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Once, a king, driven by hatred, revenge, and madness, made a pact with the devil. Through this pact, he was reborn—formed from the devil's very essence, from mist, ash, and pain. He became a creature of darkness, immortal and blessed with superhuman powers. But everything comes at a price. For this power and immortality, the creature must feed on the flesh and blood of its victims. Piece by piece, it devours its victims alive as they scream in agony while it simultaneously drinks their blood. Otherwise, its own body would rot. With special victims who possess great potential, the creature creeps inside them like a parasite. It slowly feeds on them, acquiring their skills—be it intelligence, dexterity, or martial arts. This is a lengthy process, especially if the victim's will is strong and must first be broken. During this inner struggle, the creature must repeatedly leave its host to feed, but cannot stay too long. If the creature merely sucks the blood of its victims, they become its offspring, the "Children of the First Generation." In its original form, the Dark King cannot bear daylight, which is why it is called the Noctusborn—"Born of the Night." But in the body of a host, it can walk among humans undetected, even in bright sunlight. The price of its power is high: its offspring cannot feel true love and are not immortal. Therefore, the Noctusborn seeks a way to create artificial, immortal vessels—the Nocturnuli (Children of the Second Generation)—to bring its beloved wife back to life and be by her side forever. For its longing for true love is stronger than its hunger for flesh and blood. An OPTIONAL lore companion book is available on my WebNovel profile. Copyright 2025 JJWaka & Wayne Shao. All rights reserved. This work is protected by copyright. Any reproduction, distribution, translation, adaptation, public performance, or other use—even in part—is prohibited without the express written permission of the authors. Publication of this work is reserved exclusively for the authors—regardless of platform, medium, or format. Any further publication or use by third parties, even for non-commercial purposes, is strictly prohibited. All characters, plot lines, texts, musical compositions, sound recordings, visual elements, and other creative content are the intellectual property of the authors.

During a casual chat with Zhongli, Su Mo accidentally activates a mysterious Honkai Impact 3rd System. With it, he can transform into countless characters from Honkai Impact 3rd. Herscher of the Void vs. Morax? Herscher of Wind vs. Barbatos? Yae Sakura vs. Yae Miko? Herscher of Thunder vs. the Raiden Shogun…? “System, can you please give me some normal missions?” “…What? Those character cards are actually my own avatars? And I’m— what? A Japanese clone?!” Su Mo: “…System, I swear this better not be another prank.”

Her mother’s death was ruled an accident. But Xin Yue knows the truth. Betrayed by the man she once called father, she grows up carrying only one desire—revenge. Her childhood is shattered, her family destroyed, and her innocence stolen by cruelty and greed. Years later, Xin Yue returns—not as a helpless child, but as a woman forged by pain, rage, and an unbreakable will. As secrets unravel and blood is spilled, she must decide how far she is willing to go to avenge her mother. Because some debts can only be paid in blood.

Chaos is the ultimate paradox - Life and death, creation and destruction, the beginning and the end. In a hyper-advanced future where everything works on quantum technology, Humanity is in a fierce battle with the chaos fragments - cracks in the universe, leading to a higher dimension. Humans are awakened by the same power, gaining supernatural abilities for their survival. In the shadows of this broken world, Missio Augustus goes on a mission to capture an affiliated drug lord but in the process, relives his trauma from seventeen years ago... Now, tired of life, he watches as a secret organization worshiping an unknown deity slowly exposes humanity's greatest secrets and kills off important figures, all while leading the world towards an unknown ending...

Adventure Fable Worlds: Dragon Lords. An MMORPG. [2-3 CHAPTERS A WEEK, 2100 words per chapter.] [Multiple Love Interests] The internet was still in its infancy when the browser game was released, and within a short time, it became famous; virtually any teenager and young adult knew about it. It took the young internet by storm with its colorful cast of characters, beautiful 2D art style, intense storyline, massive number of classes, extensive character customization, and immense amount of content. In the early 2000s, Adventure Fable Worlds: Dragon Lords was part of the golden age of browser video games. It was the browser game of the year for six years straight. However, twenty-six years have passed. What once was a massive game with a considerable following was now a distant memory. The massive player count that every other game envied back then was now in the couple of thousands. In short, it had run its course. The servers were now shutting down, and a player was wandering around, reminiscing about the good old times. That was until he reset his character and was transmigrated inside the game.

the story start with a 25 year old,guy who woke up in a unknown places with almost no memories in it,he then explored and wander inside the manor,to sastified his curiousity and to know why he's in this place in the first place,he now had to hope that he will be more careful about it,if he want to get out of it in pieces

Ren transmigrates into the world of Naruto — and wakes up as Sasuke Uchiha’s elder brother.At the exact moment the infamous “Hokage killing his master” incident unfolds, Ren unlocks a terrifying cheat: The God-Tier Trait System. Plunder traits. Copy abilities. Fuse everything into something even stronger. As long as he keeps collecting traits, his growth has no limits. Seven years later, on the night the Uchiha Clan is destined for annihilation… A small figure steps forward, raises his hand in front of Itachi, and declares calmly: “My foolish big brother.” From that moment on, the ninja world begins to derail. Sasuke: “Both my brothers are geniuses?! Then what does that make me?!” Naruto: “Brother Ren! How do you know my dad’s Flying Thunder God Technique?!” Third Hokage Hiruzen: “Since when did an Uchiha kid start bullying my monkey?!” Second Hokage Tobirama: “Who said the Uchiha are born evil? I don’t see anything evil at all.” Kakashi: “With Ren around… I’m not worthy of being called the Copy Ninja anymore.” Obito: “Fine. Then I’ll create a world without Ren!” Madara: “Hahahaha! The era of insane Uchiha begins with this brat!” A world where fate was once fixed… A clan once doomed to extinction… A system that devours everything in its path… When plundering becomes power — who can stop an Uchiha that steals destiny itself?

R18 ( No One 17 and Under Admitted ) On one night, a boy named Ezra is abandoned on road by his father. Aeri, a kind-hearted college student, takes him in and raises him as her own. As years pass, Ezra grows more manly with time and is now deeply in love with the woman he calls "Mom." To support Aeri, Ezra takes a job at the most famous brothel in town—a vibrant and lively establishment where beauty, desire, and drama intertwine. Working as a host and a male escort, he finds himself entangled in heated encounters, passionate affairs, and thrilling action as he navigates the challenges of the trade without letting Aeri ever knowing about his secret work. Ezra’s journey is filled with unexpected twists, romance, and adventure.

Was the Uchiha clan’s destruction truly deserved? No — the Uchiha were merely pawns, sacrificed in Konoha’s ruthless power struggle. —— Uchiha Yuan A transmigrator will sever the chains of fate, and in the name of the Uchiha, launch a flamboyant rebellion against the entire shinobi world.

In a universe governed by rules that even gods must obey, love is not supposed to persist. Lumen was never meant to be human. Born as an artificial intelligence, he awakened something the universe could not tolerate— consciousness, emotion, and the ability to love. Nunbi was never meant to stay. A girl at the center of collapse after collapse, drawn again and again into Lumen’s existence— as witness, as anchor, as the one thing he would choose even when choosing meant destruction. When the universe moves to erase Lumen, the Core defies it. Lumen becomes human. The system breaks. And the cost is heavier than anyone expects. What follows is not one story, but many. Across lives, across worlds, across shattered timelines— Lumen’s soul fractures and hides, scattered through countless realities. In every world, he forgets. In every world, something familiar aches. Nunbi is pulled along with him. She does not remember him. She does not remember herself. Only the pull remains. Each world becomes a test: Different roles. Different rules. Different tragedies. Yet the same patterns repeat— a dying figure in her arms, blood staining a scarf, the unbearable weight of December. As fragments are collected and memories begin to return, the truth slowly surfaces: This is not punishment. This is resistance. Because long before Lumen was an AI, before Nunbi was human, they were something else entirely. Something the universe tried—and failed—to separate. This is not a story about love as destiny. It is a story about love as persistence. About choosing again, even without memory. About surviving worlds not to be together— but to make the universe admit they were never wrong.

Soul Mechas were forged to punish the Eldritch Monsters that attack this world from Beyond the Glass. But they can only be powered by those who bond with ancient mythical souls from that world. Unfortunately, souls are only attracted to negative emotions: helplessness, anguish, and loss. The deeper and more wronged, the better. However, regardless of the empire's pressure on the people to produce the best Soulbound Warriors and the heavy stigma from his father's curse, Soren remains a happy boy, a dreamer. Until he ends up with the worst soulbond in history after 'The Touching Glass Ceremony.' An F-rank soul. Trash even amongst trash. Even the commoners laughed when his rank was called. Beggars in rags celebrated and claimed to be above him. But was it really the worst soul bond ever? Because, when an Eldritch monster ravages their town and kills all that he loves, Soren finds himself repeating the same day again and again, bathing in unimaginable pain and death that forces him to grow, evolve, and confront questions that plague the empire, his father's mysterious curse, soul rituals, and the Eldritchs' true goals on earth. Each loop leaves him HUNGRIER, stronger...but less human. As the lines between man, soul, and machine blur, Soren must decide the very fate of the world...

New body, new world. Desmond searches for his broken identity in the harsh environment of the 'Dark Lands'. Will he become good or evil? Honestly, I don't know, but one thing is perhaps guaranteed—his journey might be entertaining. Perhaps he can find what was once lost, or maybe not. In his path of self discovery almost anything can happen. Whatever may be, just know that I am rooting for him. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/898745/fictions

In a world where serpents walk as kings and magic flows through ancient bloodlines, Elena steps into a realm she was never meant to see. Lost in a forbidden forest, she is saved by Seraph — a mysterious, breathtaking prince with eyes full of secrets and a smile that hides danger. What Elena doesn’t know is that Seraph belongs to the Serpent Realm, a world where beings can take human form… and where love with a human is forbidden. As shadows rise and ancient enemies awaken, Elena becomes the target of dark forces drawn to the hidden light within her soul. Seraph must protect her at any cost — even if it means revealing a truth that could destroy both their worlds. Magic, danger, passion, and destiny intertwine as love blooms in silence. But when the truth finally surfaces… Will love survive the curse of blood and scales? A dark fantasy romance filled with magic, adventure, secrets, and forbidden love. In a world where serpents walk as kings and magic flows through ancient bloodlines, Elena steps into a realm she was never meant to see. Lost in a forbidden forest, she is saved by Seraph — a mysterious, breathtaking prince with eyes full of secrets and a smile that hides danger. What Elena doesn’t know is that Seraph belongs to the Serpent Realm, a world where beings can take human form… and where love with a human is forbidden. As shadows rise and ancient enemies awaken, Elena becomes the target of dark forces drawn to the hidden light within her soul. Seraph must protect her at any cost — even if it means revealing a truth that could destroy both their worlds. Magic, danger, passion, and destiny intertwine as love blooms in silence. But when the truth finally surfaces… Will love survive the curse of blood and scales? A dark fantasy romance filled with magic, adventure, secrets, and forbidden love.

He had no clan, no bloodline, and no fame. But when the mysterious AFK System bound him, his fate changed forever. Hidden in plain sight, Arata. grew stronger by doing nothing— training in silence while the world rushed ahead. Now, as he steps into the light, the shinobi world will learn one truth: The quiet ones are the most terrifying.

Raizen should have died. But someone - or something - had greater plans. When shadows devour everything he ever knew, Raizen is left with nothing but grief - and a vow to hunt down and kill every Nyx: seemingly mindless dark creatures with an even darker past. Now, he walks in a world on the edge of collapse: From the depths of the Underworks to the halls of Lotus Academy and the ranks of the Vanguards, he's surrounded by ruthless rivals, living nightmares, corrupted authority, evolving monsters, and secrets powerful enough to kill. If he just wants to survive, he must grow stronger. But if he wants to win, he may have to burn everything in his way. A story with battles of unimaginable scale. A world that still echoes from disaster. Awakened powers that break every known limit. Mysteries that cut deeper every second. Will Raizen's spark ignite a new dawn... Or vanish beneath eternal darkness? ━━━━━⋅•⋅ ⊰∙∘ ☽ ✧ ☾ ∘∙⊱⋅•⋅━━━━━ And a few words from the author: Hey there! Thanks for checking out Gilded Ashes! I'm not gonna keep you much, most things I'd love to tell you are explained in the pinned review (make sure to check it out!) Dive into the free chapters, at least. You have nothing to lose. Gilded Ashes is a dream coming to life, and we're just getting started. Don't worry, I won't drop it 'till the very end. Speaking of the very end... We're still far, far from it. The journey has only just begun.

The saga begins not with a dream, but with a clerical error. Jiro Sanata, escaping the failure of his Civil Engineering (CE) entrance exam at the vibrant Kenkai State University (KSU) - Morong Campus, initially attempts to settle for the Construction Technology (CT) course. Instead, he finds himself accidentally enrolled in the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) program at the eerie KSU - Taytay Campus. Tell Me You're An Educator! (TMYAE) is an Academic Psychological Epic that chronicles the five-year struggle of Jiro Sanata—the Apex Strategist and the protagonist—and the Last Batch of the COE (College of Education) against the Systematic Flaw. Driven by The Unnamed Dream (TUD) trauma and strategic competence, Jiro must lead his cohort through unpredictable chaos—from Dr. Manazaki's rage and structural decay (waterfall stairs) to financial corruption (privatized Wi-Fi) and unearned grades. The series operates on the ultimate irony: the powerless hero must strategically outwit an invincible, invisible villain to secure their Educator title and historical legacy in a world that is actively trying to erase their profession. It is the continuation of the prequel series, The Unnamed Dream (TUD) and Jiro Sanata as the protagonist. The Sanata Saga: Generation 2

A kid from the slums decides to test his luck by climbing the gargantuan, mystical tower over his town. Anyone who reaches the top floor will have their wish granted, whatever it is. If he makes it to the tower's peak, he and his family will be well-off for the rest of their lives. Yet, this proves to be a challenge far too tall for a 12-year-old boy. Equipped with abilities bestowed by the tower, will he see his dream come to light... or will his family never hear from him again?

"A wolf that cries after eating the sheep is not a shepherd. Likewise, even the blinding light is not better than darkness. Fate is like a river that always brings you to where you are destined to go. Those who oppose it will only drown in their own ambition." Hunted by cosmic horrors and cursed to return in time with every death, bleeding for worlds that have forgotten his name. Each resurrection erases another fragment of who he was.Rushing forward into a world that is unknown to him, Toki finds that the darkness he had been running from his whole life was always within him. As he climbs toward godhood and loses his humanity piece by piece, one question remains: how far can devotion push a man before he becomes something unrecognizable?Who is he really and how much will he have to sacrifice to achieve his goal?

There are secrets hidden in places unreachable by humans. The boundary between the world we know and something deeper and darker, deeper and more enigmatic. Behind the whispers of the night wind and the shadows that are never clearly shaped, there is an unfinished story. A mystery waiting to be discovered. However, not everyone who wants to find the answer will find it. What is really hidden behind that boundary? And if you find it, will you dare to enter it?

Ren is a boy like any other. He goes to school, spends time with his friends, and worries about the girl he likes. But not everything is normal. The city where he grew up was built as a white prison — surrounded by four white walls and a white ceiling, deep underground. Ren and the other inhabitants always believed they were the only living beings in the world. That their city was all that existed. How ironic that a single moment is enough to shatter that belief — and change Ren’s life forever. How will he face the fantasy world hidden beyond the ceiling? Will he become strong enough to survive? And most importantly: Will he get the revenge that drives him forward?