were brought into stark focus and amplified. This shift followed humanity's first esoteric contacts with otherworldly beings, revelations that opened humanity's eyes to forbidden secrets previously unknown. After the normalization of the sinful and esoteric, humans and hellspawn hybrids now live alongside one another, united within a Western Coalition led by a charismatic political figure known as the Antichrist. In retaliation for humanity's embrace of heresy, a merciless and mysterious God unleashed an army of relentless, machine-hybrid angels to purge the sins of this defiant new humanity through sheer force and bloodshed. Roaming the sin-infested wasteland once called the United States – now renamed to the United States of Gomorrah – desperate sinners known as Burdens travel the scarred land, desperately claiming pacts in the name of Satan in exchange for forgiveness of their sins.

When Alessandra Moretti loses the prestigious restaurant she helped build from the ground up, her carefully curated world collapses overnight. Accolades, ambition, and endless hours in a five-star kitchen meant everything-until they didn't. Wandering into a quiet café with nothing but a want ad and her mother's voice in her head, Alessandra meets August: a man with calm eyes, a catering business, and a very inconvenient habit of making sense. Between burnt-out dreams and the promise of something simpler-but maybe more fulfilling-Alessandra must decide if starting over means starting small... or simply starting real. A slow-burn contemporary romance about food, fresh starts, and finding joy in the unexpected.

Derek McCoy was a man who spent his entire life facing adversity and injustice. After being forced to settle with surviving rather than living, he had finally found his place in the world, until everything was taken from him one last time. After losing his life to avenge his murdered brother, he reincarnates until he finds a world worth living in, a world filled with magic and monsters. Follow him along his journey, from grieving brother to alien soldier. From infant to Supreme Magus. ------------------------------------------- Tags: Transmigration, Male MC, Western Fantasy Schedule: 12 chapters/week (unless I'm ill or stuff happens) Chapter Lenght: 1200 - 1400 words Warning: The MC is not a hero nor an anti-hero. He is a broken, cynic and misanthropic person looking only for his own gain. If you are looking for a forgiving, nice, MC that goes around saving people in distress, this is not your cup of tea. Same if you want an unchanging MC with no character development. ------------------------------------------- Discord Server: https://discord.gg/suprememagus ---------------------------------------- Cover of Tiamat form Lith Verhen by josh groban aka manohar aka Animustw. My new Pfp was made by Josh (same as above). Visit the official discord for his official portraits of the characters.

"The Academy's Worst Student Awakens: A System-Powered Martial Arts Revolution" Four years at the bottom. The martial arts department's ultimate failure. "Defective martial arts? Oh, you mean that trash? LOL" — Everyone laughed at him. But in that moment, a mysterious system window appeared before his eyes! "ANALYZE ALL DEFECTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TO CREATE PERFECT COMBINATIONS?!" System powers. Campus romance. Overpowered growth. The legend of Martial Arts Academy begins NOW. Key Appeal Points: "Underdog Reversal" - From dead last to top of the class in spectacular fashion "Unique System" - Revolutionary defective martial arts analysis & fusion abilities "Campus Romance" - Sweet love story with brilliant study partner Ji-eun "Modern Martial Academy" - Contemporary and relatable martial arts university setting "Hidden Genius Trope" - What everyone thought was worthless becomes the ultimate cheat ability "Strategic Growth" - Not just power fantasy, but calculated progression with real consequences

Liam Calderon was meant to be a first-year student. Instead, he finds himself as a reincarnated weapon. Twice over. Eldoria Academy is no ordinary institution; it serves as a forge for the Cycle Bound individuals reborn from legendary champions, despots, and martyrs throughout history. Their memories bestow them with power, while their pasts shape their destinies. But Liam is a paradox. He doesn’t just carry one past life he embodies two. Alden, the blade-master who dismantled empires with his celestial swordsmanship. Seraphine, the Shadow Queen, a sorceress notorious for altering the battlefield with her forbidden spells. And Liam? He can’t fully recall either life. Yet the repercussions of both are stalking him. As ancient foes re-emerge and the Nightspawn horrors begin to invade the contemporary realm, Liam is plunged into a conflict he barely comprehends, surrounded by those who know him better than he knows himself including the princess he once adored… and the enigmatic sorceress who may have betrayed him in his past. Now, the world anticipates a savior. But Liam understands the truth. He wasn’t a savior then. He might not be one now. What he truly is what he continues to be is perilous. And if the world wishes to challenge him again, it better brace itself for the storm that follows.

A giant tree popped up in the middle of the Atlantic ocean covering the world in a strange new radiation and because of it, people began to change. First, there are the Chosen. These super humans have only slight physical changes and yet can manifest amazing elemental powers. Next, you have the Infected. These humans have experienced large scale body changes which range from animal adaptations to simply grotesque body decomposition. Most are still normal and sane humans who attempt to adapt to life while being shunned by others. There are some however that have grown deranged and think themselves the rulers of the world. Our MC lives a somewhat lonely life while sometimes being accompanied by his rather senile yet kind grandfather. He has no idea where his parents went after they dropped him off a few years ago, so he has no choice but to stay here. He lives by the idea that he should just be air and not be noticed in the slightest. All of this goes ok until things start changing and Laz starts getting dragged around in many different directions. Welcome to a story of Gods, evolution, love, adult situations and basically bringing a bit of eastern fantasy to western civilization. Hope you enjoy the ride.

This is the story of a young boy who has dreams beyond his ordinary life. Forced to live in a calm world and remain unnoticed, he is destined to become a dominator, and fate will eventually give him the opportunity he deserves. The story is set in a Western fantasy world featuring a knight and wizard system. [The pace of the story can be adjusted to keep it engaging.] [Warning] [This will not be a typical story of its genre. The main character will not possess powerful cheats or be a born genius; he is just an ordinary, mediocre boy destined to share his greatness with the entire universe.] YOO! I am a relatively new writer. English is my second language, so please don’t mind any grammatical mistakes and feel free to give me advice.......

Steven: I was happy living with my parents and younger siblings, everything was going as it should. Until one day I was out riding and saw something that would change my life forever. Little did I know that I was going to be thrown into a world of pain, strife, and conflict, where the only people I could confide in was my family, whether it was my, parents, older siblings, or younger siblings. Little did I realize that the term Love and Family Through Thick and Thin was to be come our family motto. As we tried to help those in need, no matter what race, color, religion, or species. If it needed help we would do our best, in this time of test and trials. All characters are fictional and have no connection to anyone. If the is a connection then it is a coincidence and not intentional. This story is based in the mid 1800's old western USA, as some events may conside with actual events that did happen. Thank you and I hope you enjoy the story.

Ava Lawson is a fiercely independent event planner determined to succeed on her terms. When she lands the biggest client of her career—billionaire tycoon Jaxon Cross—she steps into a world of luxury, power, and secrets she never expected. Jaxon is a man used to control: the boardroom, the bedroom, and everywhere in between. But when Ava pushes back against his dominance, their collision ignites a fire neither of them can ignore. Their professional lives intertwine, so do their desires, forcing Ava to confront her deepest fears about trust and vulnerability. Jaxon’s dark past and complicated empire threaten to pull them apart—but the magnetic pull between them grows stronger every day. In a world where love is a gamble and power can be a weapon, Ava must decide: is she willing to surrender to the man tied to her heart? Or will ambition and secrets tear them apart before they even begin? The Final Spark is a scorching contemporary romance packed with tension, passion, and unforgettable characters who blur the lines between love and obsession.

Long Fei—the Dragon of Air—is brutally betrayed by his only brother, and the Phoenix Empress pushes him off the Celestial Realm. He plummets into the Ocean Realm, where Shui Yi, an impulsive mermaid princess, sacrifices her sacred pearl to heal him—unknowingly binding their fates in a bond that ripples across the realms. Together, they’re exiled to the Mortal Realm, hunted by the Empress’s relentless claws. Haunted by fragmented memories and bound by a twisted fate, Long Fei must reclaim his power and survive a world of ancient trials, ruthless enemies, and cosmic consequences. A sweeping high fantasy of survival, destiny, and bonds beyond cultivation. A rich blend of Eastern and Western mythology.

In a world perceived by ordinary people as normal and peaceful, two hidden factions wage a silent war for absolute control: the Eastern Powers and the Western Powers. While most of the population lives in ignorance, a few individuals know the truth — a dangerous truth, buried under centuries of manipulation and conspiracy. Andreas Shinja is one of the few who are aware. Born into a wealthy and influential family, he possesses physical and mental abilities beyond human limits. Though raised under the influence of the Western Powers, Andreas disagrees with their methods of control and manipulation. His vision is idealistic: he seeks to change the world for the better, to free ordinary people from the grip of those who rule in the shadows. On the other side stands Subject Y.K., an experimental weapon created by the Western Powers — a one-man army, designed for mass destruction. Trained to kill, Y.K. has broken away from his intended purpose, haunted by a defining question: “What is the purpose of my life?” Unlike Andreas, Y.K. does not fight for others, but for himself. He sees the flaws in the system not out of empathy, but because it fails to give his existence meaning. As the two follow their separate paths, each driven by their own beliefs, they are drawn into a series of conflicts that reveal an even darker reality — a world filled with paranormal forces, fantastical entities, and ancient secrets.

She awakens as a seed in a rotting forest. No name. No memories. No body—only roots. A mysterious system guides her: Grow. Survive. Evolve. Buried in an ancient valley no one enters—and no one leaves—she must navigate the silence, the soil, and the secrets of a forgotten world. The rot is spreading. Something watches from below. And she is the only thing in the forest still learning how to hope. Poetic dark fantasy. Deep system lore. Slow-burn transformation. Maybe romance, IDK. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Watch her grow—not into a warrior, but into a sanctuary. --------------------------------------------------- A Note From the Author: Hi there! This is my very first book being shared with the world, and… I’m a little nervous. Please be gentle with me—I have a fragile glass heart. (ᗒᗣᗕ)՞ This story is the result of months (okay, years) of dreaming, writing, rewriting, and researching things like ancient trees, fantasy ecosystems, and mythological creatures I can barely pronounce. It's a deeply personal world, and I'm incredibly excited—and terrified—to finally show it to someone other than my dog. Bloom: Becoming the World Tree is a high fantasy story rooted in both Western and Eastern mythology but reimagined through my own voice. Expect themes of growth, loneliness, healing, survival, and sanctuary. There are echoes of elves, dwarves, beastkin, spirits, and creatures who have been forgotten by the rest of the world… just like the little Seedling who wakes up alone in the dark. I’ve poured my heart (and probably a few brain cells) into building this world carefully. That said—I'm still human! If anything feels off, if I missed something, or if you think a detail could be more accurate, please let me know. I truly want to improve and do right by the story, and by you, the reader. Thank you for taking a chance on my fragile little Seedling. I hope she grows into something you’ll come to love, too. — Kismet (シ_ _)シ

Lin Yu, being a contemporary high school teacher in his universe, suddenly finds himself transmigrated into the body of a junior talent in the Xu Dynasty era. This is a reality in which mighty cultivators have powers bordering on the divine, and common men and women are but gears in the wheel of a brutal and merciless empire. Stuck in the backwoods of Zhenxun state, Lin Yu has the difficult task of leading a life of danger and unpredictability, where in his place as scribe, he has the harrowing task of accurately recording events in exquisite detail flawlessly, or else fears dire penalties ranging through exile and outright death. Being devoid of any spiritual foundation, he feels powerless in all respects in this reality in which physical brawn and power rule all in all. Luckily for him, though, he was not totally lonely in his predicament; and through some means known best to him, he gains access to some cryptic device which has come to be called the Binding System. This fascinating system gives him the power to bind himself as junior or junior-junior, so as to divide the cultivator's progress in cultivating, skill, and inborn talent, and in it, he sees some faint hope in this otherwise bleak scenario.

Toaru Majutsu no Index is set in Academy City; a technologically advanced academic city located in western Tokyo which studies scientifically enhanced superhuman students known as espers who develop powers. However, within this world of scientifically developed superpowers exists an underground world of magic and occult connected to the religious institutions of the world. Kamijou Touma, an unlucky boy who happens to be one of the many students within Academy City, possesses a mysterious power in his right hand known as the 'Imagine Breaker'; an ability which allows him to negate all forms of supernatural powers, whether they are magical or psychic. One day, he finds a young girl hanging on his balcony railing named Index. She is a nun from Necessarius, a secret magic branch of the Anglican Church, and her mind has been implanted with the Index Librorum Prohibitorum: 103,000 original grimoires that the Church has removed from circulation. Their encounter leads him to meet others from the secretive worlds of science and magic. Kamijou Touma's unusual power places him at the center of conflicts related to both science-based espers in Academy City and magicians. As Kamijou Touma tries to help and protect his friends, he learns that the people he knows are not as they appear and begins to attract the attention of magicians and espers alike as they try to unravel the secrets of Academy City and Index.