You Only Live Twice

For ten years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her. The only question that remains is, how will Raiten kill her? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance? Perhaps a bit of both. This story is a mix of vengeance, fast-paced action, lighter slice-of-life moments, and of course, magic. Great for fans of Shadow Slave, Red Rising, Cosmere novels, Mother of Learning, the game Roadwarden, The Witcher, and more! Please enjoy. [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

To be human--Normally that would mean something good. Being called humane would mean you're someone who show's compassion, love, and kindness toward another... but why exactly is that called being humane? Nothing about humans is kind, they're straight up assholes! For a majority of the human race they are either full of fake feelings, always calculating against each other and only ever caring about themselves! What exactly is kind about that? What exactly is loving about that? What exactly is human about that? Just for fun, new to writing, I'll take criticism.

Amelia Crescent's life changes for the worse after her father, the alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, is brutally killed by rogue wolves. Struggling to reclaim her rightful place as alpha, she faces betrayal from the closest beta of her pack, and banishment, leaving her heartbroken and alone. But fate has more surprises in store for Amelia as she discovers her connection to the powerful lycan, Alexander. As love blossoms between them, Amelia finds herself entangled in a twist of love triangles, with Liam, her former mate, vying for her affection as well. But it's never going to be easy. The battle for her heart intensifies as secrets unravel and dark forces threaten their world. With danger lurking at every corner, Amelia's journey takes her through battles, heartaches, and the relentless pursuit of truth. She must prove to all that she's not worthless after all. And all who betrayed her must now pay!

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He rejected me, and then he realized I was the center of his world. Instead, I got someone even better. Raula I keep my head down. In this backward pack, females rank low, and my family's bloodline puts me among the lowest pack members. It doesn’t help that I’ve never shifted. I don’t mind the late twenties single life, though. No one’s paying any attention as I live my life the way I want. My roomies and I are doing it for ourselves, and if life under Ulfred Kessler is stifling, at least it’s predictable. We can deal. But when nature finally clicks in, I lose my mind. I claim our alpha as my mate. And he rejects me in front of the whole pack. It’s all good. It only hurts when I breathe. I’ll survive. That’s what I do. Who wants an arrogant jerk for a mate, anyway? But the heavens have prepared someone else for me. Damien Kessler is Ulfred's oldest brother who broke away from the Starry Banes pack years ago. He has never liked Ulfred. Damien I left Ulfred to deal with the Starry Banes pack. I gave him all the freedom to live his life the way he wished, but I will make him regret his biggest mistake of rejecting Raula Lockwood. He threw away the best thing that could have possibly ever happened to him. And now Raula is my second chance mate. Even if it means getting back everything that was rightfully mine, I won't let go of my mate when the heavens have given me a second chance.

In a world of constant competition, one man aims for the top. In this new genre VRMMORPG, he plans on becoming the strongest at all costs. The classes, the races, the starting zones, everything is a mystery in 'New Eden'. This game is coming out without a shred of details. The only thing that was promoted was the freedom of skill choosing. Our protagonist Alexander, gamer tag Astaroth, has always dreamt of becoming an E-Sports athlete. His parents supported his dream, but they are no longer of this world. He fully intends on making it in this new game, if not for him, then at least to honor their memory. With no idea how he wants to play his character, Alexander chooses the most mysterious starting race. Will this be his road to success or his downfall? The game assistant certainly thought the latter. "Do as you wish, young adventurer. I only wish to add this. Do not come back with complaints when you realize you have made the wrong choice," the elf said, looking at him with clear hatred. "We will see about that," Alexander flatly replied. "I love challenges," he added. "Very well!" the elf harrumphed. "Have the adventure of your lifetime, as short as it will last," he sarcastically added. Ahead of him lies an uncertain path, filled with trials and hardships. But one thing is clear in his eyes. He will become the strongest player in the game, even if he must step over mountains of corpses to do so. Over are his days of working hard for nothing, it's make or break now! I now have a discord where you can talk with other readers and me. There are also channels to discuss new weapons; characters; classes; or monsters that you might want to design and see incorporated in the story. I will always give credit to the person that created said thing, rest assured. The link is https://discord.gg/68kPqbSFrN

I... lemon... can I be a good human being?, I am just a lazy, timid person, who has no skills or talents whatsoever. can I be a useful human being?. I have never had the experience of making friends, I don't even know what friends mean, but can I give happiness to my new friend. why is my life not like a children's storybook?, where a happy ending is a certainty.

The whole school of Longview is in danger. Some kids wanted to play a prank on a teacher are now suspects. But the thing is: Are the suspects the murderers? or are the real murderers still out there?

Destiny has a twisted sense of humor. When half-human Aurora Chen meets her fated mate, Alpha heir Julian Black, at Blue Moon Academy, her dreams shatter as he publicly rejects her, declaring her unworthy of his pure bloodline. Seeking refuge at a remote Alaskan academy, Aurora discovers an extraordinary truth – she's the last descendant of an ancient dragon shapeshifter lineage. Seven years later, now a respected professor of supernatural genetics, Aurora's world collides with Julian's when a mysterious illness leaves hundreds of wolves unable to shift. Forced to work together, they uncover a sinister plot involving forced mutations and stolen dragon DNA. As they race against time to save the wolf species, old wounds reopen and buried secrets emerge. But when Aurora's true nature as a dragon-wolf hybrid becomes the key to everyone's salvation, she must choose: keep her heritage hidden or risk everything to save those who once rejected her – including the man who both broke and still holds her heart. In a world where fate gives second chances, Aurora and Julian learn that true power lies not in blood purity, but in the courage to trust love again.

Yeon-woo had a twin brother who disappeared five years ago. One day, a pocket watch left by his brother returned to his possession. Inside, he found a hidden diary in which was recorded “By the time you hear this, I guess I will be already dead….” Obelisk, the Tower of the Sun God, a world where several universes and dimensions intersect. In this world, his brother had fallen victim to betrayal while climbing up the tower. After learning the truth, Yeon-woo decided to climb the tower along with his brother’s diary. “From now on, I am Jeong-woo Cha.”

Ethan T. Carter had it all in his world—wealth, a loving family, supportive friends, and a promising future. But when a devastating diagnosis cuts his life short, he is offered an impossible choice by an otherworldly system: be transported to another world, Valoria, and earn the title of Hero—or die in less than 365 days (one year). Upon accepting, Ethan awakens in Valoria, a world brimming with magic, kingdoms, and legendary heroes. However, his new life is far from easy. His family, though retaining their same personalities, are now commoners instead of the wealthy figures they were in his previous life. To make matters more challenging, all of his close friends from Earth seem to be strangers in this world. Ethan realizes that the only chance to extend his life is to join the prestigious Hero Academy, where participants from across the land compete for the honor of being one of their kingdom’s chosen heroes. The academy is brutal, with each trial a test of survival. While no one dies during the competition, participants are eliminated one by one until only seven remain. Those seven will earn the title of Hero and the power, status, and privilege that come with it. The competition is fierce, with everyone vying for the limited spots, knowing that only by becoming a hero can they fulfill their destiny in Valoria. As Ethan battles through each trial, he finds himself face-to-face with some of his old friends from Earth—though in this world, they do not recognize him. Strangers with familiar faces now compete alongside him, and Ethan must navigate the complex emotions of seeing his loved ones, knowing they no longer remember who he is. With time running out, and only 365 days to secure his survival, Ethan is thrust into a high-stakes journey filled with danger, rivalries, and alliances. The path to becoming a hero is riddled with traps, magic, and strategic challenges. But Ethan must succeed—for failure means the end of his life, in both Valoria and beyond. Can Ethan survive the trials of the Hero Academy, reclaim his place in this world, and earn the title that will allow him to keep living? Or will the countdown to his death be his ultimate undoing? The clock is ticking, and the title of Hero is his only hope.

What happens when 19 year old weeb loses every reason to live? what happens when such person gets transported into a cruel fantasy world with a total stranger? will this broken soul entangled in strange twists of fate find the reason to live again? P.S. Warning! this story contains a lot of physical/emotional trauma, suicidal thoughts, self destructive thoughts and emotional comfort as well as loss of loved ones.

Nielsen Emmanuel Mercado is a typical teen ager who fell in love to a beautiful and sweet girl Alyanna Maine Guererro. Despite of a very young age, they fell in love and did everything just to protect their relationship. Pero lahat ng nagmamahal ay dumadaan sa pagsubok at nasasaktan.Hindi mo masasabing nagmahal ka kung hindi ka nasaktan. Ilang beses ng sinubok ang kanilang relasyon at sa bawat pagsubok na ito ay naroon ang takot na baka sa susunod ay hindi na nila mapagtagumpayan kaya sa huli gumawa sila ng paraan para ma~secure ang relasyon nila na iniingatan nila mula pa sa pagkabata. At kung kailan pa na inakala nila na maayos na ang lahat saka pa sila nagkahiwalay ng tuluyan. May forever pa ba sila? Do first love never ever dies? All I know is that a part of me is still owned by you....( Lainhel )

"You are dead." said God to high school student Yuuji Takahashi shortly after he was murdered by an unknown person on his way home. Yuuji met God shortly after his death and was granted the opportunity to get reincarnated. He accepted it and woke up in a totally new world. A fantasy world! His life in this world doesn't last long, because on the same day Yuuji was murdered again, but he got one more and at the same time his last chance and got reincarnated by God for the second time. Now Yuuji has only one thing in his mind. To find his murderer! NOTE: My English is not the greatest and sometimes I tend to use the help of translators or people in order to bring the best quality and as human as possible reading experience to you all.

A normal high school boy with nothing much happening in his life except for...life. Every new day was the same as the one before but he doesn't really care much about it. He thought of himself as a normal high school-going boy with no clear future. Lazy, sarcastic, but kind of intelligent, he was living a normal life. Though fate had different plans for him as he met a girl who he did and did not know. The school princess was the first thing he saw when he woke up in his bed caressing his head. To any other boy in his situation, it would be pure bliss but he was worried. Why? Since she was in his house which he had locked before going to sleep. Little did he know that the girl was more than what she showed and was about to turn his entire life upside down. How will he tackle this situation? No one knows that.

This that collapses around her.

I never had any friends. Yes, there were people I called friends, but deep down, I knew they didn’t truly care about me, and I didn’t care much for them either. So, I did what I thought was right—I pushed them all away. I convinced myself that being alone was better, and for a long time, I didn’t hate it. But as much as I loved being alone, I didn't want to be lonely. I also wanted someone and something special—a real bond with someone I could call my Best Friend. I wanted to care, to be cared for in return. Then, against all odds, something I believed to be impossible happened. I found that person. For the first time, I cared for someone. I believed that I had found what I was looking for. But as time passed, I was forced to realize the cruel truth I had been too blind to see. Something I had tried my best to ignore. It was my biggest mistake. I was the only one who cared. I gave it my all only for it to be thrown away. In the end, I was left standing in the same lonely place. But this time, it hurt...

It had been awhile when she last saw him. She remembered vividly the day they parted. Myra was glad to have signed those papers but it didn't change the facts that she was afraid of him. Although he had never done anything remotely hostile to her or ever been unkind, shivers ran down her spine. He looked the same. Stoic, expressionless and handsome as ever. But he just was't Myra's cup of tea.

A love story between two girls in college. Ayane Hyuga a simple girl with brown hair and green eyes and Sora Ame a blue hair girl with sky blue eyes and a white headband, met by chance in a unique way. Both of them grew to know eachother and fell in love over time. However Sora has a special condition that causes her to sometimes... Read to find out!!

*if only you were my yesterday*** Lin Nuan thought her life was secure. As the elegant wife of a wealthy businessman, she had traded her modest dreams for a life of comfort and duty. But everything crumbled one fateful rainy evening when her husband abruptly cast her out, handing her a suitcase and severing their ties without explanation. Humiliated and heartbroken, Lin Nuan stood in the storm, unaware that the life she had clung to was just a fragile illusion—and that her true story was only beginning.

Zheng shuyi is a hardworking successful reporter for one of China's leading financial magazine company, she secured an exclusive interview with the famous shi Yan CEO of an investment firm (yun chuang). shi Yan a young handsome business tycoon, is looking forward in makimg serious investments in one of his company that is about to go bankrupt. he needs a good article outline that will save his company from going bankrupt. could this blossoming working relationship also lead them on the part to love?

From living a mundane life as an average student to being teleported to a world filled with mysteries lurking in the shadows—I’ve seen it all. Hi, my name is Arian. As I said, I’m an average student with a rather complicated past. My dream? To live a slothful, unproductive life—a dream that, sadly, seems impossible to achieve. But then, everything changed. I was transported to another world. A world straight out of the fantasies of light novel readers, geeks, and otakus. The kind of world they wish for, but one that should never have become real. I was given the chance to pursue my dream, to build a life of carefree laziness. But, as you probably know, even Sisyphus could never fulfill his purpose. And neither could I. Even so, I swore to give it my all. Or so I thought. [ You Died. ] *** Arian was your typical 17-year-old student with no friends, no family, and a simple dream: to live a lazy, unproductive life. But life had other plans—or rather, death did. Summoned to a void by a chibi angel, Arian was granted three wishes and thrown into a world straight out of a fantasy light novel. With classmates turned companions, overpowered abilities granted to some, and an enigmatic girl with no memories by his side, Arian's plans for a peaceful existence quickly unravel. But when an unseen killer begins eliminating them one by one, Arian discovers his cruel fate: he can return to the moment before his death, over and over again. Yet, no matter how hard he tries, he fails to save anyone. As death becomes a recurring nightmare, Arian begins to suspect there's more to this world, his mysterious powers, and the angel who brought him here. Haunted by failure, driven by survival, and armed with only his determination and Gungnir—his self-made weapon—Arian faces a seemingly endless cycle of despair. Can he break free from the grip of death and protect those he’s come to care for? Or will he lose himself in the madness of endless rebirth? Follow Arian on his journey through betrayal, survival, and a world where fate plays the cruelest hand.

A man falls in love with a woman who is pregnant with another man’s child. He marries her, prepares to take on the role of father, but as they work through the new family dynamics, he and his new wife are forced to face difficult, nuanced feelings about loyalty, love, and family. Their shared journey demonstrates the pleasure of discovering love in unexpected places as well as the brittle yet enduring strength of chosen family.

I never thought love could feel like a curse. Being the future Alpha of my pack was supposed to be my biggest challenge, but now I’m living a double life, torn between two powerful mates. Xander, the fierce Alpha of a rival pack, claimed me the moment our bond snapped into place. He’s intense, possessive, and when we’re together, the pull between us is undeniable. His need to own me is overwhelming, and I feel it in every heated glance, every touch. But I’m hiding something from him. Because I’m also mated to Aiden, my childhood best friend and the Beta of my own pack. With Aiden, it’s different—he’s my anchor, my comfort, the one person who’s always understood me. Our bond feels like it was destined from the start, and being with him feels as natural as breathing. But I know I can’t have them both. Xander would never share me, and Aiden deserves more than a halftruth relationship. Every day, the weight of the secret I carry grows heavier. The lies, the stolen moments, the constant pressure to choose—it’s tearing me apart. How can I be mated to two incredible wolves and not feel like I’m betraying them both? The tension is suffocating, and I can’t keep living like this. I know it’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out. When it does, how can I survive the fallout? Because when they both find out, I’m sure I’ll lose everything.

Li Che, after being reincarnated, lived an ordinary life for nineteen years before resigning himself to his fate, marrying, having children, and working hard to support his family. But the moment his daughter was born... His once ordinary life became extraordinary due to his daughter's blessings. ... Daughter is born safely, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Immortal Artisan] Daughter turns one, safe and sound, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Dragon Elephant Vajra] Daughter turns two, healthy and disease-free, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Pristine Heart] Daughter turns three, lively and clever, you obtain the Dao Fruit [Chess Master] Daughter turns four, five, six... ... Li Che discovers that with each passing year of his daughter's life, he can condense a Dao Fruit to bless himself. From then on, Li Che had a simple and unadorned wish. One Dao Fruit per year, quietly guarding eternal life. A father only wishes... To start from a warm and cozy family, calmly protecting his daughter's immortality. Silently accumulating countless Dao Fruits. From this point on, he cultivates and refines his spirit, becoming invincible in the world.