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Kaito, un lycéen ordinaire, meurt soudainement dans un accident banal. Renaissant dans un autre monde, il porte l'ombre d'une âme froide et calculatrice. Derrière son masque d'enfant parfait, il manipule, analyse et cherche à percer les secrets de cet univers étrange. Pourquoi lui ? Pourquoi ici ? Tandis que son passé le hante, il découvre que ce monde cache bien plus qu'il n'y paraît. Mystères, manipulations et une quête de sens l'attendent.

[WARNING: This story has matured content.] Hatred doesn't exist because of just some simple reasons. That's what Kendall has in her heart for quite some time now. The hatred towards eight different boys that changed her life for the worse. And the only thing she has is the goal to get revenge towards these boys. Blinded by hatred without love she decided to be the cupid without a bow. Read to know the reason for her revenge and how will it go.

Cold meets cold. Nympho encounters nympho. Gangster meets gangster. Meet Lanala Rinwar, a tough tomboy with impressive abs and surprising curves, who heads a syndicate. Her relentless heartbreak has turned her heartless and frigid. Although she is the richest teenager in Australia and the daughter of the founder of the nation's largest IT firm, others see her as the luckiest girl, while she harbors a troubled past known only to one. After transferring to a new school due to her friends, she finds her match in Nathan Jacobs, a childhood friend with a similar intense nature. Every girl wants him, but he remains aloof. NATHAN JACOBS is a rarity; a nympho who isn’t captivated by women. He enjoys hookups but remains controlled, the reason for which is a mystery even to him. While he occasionally sleeps with girls, he leads Chicago's most powerful syndicate. He is the son of the owner of Chicago’s largest IT company, and his mother is a lifelong friend of Lanala's mother. What happens when fate brings these two back together? What unfolds when he unknowingly becomes infatuated with her? She confronts him about a crucial question he has been avoiding for years. Will he finally answer? Will they fall for each other? Explore the deep connection between these two.

James Hitchcock's betrayal by his wife and daughters started his hell. As time went by, he could never pick himself back up and died on the street in his old age. The goddess of time had watched the once kind-hearted man lose everything but still pushed forward even when his life never improved. In the realm of life and death, she asked James if he wished to have a do-over from when everything started falling apart. She is willing to give him three gifts of his choosing. To do as he pleases with. *Warning: This has mind control and mind manipulation* Mc will sleep with women who meet his standards while using it. But do not worry, he won't be stealing women.

Christopher Bristol was a great person, but with bad luck in life. After dying in an accident, his soul travels to the afterlife, but along the way his soul deviates, taking him to a completely new planet for him. His path to becoming a God will bring him great sacrifices that will test his humanity.

“ I didn't risk my life this far only for a kiss “ he was no longer wearing the warm smile I had grown used to. “ But a kiss is what we agreed on “ His left hand grabbed my waist as he held my chin firmly with the other. “ You really are a naive and pure princess but the world out here is cruel. No one keeps their word outside the wall of the castle “ “ I thought you were a good man “ He chuckled at my words. “ All the good men are dead my dearest “

In "Shadow deprived of life (broken trust , a twisted smile)", police officers investigate a mysterious death of a well-known lawyer, uncovering secrets and lies that test their own trust and dark pasts, leading to a sinister plot that eventually risks their lives. Can they trust each other enough to expose the truth?

An early death. A past forgotten. Three people connected by the thread of fate. The Lartengarten family is know to be the cradle of prodigies in swordsmanship, magic and strategy, and as such they've served their kingdom well, sometimes even to their detriment. When the shadow of war looms closer to their family house, Wulfgar, Rheann and Raelynn must make their choices before they are dragged into a conflict that knows no end. For that, they are gonna need power, even if they want to run from their past lifes. Also posted on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/588417/fictions

In his previous life, Jiang Che was a self-made multi-millionaire, sacrificing his youth and energy to amass wealth. But just as he was about to bask in the riches he’d fought so hard for, life took an unexpected turn—he was reborn, waking up as his 18-year-old self, right after his failed confession. “F**K! Why did I work so hard without enjoying it?” All those years of sacrifice, only to be thrown back into his high school days? It was beyond frustrating. But as he sat there in shock, a new idea took shape. "Bitcoin... Stocks... the rise of e-commerce. Here I come!" Faced with a second chance, Li Feng’s priorities are clear: forget being a licking dog and start making money. This time, he’s going to get rich even faster—and actually enjoy it. The school beauty changed her mind? I don’t care! I am too busy counting my money!

Reina’s life is a mosaic of love, betrayal, and devastating secrets. Confined to her sickbed, she writes one final letter—a confession meant for the postman who has become a silent presence in her life. Years ago, Reina betrayed her best friend and family, embarking on a forbidden affair with her best friend’s husband. The choices she made left scars on everyone she loved, including a child she was forced to give up. Now, as her strength fades, Reina must face the consequences of her actions and the unspoken truth she’s carried all these years. But the postman is no ordinary messenger—he’s the son she abandoned long ago. Through her letter, Reina seeks forgiveness and redemption, hoping her words will bridge the gap between them before it’s too late. A Letter to the Postman is a heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and reconciliation, exploring the fragile ties that bind family and the courage it takes to confront the past.

After forming a blood pact with the Saint and Demon ladies, the good-for-nothing young boy obtained the Yin-Yang divine veins, learned the art of alchemy and martial arts, and dominated the world. The young Shen Xiang had a romantic encounter with a goddess and a witch, and obtained their supreme inheritance, acquired a divine vein that defied the heavens, learned peerless magical skills, and mastered superb alchemy techniques, which made him very successful on the road of martial arts... When he was hungry, he would refine some pills as snacks, when he was lonely, he would flirt with the high and mighty goddess, when he was bored, he would play with those martial arts masters who came to ask for pills, and when he was tired, he would let the delicate wives around him give him massages... Author : Silent little thief

Kotori have a unfair life

The story of a Fated Man, It is a novel that tells of a human named Aldrich Fullock who returns to the past to repair his future which was destroyed by the F virus and becomes the strongest. But there's something more awesome and horrifying to be in the past than the F virus.

A boy Natsu who didn't have any powers was bullied a lot because of that. Now an unfortunate accident happened to Natsu which caused him to be transported to another dimension which he must find his way home and for that to happen he must first become strong. Join Natsu in his adventure to becoming an unrivaled hero.

a boy entered the another world accidentally by the god and started his journey in his another world

Revenge is a dish that always taste better when served cold. This story is about a man,,, Read it to find more. P.S— Don't plagiarize my work.

“Listen for the buzz of the Golden Honeybee’s wings, Where it will guide you to a lonely mountain creek, Follow the path abandoned by the hearts of kings, And be sure not to make a single peep. Then, the White Tiger’s snores you’ll hear, Below the bright azure skies of crystal clear, Walk into the fiery sea of blazing chrysanthemums, Whilst being careful of the spirit foxes’ bums, And there, you will find me, Sleeping below the great willow tree.”

In a universe bound by nine realms, each world holds secrets of ancient power, thriving on elemental forces unique to their lands—light, darkness, magic, spirits, and more. But within the shadows of this vast multiverse, a legend stirs: the Shadow Nexus, an enigmatic force capable of uniting or obliterating all worlds. Orin Lightheart, a radiant warrior from the World of Light, and Nyron Shadowveil, a brooding hero from the World of Darkness, find themselves facing a common enemy as the Nexus awakens. Each world sends its own champion, bound by bloodlines and powers inherited from centuries past, to heed the call of the Shadow Nexus. However, none can anticipate the true threat that lurks in the shadows: a dark force seeking to plunge all nine realms into eternal night. As alliances form and betrayals simmer, each hero must confront their own inner darkness and overcome trials that test the limits of their power and loyalty. The path to the Shadow Nexus is wrought with challenges, revealing ancient mysteries, forgotten realms, and the delicate balance between light and dark. With worlds on the brink of war, the champions must unite or face annihilation. But will their combined strength be enough to resist the pull of the Shadow Nexus—or will it consume them all?

Mutants, are people who have awakened their dormant genes which allows them to access their unique abilities, out of fear for these mutants humanity locked most of them in an underground environment called the umbra. We follow clyde wilson, a citizen of the umbra whose life has been turned upside down after taking up a secret traditional mantle within his family.

Princess Inora Flora Durness , the worrier crown princess of the kingdom of Avaloria goes on a war and one the way she sees a man who caught her attention. who thought the ruthless bloodthirsty princess will be smitten by a random man she sees in the forest for who she searches for everywhere but meets failure. Her father sends her to the Kingdom of Elvandar to marry from their royal family. A little did she know that the man she was searching for was their the whole time. He…he was the second prince of Elvandar!? Lysandar Orin Halidor, the second prince of Elvandar kingdom. No one knew about the King of Elvandar having 3 sons. Everyone thought he had only 2 sons. Due to having a older brother and the younger brother, Lysander was in the shadow all the time. His existence was very much invisible. He is the neglected one. No one knows or want to know about his talents. No one gives him a chance to prove himself. He was more worthy of the throne than his brothers. Lysandar gave up on proving himself long ago. He gave up on trying to be visible to everyone while they don’t want to give him the attention. what will happen when Inora comes to his kingdom to get a husband for which his parents selected his brother to marry Inora but Inora chose him , Lysandar to marry? “why did you choose me instead of my brother ?” “because your brother is not the one who caught my attention” “caught your attention? I don’t even get to prove myself, my talent to my own people. No one sees me or acknowledge me” “you don’t need to prove yourself to these people. Marry me and rule Avaloria with me” “won’t your people be mad or your father be mad if you marry me , the unwanted prince” “they won’t dare to” “I love you Inora. you are the best thing that ever happened to me” “I love you too Lysandar”

My man has only his face. This face is not just handsome, but it also happens to match that of a financial tycoon. Atticus is poor and lazy, and he has a criminal record after serving his time. Apart from his good looks and great physique, he's got nothing else going for him. People can't understand why a fine policewoman like her would marry him. Freya gives a nonchalant smile: "He's got a good face." Until one day, Freya finds a cover of a business magazine among some evidence. Her husband not only shares a name with a stock market prodigy, a financial behemoth, but also their face...

A bossy jewel designer with an ill-feeling towards all things romance has to enter into a temporary relationship with her Personal Assistant to save her face from a scandal only to have her no-romance stance challenged and unwanted ghosts from the past reawakened. ••••••• Twenty-six Amelia Bronte is the owner of a successful fast growing millionaire jewellery company. However, the public image of pseudo confidence she displays is nothing but a facade: A traumatic event in her young adulthood has turned her off romance and anything that comes along with it. That includes men! Then again, one interview with the right man and a social media scandal sponsored by her ex is all it takes to question her hard stance against romance, but will it be enough to make the tall walls built around her heart crumble? ......................................................... This story is a work of fiction. With the exception of recognized historical figures, the characters are the product of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is coincidental. All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise-without the prior written permission of the author.

In a pitch-black forest, park ranger Howard navigates through looming oaks, investigating paranormal reports that tarnish the park's reputation. Doubts plague him about his hasty hiring. As silence envelops him, fear escalates, and he senses a lurking menace. Desperate for escape, he races toward a flickering light—only to be consumed by darkness.

When two young boys explore a cave one discovered something that would change his life forever. A journal, so old it's amazing it hasn't turned to dust. Inside it tells a story, the story of a dead man. (Hey all this is Dead writing, I haven't had a lot of time to edit the chapters so be wary of the quality. non the less I hope you enjoy this novel)