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"Crimson Tides: A Royal Bloodline" is an epic tale of duty, love, and the bridges built between two vastly different worlds. In the isolated mountain kingdom of Solaria, Princess Elara lives a life of privilege and purpose, beloved by her people but constrained by royal expectations. As a devastating drought threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, Elara finds herself at the center of a desperate gambit for survival. Across the misty borders, in the shadowy realm of Nocturn, the vampire king Darion rules with cold efficiency. His kingdom thrives in eternal night, but ancient prophecies speak of a union that could change the fate of both realms forever. When vampire envoys arrive in Solaria with an unprecedented offer - the kingdom's salvation in exchange for a royal bride - Elara must make an impossible choice. Agreeing to marry the fearsome Vampire King, she leaves behind everything she's ever known, venturing into a world of darkness and blood that both terrifies and intrigues her. But Elara harbors a secret that threatens to unravel everything: she faints at the mere sight of blood. In a court where bloodlust reigns supreme, her weakness could mean her doom. As she navigates treacherous politics, ancient rituals, and her growing feelings for the enigmatic Darion, Elara must find the strength within herself to bridge two worlds on the brink of war. Darion, initially frustrated by his unusual bride, finds himself drawn to Elara's compassion, wit, and unwavering spirit. Together, they face threats from without and within - power-hungry nobles, ancient prophecies coming to life, and the shadows of their own pasts. As Elara and Darion's relationship deepens from reluctant allies to true partners, they uncover long-buried secrets that connect their kingdoms in ways they never imagined. Their union awakens dormant magic and stirs forgotten legends, setting in motion events that will reshape the destiny of both vampires and humans alike. "Crimson Tides" is a sweeping saga of personal growth, political intrigue, and the transformative power of love. It explores themes of overcoming prejudice, finding strength in vulnerability, and the courageous act of opening one's heart to the unknown. As Elara and Darion fight to unite their people and fulfill an ancient prophecy, they discover that the greatest magic of all lies in the power of understanding, acceptance, and love that transcends all boundaries.

There’s a saying that all real-time games are, in fact, turn-based games. If you consider “doing nothing within infinitely small units of time” as completing a turn, then it’s true. Sophistry, you say? I thought so too. At least, until I found myself trapped in this insane game, becoming a turn-based wizard.

*WARNING* MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY [cultivation and mythology] [Dark] [for readers] "dear readers, this is dark novel with taboo themes and the fist part of the novel contains heavy corruption, the MC will face hardship in the beginning of the corruption ark as corruption and in the later of the corruption ark, the MC will start taking revenge, till the end of revenge arc and yes there is happy ending but how? you'll know at the end of the novel." Genre: cultivation, R18, system, NTR, Milf, bestiality, mythology, Heavy corruption etc,. [Note to readers: While some may assume this novel is solely intended as explicit content, it actually contains a compelling story-line. The novel is divided into two parts: the first explores themes of corruption, while the second focuses on revenge.] "Please remember, this novel is more than just an erotic tale - there's a rich, intriguing story woven throughout. I urge you to keep supporting me, as your motivation is what drives me to continue crafting an engaging story." Synopsis: Ye Yang, the 4th young master of the Ye cultivation clan, was once the weakest member of his family. His feeble cultivation and stagnant growth made him a target for bullying, and he was stripped of his chance to become clan head. While his peers surpassed him, reaching advanced stages like Qi Awakening and Meridian Opening Cultivation Stage, Ye Yang remained stuck at the 9th level of Body Tempering. Ashamed and defeated, he isolated himself from his family, refusing to meet anyone, including his mother Yu Mei and sisters Ye Ling and Ye Mu. Although his father saw him as a disgrace to the Ye family, he still tried to help Ye Yang overcome his limitations. In a desperate attempt to escape his misery, Ye Yang tried to end his life by cutting his wrist. But as he lay dying, a mysterious voice intervened: "If you don't want to live for yourself, then be mine and entertain me." Ye Yang lost consciousness, only to awaken the next morning to a strange screen window: [Choice-based System] [Welcome: Player Ye Yang] This marked the beginning of his transformation, as he embarked on a journey guided by the enigmatic System, confronting his dark past, and uncovering the secrets of his world. [EXTRA INFO] *In chapter 15 you can see unofficial map of the world* *you can read about cultivation stages/realm in comment section of first chapter* [Leave your reviews] OG_Novalist

Rebuilding your life after war ravaged your hometown can be tough. Dealing with the offworlders sent to help, even more so. But, when a mysterious circumstance alters your life's perspective, how many will survive? Join Mara if you dare to find out.

Fallen from the heavens, the goddess of the moon and ocean, Divine, is reborn as a mortal in 2025. Stripped of her celestial powers, she must navigate the human world, performing selfless acts to fill a magical jar that will restore her divinity. But as she discovers the depth of human emotions, her once-clear mission becomes a labyrinth of love, betrayal, and destiny. Drawn to the ocean and haunted by storms tied to her emotions, Divine meets Elliot, a brilliant but guarded marine biologist with secrets of his own. Their connection grows even as a mysterious celestial overseer seeks to bind Divine to the mortal world forever. Torn between regaining her powers and embracing her newfound humanity, Divine must decide: return to the stars or risk everything for love.

The news spread through the castle like wildfire, but the how and why were locked behind a veil of silence. No one dared speak the truth—not aloud, not even in whispers. A tragedy, they said. An accident. A sudden illness. But you could feel it, couldn’t you? The weight in the air, the unease gnawing at the edges of every conversation. It was no accident. You are sixteen—too young to rule, too wise to pretend you don’t understand the peril that now surrounds you. The throne, which was never meant for someone so young, now calls to you, heavy with the burden of responsibility and suspicion. The death of your parents has left a vacuum, a hole in the heart of the kingdom, and the vultures are circling. The council, once a place of unity, is now divided. Some swear loyalty to you, but there’s always a hint of doubt in their eyes—an unspoken question of whether you are truly capable, or just a child pretending to wear the crown. Others, however, have no such pretense. They see you as weak, and they are ready to take what’s yours. Every decision you make is weighed down by the knowledge that your enemies are watching, waiting for you to falter. The leaders who once bowed before your parents now eye you like wolves hunting for their next meal. The kingdom is fractured, but you, you must stand firm. You must navigate through the labyrinth of treachery, alliances, and deceit, and try to find the path that will hold it all together. You’ve always been observant. You’ve watched them—your parents. You’ve seen how they maneuvered through the court, how they balanced loyalty and betrayal, how they kept their cards hidden close to their chest. You thought you understood it all. But now, with the weight of a kingdom pressing down on your shoulders, you’re beginning to wonder if you ever truly understood anything.

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] Yōta's day went from normal to "What the heck?!" faster than you can say "isekai." One moment, he's an average sixteen-year-old playing video games in his room; the next, he's in the body of a scrawny boy named Sol, right in the middle of a raging war. "Fuck, fuck, fuck! I'm gonna die! AGAIN!!" he screamed. This wasn't anything like those fantasy novels he had read of where the hero gets cheat powers and a cushy life as a noble. Nope, Yōta was stuck in the body of a weakling with zero abilities, no powerful physique, and on a battlefield to boot!

Bianca is a girl who wants to relieve her pain by going on holiday. But without the girl realizing it, she spent her vacation with a zombie. Can Bianca escape from the zombie? I want to get married in this beautiful place when I find my soulmate. But why is it that this beautiful place is the place where my love story ends? ~Bianca Feliz~ "I know that you hired that man to be your fiancé so that you could repay me for what I did, right?"

After a devastating battle, Kaelion McConnell, a cultivator on the brink of legendary ascension, crashes onto Earth, a world untouched by cultivation. His arrival triggers a global awakening of qi, reshaping life and destiny on the planet. As Earth teeters on the edge of transformation, humanity and Kaelion’s intertwined fates spark a journey of survival, evolution, and cosmic power.

In a world dominated by powerful martial sects, a 15-year-old girl is faced with an arranged marriage to save her father’s failing sect. Determined to give her control over her own fate, her father entrusts her to an old acquaintance, a martial master who owned him a favor. As they journey through the martial world, she must confront powerful enemies and unravel the secrets of her mentor’s past, all while forging a path to her own destiny.

Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"

In a world where a small percentage of the population is able to cultivate powers of mystical and supernatural quality and strength determines your standing in society a Seed sprouts forming a young man who seems to be ignorant of the world but power beyond normal means. A ability that none have seen before, he is the Dark Seed

Aurora a young beautiful girl stays with her wicked foster parents.she founds love from Jake the boy of her dreams But he was assassinated by Mark "Aurora's secret admirer...Aurora later falls for Mark,who is a changed man. Will Mark be able to tell Aurora the truth? Did you kill Jake..no tell me you didn't I shouted

College student Luxie has always been known to be the kindest beauty in the school, but who would have thought that behind closed doors she's one of the most sinister people to walk the earth. One who'd get back at anyone who mildly displeased her, making sure they were dead for daring to bother her. As she was at the height of her popularity that's when it happened. Strangely, due to the certain circumstances she finds herself in a forest, with a strange new body and she has...elf ears?

In this poignant coming-of-age novel, an outcast boy and a high-class girl, despite their social differences, fall deeply in love while navigating the ups and downs of school life. Their bond grows stronger as they complete their studies together, but after graduation, the girl unexpectedly breaks up with him, leaving him heartbroken. Despite the separation, they continue to stay in touch, maintaining a fragile connection. Months later, the girl calls him to reveal that she's getting married to someone else, a moment that shatters his heart once again. Though he puts on a brave face, smiling through the pain at her wedding, the emptiness of losing her lingers. As the days go by, he remains haunted by memories of their love, unable to shake the feeling of longing that he carries with him, even as he tries to move forward with his life. The novel explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the difficulty of letting go, as well as the enduring emotional scars left by first love.

Step into the eerie tale of *A Dark Secret*, set in the serene yet mysterious town of Nuwara Eliya. Beneath its misty hills and quiet charm, Ali, a reserved librarian, discovers a legacy that shatters his peaceful existence. Inheriting a forbidden book from his enigmatic grandfather, Ali uncovers secrets of an ancestral society steeped in the occult. As the whispers of dark rituals and hidden truths intensify, Ali is thrust into a chilling journey of power, sacrifice, and inner turmoil. With each revelation, he grapples with the sinister forces that threaten to consume him. This compelling story weaves themes of curiosity, redemption, and the haunting clash between light and shadow. Can Ali reclaim his humanity, or will he become a prisoner of the darkness within? *A Dark Secret* is a spine-tingling tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue, leaving readers captivated by its depth and lingering mysteries.

Not knowing he's real identity made him more of an innocent young boy than the beast everyone feared. How is he going to take the truth that he is no innocent boy but a beast that scares the entire city.

A train is hijacked by hackers who take control of the train's systems. Ishmaily, a mysterious passenger, finds himself at the center of the crisis when he discovers that the hijackers are searching for him. As he teams up with Debbie and Sally to uncover the truth behind the hijacking, Ishmaily must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have made him a target. With the hijackers closing in, Ishmaily must use his wits and resourcefulness to survive and uncover the truth.

Beneath the Pacific Ocean lies a wise and ancient race of merfolk. According to tradition, when a mermaid reaches the age of 18, she must leave home to embark on a journey of self-discovery, seeking a creature whose wisdom will help her evolve. At 18, Seraphina, a dreamer with an insatiable curiosity, begins her journey. Guided by the unassuming mermaid detective, Kenny, she embarks on an adventure through the depths of the sea, uncovering fragments of her mysterious past. As her dreams and broken memories intertwine, Seraphina begins to unravel secrets about herself that were long buried. However, as the truth begins to surface, a vast conspiracy quietly takes shape, threatening to engulf Seraphina and all she holds dear. In her quest for self-understanding and the truth, Seraphina must confront not only the shadows of her past but also the dark forces lurking beneath the waves.

In the Magic Realm, mana exists as the main component of life. Those born with it are called magic users and they are capable of controlling the godly power known as magic. For centuries, the human race has fought against the demons, a powerful and gruesome race that was born from the Dark Realm; and with the help of the gods, the human magic users were granted gifts known as skills that played a huge role in those wars against the demons. Ash was a product of the first war. And after being discovered as a half-demon, he is killed by a silver-haired mage who held the power of the sky in her hand. But thanks to a twist in fate, he is reincarnated as Arthur Bellrock, an orphaned weak magic user with a brilliant mind and the ability to use incantationless magic. With this second chance, he intends to break through the obstacles in this new life and acquire the power to even defy the gods in order to continue having these luxuries and possibly have his revenge someday. But power comes with a price…. PS: the cover is not mine

That time that there was a basket on a chair.

During an attack on his village at the age 16, Kaelan lost his family and narrowly escaped death thanks to his younger sister’s magical sacrifice. Decades later, he becomes an accomplished mage, relentlessly hunting down the demon horde with a thirst for vengeance, only to be fatally wounded by a demon queen who bears a mystical earring. However, upon his death, he awakens in his ten year old form 30 years in the past and in his hand- the jewel of his former enemy. Kaelan now has the chance to rewrite history. Despite his young body, he retains his knowledge and skills, using them to secretly develop his magic. As he encounters past friends and family, he wrestles with the trauma of knowing their fates, deciding to prepare for the inevitable demon invasion that destroyed his village and home. ————— I try update 3-5 times a week, but I have a job and a baby so take it easy on me ;) If you like the story, feel free to leave me a review, comment or vote. Thanks! -Merlyn

[R-18 Mature Element Warning!] In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Shivam finds himself grappling with the challenges of existence, yearning for a chance to rise above the ordinary and carve out a place for himself in society. With employment opportunities elusive and his appearance falling short of societal standards, Shivam faces an uphill battle to gain respect and recognition. But when a tantalizing opportunity presents itself in the form of an advertisement post that involves opening the Dark Web to access Add Jobs, Shivam's curiosity is piqued. Desperate for a chance to prove himself and escape the shadows of mediocrity, he takes a leap of faith into the unknown depths of the digital underworld. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Shivam takes the plunge into the mysterious world of the Dark Web. What he finds there is beyond anything he could have imagined— a realm shrouded in secrecy, teeming with mysteries and supernatural experiences that defy explanation. Shivam also gains many otherworldly benefits from the Dark Web's boxes, including unnatural powers and gadgets. However, these powers were not without their dark side. Follow Shivam's journey through the twisted labyrinth of the Dark Web, where the line between reality and illusion blurs and secrets lurking in the shadows threaten to consume him whole.

A boy who aspires to be a hero of light like the ones from ancient myths to fight off a greater evil.

She was broken finding out what her husband did to her kids.