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Jun Haoyu is a wise and smart man. But even he has his moments of weakness. [Hello, I'm Zero. Would you like to sign a contract with me?] In a fleeting moment of weakness (while sleeping), Haoyu hummed in response. [Ding! The contract has been established successfully! Transferring the host!] [Ding! Welcome to the new world! Please complete the missions well!] Abruptly thrown into a new world, Haoyu quickly adapts. Fortunately, he gains a wife along the way, healing his wounded heart bit by bit. Disclaimer: - This is my original work! - This story is my means of survival, for myself and others like me who are starving (for seme MC stories). - Gong/Top/Seme MC!!! The MC is the Gong! - 1v1, with the shou's soul remaining consistent across worlds-it's always his soul. ... #GongMC #SemeMC #SemeProtagonist #MainAttack Lastly, thank you for reading! Please follow the author, vote, comment, and share the story~! Also, please consider buy this broke author some food: ko-fi.com/despicablechili

When the farmer of an estate in Santa Barbara reports the appearance of mysterious glowing spheres, Owen, a biologist; Amelia, a chemist; and Barbara, a physicist, join the investigation. Together, they unravel UFO phenomena that defy logic and science, facing mysteries that could change the understanding of extraterrestrial life. With each revelation, they delve deeper into a web of secrets and discoveries that will take them beyond what they imagined possible.

The MC transmigrates into Narutoverse in the body of a civilian orphan. Luckily for him, the transmigration results in chakra being unlocked. Follow the story of the MC as he grows in power and stabilizes himself into the world of ninjas and trains to be the strongest.  Warning :  1. The MC won't be op for a long time. All his power would be gained via hard work and training over years (so if u want an op mc right from the word go, this one ain't for you) 2. No harem (probably no romance either) 3. There will be a lot of killing (maybe gore too, not sure if I can do gore right though) 4. The story will start slow. Quite a few of initial chapters will be around training, orphanage and academy life, instead of directly becoming a Genin. 5. MC is a careful person, he won't put his life at risk unless there is no other choice. 6. I haven't read (nor will be reading) Baruto. So Baruto plotline won't be considered much in here. What to expect : 1. Smart and consistent MC  2. Lots of training 3. MC manipulating the plot to his advantage 4. A lot of original arcs.  5. Plot will mostly stay the same (at least till Shippuden), but I won't repeat any scenes/dialogues that took place in the manga (as I'm assuming you've already read it). Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto or its characters (except the original characters I create). The image used in the cover isn't mine and belongs to R. J PS : It's my first fanfic, I'm hoping it turns out good. All reviews and constructive criticisms are welcome. Grammar and English should be fine, but I'm not sure how good the dialogues and scenarios will be. Hopefully I'll improve as this fanfic progresses forward.

How did Lu Mingyuan find himself in a fantasy cultivation world? Well, it all started when he downloaded the “Dao Template Hack Tool” on his high-end virtual reality device.  Lu Mingyuan found out that he could configure any cultivation path or knowledge into the template under the general cultivation experience sheet, and so he dumped all the xianxia weeb nonsense he knew into the template.  As for the cultivation experience daily check-in bar, he set it up to the maximum: 1,000 years of cultivation every twenty four hours.  His life as the top player in cultivation themed virtual games was one “Confirm” button away when the device malfunctioned, frying his brain within the gaming helmet. Next thing Lu Mingyuan knew was—he had transmigrated.  And that “Confirm” button had transmigrated together with him…

Twice killed and once saved. A king born to destroy the world. Another destined to save it. The deceased king from a fallen kingdom will rise to live again. Only to find love in a vengeful king. “Sing me a lullaby. One that will guide me to the heavens. Set me free from the chains wrapped around my neck.” “Why don’t you sing to me instead? Guide me to you. Let us set sail on these clouds together forever.” “Don’t you know what that means for you?” “I would do whatever it takes to live a dream with you.” “With this sword in my heart, I bleed for you.” (This is BL *BoysLove*) (Front cover photo is not mine. Please send me a message for credit.) (Criticism on the novel and tips on how to improve my writing are very much welcome.)

Feng Zhu[God of Chaos] and Asura[God of Death] make a bet, whoever lost had to go to the mortal realm and find the Immortal king.Feng Zhu loses the bet and goes to the mortal realm, searching for the immortal king. However 10 years later, the god of calamity Hong makes a prophecy foreseeing great Chaos in the God Realm.This blows up and the main accusations fall on the God of chaos,Feng Zhu.The dark emperor calls on his most trusted subordinates, Asura the God of Death and Wang Hun The god of Destruction. Together they go to the mortal realm with hopes of finding Feng Zhu and ending his terrany before it begins. With the help of the god of Dark stars, they find Feng Zhu and kill him. A task they thought a rocky path turned out smooth and EASY!. What they didn't consider was that, Feng Zhu was'nt there, instead it was his brother, who was on mortal plains ruling the Demonic cult of Hun[darkness].After returning from his journey and finding the corpse of immortal king, Feng Zhu plans to go back to god realm but senses help from his brother, rushing to his side. Coincidentally just as Asura and Wang Hun left for god realm,Feng Zhu came out saving his brother in time.Seeing the huge injuries caused to him,Feng Zhu swears to take revenge and takes his brother back. Feng Zhu takes over the mortal plains pretending to be his brother, As such he made preaparations for him to go back to the God realm for his great revenge. However the matter of healing his brother had to be fixed, thus he searches the mortal world for the one and only Elixir of life. With this in mind, Feng Zhu united the 5 demonic cults to increase his chances of finding the elixir.Talimg over the mortal world and causing chaos, Feng Zhu is renowned as the DARK PRINCE. Will Feng Zhu find the elixir of life, Will he go back to the God realm and take his revenge?Or will he leave it all and live a happy mortal life, seeking peace?. Read it to know it.

The entrance extermination into the Elite Mage Academy is fast approaching, will Ember make it? --------- Things aren't looking so good for young Ember because he was still yet to awaken his magic. In Sash village, he was the only kid with no magic, and as such, many kids avoided him. Not just kids but the elderly people as well. They said he was bad luck to their children. As an orphan living with an old woman, life was difficult for him but he still remained optimistic and hoped that one day, he would eventually awaken his magic and make his dream come to pass. What was his dream? —To become the mage king. In the entire country, only the mage king is the most powerful, not even the mage knights are close to being as powerful as the mage king himself. People said he was being crazy but he believed that one day, it would happen. One fateful, he discovered something that changed his life completely. And that led to many series of events happening in his life. Now, the question is "Will he be able to make it into the Academy, the dream school of every mage child? Or will he fail? And even if he did make it, will he be able to overcome the huddles, pains, failures, betrayals, deceit, and turn his dream into a reality?

In the kingdom of Astoria, war between humans and dark forbidden creature strive . Arielle Vandenberg is forced to marry the cursed prince she had despised all her life after watching the people she loved the most die . Seathed with revenge and anger she reluctantly agrees hoping one day he'll taste his own medicine. But unexpectedly falls inlove with her cold , possessive husband with silver eyes unknown to her she's the right mate for him ,marked for thousand of years and she is the key to unlock his soul from the darkest pit of hell. She's his light while he's darkness. Two different world collide.

LIOMS is a thrilling fantasy adventure about Oliver, a young man stuck in a quiet village, longing for excitement. But when an ancient skeleton breaks free from its seal and chaos tears his world apart, Oliver is forced into a dangerous journey. Blessed with extraordinary luck, he embarks on an epic quest filled with magic, mysterious enemies, and dark secrets. As fate propels him toward unimaginable power, Oliver must rise to face the dangers that threaten his world. Will his luck be enough to survive?

In a world where humanity has rapidly advanced in technology, using mechas for instant global travel, a sudden catastrophe triggers a dark mecha apocalypse, forcing humanity into a desperate fight for survival. Tomi, an orphan who was kidnapped along with other children to be test subjects for a new advanced system called S-1, emerges as the sole survivor from countless previous experiments. As the world plunges into chaos, the discovery of Tomi's survival and the S-1 system seems uncannily timely, possibly offering a glimmer of hope in this apocalyptic nightmare or a total destruction and doomsday. Followed Tomi on his journey of navigating this world as he tried to gain himself in this apocalypse world. [ Author system] if you like this story, drop comments, support with stones by the way in this world is set in futuristic settings with Secret System without magic rather exploring and experimenting AI and all it functions and FYI OP characters. *Thanks. also don’t forget to comment and adds to you collections*

In a world where monsters lurk hidden in the city of Salem, the population lives in fear while the government dismisses and hides the threat. Citizens face despair and fear, but the government refuses to acknowledge the existence of the monsters and forbids any form of defense. Instead of protecting the people, the government prioritizes capturing the monsters to subject them to experiments and develop biological weapons. In this context, Daemyn Brown (Dark Human), an individual sent by a cult with the mission to eradicate the monsters, and Adam Mirren, an agent of the organization in charge of capturing the monsters and delivering them to the government for its experiments, cross paths. Although both pursue opposing goals, neither is completely sure of their true mission.

*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] Author's other work - Demonic Son-in Law OG_Novalist

“I will look up into the sky on this wasteland and fight for our civilization!” Xu Mo was accidentally transmigrated to an apocalyptic world. He quickly learned that his parents had just passed away and he was being hunted. Not only that, but his only uncle was trying to take away the money his parents had left for him. In order to protect himself and his younger sister, he steeled his heart and decided to walk down the dangerous Path of Evolution. “Energy, magnetic field, dark matter, radiation… All of these are now known as Source Power!” By absorbing the Source Power, one could evolve their body, activate uncharted brainpower, awaken abilities, and even create weapons. One could even travel through the vast universe if they got powerful enough. For Xu Mo, who had just started to absorb Source Power, he started to realize that he could see things that others could not.

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When life's being bitchy, it will 'eff you over. Who would have thought that when I, the Captain of the country's Special Forces, woke up after reading a recommended historical romance fantasy novel; I'd end up in the novel itself. Blah! Talk about cliché! Seriously though, it was fine that I ended up in a novel. But why do I have to end up as the third-rate villainess/ bro-con lady Celestine von Trier? It was fine as well, being all that. But why is it that I'm fated to die a pathetic death by choking on a cookie? The injustice! The audacity! The... the...stupidity... I refuse! I will run away from this ridiculous mumbo jumbo. I am the master of my own fate! Plot be damned. Let the Operation: Great Escape commence!

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] Ashlyn Pedro, a woman whose disdain for men arises from her past encounter with the man she believed to be her father. As a young CEO, she crosses paths with a remarkable individual named Vincent, unbeknownst to her, a vampire. Through their encounter, her affection for him deepens, leading her to unravel the truth about her true lineage as a witch. Despite Vincent's initial commitment to eradicate all witches, his feelings for Ashlyn prevent him from carrying out his vow, as he discovers her involvement in a prophecy alongside him. The predicament he faces is not an easy one; sparing her life would result in his own demise, whereas ending her existence would unleash devastating consequences upon the world. In this dilemma, which path will Vincent ultimately choose?

A long time ago, a great prophecy appeared in the world. Evil will rise again! Yue Ling, a heavenly demon, was the biggest threat to the world at that time. Alarmed by the prophecy, the Heavenly Emperor ordered to kill Yue Ling at any cost. So again, heaven and the underworld fell into a fierce battle. Years later, the world basks in uneasy peace, Yue Ling's reign of terror a fading memory. But beneath the surface, secrets stir. Few know the truth: that the most revered god in heaven, the Son of the Sun and Lord of the Wind, Zi Feng, was once the heavenly demon, Yue Ling's lover. Tragically, Zi Feng is reborn not as his glorious god-self, but as Yu Lingyu, a bumbling disciple of the Tianmen Wen Sect. His past life haunts him like a nightmare, a painful echo of lost brothers, sacrificed love, and a world stained with blood of his loved. Will Yu Lingyu ever escape the shadow of his past? Can he forge a new life, oblivious to the whispers of his forgotten glory? Or will he be drawn back into the darkness, forced to confront the life what destroyed by him in past - Yue Ling! ...................................................................................... "Ah, the Mighty Wind Lord has become a crying child." Yue Ling's voice was as vicious as a snake and burst out with joy. "Ha ha, you lost your brothers, lost your soul, sacrificed everything for your victory, but why is it still like this? How ironic, dear Feng!" Zi Feng's face was flushed with hatred. Stumbling up, he directly grabbed Yue Ling's shoulders, sinking his eyes into his eternally dark eyes. "Yue Ling!" he shouted. "You have won, heaven is already bathed from the blood of my brothers. Please get out of here now," he cried in his heart-rending grief. The devil's lips curled into a cruel smile. "Victory is most beautiful with the vanquisher's fury. My wind Lord, where is your anger? Where is your vengeance?" Closing his eyes tightly, Zi Feng let the tears flow down his cheeks. "My anger is drowned in a deep ocean, Yue Ling. An ocean of sorrow and blood. So please leave. do not..........force me...........anymore." “Oh, my lord,” Yue Ling said, running his fingers to wipe away the tears on Zi Feng's cheeks. "If you're like this, it's no fun. How about we go to my palace together? And give a toast to your dead comrades. Oh, for your Li Jiu too." Yue Ling's right hand wrapped around Zi Feng's waist and pressed him against his body. His left hand was tugging at Zi Feng's silky hair. "But you know, making yourself the prize of my triumph isn't so bad." He whispered into Si Feng's ear. Suffering from both physical and mental pain, Zi Feng was unable to escape from Yue Ling's grasp. "Why? Why did you do that? Your revenge was to be taken from me. If you said so, I would gladly hand myself over to you. After all, I had to do it, because I was responsible. But why? Why did they all have to die? Why did Li Jiu have to die? Answer me!" "Shhh! My lord, killing you won't solve my problem. I want you to suffer all the pain in this world and watch everything you love slowly to dissolve into darkness……I want you to," Zi Feng's jaws held. Yue Ling lifted Feng's face up, forcing him to look into his eyes. "I want you to melt away, fall on your knees beside me and beg for all of this to stop. But I won't stop until all your loved ones are dead. Li Jiu is only the beginning……the sun, the moon will all be destroyed. Oh, and also your dear brother too.............Wei Yunhe!”

An adventurer named creeper, live in the world where gods doesn't exist, their names wasn't written in any text, neither told in any fairy tale or lore, an elementalist, venture through the world of monsters, dungeon and war, to explore places, conquer dungeon, find treasure, a life of an adventure, PANGEA, a floating world (think of it as asgard) where one much reach heights of unknown, to be told and sang to tale of myths and epic, with his lovers sheryl, an assassin and Natsumi, an archer, could they venture the world when unknown entity of darkness lurks in the shadow?

The hunt for her friend’s murderer leads Twyla, an inquisitive university student, down a rabbit hole of sexy vampires, dashing werewolves, and more questions than answers. Everywhere she looks is violence and evil. Can she trust anyone?

Sixty years after the global catastrophe, the Little Ice Age ended. The governments of all living districts began to extensively reclaim the land in the ungoverned areas awaiting planning, reorganize resources, and fully enter the recovery stage. These two decades were also known as the "Golden Two Decades". This was a magnificent era when new districts rose one after another, politics provided the stage, capital played the role, ambitious people were everywhere, and heroes, the mighty, the crafty, and the grassroots rose together! A young man emerged in the chaotic world with full strategies, having a fierce heart and measuring the heaven and earth.

Set against the sweeping backdrop of 19th-century England and Australia, Collin Peacock: Noble Blood, Convict Chains is the compelling story of Collin Peacock, a man born into the shadows of nobility, fighting to carve his place in a world that constantly pushes him aside. Born on December 13, 1805, Collin and his twin sister, Mary, are the illegitimate children of Jane Peacock, a commoner, and Lord Peter Campbell III, a wealthy sugar plantation owner from Jamaica. Though their father acknowledged them in his will, societal norms prevented him from offering more than financial support, leaving them to grow up in the quiet village of Little Fencote, Yorkshire. Despite his noble blood, Collin was a man of modest means, working as a stockman and poultry seller. His strong will and keen intellect, sharpened by an education his mother secured for him, set him apart from others in his village. Life for Collin took a devastating turn in 1836 when he was falsely accused of receiving stolen pigeons, a crime instigated by his father’s family, the Campbells, who had stopped paying the small sum left to Collin and Mary after Lord Peter’s death. The accusation led to his arrest and a harrowing trial at the Old Bailey. Despite his protestations of innocence, Collin was sentenced to seven years of hard labor in Australia, torn away from his wife Ellen and their four daughters. The journey to Australia aboard a prison hulk was nothing short of a nightmare. Collin’s name was misspelled as “Colling Peacock,” an obvious clerical error that became a new identity in his convict records. Yet, even as he faced the brutal conditions of penal life, Collin found ways to maintain his dignity. He used his education to teach other convicts how to read and write, and his skills as a horseman earned him respect among both prisoners and guards. When news of Ellen’s death reached him from England, Collin’s grief was profound, but it also marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Upon completing his sentence, Collin married Jane Brennan in Australia, and together they started a family. With his indomitable spirit, Collin seized the opportunities available to him, acquiring land and building an agricultural empire in Laidley, a town that would later become part of Queensland. Collin Peacock: A story of resilience, betrayal, and redemption. It chronicles one man’s journey from the green fields of Yorkshire to the harsh, untamed landscape of Australia. Collin’s life is a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds, as he rises from the ashes of a fractured family legacy to create a legacy of his own.

Dans un futur proche, les sports extrêmes ont évolué, donnant naissance à une nouvelle discipline : le VTT halage. La discipline est devenue extrêmement populaire, attirant des athlètes et des spectateurs du monde entier... Luka Aoi est un jeune cycliste prodige, réputé pour sa vitesse et son agilité sur les parcours de route. Toutefois, après un accident qui met fin à sa carrière en compétition sur route, il découvre le monde du VTT halage. Ce sport combine la vitesse du cyclisme sur route avec la technique du VTT, le tout sur des parcours de canaux et chemins de halage. Initialement sceptique, il se retrouve rapidement captivé par les défis uniques de ce sport. Pour se reconstruire, il rejoint l’équipe locale "Storm Breakers", réputée pour son esprit d'équipe et sa stratégie innovante.

A 12-year-old boy discovers his magical ability lies in the element of wind, considered the weakest and rarest among mages. As he embarks on a journey guided by a mysterious voice, he questions the true power of wind and sets out to uncover its potential in a series of adventures.

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

In the tranquil coastal town of Seabreeze, Amelia Hart, a talented marine biologist, finds solace in the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean. Her days are consumed by the mysteries of marine life, and her nights are filled with the soothing whispers of the sea. After a tumultuous breakup, she has sworn off love, dedicating herself entirely to her work and the sanctuary of her seaside home. Enter Ethan Callahan, a charismatic and adventurous travel journalist with a passion for capturing the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. Assigned to write a feature on Seabreeze’s untouched beauty, Ethan’s arrival stirs the quiet town and the heart of its most reclusive resident. As Ethan and Amelia’s paths cross, a spark ignites that neither can deny. Drawn together by their shared love for the ocean and the secrets it holds, they embark on a journey of discovery—both of the deep blue waters and of each other. However, their burgeoning romance faces the ultimate test when Amelia’s past resurfaces, threatening to pull her back into the emotional storm she fought so hard to escape. With the eternal winds of desire guiding them, Amelia and Ethan must navigate through the treacherous tides of love, trust, and vulnerability. Will they succumb to the currents of their fears, or will they find the strength to sail towards a future illuminated by the promise of true love?

[COMPLETED] A Culinary Rivalry Heats Up in Sunny Italy Scarlett and Nonna Sophia, guardians of a generations-old family cheese recipe, face a threat to their legacy. A distant relative, Isabella, emerges claiming her own branch of the Rossi family has a rightful stake in the recipe. Tensions rise as the truth about the recipe's history unfolds. A bitter family feud, long forgotten, resurfaces. Determined to protect their heritage, Scarlett and Nonna Sophia propose a daring challenge – a culinary duel. Each Rossi branch will recreate their version of the cheese, with the winner claiming the true legacy. As the competition heats up, secrets are revealed, and a hidden family tradition adds a surprising twist. Will the duel reconcile the family or tear it further apart?

Sasha Rostova, a young girl, who was later adopted by the Vasiliev family in Russia. But there was something she didn't knew about. In search of it, she was engulfed in a never ending darkness... Jason Evans, a top detective, even in the world. He is in search of a mass murderer, who no one knows that he is a murderer. A psycho who was roaming free in the world. Because of some personal issues in Jason's family, he had to resign his job, but he didn't stop his pursuit of the man. His curiosity was growing bigger day by day as he comes across many mysteries and the truth about that man. Now all there lies are betrayal, confusion and a monster who is not a monster... Guys I'm the author, Ad_Leeus. This is my first novel, so it's going to be a bit slow at pace but I promise it'll later keep it's track and get more interesting. It updates 7 chapters per week, or sometimes 14 chapters, unless I'm sick or my exams are near. I hope you'll like to read it. It's a mystery and tragedy based story with a bit of romance, so I'm sure you all are gonna love it once you read it and get to understanding about the story more. .... power stones and golden tickets are most appreciated. .... Check out my other novel 'Yuvan'.

In Past a huge demonic invasion occur in which earth got conquer by them. To stop him, a monk comes and sealed him. This is a story of 16 year old teen who got demonic powers accidentally and becomes demon soul’s vassal his father was a top ranked demon hunter and he trained him to control this power, Dark Ministers who are direct servant of demon god fight with him to complete the resurrection process fast. The earth covers from demon god dark energy and sunlight won’t able to reach to earth and all vegetation destroys, they make dome structure to survive this apocalypse and this is an advanced civilization who make advance weapons to fight with demons. Can Rudra stop this resurrection process and will safe the earth? Answer is in this novel.