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Arthur Sully was an ordinary man, grounded, determined, but stuck in the monotony of life. That was until fate, cruel and unexpected, struck him down in a tragic accident. When Arthur opens his eyes again, he finds himself in a foreign, untamed world, an endless forest teeming with terrifying monsters, alien flora, and dangers lurking at every turn. Struggling to comprehend his situation, Arthur soon discovers something extraordinary: he can adapt. Each time he faces death-through poison, claws, or fangs, his body evolves, becoming stronger, faster, and more resilient. Thrown into a brutal survival game, Arthur’s resolve is pushed to its limits as he learns to fight, adapt, and master his strange ability. Arthur must confront not only the monsters of this alien realm but also the terrifying truth of his existence. He must Adapt, evolve, survive, or die trying. Tags: World-hopping, Sci-fi, No-Harem, System, Kingdom-Building (2nd Arc). Though the novel has a System tag but it works only as a panel that shows his progress, abilities and has some nifty features. Become a patreon member and read 15 Chapters ahead: p*atreon.com/New_Horizon1 (Remove the *) You can join my discord channel to discuss about my novel! https://discord.gg/85CGnX9n You can also find artworks of this novel in my discord channel!! 3 Chapters/Week

Under the rule of an iron first a witch finds one way to overthrow the king. But do the ends justify the means? TW: Cannibalism (Graphic) Sexual abuse (Not depicted on page) Incest Child abandonment Child abuse Sexism Poverty Murder (Graphic)

Trompée pour se marier, exploitée toute une vie comme nourrice sans salaire et finalement battue à mort par sa mère adoptive devant le lit de malade de son père adoptif, la misérable vie de Shen Mianmian prit fin. Lorsqu'elle ouvrit de nouveau les yeux, elle se retrouva à quinze ans. Shen Mianmian jura d'échapper à son destin passé, de punir sa cousine malveillante et sa mère adoptive, mais brilla accidentellement trop fort dans le processus. L'avant-dernière élève à l'école s'éleva soudainement au sommet, devenant la candidate convoitée par des universités prestigieuses, provoquant une sensation parmi tous les enseignants et étudiants... Tandis que d'autres étaient occupés à étudier, Shen Mianmian était occupée à lancer des petites entreprises pour gagner de l'argent... Tandis que d'autres se préparaient pour l'examen d'entrée au collège, Shen Mianmian achetait en une fois les deux maisons hantées les plus notoires de Pékin... devenant une curiosité aux yeux de tous, ils se moquaient d'elle en disant que même si elle avait la fortune pour les acheter, elle pourrait ne pas avoir la vie pour y habiter. Lorsque d'autres étaient diplômés et occupés à chercher du travail, les propriétés hantées achetées par Shen Mianmian furent réquisitionnées par le gouvernement, lui rapportant une somme considérable en compensation pour la démolition. Ceux qui s'étaient moqués d'elle ne purent s'empêcher de se gifler deux fois... demandant partout où pourraient se vendre des maisons hantées. Shen Mianmian, qui avait initialement besoin d'emprunter de l'argent pour les frais de scolarité, utilisa les fonds de la démolition et tira parti de son avantage de renaissance pour acheter un terrain adéquat et construire un immeuble de location, se transformant en la propriétaire la plus riche et la plus prospère de Pékin... Un jour, Shen Mianmian, portant un sac de clés et venant tout juste de percevoir le loyer, fut entraînée au Bureau des Affaires Civiles. "Shen Mianmian, il est temps pour toi de rembourser ce que tu me dois."

An Hao bondit, persuadée d'avoir péri, mais à sa grande surprise, lorsqu'elle ouvrit les yeux, elle se retrouva en 1985. Pour vivre une seconde vie, devait-elle à nouveau subir les sévices de sa belle-mère et de sa demi-sœur, le mépris de sa belle-mère et le dédain de sa belle-sœur, ainsi que la trahison de sa meilleure amie qui, osant devenir l'autre femme, voulait juste la gifler et gravir l'échelle sociale? Était-elle censée finir à nouveau sa misérable vie dans la pauvreté? La réponse de An Hao fut, "Mange ! De la merde ! Non !" Elle était déterminée à réussir, à s'enrichir en exploitant ses connaissances et à viser une vie aisée. Cette fois, elle allait être la grande sœur protectrice qui réforme son petit frère inutile qui avait connu une mort misérable, et l'épouse vertueuse pour compenser la négligence passée envers son mari ! Elle ne laisserait pas cette vie se perdre dans le désespoir ! Une meilleure amie malveillante ? Convoiter son homme ? Pas question ! Va donc te rafraîchir ailleurs ! Toux toux, comment n'avait-elle pas réalisé dans sa vie antérieure que ce "Roi des Enfers" stoïque était si indécent. Décents ? Tu t'es donné à cœur joie de décence pendant la journée.

When death comes for him in one life, fate gives him another. Reborn in the body of a man entrenched in the chaos of war-torn Afghanistan, he starts anew as an instructor from Pakistan to guerrilla fighters against soviets Union. Armed with memories of the future and a vision for a stronger nation, he rises through the ranks with cunning strategy and relentless ambition. Seizing power through a calculated coup, he becomes the president of Pakistan. A man with one mission: to lead the nation to greatness. By revolutionizing the economy, advancing military prowess, and uniting a fractured people, he sets Pakistan on a path that will echo through history. But the road to power is perilous. Faced with foreign enemies, internal betrayals, and the weight of his newfound destiny, he must navigate a dangerous web of politics, warfare, and morality. Will his second life bring glory to the nation or will his ambition consume him and the legacy he hopes to build? A New Pakistan is a thrilling tale of rebirth, ambition, and the extraordinary lengths one man will go to create a nation that stands tall among the giants.

This story is about a wizard that granted ancient power to children causing an anomaly across the globe.

An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind's survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth. General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence. At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died. So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival. ---- Cover art by Jayps. http://www.behance.net/Jayps

After a series of mystical and cataclysmic events scarred the world it took years for the planet to heal and become stronger. Many things changed as people discovered strange plants, altered animals, magical enhanced minerals and most important of all strange doors that from the history books only release dangerous beasts and monsters. Only those with a brave heart, fearlessness or just plan insanity to enter the doors and see what hidden secrets they have in their depths. Join Cyrus Ashford a bronze rank slayer as he rises through the ranks of the global slayer league, support his family, meet interesting people and most importantly explore everything this strange world he lives in has to offer!. A Urban fantasty LitRPG with a detailed progresson of seeing the mc train all his abilities while pushing them to the upmost limit. Please be aware this story contains intense violence and other potentially unsettling content. Tips, Advice & Constructive Criticism is always welcome!

Sarah has spent her life searching for answers about her past, haunted by the mysterious deaths of her parents. Raised in a world filled with secrets, she doesn’t know that she’s destined for far more than ordinary. When a family of vampires—led by the enigmatic Justin—moves into town, everything she thought she knew about herself begins to unravel. Drawn to Justin by a magnetic pull she can’t explain, Sarah finds herself caught in a web of magic, dark family secrets, and hidden truths about her own heritage. As their slow-burn romance intensifies, she discovers she is not just human—she is fae, her memories altered by a warlock intent on controlling her power. And the family who killed her parents? They believed her family was a threat to the fae courts. When Sarah begins to experience vivid memories of her past, she uncovers shocking truths about her parents’ deaths and the dark forces that have been shaping her life from the shadows. The more she learns, the more she’s forced to confront the true cost of her power—and the dangerous, inevitable path that awaits her. With the Courts closing in and an unrelenting destiny pushing her toward a fate she never chose, Sarah must decide whether to embrace the darkness within her or fight to preserve the humanity she has left. But with every choice, the stakes grow higher, and the line between love and betrayal, light and dark, begins to blur. Will Sarah succumb to the magic that calls to her, or will she defy the Courts and the powers that seek to control her?

Going from nothing but being a mere mortal to a being that ascends higher than the Gods, slaying them in the process and gaining new companions as well as new powers.

In an alternate world, the year is 1947, and as India steps into the dawn of its hard-won independence, an extraordinary twist of fate unfolds. A soul from the future, unexpectedly transported back in time, finds himself thrust into the highest office of the land, Prime Minister of a nation on the cusp of rebirth. What follows is a journey through the corridors of power, where betrayal lurks at every corner, and internal strife threatens to tear the fledgling nation apart. Faced with impossible choices, this modern mind must navigate a country marked by political intrigue, international pressures, and the weight of a people’s hopes. But beneath the surface lies a larger ambition, the vision of an Akhand Bharat, a united and unshakable India that rises from the ashes of its tragic past to forge a bold new future. As history begins to unravel and destiny is rewritten, the stakes grow ever higher. What will it take to unify a divided land and bring forth a nation powerful enough to redefine its place on the global stage? In a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the power of leadership, witness the birth of "A New India" unlike any before, a force to be reckoned with, ready to stand among the world’s greats. If you want to support me via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/Clausmic 1/2 Chapter Daily depending of the word count. For Bonus Chapters:- 150 Power Stone - 1 Chapter 5 Golden Ticket - 1 Chapter Massage Chair - 2 Chapters Castle - Mass Release (10/15 Chapters) Do read my New Work: Rise Beyond Earth's Final Shield

The history of the omniverse and other realities that will emerge after ours, and the void, the nothing from which they originate.

Hi, I’m Yamake, God of Elements. You may be wondering why I’m writing this, is it because I’m going to die? Is it because I’m trying to warn you mortals of danger? NO The reason is simply because I’m bored. Eternal life and power to create galaxies with just a breath is actually quite boring.

our MC was about to take his life by jumping from a building but. he suddenly got transported to another world. there in an only women village he found out that he is a Prophesied hero who will satisfy all of the cursed women of the village.

Anne believed her toughest battles were juggling school, family, and her secret martial arts training. But when her family’s shadowy past begins to surface, she’s thrust into a perilous world where every step brings new dangers. Determined to uncover the truth about her identity, Anne embarks on a journey fraught with difficult choices. As the line between ally and enemy fades, she must decide who to trust—and how much she’s willing to sacrifice to safeguard the ones she loves.

Guardians of balance, the children of Lord Mortis, the Grim Reaper, are bound by fate to bear the weight of preserving life and death. Their path weaves through shadow, where danger whispers and darkness thrives. As the Torva lurk and ancient evils stir, these New Reapers will face trials that test their strength, question their loyalty, and unveil forgotten secrets. In this war of shadows, humanity's fate rests in their hands. But if survival is victory, what price must they pay?

[COMPLETED] "If you leave me like this, I'm afraid this here", he tapped his index finger on the right temple of his head and grinned, "will finally snap." ______________________________________________________ When Yoon Se Ah, an ordinary office worker, meets Lee Min Hyun, their department's new intern, she thinks of him no more than a fool in love. However, as their relationship develops, her life makes its turn for the worst, throwing her at his mercy in the end. Turns out that Min Hyun, the very same guy that was groveling at Se Ah's feet is actually a dangerous and unstable person who has been obsessed with her ever since their first encounter. And he knows the dark truth about the past she's been trying so hard to hide from everybody else. With Min Hyun's unsettling feelings, his dangerous family drama, and Se Ah's own contradicting desires, who is the actual bad guy there? And will both of them get what they want in the end? This story is about two mentally broken people who cannot give one another what they want, even though deep inside they wish they would find solace in each other, thus, although there is no "real" romance, they still manage to form their own twisted connection, and they don't really mind it. WARNING: This story contains very mature and sometimes graphic content and touches upon unpleasant and uncomfortable topics.

"New Ego" is the story of a loser—overweight, lazy, and stuck in a cycle of procrastination. But when he decides to change, he embarks on a journey of relentless self-improvement. Through discipline, hard work, and a growth mindset, he transforms his body, mind, and life. This isn’t a story of luck or shortcuts; it’s about effort, failure, and becoming the best version of yourself. By the end, you’ll want to be like him—and you’ll believe you can. Warning: This book may be dropped due to the author’s current mindset. It’s a raw, unfiltered reflection of my own struggles and aspirations. Read at your own risk.

Those of us who remember the days of the writer's workshop in Iowa. Classmates, hearts involved in creative writing. Featured in books written by themselves ten years after graduation from Iowa. Best-selling Novels, Poetry books, and classroom texts, to teachers of the art of writing themselves. The Reunion will be at a Cabin resort just off Lake McBride Lake. Plenty of Fishing, boat rentals, and swimming. Lots of hiking trails, and picnic spots to grill out at. Picturesque views to paint, and write a novel about. The class of 1979, will meet at the resort cabin rental check-in. What to expect is unlimited points of view and get-togethers from June till September. What happens next is the phenomena to unfold come join us and read along as a friend. Sit back and enjoy a book serial. The greatness of these is a good Romance and the writer who writes it. Author DeeAnn Gorman.

'Ha?!' The golden-eyed baby was confused but oddly ang-- ....wait angry!? Since when could babies make such distinct angry sounds? 'I'm naked, don't look at me like that, pervert!' Okay, I've gone completely crazy, or baby just said that I'm a pervert.

TRUE-TO-LIFE STORY I AM MICHAEL (Incarnate) I AM THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH THE LORD’S HIGH-RANKING OFFICER FATHER GOD'S CHILD

Raised in secrecy by the seasoned hunter Oblea, Eska’s life has been shaped by the constant threat of the wilds—and the even greater danger posed by the church. In their secluded home beyond the city walls, Eska was taught the skills to survive in a world teeming with monstrous creatures, her childhood marked by rigorous training, resourceful hunting, and unyielding discipline. Yet beneath her stoic exterior lies a dangerous secret: her mastery of Bloodcraft, a rare and forbidden magic that allows her to manipulate her own blood as a weapon. The church views her power as heresy, branding those like her as abominations. Their relentless hunt for Bloodcraft users has forced Eska and Oblea to live a life of quiet exile, far from the safety of the towering walls that protect humanity. But the wilds are unforgiving, and no amount of isolation can keep Eska hidden forever. As whispers of her existence reach dangerous ears, Eska's carefully constructed world begins to unravel and her survival skills are put to the ultimate test.

i don't honestly know i'm just writing a story that i made when i was younger

32 years ago, in the continent of Gaia. Tales were told and passed down generations to another about a man who brought an idea of freedom to the whole continent. He opposed the Empire because of the way they rule and created a revolution that will make great changes. He became the leader of the New Revolutionary Government that he made. He led every people in the continent to revolt against the Empire to free them from poverty, and slavery and to create a new republic government. For that, he was called of being the world's most wanted criminal rebel, Gorv The Havoc. However, after numerous defeats, he turned himself and later was arrested by the Empire. His final words that were said before he was been executed in public which drove countless men to revolt. This man made all of these events possible and changed the entire history of Gaia and the reputation of the Empire. There is no other than this man Gorv Von Dracci who had it all. Fame, wealth, and power. He who carries the title of a Kingsman and is the 1st world's most heinous bandit chief who became a rebel leader in the entire generation.

(The cover is not working) Follow the story of the creation of the beautiful corporate nation of The New Harbor through multiple generations, multiple casts of characters, and more than 300 years of history.

Dot was suddenly killed in a major accident and found himself having a conversation with death . It's later on revealed that death cut dots life short because he wasn't living in the way he should . Hence death puts him in a new where he can have a new life and new beginning . Genre / sci fi , isekai , isekai , comedy and adventure please give story a try . . by Nkunka anime