A Slip Of Hemlock

Diogo Jota was one of Portugal’s brightest football stars—until the world believed he died in a tragic accident. But legends don’t fade. They are reborn. Jota awakens in the body of a ten-year-old boy in a quiet rural village called Penedono. No lights. No stadium. No one knows who he truly is. As he struggles to adjust to a life of poverty, quiet streets, and schoolbooks, the instincts of the pitch still burn within him. Alongside his loving mother and curious little sister Ana, Jota begins his journey again—from dirt fields and local tournaments to a dream that once shook the world. Quietly, patiently, he laces up a pair of old boots, ready to prove that greatness cannot be erased. > He was once a legend. Now he’ll become one again.

A journalist who didn't know what he was getting into... until he foolishly discovered it.

[Doting Romance] After a spring dream that nourished all things silently, Gu Xiaonuan gained a cute baby and a new relative. "Marry you?" She felt like she had been struck by lightning and was moved to tears. Could it be that, in the prime of her life, Gu Xiaonuan was about to marry a man in a white coat who fancied himself a miracle healer but was actually a beast in gentleman's clothing? "From now on, you're not allowed to flirt around, be half-hearted, or have your eyes on someone else while eating from your own bowl!" "Yes, yes, yes, you're the one with the money, who would you be afraid of!"

Santiaga Denero was born cursed—plagued by misfortune that dragged him through a life of betrayal, humiliation, and relentless suffering. Heroes turned their backs. Fate offered no mercy. But buried deep within him was the cause: a demonic parasite, feeding on his pain since birth. With a promise of power, he became one with the parasite. Now awakened and bound to a corrupted version of the system once reserved for heroes, Santiaga no longer seeks justice or redemption. He wants vengeance—and he’ll burn the world to get it. > Every laugh. Every lie. Every smiling face that watched him suffer– will be crushed beneath his heel. As kingdoms tremble and guilds vanish in his wake, someone watches from the shadows. A beautiful woman in white. A smile on her lips. And blood in her eyes. Enter his world. Follow his path. But be warned—this is no hero’s journey. _____ Dark Fantasy | Anti-Hero | Psychopath MC | Twisted Romance | Villain Protagonist 1 - 3 chapters a day

In the realm of Gaffe, where sunset hues of crimson and gold danced across the sky, four vast continents sprawled, each boasting distinct landscapes and climates. The realm's 20% landmass was a tapestry of diversity, contrasted by the remaining 80% of turbulent oceans. Legends whispered among the people spoke of ancient relics hidden across the realm, waiting to be unearthed. These artifacts were said to hold immense power, fueling the dreams of many. for more details and illustration join me in telegram . https://t.me/ataleoflegacy

If you’re looking for another cheerful power fantasy where the hero rises, wins hearts, and saves the world with plot armor so thick it could stop a meteor with just a tiny finger then stop this isn’t that story. This is not a tale of hope. This is a tale of Dead. In a decaying multiverse governed by the Samsara of Creation and Destruction, worlds collapse, merge, and bleed into each other. The strong don’t always survive. The kind rarely thrive. And fate… fate is just a prettier word for torment it the synonym of suffering. As forgotten worlds rot and monstrous truths crawl from the void, Nine divine houses tighten their grip on what remains in their hands. The shrines lie. The Seeker System watches. The gates open, not as miracles—but as warnings. Behind each one lies a trial. A silence. A scream. A dead end. If you're tired of pretty lies and want a world that hurts, one that haunts, one that speaks to the part of you that knows not all stories end with salvation— Then step inside. But don't expect to leave whole.

Jake, a once cheerful class clown hiding deep emotional scars, finds himself homeless after years of failure and rejection—banished by his family, haunted by a past love, and unsure of his worth. Sleeping at bus stops and eating cheap meals, Jake’s path crosses with Alex, a silent, muscular gym owner carrying wounds of his own. Alex offers Jake more than just a roof—he gives him purpose. As they clean up the dusty gym and begin rebuilding their lives, the unlikely friendship blossoms into something powerful. Jake uses humor and heart to promote the gym, while Alex becomes the mentor Jake never had. Together, they begin healing from their pasts—until a passionate baker named Alya enters their world with dreams of sweetness and success. In a quiet corner of the city, through barbells, buttercream, and broken hearts, three people discover that sometimes, the recipe for healing starts with a little laughter, a few reps… and a whole lot of cake.

The Mask Never Slips In a world where morality is blurred, Shiva navigates the dark underbelly of crime while concealing the unbearable weight of his own existence. Emotionally detached yet deeply wounded, he wears a mask of indifference, suppressing a lifetime of trauma that manifests as relentless physical pain. He is a master manipulator, a deceiver, and a survivor—yet, at his core, he is a man consumed by self-disgust. Despite his hatred for himself, three fragile reasons tether him to life: his love for a girl who barely acknowledges him, his unwavering loyalty to the abusive family that broke him, and the little brother he raised to be everything he could never become. If even one of these reasons crumbles, so will he. As he maneuvers through the chaos of the crime world—both a participant and an outsider—Shiva finds himself drawn into a series of brutal conflicts, each forcing him to confront the contradictions within him. He claims to have no desire to kill, yet death follows in his shadow. He yearns to be understood, yet has perfected the art of deception. He wants to feel something—anything—but every emotion is buried beneath years of carefully constructed lies. When the past he’s tried so hard to bury resurfaces, Shiva’s carefully maintained facade begins to crack. Someone close to him is starting to see through the act. And as the weight of his suffering becomes impossible to contain, he is left with one question: Can he keep holding on, or is the mask he wears the only thing keeping him alive?

Meet Yozora, the charming student council president with a love that’s as intense as it is terrifying. He's got a sharp smile, a dangerous edge, and a love for Momo that makes stalking look like a hobby. When Momo, an ordinary girl trying to avoid drama, accidentally becomes the center of his obsessive attention, things spiral from sweet gestures to… creepy behavior. Yozora’s “love” is full of flowers, threats, and knives—but all in the name of passion, right? Whether he’s writing her name on every scrap of paper he can find, cornering her with a knife in a back alley, or showing up uninvited just to remind her who she belongs to, Yozora isn’t going to let anything—or anyone—stand between him and his perfect girl. But Momo? She’s just trying to survive. Between dodging his unpredictable moods, refusing his advances, and desperately trying to keep her sanity intact, Momo has no idea what she’s gotten herself into. Can she survive his “love,” or will she fall victim to his twisted affection? Find out in this dark romance comedy where obsession is the ultimate love language—and Momo’s just trying not to get stabbed in the process. Warning: This book contains humor, romance, and seriously unhinged behavior. Read at your own risk—Yozora may just win you over. Or else.

After humanity discovered how to open distorted zones on earth to stop the problems with growing population, they discover a solution with living in these so called 'habitable zones.' In return for different godlike abilities, people were given various ailments that could be considered curses. But these abilities became essential for life on a planet gone rogue Curses varied from a small body incapable of heavy tasks, to an insatiable desire for fighting. Not much is known about the ailment or these zones, except for the fact that each zone has the potential of being bigger than first meets the eye. Many years into the future, and the population got very diverse, humans were one of the infinite amounts of species inhabiting the planet known as earth. The world became a place that people could live freely. Until these zones begin getting out of hand.

A Fated Encounter for an unruly man and woman, changes the course of their lives

Lucy is a breathtakingly beautiful girl raised in a poor village by her cruel, manipulative aunt, koko, who teaches her that she is destined for greatness nothing less than becoming the Empress of chimneys, But to reach that throne, Lucy must leave behind everything she knows: her humble beginnings, her kindhearted childhood love Mark, and, perhaps most dangerously, her own morality. Guided by a dark prophecy and fueled by ambition, Lucy enters the imperial palace, where she must navigate palace intrigue, betrayal, ancient magic, and the dark god who promises her power in exchange for her soul. This is a story about the price of destiny and what happens when a girl begins to believe she deserves more than the world has given her.

Mati Cup is life, and it hasn't been the luckiest one. In his past life, when alien humans came to Earth, the entire human race was mostly sold into slavery. But unlike others, he was discovered to have the rare gift of Law Death, so he was given to the Sect of the Heavenly Demon as a lowly servant. With any outstanding gift, he, against odds, reached the Elder status in the sect 500,000 years later but was unable to ascend to the Primordial Realm because of the Heart Demon. At the end he died, but fate didn't leave him hanging. When he thought all had ended, he awakened back on Earth 150 years before the aliens arrived here with all the memories of this past along with some of its wealth. Let's follow his journey.

When a star dies, a single tear drop slips down from their face and into the earth. Sometimes it makes miracles happen and other times it leads to disasters beyond the mankind. Oh child, born to starlight and bundled under the bloody red sky. Are you a hero? or are you the villain meant to tear the world down?

Crown Prince Yun Chi chose as his consort the youngest daughter of the Hua Family, Hua Yan, and the news shattered the hearts of countless ladies in the Capital City. It was said: the Crown Prince could write poetry at three, compose essays at seven, debate with the greatest scholars at ten, shoot arrows with precision at twelve, oversee the examinations of all scholars at fifteen, and was regent by the time he was sixteen. He reached the pinnacle in letters, the extreme in martial arts, his looks were world-shaking, and his presence unrivaled. Hua Yan felt as though a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky, landing squarely on her head. From then on, was she to compete with the entire world for this man? -------------------- Yun Chi: Standing at the pinnacle of the Azure Clouds, he learned the art of balance, practiced the strategies of an emperor, envisioned the land and skies in his heart. Within the nine-layered royal palace, he could turn his hands to clouds and his palms to rain, holding sway over the court and the nation, trimming himself into a figure free from desire and henceforth unyielding. Hua Yan: She viewed herself as beneath the dust, with all her emotions and desires, disliking the Son of Heaven's court, preferring the ordinary alleys, treading on ten feet of soft red and experiencing all facets of life. She believed that nothing was better than green mountains and clear waters. "If you promise me a lifetime, I will accompany you for an eternity."

In a world where strength is the ultimate currency, Wayne, a weak and ridiculed warrior, is betrayed and left for dead by his own guild, the feared Dragon's Claw. But Wayne's fate takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious golden orb from space intervenes, imbuing him with powerful energy and a burning desire for revenge. As Wayne rises from the ashes, he sets his sights on destroying the Dragon's Claw guild and claiming the top spot in the realm. With his newfound powers, he must navigate treacherous landscapes, forge unexpected alliances, and confront his own demons to achieve his goal. Will Wayne's thirst for revenge consume him, or will he find a way to balance his ambition with his humanity? Can he overcome the odds and become the strongest warrior in the realm, or will his past weaknesses hold him back?

"Escalabus rev" were the final words of my grandmother. As she lay on her deathbed, her eyes were a myriad of colors like the rainbow. This scenario had been troubling me for a long while now until he found me in the bustling streets of Sif'ur, he introduced me to a bizarre world I never thought existed. A world filled with many hidden dangers, a world where the supernatural graces the lands, deities reign supreme, mortals are blessed or rather cursed with bizarre abilities called, The Konquerors pathways. My name is Timothy, and this is the story of how I altered the fates of everyone in the mortal planes, and a journey to uncover the reason why weavers of fate are so obsessed with me. "The stars are extremely sad tonight, as if they're wailing out to me. It's like a piece of me is lost within the stars, crying out. Every day, I sit like this, gazing at the stars with a sad smile... a lonely stargazer."

History will always lie. An inevitability that is etched in the memory of the world itself. The tides of war will always be set in stone yet floats and sways in the currents of time. Those who win over the garden shall see the world of a new age, different from the ones of gods and heroes. Those who nurture the garden should not fall prey to its beauty, lest they will be swallowed by its lies. In the land of Eddan, broken gods, fickle empires, and supernatural transgressions rule over the continent. In this twisted land, nothing is sacred—least of all the truth. Allendis the lowly mercenary did not think his fate could get any worse. He did not know what destiny has in store for him but he must find a way to survive the horrors of the world. Eddan is a place of the divine and the monstrous but filled with promise and unknowable truths. Survival is a must. Even if he has to help carve up the world into someone’s image. Adelaide the high princess of Belhal, have lived her life in service—to her empire, her bloodline and to her loved ones. But with the rise of unspeakable powers and ancient threats, she vows to do anything to protect her family and break the shackles of fear and the influence of forces beyond in order to usher in the Age of Man. Two paths—one forged by survival, the other by duty—are destined to collide. But in this Garden of Lies, they are not the only players who walk different paths.

Baal Peor (nickname Belphegor) is a devil and the Sin of Sloth, the weakest Sin. But Lucifer, the Sin of Pride, tells him that he needs to get off his ass. So he does, and decides to do something—and overtime he grows as a person.

Constellations of a Crush follows Maya, a college student who finds herself quietly captivated by her charming physics professor. Unable to voice her growing feelings, she turns to social media and her diary, where her unspoken admiration shines through in secret. As Maya navigates the delicate space between longing and silence, this heartfelt story explores the quiet, unspoken connections that can bloom into something more. Will she ever find the courage to speak her heart, or will her love remain as distant and untouchable as the stars?

Elara, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary gift, discovers a mysterious book that allows her to bring life to whatever she reads. However, this ability draws her into a world far darker and more complex than she ever imagined—the Masked Court, a realm where the line between reality and fiction is blurred. As she ventures deeper into the Court, Elara uncovers hidden truths about her powers, the ancient origins of the Court, and the masks that bind its inhabitants. In this world, Elara encounters three enigmatic men, one of whom is the villain, while the others hold secrets to her past and the true purpose of the Court. As her journey unfolds, Elara must confront the origins of her ability as the Inkbearer—a being capable of reshaping reality with the power of words. But each choice she makes costs a piece of her identity, and soon, she faces the ultimate question: Will she lose herself in the Court's games or fight to reclaim her destiny and uncover the truth behind the masks? Themes: Power of words, identity, sacrifice, truth vs. illusion, fate vs. free will.

Sam never asked to move into a crumbling house on the edge of nowhere. He definitely didn’t ask to share it with a ghost family — or to discover that it sits on a rift between the human world and something much worse. Now haunted halls, territorial spirits, and reality-warping intrusions are part of his daily routine. Worse? He’s starting to see things no living person should… and it turns out the dead aren’t the only ones watching him.

The game had begun, Players rose from within, Monsters and dungeon spawned, and the system is taking control. Can humanity survive it's final disaster and reach the finally and achieve the Good Ending? The main character Liam is a frail and twig shaped and a college dropout student. But when the system Asked his to be a player, He without a second thought accept. can he survive till the end?