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“Pleasing Rancor” is a romance thriller novel about Ariel Smith, a gentle Californian bookshop owner haunted by the car crash that killed her parents and left her drowning in guilt. Her quiet life shatters when her best friend Berry disappears days before her wedding—and a magnetic stranger, Arlo Johnson, walks in and becomes her rescuer, her comfort, and the man who makes her believe she can finally heal. But Arlo is not who he seems. He is the cold, brilliant head of Obsidian Halo, the criminal empire that once owned both Berry and her fiancé Harry. Their vanishing is no accident, but the fallout of Harry’s failed coup and Berry’s secret betrayal. When Arlo forces Ariel to watch Berry’s brutal, staged death, the man who once felt like safety turns into the monster who destroys her world, twisting love into pure hatred. As Ariel struggles to survive the wreckage of that betrayal, other players step out of the shadows: Tyson Royale, a calculating fixer with his own bloody history; Chris, the one man who still sees the girl Ariel used to be; and Mara, a survivor who knows exactly how monsters are made. Each of them has their own plans for Ariel—and their own reasons to bring Arlo down. Caught between the memory of the Arlo who held her through nightmares and the ruthless kingpin who used her deepest wounds as a weapon, Ariel must decide what kind of person she will become. Will she let grief and rage turn her cruel, or find a way to claim her own power without becoming like the man who ruined her? “Pleasing Rancor” is a story of love as both sanctuary and trap—and of a woman fighting to decide who she is after the person she trusted most becomes the author of her ruin.

Shen yao glared at his half brother with a look of sheer animosity like as if he was any closer he would tear him apart He growled in despair after losing his family incapable of protecting them until his last moments He woke up again in an ancient world in the body of someone sharing the same name as him watch his journey as he ascends the throne In another world

When the Global Apocalypse System descended, every adult received the same message… [ Select the Apocalypse you’d like to challenge. ] [ You have limited time. Fail to choose, and the system will choose for you. ] Dragons, demons, zombies, deep sea creatures, aliens, vampires, machines… They will enter an apocalypse! Each survivor was allowed only one choice. One Apocalypse. One Gift Pack. Then, they would all receive their unique Talent… But Kai awakened something unusual. He received Infinite Gift Packs… every survival kit, every resource, every starter’s advantage was there… While others struggle with scarcity, Kai alone walks with abundance. No matter which Apocalypse he enters, his arsenal will decide who survives… and who perishes… or so he thought. Compared to other Survivors with Talents that gives them super strength, special eye, mystical ability, and other unusual talent like invisibility, can he really survive or even end this apocalypse? *** WSA 2026 14 Chapters per week. 20 Golden Tickets = 1 extra chapter 100 Power Stones = 1 extra chapter

Dugu Feng thought he had won the reincarnation lottery. As the grandnephew of the famous Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, he expected a life of luxury, handed-out Immortal Herbs, and Spirit Bones. Reality was a poisonous slap in the face. The Dugu family is in a civil war: the Snake Faction versus the Poison Faction. And to his misfortune, his "dear" granduncle is on the opposing side. Instead of gifts, Dugu Feng faces a death sentence. But fate dealt him an ace up his sleeve: an Ancestral Pearl capable of refining any toxin into pure power. Tang San wants the Immortal Herbs? Too bad, they are already mine. The Douluo Continent despises poison masters? Soon, they will kneel before them. From the shadows, Dugu Feng will pull the strings. The entire continent is his chessboard, and even Titled Douluos are just his pawns. Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 20 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Bankai10

Freshman Year in College is a beautiful modern fairytale set in the heart of the University of Oxford. Felicity Paddington is a girl with big dreams and a hopeful heart. She loves her family deeply, especially her father, even though he abandoned her and her mother years ago. She doesn’t understand why he left, and that unanswered question still haunts her. Once, she gave her heart to Theodore Owen, and he broke it. Since then, Felicity has kept it carefully guarded. Freshman year is meant to be a new beginning. A new campus. New friends. No distractions. Getting accepted into Oxford feels like the opportunity she has been waiting for, a chance to grow, discover herself, and build the future she has always imagined. Everything changes when she is accepted into Oxford. College is supposed to be her fresh start, the moment she finally steps into the life she has always dreamed of. But on her very first days on campus, Felicity meets a charming and mysterious boy named Christopher Buckingham Blake. Confident, complicated, and completely unexpected, he unsettles everything she had planned. Christopher is not an ordinary student. He is the Prince of England, heir to the throne. A royal who refuses to be controlled by palace rules and tradition, he chooses freedom instead of a crown. He leaves royal life behind to attend university, hoping to live a normal life, even if it means clashing with his powerful father, the King. He is rebellious, carefree, and prone to making mistakes, but he loves his family deeply, despite the tension between them. When Christopher meets Felicity, everything changes. Between lectures, late-night conversations, study sessions, new friendships, jealous rivals, misunderstandings, and hidden secrets, their worlds slowly collide. What begins as an innocent friendship turns into a slow-burning romance neither of them expected or planned. But loving a prince comes with a price, including forbidden feelings, royal scandals, and dangerous choices that threaten their happiness. As Felicity moves through her first year, she must face heartbreak, buried family secrets, and the truth about love itself. College will test her strength, challenge her dreams, and stretch her heart in ways she never imagined. Freshman Year in College was supposed to be about survival. Instead, it may change her destiny forever. A story of love, self-discovery, friendship, personal growth, loyalty, and unforgettable first experiences. Freshman Year in College is a romantic and emotional journey about growing up, chasing dreams, and finding love where it is least expected.

Spencer Kessler’s life ended on a rainy highway, but he awakens in the Aiel Waste as Aldan, a man the Pattern never intended to exist. He is bonded to the "Pattern Weaver’s Codex," a unique metaphysical interface that allows him to perceive and "edit" the narrative threads of reality without touching the One Power. As a soul outside the Wheel's design, he acts as a cosmic contingency, using "Thread Sight" to anticipate threats and protect Rand al'Thor from a fate that is increasingly glitching. Navigating the glass columns of Rhuidean, he must trade his meta-knowledge for the Dragon’s survival, proving that even a tool can choose its own purpose before the Pattern unravels completely.

ECLIPSE is a gripping thriller about identity, power, and survival. Kidnapped as a child and stripped of his past, a gifted Nigerian boy is remade into Lucas Segun Derin, heir to one of Africa’s most powerful conglomerates. Raised in wealth, trained for dominance, and hunted by shadows, he rises as a business titan—while fragments of another life refuse to die. As assassination attempts, corporate warfare, and a masked baseball legend collide, Lucas uncovers a buried truth: he was never meant to exist as he is. With enemies closing in and love threatening to expose him, he must choose between the life engineered for him and the identity stolen from him. ECLIPSE is a cinematic saga of betrayal, resilience, and the fight to reclaim one’s name—before the darkness wins.

The world didn’t break. It was corrected. When Elias wakes up in a place where everything is too perfect to be real, he thinks it’s a mistake. It isn’t. Something is trying to cross. And something else is trying to stop it.

From Pig-Faced Trash to the Most Wanted Mate in Beastworld! * * * Aurora died as she lived - feared, skilled, and alone. As a world-class assassin of the 21st century, she expected death to be the end. Instead, she awakens in a primitive Beastworld in the body of a girl who shares her name but nothing else. The original owner of her body was not only overweight, despised, and carried filthy reputation, but she's so hated that even children throw stones at her. And worst of all? She wakes up straddling a bound, enraged, devastatingly handsome Alpha wolf she apparently drugged in an attempt to force him into mating. Aurora immediately realizes she has transmigrated into a complete disaster. With death looming, a ruined name, and a body that can barely run - she has no time to panic. Especially not when a mysterious System binds itself to her and issues a cold command - [Save the Beastworld from extinction… or be erased.] In a world where females are rare, weak, and dying out, and powerful beastmen rule with instinct and dominance, Aurora must survive by relying on the only things she still owns - her deadly skills and forgotten medical knowledge. But survival isn't simple. Because the wolf she tried to "assault" becomes her first unavoidable connection. And he is only the beginning. A tyrannical Snow Lion Beast King with piercing eyes that see too much. A cold and ancient Dragon King who has outlived his entire bloodline. A cunning Nine-Tailed Fox Lord who plays with hearts like games. A blazing Divine Phoenix whose pride rivals the heavens. Each one powerful. Each one dangerous. Each one drawn to her in ways they don't understand. Some want her dead. Some want to claim her. Some can't decide which desire burns stronger. Caught between survival, secrets, and a system that manipulates her at every turn, Aurora must rebuild herself from nothing - changing not only her fate, but the future of the entire Beastworld. All while unintentionally capturing the hearts of the most powerful beastmen alive. Because this time, the "trash" female they all despised is the one who will make them kneel. --- **A reverse-harem fantasy romance filled with danger, humor, slow-burn love, and a heroine who refuses to be broken.**

After his death. an African American 'neet' of a gamer; discovers his reawakening into the body of a younger African American boy with a bit of immeasurable mental trauma; and he is originally set to die. His only benefits would be the knowledge of events in the future that leads to his death flags, along with a system. What path is he willing to take in order to survive in the post-apocalyptic game turned reality he has been thrown into; and how long will 'this' Sam Burrell remain amongst 'the last of us'. Note: This is a alternate universe base on my decision to make sam (this story's protagonist) older than in the GAME.

Mia was the world’s perfect idol — platinum hair, hypnotic green eyes, and a voice that made millions feel seen. Her album Serpent Monarch wasn’t just music. It was a trap. Every track pulled listeners deeper: from “Welcome, Beautiful” to the final chant of the Nephilim. Fans thought they were falling in love with a pop star. They were joining something ancient. Now the voices in Mia’s head aren’t just fans anymore. They are a parliament of alters voting for survival. After a psychic crash, she flees to the Sanctuary — a hidden monastery where an AI known as Odin watches, doctors speak in riddles, and a one-eyed man with a cane offers the only thing she never had: a choice. But the songs are still playing. The serpent is still whispering. And the crown she helped build is coming for her. A dark psychological thriller about identity, fame, and the moment an idol realises she was never the queen — she was the bait.

Life after death was nothing more than a myth. Until it wasn't. Reborn into a world of magic, monsters and chaos, he carries with him everything from his past life. Every memory, every lesson, every scar. And this time around he was lucky enough to be born under the Black Sun, gifted with strength and speed beyond that of an ordinary man. The world is broken. He has seen enough of life to know that someone has to fix it. And this time around, that someone is him.

In the cursed world of Shadow Slave, there walks a man woven too deeply into fate’s design. A soul shaped to become humanity’s shield. Its guiding light and its perfect hero. Every step he takes bends toward salvation. Every choice drifts toward virtue. Every battle carves him closer to an impossible ideal he can never quite reach. Because perfection was never meant to live. The more he adapts, the more flawed he becomes. The more human he remains, the more fate tightens its hold. And somewhere beyond his stolen name and borrowed purpose, the thing fate truly created still waits beneath the light.

When the world changed, he stayed behind. While everyone rushed into the Tower—chasing power, fame, and survival—he walked away. Not because he lacked talent… but because he couldn’t keep up. He could sense every movement too clearly. Every detail stood out more than it should. In a game that rewarded speed and precision, that kind of awareness only slowed him down. So he quit. But the game didn’t stay a game. When the Tower became reality, everything changed—except him. Now, with nothing left and no way to survive, he enters the Tower far later than everyone else. Only this time… it’s not about playing perfectly. It’s about staying alive. And in a world where everything can be sensed— the one who notices too much might be the only one who truly understands it.

Terra II, a world split into vast planes, where deserts stretch ceaselessly and horrors—roamed without rest. It is a land scarred by self made nightmares that never fade. The Common Era, where the concept of happiness has been abandoned. No story begins with joy, and none end with peace. One mistake—a misplaced word, a fleeting gesture—is all that it took. Strength was never the problem. You survived long enough to know that looking strong, feeling strong, and being strong are three different lies people tell themselves to keep moving. Terra is heavy. The roads are long and boundless like the deserts. And family...family—that has been stripped away. Once? Twice? no, Thrice? You’ve walked. You’ve run. You’ve shot at everything. You've seen your friends perish away, your self-made family rotting away, and how do you cover it? By carrying a carload of supplies through every kind of conceivable catastrophe. ———————— I'm pretty nervous how this version will be received and since i went for both magic and a modern setting. I'm not really good as creating things so i took inspiration from some well known media, so if it seems familiar, i tried as best i could to make it my own. but idk. Lets see, it starts to pick up the pace slowly. It's a slow born sort of thing. short ass rant, lol. Kristen out, peace.

-Emptiness—that’s what I feel every time I try to understand; nothing—that’s what I see when I try to remember. https://discord.gg/TeEKujQaw Oberon doesn't remember how he got there. His last memories fade into the autumn chill and a bear hunt that sealed his fate. When he opens his eyes, the freedom of the mountains has been replaced by a suffocating stone cell and absolute silence.   To survive in the darkness, Oberon must do the unthinkable: devour the insects that bite him and transform his own life into a tool of destruction through what he calls “Malice.”

The ancient creatures known as the Numbers rule from the shadows, spending centuries hunting for a singular myth: The Origin. Kael was just a boy turning ten in a secluded village forgotten by the maps of the Empire. But his peaceful life shatters when a creature with a single violet eye descends from the sky, reducing Oakhaven to ruins. With his mother dead in the ashes, the hidden mark on Kael's back begins to burn. Left completely alone, he flees into a dangerous world carrying nothing but a mysterious dragon pendant and a terrifying secret buried in his blood. As Kael hunts for answers, he has no idea that more of the monsters who destroyed his home are actively seeking him out. Because the dark power waking up inside his body? It is the very prize they have been hunting for millennia.

What could be worse than getting married to a demon prince as a human princess for a forced truce? Being in a place surrounded by demons was like a nightmare to Aelin. Demons and humans have always despised each other after all. But things only go downhill, when her husband leaves her shortly after they spend a night together to go fight a war with unknown beings which leaves Aelin at the mercy of her enemies

[ Warning: Extremely mature content] [ Read at your own risk—I won’t be held responsible later] Smut is clearly indicated by — "*" For a little bit of teasing or stuff. "**" For semi smut chapter where half of the chapter is consist of smut. "***" For full fledged smut chapter. Rain, a genius obsessed with his favorite female character in the game, was just about to finally get her… but fate had something else planned for him. Instead of his beloved goddess, he got something he never wanted—he transmigrated into the same world he once used to play. A unique world where trees, weapons, electronics, animals—everything exists in humanoid form, able to talk, think, and live like humans. With his new system, and after being selected as the Queen of Domination’s Husband-to-Be, will he survive and carve his own path, defy his fate, or simply get lost in it? With countless alluring and dangerous women awaiting his arrival… Will he dominate— Or be dominated? **** Content warning — [ FOR MAN OF CULTURES ] [ DON'T READ THIS ON LIVING ROOM, OKAY KIDS ] No NTR | No Yuri | No Yaoi | Male protagonist focus | Urban Fantasy/ Survival / Harem/ Unique Races / Unique Charcters If you want some extra tags, here’s a taste: large harem, Mlif, Virgins, beasts,Unseen beauties, Kinks, Beast men's, Tree people's, And many more

Astraea lives under an absolute truth: everything in the cosmos has already been named, studied, and placed in its proper order. Every person is born as a fragment of a Guardian — a celestial being revealed through the eyes — and that bond shapes faith, science, status, and power alike. Then Soren is born. When his eyes open beneath the sacred Observation Lens, no color appears. No star. No light. Only absence. The Astronomer-Priest collapses after witnessing something he cannot explain, and the village understands only one thing: the child should not exist. That same night, his mother flees with him into the Faded Lands, where the Empire’s reach weakens and forgotten things learn how to survive. Years later, Soren has built the kind of life that suits him best: a vast wandering carriage to live in, shelves of books, good food when he can get it, and enough distance from the rest of the world to remain comfortable. He sells information, advices, and solutions to the rich, the desperate, and the foolish — settling merchant feuds, untangling noble scandals, exposing betrayals, and nudging private wars in one direction or another, usually without ever needing to leave his seat for long. To some, he is a fraud. To others, a genius. To the people who know better, he is someone never to corner. But information moves faster than armies. Advice can ruin houses, crown rulers, or start bloodshed that lasts for years. And the more lives Soren touches — through clients, conspiracies, dangerous favors, and the women bold enough to answer his teasing with trouble of their own — the harder it becomes to remain untouched by the chaos he keeps pretending is someone else’s problem. Because in Astraea, the most dangerous thing in the world is not always the monster that roars. Sometimes, it is the man who laughs, pours tea, gives you the answer you need— and only later realizes how much of the world has already been set in motion by his words. --- Updated Weekly ---