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"The world’s not fair, but fairness doesn’t pay the bills. You don’t wait for a handout — you build your own damn ladder, one step at a time." Ethan Grey’s life was built on ambition, hard work, and hope — until a single accusation destroyed it all. Framed by his ruthless boss, Ethan loses his job, his reputation, and is left drowning in half a million dollars of debt. Cast aside by a society that thrives on crushing the weak, he’s at rock bottom with no way out. But in his darkest moment, something extraordinary happens. A mysterious system awakens, offering Ethan a second chance — but with rules. [Congratulations, You have awakened the Harem Investment System] It can’t make him rich overnight, and it won’t give him shortcuts. Instead, it points him toward physical investments: crumbling properties, broken-down machines, and forgotten treasures. Each one is a gamble, but with every success, the system rewards him with newfound skills and opportunities.

Caleb thought love was just a game until he met Lily. Desperate to keep her, he made a fatal choice, drowning her in Bloodwater Creek. But this isn’t just any river. It knows when a soul isn’t at rest. Now, Lily is back, and she isn’t the same. As Caleb struggles to escape the consequences of his actions, he realizes that some love stories don’t end in death...they begin with it. This novel contains comedy, mystery, slice of life, revenge and a supernatural. The tone could be dark at times but it's mild with the comedy and slice of life.

Poseidon's Heir: A Battle for the Seas Gravill has always lived in the shadows of secrecy, raised by his mother and shielded from a truth that could destroy him. When he discovers he is the son of Poseidon — the mighty god of the sea — his life takes a dangerous turn. As a forbidden demigod, his existence violates the laws of Olympus, painting a target on his back. Thrown into a world of vengeful gods, ruthless monsters, and hidden prophecies, Gravill must harness powers he barely understands while navigating betrayal and the weight of his divine bloodline. With enigmatic allies and merciless foes at every turn, his quest for answers unravels dark secrets that could shatter Olympus itself. Will Gravill rise to claim his destiny, or will the tides of fate drown him in despair? Poseidon's Heir is a gripping tale of magic, adventure, and the eternal struggle between legacy and free will.

War casts its shadow over the Republic of Nuukormit. The sands of the Aemitan deserts bleed into the snowy lands, drowning them in anguish and despair. A Quneq commander, enslaved after failing to defend his homeland, must carve a path back from the farthest reaches of the world. To free his people, he will wield ice and steel—or perish in the attempt.

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.

Shades of the Unseen is a story about the ones left behind. In every grand tale, some figures exist only in passing-side characters in someone else's narrative, their lives reduced to brief mentions and fleeting appearances. But what happens when the curtain shifts and the spotlight turns to them? This is a novel about those who were once overlooked. The ones who stood on the edges, whose voices were drowned out by larger stories, whose struggles, victories, and quiet moments never had the chance to be seen. Through intertwining lives, fractured pasts, and uncertain futures, Shades of the Unseen brings their stories to light. Some seek closure, others redemption, and some simply wish to be acknowledged. But in a world that moves forward too fast, do the forgotten still have a place? A novel about remembrance, about voices long unheard, and the weight of being unseen.

Summoning the dragon of the Abyss, Zirkos, was the most destructive choice the arrogant prince Zephyr has made. Forcefully taking over his beloved kingdom, Delphia, the unbeatable creature ruined his whole life in one night. Although it was the result of his own actions, a foolish attempt to prove his powers that turned everything upside down. His pride drowned him. Now, Zephyr must redeem his mistakes and regain the life and land ripped from him, even if it results in endless defeats, deaths and betrayal. He was determined to end the devastation he brought upon everyone and attain the throne. Because this time, failure was no longer an option.

This book is the completed first book of the Drowned Flame Trilogy. Audra never asked for power, nor the sorrow that shadowed her every step. Forced to leave everything behind when her mother falls ill, she seeks normalcy in a new country, where love and belonging finally seem within reach. But fate has other plans. A mysterious force tears her from safety, thrusting her into a perilous struggle where survival means outlasting the relentless pursuit of those who would claim her for their own. As war looms and treachery festers, Prince Malik will stop at nothing to bring her home, even as his kingdom teeters on the brink of chaos. With her freedom slipping through her fingers and the weight of destiny pressing upon her, Audra must decide—will she fight for her fate, or be consumed by the tides of sorrow that threaten to pull her under?

She was once the cherished daughter of a respected professor, but now, she is nothing more than a shadow in the city-poor, struggling, and alone. Whispers follow her wherever she goes. Beauty like hers, they say, is a curse for a girl without power. They assume she'll do anything for money. But she is fire, untamed and unbroken. The university, once her father's legacy, is now under the control of a powerful man-a man who watches her with a cruel smile, waiting for the moment she will break. He holds the strings to her fate, dragging her into a silent war where wealth and control always win. Then, he returns. The boy who once played by her side, the boy who vanished the night of the tragedy, is back-no longer a friend, no longer the boy she knew. Now, he stands at the front of the lecture hall, wearing the title of Professor. His cold, unreadable eyes lock onto hers. His touch lingers like a ghost from the past. He helps her in the shadows, yet she feels his presence in every downfall she faces. Does he still hold the warmth of their past, or has he returned only to watch her drown? As secrets unravel and desires ignite, she must decide-fight against the power that seeks to destroy her, or surrender to the darkness lurking within the man she once called her own.

Cain was a boy of fortune and misfortune, he was an orphan who lost his parents the moment he became an adult, they just disappeared. By another stroke of misfortune he himself died by drowning in a lake near his old house but is it the end of his journey. Thrust upon a world he thought only existed in novels as a mere extra that wasn't supposed to exist join him in his journey as he unravels the secrets of his transmigration, his life and his past which becomes more unclear the more he discovers. As an ancient prophecy looms as a menacing blade over everyone's throats be it demons or gods. Will Cain become a pawn in the unveiling of this prophecy or will he flip the board? **Authors note: Guys this is my first novel so if you can please support me and remind me in case of any mistakes i might make so i may give you better in the future**

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.

Born into a poor family, Shyama never expected his life to be kind to him. By the time he was 22, he was drowning in debt—some of it his own, some inherited from his parents. All he wanted was a better life. And then, on a full moon night, he decided to end it all. But maybe fate had other plans for him. Instead of finding death, he woke up in an entirely new world — a breathtaking yet strangely unfamiliar place. Now he was just another citizen of this strange realm. But this time, luck was on his side. He didn't remain just a citizen — he rose straight to Ranker... Pseudo Ranker... He is menace. Shyama was no more. Now, he was Kaiser. But his abilities? Now, he had a system. But was he the only one? No, that was too good to be true.

"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.

[Kill decisive + not Madonna + horizontal push + invincible + violent.] Lin Yu, an ordinary and tired young man in modern society, the pressure of life and the confusion of his heart make him drink to drown his sorrows on his birthday and get hung up on the street. However, the cogs of fate turned quietly while he was drunk. A mysterious light suddenly appeared, instantly embroiled him in an unknown space, and when he woke up, he was already in the mysterious realm of cultivation.

Investigative journalist Ellie Harper returns to her fog-shrouded hometown of Haven’s Cove after her mother’s death, only to find the past clawing its way back: skeletal remains wash ashore, linked to her aunt’s unsolved 1985 disappearance. As Ellie digs into the cold case, she uncovers a secret society, The Mariner’s Circle, and a bloodstained heirloom that implicates the town’s most powerful figures—including her own family. But the killer, the Ferryman, is still active, taunting Ellie with riddles and corpses. Torn between exposing the truth and protecting those she loves, Ellie races against the rising tide to unravel a conspiracy rooted in betrayal, addiction, and ghosts of WWII. When the Ferryman’s identity shatters everything she knows, Ellie must decide whether justice is worth drowning for.

In a world where the endless Sea of Essence fuels life itself, every being is born with an Inner Tide—a personal connection to the mystical energy that shapes reality. Warriors mold it into weapons, healers use it to restore life, and dimensional travelers harness it to explore uncharted realms. Kaien was born different—without an Inner Tide. Seen as a cursed anomaly, he was cast aside by society. But when a monstrous force known as the Negative Current attacks, Kaien’s latent power awakens: the ability to steal and wield the Inner Tides of others. Forced into a dangerous game of survival, Kaien must confront powerful clans, cunning guilds, and sprawling empires vying for control over the Sea of Essence’s richest sources. As whispers of war loom on the horizon, Kaien’s stolen strength becomes both his greatest weapon and his darkest curse. In a world where power flows like an unstoppable tide, will Kaien become its master—or drown in its depths?

Song Huanyan had her fiancé stolen by her own cousin. Then, she drowned her sorrows in a bar... When she woke up, lying beside her was the younger brother of her former fiancé. "Consider last night's events as you paying off your brother's debt," Song Huanyan said. "What debt?" Yun Jianchen asked. Song Huanyan, "An emotional debt." Yun Jianchen, "..." Song Huanyan, "Ever heard the saying, 'A brother's debts are paid by his sibling'?" Yun Jianchen, "..."

“Tell me one good reason I shouldn’t rip you apart,” he asked, shaking his head in disgust. “A low life like you cheating on me is something I will not tolerate in the Walters family,” he sneered. Tears streamed down my face, my eyes pleading with him, but my voice failed me. All I could do was stare, my lips quivering. “Wait until I tell them what you really are!” he shouted, grabbing a handful of my hair and pulling, threatening to rip it from my scalp. Losing her mother to the cold hands of death, Isabella was adopted by her father. She was treated like garbage and mocked by her step mother and step brothers. Just to escape the hell called home, she sneaks to a party and drowns herself in alcohol, there she had a one night stand with a mysterious male, but that single night would cost her dearly.

In a World drowned in chaos, the strong rise to fight while the weak scramble together in hopes of surviving the storm of anarchy. The world changes as new land emerges. Those who are fortunate to survive now navigate this amalgamation of a world. Wielding there new abilities for Righteousness or Desecration. [Welcome, travellers of the Beyond] [Your current objective] [Survive!]  

Sabrina Baelleigh never expected her life to turn out this way. After the tragic murder of her parents, she became the sole protector of her younger sister, fighting tooth and nail to survive. Managing a small, struggling restaurant, Sabrina found herself drowning in debt, hoping for a miracle. But then came Thaddeus Gillcrest, a billionaire who promised a way out—through a contract marriage that could solve all her problems. But nothing went as planned. Despite their agreement, Sabrina found herself falling for him, and for a fleeting moment, happiness seemed within reach. That was until Cynthia Rodgers slid her way between them, causing betrayal, misunderstandings, and ultimately, a divorce. Sabrina’s life seemed shattered, but fate had other plans. One fateful night led to another secret: a baby. Now, with her life in turmoil, Sabrina must go through the rocky road from heartbreak to stardom, while the truth about the past threatens to unravel everything. Can Sabrina rise from the ashes, or will the betrayals of love and ambition destroy her for good?

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.

"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

this is a real story young man lives a life defined by poverty, exhaustion, and loneliness. Every day is the same backbreaking labor, an empty apartment, and a growing sickness he can't afford to treat. The only light in his life, his girlfriend, betrays him without remorse, confirming what he already knew he has nothing and no one. As his health declines and he loses his job, Axel drowns himself in alcohol, searching for an escape. In the end, with no hope left, he makes his final decision, stepping off the edge of a rooftop into the indifferent city below only to be welcomed by another reality of fantasy beyond imagination.

"Day 7/40" of daily uploads. Torn between where to direct his life. -------"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." Arthur Olvasen has to decide on a side. -------"Misfortune is a fact of nature acceptable to women, especially when it falls on other women." And he has to do so as quickly as possible, as the merger and the potential interracial war between Earth and Eden creeps eerily close -------"Human life—no living, breathing life holds any inherent value. Have you not realised this, Michael?! Despite all you have witnessed? It possesses no intrinsic worth!" He has to decide now——The Bad or The Worse. -------"Because chaos is more organised than order itself. Exactly as you taught me."

John Smith, a weary middle-aged office worker, has spent years drowning in endless paperwork and unpaid overtime. His youth, once filled with dreams, now feels like a distant memory. One fateful night, as he vents his frustrations, an eerie glow surrounds him—an intricate pentagram forms beneath his feet. Before he can react, a blinding explosion consumes him. When John opens his eyes, he finds himself decades younger, back in his youthful body. But this isn’t just a second chance—he now has a System, just like in the web novels he once read. With the ability to unlock skills, optimize his choices, and reshape his future, he sets out to live life on his own terms. However, things aren’t as simple as they seem. The System comes with rules, hidden costs, and an unknown entity pulling the strings. As John navigates this new life, he must decide—will he break free from the chains of fate, or is he simply trading one kind of servitude for another? A thrilling journey of second chances, ambition, and the true cost of power begins!

"You are my mate, I am not going to share you with anyone, not even my brothers " his whispering tone felt like melted sugar in my ears. I was drowning in his scent, my mind was in a frenzy. I woke up with a start, panting heavily after a steamy wet dream which I have been having quite a lot lately. Myra Miracle, an orphan since birth, visits her childhood best friend Nora to Kimberg to. While she was having dinner with Nora and her parents, she felt dizzy and enchanted at the same time for some unknown reasons. Later that evening, she met four hot, handsome and mesmerizing people which made her restless all night long. Since then she has been having wild dreams. Why is that so? Why is she so attracted to her best friend's brothers?

In a gaslit city where time is currency and memories are traded like coins, Linden Hawthorn, a reclusive archivist, inherits a broken pocket watch and a blood-stained journal after his father vanishes. The watch doesn’t tick—it feeds. With every cryptic vision it offers, it devours fragments of Linden’s past: the scent of his father’s pipe smoke, his sister’s voice, even the reason he began his search. The journal leads him to a drowned barge filled with corpses clutching coins from the future, a porcelain doll that whispers of a faceless figure called the Woundless Man, and a hidden underworld where aristocrats trade seconds of life and cultists worship gears instead of gods. As Linden uncovers his father’s sins—a legacy of stolen time and mechanized horrors—he must decide what he’s willing to lose: his memories, his morality, or his very soul. But the watch hungers, and the shadowy Tockmen who pull its strings demand payment in blood. Time is running out. And it’s taking Linden with it.

Emerald Greene, a teacher with a broken heart, is rescued from drowning by a mysterious man. They start a no-strings-attached fling, but Emerald's world turns upside down when she discovers he’s the father of one of her students. Torn between being a mistress or letting him go, Emerald faces a choice that’s even harder when she realizes she needs him for revenge against her ex. Will she stay for love or leverage?

"Bethany, a meticulous and driven individual, had always played by the rules. She never took risks that could jeopardize her future. However, in a split second, her perfectly constructed world came crashing down. Overwhelmed and lost, Bethany felt like she'd hit rock bottom. One fateful night, while drowning her sorrows, she met Owen. In a haze of alcohol and desire, they ended up getting married in a spontaneous, passion-fueled ceremony. The next morning, Bethany woke up to the shocking realization of what she'd done. As she grappled with the consequences of her actions, Bethany wondered if she could ever come to terms with her newfound reality. Would she be able to live with the choices she'd made, and could her marriage to Owen survive the challenges that lay ahead?

Baek Nephrios is a high school student drowning in misery, tormented at school and invisible at home. But online, he is a different person: the mastermind behind Xene, a secret cult born from the shared hatred of outcasts like him. What starts as a twisted game takes a horrifying turn when an ancient system awakens during a ritual in a forgotten ruin. The system grants them power—strength beyond human limits, abilities that defy reality—but at a terrible cost. The more they use it, the more ruthless they become. Nephrios leads his followers into the depths of a cursed forest, where they build the Cradle of Xene, forging an army bound by absolute loyalty. With every ritual, every sacrifice, their influence spreads. Cities fall. The weak submit. And the whispers in the darkness grow louder, demanding more blood. Nephrios wanted to change the world, to make the ones who wronged him suffer. But as Xene rises, so does a terrifying question: Is he still leading the cult… or has something far worse taken control?