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Power runs in blood - and blood always demands payment. Aya rules the North Kingdom with an ancient power that could end her bloodline forever. When Killan, the Southern King, seeks alliance through marriage, politics turn dangerous and desire becomes a liability. What begins as political maneuvering soon becomes something far more volatile. Drawn together by necessity, respect, and a growing attraction neither expected, Aya and Killan must navigate court intrigue, ancient rivalries, and the heavy cost of duty. As old wounds resurface and war looms on every border, the choices they make will determine not only the fate of their kingdoms—but the price of their hearts. Echoes of Ice and Iron is a story of power and inheritance, of love tested by obligation, and of sacrifices demanded by crowns forged in blood and history.

​SURVIVAL IS ONLY THE BEGINNING... ​Seo-hee thought her senior year would be ordinary, but now she and the students of high school, Grade-3, are trapped in a glitching reality. As the 'Death Hour' approaches, survival is no longer just about clearing trials—it’s about who you become to stay alive. ​When their true natures are stripped bare, will Seo-hee and her classmates be consumed by their own hate and selfishness? In this broken universe, surviving the game is only the start... the real challenge is surviving each other. Unedited version - may contain errors. © All right reserved.

"I want to be free…" Kaiser Solace always dreamed to be free—from responsibilities, expectations, limits, and even the laws that bound humanity. To him, freedom was ultimate pleasure—an intoxicating dream beyond reach. However, his dream was not something attainable. In truth, true freedom could never exist. Yet, in a world ruled by control and measured by power, Kaiser saw hope in the ability he awakened—[Freedom]. Though, raw and incomplete, it fueled his resolve to pursue his dream. With that ability, he slowly carved a path the world had never witnessed—a path to absolute freedom.

Tertha was never meant to exist. A realm beyond the reach of the Celestials, it is a world birthed from chaos and hewn by forces that predate time itself. Across ten vast continents—shrouded in primeval forests, shifting labyrinths, and peaks that pierce the very heavens—ancient mysteries lie dormant. Yet, despite their dominion, even the most formidable races have barely scratched the surface of Tertha’s arcane secrets. Eight formidable races lay claim to these fractured lands, each driven by a nature as unyielding as the soil beneath them. Amongst them are the Antropho, whose pursuit of forbidden knowledge borders on a perilous obsession, and the Everin—stoic sentinels who guard the ancient wilds with silent vigilance. While the Ourei command the soaring mountain spires with the raw strength of the earth, the Diablo leave only ruin in their wake. Driven by an insatiable bloodlust, they exist in a perpetual cycle of carnage, embodying the very essence of demonic strife. The realm is further shaped by the Görva, undisputed masters of the forge and ancient craft, and the Gravon—apex hunters driven by primal blood and instinct. In the shadow of encroaching war, the Furnox preserve the brutal elegance of their ancestral combat rites. Yet, a collective dread lingers for the Aoratoz: those spectral harbingers that emerge from the lightless Abyss, transcending the very nature of death. On Tertha, strength is the only enduring law. Here, power manifests in many lethal guises: while some crush their foes with raw, unrelenting might, others weave the very fabric of the arcane. The Neva Warriors strike with a soul-searing aura, burning through the fray, as Element Benders command the world itself—reshaping the battlefield to their iron will. But then came the ambition. The insatiable greed. The hunger for absolute dominion. From the depths of the lightless Abyss, the Aoratoz forged a weapon of forbidden origin—a blade that severs more than just flesh. It cuts through the very soul itself. They call it.. The Soul Sword. ---

A gamer wakes up inside his favorite game DESTINY as its most hated, cursed NPC—Kel von Rosenfeld. Doomed to die in the first arc, he now carries the knowledge of the entire game. To survive, he must defy destiny itself and rise from disgrace to absolute power.

After a fatal accident involving a drunk driver , a man’s soul is transmigrated into the body of Daniel Cross, a forensic consultant in Portland who died in an alley alongside a monstrous "Wesen". Upon waking, he is integrated into the Bestiary System, a framework for the Grimm bloodline that allows him to catalogue different species and, most importantly, extract and synthesize their biological abilities from their corpses. Navigating a world where ancient Reapers hunt his kind and Royal Families manipulate global politics to find a legendary map hidden in seven keys, the protagonist refuses the traditional role of a lone slayer. Instead, he builds a "Pack" of Wesen allies, including a reformed Blutbad and a Fuchsbau apothecary. The stakes turn personal through his relationship with Adalind Schade, a deadly Hexenbiest attorney. What starts as a transactional alliance to survive Royal schemes evolves into a genuine romantic connection. As they share secrets and blood against legendary assassins, they find a rare intimacy that challenges centuries of hatred between their species. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

**Synopsis:** Daniel was never one for companionship. A withdrawn college student, he found solace in isolation, his only true passion lying in the prehistoric titans that once roamed the Earth—dinosaurs. While his peers indulged in social gatherings, he buried himself in documentaries, books, and movies about the mighty creatures. But fate had a twisted sense of irony. One evening, as he walked home alone, a towering promotional truck for the upcoming *Jurassic World* movie came barreling down the street. Before he could react, its metal frame collided with his frail body, and everything turned black. Death was instantaneous. Or so he thought. Daniel awoke in a world unlike any he had ever seen—one of towering ferns, humid air, and the distant roars of colossal beasts. The sky burned a shade of violet, with twin moons watching over the land like eerie sentinels. The scent of raw earth and decay filled his lungs as he sat up, his body strangely light yet powerful. Behind him, an ancient stone tablet bore an inscription: **WELCOME TO THE WORLD. SHAPE YOUR DESTINY.** A searing pain shot through his mind, and suddenly, he understood. He had been reborn in this primeval paradise, but not as a mere human. He possessed a power unlike any other—he could shapeshift into any dinosaur he imagined. Velociraptor, T-Rex, Triceratops—the possibilities were endless. But with great power came grave responsibility. This was no ordinary prehistoric world. It was a fragile ecosystem teetering on the brink of destruction. Creatures beyond his wildest nightmares lurked in the shadows, their gleaming eyes watching his every move. Daniel soon realized that this world wasn’t simply a utopia for dinosaurs—it was a battleground. With each transformation, his instincts grow sharper, his senses more attuned to the ancient heartbeat of the land. But the more he fights to survive, the more he realizes that his power comes at a cost. Shapeshifting drains his very soul, threatening to consume him entirely. He teeters on the edge of humanity, his mind fracturing under the weight of the beasts he becomes. As he journeys deeper into the wilderness, he encounters other creatures struggling for survival, each playing a role in the balance of the prehistoric world. He must learn to navigate this delicate ecosystem, mastering his powers while maintaining the natural order. But as he delves deeper, a sinister force begins to emerge. Ancient and primal, it threatens to unravel everything that has been sustained for eons. Daniel, the unlikely guardian of this land, must make a choice—embrace the instincts of the predator or fight to preserve the world that has now become his home. The hunt has begun. **Genre:** Horror, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction

There’s a saying ‘if you don’t understand my silence, you’ll never understand my words.’ This book “FOLDED SECRETS” is a collection of short stories. It picturizes the stories of years ago when messages and chats were nonexistent and people chatted by posting letters to their loves ones. Here specifically a postmaster finds out some interesting letters that were rejected or returned back to the post office. The stories depict the unrequited love stories of some chosen personalities. Let’s dive into their world to experience the rawness of one-sided love. (ps) Hold some tissues before reading. Trust me, you’ll need it. Thanks me later.

A dangerous witch has escaped the ocean, slipping into the human world where she hides in plain sight, growing stronger and more ruthless each passing day. No ones knows where she is or when she might strike. Born beneath the wave, Corelia, a young mermaid, never imagined destiny would lead her into the human world. Yet the ocean chooses her for a mission only she can complete, she is forced to leave everything she knows behind,with her loyal best friend by her side, Mishell. The two mermaids steps into the human world armed with nothing but a mysterious necklace, a Death Shell and a mission that feels high but far more complicated than they expected. The human world isn't just unfamilar but overwhelming, secrets lurks in the dark corners, past that refuses to be buried, enemies behind friendly smiles and emotions they were never prepared for clouded their judgement. In the middle of this search, they find themselves tangled in college life... Crossing path with Q4, a popular K-pop Boyband whose presence brings unexpected distractions, dangerous attentions and feelings neither of them were prepared for. As their powers began to change and evil forces close in, Corelia and Mishell realized that capturing the witch might not be as simple as they thought. With no clear clues, no idea where to begin and hearts slowly entangled in a world they were never meant to belong, the mission became a race against time. Love and Danger collide. Trust is tested and the line between destiny and choices became blur. With everything at risk, the witch still hides in the shadows. Will they be strong enough to complete their mission or will the human world consume them even before they find where to start?

Can I survive The Walking Dead with Agent 47 body, the best hitman in fiction? What if the walkers become faster and smarter? Let’s find out whether I can survive long enough to become the ruler in a zombie-apocalypse world… or die trying. ____________________________________ What You Can Expect from This Novel If you enjoy stories with a flawless main character who never grows or changes, then this fan fiction isn’t for you. This story focuses on people and how they behave in the midst of disaster. It delves into the darker side of humanity, the good, the bad, and the ugly. But since it’s set in The Walking Dead universe, you probably expected that.

After dying in an accident, I woke up in the world of John Wick. No cheat system, no female lead, no mainstream plot—only a rusty Proficiency Panel that barely shows anything. Rent overdue, girlfriend gone, memories sealed, and a creepy landlady knocking at midnight… my life was already a mess. Until I rescued a beagle wearing a tag that said Daisy. That night, John Wick himself told me: “The Continental Hotel will be waiting for you at 8.” From that moment on, my bloody journey as a killer began. Bullets, blades, and legends—if I want to survive in this stitched universe of assassins and spies, I have only one choice: Train like hell, and kill like the best. 【Various Films + Stitched Universe + Proficiency Panel + High-Energy Gunfight + Famous Scenes + Official Rant + No Mainstream System + No Female Lead + Tribute to Classics】 [Stories already started: John Wick 1-2 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | The Assassin's Creed | 007 Prequel | The Hitman's Bodyguard 1-2 | The Fate of the Furious | Fable Prequel | Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Red 1 | The Expendables 1 | Waistband | Three Days to Die | Mission: Impossible 4] [Stories to be started: Fast & Furious 5 | Prequel to The New World | Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Prequel to Twin Wolves | Prequel to Agent 47 | Prequel to Special Forces | Fury Rescue | Fury | The Mechanic | etc. etc. etc. etc. ... Too many to list.] -------------------------------- 70 advanced chapters are now available on Patreon!

The Kingdom of broken stars was once the brightest empire under the sky. But one night, the stars fell… and with them, the truth was buried. Princess Aren was born in the shadow of that fall. The court calls her cursed. The kingdom calls her useless. But when a whisper from the forbidden forest speaks her name, Aren realizes her fate is tied to the broken stars above. Now, with a mysterious boy who carries light inside him, she must choose: stay silent and let the kingdom rot, or uncover a secret that could destroy the throne… or save it. In a world where history is written by liars, can a girl no one believes in rewrite the stars?

[Nakseong High School, the heads of 300 people exploded!] Lee Joon, an ordinary high school student. During the entrance ceremony, he was caught up in a strange phenomenon and died. [You have died.] [Restarting from checkpoint.] [Loading…] And then a message appeared before his eyes. 『Welcome to Nakseong High School that is full of mysteries and secrets. Uncover the dark secrets hidden around the school, or fight against urban legends and myths to earn points and unlock special abilities. Then, gather companions and stop the resurrection of the demon king before you graduate. The world is in your hands.』 IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not my story. It belongs to the original author, whose username is “only Fan.” I am only publishing an English translation for reading purposes, and there may be some errors or mistakes in my translation.

"She thought she could escape him… until he found her. Ivy has always been cautious, quiet, invisible but Qin Jingze sees everything. Dangerous, obsessive, and haunted by a past he can’t undo, he will protect her at any cost. Ivy wants freedom, but in a world where desire and danger collide, can she resist a love to refuse to let go? "Ivy ran from him. She thought she could disappear. But Qin Jingze never forgets. Powerful, mysterious, and relentless, he will stop at nothing to protect her. The question is… does she want to be saved, or destroyed?" "She’s running from herself. He’s running from his past. When Ivy crosses paths with Qin Jingze, nothing will ever be the same. Secrets, obsession, and a love that’s as dangerous as it is irresistible can they survive the storm, or will history repeat itself?"

A story of Ray Raynold, someone who, in order to keep his promise, has set out to change the entire world while constantly injured, as he is hunted by everyone- all to protect his daughter, Lina, an innocent little 8-year-old girl. Ray lies to her constantly about everything, just so she doesn’t get worried about him. Will Ray be able to keep his promise while protecting his daughter as well as her innocence, even if he has to lie about literally everything? (Warning: Do not get attached to anyone.)

In the Multiverse, the Best Partner. Written by Lord God. One Soul, Two Bodies. Infinite flow. Roleplaying characters from games like honkai: star rail and Genshin Impact, with anime characters added as appropriate.

A twenty-eight-year-old accountant from Denver dies in a rain-slicked car wreck, only to awaken inside an escape pod plummeting toward Earth, transmigrated into the powerful body of Mon-El. As he crashes into National City, he discovers his new Daxamite physiology is governed by a Solar Energy Absorption system that turns his cells into biological batteries. Unlike the original Mon-El, he possesses "meta-knowledge" of the Arrowverse, allowing him to strategically guide Kara Zor-El and the DEO through crises like the arrival of Mr. Mxyzptlk. While navigating a budding romance with Kara, he focuses on the Lead Resistance progression path to eliminate his species' lethal weakness. During a quiet night in Kara's apartment over pizza, he begins to manifest the rare Tactile Telekinesis ability, allowing him to manipulate objects with a thought-driven field. To survive the looming threat of Cadmus and his own royal heritage, he must balance his "dumb prince" facade with a cold, calculated training regimen that will eventually push his strength and speed toward sub-light mastery.

They're all loyal when you talk about it, but when you ask, they won't go! Now, the Emperor's favor has still descended upon this 21st-century fragile bull 'Sith,' who has been conscripted by the God-Emperor into a local PDF (Plane Defense Force). Fortunately, our protagonist awakening system allows Sith to receive a hundredfold positive feedback no matter what he does, as long as he personally participates. I thought this system was just so-so, but I never expected it to be a TM concept technology! Therefore, when the Sith led his soldiers in one battle, it was equivalent to fighting a hundred battles, and fighting a hundred battles was equivalent to fighting ten thousand battles. After an apocalypse, a group of veterans of countless battles were directly acquired, and various conceptual types emerged one after another. So much so that in the end, not only did God-Emperor snatch him away, but the Four Gods also snatched him away, and even Goma insisted that the protagonist was their most Waaagh kid, and that the Sith should lead the green-skinned Waaagh, renamed 'Sith Kid,' to overturn the entire galaxy. But as the Sith, blessed by the Seven Gods, continued to fight across this messed-up galaxy, it wasn't until many years later that the Sith suddenly realized he had a hundredfold positive feedback loop... Why were the Four Symbols also corrected?

Psyche, the youngest son of Capital City’s greatest conglomerate, belonging to the Demetriou family, was cursed with the life of an F-Rank Hunter with an S-Rank ability. Meaning, a real useful skill but no means to protect himself from harm. Looking for a way to avoid his family treating him like livestock to milk off of his ability, he landed a job throught a mysterious sponsor. He swore to himself that he would make a lot of money and leave the tower, see the outside world and live a single life forever! "You need to keep in mind that while you serve his majesty, you aren't allowed to peek under his mask at night. Nor can you see him during the day, understood?"  “Then, what exactly is my job?” “You need to make sure his highness never leaves the room at night.” “W-What?” “The young master isn't to be left out of his room at night. No matter what. Do you understand?” Sigh. If only it was that simple for a mere human to keep an ancient god with a bad attitude grounded in his room.  — *This is a (very gay) tower-world retelling of the Greek myth "Cupid and Psyche". In no way does it pretend to be taken as a faithful source of culture or religion, nor does it intend to disparage them. It was simply inspired by the myth. *This isn't a fanfic. *The cover art does not belong to me and will be removed upon request. *Enjoy \(*u*)/

This is a fan translation of 赛马娘，从入门到地下室 The original author is EEEEE然后亮标 Please support them! === To all trainers: throughout your tenure, please never harbor or expose even the slightest notion of romance. Relationships are strictly forbidden—whether among colleagues or between trainers and Uma Musume. At all times, maintain appropriate distance from everyone. Never proactively invite Uma Musume to meals. If one invites you, find an excuse and politely decline. Do not pat heads! Do not touch horse ears! Do not touch tails! When going to sleep at night, ensure your doors and windows are locked. If you hear doors being torn down or the screams of your colleagues, do not leave your room. Immediately call campus security and remain inside until the authorities handle the situation. If an Uma Musume confesses feelings to you, politely decline without showing irritation or excitement. Play dumb! Always pretend you didn't understand! Afterward, promptly apply for campus protection. If necessary, the academy may arrange for your discreet resignation. If you happen to be a handsome male trainer, charming in speech, gentle (yasashii), and obviously attractive to the opposite sex—resign immediately. It's not discrimination; you simply do not belong here. If you insist on staying, the dark basement will inevitably be your only fate. Mizuno Sora looked at his evaluation of Appearance S, Scent S, and Voice S, and began to struggle inwardly. #Umamusume #Uma Musume #Pretty Derby