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In a world where only a rare few are born as Viran, gifted with elemental power drawn from their life force — Vira — strength is everything. Ren is a Viran born with a core water affinity — a bond to the ocean's grace, weight, and silence. But beneath the surface of his gift lies a deeper struggle: an affliction that isolates him, warps how others see him, and clouds how he sees himself. When tragedy tears through his life, Ren is set adrift — wounded, and uncertain of his place in the world. In the wake of loss, he begins to seek meaning not just in his power, but in his identity. And as the world around him hardens, he finds purpose not only in destruction, but in reshaping water into something more — something powerful, something whole. As enemies rise and the balance and essence of Vira begins to shift, Ren must quickly grow to gain dominion over his element if he wants to survive — and protect those who still matter. Join Ren on his journey as he struggles with his affliction and grows his power — one stage, one tide, one choice at a time.

Dr. Lila Reyes, a pioneering quantum physicist aboard New Carthage Station, never anticipates her prototype time‑rift device yanking Captain Edmund Hartley—a bold, swaggering pilot from 1822—into her sterile, high‑tech world. Linked by a shimmering temporal tether that pulses with every brush of skin, Lila's meticulously logical mind is thrown into disarray by Edmund's old‑world gallantry and devil‑may‑care charm. As the rift flickers between centuries, Lila and Edmund involuntarily swap memories: one moment she's adrift in a starship skirmish, the next he's navigating moonlit Regency gardens. With each fragmented recollection, they uncover hidden longings—Lila savors the heady rush of horse‑drawn carriage races, while Edmund tastes the hollow ache of cosmic isolation in zero‑G. But every shared memory frays the fabric of reality, risking a catastrophic convergence of two timelines. Compelled to collaborate across time, they pursue cryptic clues through mist‑cloaked 19th‑century ballrooms and neon‑bathed orbital docks, wrestling with an impossible choice: seal the rift and be forever torn apart, or let destiny unravel for a chance at love that defies all boundaries. With each daring kiss and whispered confession, Lila and Edmund discover that some bonds transcend space, time—and even death.

Daniel sat near his leather chair and looked at himself on the dark TV. There was no noise in the apartment apart from the occasional traffic rumbling around his window. "I feel so much love for my girlfriend," he said quietly, barely heard over the silence, "but she sees her best friend as a man." What is there for me to do?" The question had been bothering him for weeks and wouldn’t leave him alone. He figured Cindy wouldn’t be able to relate to how he was feeling. She was sure of herself, did her own thing, and stood up for her friendships all the time. If Daniel tried to act too possessively, it always seemed to smother her, so he tried to be more patient. However, the doubt refused to leave, making a difficult time in his life even worse. He took his phone and looked through his list of contacts, spinning the wheel over her name. How could he react? How was it possible for him to share his doubts without being demanding or childish? Once Daniel had put the phone down, he leaned back and closed his eyes. It occurred to him many times: What should he do?

He died in a world that never cared. But fate had other plans. Waking up in a stranger’s body, Kael finds himself in a realm of ancient magic, power-hungry nobles, and whispers of war. He’s no longer just a man—he’s a warlock, cold-hearted, revered, and cursed. And worse? He’s being forced into marriage. His groom? A Sea Witch Prince with eyes like dying storms and secrets deeper than the sea. Beautiful, ruthless, and utterly unreadable, Caelum wants nothing to do with love and everything to do with Kael’s magic. Their union was meant to secure peace between land and sea. But as Kael uncovers the chilling truths buried in this world and in the man he’s sworn to, he begins to question everything. Who was the real Kael before him? Why was he chosen to take his place? And what is Caelum hiding beneath that calm, cold smile? In a world where love is dangerous and magic is survival, Kael must survive a cold palace, a colder husband. Will he protect his heart… or surrender it to the very force that might destroy him? "Fate gave me his name, his face, his chains— but the choices I make now? They’re mine." Subgenres: Magic Realms · Mystery Husband · Slow Burn · Merman Prince · Sea Magic · Hurt/Comfort · Warlocks · Dark Past

“I do not belong to the professor... It is the professor who belongs to me.” Dr. Aahmes Abdel, a world renowned Scientist, came to the Philippines to meet the equally famous Prof. Eric Antonio, just to find out how utterly irritating the professor is. He decided to stay by his side, though, and in the process, find out why the person he looks up to seems to hate everyone else, aside from his 10 year old niece. * I originally wrote this is tag-lish (Tagalog and English) since Dr. Aahmes speaks in English while Prof. Eric speaks in tagalog because speaking to the Egyptian doctor was too much of a bother. I plan to translate the whole thing in English. PG 16 WARNING: this FICTION is set in the OMEGAVERSE universe Reader discretion advised. !!! DISCLAIMER !!! 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 Gem Vecino 2025 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 #omegaverse #scifi #boyslove #mxm #BLromance #omegaverse #mpreg

A young man discovers himself surviving deep underwater after his father dies trying to save him from the attack of the beings from below. Left only with an amulet that can change into a bow, will he explore the abyss that is the sea or will he survive and find his homeland?

While her twin sister wanted to attend fancy balls, wear elegant dresses and await marriage, Ameira wanted to wear armour, pick up a sword and seek adventure. She wasn't the perfect lady that would become the future queen. She had the blood of the tiger flowing through her veins. Her place wasn't on a throne, it was out there, where she could be free.

Being a victim of a house fire that brought the entire family house down, Valentina was left with several burns on her. body, causing her to be titled as the creature of Bayhill. Her stepsister, Chole Callum was about to get married and according to the family tradition, Valentina as the elder daughter of the family must be married. Seeing this as an opportunity to wipe their shame away, the Callum family put a price tag on Valentina's head, whoever gets to marry her would be given a hundred thousand dollars. The family stated that Valentina Husband doesn't need to care for Valentina as she could be thrown away once the marriage certificate has been signed.  With that many people were interested in Valentina, however her stepsister, picked the worst among the people that came, thinking Valentina would be thrown away after the marriage and probably end up dead in the few days, but little did she knew that she had chosen a multi billionaire for her sister, dressed like homeless man with no source of income, little did they know he is the most talked man in the world. “How would you have the last laugh if you commit suicide now.” “Don't you want to see your sister come begging you for forgiveness.” “Don't you want to be the key to your family fortune. Don't you  want to be the Yes and No of your family.” “Don't you want to see your family all going to their knees begging you to come save them from their catastrophe.” “Don't you want to rule the world again, become the woman that everyone can't stop talking about in the country, just like ten years ago, but this time it would be different. You will be crowned as a Queen.” “Stay alive and all these will happen.” “Be with me and I will make you the woman in every man's heart, even the married ones.”

Di tengah keramaian kota Jakarta yang tak pernah tidur, seorang pembunuh bayaran legendaris dengan nama sandi Raven mulai mempertanyakan arti hidupnya setelah menerima satu kontrak yang berbeda dari biasanya — targetnya bukanlah koruptor, mafia, atau politikus, melainkan seorang gadis kecil berusia 9 tahun. Dalam dunia gelap yang penuh darah dan pengkhianatan, Raven terpaksa melawan bayang-bayang masa lalunya yang kelam. Namun, semakin dalam ia menyelami kontrak ini, semakin terbuka rahasia besar yang menghubungkannya dengan gadis tersebut — rahasia yang bisa menghancurkan seluruh sistem organisasi pembunuh tempat ia berasal. "The Killer" bukan hanya tentang aksi dan peluru, tapi juga tentang nurani, pengkhianatan, dan pilihan antara membunuh... atau melindungi.

After a lifetime of regret, a dying 73-year-old man awakens in the body of his teenage self, gifted a second chance at life in a dangerous world ravaged by monsters from dungeon gates. Guided by a sassy, all-powerful System that no one else has, he must navigate the perils of his new reality and overcome his rock-bottom power ranking. His goal is to finally become the hero he always wished he could be, starting from level one.

Amid a sea that swallows forgetfulness and a sky cracked with whispering truths, Asra Kafka was born upon an island of scars and hollow prayers, seeking answers that were never meant to be found. But after losing sight in one eye,and learning that some lies are heavier than silence,Asra must brave the waters of a world that never wished for his return. For in a world that denies him, it is not those who rise from the sea they fear, but those who walk upon it and breathe a blood that never forgets. — The cover was made using pics I found on Pinterest–I didn’t draw anything myself. — English isn’t my first language, so please be patient with me! If you spot any mistakes or have suggestions, feel free to drop a comment–I'd really appreciate the feedback.

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"LOST SEA CORPORATION" under the name of "FEDERATION OF GLORY" which is a civilization that reigns between stars and galaxies. The job of this organization is simple. It is responsible for examining the life on the planet if there are productive minerals and mines in the worlds where oceans reign. One of the worlds that this Corporation has taken over is Hlers, a planet with only 3% land and a certain amount of life on it. This life is a member of the Federation. Until new life is discovered, this life is not on land, but in the water, in the depths. As a result, the Corporation orders the base on the planet to EXAMINE, EXPLORE AND DESTROY IF NECESSARY. In line with this order, the fleets of the base on the planet are mobilized. The captain of one of these fleets... Captain Usmeral also joins this great expedition. We will see the wars, discoveries and issues that will occur all through the eyes of Captain Usmeral. --------------------Information---------------------------------------- -English is the second language and There are possible Mistakes. -This is planned to be a series. -I act according to my taste -If you have a suggestion, please write

Emperor Yongning wanted a daughter, but had eighteen sons in a row instead. So, he went looking for a Divination Master and asked whether or not he was fated to have a daughter in this life. The Divination Master told him, “Your Majesty, you have a daughter. She’s already been born a long time ago.”Emperor Yongning waved his hand and said, “I only have eighteen sons, no daughter.” “No, you have seventeen sons and one daughter.”Emperor Yongning: “That’s impossible!”Until one day, Emperor Yongning saw his eighteenth son, Jun Ning, wearing his hair up in two buns and dressed in a pink skirt, looking like a little girl. He came up to the emperor excitedly. “Father, I’m not a prince! I’m a princess, just like you always wanted!”Emperor Yongning: “...What nonsense is this? You’re my son.”Jun Ning: “No, I’m your daughter.” “Come! We’ll give you a checkup!”After the checkup, Jun Ning turned out to be a girl. Emperor Yongning: “...I…I have a precious daughter!”

(Does a perfect being have the right to understand someone who is not? Would he be able to understand his suffering? his sorrows, his pains? why, why would a perfect being have the right to decide on someone who is not perfect by believing he can understand him!!) [Sakolomé killer man] follow the story of a young man who will have a fairly impressive career. Nb: (The novel begins with {not famous} prologues which classify some stories of key characters in the future, please hang on before the long-awaited moment) (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠)

A haunting voice rises from the sea every night. When her brother vanishes into the waves, she sees the truth—mermaids aren’t fairy tales. They’re deadly. And they’re calling her next.

A girl exploring her life in sea.

When Elias Alexandrianne Ahab, the son of the infamous Captain Ahab, is betrayed and left for dead during a battle with a legendary pirate cult, he awakens in a mysterious library between reality and fiction—a place where stories live, die, and are rewritten. Gifted with a harpoon that pierces the veil of narrative, Elias becomes an Unwritten—a ghostly editor of corrupted tales. Now known only as Ahab, he rides atop the immortal white whale, diving into broken stories to mend them from within. Ahab must choose between fixing the tale or becoming part of it. Ahab: Beyond Sea and Stories is a genre-bending literary fantasy that blends metafiction, dark romance, and heroic tragedy - perfect for fans of The Unwritten, Fables, and The Sandman.

She came to the quiet town by the sea to breathe. What she found instead was a boy who always showed up when she needed him — and disappeared when she didn’t. In a place where time felt slower and words didn’t always need to be spoken, Elaina thought she was just learning how to let go. But some goodbyes don’t come the way you expect them to. And some people aren’t meant to stay.

Once... A long time ago, there existed a place that was the center of everything. A place that has long been destroyed and remains a whisper in history. That place may have been destroyed but it's legacy lives on with it's survivors. What would might happen when curious souls wander upon this forgotten piece of history and in turn were dragged into what has been happening? This land. She may give... But she always takes back what belongs to her... Every time... Without fail... When she calls upon her children... They will always come back whether they like it or not. What does this ancient land have in store for them? Will she bring them with her? Only to exist as shadow of what they used to be? Or will she let them live? Only time will tell. But time is not on our side. Not anymore.

Raised on the rusted piers of the Chemical Sea, Noland survives by scavenging, his magic barely enough to scrape by. Above him, the city carved into the mountainside remains distant- clean, orderly, and reserved for the powerful. Down below, the air burns, the water bubbles, and people disappear. But when a scavenging expedition leads to the discovery of an alchemical relic, Noland and his makeshift family are thrust into a hidden truth far more dangerous than the Chemical Sea itself. Forced to question everything they’ve known, they must decide: survive in silence, or risk everything.

Have you ever spent your whole life fighting for a single chance—just one moment where someone sees you as worth saving? Dragged back from the edge of death, four criminals are given that chance. Bound by a fragile alliance and haunted by the shadows of their pasts, they find themselves charged with an unthinkable mission: protect the very crown prince they once vowed to destroy. Each step forward is a fight against the weight of their sins, and time alone cannot wash the blood from their hands. But fate does not take kindly to disruption—and it has its own plans for them all.

Kaelynnee Anderson, a young prodigy, received multiple offers from prestigious colleges. At the age of eighteen, she left her prodigy college program to support her parents and contribute towards her brother's medical expenses. Sacrificing her own aspirations, she devoted herself to her family. One day, while browsing the internet, she discovered a platform for anonymous conversations where she connected with someone who highlighted the beauty of life's simple joys. Struggling with debt and feeling helpless, her online confidant offered assistance that she couldn't refuse given her circumstances. Their first meeting left her speechless when she discovered that her online friend was the wealthiest man in the world. Kyosuke Nakamura is known as the son of the wealthiest man alive. He is known for being entitled, arrogant, and a playboy among the women. Despite being engaged to the most beautiful and talented A-list actress and model in the film industry, Amelia Thomas, the fans were outraged upon finding out that he married a young unknown woman instead of Amelia Thomas, who had a long 10-year relationship with him.

When Yuki Arai returns to her grandmother’s coastal home after years in the city, she finds a box of unsent letters—each one written to the boy who once vanished from her life without a word. Just when she begins to question the past, Ren Hayashi appears at her door with a letter of his own. In a town where time feels frozen and the ocean whispers of what once was, Yuki and Ren must confront the memories, the silence, and the love they left behind. “Letters to the Sea” is a tender, emotional journey of lost chances, quiet hope, and the kind of love that never truly fades.

Luca never imagined leaving his quiet life in the country of Waldria. He had no grand dreams, just a steady place in the world. When he was accepted into the military, it felt like a step forward. But nothing could have prepared him for what came next. An unexpected twist pulls him into something far stranger, and far bigger than he ever expected. Now, his path stretches beyond anything familiar, out into the stars themselves. Thrown into a journey he never asked for, Luca has to grow fast. Every challenge shapes him, and with each step, he edges closer to a version of himself. This isn’t just about survival, it’s about discovery. Of new worlds, of hidden truths, and of who he’s really meant to be.

[WSA Newbie 2025 Entry] !!! Warning 18+ Mature Content- readers discretion adviced... "Hey, you.... yes you, I can see you." a Dione whizzed... "I can feel it you are strong. Please... help." she begged as the monstrosity before her was beyond what she could bear. despair glitterd in her green pupils as she gazed at the fluctuating shadow, hoping for help... Void shuddered as a figure came into sight, oddly enough he was clinging onto a camera, "Ah? Me?" Seth asked sounding confused. Realizing he was the one being spoken to, he chuckled waving his hands as his amused voice rang out. "Forget about me Mam... I'm just a camera man" With that said he vanished as though he was never there. But his eerie presence was still felt quite clearly in the environment... "Bastard!" she hissed, seeing she wasn't getting any help, she turned back to her hulking foe, readying what was left of her blade... And suddenly a screen popped up in front of her eyes... [Congratulations!!! You have been chosen by the great cosmic cameraman, to be a protagonist do you accept Y/N] she blinked, 'Yes' she practically screamed in her mind... [Congratulations on becoming a protagonist of the great cosmic camera man... you have been granted exclusive feature protagonists shop.] [You have been granted +1000 plot armor points... spend wisely.] [Protagonist item shop:] [1.Ancient Void bloodline- 999 P.A points. 2.Instant Level up- 899 P.A points. 3.Sudden enlightenment pill 12000 P.A points. 4.Encounter Ancient immortal weapon 100,000 P.A points ...] looking at the long list before her, her heart palpitated excitedly. her plea didn't fall on deaf ears! *** Join the tale of Seth Bane, an irregular on an unconventional journey to become the strongest. But unlike your typical protagonist, Seth's path is far from ordinary—in truth, he is actually a cameraman. Yeah, and an absurdly overpowered one at that. Swordsmen? Necromancers? Archers? All these pale in comparison to his unique occupation: the cameraman! Dive into a world where champions battle against otherworldly foes, and Seth Bane's unexpected power as a cameraman becomes humanity's hidden ace. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, discover how Seth's unassuming role conceals his extraordinary strength. after all who said the hero was the strongest- well that was only possible as long as the camera man remains low-key. Beware!! this is a fast paced progressive novel. (The world setting isn't the Earth you know.) MASS RELEASE REQUIREMENTS!!! Bonus chapter requirements.... 50 Power stones= 1 bonus chapter 200 Power stones= 5 bonus chapters 50 Golden ticket= 1 bonus chapters 200 Golden tickets= 5 bonus chapters..

For millennia, the supreme deity Chi ruled the pantheon of ancient Nigerian gods with balance and wisdom. But when Chi suddenly stepped down without appointing a successor, chaos erupted among the four most powerful gods—Ogun of Iron and Lightning, Sango the Storm Bringer, Baba Aye the Master of Earth and Spirits, and the River Goddess Osara. What followed was a devastating war that threatened to tear the world apart. In the midst of this chaos stood Ekwensu—the trickster god, misunderstood and feared. Seeing the looming destruction of the world, Ekwensu made the ultimate sacrifice: using cunning and power, he sealed away the warring gods, ending their reigns—but at a cost. Branded a villain and destroyer, Ekwensu was hunted by mortals and gods alike. In a final act of redemption, he shattered his own essence into soul weapons scattered across the universe and took his own life, ensuring reincarnation every 200 years. Now, in a futuristic but deeply traditional Nigeria, war looms again. Strange natural disasters and divine signs signal the return of old powers. The gods are awakening—but corrupted and unstable. A secret coalition from the four god-kingdoms sends their most powerful teenage warriors on a mission: find the reincarnated Ekwensu, reunite him with his soul weapons, and restore balance… or risk annihilation. But they’re not the only ones hunting him.

“Uncover the mysteries of a dying world” — Deepwoken Enter the world of Lumen, a world decayed by the grip of time and a sinister group of myths. Destructive wars are on the precipice of arrival, the Voidsea's grip on the world tightens; threatening to drag even the greatest of kingdoms beneath the waves, the Deep beckons and claws its way to the surface world, while legend and myth come alive. In the storm to come, a group of young adventurers, armed with nothing but their wits, weapons, and newly found friendship, embark on a perilous journey to unravel mysteries submerged deep below the waves. As legends awaken, and myths become reality, they will confront the dangers lurking just beneath the waves that will either save this decaying world or collapse it. Either way, their lives will be transformed. Whether into heroes, villains, or fools is a story yet to be told. (Inspired by the famed roguelite Roblox game Deepwoken)