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It's not a title you choose—it's a title you fall into. A knowledge handler is an investigator of the unconventional: a hybrid of librarian, detective, and spy who digs through the underworld of information—mystical, mundane, and everything in between. The job is hell in practice: low pay, high risk, and a constant stream of clients who never tell you the whole truth. Bertrand Graham is a knowledge handler. He took the job because it was the only one that would have him—and because desperation is a powerful motivator. Now he's diving into a world of paranoid handlers, dangerous secrets, and impossible jobs—where every piece of information comes with a price, and every client has a hidden agenda. Bertrand doesn't want to be a hero. He doesn't want to save the world. His only goal is to live a fulfilling life Welcome to the world of Aes. It's cruel. It's grey. And it doesn't care how broke you are.

Dunia tampak biasa... Namun di balik lapisannya tersembunyi kengerian dan rahasia yang hanya bisa dibuka oleh mereka yang cukup berani atau cukup putus asa. Dalam kehampaan hidupnya, Kaivan Badrika Alijaya pemuda lemah dan penuh luka, tanpa sengaja menemukan Tome Omnicent, kitab misterius yang mampu membaca takdir, mengubah masa depan, dan menguak kebenaran yang terkubur dalam bayang-bayang sejarah. Tome Omnicent bukanlah buku biasa. Ia tidak mencatat, melainkan mengungkap. Ia tidak memberi jawaban, melainkan membuka celah potensi-potensi kejadian yang tak dapat dijelaskan oleh logika manusia. Dan Kaivan… dipilih, entah oleh takdir, atau oleh sesuatu yang bahkan ia sendiri tak bisa pahami. Kaivan mengikuti arahan menuju kehidupan yang lebih baik. Namun semakin ia melangkah, kejadian-kejadian sebelumnya memicu masalah baru. Orang-orang baru berdatangan masing -masing membawa luka dan rahasia Setiap halaman yang dibuka membawa lebih banyak jawaban... dan lebih banyak penderitaan. Garis antara kebenaran dan ilusi mulai kabur. Setiap keputusan sederhana bisa menjadi awal dari perubahan besar. Dan Tome Omnicent, yang tampak seperti jalan keluar, justru memiliki agenda sendiri. Di tengah dunia yang tak terlihat dan kebohongan yang dibentuk seperti kenyataan, satu pertanyaan terus menghantui: Jika Kau Mengetahui Segalanya, Apa yang Masih Kau Cari?

Sue, a lowly comp-sci student with no knowledge of Pokémon, must persevere within their world after waking up as a Gardevoir. With the locals and their language completely alien to her, even the refuge she receives feels uncertain. Local deities invading her dreams and using her as a pawn don’t help, either. As Sue uncovers this world’s scarred history, her god-mending task becomes increasingly clear, as does its difficulty. Despite that, and her limited grasp of her own powers, she keeps trying, for her goal remains the same. To survive and make it home, no matter what. Xenofiction Mystery / Slice of Life, told from the perspective of someone with no Pokémon knowledge at all. Major themes include self discovery, xenophobia, overcoming guilt, and forging one's own fate against the powers that be.

In a century where knowledge belongs to men, Haneul lives as a scholar in secrecy, serving the Joseon dynasty from the shadows. Raised among star charts and forbidden books, she has devoted her life to the heavens, believing that solitude and duty would protect her from the dangers of the world. Everything changes the night she crosses paths with Kang-dae, the King’s most feared deputy general—a man shaped by war, bound by loyalty, and whispered about throughout the palace. What begins as a fleeting encounter soon becomes a dangerous connection, one that threatens to expose Haneul’s hidden intellect and dismantle the carefully constructed life that keeps her safe. Caught between duty and desire, silence and truth, Haneul must choose whether to remain invisible—or risk everything for a love that was never meant to exist. Because in Joseon, love can be as forbidden as knowledge… and just as deadly.

Jaune Arc moved to the city of Vale hoping for a regular high-school experience. However, on his second night in the city, he somehow found himself waking up to a decaying, nightmarish version of reality. This place, this... dream realm, housed deadly monsters that hungered for his flesh. A floating interface, the Nightmare System, whispered promises of power to him. Power that he could use to survive in this realm by killing the monsters of the dream. Now, Jaune's only option is to navigate the rules of this new realm before it takes a bite out of him. Welcome to Vale, Sweet dreams. =================== This is a slow burn story set in an Alternate Universe of the show, RWBY with a modern twist to it. The idea was inspired from (Shadow Slave), (Lord of the Mysteries) and (Dreamers Throne). (Dream-Realm, Modern Setting, Runes). =================== Advanced chapters are available on Patreon patreon.com/TheFirstFire

Eva Rostova has lived a hundred years in her sister's shadow. The world remembers the Monster Queen as myth — the girl who commanded titans, destroyed the Architects, and sacrificed herself to stop a viral apocalypse. They don't remember her name was Lily. They don't remember she had a sister. Eva remembers everything. Engineered to carry Lily's genetic legacy, Eva has spent a century protecting the fragile civilization her sister died to save. She leads. She fights. She survives. But she's never stopped looking for answers. When seismic anomalies emerge from the Arctic Wastes, Eva's elite team discovers more than abandoned ruins. They find live Architect facilities. Functioning laboratories. And a transmission that shouldn't exist: "Project Continuation: Eva Rostova — Authorized." Someone knew she'd come. Someone has been waiting. As the team uncovers horrifying truths about the extinction event, Eva realizes her sister's death wasn't just sacrifice. It was activation. The Architects didn't lose the war. They evolved it. And Eva isn't just Lily's legacy. She's their endgame.

Warning: Some mature content and themes! Sylvia has spent her life ensuring her wolf never awakens, guarding a secret that could destroy everything if revealed. Her rules are simple: avoid male wolves and stay far away from werewolf gatherings. But when she's offered double pay to cover a shift, she finds herself at the one event she's always avoided—the Northern Werewolf Leaders' Meeting. Alpha Silas has nearly given up hope of finding his fated mate, despite his wolf's insistence that she's still out there. His Beta, Sinlan, refuses to let him lose faith, convinced the meeting is their best chance to find the Luna their pack has been waiting for. One unexpected encounter will test Sylvia's carefully built walls, challenge fate itself, and uncover secrets that could change every pack forever. *This novel has a switching POV. There are Male and Female Lead moments!*

this story leads to a strong personality. A mysterious person enters her life with good intentions

Across the universe, the only purpose for all mortals is to ascend to godhood. This opportunity is granted by the divine beings who oversee the cosmos. Every five years, all planets throughout the universe are offered the chance to undertake trials of wits to achieve this divine ascension.

For centuries the Twelve Great Clans have ruled over the Physical and Astral realms, their bloodlines blessed by the Pantheons they serve. Among them, the Solaris Clan stood at the pinnacle... Until betrayal tore their legacy apart. Cyrus the last heir of the Solaris Clan is on the run with his father, seeking sanctuary in another country as they try and escape the grasp of a shadow organization who wants to rid the world of the Twelve Great Clans. During the journey, Cyrus is forced to undergo his Starbirth trial. A trial once passed, allows the person to connect with a given constellation. When Cyrus astral projects into the astral realm, he does not connect with his clan's constellation. He connects with a mysterious constellation with unknown power. Now blessed with unique power, Cyrus decides he wants to fight back and get revenge on the person who killed his mother and the rest of his clan. But after a reckless first encounter he quickly realizes he does not have the power to exact his revenge. So to get stronger Cyrus decides to become a Rift Runner. A profession where starbound are enlisted to protect the world from threats that come from outside the world of Valonara. In this cosmic fantasy follow Cyrus on his quest to become powerful enough to obtain revenge, while unlocking the secrets of the astral realm and the origin of his powers Volume 2 Return March 16th 2026 Current upload schedule Mon-Fri (1 Chapter a day) Discord: https://discord.gg/NhzJrJAW52 If you would like to support the series my Patreon is 20 chapters ahead of what is posted on Royal Road

Kara's life is turned upside down when her mom uproots her from Los Angeles to Monowi, a tiny, mysterious town in the middle of nowhere, all because of yet another boyfriend. Monowi isn’t just strange because it’s quiet and remote. Kara begins having recurring nightmares, and as she uncovers the town’s secrets, she starts to suspect werewolves might be real. But no one believes her, leaving her feeling trapped between her imagination and reality. To make things even more complicated, her mom’s boyfriend has super-hot sons, especially Rox, who’s technically her stepbrother but seems way too magnetic for her to ignore. As the town’s mysteries unravel and her relationship with Rox grows increasingly tangled, Kara discovers she might play a much bigger role in Monowi’s dark history than she ever imagined. Who knows, she might even be a queen. Crazy, right?

Seventeen-year-old Kael Rykaen was never supposed to be born. His power is sealed, his clan erased, and the world he walks into was shaped by two villains who never expected him to exist. As the last heir of the Rykaen — the Sealed Flame That Burns Eternal — Kael carries an inner second soul and eyes that will one day see every hidden truth. Guided by a simple wish to find his parents, he gathers rejected outcasts and slowly unveils the masked face of Vaelryn. But the deeper he goes, the more he realizes the greatest secret of all: the world itself was created by its most ancient enemy… and now that enemy wants to unmake it. In a story of becoming known, sealed emotions, ideological villains, and long-buried truths, one warm-hearted boy must answer the question no one else could: Was this flawed, painful, beautiful world worth creating?

After being homeschooled his entire life in his isolated farm, Alex finally makes his way to a big city where he finds out about a new VR game called Eternal Cultivation. By luck, Alex receives the Inheritance of the Alchemy God as his reward. Using that inheritance and masters that care for him, Alex begins to learn about the new world he has found himself in while pursuing both Alchemy and Cultivation to the pinnacle. - - - - - - Join my discord: https://discord.gg/ru3rgCKFvx

Jake, an 18-year-old first-year medical student, wakes up in the body of Jace Liebert—a shy, brilliant 16-year-old scraping by in Cherwood Borough, Backlund—four years before the Fool's arrival. No grand system. No gray fog. Just the shock of realizing he's inside Lord of the Mysteries, the novel he once read obsessively. He decides to follow the Seer pathway and live with his head down. That is until a thought of stealing Safira Castle froms in his Mind But unexpectedly, his careful path veers into a very different world. Beautiful and dangerous women—witches, scholars, mysterious heiresses—who are drawn to the quiet boy who knows things he shouldn't. Pleasure and power tangle together, pulling him deeper with every accidental encounter. What began as cautious survival becomes indulgence he never planned for. And in a world ruled by gods and madness, even unintended temptation can lead straight to the abyss… or to something far greater. R18 – Explicit smut, mature romance, dark themes.

Power built the Murad empire. Blood secured it. Betrayal nearly destroyed it. Across India, New York, and beyond, Sohan Kadeon Murad reigns as one of the most feared men in the underworld. CEO of eight global empires and supreme leader of the Obsidian Triad, he rules with calculated brutality. His enemies vanish. His name commands silence. Yet even the darkest king had a weakness. His wife, Riyana. And their only daughter— Lilith Mahira Baneva. Born as the final heir. The true owner of everything. When greed consumes Sohan’s own cousins, a carefully orchestrated attack shatters the Murad family. A truck collision meant to eliminate Riyana and six-year-old Lilith leaves Riyana missing and presumed dead. Lilith survives—but her mind does not. Sohan unleashes hell on those responsible, wiping out bloodlines in a storm of vengeance before being imprisoned for ten years. His final command to his eight sons: No war among yourselves. Protect your sister. Keep her away from the darkness. While the brothers rise into powerful men—ruthless, disciplined, and loyal—Lilith grows up in a mental asylum, her brilliant mind trapped in the innocence of a child. Unknown to her brothers, someone close ensures she never heals, poisoning her recovery with damaging medication to keep her fragile… and unfit to rule. At sixteen, she returns home. Beautiful. Quiet. Mischievous. Broken. The empire legally belongs to her—but the world sees only a shattered girl holding pieces of herself together. Then comes the man powerful enough to rival the Murads. The feared leader of The Dominion Apex—half Russian, half American, Indian by blood. A king among kings. Cold. Strategic. Merciless. During a high-stakes alliance meeting, a single moment changes everything. He sees Lilith Mahira Baneva. And instead of weakness, he sees something no one else dares to look for. He takes her. What begins as possession slowly shifts into something far more dangerous—an obsession neither of them expected. In her silence, he finds calm. In his darkness, she finds protection. But beneath the fragile surface of the shattered heiress lies something waiting. Healing. Memory. Power. Will Lilith Mahira Baneva rise to reclaim the empire written in her blood? Will the ruthless king fall for the girl the world underestimated? Or will secrets, betrayal, and war tear apart what remains of the Murad legacy? In a world ruled by monsters, the most dangerous throne belongs to a broken queen.

"I was not born strong… and I was not created merciful." "Every scar on my body… is a lesson they failed to learn." "They thought the shadow meant weakness, and did not understand that light is the one that needs protection." "I am Kim… the one who lost everything, so there is nothing left to be defeated." "If you can hear me now… remember this: some kings are not crowned— the world is forced to kneel to them."

Synopsis: The Last Necromancer Alive In a world where magic weaves its tapestry across ancient bloodlines, one forgotten lineage emerges from the shadows to rewrite history. "The Last Necromancer Alive" beckons readers into a realm where the echoes of a long-lost family resurface, and a singular soul holds the key to redemption, identity, and an age-old legacy. Alex, a member of the esteemed Lysandor family, conceals a secret buried deep within their core—a secret that reaches beyond the realm of the living. Born with the memories and essence of Seatz Nyxshade, a necromancer obliterated from records, Alex embarks on a journey of self-discovery that defies the boundaries of time. As the echoes of Seatz's past reverberate within Alex, they navigate a world pulsating with elemental magic and ethereal forces. Unbeknownst to them, a sinister darkness awakens, threatening to engulf the very fabric of existence. With each step, Alex unravels the enigma of their dual existence, forging an unbreakable connection between their Lysandor upbringing and the necromantic powers that lay dormant. Guided by echoes and memories, Alex's quest leads them to a collision of worlds—where ancient prophecies, hidden truths, and long-lost alliances converge. The fate of realms hinges on Alex's ability to bridge the gap between the living and the echoes of the past. Armed with a fusion of necromantic mastery and elemental prowess, they stand as the last hope against an impending darkness that hungers for dominion. "The Last Necromancer Alive" is a symphony of mystery, courage, and the enduring power of heritage. Through a riveting tapestry of enchantment and peril, readers will traverse a landscape where echoes are more than memories—they are a call to action. As the boundaries of time blur, Alex's journey unfolds, promising a saga of sacrifice, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of identity in a world where the echoes of the past shape the destiny of the future. Prepare to be transported to a realm where magic and echoes entwine, and the legacy of "The Last Necromancer Alive" ignites a spellbinding odyssey that will resonate long after the final page is turned.

ILLUSION FORMS — THE SAGA OF HIDDEN IDENTITY "Can a single thought become a death sentence? Can a spoken word reshape reality?" Legend speaks of an ancient era where power was so absolute that even a faint thought of betrayal or harm towards the Supreme beings resulted in instant death, regardless of distance. Their every word was an immutable law, and their 'Vows' were unbreakable chains of destiny. It is said that these terrifying powers were eventually bound within primordial Seals, for no mortal vessel could ever contain such a devastating cosmic weight without shattering. But where those powers went remains the world's greatest mystery. In a modern era dominated by vampires and shadows, three strangers find themselves entangled in a fate they cannot comprehend: The Silent Mask: A child who survives behind a fragile veil of innocence. Trusting no one and relying only on himself, he is a master of manipulation, subtly controlling the minds and circumstances of those around him for his own protection. He is the quiet storm that no one sees coming. The Invisible Pull: A youth with defiant eyes and unwavering confidence. He is haunted by an unexplainable magnetic pull toward people he has never met, as if his very soul is searching for its missing fragments. The Stern Shell: A ruthless protector who has turned his heart into stone to shield his own. Wary of outsiders and fiercely loyal, he guards his secrets with a cold, lethal precision. As the ancient Seals begin to crack, a terrifying question arises: Are these three merely victims of fate, or are they the very catastrophe the world tried to lock away? "A true ruler does not need a blade to conquer. He only needs to speak—and the world shall kneel."

When a temporal anomaly hurls young commander Yukihira Yuuki and his hyper-advanced Global Defense Initiative space fleet into an alternate Earth, he finds a world where Nod and GDI never existed—only a desperate humanity locked in endless war against the enigmatic Sirens, relying on sentient weapons known as Shipgirls to survive. Armed with overwhelming technology yet lacking understanding of this world’s unique forces, Yuuki stands at a crossroads: remain an observer and preserve his fleet’s integrity, or intervene and reshape the balance of power. Choosing ambition over neutrality, he sets a bold new directive—to recruit Shipgirls into his command, unify them under a reborn Azur Lane, and establish it as the foundation of a new GDI. As alliances form and tensions rise, Yuuki’s campaign to bring order to this fractured world may either liberate humanity… or ignite a conquest that echoes far beyond this Earth.

Locke, a former treasure hunter (thief), now works as a professor at the prestigious Wissenia Academy of Magic. His role is to teach and guide gifted students, helping unique forms of magic blossom and become part of the school’s legacy, while also preserving and cataloging ancient arcane knowledge—passing it on to the next generation before it is lost to time. The problem is the person entrusted with this task... Him.