A Cup Of Hricks

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.

Après cinq ans, Ning Xi est revenue à l'endroit qui l'avait repoussée — chez elle. Avec une sœur qui a monté ses parents contre elle et a poussé son amour d'enfance à la trahir, les chances semblaient grises. Cependant, cinq ans à l'étranger l'avaient changée, et elle est revenue chez elle pour réaliser son rêve d'enfant de devenir actrice. Malgré sa sœur malveillante toujours prête à lui nuire, les rôles vont s'inverser. Un jour, après être tombée dans un des complots de sa sœur, elle sauve un enfant adorable et se retrouve à rester chez lui pour l'aider à sortir de sa coquille. Petit à petit, son père Lu Tingxiao commence à tomber amoureux d'elle. C'était avant qu'ils ne réalisent à quel point leurs vies avaient été entrelacées tout ce temps à leur insu.

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

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.

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.

Lin Xu, a fierce and independent thirty-year-old businesswoman, had only one wish in life, children of her own. But fate was cruel. The day she found out she was barren, she drowned her sorrow in alcohol, slipped down the stairs, and died. But death wasn’t the end. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the body of another Lin Xu a minor character from a popular TV drama in her town. This Lin Xu was a pitiful woman who died tragically at the hands of her cruel in-laws. Her three children were left to suffer alone until her missing husband returned years later, only to find her long gone. But this time, things would be different. This Lin Xu wasn’t weak, and she wasn’t going to die so easily. She had lived alone as an orphan, built herself into a force to be reckoned with, and now she had a second chance not just to live, but to raise her children on her own terms. Forget the in-laws. Forget the husband. She would rise again, build an empire, and give her children the life they deserved. --- Excerpt "Young Master, Miss Lin has just opened a massive bun shop." "Really? Buy everything. Leave not even a crumb." "Young Master Mo, Miss Lin returned all the coins and houses you sent her." "She did? Then send triple the amount and throw in a farm while you’re at it." "Young Master Mo, Miss Lin and the children were bullied by your uncle and aunt." "Oh? Send fifty men to smash their home. Make sure not a brick is left standing." "Young Master, Miss Lin is laughing and talking with that fisherman Gu." "Is that so? Seal off the entire coast. Buy every net, every boat, and every hook. Let’s see him fish in the desert." "And tell Miss Lin… if she dares smile at another man, I’ll show her what it really means to challenge the General of the Guan Empire." "If I can’t have her heart, then no man will." --- Genre: Historical Time-Travel Drama Romance: Slow Burn Note: Book cover not mine.

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.

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?

"Thiago Ferreira: Road to Glory – World Cup Arc" is the story of a 19-year-old Portuguese young man, a rising star in the world of football. From Aston Villa in England to the Portuguese national team, Thiago dreams of achieving what his country has never done before — winning the World Cup. After years of dominance and brilliance on the field, he now faces personal, national, and athletic challenges. In the World Cup Arc, Thiago will be tested not only by his skills but also by his faith, determination, and sense of responsibility toward his people and his country’s footballing legacy. From crucial warm-up matches to decisive encounters in the tournament, the tension grows between personal ambition and national duty, revealing what it truly means to be a hero in the eyes of millions. Will Thiago lead his country to glory, or will the pressure of the tournament unveil deeper truths within himself? A thrilling journey of challenges and sacrifice begins here.

The roar of the crowd was a living, breathing entity, pulsating with energy as thousands of fans screamed, chanted, and waved their lightsticks in perfect unison. It was a kaleidoscope of neon colors, each representing a different member of the idol group standing center stage. The air vibrated with anticipation and fervor, a collective heartbeat synced to the rhythm of the music about to begin. Behind the stage, in the narrow corridors that snaked like veins through the massive concert arena, tension buzzed like an electric current. May, the leader of the sensational K-pop group Eclipse, took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. The weight of the moment pressed down on him, as it always did before a performance. The world outside saw the flawless veneer—the charismatic smiles, the effortless dance moves, the perfect harmony. But inside, May felt the relentless pressure of being an idol: the late-night practices, the public scrutiny, the sacrifices. She glanced at his bandmates, each absorbed in their pre-show rituals. Esfar was stretching, his limber form bending and twisting with feline grace. Artemis adjusted her earpiece, her lips moving silently as she rehearsed her lines. Lilac, the youngest, clutched a lucky charm given to her by a fan, her wide eyes filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. And then there was Flancito, the enigmatic one, who sat in a corner, lost in thought, his face a mask of cool indifference.Starline,the cheerful one knew that tonight was more than just another concert. It was a turning point. The industry had changed dramatically over the years, and staying relevant meant constant evolution. Eclipse had risen to stardom quickly, their debut catapulting them to the top of the charts. But fame was a double-edged sword, and maintaining it required not only talent but also an iron will and unyielding dedication.

Luxury, comfort, great wealth, respect, honor, and security—these are the promises made to any child of royal blood. Every member of the Fermielis bloodline enjoys these privileges… except for one.  Despite his royal lineage, Prince Cleus Dominique von Fermielis was left destitute, deprived of even his basic needs. He endured severe and unjust treatment from the palace servants, and the concubines of his father, the emperor, regarded him with disdainful contempt, as one might regard an insignificant pest.  He was nothing, until one fateful day, he met a mage... An encounter that would alter the course of his life forever.