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Life has a way of testing us, like going to fight for your heart even when you knew from the beginning you would lose? Why do we do this? To love what does not love us. To chase what pushes us. To treasure what made us feel worthless. What does it feel like to be so desperate for love?

Saquin, a young boy from a rural village, discovers a strange mansion in the nearby forest. Inside, he opens a mysterious box and loses consciousness. When he awakens, he finds his village burning and himself as the apparent culprit, with only fragmented memories of fighting at incomprehensible speeds. Captured and sentenced to execution, he discovers through a mystical panel, the Mythic System, that he’s a half-human, half-vampire. On execution day, a sudden storm disrupts the process, allowing him to escape. Fleeing into the forest, he encounters a witch who explains his status as a Mythic being and warns him to leave, as the Red New Moon Night will soon drive mythic creatures into a frenzy. Despite her advice, Saquin chooses to remain in the forest, planning to use the chaos of the Red New Moon to evade his pursuers. Unknown to him, his decision to stay would change the fate of the world, starting from the small forest to the world main stage. Follow the story of Saquin, a merciless fighter against his enemies, as he battles mythical creatures and powerful humans alike with the help of the Mythic System, driven by his relentless pursuit of the one who destroyed his village.

Mai is a child who has lived several past lives, some mysterious and others tragic. Now, when her fifth life is on the brink of ending, she regains her old memories. She has partially survived death but is still in danger of losing her life. Now, she is determined to live her life to the fullest, avoiding the mistakes and tragedies of her past.

Book 2 is underway! In the fractured elven realm of Elysium, five clans: High, Sun, Dark, Moon, and Forest elves. They live divided by centuries old prejudice and scars from a devastating civil war. Once united, the clans now linger in distrust, their lands and cultures isolated. As a dark and ancient evil begins to stir, threatening both Etherworld, the realm of the living, and Netherworld, the land of the dead, the fragile balance between life and death is on the brink of collapse. To prevent the realm’s descent into chaos, an unprecedented marriage is arranged between the two most powerful clans. Orion, the first female high elf born in over a millennium and the physical embodiment of Nether, the god of death, is forced to wed Theo, the fiery sun elf prince tied to Ether, the god of life. Their union is a political maneuver to bridge the divide between their peoples, but it quickly becomes clear that their destiny is far greater than a mere treaty. Together, they are thrust into the heart of a prophecy that foretells the unification or destruction of Elysium. As unrest brews among the clans, Orion and Theo embark on a perilous journey to unite the elves against the rising darkness. Their path takes them through glittering courts, ancient ruins, and shadowed forests as they unravel the secrets of the gods who created their world. Along the way, they recruit allies from each of the clans and face enemies who would see their union and the realm destroyed. Confronting their own fears, the weight of their lineage, and the volatile magic they wield, Orion and Theo must not only learn to trust each other but also embrace the duality of their powers, life and death, to stand against an unimaginable evil. This sweeping epic unfolds against a backdrop of high stakes and rich world-building. Political intrigue, action-packed battles, and a desperate struggle for unity drive the story forward as the clans grapple with their shared history and the choices that will determine their future. The fate of Elysium hangs in the balance as Orion and Theo fight to bridge a chasm forged by war, all while standing at the precipice of an apocalypse that could consume both If you want images of the characters check out the discord! Discord for this book: https://discord.gg/YsgYWTmN

Bercerita tentang Rizky dan empat sahabatnya - Farhan, Wira, Muktafa, dan Nicky - menghadiri seminar misterius "The Human" yang berjanji mengubah hidup mereka. Namun, mereka terjebak dalam permainan neraka yang dikendalikan oleh Raja Neraka. Bersama Lyra, seorang wanita misterius dengan kekuatan supernatural, mereka harus melewati serangkaian ujian untuk bertahan hidup. Mereka dihadapkan pada pilihan sulit antara cahaya dan kegelapan, serta menghadapi konflik internal yang menguji persahabatan dan moralitas. Lyra's identitas dan hubungan dengan Raja Neraka menciptakan ketegangan. Apakah Rizky dan sahabatnya dapat selamat dan mengungkap kebenaran tentang seminar tersebut? Ataukah mereka akan terjebak dalam kegelapan abadi? Dan akankah mereka menemukan rahasia tersembunyi di balik semua kejadian mengerikan itu? Genre: Fiksi Supernatural, Thriller, Misteri.

"Stay still." He order. "Foolish girl! You think you can get a free pass from here through death." He said in a mocking tone. In her defense, she said, "I was only trying to save you." "Of course, how could I forget? You are my heroine, but isn’t the heroine supposed to be saving me while I fall, and instead you go to hug death." Sarcasm filled in his words, which didn’t go unnoticed as she slightly glared at him. Though his words were simple, it held something more to it than what it actually seemed. Ignoring the glare, he continued, "At least you could have just knocked it off my hands if you were so persistent on being the hero. But it's not like I wasn’t aware." "What do you mean?" she inquired, her face perplexed. Pointing to his eyes for emphasis. "Nothing ever misses these eyes. I knew it was poisoned, but I was still going to drink it; it couldn't hurt me." a proud smile on his face. A surprised expression took over her face before she said, "You never know what new poison has been created to harm you." His lips curled up. "Are you offering yourself as the poison? Because I would definitely take all of it." ---- Vanessa Storm is a witch without abilities; she escaped from her massacred town only to end up in the grasp of a night creature whose hatred for humans was a mystery to many. Will she be able to escape from this one? King Theodore's hatred for humans didn’t stop him from having his own fun. One would have thought that his hatred came naturally from his being a vampire, but there was more to it than what met the eye. ‘Death’ was something Theodore gave instantly, so why should there be a difference in Vanessa’s case?

"I can't take it anymore! I just want to die. Why can't anyone understand that?" Almost clothless in the dark night, Camille yelled from the high rocky hill in tears. The clouds thundered while it wept bitterly and heavily. Her clothes were torn and badly revealing as a result of the angry rain. ' Jump. ' She heard a faint voice loud and clear. "What?" She murmured lowly in a tone only she could hear. ' Jump. ' The voice instructed her again. "I.. I'm scared to!" She sobbed. ' You want to die, don't you? You really want death so much. You're just one step away from the door of lifelessness. Just close your eyes and put one foot in front of the other. ' ' Baby steps, Camille. Baby steps! ' Her breath became unsteady a bit. She was beginning to contemplate on the idea. Is this really it? The way she was going to die! ' What are you waiting for Camille? Do it! ' She calmed herself drenched by the rain. She was beginning to accept death little by little. ' Just close your eyes and take the step. I promise you won't feel a thing.' What a simple instruction for a complicated action! ' On the count of three, Camille! ' ' We'll count together.' She nodded and counted in unison with the voice: "One...two..." "...three..."

***Currently Rewriting**** Seth was a child who had no power in a world filled superpowered human beings and advanced technology. He was most often bullied by his peers for his lack of powers, some people ignored him like a plague. But everything changed when his blood landed on a seed kept in his father’s lab which immediately grew roots and entered his body. Then an enigmatic plant revealed herself as a parasite that attached to him. Now both Seth and Thally both have to deal with their new lives together. Aliens,Evil corrupt leaders,Beasts and even a bit of Time.

Alexander a young assassin gets summoned into another galaxy. A Galaxy full of cultivators, a Galaxy full of mysteries, demons and mythical beasts. A Galaxy with bloodlines that contains Unimaginable powers. Alex was bestowed special bloodlines by his summoners. But he didn't want it, he felt that his only purpose in life was to destroy those that caused him grief, pain and suffering. Now that he had been summoned to a new Galaxy with no way back, He felt depressed and dejected. With new powers and a new Galaxy, Alex decided that his new purpose in life is to find a purpose in life.. Read as he gets stronger, fights through his enemies and tribulations and finds out what this Galaxy could offer him. Golden tickets and Gifts for this wandering author would please and encourage him. Give as you please. Thank you!!

[DEATH SYSTEM RESUMING ACTIVITIES] [GO TO COUNTLESS WORLDS AND ACHIEVE AN ENDING BEFORE FACING TRUE DEATH]

Hello! To all! I'm going to introduce myself, my name is hajime motaro. I am an involuntary participant in the game of death and I am about to die. It is very likely that more than a million people will see my death live and directly, but before that happens. Let me tell you how it ends like this.

Harbingers Of Death is a fantasy isekai-based novel. Max Addison, a teenager utterly obsessed with gaming is gifted the fast popularity-gaining VRMMORPG, Harbingers Of Death on his 17th birthday. This simple gift caused a great change in his life on the night of his birthday as he enters into a whole new world where he has to conquer magical beasts, demons, powerful ability users, and even players like himself. Finding out the game is not all it seems, he sets to become the last man standing to uncover the secrets of the world and the connection he has with it. THIS BOOK IS AN ENTRY FOR WSA 2023 [ If you find the story interesting, please do show your support as it will mean a lot to me ] My discord server: https://discord.gg/zsahn4yckr 20 power stones = 1 bonus chapter 20 Golden tickets = 2 bonus chapters

Nine people are invited to a funeral, but none of them are showing their true faces. As they start dying one by one, can you uncover the truth before it’s too late? Or was it already too late anyway? Note: This story will unfold over 10 chapters, with each chapter revealing the situation from a new character’s perspective. Each character knows more of the truth than the previous one. As for the release schedule, I don't know yet.

Fang Shi is an otaku who passes away and is reborn in the cultivation world. He receives the ‘Merchant system’ when he was about to open his own stall, and has to use his knowledge from books, games, and shows to create a business never seen before.

--- **Title:** *HORRORSCOPE DEATH AWAKENING In a world where magic and technology blend seamlessly, Sam is reincarnated as a new figure, bound by a terrible curse. His unknown father has doomed him to eternal life—he can never die, no matter how much pain or suffering he endures. Alongside this curse, Sam is granted a sinister power: a game-like system that sends him into nightmarish realms, where he must hunt and kill horrifying monsters to survive. Each kill strengthens him, pushing him deeper into the dark secrets of this world—secrets involving ancient gods, powerful beings, and the truth behind his cursed immortality. While enduring the madness of horror scenes, Sam also faces the chaos of school life, unexpected romance, and moments of lighthearted comedy. Warning if you are soft hearted to abusive word don't read but I will try to lower the abusive word a little Next, the novel is not real what I am asking like dear reader is the main character talking so show your angry on the mc thank you

Long story short, the two of them stayed overnight at Sanosuke's house, then they both slept next to Sanosuke, afraid that something unwanted would happen to Sanosuke. Sanosuke dreamed that he was in a very, very dark cave and there was not a single light, but on the other hand, he saw a small light from a distance where when Sanosuke approached him it was as if his body had gained a power where the power he got was "he can kill any inanimate object, in the dream he was visited by a black figure which when the figure The man wanted to attack Sanosuke, Sanosuke accidentally threw a force which could make the black figure weak and unable to attack Sanosuke again. Sanosuke was shocked when he saw that he had a force that could kill inanimate objects, for example the black figure that was in his dream, and Sanosuke woke up to find it was just his dream.

"I will become a legend!" This was the burning desire within me. Above all, I longed to be the legendary figure of a tale, one that would be told for millennia. But how could I achieve this in a world where the value of humanity lies in the collective? This yearning drove me to become a prominent figure in our world. Yet, at the end of my life, with that dream nearly extinguished, I felt a bitter disillusionment. Then, I was reborn into a new world. Who would have thought? Here, I could truly become a legend. The dream, once dormant, now awakens with full force.

A 666 Chapter of ghost stories to read before death. Can you reach 666?

Bad life before reincarnation? Check. Obtaining ki mastery cheat? Check. Before Resian was reincarnated, he had a horrible life. Abusive parents, a shitty job, everything horrible. But in this new world, he has the chance to obtain power, a lot of power. He will not bow to others anymore, rather he will be the one to make them bow to him.

They say if you die a sinner you go to hell. Unfortunately for a certain serial killer, Hazaru he was put in a death game overseen by a omnipotent creature you might as well call the devil.. then he finally realized.. to prevail he must become the devil himself.

In the year 2045, when humanity stands at the crossroads of civilization, a hidden war is being staged for the fate of species. Luo Lin, who was born as a military doctor in the special forces, met Lin Yue, a biotechnology researcher with the special ability of "seeing life", while tracking down a series of bizarre biological mutation events. The encounter between the two uncovers a shocking secret that is enough to change the fate of mankind: the quantum consciousness technology and mysterious "evolution factor" across the globe are actually the testing ground of civilization laid by alien civilizations. In this world where technology and mutation coexist, human society is divided into "transcendentals" who pursue digital immortality and "primitives" who aspire to genetic evolution. When the evolutionary factor spreads out of control, the quantum consciousness network is invaded by mysterious signals, and human civilization is in an unprecedented crisis. Luo Lin and Lin Yue must find a balance between maintaining humanity and transcending evolution, opening up a third path for humanity beyond the seemingly inevitable trajectory of fate. This is a story of choice, a story of perseverance or change in the face of the unknown, and a story of love and hope that can transcend death and evolution. When the spark of civilization is blown by the wind of fate, where will we go?

[Battle Royale] [An Upgraded Squid Game] [Human Nature and Darkness] [Psychological Warfare] [Survival Rules] [High-Intelligence Showdown]  Fifty people are kidnapped and taken to an unknown location. Every night at 8 PM, the Death Game begins. In the end, only one person can walk out alive. The prize? Ten million in cash.  Who will emerge as the ultimate winner?

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Fifty years ago, the world was devastated by spatial rifts that suddenly appeared in every corner of the planet. Through these portals, monstrous and threatening creatures emerged, attacking humanity with relentless fury. Cities were destroyed, and social order collapsed. When all seemed lost, a few chosen humans were granted a unique opportunity to ascend a mysterious staircase, which, depending on their performance, bestowed extraordinary talents and the ability to become stronger by killing monsters. These individuals became known as 'Guardians.' Ling Han, an orphan, is given a late chance to ascend this staircase. How many steps will he be able to climb? And what talent does fate have in store for him?