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Decades after the war that sealed the world’s fate against Tyrus, the legendary hero Inavy Stormbreak has become an eternal symbol. Now, a new generation of heroes rises amid the resurgence of an even older threat: Kairon, the Cosmic Emperor — an exiled entity once banished by Yon — returns to impose his vision of absolute balance upon reality, no matter the cost. In this new chapter of the saga, we follow Ryan Valeborn, a seemingly aura-less young man, constantly mocked and rejected, yet harboring a forbidden power within: Reversum, an ability capable of nullifying, reflecting, and reversing cosmic laws. By his side stand Ethan Stormbreak, son of Inavy and heir to the lightning and the legendary bloodline; and Ryu Nox, bearer of the shadowed balance between light and darkness. Together, they face their greatest challenge yet: the Hero Draft, a trial that will unveil the world’s future protectors — and determine who is ready to confront Kairon’s empire. With secrets from the past emerging, betrayals from former allies like Kai Hayashi, and new bonds being forged among the young heroes, Rise of Kairon is a story of legacy, resilience, justice, and the unyielding power of those who refuse to give up.

"Es ist mein erstes Mal. Ich habe Angst vor Schmerzen. Sei sanft..." Fang Xinxins Körper ist vor Angst steif. Bai Qinghao kneift sie liebevoll. "Wir schwimmen doch nur. Ich habe dich nicht zu stark gezogen; wie konntest du so ins Wasser plumpsen?" In ihrem früheren Leben war sie übergewichtig. Ihr Gesicht war voller Akne. Dennoch verschlang er sie mit Gewalt. Wie sehr musste er sie geliebt haben? Allerdings bemerkte sie seine Aufrichtigkeit nie und verfolgte blindlings einen intriganten Bastard. Am Ende wurde sie blind und halb gelähmt. Nachdem sie eine zweite Chance erhielt, versteht sie endlich, dass ihr schlechtes Aussehen durch die 'Drogen' verursacht wurde, die ihre Schwester in ihre Hautpflegeprodukte gemischt hatte. In diesem Leben entscheidet sie sich, sich von dem Bastard zu distanzieren, abzunehmen und ihr Gesicht zu 'behandeln'. Sie gewinnt ihre verführerische Figur und ihr herausragendes Aussehen zurück und schätzt die Liebe ihres Ehemanns. Gemeinsam quälen sie dann süß den Bastard und bringen einen kleinen 'Knödel' zur Welt...

A story of a corporate slave who died from work exhaustion. I'm Chen Xuwu who lives back in the Zhongyao Continent where the cultivators are, and accompanied by the system. Stay tuned for our stories on this vast continent thank you.

The empire had called him a villain, now they raise him as their heir. Once feared as the most powerful being alive, the so-called “Villain of Chaos” was brought down by the very heroes who craved his artifact. Now, he’s been reborn into the very home that had killed him in the name of cleansing the world.  In a royal court ruled by lies and power games, he is no longer the demon to be feared… yet. His mother concealed his identity on the day he was born, and a river of blood flowed for his sake Now he will learn how to pull the strings in court as its prince, and train to ascend the throne and become the most powerful mage the empire has ever seen. The world thinks it killed him. It only gave him a reason to return.

【Double C1V1】A certain gossip magazine exposed that the newly crowned actress Mu Yan spent the night at the villa of a certain already-married business mogul, accusing her of being a mistress intruding into someone else's family. Mu Yan posted on Weibo, "I went back to my own home, what business is it of yours?" Young Master Jiang from the Jiang Family, known for his immense power and noble grace in Upper City, reposted the Weibo, causing a city-wide uproar. At home, Mu Yan looked at the man beside her who kept refreshing her Weibo on her phone. "Since when did you learn to direct and act all by yourself?" The man was displeased, "You won't acknowledge me, and you won't let me fight for it myself?" Mu Yan, "..." She really couldn't tell who had been the domineering one forcing her to sign the marriage papers back then. If love were a poison, when he first met her, he was already poisoned to the core, with only her being the antidote. A secret love story in the entertainment industry.

The Xiao family, known as the poorest amongst the mountaineers had just spent all their savings as dowry for a daughter-in-law, who was disfigured, dark, skinny, and mute. Mocked as the ugliest bride within miles, she eventually had enough of a life in poverty and escaped, only to fall in the hands of rogues who murdered her. When she opened her eyes again, her soul was now that of a killer's, and her disfigurement was healed while her unhealthily tanned skin was now fair as day.... And she could also talk! As she became the most beautiful bride. Villagers kept their distance from the Xiao family, claiming that they were jinxes. But despite her poverty, the bride was fortunate to have a loyal mountaineer husband who spoiled her to bits. Hence, the bride guided her husband to riches, buying farms and tending to them diligently, while starting a family to gain riches through blood and sweat.

Eve Thompson found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. "Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister," she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. "You have to get Mr. Charlie to marry you, everything we have depends on it!" said she. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Anthony Charlie's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by the memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Eve Thompson on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now-abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Anthony Charlie!

"É minha primeira vez. Tenho medo da dor. Seja gentil..." O corpo de Fang Xinxin está rígido de ansiedade. Bai Qinghao a belisca com carinho. "Estamos apenas nadando. Não puxei você com muita força; como conseguiu cair na água desse jeito?" Na vida anterior, ela estava acima do peso. Seu rosto estava coberto de acne. Mesmo assim, ele ainda a consumiu à força. Exatamente quanto ele a amava? No entanto, ela nunca percebeu sua sinceridade e perseguiu cegamente um bastardo manipulador. No final, ficou cega e parcialmente paralisada. Depois de receber uma segunda chance, finalmente entende que sua aparência ruim foi causada pelas 'drogas' que sua irmã havia adicionado em seus produtos de skincare. Nesta vida, escolhe se distanciar do bastardo, perder peso e 'tratar' seu rosto. Recupera sua figura sedutora e aparência excepcional, valorizando o amor de seu marido. Então, docemente colaboram para torturar o bastardo e dar à luz a um pequeno 'bolinho'...

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Varkai: Ashes of the Shatterworld In the shattered remnants of a forgotten multiverse, Varkai is a world on the brink — a soul-wracked wasteland where Genesis Pulse storms twist land and life, and monstrous Pulse-Eaters stalk the ash-choked wilds. Vrakon, an orphan with no past and no Pulse, was once nothing. But after a brutal raid leaves his village in ruins and awakens something ancient within him, Vrakon begins a slow, harrowing journey of survival, evolution, and self-discovery. With no memories and a heart grown cold from loss, he treads the edge between man and myth — caught in a realm where fractured souls reincarnate endlessly, and power comes at the price of sanity.

The Demon Lord Mo Xuecheng killed 5 Sect Leaders and 13 Elders, and annihilated the White Phoenix Sect before creating the Killing Immortals Sect. He massacred, terrorised and committed all sorts of cruel acts to the world. Until his defeat in the combined efforts of Song Yehai, the Moon Dragon Grandmaster from the Sea Dragon Sect, and Wu Xingyu, the Snow Phoenix Grandmaster and the sole survivor of the White Phoenix Sect. The Dragon, said to wholeheartedly dedicate his life to the eradication of demons. And the Phoenix, hellbent on avenging his fallen sect. But no matter what is said, only they can bring down the feared Demon Lord once and for all.

Once Mankind ruled the world. And living within the fringe of society, hidden but existing among us were the inhabitants of myths, fables, and legends. Then came the Crimson Plague, followed by the mass hysteria changes, and then the War. The War of Race broke out among the nine factions of the Manaborn society, led by the Vampires and the Children of the Light. Six millennia later, after the Long War, the nuclear holocaust, and the darkening of the sky, a new civilization prospered. The Children of the Light are gone, mankind has fallen from the top, and the Vampire race leads the new civilization. And among the Vampires are the Royal House that rule the Major nations. Follow the journey of Lilith Kain, Ariella Ashtarmel, Elijah Ashtarmel, and Eduardo Gomez as they strive to survive in a world that preys on the weak. … I will be posting this story on Royal Road.com. Discord: https://discord.com/channels/436731682268381186/436731682268381189

In a world where beauty and danger collide, Li Ancheng and her twin sister Li Anning are irresistible forces of nature, each a stunning vision of grace and strength. General Ancheng, with her fierce heart and sultry charm, is irresistibly drawn to the captivating crown prince Zhao Yang, whose smoldering looks and charisma ignite a fire within her that she never knew existed. Meanwhile, the alluring poison expert Anning finds herself entangled in a passionate affair with the tantalizing sage doctor, second prince Zhao Ning, her sexy life partner whose teasing smiles promise a whirlwind of adventure and delight. As these enchanting pairs face treacherous trials together, their playful flirtations and electric chemistry intensify, proving that love is the ultimate thrill. Get ready for a whirlwind of seduction, laughter, and breathtaking moments that will leave you longing for more.

"Darkness is rising in the continent of Onoris." A noble boy, Zarek Rheatonsey, is sent by his father to join a knight's order.   In Heolstorflod forest, to the east of the Sacred Hand fortress, Zarek has been given a first-hand look at the evil that happens in his land and has experienced true despair and the brutal murder of a few of his companions. Left in sorrow, and overflowing with anger, he vows to avenge their deaths by hunting the man who killed them. While doing so, he encounters something bigger that could spell doom for the entirety of the land he calls home.

Legends of the Land of Dawn Rayn is a quiet 17-year-old from a small town who stumbles upon a mobile game called Legends of Dawn one restless night. With no background in gaming, no team, and no mentor, he dives in just for fun—but what he discovers is a hidden talent unlike anything he’s ever known. From his very first match, Rayn plays like a natural. Whether as a fearless fighter, a sneaky assassin, or a wise support, he adapts to every role with instinct and precision. As his victories pile up, so does his reputation. Soon, whispers of a mysterious solo player—ZeroRayn—start shaking the entire gaming community. This is the story of an underdog who rises from nothing… to become a legend.

Caesar was the lowest of demons—weak, scorned, and forgotten. Beaten into servitude and assigned petty tasks under the cold eye of a decadent demon court, he lived a life of humiliation at the very bottom of the Demon Lord’s domain. When the capital burns and the Demon King falls to the Hero’s blade, Caesar expects to die unnoticed. But fate intervenes.

All I ever wanted was to have a peaceful life and minimal social interaction, instead I died on the day of my graduation ceremony and got reincarnated in a fantasy world filled with magic, dragons and wars with politics. Accompany Elijah, who was a law graduate in his life on earth, as he unfolds the mysteries of the new world and embark on an epic adventure which starts by the feeling that his death was a plot of fate and heavens.

A world thats rushing towards a dark ending. An slave traveler that yearns for his freedom. A fire that will consume anyone who stays behind. Will he be able to break the chains that bound him and reach the peak or will he just die like a sheep waiting to be slaughter. Wach him rise from the bottom and tries to discover why he came here. To save the world or rush it to that dark ending. This is a story of a traveler

In a world obsessed with trends and algorithms, Selvara Ailendra is just another TikTok influencer—until one morning, her car starts driving itself, nearly killing her during a livestream. She’s saved by a mysterious man with silver hair and shadowed eyes: Kaelen Vireux, a rogue guardian from the digital underworld known as Vertex—a secret dimension hidden inside global social media platforms. Kaelen tells her the impossible truth: Selvara carries the Star Key, an encrypted code hidden in her DNA, capable of unlocking Vertex-01, the origin of all algorithmic power. That makes her the most wanted data source in the world. Now hunted by a ruthless technosorcerer named Rhazeth Mourn, and watched by billions through her own viral feed, Selvara is forced to leave her normal life behind and enter a war she never asked for. Guided by Kaelen and joined by elite digital warriors like Velsha Draeven, Selvara must decode her legacy, master her hidden power, and choose: To remain a puppet of popularity— Or become the key to rewriting the fate of reality.

Sequel: Revenge of the Fallen It all started with her laugh. Not the blood. Not Rosalie’s whispers. Not the dreams where the forest burned with an unquenchable fire. No. Jeremy first felt like he had a heart the moment he heard her laugh. Julie. The girl who, in the school hallways, was like light—drawing people in, dazzling them, leaving them wanting more. Everyone knew her, but that didn’t mean anyone truly knew who she was. And certainly, no one could have guessed that he—the quiet, strange boy with a past no one understood—would become something more than just a shadow in the background. They didn’t know he would fall in love with her. And he didn’t know that such a feeling would attract the attention of someone far more dangerous. Rosalie saw everything. Their glances, the brush of their hands, that first smile exchanged during the long break by the coffee machine. To her, Julie was nothing but dust. An obstacle. Trash to be removed. Jeremy was hers. He was hers. Since they were children. And no one—absolutely no one—had the right to come near him.

The year is 789 AD. The world is in shambles, and it's one kid's job to revive God's Glory. That kid is Genji. Genji will traverse the world of Denial, as the Name suggests, the world's memory of a God is gone. The person responsible for this was Lucifer, often referred to as the world's Devil. God gave Genji a vision that commanded him to remind the world of who saved them the first time and who'll save them again. Genji explained this to his best friend Hanzo, and alongside each other, they'll search for the scrolls of God's Scripture, and to bring back the remembrance of God's glory and Jesus's sacrifice.!

Taeyang loved Hana with a quiet, unwavering devotion—never demanding, only hoping. Hana, caught between sorrow and strength, walked beside him with kindness, unaware of the depth behind his gentle eyes. And Jiwoon, ever watchful, ever silent, carried a love he never dared to speak—until the silence around them began to crack. As echoes of the past resurface, secrets long buried begin to pull them into a haunting puzzle that binds them tighter than before. Hana, now forced to confront truths both painful and profound, leans on Jiwoon—the one whose presence feels like calm in chaos. What begins as a search for answers slowly becomes something more: a journey through grief, loyalty, and the love that lingers in what’s left unsaid.

After the flames, there were embers. And from those embers, she chose something the crown never offered—peace. The rebellion has ended, but the kingdom is far from healed. Elira, once heir to a cursed throne, must now choose how to rebuild a world scarred by centuries of magic and betrayal. Beside her stands the man she was fated to destroy—but whom she instead chose to love. As ancient magic begins to slumber again, and the people watch with wary hope, Elira faces her greatest challenge yet: to rule without ruling, to lead without blood, and to protect a peace no crown ever taught her to keep. “Crown of Embers” is a soft-burning epilogue to “Crown of Ashes”—a tale of healing, hard love, and what happens after you survive the prophecy meant to end you.

After they gave her an enernity of loyalty she the Beginning of all Concepts Gave her Children a life away from the chains that held her to forge their own DESTINY Now begins the Tales of the children of *** FAIR WARNING I WILL BE FORCACISSING ON LEON so it's more like the Tales of the child of *** but the other one will make an entrance soon (Also I don't use wifi so I will update when I get some data bundles but when I don't have it I will type the chapters in advance.) REALESE WILL BE 3 CHAPTERS A WEEK AND I I OFFLINE I WILL GIVE YOU THE REST WHEN I ONLINE

un is a dominant omega and the CEO of YunCorporation, renowned for his impenetrable coldness and his ability to maintain absolute control—over everything and everyone. But when Ryan, an equally dominant and mysterious alpha, joins his team as his right-hand man, Yun’s quiet equilibrium begins to unravel.

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the first volume of my original light novel series: Bits of Love, Lines of Code – Volume 1 Genre: Romance Slice of Life Tech/Programming Slow Burn Light Novel-style Summary: Ren Takahashi, a shy, hoodie-wearing tech genius, hides behind the online alias GhostHood — a quiet legend in underground hackathons. Despite appearing average in school, he dreams of becoming a real-life Iron Man — not the hero, but the builder of world-changing tech. Enter Aoi Hoshizaki, a bold, gal-style girl with a love for code, a messy room, and a mysterious spark. When she moves in next door and discovers Ren's secret, their world begins to change — from quiet club meetings to national hackathons, late-night debugging sessions to secret rooftop conversations. What starts as teamwork grows into something deeper, more complicated, and far more electric than either expected. Together, they aim for Japan’s most elite tech university — and face rivalries, rumors, and the whisper of love in every line of code.

After years of battle against the demons that invaded, the world had changed into one where ability users ruled. Unfortunately, Vahn was among the few without, however if there was something to his worth. It was that he had the facial characteristics of the mysterious family that helped earth overcome the demons. After numerous trials, he finally gets an ability. However, "Your world is about to be destroyed, quickly clear this stage to move to the next." "What?" Unknown to the rest of the world, this new world was governed by "Stages" and "Scenarios," deadly events that must be cleared for humanity to survive. How would they survive with the little time they have left in the midst of plotting organizations to take over the world?

In a world becoming corrupted by a mysterious phenomenon, and where life is becoming too harsh for many, a demon and a druid are destined to decide the fate for the land of Sprigladel.