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After deciding to go to a fair the night before he graduates James Webb is left alone by his best friends. Due to a series of unfortunate coincidences they find themselves in a strange house. Trapped inside they are forced to open a mysterious door to another world filled with mysteries and monsters. But James awakes alone... In a word filled with superstitions and creatures that fit the description, how will James find his friends and himself?

Lucas was a 23-year-old who dropped out of college when he heard his grandfather was very sick. Once his Grandfather passed away, he was given his family's massage parlor that was in Financial Straits. And during his dying breath. His Grandfather told him to look for the secret compartment that held the family's ancient technique of massaging mind, body, and physical growth. What could it be? #GenderBender #WeakToStrong #Smut

A 27-year-old American named Ryan was doing his usual morning run through a forest in the United States Midwest when he was attacked by a magical orb that transported him to another world. While in this other World, he finds himself captured by a tribe of Dark Elves that summoned him and another human. This other guy that was captured with Ryan, is a Japanese teen who goes by the name Hiro. Unfortunately for Ryan, Hiro is a delusional edgy otaku who believes he's the Main Character and thinks he can get away with anything. This just adds more of an obstacle for Ryan to overcome. And he's worried about what the Dark Elves are planning to do with them as they force them to kill monsters. Causing their bodies to absorb mana. At some point the Dark Elves get attacked by a holy group known as the Divine Three, who are trying to rid the world of all subspecies, try to murder him. Ryan barely escaped with his life only for him to get chased by goblins into a Labyrinth. And worst of all, the mana from all the humans and monsters he had slayed has been affecting his body in weird ways as he begins to transform into a Dark (Female?!?) Elf with the extremely rare ability to heal anything. #GenderBender #WeakToStrong #Smut

As years went by and Earth evolved into a foreseen futuristic, sci-fi world, everything went through changes; the buildings, vehicles, weapons even the vegetation and animals didn't remain unscathed. Yet one thing stayed the same throughout all history, something indispensable for the human race, something no one could ever think of leaving out in their daily lives and yet being the very cause of human demise, work. During the whole change process not even once was the human work ethic thought of as a problem causing a rise in the demand for entertainment and distraction from the daily routines. Those a new game system called Virtual Reality was created, giving everyone the possibility to fully immerse in other worlds and escaping the trials of life. Bao, threw himself in such a world but without thinking of the consequences of such a deed, for nobody asked themselves, what if life in this virtual world is better than reality and even worse what if the boundaries between the two become indistinct? Copyright 2021 All rights reserved to the author under the pen name Q_Yuumo.

Knowledge is said to bring prosperity. But what if it arrives too late to matter? Dhalik has always understood things quickly—patterns, answers, outcomes. Not guessed. Not learned. Understood. But understanding alone isn’t enough. Because every time it matters— every decision, every moment, every opportunity— he’s just slightly out of sync. Always correct. Always late. As his world expands beyond school into systems of pressure, money, and unseen structures moving beneath everyday life, Dhalik begins to notice something deeper: The world doesn’t reward knowledge. It rewards timing. And timing is not stable. From controlled losses in trading to environments that demand action before certainty, he is forced into a reality where thinking too long becomes failure—and acting too soon carries consequences he doesn’t yet understand. Somewhere beyond it all, forces are already watching. Not for intelligence. But for alignment. Because knowledge—true knowledge, ILM—doesn’t just reveal truth. It changes when truth can be used. And once that shift begins— there is no returning to the moment you missed. Genre:Realistic Fiction / Psychological Progression. Tags: Psychological, Strategic Thinking, Slow Burn, Character Growth, Realism, Coming of Age, Financial / Trading, Mind Games. My discord if you're interested: https://discord.gg/zHw6kKzDh

The sickly heiress of the Rashet Clan died. Then her ghost watched the man she loved burn the empire down. Her family. Her servants. The emperor. Everyone. Now she's awake. The day before her murder. Her tea is poisoned. Her brother is still alive. And the man who would become a tyrant is coming to her manor tomorrow. He doesn't know she saw what he becomes. He just takes her wrist. Checks her pulse. And whispers— "You've become a liar, Nyasia." They say the Grand Duke of Varyn wants a wife. They say the emperor wants him to marry a princess. But Nyasia knows what he really wants. And this time, she's not dying before she gets what she wants too.

Beneath Three Moons— Where a real world stands, a beautiful world, yet shows no mercy. And where faith in the Creator is a living truth. Boris was born with silver eyes— Eyes feared, remembered, and blamed Chains stole his voice. War took his childhood. Prison forced him to confront who he truly was. Of his family, only one promise remains— His mother’s final words: “When you believe in God, the outcome is always good.” But what if he is tested in the cruelest ways, Just to see if that belief will break? Now free, wounded, and standing on the edge of maturity. Carries great fate and even deeper scars. Driven by a single purpose— The one thing keeping him from severing himself from the world: Finding his lost siblings. An invitation leads him to Entdeckt, The capital of the Neuland Kingdom, And home to the continent’s finest academy—Atre. A place somehow bound to his siblings’ fate. Is it a refuge… Or another trap? A chance for a new beginning— Or a reminder of the countless vendettas buried in his heart— From which he can no longer run. This is not merely the story of a boy living in contradictions. It is the story of a living world— Beneath 3 Orbs. Where stories do not ask to be told— They continue, whether you follow or not. Visuals and official art and illustrations will be available on Pinterest: @OX617 https://pin.it/k5BprNq0V

Synopsis: The Bastion of the Twelve (The Final Descent) ​The Bastion of the Twelve is a metaphysical epic tracing the journey of Haoran and Yuxiao as they lead a sanctuary of outcasts through the Forbidden Deep. The Archive, a divine machine of absolute order, treats their existence as a "narrative error" that must be corrected through total erasure. ​The heart of the story lies in the sanctuary’s Metallurgical Metamorphosis, where the city’s physical shell transforms through periodic elements to counter divine protocols. From the Tellurium Logic-Engines to the Thorium Nuclear Hearts, each transformation is a desperate attempt to stay written on the page of existence. ​The Tragedy of the Twin-Logic ​The core conflict is not just between the sanctuary and the Archive, but within the "Lattice of Will" that binds Haoran and Yuxiao. To protect the refugees, they must merge their souls into the city’s core, becoming the very syntax that holds the world together. However, the Archive’s final protocol—the Absolute Paradox—is designed to turn the two pillars of the sanctuary against one another. ​The Climax: The 5,000th Gate ​As the sanctuary reaches the final threshold of the 5,000th chapter, the Archive forces a "Resolution." The divine logic dictates that for the refugees to transition into a new, safe universe, the "Authors" of the rebellion—Haoran and Yuxiao—must be purged to balance the cosmic scales. ​The story concludes in a devastating Zero-Sum Strike: ​The Final Betrayal: Under the weight of the Archive’s corruption, the two protagonists are forced into a terminal duel. Their powers, which once resonated in perfect harmony, become polar opposites—one of absolute density and the other of absolute void. ​The Mutual Sacrifice: Realizing that the only way to break the Archive’s cycle is to leave the narrative entirely, they choose to kill each other simultaneously. By dying at each other’s hands, they create a "Logical Void" that the Creator God cannot fill. ​The Legacy: Their blood fuels the final transformation of the sanctuary into a Trans-Finite Realm, a world without a master. The refugees survive, but the book closes on the image of Haoran and Yuxiao’s armor drifting in the deep, locked in a final, lethal embrace. ​The book ends not with a victory, but with a Final Punctuation—the protagonists become the martyrs of their own story, ensuring that while they perish, their words remain unerasable.

In a world governed by **The Authors**, reality is a "Great Manuscript" where any person, emotion, or history deemed imperfect is physically erased by elite **Erasers**. Humanity lives in a clinical, white-washed utopia, stripped of memories and identity. **Rei**, a low-level librarian, becomes a "Typo" in the system after discovering the **Zero-Point Inkwell**—an ancient artifact containing the void of everything ever deleted. Reclaiming the name **Zero**, he masters **Ink Manipulation**, allowing him to manifest weapons, rewrite physical laws, and restore "Lost Stories." His journey evolves from a desperate escape in the **Lumina District** to a global revolution. Alongside a crew of "The Forgotten," Zero engages in a high-stakes psychological war against **Judge Aris**, a genius antagonist who views Zero’s chaos as a threat to peace. As the saga spans across dimensions and timelines, Zero discovers the ultimate truth: the world is an unfinished draft by a failing **Great Artist**. To save existence, Zero must reach the **Origin Point** and choose between becoming a new tyrant or sacrificing himself to grant humanity the power to write their own destinies.

Alina Ashcroft. Young lady of House Ashcroft. A woman that hid only one secret. A secret that is kept in the depths of her heart...that seemed to be in the clutches of a certain evil villainess...? --- As she thought about the characters in the game she used to play as a teenager years ago, an excited smile slowly washed over her face. An otome game called...Vanishing Truths. And in Vanishing Truths, adventure and love go hand in hand to create a new experience that not even teenage her was ready. Downloading the game has caused her to lose countless cash and credit, desocialized her life, and cry over sad scenes. And now? Now she has the chance to experience it all again.

[Warning: Mature Content, R18+] [Detailed Smut] [Strictly for Adults Only] Soundtrack available on YT, IG, & FB SONG TITLE: Cursed - Shiroi Nami (Dear 6th Husband, I Am Cursed. Will You Die Too?) Sora Han is an unapologetic widow in her mid-thirties, with a name spoken in tales. She had learned to live beneath glares, behind whispers, and far from open doors. After her fifth husband died in a fire that devoured their building and ruined multiple tenants’ lives, she became the neighborhood’s favorite rumor: A black witch. A modern siren. A walking curse in human form. The cursed auntie next door… Men who linger too long by her side fall ill, lose their fortunes, or simply… die. Parents warn their kids to stay away. Customers won’t step into her café. Drowning in penalties, compensations, and renovation debts, Sora keeps her failing business alive by day and secretly does tarot and birth chart readings by night. Because when the world already thinks you’re cursed and wicked, why not prove them right? To make them all die of a heart attack! Fate is cruel like that. It laughs while it bleeds you dry. But the universe is not finished with her yet. When her path tangles once more with a man far too young to look at her the way he does, the cracks in her curse begin to show. Their meeting is no accident. It was a trap, and she fell for it. Yeongjae Young, a dangerously charming investor ten years younger than her, enters her life in the most unimaginable, funny way. He carries a past she cannot remember, a love he never buried deep enough, and a mission he cannot refuse, which could destroy them both. Torn between the woman he loves and the family that raised him to hunt truth and vengeance for his uncle's killer, Yeongjae knows one thing for sure: Sora is not just part of the mystery: She is the key. As fake dates turn real, walls fall, and lines blur. Anger turns into desire, and heat into hunger. Enemies inch closer to lovers, long-buried secrets begin to surface... the curse, the deaths, and the fire that started it all. When the truth finally comes out, Yeongjae must choose: protect the woman he loves… or betray her to fulfill his mission. And Sora must decide: trust the man who awakened the soul she locked away, or prove that love is the deadliest curse of all. ********* I might have teased him too far. Because now Yeongjae was above me, hovering, caging me in with his arms, looking at me like I was something he intended to devour completely. “Did you have fun playing with me?” he asked, the corner of his mouth lifting in a dangerous smirk. “I—I wasn’t playing with—” “Shut up.” Before I could react, his hand was on my jaw, holding me still as his mouth crashed into mine. His tongue swept inside, deep and claiming, stealing every ounce of control I thought I still had. “Mmm—” I tried to protest, but the sound dissolved into a helpless moan when his body pressed closer. I was already lost. Before I could even adjust, he added another, curling them just the right angle while his thumb began rubbing tight circles. “Oh my God… Yeongjae…” My back arched off the mattress, pleasure exploding through me so fast it made my head spin. “Who’s the virgin now?” he murmured, watching me with dark, focused eyes. “You might be the first, but I’m not innocent, Sora. I’m not clueless...” “Let’s do this every day… every night,” he murmured against my skin. “What?!” I laughed breathlessly, shocked by his boldness. “That’s too much.” “Okay…” he said without missing a beat, lifting his head with a crooked grin. “Just every night then.” I laughed again. “I haven’t even said I want to keep doing this with you after tonight.” The moment the words left my mouth, I knew I’d made a mistake. “Then I guess I have work to do,” he said quietly. “I’ll just have to convince you.” Before I could react, he shifted down the bed, his hands sliding along my thighs as he spread my legs apart. “Yeongjae, wait, I haven’t—fu…”

Join our MC who in her previous life was one of the last surviving members of a legendary noble family who were known for their abilities to tame dragons as she journeys into this new unforgiving world called Toril in the continent of Feirun after dying to her lovers sword. Follow her journey from being Reincarnated as a bhaalspawn to A supreme being known and feared across the chaotic origin dimension. I should warn you, she is no hero she is a highly intelligent, talented, and formidable individual, known for her sharp wit and strategic mind.. She is a dangerous ally and an even more dangerous foe.

India has always dreamed of winning an Oscar and other prestigious awards in filmmaking, but countless challenges have held us back. Yet imagine someone with the caliber to make the impossible possible—someone who reveals the true might of Indian cinema by bringing the world’s greatest poems and epic tales to life. The world would then witness the rise of an artist so extraordinary that they become nothing less than a God of Acting. Disclaimer: This novel is a work of Alternate Universe (AU) fiction. While this story incorporates the names of real-world public figures, celebrities, corporations, brands, political parties, and international organizations to build a realistic setting, their inclusion is entirely fictionalized for narrative purposes. This story is strictly unofficial and is not authorized, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by any of the real-world individuals or entities depicted. All dialogue, business dynamics, political maneuvers, and events involving these figures are purely the product of the author's imagination and should not be construed as reality, factual reporting, or historical fact.

Elric an orphan working 8 partime jobs to meet the ends meet wakes up as Daren Pendragon, son of a duke , and he believes he is a villain through his memories, Now he has to pretend to be Daren pendragon a son of Duke or he can change completely

Tommy lived like most rebellious teenagers, drinking, smoking, and chasing fleeting thrills, until his world shattered with a leukemia diagnosis. But this was only the prelude to his descent. Desperate and cornered by fate, he signed a contract with the Devil, unknowingly binding himself to a shadow realm teeming with entities beyond mortal comprehension. Dragged into this hidden world of ancient devils, vengeful demons, and merciless angels, Tommy finds himself trapped in a war older than humanity itself. Here, every corner hides nightmares ripped from the darkest corners of myth, and survival demands more than courage, it requires unraveling the Devil’s cryptic bargain before it consumes his soul. Now, armed with nothing but wit and a flicker of defiance, Tommy must confront horrors that defy reason, forge uneasy alliances, and outmaneuver celestial schemes. Will he emerge as a pawn of the darkness… or rewrite his destiny in a realm where even gods fear to tread?

Leuliang Esculenta's life came crashing down when he lost his job and was on the verge of despair. On that darkest night, Serenity, a Observer of World forbidden from touching humans, chose to break protocol to meet him. The encounter triggered the awakening of a glowing symbol on Leuliang's palm. Now, Leuliang's future is no longer simply about survival, but about the secrets of his bloodline that could shake the very order of the world Serenity protects.

For extra chapters and author-exclusive content, check my profile. He was just another man from the countryside—until life brought him face-to-face with the women who would change everything. From the kind-hearted housewife next door to the newlywed running the village store, from his unforgettable campus goddess to the ambitious young village official, even the mayor’s wife—each encounter sparked a different fire. Every relationship comes with a choice, every touch with its own consequences. As he climbs his way out of the ordinary, his life becomes a dangerous mix of temptation, passion, and forbidden intimacy. A story of love, lust, and the cost of chasing both. For mature audiences only (18+). If you enjoy the chapter, please remember to vote with Power Stones!

Twins tormented growing up in an orphanage find themselves in the same military school as Quinn Talen and Sil Blade. While Quinn and Sil make a name for themselves, Minx walks her own path in their background. She has protected her brother Midas from bullies all her life with her Plant ability but must keep her true strength and her relationship with Sil a secret while growing her team. With new friends and trying to decide if people really can be trusted, she fights to protect the family she built with Sil while trying to discover the truth about herself and her heritage. All chapters are currently released but the story has room for expansion. At this moment, the author is waiting to see if Sil is in My Vampire Awakening that has yet to come out. The current chapters are aligned with My Vampire System (MVS) and the associated timeline. The story is currently under a revision as the original protagonist has been given her own story outside the Talenverse. The names have already been changed but some events still need to be changed or removed. There is a "spacer" chapter to denote editing. Audience aged 16 and up as some trauma is SA. It's not graphically described but it's enough to understand what happened. This will go away after the revisions are complete as the villain responsible for this behavior is being swapped out..