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Memory Market

In the neon-soaked streets of New Shanghai, 2157, memories have replaced money as the ultimate currency. The wealthy feed themselves on stolen experiences of first love, childhood wonder, and artistic genius, while the desperate poor auction off their most treasured moments to survive another day. Maya Cho navigates this morally bankrupt world as a licensed Memory Technician, legally aiding the transfer of human experiences through neural interface technology, all while secretly developing revolutionary memory synthesis that could topple the entire economic order. When the notorious memory collector Marcus Webb, heir to the Webb Memory Syndicate empire, discovers that Maya's younger sister Lin possesses an impossibly rare "pure memory"—an untouched childhood recollection of their deceased mother—he will stop at nothing to claim it. But Maya's desperate attempt to protect Lin thrusts her into a labyrinthine conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of corporate power. As Maya delves deeper into the underground memory markets, she uncovers a horrifying truth: synthetic memories aren't just being created—they're being weaponized to rewrite human consciousness itself. The Webb Syndicate, along with other memory cartels, has been systematically harvesting, editing, and implanting false memories to control populations, eliminate dissidents, and maintain their stranglehold on society. But Maya's greatest shock comes when she discovers that Marcus's younger brother, Adrian Webb—the enigmatic rebel who claims to love her—may be the architect of the most audacious memory heist in history. Their passionate romance becomes a deadly game of deception as Maya realizes she can't trust her own memories, her heart, or even her sense of identity. Racing against time before Lin's precious memory is harvested forever, Maya must navigate a world where nothing is real, everyone has ulterior motives, and the line between authentic human experience and manufactured fiction has been obliterated. In a society built on the commodification of the human soul, Maya will discover that the most dangerous memory of all might be the one she's forgotten about herself.
Phil_Charles_0007 · 1.9K Views

Sovereign of Strings

In the weakest kingdom of Arcadia on the continent of Aerion, the acting head of the Mage Guild, Darius, receives Quentin Shaw, a mysterious elder Lute Magus from the Sanctum. Appointed as the new guild master, Quentin also seeks a successor. In Lunaria, Quentin encounters Maya Leaf holding her newborn son, Evan Young. The baby is born with only eight fingers (missing pinkies). Quentin sees this as a perfect trait for cultivating the Innocent Heart Core, the supreme lute magic technique, as pinkies are unused in playing. He follows Maya to the Emerald Canopy to meet the baby’s grandfather, Yale Leaf, head of the Bamboo Sect. Old friends Quentin and Yale negotiate. Quentin proposes taking Evan as his disciple to teach lute magic. His revolutionary idea is to combine the Innocent Heart Core with Bamboo Aura, creating an unprecedented fusion (“Lute-Bamboo Unity”) to potentially surpass Amethyst rank and challenge the Sanctum’s Seven Pagodas. Yale agrees after securing promises about the Five Sovereigns (legendary lutes) and Evan’s future role as heir to both sects, provided his primary identity remains with the Bamboo Sect until success. Evan grows up in seclusion within the Emerald Canopy. He befriends a silent, enigmatic purple-haired boy named Zander, who becomes his constant companion and audience. Under Quentin’s lute melodies and Yale’s aura guidance, Evan masters the Innocent Heart Core to its ninth tier. Sixteen years later, Evan, having perfected the Innocent Heart Core, prepares to leave for the distant Milan Institute per Quentin’s plan. Accompanied by Zander, he visits the Lunaria Mage Guild for documents and his Crimson mage badge. There, they confront Rufus, an Azure Archmage leading a delegation from Poland seeking to poach mages. Evan, wielding his lute’s mesmerizing power and the deadly Sonic Edge technique taught by Quentin, stuns everyone by effortlessly defeating Rufus and his five companions. While procuring supplies in Roll City, Evan’s kindness is exploited by a street urchin who steals his Spatial Ring containing the Five Sovereigns, funds, and his institute letter. Simultaneously, Zander spots a lion-man from the Northern Wastes, causing him visible distress. Zander decides he must leave Evan temporarily to handle urgent business. He gives Evan the map to Milan, promising to find him at the institute later. Stripped of his possessions and sole companion, Evan sets out alone on the uncertain journey northward, guided only by the map.
wu2058 · 13.9K Views

Reincarnated Extra’s Guide to Fortune and Survival

Jericho was just another die-hard gamer until a sudden death dropped him straight into the world of his favorite fantasy RPG. There’s only one problem: he didn’t reincarnate as the legendary hero, the hidden boss, or even a halfway-decent ally. No, Jericho is an extra. A third-rate noble who, in the game’s story, used his status to bully the weak, harass women, and serve as an early punching bag for the real protagonist. His scripted fate? A humiliating downfall: after assaulting the hero’s childhood friend, Jericho was beaten to a pulp, suspended from the academy, and disowned by his family. Left with nothing but his name, his destiny was to vanish quietly as the story marched on. Now reincarnated into this disgraced villain’s body, after the fall, Jericho wakes up at rock bottom. No money, no allies, no backup plan. And worst of all? Everyone already hates him. But Jericho isn’t interested in redemption. He knows how this world works: no matter how strong a villain gets, the protagonist’s hidden power and unbeatable plot armor will always win in the end. So, why bother fighting fate? Armed with deep knowledge of future events, Jericho takes a different path: profit. From rare relics and world-changing tools to market-shifting disasters, he crafts and exploits every twist of the story for one thing: wealth. His final goal is a quiet, luxurious life far away from the main plotline. But as Jericho’s schemes succeed, his "coincidental" genius draws eyes he never wanted, from dangerous nobles to ambitious academy students, and eventually the hero himself along with his circle of heroines, each with their own suspicions and agendas. Jericho planned to stay out of the story, but the story isn’t done with him.
Yalatola · 24.7K Views

Queen of the Hunters

The Hunters. The legendary Archers of Alestari were known world wide. Many trained for years, from youth to adulthood, to be good enough to qualify to be an apprentice to the Hunters. Every year, the Hunters would travel all across the land of Alestari, searching for a single apprentice. Many hearts were crushed in this process. Because there were many years, that none were selected to train under the legendary Archers. They would travel to every kingdom, city, town, village and tribe, searching. Royalty and common folk alike revered and worshiped the Hunters, for they were the true protectors of the land. A single Hunter was as good as 20 regular Archers. But they were also known to be excellent spies, as well as swordsmen. Any weapon in the world, they knew how to use properly. Thus they were highly sought after for military purposes and occasionally mercenaries. To have a family member who was a Hunter, was the highest honor. They were treated like royalty, even by royals themselves. Whatever a Hunter said, whoever they chose as an apprentice, no one ever argued. To fight with a Hunters choice, was to eliminate any chances you had of your family becoming one. And for years, no one fought their decision. Until this year. In the kingdom of Alestari, anyone was eligible to try and become an apprentice. Anyone, but a woman. Women were forbidden to learn any kind of weaponry, especially archery. So when the King of the Hunters, chooses a woman to be an apprentice, many were angry. And they were out to make her pay. Would Caliana survive the hardships she was too endure training among the Hunters? Would she survive her conflicted feelings towards the King of the Hunters, and fight off his feelings for her?
Katrina_Shaw_0110 · 13.9K Views

Rewrite for Spirity

In the 21st century, an event known as the Great Shift of 2030 destroyed 90% of life on earth. A new race known as the Shifters emerged. 200 years later, countless wars divided what was left of civilization into two areas: The city-states controlled by the crime fighting SPA, and the badlands controlled by lawless bandits. Axel, a powerless Shifter in 2230, has vivid dreams of future events that never seem to come true. He has dreams of Joining the SPA academy and becoming an agent, but he is unable to deal with a bully at his local school. As Axel progresses and becomes stronger he begins to wonder, if his dreams are just dreams, or are they warnings from the future of a destiny he cannot escape? “1352 times I’ve been shoved in lockers, drowned in toilets, and beaten to a pulp...And yet, everyday I come back here, patiently waiting for that day....” Axel thought “You're trash! I kick your butt every morning but you never seem to get the message! Why don't you go back to where you came from? Why don't you quit this school you powerless loser!” Pb yelled into his face “Because… I believe in my dreams.” Axel began "I'm going to beat those dreams out of you!" Pb yelled kicking him in the stomach. Axel spat out a wad of blood, and looked Pb directly in his eyes. “I’ll never stop dreaming. You can beat me up as much as you like, but as long as my heart still beats, as long as my mind still thinks, I will continue to dream! No one can come between a man and his dream! The only person who can stop a man from dreaming is that man himself!” “Tomorrow is the day all this changes! Tomorrow is the day my dreams become Reality!” This novel was originally posted on Royal Road, and now I am bringing a rewritten version here. I am the original author. This story features images and manga panels so it is a light novel manga hybrid. You can see the images by clicking the links at the end of each chapter. They are not necessary but they provide a better viewing experience. The illustrator, Mo's Instagram is below @degamishiro https://www.instagram.com/degamishiro/
Gaburieru · 66.6K Views

Organza: O Fio Invisível de Tudo

A manhã na Organza Alimentos tinha um ritmo peculiar. Não era o tipo de ritmo frenético e impessoal das grandes indústrias, mas sim uma espécie de fluxo constante de pequenas ações, de coisas sendo feitas aos poucos, mas sempre com uma sensação de que algo maior estava prestes a acontecer. O trabalho era meticuloso, e por isso ninguém questionava o andamento, mas havia uma tensão subjacente, como se todos soubessem que algo estava fora de lugar, embora ninguém conseguisse definir o que exatamente. Henrique, o responsável pelo Marketing, sempre sabia como trazer um toque de humanidade para o ambiente. Era ele quem lembrava os aniversários, quem fazia playlists para o expediente e quem, com seu olhar atento, conseguia perceber as pequenas coisas que passavam despercebidas para os outros. "Isso dá música", ele dizia sempre, independentemente do que fosse. Para ele, o trabalho na Organza não era apenas sobre números ou produção, mas sobre o que se podia fazer com as pequenas falhas, os erros, e como eles poderiam se transformar em algo bonito. Mas nem todos estavam tão tranquilos. Phil, o gestor comercial dos vendedores externos, vinha de grandes empresas, com toda sua bagagem corporativa, e viu na Organza um desafio. Ele sabia que o ambiente era mais solto, mais fluido, mas isso também significava que havia mais espaço para o erro. Seu olhar atento não perdia um detalhe, mas ele ainda estava aprendendo a lidar com o "caos" da Organza, onde tudo parecia acontecer ao mesmo tempo, e nada parecia ter um fim definitivo. No laboratório, Josy e Luke estavam trabalhando na criação de novos produtos. Josy, com sua energia criativa, sempre tentando algo novo, e Luke, mais cauteloso, equilibrava a impulsividade dela com um olhar mais técnico. No entanto, sempre que uma nova ideia surgia, ambos se viam confrontados com uma lembrança silenciosa de Marina, a ex-responsável pelo laboratório. Marina havia sido uma figura fundamental para eles, alguém que sabia exatamente quando puxar o freio e quando acelerar. Agora, com sua partida, havia um vácuo difícil de preencher. No andar de cima, Michael, o gerente geral, tentava manter as coisas leves. Seu humor, sempre pronto a soltar uma piada, buscava descontrair o ambiente. Mas havia algo em seu jeito de agir que começava a levantar suspeitas. No começo, seus erros eram pequenos, quase invisíveis, como algo que todos poderiam ignorar. Mas, com o tempo, eles começaram a se acumular. As falhas nas tarefas, as decisões questionáveis e os detalhes que ele deixava escapar... tudo isso estava se tornando algo grande demais para ser ignorado. No entanto, como sempre, Michael conseguia suavizar as tensões com uma piada, fazendo com que as coisas continuassem aparentemente normais. Na parte industrial, Rick, o comprador industrial, passava os dias rodeado de planilhas e números. Ele se queixava constantemente, reclamando de tudo — do trabalho, da gestão, da carga de produção. Seu comportamento era instável, e sua atitude muitas vezes deixava a desejar. Mas, por alguma razão, ninguém parecia conseguir realmente vê-lo como alguém que poderia causar problemas. Seu melhor amigo, Augusto, o responsável pelo Planejamento e Controle da Produção, era o oposto. Jovem, cheio de energia, e sempre com respostas claras e precisas, ele mantinha a operação sob controle. Juntos, Rick e Augusto formavam uma dupla improvável, mas eficaz, com Augusto sempre tentando manter Rick focado e organizado, enquanto ele se deixava levar pelas reclamações do amigo. E havia os personagens da expedição — Enersto, Alemão e Mark. Eles estavam sempre prontos para qualquer tarefa, mas sua natureza pragmática e silenciosa os tornava distantes do núcleo da empresa. Eles trabalhavam duro, sem questionar, mas também sem se envolver muito nas questões mais complicadas que estavam acontecendo nos bastidores. Apesar de todos estarem ocupados, ninguém conseguia negar o crescente desconforto no ar. Havia algo acontecendo na Organz
eusoujoaohenrique · 1.1K Views

Pebble

In the world of Tiamat, mortals are playthings for the gods—summoned to serve, survive, and entertain an unseen audience. Alain, an ordinary man from Earth, gets thrust into this world through an unexpected summoning, quickly stripped of his humanity and transformed into "Pebble," a brawny, low-intelligence character with a unique class called "The Battery." Tasked with walking a mysterious "Forest Path," Pebble quickly learns that his fate is being controlled by divine entities who act as his omniscient spectators, granting rewards, issuing tasks, and meddling with his every move. Pebble, with his new identity and peculiar skill set, teams up with an unlikely party of heroes: Phil, the eager snake-man rogue; Fred, the elderly wizard with unsteady but surprising powers; Bard, the charismatic musician; and Puffy, the foul-mouthed gnome who offers both guidance and exasperation. As Pebble struggles to navigate the rules of his new reality, he faces off against monsters, bandits, and divine "challenges" that range from inconvenient to life-threatening. Along the way, Pebble encounters gods who meddle in his life—sometimes offering aid, sometimes just making things harder. Among them are Glurt, the playful trickster; Artia, the shrewd, vengeful and alluring goddess; Aphrodite, who has her own plans for Pebble; and Reeki, the mysterious Mountain God who seems to have taken a special interest in him. As Pebble's viewership grows, he gains more power—but also more problems, as the gods begin to influence his decisions, pushing him toward a fate even he doesn’t fully understand. Haunted by his past life and the slow erosion of his Earthly hobbies and habits, Pebble tries to make sense of his role in this divine game. Aided by his comrades he must balance the absurdity of his situation with the reality of high-stakes danger. His class, "The Battery," holds mysterious potential that he's only beginning to uncover, and the path ahead is riddled with tasks that could lead him to greatness—or end his journey prematurely. Combining elements of dark humor, epic fantasy, and unpredictable divine interference, The Story of Pebble follows the adventures of a hero who never asked to be one, struggling to forge a path forward in a world where the line between game and reality is blurred—and where the gods are always watching.
ThePebble · 52.5K Views
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