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Having traveled to America in the year 1862, this was the beginning of a dream, the finest of times. What constitutes a true master of success? Having some notable descendants hardly counts for anything. To build an Oil Empire alongside Rockefeller To place Carnegie on the throne of the steel magnate To help Ford propel the industrialization of automobiles worldwide To lead Edison to monopolize the future of the electrical industry To be an Angel Investor for Morgan's capital Hear this, applause!

Once Mankind ruled the world. And living within the fringe of society, hidden but existing among us were the inhabitants of myths, fables, and legends. Then came the Crimson Plague, followed by the mass hysteria changes, and then the War. The War of Race broke out among the nine factions of the Manaborn society, led by the Vampires and the Children of the Light. Six millennia later, after the Long War, the nuclear holocaust, and the darkening of the sky, a new civilization prospered. The Children of the Light are gone, mankind has fallen from the top, and the Vampire race leads the new civilization. And among the Vampires are the Royal House that rule the Major nations. Follow the journey of Lilith Kain, Ariella Ashtarmel, Elijah Ashtarmel, and Eduardo Gomez as they strive to survive in a world that preys on the weak. … I will be posting this story on Royal Road.com. Discord: https://discord.com/channels/436731682268381186/436731682268381189

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttttttttt, don't be discourage by the amount of chapters and read meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (You can check the Review Section for the Characters illustrations) The Library of Science and Technology At the pinnacle of science lies the domain of the divine. Immortality, flight, summoning wind and rain, shifting mountains and parting seas—what once lived only in myth can now be achieved through science. But to unlock these god-like technologies, one must possess the highest clearance within the mysterious Library of Science and Technology. After a chance encounter and a heroic rescue, Chen Mo gains both an unexpected love… and access to an infinite library of advanced knowledge. From this moment, his journey begins.

Damn just when I finally find the love of my life, the world decides to end. What’s wrong with you, life? Fuck you're serious, aren’t you? You’re sending us freaks that look like zombies but are as handsome as vampires. You’re acting like a woman but, sorry, women are still easier to handle than life.

Leo Valentino was once an ordinary U.S. Navy major who narrowly survived the brutal battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II. However, after landing a furious punch on his superior—General MacArthur—he was dishonorably discharged. Once hailed as a war hero, Leo found that in post-war America, glory meant little. Stripped of his honor and resources, he returned to his hometown of Lynchburg with nothing. But no one knew the truth: Leo's soul came from the 21st century. Armed with a sharp understanding of modern economics, mastery of business models and investment strategies, and in-depth knowledge of real estate development trends, he began to forge a new path. After enduring one crisis after another, he entered the real estate market, gradually amassing wealth. With his unique foresight, Leo soon expanded into retail, finance, fast food chains, and entertainment. His rise, however, was anything but smooth. In New York, he crossed paths with ruthless mafia bosses, corrupt politicians, greedy capitalists, and even former comrades. Each carried their own ambitions and shadows in a land brimming with opportunity—and danger. Faced with threats from all directions, Leo was forced to make difficult choices between justice and pragmatism. Navigating both boardrooms and back alleys, he began to build a business empire of his own. From a disgraced veteran to one of the most powerful tycoons of his era, Leo Valentino’s story is more than just a tale of business success—it is an epic saga of survival, intelligence, and ambition.

Emily Smith, a 22-year-old history student from a university in Los Angeles, accidentally travels back to 13th-century England. She unknowingly enters a strange "Fate Correction System" and is sent into an ancient legend as the female lead. According to the system, the original owner of this world shares the same name as Emily. She was an unloved noblewoman, and according to fate, she was supposed to have a one-night affair with the most powerful Duke of England, Edmund de Montfort, on a full moon night. This led to an unexpected pregnancy and her expulsion from her family. Five years later, she was to return with her genius son, going through some struggles before reconciling with the Duke, eventually being treated like a queen. However, due to a system malfunction, the original owner learned about her fate in advance and deliberately avoided the Duke, disrupting the balance of the world. Therefore, Emily was tasked with fixing this. The system arranged for Emily to be sent to the night when she was supposed to meet the Duke — after a grand castle banquet. According to the plan, she would mistakenly enter the wrong room after drinking wine laced with aphrodisiac herbs. An hour later, as the system watched Emily lying on the bed, flushed with color, it asked, "Host, when will you carry out your mission?" Emily replied slowly, "Wait, let me first get used to the clothes of this era... This corset is killing me." Five hours later, the system, seeing Emily finally get up, urged, "Host, it’s not too late! The Duke is in the tower next door, his door isn’t locked because of a broken lock. You need to go now!" Emily casually pushed open the door next door, and found herself face to face with Edmund de Montfort, the Duke, who was handling estate matters under candlelight. The system was excited: "Go for it, Host!" Edmund furrowed his brow, coldly saying, "Who are you? How dare you break into my private chamber?" Emily looked at the plate of delicate honey cakes on his desk and couldn’t help but swallow her saliva. "I’m your wife, five years from now." "I’ve answered your question. Can I have a reward now? A piece of cake, the one on your left, it looks so sweet." Edmund hesitated for a moment before nodding and ringing a bell to summon a servant. "Bring another plate of honey cakes, the best ones." The system: "…" Edmund couldn’t forget the mysterious woman who had broken into his room. At a grand royal ball, they met again. This time, Emily was drunk and staggered over, hugging him tightly and refusing to let go. Edmund smirked: "Is this some trick of ‘catching me by pretending to be weak’?" Before long, Emily’s little brother appeared, apologizing and trying to pull her away. "Sorry, Duke de Montfort, my sister recently... um... has a strange condition where she believes she's a forest animal and wants to hug tall people for warmth." Edmund was silent for a moment. "It’s fine. I’ll reluctantly endure it." Little brother: "Are you sure?" Edmund: "Yes." An hour later… "Miss Emily, could you wake up?" "My legs are numb." "…" After giving up on Emily for a while, the system returned to fix the aftermath. But it discovered something unexpected: Emily’s biased noble parents were no longer biased and had completely turned into doting parents. The originally villainous younger brother did not go down an evil path but instead became the most popular court poet. The original cannon fodder female antagonist had become Emily's sister, and they were running a business together in harmony. As for the male lead, Duke Edmund, he had long since embraced his beautiful wife, pampering her like a treasure. The entire medieval world ran smoothly with no signs of collapse. System: "How did she do it? By eating, sleeping, and modern-day ideas??" Modern American girl’s laid-back life vs. the high-and-cold Duke’s broken persona. The original world fell apart, and in the new world, everyone got a fresh start.

Tristain Dyce, a 17-year-old Haitian-American quarterback, has always dreamed of leading a team to victory. Stuck as a 3rd-stringer on his state championship roster, he jumps at the chance to start fresh with a struggling program in Indiana. When the mysterious [Wasted Talent System] activates, offering him the abilities of NFL quarterbacks whose potential was never realized, Tristain must earn his rewards through relentless effort and precision. Balancing grueling workouts, studying film, and winning over his new team, he begins transforming into the player he’s always wanted to be. As Tristain fights to prove he’s more than just a “wasted talent,” he faces the ultimate question: Can he rise to greatness while staying true to himself? Tristain Dyce, a 17-year-old Haitian-American quarterback, has always dreamed of leading a team to victory. Stuck as a 3rd-stringer on his state championship roster, he jumps at the chance to start fresh with a struggling program in Indiana. When the mysterious [Wasted Talent System] activates, offering him the abilities of NFL quarterbacks whose potential was never realized, Tristain must earn his rewards through relentless effort and precision. Balancing grueling workouts, studying film, and winning over his new team, he begins transforming into the player he’s always wanted to be. As Tristain fights to prove he’s more than just a “wasted talent,” he faces the ultimate question: Can he rise to greatness while staying true to himself?

Enor. A world of ceaseless rain, where steam rises from the land in a slow exhalation, as if the planet itself breathes in torment. The dark heavens weep, the ground smolders, and amid it all, a boy sells himself to chains. Merrin Ashman walks into slavery—not for survival, nor profit, but out of fear. Out of shame. His hands are stained with his brother’s blood, and the weight of that sin crushes him. He does not weep. He does not rage. He is too much a coward to take his own life, yet too hollow to live without purpose. He does not seek redemption. Not yet. But he yearns for something—some task, some meaning, some distant thing to justify the ruin he has wrought. And fate, ever cruel, answers. By chance or divine will, he snaps at the cruciform. In that shattering, something awakens. A power, terrible and vast. He becomes a caster, one who moves the symbols. And with it, revelation: a destiny sought through time. El’Shadie. The title lingers like a question. A savior or a scourge? A harbinger of ruin or the world’s last hope? He does not know. But the path is before him. A path through a world of shadowed faiths, churches and warring clans, of casters wielding forces beyond reckoning, of monstrous fallen things clawing from skies. And this time, the El’Shadie must choose what he will be.

Legends of the Land of Dawn Rayn is a quiet 17-year-old from a small town who stumbles upon a mobile game called Legends of Dawn one restless night. With no background in gaming, no team, and no mentor, he dives in just for fun—but what he discovers is a hidden talent unlike anything he’s ever known. From his very first match, Rayn plays like a natural. Whether as a fearless fighter, a sneaky assassin, or a wise support, he adapts to every role with instinct and precision. As his victories pile up, so does his reputation. Soon, whispers of a mysterious solo player—ZeroRayn—start shaking the entire gaming community. This is the story of an underdog who rises from nothing… to become a legend.

Decades after the war that sealed the world’s fate against Tyrus, the legendary hero Inavy Stormbreak has become an eternal symbol. Now, a new generation of heroes rises amid the resurgence of an even older threat: Kairon, the Cosmic Emperor — an exiled entity once banished by Yon — returns to impose his vision of absolute balance upon reality, no matter the cost. In this new chapter of the saga, we follow Ryan Valeborn, a seemingly aura-less young man, constantly mocked and rejected, yet harboring a forbidden power within: Reversum, an ability capable of nullifying, reflecting, and reversing cosmic laws. By his side stand Ethan Stormbreak, son of Inavy and heir to the lightning and the legendary bloodline; and Ryu Nox, bearer of the shadowed balance between light and darkness. Together, they face their greatest challenge yet: the Hero Draft, a trial that will unveil the world’s future protectors — and determine who is ready to confront Kairon’s empire. With secrets from the past emerging, betrayals from former allies like Kai Hayashi, and new bonds being forged among the young heroes, Rise of Kairon is a story of legacy, resilience, justice, and the unyielding power of those who refuse to give up.

Varkai: Ashes of the Shatterworld In the shattered remnants of a forgotten multiverse, Varkai is a world on the brink — a soul-wracked wasteland where Genesis Pulse storms twist land and life, and monstrous Pulse-Eaters stalk the ash-choked wilds. Vrakon, an orphan with no past and no Pulse, was once nothing. But after a brutal raid leaves his village in ruins and awakens something ancient within him, Vrakon begins a slow, harrowing journey of survival, evolution, and self-discovery. With no memories and a heart grown cold from loss, he treads the edge between man and myth — caught in a realm where fractured souls reincarnate endlessly, and power comes at the price of sanity.

-[Highly Mature Content]- Lu Feng has been expelled from the heavenly realm, a consequence of the sins he committed: Sin 01: Daily malevolent smashing with the king's daughter Sin 02: Nourishing the queen's vagina Sin 03: Establishing a sect of sex for himself and his harems for solely malevolent pleasures Sin 04: Increasing the size of his cucumber with dark magic "Eh? How the hell do you mistake pleasure for sins?" Lu Feng yelled, veins bulging from his face. However, he was still executed. "Fools... I didn't believe the dark magic spell of soul transfer would work... hehehe." Interrupting his bewilderment was a knock on the door. The hotel room service entered, surprising Lu Feng with such an ass. Five minutes later... "Ma... ma... Master Lu... Lu Feng... Spare me!" Would he once again catch the eyes of Goddesses begging for his manliness, and climb to an unreachable pinnacle with secret admirers begging for one night... having millions of babies and his own bloodlines? spoiler Alert!: He Will...! "Call me Master Lu Feng!" --------- (Note: This story contains no yuri or netorari.... Extra tags include Wincest, Smut, Netori, Twins, MILFS, Priestesses, Nuns, Demonesses, Monstergirls, Dragons, Revenge, Conquest, Oyakodon, Dual Cultivation, Ero Leveling, Large Harem, Ahegao, Slut-Training, Goddesses Pay Mc for Sex, and many more cultured tags.)

“Some doors open only for the broken. Some names never wanted to be remembered.” Five years ago, Eira Starling’s brother vanished without a trace. Now, all she has left of him is a name inked in fading memory — and a whisper only she can hear. When a rain-soaked path leads her to a door that shouldn’t exist, Eira steps into a hidden library where books breathe, memories whisper, and names hold dangerous power. There, she meets Cael: the ink-stained Keeper who speaks in riddles and rules, and who seems more ghost than man. The Library offers Eira a deal. Knowledge in exchange for service. Answers in exchange for her ink. Bound by a magical contract, Eira must learn to sort and seal unstable whispers—fragments of memory, sorrow, and forgotten truth—before they unravel her name from the inside out. But as she sinks deeper into the Library’s forbidden wings, she begins to uncover a truth even older than the ink that binds her. Her brother may still be alive. But the Library remembers him too. And it never forgets what it’s taken. ⸻ A slow-burn romantic fantasy for fans of gothic magic, lyrical danger, and quietly feral girls who bargain with ink.

In a world where mana—the essence that sustains the spirits—slowly fades, the beings Kai once called family are dying. Raised among them in the village of Vander, Kai is determined to uncover the cause of their decline. But as he ventures into a world he barely understands, he begins to question his place within it. As the mana fades, a primordial evil—long sealed beneath the land—begins to stir. Kai must decide whether to save the spirits he loves or preserve humanity’s way of life, even if it means the world will be consumed by darkness once more. What to Expect - A slow-burn progression fantasy. - A unique and intricate magic system. - Multiple lead characters with converging arcs. - A richly developed world that I have built on for over a decade. - Themes of Adventure, Action, Mystery and Political Intrigue. What Not to Expect - No overly mature themes or explicit content. - No gratuitous violence or extreme graphic scenes.

A modern historian wakes up on Omaha Beach—as a rookie American soldier. No system. No cheats. Just blood, grit, and death at every turn. With only his 21st-century mind, can he rewrite fate—or will history swallow him whole? [This novel, told from the perspective of an ordinary American soldier, offers a raw and profound portrayal of the brutality of war and the inner struggle of humanity. It carries no political stance or ideological bias. Its sole purpose is to evoke reflection on the true nature of war through vivid dep Through this work, we hope to remind today's readers that peace is not something to be taken for granted—it is a hard-won treasure, earned through generations of sacrifice and painful lessons. To reject war, cherish peace, and pursue global development should be the shared goal of all humankind. May we resolve conflicts not with gunfire, but through understanding and cooperation, and strive together to build a brighter and more peaceful future.] Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any similarity to real people, events, or organizations is purely coincidental. Although set during the Normandy landings of World War II, historical details and characters have been adapted for storytelling and should not be taken as accurate history. The story contains war-related violence, bloodshed, death, and psychological trauma that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. This work explores themes of humanity and sacrifice and is not meant to offend any group. Thank you for reading and your support.

A world thats rushing towards a dark ending. An slave traveler that yearns for his freedom. A fire that will consume anyone who stays behind. Will he be able to break the chains that bound him and reach the peak or will he just die like a sheep waiting to be slaughter. Wach him rise from the bottom and tries to discover why he came here. To save the world or rush it to that dark ending. This is a story of a traveler

“I saw what you guys wrote in Sandra’s year book” I responded almost immediately Morayo asked the question I could see the shock on their faces “Why didn’t you write me as part of your friends?” I asked them looking at both of them in the eyes “It is not even about that that I am seriously confused, it is about the fact that I saw my name as the enemy in both of your profiles in the year book” I responded expecting an answer from them “What do you expect?” Morayo asked “Why did you put me as the enemy? We have been friends for three whole years” “See, it doesn mean” Morayo responded remorsefully “What do you mean?” “Why the hell will you be hitting on Victoria’s boyfriend? Her boyfriend has been having eyes on you. The friends of John even said it, even the twin said so. She said, John likes you” “I didn’t know, I am not his heart to control. You don’t have to blame it on me as if I am the one at fault” “You are!” “How?!” “Remember that day he called you after the maths exam?” AFTER MATHS EXAMS… Everybody was as stressed as ever before. Morayo, Victoria and I were heading to the the hostel when John called me I was surprised at first but, excused myself and went to meet him. Morayo and Victoria waited behind since, they knew John won’t take long “Thank you!” John responded as soon as I got there and gave me a hug almost immediately I wasn’t expecting the hug “For what?” I asked as I pushed him slightly and faced him “For helping me in the exam hall, I forgot the formulas of shapes almost immediately in the hall and I was stranded. Just happy that you were chosen to seat beside me for exams and you helped me.” “It wasn’t my intention to seat beside you, our surname just seem to clash together” “Yeah, I know. Thank you!” he smiled “You are welcome!” I responded with a smile “I don’t want to keep my friends waiting, bye” John left and as soon as I turned to look if Morayo and Victoria were there, they had left. … BACK TO THE PRESENT.. No wonder! No wonder they left “You should have communicated with me instead of acting like that” I replied with a squeezed face of annoyance READ AND DIVE IN THE BOOK TO SEE MORE ABOUT FLORAL'S BOARDING SCHOOL LOVE LIFE!

"literature is more important then many think"- the head of L.A

Taeyang loved Hana with a quiet, unwavering devotion—never demanding, only hoping. Hana, caught between sorrow and strength, walked beside him with kindness, unaware of the depth behind his gentle eyes. And Jiwoon, ever watchful, ever silent, carried a love he never dared to speak—until the silence around them began to crack. As echoes of the past resurface, secrets long buried begin to pull them into a haunting puzzle that binds them tighter than before. Hana, now forced to confront truths both painful and profound, leans on Jiwoon—the one whose presence feels like calm in chaos. What begins as a search for answers slowly becomes something more: a journey through grief, loyalty, and the love that lingers in what’s left unsaid.

A problem ensued when two books read by two girls had different endings.

After the flames, there were embers. And from those embers, she chose something the crown never offered—peace. The rebellion has ended, but the kingdom is far from healed. Elira, once heir to a cursed throne, must now choose how to rebuild a world scarred by centuries of magic and betrayal. Beside her stands the man she was fated to destroy—but whom she instead chose to love. As ancient magic begins to slumber again, and the people watch with wary hope, Elira faces her greatest challenge yet: to rule without ruling, to lead without blood, and to protect a peace no crown ever taught her to keep. “Crown of Embers” is a soft-burning epilogue to “Crown of Ashes”—a tale of healing, hard love, and what happens after you survive the prophecy meant to end you.

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the first volume of my original light novel series: Bits of Love, Lines of Code – Volume 1 Genre: Romance Slice of Life Tech/Programming Slow Burn Light Novel-style Summary: Ren Takahashi, a shy, hoodie-wearing tech genius, hides behind the online alias GhostHood — a quiet legend in underground hackathons. Despite appearing average in school, he dreams of becoming a real-life Iron Man — not the hero, but the builder of world-changing tech. Enter Aoi Hoshizaki, a bold, gal-style girl with a love for code, a messy room, and a mysterious spark. When she moves in next door and discovers Ren's secret, their world begins to change — from quiet club meetings to national hackathons, late-night debugging sessions to secret rooftop conversations. What starts as teamwork grows into something deeper, more complicated, and far more electric than either expected. Together, they aim for Japan’s most elite tech university — and face rivalries, rumors, and the whisper of love in every line of code.

"THE ISLAND OF NO RETURN follows three teachers—Akash, Siddharth, and Shiva—who become stranded on a mysterious island after a missile strike. They soon discover it's actually a secret military base, and with danger approaching, they must race against time to survive and reveal the island's dark secrets."

After years of battle against the demons that invaded, the world had changed into one where ability users ruled. Unfortunately, Vahn was among the few without, however if there was something to his worth. It was that he had the facial characteristics of the mysterious family that helped earth overcome the demons. After numerous trials, he finally gets an ability. However, "Your world is about to be destroyed, quickly clear this stage to move to the next." "What?" Unknown to the rest of the world, this new world was governed by "Stages" and "Scenarios," deadly events that must be cleared for humanity to survive. How would they survive with the little time they have left in the midst of plotting organizations to take over the world?

After graduating college, Emil Geltiff, a rare evolved being known as a Slimehian. He joins the elite and dangerous R.C.A. — the Rogue Control Association, an association tasked with tracking, subduing, and capturing Rogues: evolved beings who've lost control of their power, sanity, or morality. In a world where magic and hyper-technology coexist and every living creature can ascend into their truest, most powerful form, the Rogues are terrifying reminders of what happens when that power goes unchecked. Elves become High Elves. Dragons become Dragonoids. Humans, Demi-Humans, even Goblins — all can evolve. But some... lose themselves in the process. For Emil, this isn’t just a job — it’s also something personal. Years ago, when he was still a young simple slime, Rogues destroyed his village, annihilated his parents and the rest of his kind, and left him as the sole survivor. That trauma awakened something deep within him at such an early stage of his life than usual — a rare evolution. He became something new. Something stronger. Something more determined. With nothing left, young Emil made his way into the heart of the colossal cyber-fantasy capital, Reynets, surviving on odd jobs, highschool and college scholarships until he earned his way into the top. Now, Emil is ready to put his young and refined evolution to the truest test. To rise through the R.C.A. ranks. To hunt down those responsible. To take down every Rogue he'll encounter. And to learn new experiences, meet new people, make new friends and enjoy himself in his new environment and job. This is the story of a slime who refused to stay soft. Welcome to the world of evolution, cyber-fantasy, and rising legends.

Sixteen-year-old Lin Shuyao woke up after an accident to find her world completely turned upside down—literally. She had transmigrated into ancient times and awoke in a small, broken, and deserted cottage. And the seer audacity of the people to call her a jinx and throw pebbles at her!! Survival should be possible, right? Maybe she has a superpower... or a magical space filled with endless supplies? Reality hit hard when she discovered her space contained nothing but books. But knowledge is the greatest power of all! She's determined to cherish this life. But how come she found herself in between four men?