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After dying in an accident with his little sister, Kenji wakes up in the body of the young duke, a powerful but widely despised official in the Camelot Empire. Everyone sees him as a cunning traitor who manipulated the young Empress's rise to power. But he just want to survive. The story follows Kenji as he navigates dangerous court politics while trying to shed his predecessor's villainous reputation. Though the emoress suspect and resent him, she can't eliminate him without risking her own position against rival factions.

In the world of Lumen, a land of diverse luminants and warring factions beset by monstrous threats, a daring trio sets out to uncover its secrets. Kounéli Atsáli, Velvet Isabella, and Leonardo Zeshi are explorers driven by curiosity and a shared desire to unite the fragmented world. As they journey through perilous territories and confront ancient evils, their bond is tested, revealing hidden truths about themselves and the light and darkness that shape Lumen's fate.

Lena Carter is a quiet, introverted high school junior in India who has always felt invisible—but one day, she actually disappears. She soon learns that she belongs to a hidden world of people like her, those who can vanish from reality itself. But her newfound ability makes her a target. A secretive group called The Watchers believes Lena is dangerous, an anomaly that must be controlled or eliminated. Meanwhile, The Vanished, a rogue faction, claims she is one of them—a powerful being who could change the balance of their hidden world. Torn between fear and curiosity, Lena is thrust into a world of secrecy, deception, and power struggles. As she navigates high school life while uncovering the truth about her past, she is drawn into a dangerous game where trust is a luxury and love is a risk. But with enemies closing in and her own powers evolving in ways she cannot control, Lena must decide: Will she remain hidden, or will she step into the light and face the truth?

Deep within an ancient forest shrouded in myths and secrets, five old werewolf clans have ruled their territories for centuries—bound by a single ancient pact: "No blood shall be spilled under the eclipse." But as the lunar eclipse draws near, that fragile peace crumbles. Once united, the clans now turn on each other, filled with suspicion, betrayal, and the hunger to dominate. Ambition slowly eats away at every faction. After the Umbra Clan is betrayed and its leader murdered, Theron Nyx—the rightful heir—is exiled and branded a traitor. For years, he survives in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to return. Now, with the eclipse approaching, he rises to reclaim what is his. But the world he left behind has changed. His adoptive brother now rules the Umbra Clan with an iron fist and has allied with the Vareth Clan—the most ruthless faction, determined to seize control of them all. Meanwhile, the Noctari Clan, long thought to be extinct, emerges from the darkness wielding a cursed power that could tip the balance of the world. The Zevra Clan is fractured by internal strife, and the once-neutral Duskbane Clan has begun playing their own game—watching from the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Amidst the chaos, Lysandra Draven—a blood witch born of both human and lycan descent—possesses a rare power that makes her the key to an ancient prophecy. A prophecy that could either save or doom the werewolf kind. Hunted, manipulated, and fought over by rival factions, Lysandra must decide where she stands—or perhaps, she has her own plans that no one sees coming. Political intrigue, forbidden desires, and brutal warfare shatter the old order. Alliances are forged in bed and broken on the battlefield. Love and passion intertwine with blood and betrayal. And when the total eclipse arrives, the world of the wolves will never be the same. In this game of power, no one is truly innocent. Because in Eclipse of the Wolves, the strongest aren’t the fiercest—but who is smart enough to take the opportunity.

Angel Hughes, a seemingly ordinary teenager, finds his life irrevocably altered in a single, horrifying moment. Subjected to a cruel prank by local bullies, Angel is forced to consume a vial of crimson liquid, unknowingly the last remaining drops of blood from the legendary and long-deceased Vampire Lord, Cain. This act, meant to humiliate, instead ignites a dormant power within Angel, transforming him into an unwilling heir to Cain's formidable legacy. Suddenly imbued with the strength, speed, and thirst of a vampire, Angel is thrust into a hidden world of ancient rivalries and deadly secrets. He must navigate the treacherous landscape of vampire society, where factions vie for power and whispers of Cain's return stir fear and ambition in equal measure. Hunted by both those who seek to exploit his newfound abilities and those who fear the resurgence of Cain's power, Angel finds himself caught in the crossfire of age-old conflicts. The ruthless Hunter Faction, dedicated to eradicating all vampires, sees him as an abomination. The primal Wolf Faction, werewolves with their own complex history with vampires, eye him with suspicion and a predatory interest. And the enigmatic Mage Faction, wielders of arcane arts, recognize the potential power within him, but their motives remain shrouded in mystery. Angel struggles to control his burgeoning vampiric instincts and maintain his humanity. He faces a relentless gauntlet of challenges: mastering his powers, understanding the nature of the curse that felled Cain, and surviving the machinations of these powerful factions who see him as either a threat or a tool. As Angel delves deeper into the vampire world, he discovers that Cain's legacy is more than just power; it's a curse, a responsibility, and a target. He must confront not only the external forces that seek to destroy him, but also the darkness that threatens to consume him from within. Will Angel forge alliances with any of these dangerous factions? Will he succumb to the monstrous nature of his inheritance, or will he forge his own path, defying the expectations of a legacy he never asked for and facing the opposing forces that threaten to destroy him?

In a world of warring sects and ancient secrets, Lin Wufeng—a swordsman fractured by six warring souls within him—becomes the unlikely key to a legendary manual that could unravel the martial world. Haunted by personalities ranging from a bloodthirsty killer to a childlike innocent, Lin must navigate treacherous alliances with the Celestial Strategy Pavilion, Netherworld Sect, and other factions while battling his own mind. Each personality holds a fragment of his tragic past...and a deadly skill that could save or doom them all.

Elias Kael thought his life as a chef would be simple—until the day he bonded with a mysterious shard and awakened the power of the Sharder System. Now, with an eccentric companion named Dot, Elias is thrust into a world where Shard Bearers are hunted, their powers coveted by hidden factions. With his forgotten past resurfacing and deadly enemies closing in, Elias must unlock his true potential, master his growing abilities, and uncover the secret behind the shards before it’s too late. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes—he isn’t just another Sharder. He might be the key to everything.

Born as a lowly goblin, Leav refused to accept fate’s cruelty. Through sheer will and tactical brilliance, he clawed his way up—evolving, battling, and commanding monsters who once saw him as nothing. But power comes at a cost. As war rages and enemies lurk in shadows, Leav faces betrayal, brutal losses, and the cold truth—strength alone won’t forge a kingdom. With ancient magic resurfacing and rival factions closing in, can he rise above mere survival and claim true dominion? In a world where the strong rule and the weak perish, Leav must choose: remain a pawn or become a king.

The world changed with The Split. Lands vanished, replaced by unknown territories filled with untamed creatures the world has never seen, powerful relics, and dangers beyond comprehension. Governments, factions, and mercenaries fight for control, each seeking power, knowledge, or survival. Theo never cared about any of that. He just wanted to get by. But when his ability awakens, everything changes. His power isn’t something the world has seen before. It isn’t just strength or speed; it’s something deeper.The more he pushes himself, the more he realizes he’s barely scratching the surface of what he can become. Now, hunted by those who fear the unknown and sought after by factions that see his potential, Theo must learn to control his power. With enemies on all sides and a world teetering on the edge of something far greater than anyone realizes, he has a choice: remain a pawn in the struggle for dominance—or carve his own path to power. In a world where strength rules, will Theo rise… or be consumed?

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

King Ronan Dain is a legend. Having conquered and united the seven warring kingdoms, he now rules from the grand capital, both loved and feared as the man who ended centuries of bloodshed. But peace is fragile, and his council pressures him to take a wife to secure his reign. Reluctantly, he agrees to host a grand ball, inviting noblewomen from across the realms. Among the dazzling guests, one woman captures his attention instantly—Selene, a gorgeous beauty with emerald eyes that seem to pierce his soul. But Selene is no ordinary guest. She is an assassin, trained to kill the king who destroyed her homeland. Sent by a secret faction that seeks to destroy his empire, she has only one mission: earn his trust, get close enough, and Kill him. But the closer she gets, the harder it becomes to carry out the kill. For the ruthless warlord she expected is not the monster she was taught hate. Her own heart betrays her. Kill the king and avenge her people. Or protect the man she was sent to destroy. Either way, she might not make it out alive.

A gamer from the real world accidentally gets transported to the continent of Calradia after a night of drinking. After working as a mercenary for various factions and serving different lords, he decides to pledge loyalty to the Southern Empire. Through his efforts, he rises to the rank of Marshal, leading the Southern Empire to countless victories, expanding its territory, and earning great fame. Though he initially intends to remain loyal and abandons thoughts of founding his own kingdom, he soon finds himself trapped in a web of political intrigue and power struggles...

In a world where the strong reign and the weak perish, Azrael was never meant to survive. Born into nothing, hunted by forces beyond his understanding, he has spent his life running—from his past, from his enemies, and from an inevitable fate lurking in the shadows. But when an enigmatic system binds itself to his soul, everything changes. ☠ Complete the missions. Grow stronger. Or face the unknown penalties. ☠ This isn’t a gift. It’s a gamble. Every failure has consequences. Some take away his strength. Some take away his freedom. And some... take away his life. Now, trapped in a brutal world teeming with nightmarish creatures, warring factions, and hidden truths, Azrael must defy the system itself—before it consumes him. ⚔ Monsters lurk in the abyss. ⚔ Factions wage war for power. ⚔ A forgotten truth waits to be unearthed. To ascend, he must embrace the shadows. To survive, he must defy the system. To rule, he must carve his name into the darkness. [A Dark Fantasy | Level-Up System | High Stakes Survival].

After becoming #1 in the world after playing a grand strategy game as the most difficult faction on immortal level difficulty, MC receives an invitation to compete in an even more challenging game which takes the MC into the world of the game itself, but as it's weakest lord who will die two days later that appears only as a cutscene in the tutorial as first of many deaths to rock the continent until only one survives to proclaim a new eternal empire. Can the MC use his game knowledge to successfully survive his impending doom, and rise from the ashes to reclaim the glory he'd won before?

After a millennium of strife between the Demonic Cult led by the Heavenly Demon, and the Righteous Faction led by the Heavenly Murim Alliance, something once thought impossible occurred. The newly appointed leader of the Demonic Cult, the Heavenly Demon, asked for peace. Now twenty years later, a generation of children on the Central Plains grew up only ever hearing of the bloody battles between the Demonic Cult and the Righteous Faction in scary bedtime stories told by their parents. .... Han Xiao Mo was known for being the good-for-nothing Third Young Master and son of the Heavenly Murim Alliance Leader. Nevertheless, he was content with living his life as carefree as he wanted regardless of what the outside world thinks of him, however, that all changed when his father and older brother suddenly informed him that he was going to get married. But what was worse for him was that his fiancée was the daughter of the Leader of the Demonic Cult, the Heavenly Murim Alliance's enemy! "So what if my marriage is for the greater good of the Central Plains? I still refuse!" Xiao Mo immediately refused to get married, even going on a hunger strike. But under his father and older brother's persistence, he suddenly agreed to the two's surprise. But, unbeknownst to the excited father and son, the youngest of the family was concocting a plot to avoid his marriage for good! However, in the midst of carrying out this grand plan, Xiao Mo stumbled upon an unexpected... bump? "Ah! What the... "This is... "You're actually a...!" ** #WSA 2025 Entry

When a mysterious new star appears, the world plunges into chaos. A ruthless faction called The Graceful Brotherhood rises to power, wielding weapons born from human blood and nerves. Their symbol—a black star—spreads fear across the land. Shin is a survivor haunted by loss. After the Brotherhood destroys his family, he’s given an impossible choice: die at their hands or trust a mysterious man named Kanata, who claims he can control the Brotherhood’s power. Desperate to live, Shin agrees—but survival comes at a cost.

I woke up in a world I knew all too well—the world of I Return with My SSS-Class Master. A novel filled with martial arts, powerful awakeners, and an impending apocalypse. The problem? I’m not the protagonist. I’m not a villain. I’m not even a major side character. I’m just an extra. Worse, I spent three years locked up and tortured by the government, suspected of being part of the Demonic Faction. By some miracle, they finally let me go. But I know the truth—this world isn’t as simple as the novel made it seem. And in nine years… the world will end. I refuse to be a nameless background character. If fate won’t favor me, I’ll forge my own path. If the protagonist gets an SSS-Class Master… I’ll find one even stronger. Because in a world ruled by the strong, being weak is not an option.

The Heavenly Dao is fickle. A phrase that he had heard all through his life. Only after that incident, did Adrian truly understand the meaning behind those words. From someone who had it all, wealth, power, prestige, to one without anything. Heck, even his fiancee abandoned him. One of the twelve great families on the Floating Cloud Continent, the House of Thorne was reduced to a pile of rubble and dead bodies after a mysterious attack by the Demonic Faction. The only thing left with him was the mysterious pendant his father, the Patriarch, had sent to him. Ambushed and gravely injured, Adrian prepares for death. That is until a single drop of his blood awakens the pendant, unleashing a dazzling light. When he regains consciousness, his pursuers are dead, but the pain of loss still remains. Fortunately, all is not lost. He discovers that his younger brother and a loyal servant girl have miraculously survived. With nothing but his new found inheritance, Adrian sets out into the night. Can he rebuild the Thorne family from the ashes? Will he uncover the traitor who aided the demonic faction? The path ahead is treacherous, but he won't stop until he makes them pay. Please share your opinions with comments and reviews. Note: Every 100 PS = 1 bonus chapter

-Op Mc? Yes! -Daughter? Yes! -Multiple worlds? Yes! -Vast Lore? Yes! -Fastpace? Yes! ... "You either Die a Villain or Live long enough to see yourself as a Hero." ~Probably Spark --------------------------------------- Spark, the lofty young master of the Dwight family, had always been a mystery. His true abilities were never known until the day he stepped onto the frontlines. In one awe-inspiring exhibition of power, Spark shocked the world and sent the coalition army of the five emperors into a chaotic retreat. Now, with the eyes of the world on him, each faction lusted to uncover the secrets behind his unparalleled strength. Still, in spite of the rampant curiosity and greed, nobody had the guts to confront him directly. And with every rumor spread of his feats, a question burned in every mind: was Spark this powerful all this time, or was he casting an illusion of strength before everybody's eyes?

In 2187, Earth's discovery of "Astral Qi"—a cosmic energy permeating the universe—ushered in the Era of Celestial Awakening. Humanity fractured into warring factions: The Terran Dominion (militarized gene-enhanced warriors) The Voidborn Cultivators (space-faring qi manipulators) The Eclipse Syndicate (cybernetic rebels merging tech/Astral Qi) Our protagonist, Kael Arcturus, is born with a Voidforged Core—a mutation allowing him to absorb Celestial Devourer Beasts' energy. His journey begins when his home station is annihilated by the Xen-Shi Empire, an ancient race harvesting planets for Astral Qi.

Farkan is a man who lived for 1000 years, witnessing betrayal and bloodshed during his final years. He came to believe that the righteous path was nothing but an empty name, filled only with lies and deceit. In the last 300 years of his life, he embraced the demonic path and was eventually besieged by the righteous factions. In an effort to carve his name into history and achieve immortality, he reincarnated into someone else's body…

Baek shin is a novelist he wants to make his own faction in the murim as teg time fly's he established the strongest martial faction in the murim making him the fist founder of the heavenly sect which well be the pillar of the martial arts "I guessed this will suffice" he swipe his hand making all the martial masters turn into Ashe's

In a world where people awaken supernatural bloodlines, Ethan Graves is among the powerless—until the day he dies. Instead of passing on, he is resurrected by the Revenant System, a mysterious force that grants him the ability to steal and evolve the abilities of those he kills. Marked as an anomaly, Ethan is hunted by powerful factions, including the enigmatic Reaper Syndicate and the ruthless Celestial Order. As he navigates a world of hidden monsters, ancient curses, and brutal combat, Ethan must uncover the origins of his system before it consumes him. With each resurrection, his power grows, but so does the price he must pay.

Before the total departure of the Inanis faction to the human reality, driven by their thirst for vengeance against humanity, much had to happen in the Oculi reality to make it possible. A great deal of blood was once again spilled upon the land of the ruined capital, five years after its fall. The light of hope was meant to shine eternally over the heads of those who had fallen into darkness, yet there are times when its glow is dimmed by the unbearable pain of loss. Would you judge or forgive the first fall of the one who once gave you so much hope—when there was no reason to have any in the face of chaos? With that, I welcome you to the Oculi reality, a world where its characters do not see themselves as heroes or villains in their own stories.

In Forge of Fate, Kalem, a young blacksmith with a unique gift for forging perfectly balanced weapons, discovers a legendary material that draws the attention of powerful forces across a fractured world. As ancient races like Elves, Dwarves, and Humans vie for control of magical resources and hidden secrets, Kalem finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict. His obsession with rare materials and his newfound discovery could either forge peace or ignite a war. With rival factions closing in, Kalem’s craftsmanship will shape the fate of the world—whether for good or ill.

In a world scarred by the Godfall, where ancient gods were overthrown, their divine powers were shattered and passed to mortals through the Vitalis Threads. Elias, the last of the 500 God-Touched, inherits a dangerous legacy of godlike power. Pursued by factions seeking to control the cursed abilities, Elias embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the Godfall and the forgotten forces that orchestrated it. As alliances shift and enemies multiply, Elias must navigate a tangled web of betrayal, redemption, and destruction. Will he save the world from the gods' return—or lead it into eternal ruin?

On 1977, Voyager I took flight. On 2010, Voyager II sent some rather strange information back to Earth. On July, 2021, Voyager II lost contact with Earth four years before the planned date. At the start of the 26th century, civilization on Earth was isolated and held in captivity. At 10 a.m. on October 27th, 3020, humankind went extinct. One year before the extinction, an ordinary youth Harrison Clark from the 21st century travelled forward in time and arrived a thousand years into the future. He discovered that after he died, he would be returned back to the 21st century. Reading history in the future and changing the future in history. In this seemingly never-ending cycle, Harrison Clark began to look for that one glimmer of hope for both himself and humankind.

When a forgotten Law stirs within him, Kael becomes the target of hidden factions, ancient prophecies, and gods that should no longer speak. As the past begins to return — piece by piece — Kael must choose whether to mend the world’s unraveling threads… or break them for good. Some powers were never meant to return.

Ten thousand years ago, a war occurred on Earth that turned into a planetary-scale catastrophe. People living now are not the same as they used to be. The planet has been reborn with different rules and laws. Zuhair, a representative of the current world, finds an ancient artifact and becomes a target for all factions and clans, and even for a close friend. What trials await the protagonist, and will he be able to unravel the mystery of this artifact?

--- One hundred and forty years have passed since the Great Human-kratians-Xeno War, and world peace has been restored. With the human-like alien species, the Kratians, now living among humans, new discoveries unfold daily as the two races share their knowledge. However, not everyone values this alliance. A radical faction known as the Ortho Sapiens has forgotten the kratians' contributions and decided that humanity no longer needs them. Driven by fear and prejudice, they plot to obliterate the kratians and shatter the fragile peace. In this turbulent time, a courageous protagonist rises to challenge the Ortho Sapiens' campaign of terror. As the massacre of the kratians begins, he assembles a team of skilled individuals, each possessing extraordinary abilities of their own. Together, they embark on a high-stakes mission to infiltrate the Ortho Sapiens' stronghold and steal a highly coveted time machine. Their plan is not to alter history but to escape to the past, train and get as strong as possible. As they adapt to their new environment and face numerous challenges, they remain focused on their ultimate goal: returning to the future to launch a decisive war against the Ortho Sapiens.