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(Chapters 1 to 30 are being edited right now, next chapter will come out in a couple of days) The Path to Immortality is elusive, and everyone wants to achieve it even if there's only a glimmer of hope. Tian Yongheng is a person who regained his past life memories after his family was brutally slaughtered. His extreme fear of death and desire to be undying have forced him to step onto this dangerous path of Immortal Cultivation. He is not a Chosen One who is the favored son of heavens, nor is he the reincarnation of a Great Emperor. Armed with a unique system of unknown origins and his obsession with immortality, he sets forth to carve a way of his own in this world where fate toys with one's very existence itself and cosmic horror-like beings devour universes for fun. However, can he really touch the illusory, eternal and ethereal Immortal Dao that is everlasting and everchanging? Will he ever be able to reach the end of this grand path to eternity, establishing himself as a myth and beyond? or will he also drown in the long river of history just like many others? ------- The background settings and world building of this story are greatly inspired by Top Tier Providence, Secretly Cultivate for a Thousand Years. the main characters are also pretty similar, so if you like stories where the MC is a hidden powerhouse who, despite being hidden, is still known across the world, then you can give it a try. Please be patient while reading, as this is my first time writing a novel and don't hesitate to point out any mistakes I do in the comments. Also, I'm not a native of China, so there are probably going to be a lot of mistakes in names and history and stuff, please bear with it. Note: English is not my first language and the cover image is not mine.

Novel Synopsis: The Rizz God System [MATURE CONTENT WARNING] Elliot Graves has always been the punchline to someone else’s joke. A 29-year-old office worker drowning in mediocrity, he’s ignored by women, mocked by coworkers, and stuck in a life he never wanted. But when a humiliating night pushes him to his breaking point, something extraordinary happens. A mysterious system awakens within him, offering him a tantalizing deal: the power to charm anyone, the skills to seduce everyone, and the confidence to dominate the game of life. The Rizz God System transforms Elliot from a loser into an irresistible force, equipping him with tools to level up his charisma, unlock forbidden desires, and rise to the top of the social hierarchy. But power always comes at a price. As Elliot embarks on a journey filled with seduction, manipulation, and moral dilemmas, he begins to question the system’s true purpose. Is it a gift to help him reclaim his dignity, or a curse designed to exploit human desire? With every success, the stakes grow higher, the challenges darker, and the lines between love and control blur. Caught in a web of romance, rivalry, and temptation, Elliot must decide: will he conquer the system, or will it conquer him? A steamy, thrilling, and morally ambiguous story of self-discovery, The Rizz God System delves into the allure of power, the danger of unchecked ambition, and the cost of losing one’s humanity.

"Listen, buddy, your cock was the last thing that got inside me, so unless I’m having some kind of miracle baby, yeah, you’re the father. Congrats." — Raelynn had one goal that night—drown her sorrows in cheap whiskey after getting fired from her job. What she didn’t plan on was two surprises: one, a steamy night with a ridiculously good-looking stranger, and two, a $10,000 check for her the next morning. Jackpot, right? Wrong. Nothing could’ve prepared her for the biggest surprise of all—she’s pregnant. And the father? None other than Elion Vaelorian, the country’s richest and most powerful businessman, with a face that could melt ice... and a personality just as cold. What Raelynn doesn’t know is that Elion isn’t just any man. And the baby she’s carrying? Let’s just say it’s far from ordinary, and its existence could shake the foundations of the world she knows.

Getting transmigrated inside a novel is not really a bad thing—you know the story, you have the power of the future in your hand, you know all the hidden keys. You might as well end up as the most powerful and omniscient being in that world. That is, if you don’t wake up during the epilogue. And yet I find myself in the body of a fallen priest at the end of the novel, a tragic hero who had his mana circuit broken in the last war, being shunned, drown in debt, and destined to die not long after. Fortunately, I know just the cure. Unfortunately, the cure was in the hand of one of the Demon Lords—you know, the race that my kingdom just wage war with. Would he give me the cure if I asked him politely? There’s no harm in trying, right? I’d die if I didn’t get the cure, anyway. “Sure, but you have to be my bride as the price,” the Demon Lord said. ...huh? Sir, you know I’m (technically) a priest, right?

Most would expect the daughter of the king of one of the four strongest nations in the Realm of the Angels to enjoy great luxury and power. While her Father may enjoy those things, that isn't the case for Rosemary. The hated daughter only manages to attract disdain from others in the royal court despite her gentle and kind nature. Rosemary was born with a weak body, preventing her from living up to the ideals of her father and his court. Such environment pushes Rose to attempting to end it all. But she is unable to do so as she recalls her older brother's love for her. As she drowns, she cries out for help. But no one is around. No one but a certain handsome man with eyes as cold as her father's.

Alex was a man who gambled everything—his savings and his wife’s—on Bitcoin, dreaming of unimaginable wealth. But when the market crashed, he lost it all. Drowning in despair and guilt, Alex decided to end his life. Instead of darkness, he woke up to a shocking revelation: he had traveled back in time to 2017, just before Bitcoin’s rise. With a second chance in his hands, Alex vowed to rebuild his life, but soon realized that changing the past was far more complicated than he imagined.

A broken heart, shattered trust, and a mind drowning in torment—she seeks freedom from a world that only knows how to hurt her. Under the full moon’s cold light, her final choice echoes a haunting question: Can true peace only be found in the silence of escape?

Yohan's life was tragically cut short when he drowned at the young age of 25, without ever discovering who or what caused his untimely demise. But to his surprise, Yohan woke up as a younger version of himself - only twenty years old! His first life had been full of misery, no one even knew he existed, not even his loved ones. This time around, however, all Yohan wanted was to live happily and forget about the past once and for all. But it seemed that fate had other plans for him, from the beginning of his second chance at life, everyone he tried so hard to avoid began reappearing in his path once again...

Takahiro Nao, a 25-year-old drowning in debt and despair, lives only for his struggling family. Every sacrifice he makes is for them—until a selfless act costs him his life. Instead of the end, Nao encounters a Goddess of Benevolence who offers him a miraculous deal: “Live in a new world, and your efforts there will support your family back on Earth.” Reborn into the dead body of Naoki von Blackmore, the so-called "Failed Hero," he finds himself burdened with the daunting task of saving the world by defeating the Demon King—all while supporting the family he cherishes. Armed with formidable powers yet haunted by his past failures, Nao steps into a dangerous realm of swords, magic, and ferocious monsters. Facing relentless enemies, harrowing trials of life and death, and an unyielding fate, he’s forced to confront the ultimate question: how far is he willing to go to protect the people he loves? Filled with emotional struggles, determination, unexpected humor, and even a touch of romance, this thrilling story asks a powerful question: What would you risk for the people you love? PS: You can see these novel illustrations in my Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Facebook: Author Navirunavi/Reincarnated in Another World for My Family (FB Page) Instagram: @author.navirunaviii TikTok: @author.navirunavi

"My fiancé is a high school student?" Sohee, an Omega drowning in debt, has two choices: marry a younger chaebol Alpha, or sell himself to an older yet violent loan shark Alpha. Ah, there's a third option, too. "Should I just off myself or something?" *** #omegaverse #dominantalpha #powerbottom #collegeromance #healing

Annalise’s life has been a series of tragedies, from abusive parents to a near-fatal accident that stole her dreams. On the verge of giving up, she saves a child and a dog from drowning but ends up losing her life instead. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the body of Iris, a villainess in a werewolf novel from her childhood, destined for heartbreak and betrayal at the hands of the Alpha King, Vincent. Determined to rewrite her fate, Annalise demands freedom, but the only way out is an engagement to the dangerous and enigmatic Atlas, a man with a secret that could change everything. As her wedding day approaches, Annalise realizes she may have gambled away her freedom, and her heart, with the true villain of the story.

She is a work freak Emma Rose, who had a one night stand with the most famous bachelor and CEO of Z.N Group, Alec Qinn. He is every woman's fantasy but not for someone like Emma. Alec is known to be a cold ruthless man who doesn't give a care in the world, only those closest to him knows the kind of past he went through and what led him to become what he was now. Alec coincidentally crosses paths with Emma at a board meeting in Paris. Emma remembered him from their last encounter a month ago, she doesn't remember much from that unfaithful night. She remembers being disappointed and drowning herself in alcohol at a business party, the next thing was waking up in a strange man's bed in a hotel suite. On the other hand Alec felt a rush of curiosity towards Emma which he has never felt towards any woman. She tried everything not to meet his burning gaze but it was fetal. NOTE: this story is strictly R18+ consists of strong language, sex, nudity extra.

When Lucas moved to a small town, he was filled with ecstasy and he was drowning in the hunger to explore and enjoy the new town. The story took a turn towards another direction when on the first day in high school, he met a girl who made his heart beat fast. Right there, he knew that he has seen a person whom he loves and was ready to make a move. Starting from the first conversation, the story went a long way and it was all good. Who would've known that Lucas would eventually find love in a new town: New Town, New life, New love! His life started to take form.

I died in an accident after making three of my beautiful girlfriends have a big fight. In another life, I woke up from my sleep after being saved by King Zavier, a charming young king when I drowned in the lake. Strangely, King Zavier is very similar to my best friend from high school, Xavier, who was killed a year ago as a soldier while serving in a conflict area. He wanted me to be his queen, when all the noble ladies were crazy about him. Meanwhile, I actually fell in love with Princess Minka, his beautiful younger sister. I also had to face the obsession of Duke Aiden De Vegmegeur, King Zavier's half-brother who was very similar to the gang leader who bullied me in high school. Does a playboy like me have to be a potential rival for noble ladies and an obsession for the King and his half-brother?

“…How is he so good at it? He’s young, and he’s not particularly good physically. Does that make sense?” The man’s question was valid. However, that question was only asked when people did not know the newly appeared Shin Seong, Yoo Ji-woo. “You don’t know Yujiu? You don’t even know his nickname?” “…What, what’s your nickname?” “The next Maradona, the future of Korean soccer, fraudulent characters, and-” The last answer was drowned out by the cheers of the audience. However, the answer was just as I heard. Because everyone was shouting that nickname in unison. “SUPERNOVA!”

Ruby has always believed in kindness, yet life has repaid her with betrayal. Framed by her sister and her rival, she’s cast aside by her fiancé her career destroyed, and her own family disowns her. Broken and desperate, Ruby attempts to drown her sorrows, only to face even more danger—until a mysterious stranger intervenes. He offers her a way out, a contract marriage with no strings attached. For him, a wife with no family connections; for her, a chance to reclaim her life and seek revenge. With a new name, identity, and face, Ruby reenters the world, determined to rise again and make those who wronged her pay. But questions linger. Why did he choose her? What hidden motives lie beneath his calm exterior? As Ruby’s life takes unexpected turns, she finds herself caught between her past wounds and the dangerous allure of a future with him. Will she reclaim her life—and her heart—without losing herself in the process? Read this book and you won't regret it..who wants to see Isabelle slowly turning into a badass that Logan will be chasing her back?

In a galaxy where fame transcends planets, Kieran Lux, the most adored singer in the galaxy, lives a life of luxury, constantly under the spotlight. But behind the glamorous façade lies a man drowning in loneliness, suffocated by expectations and corporate control. Enter Arden Vale, a reclusive ex-soldier with a mysterious past who works as a bodyguard on the fringes of society. When Kieran's life is threatened during a high-profile concert on a distant planet, Arden is hired to be his personal protector. The two clash at first—Kieran sees Arden as just another cog in the machine controlling his life, while Arden is unimpressed by the spoiled superstar. As they are forced to navigate dangerous political intrigue, hidden interstellar conspiracies, and the relentless media, they find unexpected solace in each other. Kieran discovers the freedom he’s always craved in Arden’s raw authenticity, while Arden begins to heal from his war scars through Kieran’s kindness and passion for music. But as secrets unravel—Arden’s dark past and Kieran’s ties to a corrupt entertainment syndicate—they must decide if their bond is strong enough to withstand the chaos. Will they break free from the chains of their pasts and find love beyond the spotlight, or will their struggles tear them apart?

The six prefectures of Zhongbo were offered to foreign enemies on a silver platter, and Shen Zechuan was taken into custody in the capital, reduced to a drowning dog* loathed and condemned by all. Xiao Chiye followed the scent of the furor and made his way over. But instead of setting others on him, he kicked Shen Zechuan with his very own leg, rendering the latter an invalid. Who would expect this invalid to turn around and bite him in a counterattack until he was all drenched in blood? That was the start of an epic feud between both men who tore at each other every time they come face-to-face with one another. “Fate wants to bind me here for life, but this is not the path I choose. The yellow dust submerged my brothers deep under. I have no wish to bow in submission to an illusory fate. The imperial edict can’t save my troops, and the imperial court can’t fill the stomachs of my mounts. I’m no longer willing to lay down my life for this purpose. I want to surmount that mountain. I am going to fight for myself.” Note : a ‘drowning dog’ is someone who is down and out, having lost favor or power. tags: adult, yaoi, historical, mature, drama, enemies to lovers, r18 DISCLAIMER: THIS STORY IS NOT MINE AND I'M NOT THE TRANSLATOR EITHER. I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS TO EVERYBODY

"Children playing war?" he muttered, "How dull" Ao Shen, who awakened after a long sleep of several millennia, found himself in strange world which had changed from old classic cultivation world with sects and kingdoms to a modern urban world 'This world is pathetic' he remarked sensing just how weak cultivators have grown in the world, but there was something which disturbed his pride even more "My descendents are weak? The hell do you mean you can't buy cultivation techniques because you are broke? Are you telling me my descendent lives in this tiny hell hole apartment? What do you mean my last 100 generations have been living like peasants?" Questions rushed into his mind like series of nukes, "This won't do..." he muttered, "I won't wait for you grow, I will drown you in treasures, I didn't spent all my years sitting in cave! You may all be idiots but your Ancestor is genius and rich! Die, but die sucking on immortal resources!!!" I'm also posting this story in other websites like Royal Road and Scribble hub to gain more readers, show love whatever you can

> “Assume nothing. Not assuming anything clears your eyes. The eyes of your mind. Understand that there is no conditioning that can prepare you for having coals branded into your eyes, being burnt to death, being raped, drowned, suffocated… repeatedly and endlessly.” > "Misfortune is a fact of nature acceptable to women, especially when it falls on other women." > "Human life holds no inherent value. Have you not realised this, child? Despite all you have witnessed? It possesses no intrinsic worth." > “Is that so? Then I will simply have to become the one who would stretch this boundary of frail morality veiled underneath a thick layer of hypocrisy and double standards." > “Because chaos is more organised than order itself. Exactly as you taught me” Torn between where to direct his life, Arthur Olvasen has to decide on a side——as quickly as possible, as the merger and the potential interracial war between Earth and Eden creeps eerily close——the Bad or the Worse. *********************** NOTE: The story is slow burn; in action, world building and as well as potential romance. Just like how things should be. LoL. Tag along with it. You won't regret it. The story is also available on RoyalRoad underneath the same username of Reprobate. ************************* Cover is drawn by Aphora. You can commission yours by contacting them on Instagram (_aphora_) or KoFi (https://ko-fi.com/aphora_illustrations). This story's co-author is Komrade. And is being edited by incezangwill. Big thanks to all of them.

Maria Fernandez's world is shattered when her parents, desperate and drowning in debt, sell her into a contract marriage to Bruno Alfonzo, the ruthless heir of a notorious Mafia and drug lord family. Maria despises Bruno from the moment she meets him—his cold demeanor and dangerous reputation are enough to make her blood boil. She vows never to fall for a man as heartless as him. But as she navigates this dark new world of power, wealth, and violence, Maria begins to see a different side of Bruno—the intense protector hidden behind the mask of a merciless crime lord. Torn between her hatred and an undeniable attraction, Maria struggles with her feelings, even as secrets from both their pasts emerge, threatening to destroy everything. In this world, love could either be her salvation or her downfall. Will Maria fight her growing feelings, or will she surrender to the passion that binds them in ways she never imagined? Prepare for a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions in a world where love and danger are two sides of the same coin.

The hollow sea are a cursed stretch of ocean, known as a graveyard for ships and the doom of sailors. Some say the waters are alive, others whisper of a god sleeping beneath the waves, its wrath swallowing all who dare disturb its domain. To most, it’s a death sentence; to Captain Glade "The Devil Smile" Clayden, it’s an opportunity. Glade, an infamous pirate captain on the run after a disastrous betrayal, leads his ragtag crew into the Tides to escape his enemies and claim the fabled treasure hidden within. But the deeper they sail, the more they realize they are not alone. The hollow sea teem with horrors—creatures from nightmares, spectral ships, and whispers of a drowned god eager to wake. With paranoia spreading among the crew and reality unraveling around them, Glade must uncover the secrets of the sea before they claim his ship, his crew, and his soul. But the further he sails, the more he questions whether his past sins have already doomed them all

A mage on death's door, drowning in a sea of regret - that was Darian, a man who chased power only to find it a cruel mistress. He traded his health for fleeting strength, a bargain that led him to a lonely end in a dingy apartment. But as the darkness claimed him, something shifted. He awakens to a scent that shouldn't exist - his mother's baking - and a sight even more impossible: her, alive and young. Is this a twisted afterlife, mocking him with what he lost? Or could this be a second chance, a rewind on a life gone wrong? But why him? And if it is real... what will he change, and at what cost?

In a city drowning in corruption, Jack Marlowe, a dedicated agent of the Death Prevention Squad (D.P.S.), is on a mission to protect the innocent. But when his beloved partner, Benny Thompson, is murdered in a brutal kangaroo court orchestrated by the sinister Sheriff Dalton, Jack's world is turned upside down. Consumed by grief and fueled by a burning desire for vengeance, Jack must rally his team to expose the sheriff’s dark secrets and dismantle the mob's iron grip on their city. As betrayal lurks around every corner and danger escalates, Jack faces the ultimate test of loyalty and sacrifice. In a gripping tale of resilience and redemption, will Jack honor Benny's legacy and rise as the hero his fallen friend believed him to be, or will he succumb to the very corruption he vowed to destroy? Prepare for a heart-pounding journey of loss, determination, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

August was in pain when his wife left him for a wealthier man. He drowned himself in alcohol every day. He became homeless too and lost everything. One night, August was walking to the park where he always sleeps when he heard screams. There he saw a creature devouring the woman's flesh. Just when August thought he would die, a system suddenly activated for him. Now he could see things and get weapons, unlike the others. August used this to save himself and others. They built a small sanctuary. Just when August thought his life was finally going okay despite the apocalypse happening to their world. He learned that his ex-wife was still alive. Will he save her? Or continue the life he built without her? PS. Currently updating on Royalroad. But you can read ahead on my Patreon page.

Falling in love with my imposter sister's fiance wasn't the plan. After finding out that she was exchanged at birth and was the real daughter of the Moore family, Eliana was expecting a turn in her life, but nothing changed except that she lived in a big house and could now eat good food. Her parents still ignored her and everything good was first given to Amber, their imposter daughter. She was twelve when she met him, when he saved her from drowning, and when she found out that he already had a betrothed. It was already known that the eldest son of the Sanders family was betrothed to the eldest daughter of the Moore family since birth. She knew this, and it was only natural that she accepted this, but the more they crossed paths, the more she wanted him and the more she wanted more for herself. Eliana was ready to do anything to achieve all her dark desires, even if it made her a villain. After all, there is a saying that goes 'Villians are not born, they are made."

Prince Alexander Herald von Triesenberg was the fourth prince of the Empire of Triesenberg who was banished from the Empire of Triesenberg for the crime that he didn’t commit. On their way to the island where he would be banished, a powerful storm swept through and sank the ship. Alexander drowned and at the moment, he thought he died from drowning. However, when he opened his eyes, he found himself lying on the shore of a sandy beach and a floating interface before his eyes.

“This is not reincarnation! This is transmigration!” Gaon Im, a failed gamer drowning in regret, awakens in a world of swords and sorcery. His new identity? Edmund, an infant noble destined for tragedy. When his family falls, Edmund becomes Edward, a child struggling to survive in the frozen slums. In this world, commoners who wield mana face certain death. But Edward is no ordinary boy. Armed with memories of his past life, he is determined to rise above the chains of nobility, curses, and divine oppression. Magic is power, and power is survival. In a land where betrayal lurks in shadows, Edward will forge his own path or die trying. The journey of an underdog begins—against fate, against gods, and against a world that wants him forgotten.

William Adams started his new life in Japan at age ten after his father remarried a woman with three daughters. But six years later, his father is dead, and the family that he once loved is his new one. He watched on as he was humiliated, beaten close to death, and dumped into a river to drown. But life had other plans as the awakening happened, where sliver spheres picked 10% of the human population to have a chance to become strong by going through a trail called the Infinity Tower. The people chosen challenged the tower, and the longer they lasted, the stronger and the more equipment, but it was a one-time offer. Once they died in the tower, they were then sent back to the real world. The people came back within six months..... But one lasted sixteen years in the depths of a river unnoticed.

MC was died by drowning in Lake while touring with his college. His soul floated and accidentally sucked in by a wormhole, which teleported him in front of goddess of another world. Because of his lack of attention and no respect he was cursed to be born as a puppet beast. MC was reborn in tattered puppet lying in the middle of the jungle filled with giant beasts. Puppet body was so tattered that it can't do any other actions except looking through puppet eye. After spending 50 years alone, because of an accident he get to know that he has a synthesis system, he can synthesise any ability to himself as long as he has enough kinetic energy. After getting an ability by accident he used it to recover and roam in forest and was chased by beasts, he fell into water and wa sucked in by another wormhole and was teleported to unknown castle and he met a girl, unknown to him that she is the goddess who cursed him to be reborn as a puppet and now she has lost her all powers due to scheming of demons. We will see the journey of two enemies unknown to each other supporting themselves in this dangerous world. What will happen, when MC will know that the girl he has spent quite a time is the goddess who he wanted to make his 'B*tchy'.