Dorian Gray

Bai Xiao descended, lifting his head to not only see the bizarre and magnificent world but also the professional modifier he had downloaded before crossing over. "Drain all experience from my sub-occupations, 'Biological Mecha Master', 'Mystic Explorer', 'Special Hypnotist', transforming it into one million potential points, all enhancing my main occupation, 'Fighter'!" "I... have obtained the golden ultimate occupation, 'God of Martial Combat'!" The largest urban agglomeration in the world, a night of torrential rain. On the ground, countless Killing Ghosts and Fighters fought to the death, while hordes of metal Mechas and Biological Armors exploded and self-destructed. Blood and flame intertwined, plunging everything into primordial violence and chaos. Atop a high tower, Bai Xiao stood silently amidst the rainy darkness, like a stiff and terrifying statue. His crimson eyes looked down below, restrained yet bloody, cold yet hiding madness. He leaped down with his trench coat wildly dancing. The God of Martial Combat descended upon the final battleground! A cold voice echoed across the city skyline. "Next, I will kill everyone present! If you have the ability, try to stop me..." A modern city of extravagant luxury, an era of entertainment and consumption supreme. Beneath seventy years of peaceful façade, lied another mad and bloody Inner World. Fighters, masters of their martial traditions, and Killing Ghosts, controlled by combat modes, engaged in a frightful, relentless slaughter. Metal Mechas with terrifying energy and Biological Armors extracted from monstrous cells commenced a brutal struggle between old and new technologies. In this era infested with machinery and altered by external entities, to proclaim the power unique to humans might be an unimaginable romance...

The Super-Dimensional Game has descended upon Blue Star. Everyone can enter the game and obtain a World Fragment, becoming a deity and leading their tribe to conquer all directions, even conquering the alternate world. Fortunately, Logan, who transmigrated here, has a Drop System. Whether it's him or his subordinates, they can all receive drops after victory. [Log: Your believers have defeated the wolf pack. Drop: Bond—"Wolf Pack"] [Log: Your believers have defeated the Sun Elves. Drop: Bloodline—"Child of the Sun"] [Log: Your believers have defeated the Wild Angels. Drop: Primal Divinity!] [Log: Your believers have defeated the Void Evil God. Drop:...] Starting from the lowest bloodline quality Goblin, Logan embarks on a path of dominance filled with blood and fire.

April, a young woman grappling with family tensions and a growing sense of unease, finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery that threatens to unravel the fragile peace in her small town. Whispers of an ancient evil stir from their slumber, and as April delves deeper into the mystery, she must confront not only the external threats but also the inner demons that have long plagued her family. Guided by cryptic clues and a series of unsettling dreams, April uncovers a hidden world beneath the town, where ancient magic and terrifying secrets lie dormant. She discovers that she is the latest in a long line of women who have been tasked with protecting the world from the encroaching darkness. With the help of a mysterious and morally gray love interest, Lucian, April begins to train and harness her newfound powers. But as the darkness grows stronger, April must confront not only the external threats but also the inner turmoil within her own heart. Torn between her family, her duty, and her growing feelings for Lucian, April must make a choice that will determine the fate of the world. Will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her, or will she rise to become the hero she was destined to be?

Jane Sampson always felt weak in the knees, timid, and frightened whenever she saw James Black before her rebirth. James Black asked, "When will you give me a child?" Jane Sampson replied, "When I become a movie star." Later, Jane Sampson became the youngest star to win two prestigious awards in history. A reporter asked, "What is the secret to your success, Ms. Sampson?" Jane Sampson covered her face and said, "It's still James Black." Before her rebirth, Jane Sampson wanted to divorce James Black. But in the end, they both died together. Even after her rebirth, Jane Sampson still wanted to divorce James Black. However, they still weren't divorced even after they grew old and gray.

Mysterious and curious swords scattered across the earth, waiting for their world-renowned Sword Masters. Who can comprehend the miraculous skill that has been passed down from millennia? The city of Chang'an hides those who carry the power of fire and sun, the central plains house giant decaying millennial families, the wild warriors of the Northern Territory silently sharpen their blades, the dance of deceit and cunning occurs among the southern kingdoms... Above the lofty tranquility, a pair of world-dominating gray eyes are slowly opening. Pei Ye raises his head, pulling the Longsword from his stomach: "Immortal Lord of the True Dragon Taiyi... let's see, who is whose prey."

Excerpt "What do you mean this is where I belong?!!!" She asked incredulously. "It is the truth. It might sound extremely absurd and unbelievable, but it is the truth." He said, his voice tinged with helplessness. "Hell, it is absurd." She threw her hands up in the air exasperatedly. The seriousness in his eyes told her he wasn't at all joking or messing with her. He was damn serious. "Ugh. What shit am I involved in?" She asked frustratingly to no one in particular at the news she was still trying to wrap her head around. *** Aristia Andrews had just come back home from work and prepared to go to sleep, when she was given a novel. Nothing strange about that though, huh? But just after she had completed the novel, she woke up to find herself tossed into a whole new world. Taken from her world and the life she deemed perfect, and tossed into a not-so-ideal world. Now part of royalty, she has to get accustomed to living in a backward world of Kings and Queens, Dukes, Marquises, Earls, Viscounts and Barons. Just the titles and hierarchy were enough to make her smart head spin. With beautiful and loving parents and relatives, a cute younger brother, loyal servants and a smart brain, join Aristia as she enjoys eating and making new and delicious cuisines, forms unique friendships, and creates successful businesses. However, she finds all is not as she thought it was; there just might be something bigger than she expected, that the book did not reveal. Now... she has a lot of mysteries surrounding her to unfold, and secrets to uncover, and perhaps she'll find a dash of love along the way.

Alexander Gray, a fifteen-year-old teenager on the verge of his awakening and subsequent entry into the Hunters Academy is one day taken away in a cosmic mana wave that passes through Earth’s solar system during a school trip from Earth to Mars. A wave that kills a person once exposed to it. Luckily, the displacement wave placed him close to their destination where he was found, alive and well to the disbelieve of everybody. Unbeknownst to him at the time, the cosmic mana wave had awakened a gift within him that would propel him to the ranks of hero hunter and beyond, granting him the strength to lead humanity in their effort to determine the cause of their universe changing and its implications. ............. "For some reason, I can't level up." Alex began to feel frustrated as he was stuck at Class F, the lowest rank a hunter could have after awakening, despite his momentum when he first awakened. Even with his awakened talents and the benefits he received from the 'accident' that should have killed him, he now finds himself stuck and unable to level up as mana does not work on him like everyone else. Follow Alexander Gray as he discovers his abilities and learns about himself in a chaotic universe and beyond. ...................... Join the discord: https://discord.gg/vXC8vWJxHN

A fun perspective switch where Soren, Dorian, and Rey and no longer the Borrowers - Ashlynn is... Follow her on her journey as she peers into the world of the humans.

Check out the latest chapters on P@treon with two chapters every day. You can copy the link from the bio. [Gunfight + Case Solving + Decisive Killing] A scavenger in the gray world becomes a sunny Los Angeles detective. How nice it is to live in the sun? Locke stands under the Hollywood landmark, looking at the bikini beauties on Santa Monica Beach. He pushes up his sunglasses. From now on, Los Santos will be protected by him… Ps: There is no extraordinary, but there is a dark world that we ordinary people cannot touch, including killers, mysterious organizations, and various bizarre cases…

Time is the ultimate power. And now… it belongs to me. Park Jin-Woo was just an ordinary high school student in Korea—quiet, observant, and completely average. Or so he thought. When his grandfather leaves behind a mysterious black-and-silver box, Jin-Woo thinks it’s just some old war relic. But the moment his blood touches the artifact, everything changes. [Ding! Time Tyrant System has been activated.] His hair turns silver and black, his right eye glows gray, and his body begins to feel weightless. The world around him slows to a crawl, and with a single thought— Time stops. At first, he plays around with his new power—messing with objects, dodging punches like a god, and stealing victories at the casino. But soon, Jin-Woo realizes he’s just scratched the surface. Because time itself bends to his will. With abilities like Time Acceleration, Chrono Rewind, and Temporal Lock, he can freeze, erase, or reshape time itself. But the more he uses it, the more he learns: This power once decided the fate of empires. There are those who will do anything to control it. And if he’s not careful… time will consume him. With no mentor, no guides, and only his own intelligence, Jin-Woo sets out to master the Time Tyrant System and claim the throne of time itself. If time is power… then I will become its ruler.

In the shadowy streets of 19th-century London, Elias Gray is just another orphan struggling to survive. But when a brutal murder leads him to a rare and mysterious Crystal, his life changes forever. This ancient relic grants him powers that could reshape the world—but the cost is high, and control doesn’t come easy.

In the quiet countryside of Suntails Hollow, Dorian Highspire grows up weaving tales, singing songs, and dreaming of a life beyond the fields and hills of his childhood. Inspired by a wandering bard whose magic turns stories into art, Dorian embarks on a journey not to seek fame or glory, but to find stories—those hidden in the hearts of strangers, in forgotten ruins, and in the bustling streets of distant towns. With only his lute, his magical talents, and an insatiable curiosity, Dorian's path is one of discovery. He explores towns full of charm and mystery, meets individuals carrying unspoken burdens and quiet joys, and transforms their stories into songs brimming with life. As he moves from one village square to another, performing with illusions that captivate and inspire, Dorian learns not just about the world but about himself. Full of heartfelt moments and the simple beauty of everyday lives, A Ballad of the Wandering Bard invites you to follow Dorian as he seeks stories worth singing—and perhaps, along the way, becomes part of a few himself.

Synopsis Rin Calloway thought writing her dark fantasy, Bound by Resonance, was hard enough—until she woke up inside it. Now trapped as Aria Felstone, a disposable side character fated to die, Rin must navigate her own dangerous world armed only with a mysterious Rewrite System that demands she "fix" her story from within. But every choice she makes threatens to unravel her carefully crafted plot. The protagonist, Evelyn Ardane, is acting out of character, the world’s deadly gates are spiraling out of control, and Rin is caught between two enigmatic figures: Caius Kade, a volatile S-Class Esper obsessed with her, and Dorian Vance, a cunning Synthesist who sees through her every lie. As the lines blur between her role as creator and the story’s unfolding chaos, Rin must face a harrowing choice: rewrite her story to save the world she built—or destroy it and everyone in it to escape.

Sylas Gray returns to his hometown in the countryside for a winter vacation to his ancestral home, only to find himself caught in the midst of an apocalyptic outbreak. The world descends into chaos as the undead overrun everything, and the small town he grew up in is no exception. With hope dwindling and death lurking around every corner, Sylas witnesses unspeakable horrors—brutal killings, betrayals, and the darker side of human nature. Yet, amidst the despair, Sylas refuses to give up. Determined to escape the town and reach the capital, he is thrust into a shocking revelation. A mysterious change occurs within him, granting Sylas the ability to sense and control space. He discovers that he possesses a pocket of space within his own body—a power that could be his key to survival. Follow Sylas as he embarks on a perilous journey, fighting to survive, uncovering the truth behind the apocalypse, and discovering the true potential of his newfound abilities.

I heard people get's transmigration into novels or games they had played before. . . but what is this?? [System : Welcome back to Blood Pact] [#WARNING!#WARNING] [#Unable to open Beginners guide] [#(Unforseen)Event : Main Task : survive the '1 day sacred trial'.] [Reward: Beginners guide.] [Penalty upon failure: Death.] ... -------- Tian Mao, Just a normal student, one day mysteriously found herself dying with severe internal injuries. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a completely different world of gray-wildness, nothing like she has seen before. As she tried to make sense of her surroundings, a System window suddenly appeared, only to confused herself more as it was welcoming her into an otome game she didn't even play before. Why is she here of all places?? How did she die?? The questions aside, she focused on her survival with her new identity, as this world was bloodthirsty in every aspect. . . ------ To survive she has to choose Among choices the system give her. Leading her to choose between life and death as a hunter and Li Tai, a vampire who saved her countless times in this post apocalypse world of endless nightmare. [Would you like to open the hidden route?]

April, a young woman grappling with family tensions and a growing sense of unease, finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery that threatens to unravel the fragile peace in her small town. Whispers of an ancient evil stir from their slumber, and as April delves deeper into the mystery, she must confront not only the external threats but also the inner demons that have long plagued her family. Guided by cryptic clues and a series of unsettling dreams, April uncovers a hidden world beneath the town, where ancient magic and terrifying secrets lie dormant. She discovers that she is the latest in a long line of women who have been tasked with protecting the world from the encroaching darkness. With the help of a mysterious and morally gray love interest, Lucian, April begins to train and harness her newfound powers. But as the darkness grows stronger, April must confront not only the external threats but also the inner turmoil within her own heart. Torn between her family, her duty, and her growing feelings for Lucian, April must make a choice that will determine the fate of the world. Will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her, or will she rise to become the hero she was destined to be?

Her world stopped moving, everything seems gray, after surviving for decades, her wheel of life has finally ended its rotation. But that was just one life, who knows that there will be another one waiting for her, a new life in another world, filled with magics and adventure. However it seems like her reincarnation had a connection with her game obssession on earth, she possessed her stupidly strong character as a demihuman, when given such a massive gold spoon, people tend to reveal their true self. And for this girl, she might have more loose screws on her brain than what others think. ============ You've seen it hundreds of times, another overpowered story, let's hope i can bring fresh stuff to this clichè story :pray: Comment the paragraphs if there's a typo, since i work alone it's a bit hard to reread each chapter after i was done writing.

A posh boy and a ‘no fucks given’ Billionaire.  “Get on your knees and suck me off, like a good boy."  ******* When his grandfather passed away, Brandon knew he had to do everything to make sure that his family company was in good hands, and by good hands, he meant his.  Arrangement set up for the inheritance demanded, Brandon moved to another country and countering a man as a love interest, which was completely unnecessary because he was not gay. But was his answer taken as it should have been? Absolutely not. As the days to fulfill the condition fly by and Killian and Brandon get closer, things start to blend in and out at the same time, they too break apart. With the sudden presence of the faces from the past and Brandon’s continuous doubt about his sexuality, would he actually be able to receive unconditional love for once?  [ Morally gray hero, dark romance, hero obsessed, boys love, LGBTQ+, gay romance, romance] 

Callum Dorian, a sharp-tongued and dangerously intense werewolf Alpha, is accused of murdering Felicity Graves, a powerful collector. Vivienne "Vivi" Kane Supernatural Law is dragged into a deadly conspiracy. Felicity’s death isn’t just a crime—it’s a spark threatening to ignite a war among supernatural factions, and the Council is eager to blame Callum. Forced to clear his name, Vivi must navigate treacherous alliances, dodge killers, and unravel the mystery of a missing cursed relic tied to Felicity’s murder. As tensions rise, so does the heat between Vivi and Callum. Their fiery clashes ignite into an intense, forbidden connection that neither can ignore. But when a night of passion leads to something far more permanent, Vivi faces an impossible choice: protect her independence or embrace the vulnerability of being mated to one of the most powerful—and infuriating—men she’s ever met.

When Amber Benson, a New York City Upper East Side bombshell, plunged from her burning yacht into the Hudson River, she clutched a photo of her fiancé, Jared, cheating on her with his best friend, Lila. Three years later, Violet, a redhead born under the knife of Paris' most mysterious plastic surgeon, returns to Manhattan with a $300 million trust fund. A plan for revenge is laid out in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a Fifth Avenue penthouse suite, only to run into the broken starlight in the gray-blue pupils of Ethan, a Wall Street upstart. When four bodies turn up one by one in the Central Park Rose Garden, those diamond-cut vows finally ooze blood.

Author-san here! Well, you're smart to stop by here. So I won't praise you all anymore. (^_^)  This is my original work, and I know you all will like it. So shamelessly pop your popcorn and read away!  Oh… And don't forget to check out my other books: • I'm The King Of Technology •Help!: I Think My System Is Trying To Kill Me! And, •In A Cultivation World With An Entertainment Park... You can also visit my website for more books: Ps/// THE PACE WILL BE SLOW AT THE BEGINNING TO SET EVERYTHING IN MOTION. But after a while, it will pick up quickly. . . Now, back to the synopsis. Er-Erhmm.. (narrator-voice on) ... In another world called Blue Star, the famous son of wealth, Dorian D. Tian, is thrown into a whirl of unfortunate circumstances, resulting in his death. . His parents had a brutal car accident that left them in a coma, and his uncle had quickly taken over the company,  and seized the company, making sure that he was financially crippled for good. With that, the famous young master struggled desperately. And in the end, he gave in to his despair and depression, leaving the sad, lonely world. The end? Heh... Think again! Because in that brief moment, the lifeless corpse suddenly opened its eyes, revealing a deep calm look. That's right. Another mysterious soul had entered the body. But if one thought this story was just about revenge, then sorry... that wasn't even the half of it! .... The mysterious entity suddenly triggered an exorcist system. And from then on, both humans and even those from the underworld shuddered in fear and despair at the mysterious soul's cruelty. [Humans]: "Demon! Demon! You're definitely a demon!" [Demons]: "Help! Help! The famous demon wants to eat me!" [Evil Spirits]: "You!... Are you the one who is an evil spirit or us? Why the hell did it seem like you're the demonic one instead?" [Ghouls]: "You stay away from me! Stay away from me now, you evil entity!" [Hellhounds]: "Are you sure you're not the son of hades?" The system couldn't help looking at its host in doubt. Its indicators said that its host was indeed mortal. But why did it feel like something was wrong with its host? Dorian lightly chuckled in amusement. He would also like to ask the same question. What exactly was his identity? Well, this would be the biggest mystery of all. But Dorian wasn't in a hurry. Who were his enemies, and who were his allies? Soon, he would find the truth. In the meantime, why not play a little? "Demon! stay back!" "Oooo~~~... I... I want to go back to the underworld where it's safe." "Run for your lives! The demon is here!" …..

— — — || Rank Advancement Mission || — — — ▷ Mission Status: Completed ▷ Description: The requirements for rank advancement have been fulfilled. 「Dorian Blackstorm」 — Rank SSS → EX — Level 500 Result: The level and rank have successfully increased! — — — — — — — — — — — After killing and disabling the six SSS rank humans. Like the end of a story, Dorian Blackstorm he died but the constellations, especially one, were watching him and sent him a rather unexpected gift. 「The constellation ??? sends you a gift and congratulates you for advancing in rank.」 「The gift from the constellation ??? has been opened due to the character's state.」 「The constellation ??? gift "Time Clock" has been acquired.」 「The relic "Time Clock" has been used automatically due to the intervention of the constellation ???.」 TICK TACK, TICK TACK. At that moment, I heard the sound of a clock as the entire world turned black and white. Like a video being rewound, the world began to move backward in time.

Business tycoon Riven Ashford swore he would never take a wife. He didn’t even have a single scandal tied to his name. Until one day, when a wife was forced upon him, Young Master Ashford began a new chapter in his life! Ethan, the assistant: Young Master Ashford, Madam trashed Gray Manor. Riven Ashford: Get more people to help her out. Ethan: Uhm… Riven Ashford: Wait, has she calmed down? Ethan: No. Riven Ashford: Inform the board to start the project of acquiring Gray Group! Ethan: Young Master Ashford, Madam beat up Young Master Carter, and now he’s hospitalized. Riven Ashford: Has she had enough? Ethan: Doesn’t seem like it. Riven Ashford: Let her continue. One day, Riven Ashford learned that Rhea Vale had gotten into another fight. He slammed the table and got up. “Rhea Vale, are you asking for a beating?” Rhea retorted, “Darling, you’ve changed. You didn’t use to be this way…” Riven pointed to her protruding belly and said, “You were alone before this!” To be fighting when she was seven months pregnant not only frightened her opponent, but she also scared the wits out of Riven Ashford. Yet, Rhea was feeling pleased that she managed to win without a fight! Rhea’s anger subsided, and she stared at Riven with puppy dog eyes, as if she had been badly bullied. “You win. You rascal, can you wait until the little rascal is safely born before you go fighting again?”

"everyone has been afraid of me since i was little" Dorian said then his wings sprouted from his back......

Well, hello there reader. Or should I say, one of those little haplings who came here to make a comment? I'm intrigued to know which side you'll pick when the day comes that you'll decide which is which. - Right or wrong? If you still believe rules are shades of gray then I'm inviting you not to make this hard and face reality. You see, all of us have different stories. A life of independent decisions and the future beneath those. Do not blame her. She is still shattered. It'll be a matter of time that I'll be able to fix her. - Wish you luck on that. Though you have a special place in my heart, I can't let them sit quietly either. - Do you still have to do this? I know fate can be cruel but it's too much. - What about me then? Is it too much for me to give them back what they did? - ...

"The Omen’s Ascent" In a world where strength determines one’s worth, Leon’s only goal is to rise above everyone else—no matter the cost. Born in the cursed village of AdiGadal, Leon is branded an omen—a boy whose birth brought death to his mother and misfortune to his people. Hated and feared by all, Leon doesn’t care about their scorn or their lives. He has one ambition: to escape the confines of his village and claim the power that will ensure no one can ever look down on him again. Outside the village lies a world teeming with monsters, ruthless bandits, and unrelenting danger. But none of that matters to Leon. His dream isn’t to save anyone, to protect the weak, or to be remembered as a hero. All he wants is strength—enough to shatter the limits of his humanity and carve a name that will never be forgotten. As Leon sets his sights on the world beyond the gates, his journey will test the boundaries of his ambition. But with every step toward his goal, the question lingers: Will his relentless pursuit of power lead to greatness or destruction? For readers who crave morally gray protagonists, raw ambition, and a world brimming with danger, The Omen’s Ascent delivers a gripping tale of survival, strength, and the price of power.

Jian rue gazed back at the ugly gray alien while stumbling and running. he clumsily tossed a stone at it "Fuck just leave me alone!!!" Suddenly a warm pair of hand grabbed his waist and tossed him over a study shoulder. "Xing yu!! let me down! you fucker!!! The said man chuckled and playfully smacked his butt. "Honey, I'm saving your life~" "I had it under control. Now, let me go!" Jian rue bit his shoulders hard until the sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. "Hiss.. baby, you're making me hard~" Jian rue froze. "W-why are you following me! why me.." Xing yu stopped running, and with a swing of his sword, the ugly tentacle alien was slayed. He gentnly pulled him down and hugged him close. Peering into his eyes, he smirked, "Because you are my betrothed,"

In a distant day, in the heart of an ancient kingdom, a child was born on a cloudy day, as winds howled through the trees, as if nature itself sensed his arrival. There was a remote village on the outskirts of the kingdom where this child, named Malik, was born. It was a rare moment, the hour of sunset, shrouded in a light gray mist, a birth that carried with it both hope and fear. His mother, Fatimah, lay on her wooden bed in a small, old cottage, breathing heavily from the pain. Her face was pale, and her eyes were filled with worry, but she did not cease praying. “Oh my God, protect him, and grant him a great future.” But in those moments, as the world seemed still, there was something unusual surrounding this birth. There were secrets hidden in the folds of darkness, and although Malik’s family had been forgotten by memory, his birth was the beginning of a new chapter, a chapter entwined with both light and shadow, leading to a destiny unknown to all. As the orange sky first lit up, Malik took his first breath, but this was not the final chapter of his story; it was merely the beginning.

In a world where ancient magic, political intrigue, and supernatural realms collide, *Kael*, a young man living in poverty, embarks on a journey to uncover his true potential. The story begins in the city of Verenthia, where dueling tournaments and territorial expansions dominate the culture, and a hidden deep state controls slavery and manipulation from the shadows. After a violent confrontation with a nobleman, *Sir Thaddeus Wellingham-St. Clair*, Kael and his friend *Clara*—a healer hiding her powers—become fugitives. As they flee across districts and borders, they are hunted for rewards, their every move shadowed by dangerous enemies. Kael discovers that his ability to wield *Kyo*, an ancient form of energy, could tip the scales in a growing conflict between mortals, spirits, and dark forces from other realms. Clara's hidden power to commune with nature spirits and heal the wounded makes her a target for those who wish to exploit her gifts. As they fight for survival, they uncover dark truths about the otherworldly forces—the Either and the Farther realms—that threaten to tear apart the fabric of reality itself. Allies like *Dorian*, a battle-worn leader, and *Lucian*, a cunning slave with conflicted loyalties, join them in their quest to prevent the rise of the King of the Farther, a demon bent on conquest. At its heart, this dark fantasy explores the price of power, the burden of secrets, and the will to break free from oppression.