The Duchess With An Empty Soul

Rex was an ordinary salaryman, resigned to a dull life of monotony in a towering megacity. But his world shatters when he's conscripted by Nexum Dynamics, a ruthless megacorporation, and thrust into a brutal war for a barren, alien world. The planet holds unimaginable riches, but it’s also swarming with the Krhyssari, an insectoid race that dominates the surface with their hive-mind precision and relentless aggression. Amid the carnage, Rex had an extraordinary encounter with Cleo, an ancient AI, a survivor of a long-extinct civilization. Cleo isn't just an artificial intelligence; she’s a consciousness imbued with memories of her people's interstellar empire and equipped with advanced bio-nanotechnology. Offering Rex a new purpose and unmatched power, she transforms his fragile human body into a hybrid of living metal and flesh, making him the ultimate weapon. But Cleo is more than a tool of war. As she journeys alongside Rex, her cold, logical algorithms evolve, shaped by his humanity. Together, they form a bond that transcends the boundaries of man and machine, discovering love in the midst of chaos. As Rex and Cleo fight for survival, they uncover a shared ambition, to rise as intergalactic overlords, uniting or conquering the galaxy. New chapters everyday at 13 p.m. [GMT+8 time]

a calamity once shook the earth and made it seem like extinction of all was certain however amidst the ashes of destruction the earth sudden awakened a latent power which seeped out from its core, transforming the earth and it's inhabitants and granting humans miraculous powers called ABILITIES which were powered by the energy which humans had evolved to harness. plants and animals on the other hand continuously evolved into terrifying beasts with slight semblance to their weaker predecessors. Now, over 3000 years later a mysterious young boy surrounded by strange circumstances,a past shrouded in mystery , and an unusual aura surrounding him finds himself with a mysterious system and in the prestigious sentinel military academy now with a new unknown ally in the form of the system Zen is on a mission for so much more than he knows. will he succeed? especially with literal and figurative ghosts from his past coming back to haunt them and pieces of their mysterious past coming to haunt him? ( wait did i say "them" and "their"? oops spoilers!) [important message] okay so the novel starts out a bit slow with little to no action scenes and more about providing info on the world and the MC Also,truth is i was confused about what to put as a warning notice or whether to put one at all because although the novel might contain some salty language there's really nothing too extreme. also I'd like to guarantee that there are no smut scenes. there might be some times when it almost happens or it did and I might not just go into it in detail or skip it altogether. plus there might be some times with extreme gore and torture both physical and psychological (mostly psychological) especially considering I want who as far as you know is the MC and most characters surrounding him to be as heartless as possible , and I want it to be clear that the MC is by no means a good person and won't hesitate to do some morally questionable stuff to achieve his goals,although not without reason. one last thing is that at first it might seem like I'm trying to make him powerful from the start for no reason but it's mostly due to specific circumstances. okay bye!

The world was once a peaceful place. Different species live in their own worlds having their own mythical stories of the kinds they had never met before. But what if one day, the creatures you thought were just a myth existed... and they're right in front of you? What do you think? Are they good? Are they bad? "You're wrong mother, they're neither good nor bad... They're devils... And the devils are bound to be thrown into the deepest depths of hell. "

This is an R18 story that will definitely send a shiver down your spine with its intense mix of love and romance. Bianca has a vivid dream about a passionate encounter with her soon-to-be boss on the morning of her interview. But when her alarm wakes her up, she's quickly snapped back into reality, rushing to get to the interview on time. Upon arriving at Schuyler Enterprises and meeting Ken Schuyler in person, Bianca is stunned to see that he looks exactly like the man from her dream. During the interview, she tries her best to hide her reaction to his irresistible looks, all while struggling to shake the images of her dream from her mind. As things unfold, the interview is moved to Ken's home that night, where Bianca passes with flying colors and earns the trust of Ken’s twin boys. To her surprise, Ken tells her to move in the very next day. But when Bianca starts packing, she makes a shocking discovery—her incredibly handsome boss, Ken, is already engaged! Want to know how things turn out for Bianca and her secret crush? Read and follow me to find out more! Expect: STEAMY SCENES? You bet! DRAMA? Oh yes! Horror? Not at all! DAILY UPDATES will depend on how much support I get from you! Enjoy!!!

Earth has been visited by the Embryeniel records, so the world and its habitants are pushed towards the path of evolution. Strange monsters only made up by imagination appeared everywhere and the world changed into a situation of either survival or death. Jon is a normal student in Palflic university, all he thought about was finishing his school safely and is faced with possibility of been abandoned by his parents, however little did he know about himself and what the world had in-store for him. Other worlds and universes, clans and sects, people and monsters stand in his way, will he prevail or succumb to the desires of others. . . . . .

Synopsis: Born into a doomed world, he was abandoned before he had any memories of his parents. Tobi, after enduring a childhood full of sadness and pain, lost all feeling before he even realized it. He decided to commit suicide before reaching adulthood. However, the moment he jumped into a hole of infinite darkness, his imaginary friend stopped him. Confused about what had happened, he was about to ask his questions to the only person next to him, but he lost consciousness and woke up in his room, alone with only the sound of his own heartbeat. Tobi tries to uncover what happened, but is he ready to face the truth about himself and the world?

A normal day is suddenly turned on its head when a single voice utters those fateful words into the minds of every single soul on the planet. [Assessment Complete. Activating Mutagen, Please Standby….] It was after those words that every single man, woman and child was granted the opportunity to gain fantastical abilities in the name of evolution. Not even the plants or animals were spared by the words of this mysterious voice. Yet not everyone got what they hoped for. Some developed no powers at all, their bodies not yet ready for the process. Others, were simply too frail to handle it. Mutating into horrific creatures, nightmares made real. Seth Quinn, a slightly below average IT worker, developed a unique ability. The Puppeteers Threads. Will he and those he loves survive in this hellish new world? Will his new ability lead him to a life of greatness he always dreamed of? Could he become a Master of Puppets? ----------------------------------------------------- Hello there, this book came after reading many of the others on here. I found that there were many things I wished they explored or genres that had more entries in them. So instead of waiting for them to be made, I decided to do it myself and free my trapped creativity. I hope you enjoy it. This is currently being written in the free time I have beside a job with a tricky schedule. I am trying to keep to a schedule of doing 4 - 5 chapters a week at minimum but will do more if i can. To make up for it I will try making the chapters between 1200 - 1400 words on average, to give you a little more to read, again sometimes even more. I hope one day I will be able to work on this more and deliver more chapters and future novels. Warnings for graphic descriptions of death and injury. There will be bloodshed. You have been warned.

Her soul is his to claim, her heart is hers to protect. Marcella Valemont is the alluring but resentful, selfish and ambitious daughter of the head priest. Forced into a cold marriage with the blackbellied Duke Berith, she longed for power and would stop at nothing to claim the crown—even if it meant seducing the incorruptible Crown Prince Lucian and tearing down the empire’s most virtuous house. She ruthlessly parleys her charm and cunning into becoming the Queen. But, power came with a price. Her ruthless schemes led to betrayal, rebellion, and ruin- an empire on its knees, a virtuous king destroyed, and a rebellion led by the man she discarded. Desperate and full of regret, she barters her life with the Duke to save Lucian. In an interesting turn of events, she gets to go back in time to fix her wrongs, save the man who was ruined because of her and hopefully stop the bloodthirsty rebel Duke Berith. She finds herself reborn as her 18-year-old self with a chance for a do-over. She vows to do better this time, to steer clear of the bastions of power and the malevolent Berith. Secrets long buried begin to surface, and Marcella discovers that her former husband is far more than he seems—a man cloaked in darkness, harboring a purpose that threatens everything she holds dear. They say second chances come with thorns and to fix the past, Marcela must trust the devil who destroyed it.

A beautiful story of two girls who have lost themselves want true love....... Will they get their true love or it might remain just a dream?...... Get to know in upcoming chapters.... Thank You

Emerald Greene, a teacher with a broken heart, is rescued from drowning by a mysterious man. They start a no-strings-attached fling, but Emerald's world turns upside down when she discovers he’s the father of one of her students. Torn between being a mistress or letting him go, Emerald faces a choice that’s even harder when she realizes she needs him for revenge against her ex. Will she stay for love or leverage?

He was not a human since no human is aware of himself even before his birth. He has no blood and no heart, but emotions? He does have feelings, but can he express them? Why was he called a Devil's Spawn at his birth? Why did they cut away his arms and a leg? Why did no one ever visit him for years? And why does this emptiness... feels so... just so familiar? Why does the Void feel so... full? Who is he? Or rather... What is he? Countless questions—all left unanswered. This is Ozul Ashfall's Adventure to comprehend his own existence. ______________________________________ Disclaimer: I do not own this cover, and if you are the owner and want me to take it down, please contact me on the discord server: discord.gg/RVBHh4rTJJ

What will you do if you, as an heiress of a mafia organization in this modern world, suddenly jump into another dimension? Historical era? The worst in this world is when a girl needs to be girlish, polite, wearing a dress with thick layers, and too traditional for her liking! But, of course, she will ruled this world, too, right? *Reminder: English is not writer main language so read at your own risk. ~~~~~~~~~ ::VOLUME 1 : WHERE IS THIS WORLD?:: => Ariana Rose Conrad, heiress of Mafia from Black Eagle Organization in modern world suddenly jump into another dimension which totally different than the world that she know. ::VOLUME 2 : MARRY THE ENEMY:: => New life of Ariana as a Duchess. She also began to focusing on her mafia organization here. Her first case to investigate regarding the disease suffered by her mother-in-law. Love also started to blossom between her and her husband but something like this definitely not that easy as they started as enemies. After a big event, Ariana decided to leave the Silver Palace and divorce. ::VOLUME 3 : THE STRUGGLE OF LOVE:: => The Duke does not want to give up and keep on searching for his wife desperately even if she already left him. Reunite at some point but Ariana refused to coming back. Things getting complicated after Zayn collapsed, making Ariana have to make another big decision in her life. ::VOLUME 4 : THE FAMILY:: => The Basileious and the Conrad are now in a tense state after what Ariana said to the King, her own father. The empire also is in uproar because of that. People opinion is now divided into both of the household. ~~~~~~~~~~

In a world ravaged by a mysterious curse known as the Shackle Spell, humanity is plagued by an otherworldly force that abducts the infected and replaces them with monstrous creatures known as the Defiled. Levi, a young slum dweller, is among the afflicted. Deemed a hopeless case, he is prepared for the inevitable. Yet, Levi refuses to accept his fate. With unyielding determination, Levi declares, "I shall survive and I shall break all your shackles placed, including the Shackle Spell itself." Thus begins his perilous journey to defy the odds and shatter the very fabric of the Shackle Spell.

My name is Kuro—no surname, no family, just a graduate student haunted by a dark past. I swore to leave it all behind, to move forward, no matter how heavy the weight of my memories. Our story began during a campus trip by bus. What was supposed to be an ordinary journey turned into a nightmare. We survived the crash, but survival came with a price. A woman, someone from my past who should have been dead, appeared. I thought I’d left those shadows behind, but she proved me wrong, taking her revenge on everyone in sight. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a completely white room, surrounded by my classmates. Relief washed over us at first, thinking we had somehow survived again. But the truth was cruel—we were dead. Then, a goddess appeared. She offered us a new chance—a chance to live in a world of swords and magic. A world where strength and bonds mattered, and where I could finally discover what it meant to have a real family. This is the story of my second life. My journey to overcome the scars of my past and forge a future worth living for. Our adventure begins now.

After a near-fatal fall, Donni discovers the existence of the "Nine Yards," a hidden world beneath the Earth, where he journeys to recover his stolen soul. Along the way, he forms a crew of individuals with dark pasts similar to his own, each with their own motivations and secrets. As they navigate this perilous underworld, they must confront not only monsters and rival factions but also the haunting truth about this world, their souls and destinies.

*Sigh* "I need help.." - Damu *The MC is Damu. He's 5'4 at the moment. Is a cute petty little goblin.*

Ten years ago, twenty-six prodigious heroes were summoned from another world to defeat the Demon Lord, a battle they won, cementing their status as legends. However, their victory came at a cost-Elianor, one of their own, was mysteriously murdered. Distrust and grief tore them apart, and the once-united group disbanded, each hero walking a separate path, leaving the past buried. Now, a decade later, a dark prophecy looms once again. The world calls for its heroes, but they are no longer the same. Shin Hiiro, an average mage and former companion, is sent to reunite the fractured group. As he tracks down each hero, he finds that time and tragedy have changed them-some have embraced power, others have vanished into obscurity, and a few harbor dangerous secrets. With every hero he encounters, Shin begins to unravel the truth behind Elianor's murder. Old friendships are tested, and loyalties blur as Shin realizes that the heroes who once saved the world might now be its greatest threat.

"Jack finds himself trapped in his ex-girlfriend’s dark, twisted favorite novel, knight—a world teetering on the brink of ruin. As he navigates the treacherous lands, cryptic prophecies, and enigmatic characters, Jack must uncover the secrets buried within the story to rewrite its grim fate. With every step, the shadow of the novel's apocalyptic ending looms closer, forcing him to face a chilling question: is he the key to saving this world—or the catalyst for its destruction?" this story also will be published on Royalroad.

This is all the love one can have, and this is all the shadow that prevent one to have it. This book will be grandiose or nothing.

Wolf Anderson, a teenage girl with fluffy grey hair and bright purple eyes that only stare at her goal of freedom for all, sets out to achieve just that. With her close friends, she is thrusted into a Universe filled with scales unimaginable and opponents even larger. Filled with determination and the drive to change the way things are, she stops at nothing to achieve her goal of setting the Universe free of the restrictive grasp of the Council and become the Prime Councilor.

Due to excessive chattering and criticizing in a discussion forum, I suddenly became Duchess Cathleen—the most tormented character in the novel "The Protagonist Is A Villain." Even worse, I found myself in the story at the point where Cathleen’s relationship with her husband, Cedric, was on the brink of collapse. It was the moment when Cathleen kept forcing her husband to divorce her. As someone who knows what will happen to Cathleen after the divorce—death, of course—I must avoid the separation at all costs. Therefore, let’s try to build a good relationship with my husband. But there’s a problem I have to face head-on. I’M COMPLETELY UNACCUSTOMED TO HAVING A HUSBAND. “How’s the food?” I asked enthusiastically. “Huh?” Cedric looked confused by my behavior. “Yeah?” I was equally confused by his reaction.

"I will change my fate. Nobody can ever bully me again!" Kallie found herself inside the body of Kiara, a gorgeous duchess. She's frail and trapped in a loveless marriage with a heartless duke. Kiara's life has been filled with betrayal, misery, and loneliness. How will she establish her worth as a duchess and wife? Will she be able to save her marriage from breaking apart? Enrico was in love with his wife's stepsister. He doesn't love her and is ready to divorce her. One day, his duchess transformed into a fMarquessess, formidable woman. Her kisses had ignited a passion within him that he had never known existed. Is he falling for his bold wife? What sort of nightmares awaits for two hearts connected by a broken ring? Can love blossom in the midst of secrets and lies? Dive into this book written by two and get an experience like never before.

Adrian Hudel has always been the invisible son in the Hu family, overshadowed by his elder brother Wryn, who was groomed to inherit the family business. Adrian’s only solace lies in his passion for painting, a dream he clings to amidst the cold indifference of his father, Wuner Hudel. But when Wryn abandons the family overnight, fleeing from an arranged marriage to the richest man in the country, Ethan Levistis, Adrian’s life takes a devastating turn. --- The cover is mine. The cover is of MC-Adrian Hudel. Free to collect. BL Story.

In the shadowy realm of magic and destiny, there exists a tale that defies all conventional understanding - the story of Aeburt, a young man once branded as the most worthless, most idiotic individual in the magical world. What can a soul truly purchase when bartered to a demon? Is it: Breathtaking beauty? Raw, unbridled power? Immeasurable wealth? Absolute dominion? Or something far more complex and mysterious? Imagine a world where a single soul trade could transform the very fabric of existence. Aeburt, once considered utterly talentless, makes a pact that would shake the foundations of reality itself. Miraculously, the most extraordinary beings begin to gravitate towards him: A mesmerizing Medusa Queen, whose gaze could petrify entire armies The continent's most infamous first traitor A dark genius of magic whose very name made kingdoms tremble These legendary figures - each powerful beyond mortal comprehension - inexplicably find themselves drawn into the orbit of this once-dismissed "waste" of a human. The question burns like wildfire: Can such a person still be called a "waste"? This is not merely a story of revenge or power. It is an epic of transformation, of a nobody ascending to become the ultimate somebody. A tale that challenges everything humanity believes about potential, destiny, and the true price of ambition. When Aeburt sold his soul, he didn't just acquire power - he unleashed a force that would rewrite the very laws of magic and fate. The Soul Trade begins. A legend is born. The world will never be the same.

When operative Smith is dispatched to retrieve the fabled Golden Eye, he uncovers a hidden world of ancient secrets and deadly adversaries.

This is a story about a guy named Lucas. He is twenty three years of age. He lives in a messy apartment that he hardly cleans. His mother died 3 years ago off illness and he never knew he's father he works at a pet shop and he does spare jobs on his iff days to keep up with his rent. Lucas never bothers to hang out with friends and always wants to be alone. One night Lucas came from work, exhausted he opened up a beer sat on his sofa and ate some pizza. Right after that he went to bed, and soon he was fast asleep. Not knowing that his whole life about to change.

In a parallel world similar to Earth, a bodyguard of a powerful gangster dies in a tragic accident, only to find himself mysteriously inhabiting the body of a woman named Qi Lan. However, this new body comes with a deadly incurable disease that threatens his very existence. With the help of a unique skill system known as the Devouring Skilled System, ( like fourth dimension being ) "First, he must fulfill Qi Lan's wish, and second, he must redeem his past actions with the victims who have reincarnated in the same world."

In a multiverse plagued by decay, where power is currency and morality is a luxury few can afford, a cunning soul merchant carves his path to ultimate ascension. With the ability to harvest and trade souls, he crafts contracts that grant others their deepest desires—at a cost that only he understands. Driven by an unrelenting ambition to become an Eidolon, a supreme being who can rewrite the laws of existence, he traverses dying worlds, manipulating heroes, rulers, and even gods. Yet, when he encounters a soul so pure it defies the corruption of the multiverse, doubt begins to creep into his otherwise impenetrable resolve. Is this purity a sign of his own humanity lingering beneath his ruthless exterior, or merely another obstacle in his quest for power? In a tale of deception, ambition, and the ultimate cost of dominance, watch as he navigates treacherous rivalries, deadly bargains, and the looming question: What price is too great to pay for absolute power?

After an eventful night, Alyssa Williams finds herself forced to live in a world where everything that seemed to be a myth turned out to be reality. A world where she clearly doesn't belong. However, she has a goal and plan to achieve it. Alyssa will then have to try to learn about this world without raising any suspicions to survive in this hostile place while trying to get close to a certain young man.

Trust may appear to be nothing more than a word, but once it has been broken, they will never be able to fix it again, no matter how hard we try. What are the consequences that would occur if the person we have placed the most trust in throughout our lives turned against us and became the reason for our downfall? During our lifetimes, would we ever be able to forgive them, and would we ever be able to trust anyone else again without hesitation? There are two distinct personalities, Maya Irons and Everly Stone, who happen to be going through the same circumstances and experiencing the same consequences at the same time, but they are doing so in two different locations. Maya is a vulnerable young lady who has a warm heart, whereas Everly is a powerful young lady who has a cold heart. When they were each other's souls in different bodies, their lives took an unexpected turn. This was the beginning of the unexpected turn that their lives took. What were the consequences that would follow when they both became aware of it? Will they accept their fate and move on or will they both fight for their own souls? He was a young and dynamic billionaire with a cold heart who worked his way up the ladders of success and eventually reached the top of the business world. His name was Zephyr Magnus. He became entangled with Maya, which ultimately resulted in their matrimonial union, in addition to amassing an adversary's pages through his business success. Asher Shadow, in order to fulfill his responsibility while on a covert mission, must execute some steps. During this time, he would be astounded by Everly Stone's transformation and fall in love with her. They both tie the knot after falling in love with each other. Nonetheless, they are forced to endure some unfavorable circumstances that expose the depths of some secrets that have been concealed for over two decades and profoundly shatter them. Along their respective paths to self-discovery, both couples experience numerous ups and downs. Will they both succeed in surmounting the challenges and immortalizing their love story, or will they be forced to diverge paths? What are the hidden secrets? Join me as I explore the journey of Billionaire Love With Switched Soul to learn more about their journey.