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Every ten years, the vampires descend into the smog-choked Underworld to claim their Tithe — one human from every household, bound by an ancient blood pact that buys another decade of fragile peace. In the Middle and Upper Districts, the Selection is an honour. In the Lower District, it is a gamble. Because for the desperate, it is the only way out. A chance to trade a life for enough gold to save those left behind. Luenna never wanted anything to do with the Spire Lords of the Upperworld. But with debt closing in and survival slipping through her fingers, she makes the unthinkable choice by offering herself. She expects servitude. Obedience. To disappear. What she does not expect was him. A predator who finds the treaty tedious and the ceremony beneath him. A creature of marble-cold beauty, with a tongue sharper than his fangs. He should have no interest in a voluntary offering from the Lower District. And yet, with a careless smirk that promises ruin, he breaks protocol to claim her. "Rules are for those who lack the power to break them. And you, Lune… you look like you'd make a very entertaining mess." Dragged into the dazzling, vicious world above, Luenna is bound to a master who defies every horror story she has ever known. He is arrogant, merciless, and infuriatingly charming. He mocks her sacrifice, tests her defiance, and treats her like something dangerously precious. Yet he would unmake the world before letting another soul touch her. She should fear him. She does. But when she finally reaches for a blade to end him, he kisses her with the soul-crushing weight of a thousand years of obsession. "Go on," he murmurs against her lips. "Fight me. Run. Hate me until it devours you." His voice softens then, just enough to ruin her. "In the end… you still chose this world. And I am what it gives you." --×-- >> Tags: [tragedy • vampire • fated love • sweet • narcissist • romance • possessive • comedy • fantasy] >> Word count per chapter: 1.5k ~ 1.9k

Isabella Martinez’s life shatters in one night. Dragged from her waitress job by loan sharks, she’s thrown onto an auction stage and sold like property to pay her father’s five-million-dollar gambling debt. Terrified and powerless, she watches as wealthy men bid on her future until HE walks in. Dante Moretti. The most dangerous man in New York. A billionaire mafia don who built a twelve-billion-dollar empire on blood and fear. When his cold grey eyes lock on hers, everything changes. He bids ten million dollars without hesitation, buying her in front of everyone. Bella expects horror. Expects to become his slave, his toy, his victim. Instead, she discovers something far more dangerous: Dante Moretti has a code. He protects women and children. He kills traitors without mercy but honors loyalty above all. And despite his brutality, despite the violence she witnesses, despite every reason she should run she’s falling for the devil who bought her. But loving a mafia king comes with deadly consequences. The Russian mob wants revenge. A traitor within Dante’s own family wants him dead. And Bella now seen as his greatest weakness becomes the target of every enemy he’s ever made. Forced to choose between the innocent girl she was and the warrior she needs to become, Bella must learn to fight, to kill, and to embrace the darkness. Because in Dante’s world, there are only two options: become the mafia queen who stands beside him… Or die. From sold at auction to ruling an empire. From victim to queen. From captive to the most dangerous woman in the underworld. This is the story of a girl who was bought for five million dollars and became worth five billion. Welcome to the mafia. Welcome to love. Welcome to war.

Vale never imagined he would have to fight monsters, but in this world, survival leaves little choice. Stripped of all his memories, Vale awakens in a land where humanity battles creatures known as Spawn. Here, people wield supernatural abilities and grow stronger by conquering deadly Trials. Vale possesses an ability as well—but unlike the powers of those around him, his seems utterly useless in combat. He cannot be detected by anything beyond the five senses. He has no reflection, no shadow, not even a supernatural technique can perceive him. Though weak and lost in an unforgiving world, Vale is forced to fight alongside people far stronger than himself. Yet even as he struggles to survive the Trials and the horrors within them, one goal continues to drive him forward: To uncover the truth of who he is… and who he once was. What to Expect? -A smart mc that has to fight with weapons in a world full of powers -Side characters that are independent of the mc and have their own ambitions and goals -A powers system where for each thing you gain you also lose something of equal value -A deep lore and cosmology that reveals itself more and more as the story goes on https://discord.gg/7qnXBHaB2A link to the discord incase anyone wants to join

One Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation The so-called "Twin Electro Archons" are nothing more than a tired tale spun by a dying Shogun. The so-called "Free-Spirited Bard" is merely the wind taking the form of a boy, seeing the world beyond the tower in his place. The so-called "Immortal Zombie Qiqi" is simply an old man's desperate plea on the verge of death—one that a god happened to hear. Li Mo had been reincarnated a hundred times into the world of Genshin Impact. One more lifetime—one final mission—and he would be granted ten wishes. In his hundredth life, he became a storyteller in Liyue. "On that day, the Thunder Demon split his own heart in two, saving his dying sisters." "On that day, the wind took the shape of a boy, seeing the world beyond the tower in his place." "On that day, an old man, facing the dying herb-gathering girl, forcibly wielded the power of his own wish, granting Qiqi a glimmer of hope." The emotion ran deep, and the entire audience erupted in applause. The Raiden Shogun, Shenhe, Qiqi… even the Tsaritsa herself was moved to tears. Hu Tao's eyes glistened as she asked, "Storyteller… is that boy really dead?" --- Raw: 原神：璃月港说书，胡桃泪目 Author: 万字更新

Fenrir Endarth was an orphan with a compassionate heart, a quiet life, and a dream of spending his future with the woman he loved. That dream ended on his twenty-first birthday. During his college graduation, Fenrir was publicly betrayed by his girlfriend, who left him for a wealthier man. In front of his friends, classmates, and everyone he knew, he was humiliated, mocked, and beaten nearly to death by her new boyfriend before being discarded in a dark alley like worthless refuse. As darkness consumed him, something awakened. A mysterious System known as OBLIVION activated within his soul, triggering the awakening of an ancient bloodline hidden within him since birth. The process was beyond agony. His body was destroyed and rebuilt. His appearance changed, becoming unnaturally handsome and imposing. His personality hardened, transforming the trusting young man into someone colder, sharper, and far more dangerous. Yet despite the hatred burning within him, Fenrir refused to become a villain. He would protect those who deserved it. Destroy those who betrayed him. And exact revenge on those who ruined his life. Soon, Fenrir discovers a truth hidden from humanity. The modern world is merely a facade concealing a vast supernatural universe inhabited by gods, angels, demons, titans, vampires, witches, werewolves, and countless other races. To ordinary people, they are myths. In reality, they rule from the shadows. And every one of them fears a single race. The God Devourers. Ancient predators capable of hunting gods, devouring powerful beings, and evolving without limit. They possessed many beast forms, but among them all, the legendary Wolf Form was the strongest. Long ago, the heavens united to eradicate them. Now Fenrir is the last pure-blooded God Devourer alive. But the truth is far more terrifying. Hidden beneath his God Devourer bloodline lies an unknown dragon bloodline that has never appeared in any record. Dragons—the only race ever capable of rivaling the God Devourers—are believed to be extinct. Yet something far older sleeps within Fenrir. Something even the gods were never meant to witness. Now hunted across worlds, dimensions, and distant galaxies by divine pantheons, demonic empires, celestial armies, and supernatural monarchs, Fenrir is forced onto a path of relentless conflict. Although his awakening grants him immense power, he cannot fully control it. His Wolf Form is unstable. His dragon bloodline remains dormant. His abilities often threaten to consume him as much as his enemies. To survive, he must train. To protect those he cares about, he must evolve. And to uncover the truth of his origins, he must become stronger than every enemy standing in his way. As powerful women from countless races—including celestial princesses, vampire queens, immortal witches, dragon empresses, and dangerously obsessive yanderes—become entangled in his fate, Fenrir finds himself at the center of a cosmic war that spans the universe itself. The gods believe they are hunting the last God Devourer. The supernatural races believe they understand the threat he poses. They are all wrong. Because Fenrir Endarth is not merely the last God Devourer. He is the beginning of something new. A being born from betrayal. Forged by tragedy. Tempered through battle. And destined to rise from a broken young man into an existence capable of making gods, dragons, angels, demons, and titans kneel before him. For when OBLIVION reaches its final evolution... The heavens themselves will tremble before the God Devouring Abomination. Make an auxiliary chapter and The characters should have last names where necessary Disclaimer:All characters, including but not limited to Fenrir Endarth, Seraphina, Elena Drakanis, Aurelia Valethorn, OBLIVION, and all other original characters, locations, organizations, races, concepts, and story elements featured in this novel are the intellectual property of Kingmora259 and are protected by copyright laws.

World of Girl's Frontline is shown again and again as unforgiving and harsh world. But away from well known commander, there is another story.

This story begins during the canon timeline, bridges world-breaking events, and continues past the series finale. Dracule Marya Zaleska has always lived in the shadow of her father, Dracule Mihawk, the world’s greatest swordsman. But Marya is no ordinary heir to a legendary name. Gifted with the enigmatic Oni-Oni no Mi (Mist-Mist Fruit), she wields the power to summon spectral apparitions and manipulate the veil between the living and the dead. Yet, this power is both a blessing and a curse, as it binds her to a destiny she does not yet understand. Determined to escape her father’s towering legacy, Marya sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother, a woman shrouded in mystery who sacrificed herself to protect a secret so profound it could shake the foundations of the world. Along the way, Marya discovers fragments of her mother’s past—clues that lead her to ancient ruins, forgotten battles, and a conspiracy that ties her family to the origins of the Devil Fruits themselves. As Marya delves deeper into the mysteries of her lineage, she navigates treacherous seas, faces off against ruthless enemies, and uncovers the truth about the Mist-Mist Fruit’s dark origins. But the closer Marya gets to the truth, the more she realizes that her parents’ sacrifices were not just for her sake—they were to protect the world from a looming catastrophe. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, Marya must confront the darkness within herself and decide whether to embrace her Mist-Mist powers or reject them to forge her own path. "Dracule Marya Zaleska: Oni Phantom - Devil Fruit Origins" is a tale of legacy, sacrifice, and self-discovery. In a world where the past and present collide, Marya’s journey will reveal the secrets her parents died to protect and challenge her to rise above the shadows of her name to become a legend in her own right. Will she uncover the truth in time to save the world, or will the weight of her legacy consume her? #FinalSaga #PostCanon #BridgeLore #PostTimeskip #CanonExpansion #WorldBuilding #HighWordCount #DailyUpdate

A girl named Red wants to exact her revenge on a man who has ruined her life; she continues her search accompanied by her companion, Alice. They are no ordinary humans; they are ‘Fables’—the name given to those who possess a weapon called ‘Everafter’, a weapon whose capabilities sometimes defy human understanding. They will be given missions by Mother, and whilst carrying out these missions, they will encounter many other Fables who will become both friends and foes. Life as a Fable does not guarantee a dignified existence or widespread popularity; they will frequently encounter people who dislike them. And they must continue to survive despite being hated by people they do not even know.

I am the same guy (Venerable Mountt Tai) trying to publish this on Royal Road. A normal Warhammer 40k fan while listening to some majorkill videos talking about the emperor and his sons. Thought to himself, "Wow the Emperor was a dick, I bet I can do better." Yet he never imagined a certain dick would take it personally and drag him into the 40k verse to stand by those words. Note: I'm completely new to writing so my format will be weird until I get used to writing. I'm writing this because I'm a huge WH:40k fan and I've always wanted to write something myself. I've been learning lore in my off time but there's still a lot I don't know. So don't expect any diamonds here, just inconsistencies.

Julia Sims never thought her life would end up in such a tragedy. She got married to the great Victor Bush?! That guy who made her entire being burn in anger?! The person who had never talked to her with a gentle face? The man famous for flirting the girls around? The person who had made her high school life hell?! No way! The two people were so incompatible that not a single quality of their match. If one wanted to go West, the other would head over to the East! Even the color of their wolves differed! How would they ever even imagine falling in love? *** Victor Bush, an Alpha of the Emerald Pack had a condition: He would end up dying if he marked his mate. He never found one and got married to a girl who wasn't identified as his mate. When she came of age, he was just unfortunate enough to have found out that she was his mate! How?! Why this girl?! Why was he so damned unlucky?! PS: The cover pic is not mine. If the owner wants me to take it down, reach me on my discord!

The Eternal City is no longer built on seven hills, but on thousands of steam pipes and buried secrets. The year is 1000 AD. The New Roman Empire has reached the zenith of human civilization. Under the reign of Emperor Aurelius II, Rome has transformed into a global steam-powered metropolis where Navis Aeria airships rule the skies and Via Ferrea iron trains connect the continents. Pax Romana is no longer just a history but an enduring prosperity. However, this peace is merely a thin layer of paint over a cracking machine. A secret message via pneumatic telegraph reaches the palace stating that the Province of Iberia has exploded in rebellion. For the Senate, this might be a common peasant riot, but for Aurelius II, there is a terror he cannot explain. The Emperor is forced to leave the throne to lead his legions to the front lines, leaving a restless Rome under the responsibility of his son, Romulus III. Amidst the political tension, the court historian Aelius Tacitus and his student, Cassian, discover that this rebellion is not just a fight for territory. There is a mysterious technology used by the rebels that should not exist and an ancient symbol appearing on city walls. While tasked with finding a worthy empress for Romulus III, Aelius begins to realize that what he wrote about the bloody history of Romulus I in 476 AD was not just the past. It was a warning of a storm heading toward Rome. Civil war is lurking. Secrets of hundreds of years are waiting to explode. And when Brass meets Blood, Romulus III must prove if he is strong enough to hold the crown that has burdened his ancestors for five centuries. One empire built on steam. One secret buried in history. One rebellion that will change everything. Note: This story is a sequel or a continuation of the era from the book: When Rome Stood Firm.

Shin Kinghad was a kid who had been abducted and trained by a powerful underworld organization since he was three years old. After six years, he was rescued by the Special Forces during their operation against that organization and was adopted by the captain of the Special Forces. Since then, he treated the son and daughter of the captain as his own brother and sister. Years later, he joined the greatest VRMMORPG of all time, [Destiny's Fate] online, due to repeated invitations from his brother. He creates havoc inside the game as he climbs his way from being a beginner player to a peak-class expert. But as he grew up, he became curious about his real identity and his biological parents. He tried to investigate it with the help of his brother and best friend. And after discovering his real background, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and stood at the peak of the world using his Martial-Art Skills and Mentalism Techniques. https://discord.gg/km5mppvWcm

A light illuminates the entire Earth, and in the blink of an eye, an earthquake is unleashed, shattering reality. "Welcome to Circe," a voice echoes in the minds of all humans. Blue screens float before each person, displaying impossible ranks, statistics, and attributes. The initial shock transforms into horror as they discover they are no longer in their own world, that the sky has changed, and that even their own bodies feel different. Chaos erupts in minutes. Social order collapses in hours. And the struggle for control begins in less than a day. Among the millions transported, five friends—Kida, Murd, Verju, Huis, and Churn—are the only ones with true knowledge of the game and its terrors. But Circe is not exactly as they remember it… While most succumb to panic, violence, or despair, they discover that their experience might be the only hope for survival. But even among them, fear and despair take hold. Because in Circe, there are no rules. There is no respawn. There is no rest. Only one crushing truth: If they want to go home—if such a place still exists—they must first become strong enough not to die.

The boys summoned from Earth were meant to be heroes. Instead, they became slaves. Branded as expendable weapons by the empire that summoned them, the group later known as the Strays survives through rebellion, escape, and bloodshed. Freedom comes at a cost—and now powerful nobles, mercenary orders, and kingdoms hunt the runaway summons who were never meant to live. Armed with stolen magic and hard-earned scars, the Strays travel a continent consumed by war, searching for one impossible prize: a way back to Earth. But in a world that profits from their existence, escaping may mean tearing down the very empires that control it.

Young Shiraishi was originally an ordinary genin from Sunagakure, but in an accident, he obtained a special item and a large number of fragmented memories. Through constant exploration and deduction, he successfully transformed the initial skill of high-speed movement from another world into his first ninjutsu. From then on, young Shiraishi embarked on the path of becoming the strongest technician in Sunagakure. Note: The abilities in this story are Pokémon-based. The protagonist will also travel to other worlds, but only for some chapters, and there’s a reason for that. Characters from those worlds will appear much later in the story as well. Enjoy reading.

This is a Warhammer 40,000 fan-made story. While some timeline elements have been slightly adjusted for narrative purposes, the tone and spirit remain unmistakably Warhammer. Expect references to memes, historical events, and chaos-fueled absurdity woven into the drama of this universe. Li Feng, an ordinary college student studying in the US, thought he was just driving home with his quiet, gentle girlfriend Empress. But in the blink of an eye, a roaring warp vortex tore open before them and dragged Li Feng across reality itself, hurling him straight into the grim darkness of the forty-first millennium. And then came the real shock. His girlfriend was never human to begin with. She was a fragment of the Emperor’s soul, wandering the mortal world in disguise! ……… Stranded on a barren, war-torn planet with nothing but panic in his lungs, Li Feng found himself surrounded by a mob of bloodthirsty orks. Just when he was certain he was about to become green-skinned minced meat, a glowing panel materialized in front of him. A system? In the Warhammer universe? Maybe... just maybe... things were about to get interesting. -------------------------------- 70 advanced chapters are now available on Patreon!

I am scared I am scared of a lot of things future, present and even the past I am scared to lift my head or else l will see it I want to ignore it, all the things hoping they will pass I still wonder who I am yet the answer isn't important I will be forgotten in the end becoming no more than past Please forget me and move on

"Immortality? That can be lonely. And in the end, everyone will die. It doesn’t matter what you do to escape it—sooner or later, all shall taste death. It is already written; it’s only a matter of when and how. But glory… glory is the answer. Glory will outlive flesh and bones. Glory is what we should strive for, not immortality." ~~~~ Robin Burton was a young man who grew up with everything anyone could ever hope for: immense talent in cultivation, a sharp mind, and a wealthy family that would stop at nothing to protect and nurture him. He had everything—except the will to make use of it. "Why should I walk the same path as my ancestors? Why must I seek strength just to defeat one rival or compete with another? That is not what I was born for!" --- “…Heh\~” Robin let out a long sigh. “Pursuing power was never my goal. I left my family and secluded myself to escape those pointless struggles for authority. I wanted to explore the universe, and to explore myself first… yet time and again, I was dragged into devastating wars. I wanted to benefit people with my knowledge and immortalize my name, yet worlds fell and hundreds of billions died because of me. Ironic, hah?”

“In “That Time My Mother Got Turned into a Monster!” Adam Hunter, a young boy with an unusual passion for the mysterious and miraculous, has grown up with a deep connection to the natural world. However, he never could have imagined that one day he’d find himself entangled in a horrific magical mishap. Adam Hunter tells the story of his mother’s supernatural transformation into a terrifying creature that occurred during a magical accident. As he watched his mother being turned into a monster, something inside of him snapped. What once were loving glances and caring words were now replaced by the snarls and growls of a savage beast. From a young age, he resided with his mother, father, and brother in a seemingly flawless household. They are closely related and have strong ties with his father’s brother, a married man with two daughters. The Hunters live in relative peace and harmony as a family. However, a wise and gentle witch near the edge of a small village is far removed from society. On one fateful day, his father performed an unknown ritual whose purpose was obscure to Adam and his brother, and a terrible accident occurred. The spell becomes corrupted and disturbed halfway through. As a result, Adam’s mother was transformed into a wretched creature with claws and fangs. Terrified but determined to help her, Adam’s older brother Allen embarks on a harrowing quest to save her from both the curse and a dangerous group of dark sorcerers. In a desperate attempt to save the mother he knew and the woman who had loved him unconditionally, he set out to find a way to change her back. At age 20, Adam Hunter embarks on a harrowing journey through a dangerous but intriguing world of magic and mystery. As he struggles to find a way to reverse the curse and save his mother, he must navigate the dangerous world of magic and confront his fears and limitations. Though his journey is filled with challenges and trials, Adam Hunter never wavers in his determination to save his mother. Through it all, he discovers a deep inner strength that only arises in the face of dire adversity. Along the way, Adam Hunter uncovers dark secrets as he faces powerful adversaries but ultimately finds a way to overcome the curse and restore his mother to her human form. He had been through hell and back, but Adam’s perseverance had paid off in the end. But this is only the beginning of Adam’s journey, as he soon realizes that the darkness, he has seen is simply the tip of the iceberg. As his quest for a cure leads him deeper into the underworld, influential figures attempt to sway his heart and mind. Adam is faced with several choices that will test the limits of his morality. Through his journey, he will meet many people, some kind and some not, some who believed in him and some who wished only harm on him. He finds others who have succumbed to the same fate as his mother, which only serves to fuel his desire to find a cure for all those afflicted. Ultimately, he learns that true power comes not from magic but from the strength and dedication of one’s self. And with this newfound strength and determination, he can save his mother and the others he cares deeply about, bringing her and them back from the brink of madness. And although the curse had been lifted, Adam soon realized the true, unaltered truth about the cost of his actions.

500 years ago, an unimaginable war broke out between humanity and the Djinn. Mankind stood on the edge of extinction, for the Djinn were far beyond anything humans could understand. They could not be touched. They could not be killed. They could not be stopped. The Djinn were crushing the war with absolute ease. Until some of them chose to stand with humanity. These Djinn, who betrayed their own kind, revealed the greatest secret of their race to mankind: Djinn could be killed. But that knowledge came with a price. In order to fight back, humans had to unite with the very beings they feared. And thus, a forbidden ritual was born: The Djinn Binding Ritual. Through this ritual, humans learned how to bind Djinn to their will and wield their power as their own. And from that moment on… Djinn Hunters were born. Centuries passed. But the war never truly ended. It only changed its form. Now, the Djinn roam the human world after sunset, hunting in the dark and growing stronger with every life they take. And above them all stand the most feared of their kind: The Ten Ifrits — rulers of the Djinn Realm, each powerful enough to bring catastrophe upon the world. And then, one night… The life of a lonely and ordinary boy named Kaito was shattered forever. On what should have been a normal evening, his mother sent him out for a simple errand. But by the time the sun had set… everything had changed. When Kaito returned home, he found an Ifrit slaughtering his family and feasting on their remains. Frozen in terror and standing at death’s door, Kaito was saved at the last moment by a Djinn Hunter. But that night, he lost far more than his family. He lost the life he once knew. Driven by grief and a burning desire for revenge, Kaito follows the path of the hunter who saved him and finds himself within the Djinn Hunters’ Union. There, he meets two others: Ren and Aiko. Together, the three of them set out on a deadly journey against the Djinn, the Ifrits, and the darkness consuming their world. But the truth Kaito is chasing… is far greater than the monster that murdered his family. Because in the deepest shadows of this world, there is something that people only dare to whisper about in fear. A legend. A calamity. And perhaps… the true end of this war