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Sequel to Lord of Mysteries

Corpse: "Excuse me, are you polite?" -------------- The writer of《Great Doctor Ling Ran》, Village of Ambitious Birds, The best medical novel author, New masterpiece! Classic books that you absolutely cannot miss!!!

This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters, incidents, history, future, present, the history of kings, princesses, princes, labors, exportation, orders, punishment, and everything portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. The real history...

It's a story about a boy who entered to the world of crime just for earning money he doesn't want to earn money for her joy he wants to earn money to cure her mother who was suffering from a serious disease but unfortunately his boss and his lover betrayed and kill him but the great betrayal gave her a golden opportunity to start over his lives with a new identity and become a model of justice.

"You will be reborn as hope, My boy Milagro, Oh sorry its Kaan now." "What Reborn!!?" What is this stupid god of tales saying. *** Kaan born to bring hope somehow became a curse to bring the fall to all of the kingdoms. Well that's what the prophecy says. "Well who cares I will live in this world as the villain and create a hero." "..." "Well that failed huh...." "..." what will happen when the hand groomed hero by the villain defies his orders and ruins the plans made long back... what will happen when an obsessed hero captures the sacrificial villain.... "Jasper please listen to me." "no" "huuu... damn it."

The Crown of the Kingdom is purchased in blood and bodies alone. Once the Kingdom of Ethereo was the fuel of the world, but times have changed and it has fallen from Grace, and only dust remains. Torn apart by the civil war, five kingdoms under the legends of rebellion rise and fight against each other. The victor of this war will be remembered as the lord of wits, gold, tactics and people. For that bloo and trust must spill for all. Which kingdom will rise to see themselves rule over the White Throne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Introduction: Deep within the fabric of society, forces move among the darkest social circles. To the average citizen, the world seems governed by laws, governments, and visible institutions that maintain order. However, behind every major decision, beyond the ministers' councils, in assemblies and courtrooms, darker interests lurk—those that operate in secret, invisible to the public eye. These powerful beings are bound by a web of influence and conspiracies, whose sole purpose is to shape the world's fate according to their own agendas. Throughout history, this network has crossed borders, manipulated economies, and silently altered the course of global events. Truth becomes relative, as control of information is the most potent tool in their hands. For those aware of their existence, escaping their influence is nearly impossible. Lies are disguised as facts, and reality is distorted at the conspirators' convenience, with identities as elusive as their motives. In this secret society, power is not ostentatious but subtle. It seeps into institutions and governments, moving its pieces with lethal precision. For those who dare challenge it, the consequences are severe, for truth is a dangerous currency that few can afford. Silence is bought, dissent is eliminated, and loyalty is measured by an individual's usefulness. However, even the most meticulous plans can falter, and when they do, the ensuing chaos is devastating. Amid this landscape of intrigue, where deception and mistrust reign, the world keeps spinning, oblivious to what truly happens beneath the surface. But occasionally, a crack forms in the carefully constructed reality. A mistake, a miscalculated decision, can set in motion a series of events beyond the control of those who believe they hold the world's reins. It is in these moments that the true nature of hidden power is revealed. Key players are brought into the fray, and those who think they are in control realize that even they are expendable. The truth, buried for so long, begins to surface, bringing danger to those who seek to expose it. In this labyrinth of secrets and betrayals, no one is safe. Neither the powerful nor the innocent can escape the consequences when the balance is broken. And as loyalties crumble, only one question remains: Who are the true masters of destiny?

"Catch me, Agent." the man said before jumping out of the window. She ran fast to catch up with the man who jumped from the window but no matter how fast she ran she didn't catch up with it and was even more annoyed when she saw the man smiling at her as he fell and landed smoothly on the ground. "Ughh, that fucking mafia boss." ___ "Wanna play with me, agent?" "Hide and seek?" "Sure. find me, agent."

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It was supposed to be a new, quiet, and simple life for 15-year-old noble boy Nate Wole, who was kicked out and exiled by his family for being too weak in favor of his older brother, Hertzel, a selfish warrior who cares only about himself and his skills in magic. Desperate, he traveled to the lowlands of Wooda, where while camping, he had an unlucky encounter with one of the collection of tribes of the Undead Animals, a bunch of hostile undead animals who can wield weapons and shapeshift into humans and were despised and hunted by humans. After getting killed by one of them under an Undead lion named Sati, Nate was saved by them after they regretted their decision to kill him, and Sati eventually gave his position as tribal leader to him. Nate was shocked to here that, but he has no choice but to accept it. And now, he is a leader of Sati’s lion tribe. Soon, he united the other Undead tribes under the new country name, Wooda, while studying to be a good leader, and changed his identity to Lloyd Lewole, completely vanishing his old identity in order to forget his past. But, will he handle such a great responsibility?

Chu Jie traveled to the world of national job transfer and awakened the hidden professional field division. The resources required by the domain master to build the domain are extremely huge,and the time consumed is extremely long, and Chu Jie has no hope of succeeding at all. I was going to be an ordinary person with peace of mind and find a beautiful wife to train the next generation, but I was bullied by the rich second generation and accidentally opened the absolute domain system. [The Domain of the Sword was successfully built, and the Domain Chaos Sword Mountain was obtained] [The Undead Domain was obtained] [The Gravity Domain was successfully built, and the Domain Shattered Sky Island was obtained] "Hold the grass!A skill directly blew up the dungeon? What kind of harm is this?" Awesome! A skill is cleared! Is this the power of a Domain Master?!" The Domain Master is too strong! I don't deserve this SSS-level profession, I want to be a field master too!" Who says domain science is the most wasteful profession? This is clearly the strongest class, there is no one!" When Chu Jie opened the realm, the terrifying power descended like nine heavens, sweeping through the heavens and all worlds! The world is subservient! Aliens worship it!

He's her stalker but so much more when she discovers his secret. Arianna My cravings for dark art started when I discovered an author who writes my deepest fantasies to life and that might have brought stalker on my doorstep when the messages start coming to show me that he is watching my every move but somehow he makes every evidence disappear when I go to the cops trying to get rid of him. Soon after my work date goes wrong with me almost kidnapped, my wish for someone to save me comes true when my stalker shows up like a true knight. I try to run but he doesn't want to let me go. Not only my life is in crisis but also my heart is on the line when I try not to fall for his dangerous tricks to lure me into his world. Vincent She belongs to me and I will do anything to convince her that I'm the man she needs. Even if I need to go kill someone for her, watch over her like a stalker she calls me. If someone dares to touch what's mine, they will only feel pain. Her light craved darkness so I will do everything to protect it, even it means I need to burn the world for her. WARNING Dark Stalker Romance novel R18

[Target in sight.] [Skill Critical Eye has been activated.] Being clumsy is quite common. But Luke Hunter’s clumsiness is on a different level. As the young man quite literally stumbles through life, he wonders if there’s something more he could be doing in the world. His dreams may come to be realized, as a freak accident causes Luke to wake up as Klum, in a completely different setting than his day-to-day life. His Dexterity, a skill that measures things such as flexibility and how well one holds themself, sits at the level it was in his past life; 1. And yet, he finds his skills to be suited for an extremely coordinated individual, especially after he meets the only other Sword Saint to have ever existed, an individual who is the strongest Swordsman among those both alive and passed on. It’s up to him to find his way in his new life, and strive to reach the path of the highest Swordsman — the Sword Saint. Will he be able to transform his 1 Dexterity into a 1000? Or will he be dragged into something much deeper — much darker? Credits to valeri_mirley on fiverr for the new cover! Updating 5-10 chapters a week, and now posting on RoyalRoad!

Brightdale Located in the heart of the Midwest, Brightdale is a bustling city known for its thriving economy and lively culture. With a population of over 100,000, the city is a hub of activity and commerce. But when the zombie outbreak occurs, the once-thriving city is transformed into a battleground for survival. The dense population and urban environment create unique challenges for the survivors, who must navigate a maze of abandoned buildings and streets filled with the undead. As the blistering heat of summer scorches the world, the living dead roam the streets, hungering for human flesh. In this bleak and desperate landscape, M finds themselves among the dead, forced to adapt and survive in ways they never thought possible. Amidst the chaos, M discovers a mysterious oasis of survivors, hidden in an camp. But as the lines between human and monster blur, M must navigate treacherous alliances, complex relationships, and the ever-present threat of the undead.

She had been attacked, raped and left for dead in the street, but the moment she woke up, she discovered she now had the combined experience of two very different people from very different lifetimes in her head, as well as a mysterious mark branded onto her body and power within her blood. Now, follow Nya as she navigates the strange new galaxy she finds herself in, encountering allies and enemies across the stars and amassing wealth, power and status as she aims to be ruler of it all

Operating under the aegis of Eden, the world's foremost defense contractor, is a covert unit tasked with exterminating malevolent creatures wreaking havoc across the globe—the Circle. Sebastian, one of humanity's protectors from unearthly threats and the Circle's most elite agent, had supposedly left this world of secrecy and never-ending dangers. Now, he returns from retirement to resume his position as Eden's premier monster hunter.

They say first love is the sweetest experience one will ever have, but Rosel believes otherwise. Her first love was Jun, her closest friend and the one who rejected her ten years ago, leaving her heart frozen and her future uncertain. As fate would have it, Jun reappears in Rosel's life when she least expects it. During a night out with friends, trying to escape the emotional baggage of her past and the complications of her present, Rosel encounters Jun unexpectedly. His sudden presence sends her spiraling back into a whirlwind of old emotions and unresolved feelings. Now, Rosel must navigate the tangled threads of fate that have reunited them. Was it just a cosmic blip or perhaps cupid had other plans for the two?

Chen Yang, armed with the legendary [King's System], embarks on an epic journey to found his own nation! Your mission? To transform a deserted island into a prosperous and powerful kingdom, the Kingdom of Yan Guo! But to achieve glory, Chen Yang needs citizens. And the more citizens he attracts, the greater the rewards! With each immigration milestone, Chen Yang unlocks revolutionary technologies that propel him to the top of the world: 1,000 immigrants: Obtain [fertilizers without side effects] and build the world's first farm, exporting coveted agricultural and secondary products to all countries! 10,000 immigrants: unlock the [anti-cancer drug formula], build the world's first hospital, and become the source of global health! 100,000 Immigrants: Master the [Automobile Manufacturing Project] and establish the world's leading automobile manufacturer, with hundreds of car models, from economy to luxury, dominating the streets of every country! 1,000,000 immigrants: Conquer the [Phone Manufacturing Project] and create the most powerful technology giant in the world! On the first day of listing on the stock exchange, shares soar to 80 million, exceeding all expectations! Tens of Millions of Immigrants: Unlock [Information on Nuclear Weapons Research] and make the Kingdom of Yan Guo an unstoppable force on the global stage! But Chen Yang's ambition is not limited to power and wealth. He dreams of creating a haven where everyone is free, prosperous and happy. Join Chen Yang on his epic journey to build a new world from the ground up! “I am Chen Yang, the first king of the Yan Guo Kingdom. My goal in founding this country is to create a home where everyone is free from…” Discover what awaits you in the Kingdom of Yan Guo! **IMPORTANT WARNING** This is just a translation of the novel "I bought an island in the Pacific and founded a country that caused a sensation throughout the world." I don't own the copyright to it. If you are the legal owner and feel offended in any way, please contact me and I will remove it immediately. **TRANSLATION NOTE** If you want to support the work I do in translation, consider joining my Patreon/SolarisVitally to support me and keep bringing me projects and reading more advanced chapters.

After an act of arson, she went from being the nation's goddess of first love to the butt of every joke—her future was ruined. Her fiance forcefully broke off their engagement; her adoptive mother revealed her ugly side and chased her out of the house. Fang Xuan wrote two letters—one to break off the engagement; one of estrangement—and left coolly. After Fang Xuan left, rumors started spreading in the entertainment industry, saying, "It's said that after Fang Xuan's not doing well after leaving the entertainment industry. She's dyed her hair and started wearing a face veil. She's a hostess in nightclubs every day." "That can't be, right? Her face is already ruined, who'd let her serve? I've heard that she committed some crime and went to prison instead?" Everyone expected Fang Xuan to live a tragic life, one where she willingly let herself fall from grace for the sake of earning a living. She had forever lost the brilliance that she once had. Up until summer in the same year, Fang Xuan's name shot up to the top trending searches on the Internet! Capital City's Education Department's official account stated, "Let's give a round of applause to celebrate Ms. Fang Xuan from XX High School, the number one student in the entire country, now accepted into the top institutions of learning!" "What? Isn't that the most prestigious institution of learning that will only accept the top ten achievers every year?" "Fang Xuan, a female actor who was once in the entertainment industry, is actually knowledgable!" The entire country was aghast. Nobody expected the unlucky female actor who retreated in failure would catch everyone's attention in such a miraculous manner. The Public Security Department in Capital City's official account shared, "Thank you Ms. Fang Xuan for her valiant acts in the major kidnapping that shocked the whole country a week ago. This department hereby grants Ms. Fang Xuan the Citizen's Valor Award!" "What? Fang Xuan actually participated in the major kidnapping that shocked the entire country?" Capital City No.1 Hospital's official account announced, "Many thanks to Ms. Fang Xuan for her constructive suggestions during the case studies in the hospital's global medical consensus, leading to the medical breakthrough achieved in this hospital!" "What? The medical breakthrough that took the world by storm is all thanks to Fang Xuan's constructive suggestions?" The people in the country were shocked once more. One day, that pure and elegant man trapped Fang Xuan in a corner, saying, "Xuanxuan, don't you have the ability to predict the future? Then, help me find out if my future is full of you?" Fang Xuan shook her head and said with a smile, "No, other than me, there are two cute kids too."

Currently on hold. "Where do you think you are running off to?" Alastair asked with an evil smirk on his face. "I-I..." Samantha stuttered, trying to come up with an answer and not daring to meet the King in the eye. "Take your time, my dear. We have all the time in the world." "I want to go." "And where do you want to go?" "Home." "Oh, Samantha darling. Let's get one thing straight. This is your home now and you are not going anywhere, not when I am here." "But I do not want to hurt you again, Alastair." "Ohh, darling. The only way you will ever hurt me is when you leave me and that is one thing I will never allow you to do. You are mine, eternity." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alastair Drayce has been searching for years for Samantha as she is said to bring the change of fates, according to a prophecy. And the first thing he does after finding her is to bring her to his castle, his home, under his protection. Wanting to save the most powerful man in the kingdom from her destructive self, Samantha hatches a plan to escape. But why is it that every time she tries to flee, she ends up right in his arms? Coincidence? Once: Accepted, Twice: Questionable, Thrice: Not anymore. Why does her escape plan go wrong with him around and most important of all, what is he hiding? Also, what does Alastair want from Samantha that lasts for eternity? A prophecy has been made. An angel has been found. And two lost souls have united. Now, how are Alastair and Samantha destined to bring the change of fates? Read their story to find out more. The cover picture does not belong to me. ------------------------------------------- Join my discord server to know more about chapter updates. Discord: https://discord.gg/rPCgMp9MCH Instagram: prada_murthy Facebook: Prada Murthy

Jake was a guy who just graduated and was a great strategist. On his way to see his parents he was caught In a freak accident where a pole was launched in his chest, and now finds himself in a crypt as a skeleton.

In a world gripped by the fear of war, a small nation takes a daring step: they fund a project that develops a serum of power. The story unfolds through the eyes of one among four friends, who find themselves in the heart of a deadly tournament. Injected with the serum, they are granted powers, but at a cost. They must battle each other to the death, with the last one standing to receive not just a million euros, but the daunting title of 'Commander of War'. This is a tale of friendship, power, sacrifice, and the lengths one would go to survive.

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Did you know? The one you will fall in love with… It is said you can smell their blood from miles away… Because it's destiny that pulls you closer.

On a full moon night, a widow prowls through the Village of Hunks, her predatory instincts sharpened by the darkness. "They rascals, they think I am a fragile woman," she snarls to herself, her lips curling into a sinister smile. "Little do they know, I am a werewolf. Tonight, I hunt." Approaching a house, she raps on the door, her delicate facade hiding her true intentions. "Please, open the door," she calls in her sweetest voice, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. But as the moments tick by, there is no answer. Frustration boils within her, and she pounds on the door once more. "Why won't they open?" she growls, her patience wearing thin. Finally, a voice from within cuts through the silence, sharp and dismissive. "What's the problem? Just fuck off already," it barks, sending a thrill of excitement down her spine. Licking her lips, the widow's gaze hardens as she realizes the potential feast awaiting her. "Such a manly voice," she murmurs, her hunger rising. "He'll make a delicious meal." And with that, she prepares to unleash her true nature upon the unsuspecting inhabitant of the Village of Hunks. But as the night unfolds, their encounter becomes a battle of wills with unexpected consequences...........