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In a galaxy ravaged by war and haunted by the ever-expanding Dead Zones, Naia is a skilled Harmony Navigator - a person of extraordinary powers that can temporarily stabilize paths through them. Thus she was trained and recruited into the branch of the military known as Vanguard Operations. She finds her romance - a welcome stabilizing factor in her life - thrown into turmoil when the enigmatic and powerful soldier, Theia, joins her squad. It would be clear to anyone that the two women looked very much alike… and it was long clear to Naia that this woman was the one she was always meant to replace in Evander’s heart. Bound by duty, Naia must navigate not only the treacherous reality-bending terrain of the Dead Zones but also the growing tension and unspoken desires within their team. As her squad leader Evander's attention slips ever more towards the alluring and unpredictable Theia, the Navigator grapples with feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and a growing sense of isolation. Love & Duty - Or Duty & Sacrifice? A balance that the three can live with is sought. Will she be able to maintain her focus and fulfill her vital role in the war effort, or will the discord fomenting within their squad consume them all? Naia must confront the rising tide of chaos, both within herself and slowly building in the world around her… ultimately discovering the true price of harmony. ---- Romance-Drama with a Science-Fantasy setting. Messy Triangle - yes. An Omni-Directional one? At times, but not poly. R-18/Smut... interspersed tastefully and plot progressively. --In this author's opinion, anyway. * Eventual Les/Yuri scenes, yes. You're Welcome.* ---- If you like your love stories poking you in the feels in the middle of fantastical settings, check out my other works too! It's kind of what I do.

Jessica, a young teenage girl growing up with the love of her parents and Best friend. not really a nerd but a nerd in some ways. jess is not a friend to her bestie's girlfriend Vinnie. when they breakup, Vinnie does everything possible to get him back to the extent she was ready to hurt whoever was in her way. Jess and paxton (her bestie) falls in love making Vinnie enraged. what will be the outcome of this?, find out in this teenage series

[This is the reboot of Qaya: the tale of the singular duo] In a kingdom ruled by ruthless power and shrouded in secrets, Qaya finds herself entangled in the web of King Awin’s dark ambitions. As a skilled operative coerced into destroying innocent lives, she’s promised freedom in exchange for a final act of betrayal. But just when she begins to hope for her release, fate deals a fatal blow. Awakening in the body of Mahalia Heris—a noblewoman from a family once loyal to the very king she despises—Qaya is granted a second chance. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, haunted by the past and surrounded by those who believe she is someone else, she realizes the power of her new position. With her knowledge of Awin’s treachery and the resources of the Heris family, Qaya seizes this unexpected opportunity to right her wrongs, seek redemption, and ultimately bring down the man who once held her captive. But can she balance the pursuit of vengeance with the weight of her new identity? Or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?

It is a short story in which Autumn has a best friend, and it's Sheila. Sheila is the most caring person ever so Autumn wants to protect her at all cost. Since elementary school, they've been inseparable. Their bond was strong. Nothing could keep them apart. Everything went fine. It was all happy until they were in High school. Everything had changed; Sheila got bullied, and Autumn couldn't take her eyes off of Sheila because Autumn was worried about her. A Tearful night happened, Autumn got a call from her mother telling her that something had happened to Sheila. Autumn arrived, but before Sheila died, she whispered to one of her bully's names. That made Autumn mad and frustrated because she couldn't do anything to protect Sheila not able to do anything. Autumn promised herself that she would avenge Sheila's death and bury whoever killed her next to her. Will she ever succeed in her mission, or will someone stop her from doing that?

What is worst than marrying someone you don’t love? Marrying someone while in love with another one. For Ivy, it wasn’t that of a tragedy. Marrying for love was a risky move. The love could fade away and after, what was left for you? Nothing. Marrying someone because of mutual benefit was the best move to make, at the end, the benefits would remain. At least, that was what she wanted everyone to believe. The truth was, she was madly in love with someone who couldn’t be hers. She watched him fall for someone else, doing all she could to pull them apart. She slowly found herself becoming the villain of their story. In the fear of hurting the man she loves and the possibility of him hating her for life, she left. She let them live their love and concentrate on hers. It never ends well for the villain and she couldn’t waste her life at the pursuit of a chimera. She came back, three years after. A business on her name and the title of the business woman of the year. Her professional life was perfect but her lack of personal life didn’t go unnotice. Sorrounded at every corner by marriage proposal and a mother who won’t stop pestering her, she announced, “The man I want to marry is as wealthy as myself, fifteen years older and with no desire of having children," Her words left everyone shocked. She jokingly said those words in order to chase away the nuisance who only have marriage on their lips but a man came to her office, “When is the wedding?” He had everything she wanted. He entered in all her criterias but why did he want to marry her?

Neris Truide was born with the legendary purple jewel eyes of the ancient warrior Elandria. Despite this, her peers at the noble academy bully her mercilessly, destroying her self-esteem. Adopted by the wealthy and powerful duke Elandria because of her jewel eyes, Neris eventually marries Crown Prince Abelus―only to be pushed aside for his mistress Megara, who led the bullying at school. Neris's life ends at age thirty when she is poisoned by her adoptive sister Valentin. However, instead of dying, she wakes up back at age twelve with her memories of her previous life intact. Enrolled at the academy once more, she sets about exacting revenge on those who ostracized, assaulted, and ultimately murdered her. But she didn't expect that in this life, she'd cross paths with Cledwyn Maindulante, the cunning future ruler of the north. As a determined Neris sets out to make her enemies suffer―and prevent her murder―will Cledwyn turn out to be a dangerous foe, or her closest ally ever?

"And in the end, I chose ignorance, and in the end I paid the price." Vanitas purposefully transmigrated into a world of kingdoms, princes, and demons, along with other transmigrators as he contemplates the secrets of this place and realizes how wrong everything is. Upload schedule: 2 chapters a day mon-fri, 2500+ words per day

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

In a world where wealth often breeds selfishness, Orzil Ceylon is an exception—a rich, spoiled boy with a heart for the less fortunate. Despite his opulent lifestyle, he dedicates his resources to help those in need. However, fate takes a tragic turn when a fatal accident sends him spiraling into a void for what feels like five Earth years. During this time, Orzil learns essential survival skills but remains oblivious to the art of combat. When he awakens, he finds himself faced with an extraordinary choice presented by a mysterious system: embrace the path of Freedom, which grants him immortality but demands ruthless actions, or choose Justice, a noble path that ties him to an unyielding moral code. With a strong desire to be a figure of justice, Orzil chooses the latter, unaware of the burdens it entails. As he navigates this new world filled with mystical beings and supernatural powers, he begins to understand the true cost of his decision. Alongside his internal struggle, he encounters a breathtaking realm, constructs a grand mansion in a village named Pegasus, and embarks on a journey filled with challenges, moral dilemmas, and unexpected friendships. Will Orzil rise to become the symbol of justice he aspires to be, or will the weight of his choices prove to be too heavy to bear? 2days2chapters until the end!

Three Strikes, written by Andrew J. D. Gilberthorpe, is an isekai, high-action death game survival story. The lead, Player 7, is a british soldier from Sheffield who, alongside 100 others, is abducted from reality into a game. The rules are simple- each has three lives, where on the third they MUST kill anybody they come into contact with. Explore, loot, level, kill. Only one may survive. So the question is, are they friends or foes?

After getting her heart broken by her boyfriend who cheated on her with her best friend, Camille decides to shut her heart and never trust men again. To distract herself from the heartbreak, she goes to a club with her friend. All she needs is someone who will only distract her from everything.Niklaus McDonalds is just the perfect person she needs. Though his personality is nothing to write home about but he's sexy, incredibly handsome and a renowned player who is known to never sleep with the same girl twice. He has never been involved in a relationship and never planned to either. Niklaus has slept with so women in his life and he doesn't expect Camille to be anything more than a hookup but what could happen when they meet again and he has to play as her fake boyfriend?

The world's perspective of Felix is of someone who is strong, talented and daunting. But that isn't how he looks at himself. "Disgusting" Those are the only words that leave his mouth, when he looks at the mirror. A curse, a darkness seeped in his soul, that only he knows and wishes no one else to suffer the same fate as him. He is strange. But on the first day of the academy, he meets someone, as strange-no even stranger than him, so he had to ask- "Who are you?" And he gets a reply that turns his world upside down. "The Author. Creator of this world."

It’s the year 2073, and everything has changed. New high-tech dominates almost all aspects of life. However, this has a dark side: unethical human experiments. 17-year-old Akira Cruz, the genius nephew of the president of the Philippines, was in the middle of grieving for his late best friend when he stumbled upon an abandoned orphan boy in the mountains while on a hike with his younger sister. That boy is Hachi Shimizu, a half-zombie, half-vampire who was disposed of by an evil organization known as the Kara Tech, which was notorious for its brutal and unethical experiments. Together, the two boys team up with a detective named Toshi Kawasaki, a half-Japanese, half-British who specializes in the supernatural and also considers the murder case of Akira’s best friend open despite the police closing it due to a lack of evidence. The three of them believed that Kara Tech was somehow connected to the disappearances of various children in and around the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. As they go and solve cases, their friendship blossoms, especially when two people, Riho Yoshihara, Akira's childhood, biracial friend, and Htet Kawa, a half-Japanese, half-Burmese junior detective from Yokohama, come along in their various missions, both involving the supernatural and the overworld. Will they stop the organization from committing more heinous crimes before it’s too late? Warning: the photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!!!

Rahul’s life takes a dramatic turn after the sudden death of his father. While grappling with the shock and grief of the loss, Rahul learns that he is the heir to the prestigious Stuart family legacy. His uncle, Suresh, takes him to New York, where Rahul discovers the vast fortune and responsibilities awaiting him. To claim his inheritance, he must complete his education at a royal institution, a tradition of the family. This chapter explores themes of loss, legacy, and the heavy burden of responsibility that Rahul must face as he steps into a new, uncertain future.

Nick and Natalie Dawson are a young couple deeply in debt, struggling to make ends meet. Their financial woes weigh heavily on their once vibrant relationship, leaving them desperate for a way out. In a bid to forget their troubles, they decide to take a trip to Las Vegas, hoping that a stroke of luck might turn their fortunes around. At a high-stakes casino, they cross paths with Rhett Remington, a charismatic and enigmatic billionaire known for his wealth and influence. Intrigued by Natalie’s beauty and presence, Rhett makes an audacious proposal: he offers the Murphys one million dollars in exchange for a single night with Natalie. Shocked and conflicted, Nick and Natalie grapple with the moral implications of such an offer. However, the lure of financial freedom proves too tempting, and they reluctantly agree. The night with Rhett is a whirlwind of luxury and emotion, leaving Natalie both enchanted and confused. She returns to Nick with the promised money, but the experience leaves an indelible mark on their marriage. As they attempt to rebuild their lives with the newfound wealth, Natalie discovers she is pregnant—with Rhett’s child. This revelation shatters the fragile stability they had begun to regain. Nick is torn between his love for Natalie and his resentment towards the circumstances that have upended their lives. Meanwhile, Natalie finds herself increasingly drawn to Rhett, who expresses a genuine interest in being part of her and the baby’s life. His wealth and charm begin to fill the emotional void in Natalie’s heart. Caught between her loyal but wounded husband and the powerful billionaire who fathered her child, Natalie faces an impossible choice. Her decision will determine the future of her family, testing the bonds of love, loyalty, and the true meaning of happiness.

In 2035 a 22-year-old boy named Kleinn lives in Berlin. After the release of the latest virtual reality model with the game The Price Of The Crown attached, he, a great lover and pro-player of strategic games decide to buy the whole bundle. Arrived at home, after having assembled everything, start the game. What our dear Kleinn still does not know is that it is not a "simple game" ... Publication: trying 1 chapter per month.

There are some gruelling and horrific scenes. Alternate title: In a world where all magic has a price, I can get some else to pay it. The story is focused on the World Building. The protagonist is merely, the lens through which we can explore this "colourful", grim and terrifying world. He is a care-free character that is here to have fun and observe. The will be tales of sacrifice and story of glory and he is here to bear witness. Of course, given the nature of his abilities, he will also become more and more powerful... ultimately tries to save the world. ..... In a world teetering on the edge of madness and despair, twisted magic saturates every corner of existence, bending and breaking the laws of nature that once held the world in balance. The very fabric of reality unravels, as forbidden powers rewrite the order of life itself. When magic can defy every natural law, what hope remains for those who seek to restore order? Desperate, they turn to the very force that threatens to consume them—magic. It is their only hope, yet it is a hope laced with poison. For every act of magic, there is a price to be paid. The cost of power is high, and those who wield it must sacrifice more than they can fathom. The line between salvation and destruction becomes ever more blurred. Heroes and saviors rise in defiance, determined to protect what remains of their crumbling world. Yet even they cannot escape the prison that magic builds around them. The more they fight to save their world, the deeper they fall into its clutches.

Our protagonist thought his life would be easy after getting reincarnated in a world were woman ruled but then he found out he was reincarnated as the childhood friend of the heroine. So instead of following her on her adventures, he tried to dissociate from her. But why is the heroine trying to marry me, the crown princess is trying to lock me up and keep me for herself. And why are all these other women are after me. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Although this is a harem novel, I truly want there to be romance. They will be yandere for the people who like that and I will try to make them like your typical reverse harem male leads (now female leads).After getting reborn in a world were woman ruled. One more thing. At first I will upload a chapter once a week because I want to have more chapters before I upload more. This will change.

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Meet Lila Ignacio, certified bisexual. Ang babaeng katatapos lang mag move on sa kanyang Ex-Girlfriend na ngayon nga ay may asawa na at masayang masaya na sa kanyang binubuong pamilya. Nangako ito na magpapaka straight na at hinding hindi na muling makikipag relasyon sa kapwa nito babae. At pinili na lamang na panindigan ang kanyang naging nobyo ngayon na si Micheal. But suddenly, she will meet this girl again for the second time around. Ang best friend din ng kanyang best friend na si Alice. Ang babae na galing din sa kanyang nakaraan at konektado sa pagkawasak ng kanyang puso. Ang dati nito na kinaiinisan. At kahit kailan ay hindi nito naisip na pagtatagpuin silang muli ng tadhana. When their worlds collide again, bubuksan kaya nitong muli ang kanyang puso para sa bagong pag-ibig? Pero, paano naman ang nobyo nito? Hahayaan niya bang mahulog muli ang kanyang sarili sa taong wala namang kasiguraduhan kung sasaluhin ba siya nito o hindi? Tama ba na hayaan na lamang ni Lila ang kung ano mang naka tadhana para sa kanya?

Raydel is transmigrated into the body of a protagonist's friend who is going to die. But he doesn't want anything to do with anyone anymore. All he wants is a peaceful life, so he avoids his own Death Flag and flees to live peacefully outside of the Hunter Society. However, his friend, Han, comes after him and pulls him back into the world of dangerous dungeons and towers. He even says, "I won't let you slip away again." What does this mean?! Even though Han never really care about him before, now he's following him around suspiciously. And if that's not bad enough, being the protagonist's friend turns Raydel into the target of every villain. One of them is the Last Boss who Raydel has no idea why he even wants to mess with him in the first place. Damn it, I just want to live a new life in peace! Translator : Parhelia Editor : Padiwaratda Chitkhot (Dear my moon) Proofreader : remimiiho

Asha thought her marriage to Adam was unbreakable—until, in a moment of rage, he shattered it with three irrevocable words: “Talaq, Talaq, Talaq.” Just like that, her world was ripped apart. Now, as she struggles through the isolation of Iddat, haunted by the loss of the life she thought she’d have, a desperate solution arises—one that will challenge everything she believes. In a bid to undo the damage and return to Adam, Asha must face the controversial practice of Halala: marrying another man before she can be with her first husband again. But fate has a cruel sense of irony, because the man she is forced to marry is none other than Zain—Adam’s best friend. What starts as a ritual bound by obligation soon spirals into a web of unexpected emotions, blurring the lines between love, loyalty, and duty. Caught between two men—one from her past and one from her present—Asha is forced to confront her deepest fears and desires. “His Friend, My Husband” is a provocative and heart-wrenching journey of love, sacrifice, and second chances. How far would you go to rebuild what was broken? And what if, in the process, your heart leads you somewhere you never expected?

We all know the story in every fantasy world, and it is always the same story, the gods are at the top, while the dragons are in second place, and then there are the various other supernatural species with their innate characteristics. And human beings, with their blessings, looked down upon by other species for their weakness of body and mind. But what if this time things would be a little different than usual? In the high heavens, in deep space, live horrors more frightening than any being. Beyond the boundaries of Earth and the Solar System, they exert their influence from deep space or from beyond our dimension. Noah was a normal 17-year-old, raised in a loving family that helped take care of him and with many childhood friends by his side. But none of them knew that he had made contact with an entity that even he could not fully understand and that seemed to have become his friend...

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