Gambit Hurt

Synopsis: I am Kaelion. Or Felix, as I sometimes call myself. For eons, I reigned as the God of Fate and Time—omnipotent, omniscient, and devastatingly, soul-crushingly bored. When you can create galaxies with a snap and erase eras with a yawn, existence becomes a predictable, tasteless joke. So, I did what any all-powerful being in the throes of an existential crisis would do: I created a plaything. Not just any plaything, but M.U.S.E.—a Mischievous Universal System Emulator with a will of its own and a wickedly sarcastic personality. Its one and only purpose? To make my life exciting. I should have read the fine print. In a brilliant, cosmic act of betrayal, M.U.S.E. stripped me of my powers, branded me "The Universe's Most Unlucky Being," and tossed me into the Kaos Garden—a chaotic world where the laws of physics are merely suggestions. Now, I'm a fallen god in a mortal body, armed with nothing but my wits, my colossal ego, and a system that enjoys my suffering a little too much. [New Quest: Survive this Tuesday. Reward: A slightly used sock. Penalty: Spontaneous combustion.] To reclaim my power, I must navigate a world of grotesque beasts, suspicious mortals, and the constant, infuriating trolling of my own creation. But when you’ve fallen from the top of existence, the only way left to go is up... right? This is the story of how I, a god, became the universe's biggest joke—and how I might just become its last hope. Tags: #System, #Comedy, #Action, #Fantasy, #OPMC, #WeakToStrong, #Overpowered, #Magic, #Adventure, #Anti-Hero, #Gods

** Mature Content** **18+** **SMUT** Kai the person from futuristic world governed by technology was betrayed by close ally and transported to new world of magic with the help of mysterious bracelet made by his best friend Jugo. Will he return and seek vengeance or start a new life.

He broke her heart. Now she’s back—with scars, secrets, and no intention of forgiving him. Angel and Samuel were best friends since childhood, bound by loyalty and love. Until one night… one kiss… and one heartbreaking mistake changed everything. Three years later, Angel returns home—no longer the girl he once knew. She’s colder. Stronger. Guarded. And the boy who called their love a “mistake”? Now he’s the one begging for a second chance. But Angel isn’t here to fall again. She’s carrying secrets she’ll never speak of—and pain she refuses to share. Samuel is ready to fight for her, but how do you fix something that’s already broken? Can love truly heal old wounds? Or will the ghosts of their past ruin them… for good? A slow-burn second chance romance filled with angst, emotional tension, and heart-pounding drama. Perfect for fans of strong female leads, broken boys with soft hearts, and love stories that hurt before they heal. ---- I promise it gets better chapter by chapter, so I'd be very happy a nd honored if y'all could give my story a chance! Grazie!

“Zane Ashfield... your job class is... ‘Chimera King’...???” That was the job-class he received in this other world. He and his classmates were ‘hero summoned’ to defeat the Evil Demon King. But when all of his classmates received regal, divine roles befitting true heroes... He instead received the unique-yet-bizarre Job Class: The Chimera King. A job-class that grants him the forbidden ability, Graft. The power to attach and fuse monster parts to his own body. But... “Zane Ashfield... you are a heretical existence... and you must be purged.” They would never allow such heretic "hero" like him to stand among the divine heroes. Zane was cast away—! Banished to one of the world’s deadliest dungeons! He was soon swarmed by monsters, torn apart, losing all of his limbs... And he was at his death's door. However— He found his ‘treasure.’ A glowing, fiery monster arm. [DING!] [You have found an Armament!] [Armament: Right Arm of the Inferno Salamander.] [Do you wish to graft this Armament onto your body?] [YES] / [NO] Without hesitation... he fused the monster’s flesh to his own! Slowly, he will become the 'heretical monster' they feared...! But he does not care. He will survive. And he will take his revenge. ~~~ Author’s Note: This story contains graphic violence, gore, and scenes of body modification. Reader discretion is advised. (At the very least, the first few chapters will be pretty graphic, so... consider this a warning ahead of time.)

This story began long ago, in a timeline no one can reach. A forgotten heir. A fallen prince. An adopted noble. A person seen as both a threat and a blessing. This is the story of a withered rose—its beauty lasting even as it fades. It’s a tale of power and deception, where every move is part of a larger gambit. The events of this age shift the foundations of civilization itself. In this delicate balance between salvation and destruction, what is good and what is necessary are often unclear. Abyssals. Primordials. Existentials. Everyone tried to stop it—but it was inevitable. The prince’s gambit has already been played. This is the quiet unfolding of a future no one can stop. The gambit begins now.

Masatoshi Kazuta, a boy often seen as the "NPC" of his high school, finds solace in novels to escape his mundane life. His world changes when his favorite local bookstore unexpectedly closes, leaving him feeling lost. Before the store shuts down, the owner gifts Kazuta an ornate journal featuring srange instructions. Upon following the instructions of the journal at home, Kazuta is astonished to be transmigrated into a Victorian-era world as William Lidford Lias, a Solarian spy. Though set in the 1700's, this world is technologically advanced, especially in the field of warfare. With supernatural abilities and much more, follow Kazuta as he adapts to his new life as a spy in a foreign world, while also achieving cool powers that he thought only existed in fiction!

his name is kairo a student who hides his true power he gets bullied every day in fc high school but does not want to use them because years ago he hurt the people he loved

Jianyu had been getting vivid dreams

In the deepest cavern below the world, the Blackbaast holds many Noble Houses. For Artemis of the Lunastre Family, Nobility is more of a curse than a blessing. If he weren't from such a prominent House, he could easily obscure his defect. He would have no need to keep the Spirit he contracted with a secret, and he certainly wouldn't have to fight for his own survival, spirited to a strange city of monsters by the whims of Fate. This is the story of many figures who are puzzle pieces of an inevitability, something long-fated, mysteries that scream their threats to emerge from their abyssal cavern. Shadows tremble in the depths, encompassed worlds obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, all ways of life would be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines themselves capable of risking it all, can all prosper. This is the tale of a Crownless Prince, of the Last of Lords. [+++] Cover by @lqbtae.

" linran ...linran" someone is calling my name but my hearing is getting worst and worst. maybe i should check my ears in hospital... the food i eat don't have any taste, it's like i am chewing some tasteless object like rubber but it's not just the food that is tasteless but my whole life....." lin ran, i am only getting married to you for my daughter so don't have any useless thought, even if you are the last person in the world, i will never have feeling for someone like you. you are a curse to my family " this is what he said on a day we got married.

THE LONELY GIRL TRIED TO HURT HERSELF BECAUSE SHE WANTED TO FEEL LESS LONELY AND THE PAIN WOULD BE HER BEST FRIEND.

A story about staying alive, even when it hurts. Yuta is tired or living, trying, fighting, simply existing. The world feels black. And then? A simple message, a simple "Hi!" A start of something beautiful. But now? Despite the hurt. A love story where depression and death linger around the corner - but they smile, choosing life one breath at a time.

Welcome to the world of cards, where your intelligence and wit are the only way to thrive. Everything is staked on a duel, and honor is not the only thing you will lose. A world filled with cards and chaos, where everything seems to be fine but anything can go wrong at any time. Nobody is what they seem on the surface. Everyone has an angle and Clayton is in the middle of all this at the playground—Vyrith Academy Clayton, a young hedge fund manager, soul merges with Clayton Antigonus, the heir of Antigonus Merchant House in a different world. A world he read about in a book Clayton has a deck. a power, a responsibility, a fortune, and a mission to figure out himself. "It's not about playing the strongest card; it's about playing the right card." "As they say, play the man, don't play the odds." "What did I say? The house always wins." What to expect - Worldbuilding - Character development - Schemes - No Harem - Power struggles - Intelligent characters

Secrets... everyone has them. Life is wildly unpredictable, destiny can take a sudden, cruel turn, leaving even the most vibrant lives shattered in an instant. When that moment comes, it pierces through the heart, leaving you powerless. You might possess the strength to change everything but find yourself unable to act. This story unravels a similar story, showing how Zureenab's seemingly ordinary life takes a dangerous and horrifying turn. But the question remains. Who is behind it all? And, more importantly, will she ever reclaim the life she once had?

Aeron Vale>> A charming, deadly psychopath who murders beautiful women because of his mother’s betrayal and lies. He witnessed his mother cheat and drive his father to suicide, which broke his mind and created a mission: to punish beauty. Cold, intelligent, manipulative… until he meets someone unlike any of his victims. Liora May>> A quiet, broken girl with a tragic past. Abused by her stepfather for 5 years while her mother ignored it. Struggles with wanting to die and live at the same time. Aeron kidnaps her, but instead of fearing him, she shows quiet kindness… and becomes the only light in his darkness.

Jack, heir to the Duchy of Ignis, bears the blood of an ancient empire in his veins. But his magic came late. Too late to save his mother, who died before his eyes. Too late to stop the betrayal that took his father's life. Too late to prevent himself from becoming a puppet—used, mocked, and chained by the very nobles who once feared his lineage. Now, a fire burns within him. The only mage alive who can cast without incantation—an ability long thought impossible. Once a broken boy, now a rising storm. Jack no longer seeks vengeance alone. He doesn’t just want to conquer the empire that wronged him— He wants the world. To bring it to its knees. To make them all remember the name they dared laugh at . I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

When Magnus Carlsen faces a resurrected Bobby Fischer in a match beyond time, the world watches more than just a game. It's mind vs. memory, chaos vs. control—played on a board where the only outcome… is legend.

Long ago, a malicious tyrant overran the land of Kreosorea. Currently, Luxith, the prince of Enternis, wants to destroy the tyrant. but he needs a team to do such. he will embark on a perilous journey, to gather friends, and the fragnments of sin. can he do it? or will he be consumed in the end..?

Everyone is born with a Fate. Pawn. Knight. Bishop. Rook. Fates decide your power, your path, your worth. And once taken, they can never be given back. Arthur Greymark was born a Rook—one of the strongest fates a child could possess. But at the age of eight, his fate was stolen in a forbidden ritual and given to someone "more worthy." Left with only the mark of a Knight, Arthur fights to rise again in a world that values bloodlines over truth, power over justice. In a world where magic is shaped by class and fate is law, Arthur will break the rules, fight against those that stole his future, and rise against those who play gods with destiny. He was never meant to be a Knight. He was supposed to be something far rarer. A King. And now… fate wants to be rewritten.

This book covers the life of a young teenager who struggles with family issues, social issues and bullying. This kid, who has been bullied his whole life, received ancient powers from the forest nearby his school when he almost died. Now, with his new-found powers, he contemplates whether he should hurt the world that hurt him back or preserve life on earth even if it wronged him.

Betrayed. Murdered. Reborn into the gilded cage that once suffocated her. Eleanor Vance had it all—wealth, status, and a name whispered with reverence on Fifth Avenue. Until her scheming stepmother and venomous stepsister stole it all, leaving her cold and broken in a back alley. But fate rewinds. She wakes up in her teenage body, back in the mansion that birthed her downfall—only this time, she remembers everything. Now armed with ruthless strategy and the bitter wisdom of betrayal, Eleanor begins a silent war behind manicured smiles and silk gloves. In a society ruled by appearances, she becomes the ultimate actress—playing the innocent heiress while dismantling her enemies piece by piece. Yet the past hides more than just treachery. A mysterious locket, a forgotten lawyer, and a legacy sealed in wax may hold the power to destroy not only her foes—but the Vance empire itself. In the world of diamonds and daggers, rebirth isn’t mercy—it’s a declaration of war.

IT ALWAYS HURT, MY LOVE May determine to become strong so that people may not look down on her while doing so she gets to know the real reason of her existence ..... She must make a way out to save all people she love and disappear from their life for good. And take strong steps to carry out the task. .... what will may do? will she disappear from lifes of her loved onces for good or not? Stay tuned to novel for further updates ~ Araaki

Nikola has a problem. Her almost-fiancé left her for someone else — and to make matters worse, most of their mutual friends don’t seem to think there’s anything wrong with it. In fact, they’ve embraced the new, picture-perfect couple with smiles, as if Nikola and Adam’s relationship had never even existed. But she’s not going to pretend she’s fine. She wants it to hurt — just as much as it hurt her. And what could be more effective than proving she’s already found REAL love? A new relationship that outshines every smile and gesture between that so-called perfect couple. A man who has everything — maybe even more — than her ex. And most importantly, someone whose very presence drives Adam absolutely insane.

Vauxhall Academy stands as the world's most prestigious institution for the intellectually gifted, where only the most brilliant minds are invited to walk its hallowed halls. When eighteen-year-old Caulthier Radcliffe receives an unexpected transfer to this legendary school, he discovers that academic excellence is merely the entry fee to a far more sinister curriculum. Every student must participate in the Academy's sacred tradition—an elaborate chess-like game called Shadowboard that has been played for generations, with rules so complex they border on the mystical. The game is woven into the very fabric of the school's identity, treated with religious reverence by faculty and students alike. What begins as an intellectual challenge soon reveals layers of mystery that run deeper than the Academy's ancient foundations. The ornate game pieces seem to pulse with an otherworldly energy, and the board itself appears to shift and change when no one is watching. As Caulthier delves deeper into the game's intricate strategies and the school's carefully guarded history, he begins to sense that something far more dangerous lurks beneath the surface of this supposedly noble competition. The other students speak in hushed whispers about past champions who simply vanished, and the portraits lining the halls seem to watch with knowing, sorrowful eyes, as if they hold secrets that could shatter everything Caulthier thought he understood about his new home.

A guy got transmigrated in harry potter world. At first he was happy but when he sees the year he was in was 1976 marudars era as a student of hogwarts in his 5th year he didn't even have the time to react. when memories came flooding in his head. He was a Slytherin. He was a pure blood His name was,..... Shit guess I just roll with it. Author's note: I don't harry potter all any of its characters.

Love can hurt you deeply and that same love can heal you forever

A Zero’s Bloody Climb to Godhood In a world where your rank is your fate, the Divine Ranking looms above all — a merciless hierarchy where the strong ascend to godhood, and the weak are crushed beneath their feet. Lu Tian is dead last. Rank #9,999,999. A talentless orphan, mocked by his sect, beaten by nobles, left to rot in a ditch. Until he discovers the Ranker’s Gambit — a forbidden technique that lets him challenge anyone ranked above. If he wins, he takes their rank, their power, their future. If he loses… he vanishes forever. But each victory comes at a cost. The voices of the defeated haunt his mind. His body twists under stolen might. And as he climbs higher, the truth behind the Ranking becomes clear: • The top 100 aren’t just strong — they’re monsters who’ve rewritten the rules. • The #1 Ranker knows Lu Tian’s name… and is waiting for him. • And the Divine Ranking itself? It’s not a system. It’s a sentient prison. And it wants him dead. From the filth of the streets to the thrones of heaven, Lu Tian will cheat, steal, and slaughter his way to the top — even if it means becoming the final demon the gods must fear. Will he shatter the chains… or become the ultimate tyrant?

"This is your card. This is your game. You should continue this... even if it means sacrificing my remaining pawn to you." Twelve Cards. One Joker. And a school built to bleed those beneath the surface. In a world where masks are law and loyalty is fatal, she didn't come to win. She came to end the game.