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Ayaka Yamamoto is more than just an author; she’s a literary sensation. Writing under the alluring pseudonym Ms. Midnight, she has captured the hearts and minds of readers with her intricately woven murder mysteries. Her stories, filled with unexpected twists and heart-stopping suspense, have made her a cornerstone of the genre. But just as she is poised to unleash her latest masterpiece—a thrilling narrative brimming with shadows, betrayal, and bloodshed—Ayaka faces an unanticipated blow: her manuscript is met with cold rejection from her editor. As the stakes rise and the pressure mounts, a surprising revelation emerges. Ayaka’s loyal fans are craving something different—they long for romance! They yearn for tales that spark passion and stir the soul, just as much as they cherish her signature suspense. As discussions with her editor grow increasingly intense, Ayaka reaches a pivotal juncture. With an ultimatum hanging over her, she must wrestle with a daunting choice: incorporate romance into her upcoming novel or risk letting go of the genre she loves. Reluctantly, Ayaka embarks on this new adventure, diving deep into the intricate realm of emotional storytelling. As she explores the complexities of love and longing, one tantalizing question looms: Can she tap into the raw emotions needed to create characters that resonate, or will the beloved legacy of Ms. Midnight slip away, like whispers in the night?

The latest novel by Get Lost. ———————— Surrounded by monsters and eerie shadows, I am petrified. I just want to stay in the safe house, until the end of time... ———————— The indestructible eerie shadows, endless monsters, Yu Hong comes here with the mysterious black mark, utilizing the black mark that can strengthen everything, slowly builds his own absolute safe zone in his safe house. This book integrates bizarre cultivation with extreme paths, as promised by the author.

The latest offering from the pen of the creator of "My Military Branches Can Evolve Infinitely", Bimo Zhijian. --------------------------------------------- The world has experienced a radical transformation. Source Qi has awakened and the apocalypse has descended. This is a catastrophe and also the beginning of a new epoch. Tang Yu somehow obtained a domain system, and while summoning warriors, producing equipment, developing his domain, drafting rules...as he looked back, he discovered that he was already standing at the apex of the era.

The latest novel by the author of 'I Became An Immortal On Mortal Realm', Let me laugh, the author you will never be disappointed with, enjoy to your heart's content!!! ------------- Author's message to webnovel readers: It has come as an unexpected delight that Xianxia novels, a genre unique to China, have been warmly received by an international audience. I sincerely thank everyone for their support. I am committed to considering all the valuable suggestions put forth by readers, and to maintaining the style you have all come to love, all the while striving to continue delivering my best work. The book "Steadily Becoming a Saint, The Immortal Officials Hired Me to Tend the Horses" retains the familiar style of my previous works but ventures into entirely new territory with its plot and world-building. This story will reflect mortal aspirations for eternal life and ascension to immortality, as well as portray the epic tale of celestial beings witnessing the evolution of the universe through the ages. I hope you will all enjoy it. Best regards. by Let me laugh ------------- As a house servant, Gu An accidentally shattered a jar of Spirit Flowers in his youth, and in his panic, he discovered that he had seized twelve years of life span! A path to immortality thus unfolded before Gu An's eyes! In order to cultivate in peace, Gu An chose to become a Servant Disciple of the Supreme Sect, planting medicinal herbs daily to cultivate by seizing the life span of these herbs. Through the evolution of life span, his Basic Skill constantly evolved, deducing from Basic Sorcery to reach Divine Skills that connected to heaven! Eras changed, constellations shifted, and the Mortal World transformed vastly. Gradually, legends of immortals emerged in the Mortal World. The immortal known as Gu An expended half of his life span, helping his Cultivation Level break through the limits of the Immortal Path and achieving the realm of a Saint, soaring above the heavenly laws. However, one day, a white-robed old man with a saintly presence came to visit Gu An. "I am Xuan Qing from the Heavenly Stars above, appointed by the Heavenly Emperor Tai Hao. Hearing of Daoist Friend's numerous benevolent deeds in the Mortal World and your countless rescues of the living beings here, the merits are immeasurable. Thus, I have been dispatched from the Lower Realm to invite Daoist Friend to join the ranks of the immortals, to take up an immortal office, the Divine Steed Celestial Official." "May I ask what the duties of the Divine Steed Celestial Official are?" "In the Heavenly Court, there are divine steeds that can traverse earth and heaven and penetrate Yin Yang. The Divine Steed Celestial Official is responsible for looking after and feeding these divine steeds." Huh? Taking care of horses? Groom?!

Sandra Miller's agenda included upgrading her father's lifestyle and getting her hand on the latest virtual game—Survival. She didn't expect to fall in love with the direct opposite of her dream lover and discover that the game is hiding a deeper, darker secret. Now the earth is in danger and her body seemed to be changing inexplicably. Would starting the game be her ruin or her beginning?

STARBORN RENEGADES: ANTHEM OF THE FLAWED WHEN COSMIC CHAINS BIND THE FLAWED, WE SHATTER FATE WITH OUR IMPERFECTIONS. In the star-strewn void, Gene Accords dictate existence: the genetically "perfect" rule, while the Flawed face exile, execution, or recycling as living fuel. Under the banner of "Order," the Doctrine Conclave enforces this divine purge. HAYATE: THE COURIER OF CURSED STARLIGHT A rogue deliveryman navigating galactic fringes, Hayate carries two legacies: A rusted wrench inherited from his grandfather. The Stardust Eye embedded in his right socket—a curse granting fragmented precognition at the cost of erasing his most cherished memories. His latest job? Transporting the Conclave’s most wanted contraband: Rin, a living weapon. RIN: THE CRYSTAL BLADE OF CHAOS Her left arm pulses with Quantum Corruption, a crystalline force that severs Gene Accords. Each slash devours her existence, atomizing her soul to stardust. Labeled "Project CRY-VΩ7", she’s a relic the Conclave has hunted for millennia. Now, Hayate becomes her final courier—and unwitting shield. THE HUNT BEGINS When Conclave warships descend, the duo flees to the Liar’s Ocean, a cursed expanse drowning in forbidden history. But after Hayate touches a derelict Gene Forge, his Stardust Eye ignites, revealing a harrowing vision: —HE WILL BECOME THE CONCLAVE’S ULTIMATE EXECUTIONER, ANNIHILATING THE FLAWED. Meanwhile, Rin uncovers her origin in the wreckage of an ancient ark. A shattered datachain reveals her wrist tattoo’s truth: CRY-VΩ7 isn’t a serial number—it’s a weapons protocol. She’s not human. She’s a program. FATE OR REBELLION? Hayate’s choice: Submit to the genetic chains foretold by his cursed eye—or break reality to forge a new path. Rin’s truth: Is she a blight to erase, or the key to shattering the Accords?

In a world where magic and monsters lurk in the shadows, 24-year-old Nuel Ainsworth has made a name for himself as a ruthless hunter of dark magic users. Driven by a personal vendetta, he's spent years eradicating threats to humanity - until the day he's forced to confront the ultimate horror: his own destiny. When Nuel's latest mission goes horribly wrong, he's captured by a rival organization who reveal a shocking truth: the prestigious family he's been working for has been manipulating him all along, using him to further their own sinister agenda. The mission that nearly cost him his life was, in fact, a deliberate attempt to eliminate him. With his life hanging in the balance, Nuel is presented with an impossible choice: undergo a forbidden awakening that will grant him the very magic he's sworn to destroy, or watch as his foster aunt suffers the consequences of his refusal. As Nuel navigates the treacherous landscape of his newfound powers, he's drawn into a world of ancient secrets, forgotten lore, and unholy alliances. The demons he once hunted now march towards humanity's last stronghold, fueled by a desire for vengeance against the hunter who slain their princess. With the fate of humanity hanging by a thread, Nuel must confront the darkness within himself and make a choice: succumb to the nightmare that has haunted him his entire life, or rise above it to become the hero he never wanted to be.

On the first day of Alex's sophomore year in high school, the elusive company of H20 Software Corporation paid a visit. Why? You ask... Oh, it turns out that my class has been invited to playtest their latest game, Untethered. Playtest? Yes, playtest...and not enter the whole-ass game and become the godforsaken Devil Spawn.

She gave up her wealth and power to save her husband and his company when they were on the brink of extinction. However he repaid her by bringing home his childhood sweetheart and divorcing her! He insulted her, called her names, a cheap lowly bitch and a gold-digger. Her sister in law treated her like trash, her mother in law called her a scheming fox who wanted to climb the social ladder. Fine! Divorce so it is then! Left without a single penny, she applied for a job and became a waitress. Who would know she bumped into her ex husband and his new fiancée there?! But there was another man whose business contract she accidentally discarded. That mysterious man came to her with a condition. "You made me lost a very important business contract, now you must pay," "How much? I don't have money. I'm not for sale either," the girl raised her chin arrogantly. "Become my fake girlfriend. I need a woman to please my grandfather," Shentu Jing said. His charming dark eyes seemed to be tempting her, luring her into an abyss. But when she arrived in front of his grandfather, he announced her as his fiancée! "I thought you said I was your girlfriend!" Qin Zhuzhu glared daggers at him. "Sorry, now you are my wife," the man's peach blossom eyes gazed at her lovingly. Who is this mysterious husband of hers? One day her phone rang with a notification of the latest financial news. There, she saw a man similar to her husband. Her husband is the richest Tycoon in the capital???!!!

In 2010, mysterious portals known as “gates” ripped open across the globe, snatching people away and unleashing monstrous beings upon Earth. For six harrowing months, humanity battled these invaders until the gates reopened, returning the vanished with newly awakened, cosmic powers linked to distant planets. Dubbed the "Children of the Sun," these transformed individuals became humanity's unlikely defenders, each empowered by the celestial energy of a specific planet. Now, in 2025, the hunt for these enigmatic portals has evolved into a nationwide quest—and with it, the rise of exclusive academies dedicated to training these gifted warriors. Amid this charged atmosphere, 15-year-old Seon-Woo experiences a startling awakening after fainting at school, a phenomenon never before seen. Just as the world begins to adapt, a new portal appears, unleashing monsters fifty times more formidable than those from the past. While traditional foes can only be defeated by a Child of the Sun from their corresponding planet, this latest threat defies the rules, as no human emerges to claim the celestial mantle. Desperate times force humanity to craft rare, expensive weapons forged from the very skin of these beasts—a temporary fix in the face of overwhelming danger. As Seon-woo enrols in the military to execute a plan the world was not ready for, he soon discovers that his abilities might not only allow him to slay these monstrous foes but even to control them. With the fate of a world teetering on the brink of cosmic chaos, his journey becomes a race against time to unlock the true potential of the sun within him—and to determine whether he can stand as humanity's final line of defence against an enemy unlike any other.

As an elite undercover agent, [Irene Queen] has infiltrated the most dangerous crime syndicates in the world. Her latest target? The elusive drug kingpin, a man who hides his empire behind luxury hotels, airlines, and government connections. To get close, she seduces his eldest son, Brian, an innocent outsider to his father’s bloody business. But when her plan takes an unexpected turn, she finds herself married to Brian—trapped in the enemy’s house, wearing a ring that feels more like a handcuff. Now, she must walk a deadly tightrope: ❤️ A forbidden romance—Brian loves her deeply, but can she return his feelings when she’s lying to him every day? A dangerous father-in-law—If the Drug Lord discovers her secret, she won’t leave alive. A tangled web of betrayal—She isn’t the only one hiding secrets… and soon, Brian MIGHT be the one to break her heart—or expose her mission. As lines blur between love and duty, will she complete her mission? Or will she fall for the man she was sent to deceive?

-- WSA 2025 Entry -- “Five… Four… Three… Two… One…” As the countdown towards the new year went on to the last second, Miles looked up to the sky, just as everybody else did. In the middle of the crowded street, Miles for once felt like he belonged. Being a teenage gamer, living with his parents, and trying to build a life as a streamer, he did not feel like leaving his room every day. But there, in the middle of that crowded street, with everyone around him paying attention to the sky, the countdown on the digital billboard, and mostly anything else but him., Miles felt like a ghost. A welcomed ghost, but a ghost, after all. With a smile on his unseen face, he looked up as the countdown reached one, and everybody sang in unison. ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR!” But Miles’ eyes widened as he watched in utter horror, and curiosity, even, hovering above him, a holographic screen with a few lines of text written in it. All around him, although he did not pay much attention to it, a few other people seemed to experience the same situation. [Updating home-world 39515’s version] [Version 20.25 update brings a lot of fun and games with the new and improved survival mode] [Do you want to convert your previous avatar to home-world 39515’s latest version?] [Yes] [No] “Survival… Mode?” Miles’ lips quivered. Before he could think of anything else, though, the people around him began to scream…

DESTINY GAMES. It has been 85 years since Earth-11 became aligned with Yggdrasil and 73 years since Icon became the first demigod from Earth. Icon, as the first demigod, was privileged to weave the thread of fate for everyone. He was supposed to cut off Yggdrasil and free Earth-11 from the grasps of the other Earths and their god kings. That's why everyone helped him climb the tower of Destiny. But instead of ridding earth of Yggdrasil, he turned the destiny of mankind into seven rings of immortality.  The first ring was for the immortality of power. The second was for the immortality of the knowledge. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth were for the immortality of the mind, energy, body, and soul. The last ring, the ring of the paragon, was made to rule them all.  Icon kept the ring of the paragon for himself and became a dictator. He ruled with an iron fist for many years. His was a reign of terror. But he was eventually vanquished by the collective effort of the world.  It has been 62 years since then. Icon is no more, but the damage he had done still remains. Earth-11 is still connected to Yggdrasil. The deadly games of the Tower of Destiny still remain, and the fight for the seven rings of immortality still continues.  Kelvin Thorn has just awakened his ability. It came at a good time too since he is running for his life. The ability he awakened saved him, but it came with a cost. He must climb the tower of destiny under the witness of the whole world and accumulate destiny, or he will die.  His situation is not unique. Everyone that awakens, which is mostly everyone, must climb the tower of destiny. It is one of the curses that Icon left behind before he died. But Thorn is different because the seventh ring found him.  The tower of destiny is where everyone granted power by destiny, be they humans, non-humans, or otherworlders, must fight in games of might, skill, and knowledge to gather the power of destiny. They will either die or eventually overcome death. Kelvin will be one of the latest in the line of billions of others in this struggle. DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Ku2gqaHz

In the year 2026, the world is shattered when massive structures descend from the sky, crashing to Earth and unleashing chaos. Humanity is transported to the Tutorial, a brutal 100-floor trial designed to forge survivors into Hunters. Those who conquer it return to an Earth overrun by monstrous gates, where survival is a daily battle. Among them is Cosmic, a young man who never received the Tutorial’s power, living a normal life until his Hunter friends drag him into a deadly gate. Facing a terrifying dragon, Cosmic meets his end—but his story is far from over. Cosmic is the latest reincarnation of a soul chosen by the goddess Aetheria to save humanity. Across countless lives, he has been reborn as different races and classes, each life a step in his journey to become the Great Sage, a being destined to guide humanity through its eternal struggle. In one life, he was Eryndor, a human hero chosen to defeat the Demon King. Betrayed by his companions after fulfilling his destiny, Eryndor’s soul returned to Aetheria, who vowed to give him another chance. In another, he was Kaelion, a Demon Lord who rose to power in the underworld. Though feared by many, Kaelion sought to unite demons and humans, only to be struck down by those who feared his vision of peace. He has also lived as Lunara, an Elven Archmage who mastered the arcane arts to protect her forest home from destruction, and as Tharok, a Dwarven Blacksmith whose legendary weapons turned the tide of countless battles. Each reincarnation brings Cosmic closer to understanding the true nature of the eternal struggle—a cycle of conflict between demons, gods, and mortals. Now, as Cosmic, he must uncover the secrets of his past lives, harness the power of his many classes and races, and confront the forces that threaten to tear the world apart. From humble beginnings to the heights of power, Cosmic’s journey is one of sacrifice, growth, and the unyielding will to protect a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

He Xingzhou knew about the invasion of the zerg and the dangerous fate of the solar system. To resist the apocalyptic crisis, he stepped out to warn mankind! He Xingzhou shocked the world when he built a nuclear reactor and activated the genes of the zerg on stream! Thus, under his plan, the entire country started building steel cities, massive mechs, spaceships, space castles... He Xingzhou said, "Let's set a small goal. Let's first build a Dyson sphere around the sun." [Dark Technology] + [Engineering Upgrade] + [Solar System Exploration] + [Dyson Sphere Plan] + [Star Cluster]. All of these elements make up our latest sci-fi novel!

What happens when you're the sole survivor and eyewitness to the latest conquest of a hero in hiding? Well, you're forced to act as the new hero, of course! Simon was ready to die by the hands of the evil behemoth, when the Golden Hero of Legend 'accidentally' saves him instead. Forced to take all the glory for himself, he must travel to the capital to stand by the Emperor's side as the continent's new 'hero'. Can Simon be strong enough to take on the role? Find out in this RPG-style interactive fantasy adventure novel! How many endings would you meet? How many times will you die? Have fun choosing how your next chapter begins! !!! DISCLAIMER !!! *I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com This novel is a work of fiction. Any similarity to events, people, objects or places both real or fiction, are merely the product of an overactive imagination, unless specified. Copyright 2024 Gem Vecino All rights reserved No part of this online publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted in any way, form, or kind without the prior written consent of the author, Gem Vecino - aka - Alex Rosas - aka - Psynoid Al.

In a world where time can be rewritten, Kai Voss is the deadliest editor. As an elite assassin for The Hourglass, Kai doesn’t just eliminate targets—he erases them from history itself. No body. No past. No memory of their existence. But when his latest mission fails, Kai finds himself on the wrong end of his own weapon. His past has been rewritten. His identity erased. His allies no longer remember him. Now, hunted by The Hourglass and haunted by fragmented memories that slip away every time he manipulates time, Kai must unravel a conspiracy stretching across the timeline itself. The truth is out there, but if he hesitates—he might forget why he’s fighting at all.

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

"Even if you go to the end of the world, I will find you and bind you to my side" Excerpt Let me go, let go off me, Tang xi screamed struggling to free herself. Let her go, Qin Yan commanded and they set her free. I told you to stay put and wait for me but you had to run off, do we have to do this all the time, Qin Yan said frustrated at his little woman. Why can't you just let me go,I don't want to be with you anymore, you won't give me a legitimate status but you want me to be entangled with you, what sort of shameless man are you? Just let me go and go be with your girlfriend, Tang xi said with tears in her eyes. I dare you to say that again, Qin Yan said forcefully holding Tang xi's chin up, in this life, you can only be mine, Qin Yan's woman and even as a ghost, you did still be my ghost, even if you keep running away from me, I will go beyond the heavens and earth to find you and keep you by my side, Qin Yan declared. Take her to the villa and lock her up, she can't leave without my permission. Yes boss, the bodyguards echoed taking the still struggling Tang xi to the villa. __________________________________ Tang xi, the number one beauty of M city and illigitimate daughter of the Tang family gets entangled with the ruthless and cold young master of the Qin family, Qin Yan, and he would do anything to keep her by his side. In Tang xi's quest for revenge, will her relationship with young master Qin Yan be her greatest weapon or her ultimate downfall? As she navigates the treacherous landscape of family rivalries, hidden agendas, and forbidden passion, Tang Xi must confront the darkness of her own past and the true cost of her revenge. Will she emerge victorious, or will her heart become the latest casualty in the endless struggle for power and control?" #Romance #possesive #CEO #Beauty #Revenge Book cover credit: Pin Interest

Lothair is a serial killer who detest imperfection on human’s facial features, which resulted in him having a compulsory behavior of wanting to strip people’s faces. After he dies, he finds himself as Narcissus, a beautiful and adorable female NPC inside a state-of-the-art VRMMO world of the latest craze called Fallen Carcosa Online. But despite being a fantasy-filled game, the world feels strangely realistic. Too realistic, even. Game-like systems and magic exist but so do plagues, politics, economy, and the horror hidden in plain sight. When pried open, an actual human-like anatomy can be seen beyond the skin of the NPC’s face—with little to no censor. Everything feels too immersive. Except Narcissus, Lothair’s new identity. When Narcissus tried to scrape off the face of her new adorable body, she found an abyssal void with little to no end. This story marks the birth for the King in Yellow. - Warning, this story contain: Male-to-Female Genderbend, GL/Yuri, Occasional Futa MC, Yanderes, Harem, Self-Cest. - Follow the creative and attentive Narcissus, a nuanced former serial-killer who will gradually becomes stronger, experienced, maddening, horrifying, but also mature, wise, conflicted, and complex—in this near-endless journey. Where souls unsung and tears unshed. In the land of Lost Carcosa.

In the year 2142, gaming technology has reached unprecedented levels. Noah Kaizen, a 22-year-old gamer, stumbles upon an ancient video game cartridge in his family’s old storage room. Curious, he boots it up on his cutting-edge Quantum Console, which can run even the most primitive of games. The game, "Eclipse of the Gods", is an old, AI-driven medieval action RPG filled with powerful bosses, an intricate world, and a forgotten ending. Noah spends hours grinding and finally defeats the Demon King, the ultimate villain. However, he never completes the final quest—delivering the Demon King's heart to the capital's temple. He assumes it doesn't matter. Eager to play something modern, Noah inserts the latest action RPG game into his console—without removing the old one. Something goes terribly wrong. The two AIs fuse into one, merging their worlds and corrupting the system. A sudden energy surge engulfs Noah, and his consciousness fades into darkness. When he wakes up—he is inside the world of "Eclipse of the Gods." But instead of becoming the Hero, a noble, or a legendary figure... he is reborn as a mere commoner.

Lenny Tales is a sick psychopathic assassin with a twisted sense of justice who goes around the world murdering corrupt politicians. But at his latest hit, a bullet changed trajectory in mid air and ended his life. However when he wakes up, he discovers that his Death was not an accident, and he had been Employed by Lucifer Morningstar, the one known as the devil. His Mission is to have revenge on behalf of the Devil who was backstabbed, and had the apocalypse stolen from him by his own demons. But as a mere him in a post apocalyptic world filled with death at every turn, with wicked Witches, Devils, Royal Demons, and entities that feed on weak humans as per time snacks, how will he carry out such a mission? Fortunately, he is born again with the Satan System... ........ If you want to know how sick this book is, read the first chapter. I still don't know how the idea for this book came out of my head. (Heaven! please forgive me) ..... Demons, Devils, Fallen Angels, Angels, Soul Eaters, Cursers, Witches, Dark elves, Hell beasts, Heaven Beasts, Death Beasts... Practically, Every sick, both rosy and terrible thing of the underworld will be found in this book. My research is deep. (Note: Sick Shit happens here. If you don't have stomach for it, please run. You still have time.)

"It's 2025. Who's gonna believe a myth or fantasy anymore? That only exists in the book or game or anime." And that's how everybody thought before the announcement that flipped the entire world completely. Everybody race to become the new god with the system they got. So, how about the people who don't get the system? ( Hey, kid. I can give you some power. Let's make a contract. ) [ Previous Volume's Soundtracks are in the Discord server. ] * [ 1983 - Schwartzesmarken ] by [ Fripside ] as OP song Volume 02. * [ Fatality ] by [ Kordhell ] as ED song Volume 02. ------------------------------- Author note : For latest news or announcement, just visit the discord : https://discord.com/invite/JG952SF9aU Thank you very much. ( b ' 3 ' ) b

As the ambitious young heir to a family of Bloodkin, who live in a futuristic city of intrigue and excess, Damian Moroi believes his life is going quite well. His family loves him, his talents are varied, and his girlfriend gets a rush out of sharing him. Yet, no good thing is meant to last forever. His life is soon turned upside down, and he's forced to adapt quickly. This story is about Damian discovering his origins and rising to power in a harsh universe, riding a wave of power and manipulation. Along the way, he never forgets to share a picture of his latest conquest with his first love. Meanwhile, who knows what lingers in the depths of space? -------- This novel has elements of interstellar, scifi, cyberpunk, and fantasy. It also has none of the bad things, and all of the good things. Probably. Come check it out.

What if the dead could call? Detective Ava Sinclair thought she’d seen it all—until the phone rang. Nathan Cole, a murder victim from her latest case, is on the other end. His voice is filled with static, fear, and one chilling warning: "You’re next." No call logs. No explanations. Just fear. As Ava investigates, strange events unfold, and she realizes she’s not just chasing a killer—she’s being hunted. The line between reality and nightmare blurs as the shadows close in. Can she uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim? ---

Agent 202. Her entire life she has been sent out onto life or death missions. All was well, or as well as they can be for her, until her latest mission. She was to find the specified target and kill them on sight. She quickly went to the location HQ sent her and found the specified target walking down a crowded rode. Blending in with the road she walked up to the man, pulled out a knife and stabbed him through the back and into the heart and quickly took the knife out. The man only got to let out a scream before he died, however the scream caused people to look over and panic. Agent 202 tired to use the frenzy to escape, but fate had other plans. Someone knocked into her, pushing her into the road. The last things she saw was headlights. *I do no own the cover art, but I also don't know who made it*

Note: The mc is no hero. In a world where the ground was covered by poisonous fog, cities were built magically upon each other creating a high structure that pierced the sky, but the altitude you live in determines power, the strong live above, emotionless and untouchable. The weak remain below, fragile and consumed by fear. And in the depths, the Fog rises—poisonous, filled with monsters, and turning those it touches into mindless beasts. At the pinnacle of the city, he was one of the Three Rulers. A man who shaped laws to serve his power, making survival even more brutal for those beneath him. He believed the weak were nothing more than insects, unworthy of mercy. But one of his fellow rulers, an old woman with a mysterious ability, defied him. She warned him not to pass his latest law. He ignored her. So she poisoned him—and with a curse, forced him to reincarnate at the very bottom. Now, trapped in the body of a weak, rebellious boy in the lowest floor, he is forced to endure the suffering he once ignored. The Fog creeps closer, the beasts lurk in the shadows, and the people struggle to climb higher before they are consumed. But even in this wretched state, his ambition remains. To ascend again, he must become a Fog Diver, one of the few brave—or desperate—souls who dive into the Fog to hunt its horrors and earn the right to climb. The city has only one rule: Defeat those above you, take their rank, and rise. Lose, and you fall. He will rise. He will reclaim his throne. But as he fights, as he climbs, and as he experiences emotions for the first time, a question lingers in his mind. Was the old woman right? No. It doesn’t matter. Because in this world, only the strongest survive. And he refuses to be weak at all cost.

Moren Ravenheart has always longed to escape the gilded cage of her noble upbringing in Stormhaven. The sole heiress to a powerful family, her parents view her as a pawn in their ruthless quest for wealth and influence. With her city at the crossroads of magic and steam-powered innovation, Moren secretly prepares for a new life of freedom, gathering supplies and dreaming of adventures far from the politics of the Menagerie Coast. When she discovers her parents’ latest betrayal—a marriage contract that would bind her to the city’s leader—Moren’s desperation leads her to an unexpected ally: a powerful Fey who offers her extraordinary abilities in exchange for a favor in the distant city of White Stone. Armed with new powers and a fierce determination, Moren flees Stormhaven aboard an airship to Vey’Lathis, hoping to forge her own destiny. But Whitestone is a city shrouded in mystery, where shadows linger and danger lurks behind every corner. As Moren navigates her new life, she finds herself drawn to an enigmatic ally with secrets of their own, even as she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of the city. With her past catching up to her and the Fey’s bargain looming, Moren must decide how far she’s willing to go to claim her freedom—and whether love can survive in a world full of lies and peril.

"People keep assuming I’m some kind of evil mastermind. But seriously, I’m just a son-in-law freeloading off my noble wife’s family. …Why is everyone looking at me so suspiciously? Wait—don’t tell me. Is it because of my squinty eyes?!" --------------------------------- Discover the latest work by the renowned author "Kim Mamo", filled with secrets and misunderstandings. Join an exciting and thrilling journey.! enjoy it! ---------------------------------- Diigrim

ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL READERS OF SACRED STONE: THE RISE OF ATHAVAN Dear readers, Thank you for following and supporting Sacred Stone: The Rise of Athavan. Your love for this story has meant the world—and it’s what pushed me to take it to the next level. After months of rewriting, refining, and reimagining, I’ve decided to relaunch the novel under a new title and upgraded vision. The new version features: Stronger world-building Sharper pacing Deeper mythological integration And a more intense, emotionally driven version of Athavan's journey The story is now titled: I SHALL WRITE MY OWN DESTINY Published under my new official author profile: D Tale Studio Check out the latest version here: [https://www.webnovel.com/book/32273732408397905] This isn't just an edit—it’s a rebirth. The prophecy may have changed, but the anomaly still rises. Thank you again for being part of the original journey. I invite you now to experience it as it was always meant to be told. With respect and renewed fire, – D Tale Studio