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On mid-6th Century, in the Eurasia region. The Turkic Tribes under leadership of the Ashina Clan had conquered vast plains that border the Caucasus Mountains region. Iltas a mere footman of the Gokturk Central Army are assigned to guard the empire's treasury and envoys to the East Rome. Avar Kingdom ambushed them. Remnants of their once sworn enemies, a vast confederation of tribesmans who fled when the Ashina rebelled. Now the Blue Turks as their name implied, are in the brink of collapse. Questioned by it's nomad and settler subjects. During the harsh journey, under merciless winter of 587. The conflict inside Gokturk administration reach it's boiling point. Civil wars on the young empire is inevitable. Iltas on the other hand, only want seek for the righteousness. Always longing for the ultimate path of truth. Iltas must fight to survive and endure so that one day he shall find the wisdom that he yearn for. -- 12+ Genre: Action, Drama, Philosophy, Military

WARNING: Some mature content!!! 18+ This is what you call Urbantasy.. Fantasy in an urban setting with a strong female lead -- a story riddled in mystery, magic, and a lot of sass. ======= CHAPTER 1 sneak peek! ======= The air between them tightened like a rope. Cael leaned closer, head tilting slightly, pulling at her waist again, smugness softened into something sharper and quieter. His eyes flicked to her lips then back to her eyes as if asking for permission he didn't need. Hunger of a different kind pumped through Cael. The hunger that Galathea unmistakably recognized as it pressed hard against her lower abs, forcing through the fabric as if it can tear through. At the sensation, Galathea's mouth parted before she could stop it. Her whole body screamed at her to either shove him away or close the last inch between their lips herself. ===== SYNOPSIS ===== Galathea Brooks spent her life surviving quietly -- counting inventory, enforcing rules, keeping her head down inside one of the most powerful art institutions in the city. It's a simple life because paint doesn't talk; power doesn't notice people like her. and names are just names. -- That is... until a painting remembered her. When ancient works buried beneath Artemis Art Gallery began to respond to Galathea's presence, she becomes the center of the system that's older than the building itself. A system that cataloged her long before she knew it existed. Her name is not a coincidence. It is a KEY. Cael Alexander, on the other hand, has always understood control. As Artemis' immaculate but dangerous CEO, he manages secrets like no other. He knows the gallery and its bowels more than anyone. He knows what's hidden; he knows what's awaken. What he didn't expect, however, was Galathea. As archaic works of art start to stir, boundaries fracture -- between observer and artifact, power and possession, restraint and desire. Every choice Galathea makes draws her deeper into fate that doesn't want permission... only acknowledgement. Mind you, awakenings don't ask when you're ready.

BOOK IS AWAITING ITS TURN IN THE LARGER STORY, THEREFORE A HIATUS. A story about a person created as a weapon — and his journey to become human. In a world that rejects him as either hero or villain, he walks the thin line between good and evil, searching not for power, but for purpose. Each step he takes is a question: can meaning exist in a life designed to destroy?

This is the history of Ciel, and her path to become the greatest cultivator ever seen before. Follow her in her adventures and misfortunes. I hope you to fall in love with her and keep reading until the end. Power Stone Goals! 200 PS for 2 extra Chapters.

[COMPLETED] . [Warning: Mature Content] In the world of magic, amidst various species, there existed the Lumens. They were highly coveted for their blood and their extraordinary powers. ​ Amongst them was a Lumen Princess named Evelyn, an ethereal beauty, who lived her entire life believing she was weak and powerless. Abandoned by her father, abused by her stepmother & tormented by her brother, she never knew love. Shunned by society, she spent her entire life as a caged bird. ​But things start to change when Evelyn is sent to the infamous Blood Moon Academy on her eighteenth birthday, under the guise of completing her further education. ​The twist? The academy is situated in a kingdom of vampires. Terrified to be a walking delicacy amongst the creatures of the night, all it took was one fateful encounter to meet the most powerful predator alive—the crown prince of Versailles, Ivan Ignia De Ashen. He was drop-dead gorgeous and considered to be the epitome of perfection. He appeared as cold as ice, but was a raging inferno within, ready to burn anyone who dared to step into his breathing space. ​He warns her to stay away, but fate has its own plan. What will she do when he decides to claim her as his? ​Thrown together in a royal gothic academy full of power-hungry nobles, twisted professors, and more secrets than spellbooks, what truth will they uncover about their bloodlines and their past? ​ With enemies lurking in the shadows and ancient darkness threatening to rise again, what happens when the secrets about them begin to unravel? Excerpt- He finally moved his sinful lips and said "Hm, I'll help you catch up with your studies" he said, pausing for a moment before continuing "I don't usually do this....help, I mean. But since your progress also affects me, that's the only reason I'll help you this time." "Though, Princess, there are a couple of things I need you to keep in mind, before we move forward." When she nodded he continued, "I don't like wasting time. So when I call, you come. I don't appreciate anyone being intrusive about my matters, so I'd prefer if you keep any curious thoughts to yourself." "And lastly..," He leaned in slightly, maintaining steady eye contact with her. His voice dropped to a low, almost warning tone. "Don't fall in love with me. I don't do love. And the minute I find you show any signs of clinginess… that's when you'll pay the price." ..... "My payment would be…your blood." His eyes suddenly turned serious as he continued, "You shall never offer your blood to anyone else throughout your academic years...meaning you will never serve anyone else." Eve stood stunned, her breath caught in her throat as she waited for him to finish. Then he leaned in, his lips barely an inch from hers, and whispered, "Except me." The only word that kept echoing in her mind was 'blood'....and she could see she was becoming something rare in his eyes. A delicacy reserved for the devil himself. The book cover is mine, don't use it!

This story is about an adopted boy who can't forget about his past and try to see if he can find his parents but takes time to understand his new life and see new experiences

"My boss needs to get a harem? I'll look at his schedule." Secretary Ying Yue He will figure it out... hopefully. "So you only need me to be your bodyguard?" Taiga the Tigress Spirit raised a brow. "Are you sure?" "Get them girls or your company will collapse!" the foul-mouthed Panda shouted. A story where a robot-like CEO is given a System that requires him to get a Harem to become stronger. The Heavens watch him for their entertainment. Will he actually get a harem and fall into the allures of getting women or will he remove the chains that bind him and free himself from this horrible situation? And why the heck are common CEO tropes like 'secretary falling in love with her boss' and 'I secretly have your hidden child' thrown into the mix? Life is pretty terrible for this man who had to make himself into a stone. ... Perhaps, it's actually better he becomes a cultivator to avoid this life. This might be too convoluted for your own good! TAGS: Urban Cultivation. Urban Fantasy. Slow paced. Slice of Life. Non-Power Fantasy. One Night Stands. Realism. Due to feedback in reviews, major editing has been done! It's still slow-paced, but hopefully it's better. As for the smut, it's on locked chapters, use fast-pass! —-—-—- Warning: This is NOT a blank-state protagonist where you can fill your shoes in. You'll either love or hate him. But either way that's fine—you came for the girls, right? This is set in a universe that the Author has used for their previous two books. There will be gods, demons, vampires and other worlds in the future. One of the people he'll meet is a Fox Goddess from another world. Setting up the world might seem irrelevant when you want to know what the woman's chest size is and when the protagonist will pound his meat into her, but yes, either you'll suck it up and wait, or you'll find another book or xxx videos :) Or just check Chapter 63 + 64 and fast-pass if you will The System was made by the gods for their entertainment and whims, and if you dislike it when Missions are generated for the protagonist... this is also not your cup of tea. Thank you

What happens when a fictional character becomes aware that stories can be created, consumed, rewritten, and discarded?

James who transmigrated into a chaotic world is only a small figure in the world. Leading a small tribe through the Northern Pass, he knew of what will happen in advance The Empire will fracture, the princes will rebel, and the world will be in chaos! And his tribe will be annihilated and his people will be killed and enslaved! This is not a good era to live. In this chaotic era, the only way to survive is to fight! In blood and fire, he will be baptized into an Overlord that would shake the world! [ The character also has a system that will help him to navigate this new world. Enjoy as he begun building a new kingdom in a chaotic world]

For centuries, the Thanes have ruled the shadows — a bloodline of supernatural assassins whose name inspires both fear and awe. Wealth, power, and secrecy have kept them untouchable… until a ghost from their darkest past returns and the hunters become the hunted. Emily has spent her life in a world starved of warmth, never knowing why the supernatural seems to stalk her steps. When fate throws her into the path of Morgan Thane, her own dangerous, long-suppressed powers awaken. Now hunted by forces she doesn’t understand, Emily must navigate a deadly alliance with a born killer— and survive a treacherous game where the truth could destroy them both. For event announcements and interaction with other people who love the book, check out. Discord: https://discord.gg/5DMjy5xr. Enjoy, feedback, comments, and constructive criticism are welcome.

Haruto a seemingly normal average 16 years old high schooler was suddenly transported into another world. With no way of knowing how or why he was sent here Haruto decided to investigate this world to find clues as to why he was summoned. When suddenly he heard the scream of a lone girl who was being rob by two elderly men. While trying his best to save the girl he had met for the first time he almost died as a result which awakened the desire for power. _____ (A/N: The Earth of my story is not the same Earth as in the real world, it is purely fiction.) (A/N: If you notice any errors or broken contexts while reading, please let me know. I'll go back and make the necessary corrections.)

They say that 90 percent of the world's oceans have been unexplored, due to just how much floor there is to cover. Imagine a world where, instead of deep trenches of water, our oceans were filled with forests—endless forests—where the further you go, the stranger, and larger the creatures become. The air growing thicker, and heavier, with the stinging sharpness of ozone; trees that stretch into the stratosphere, or bottomless muddy quagmires that are so deep that the bodies claimed can never be discovered; deer the size of whales, or bigger still, with an anomalous number of legs; the oppressive daytime darkness, never ending, due to the boundless appetite of the trees. Who knows what untold methods of ravenous mutilation might be discovered in the great beyond; or what unfathomable treasures lurk just beyond the shadow's edge. We find ourselves marooned in little islands of flat plain in the midst of miles and endless miles of oppressive wooded wilderness. Do not let the sunlight fool you. There is nothing keeping the terrors of the depths from venturing into the light.

In the boundless universe of Wan Xing Shen Yu, countless worlds rise and fall beneath the endless heavens. For millions of years, Great Emperors, Cosmic Overlords, and ancient gods have pursued the legendary realm of the Nirvana Deity, an existence said to stand above fate, time, life, and death itself. Yet every attempt has ended in failure, leaving behind only forgotten legends and ruined worlds. When the mighty Lin Clan is annihilated overnight, fourteen-year-old Lin Shuan becomes its sole survivor. Branded as a cursed genius unable to cultivate, he struggles to survive in a world where strength is everything. Unknown to him, the mysterious seal on his forehead hides the Frost Divine Heart, an ancient power connected to the fallen Frost Empress and a secret buried deep within the history of the universe. As the seal begins to awaken, Lin Shuan discovers that the destruction of his clan was no accident. It is tied to the forbidden Nirvana Scripture, a legendary cultivation art capable of defying destiny and revealing the path toward the Nirvana Deity. Hunted by powerful sects, ancient clans, and hidden forces that have manipulated history for millions of years, he is forced onto a journey that will take him far beyond his homeland. From forgotten ruins and ancient inheritances to higher realms, divine worlds, and battlefields where Great Emperors once fought, Lin Shuan uncovers truths that shake his understanding of reality. He learns that the Lin Clan guarded secrets connected to the Frost Divine Heart and an ancient war that nearly destroyed countless worlds. As divine bloodlines awaken and long-forgotten powers emerge from the shadows, a new era of chaos begins. Ancient clans return, gods stir from their slumber, and enemies older than history itself prepare to descend upon the heavens. What began as a quest for revenge soon becomes a struggle for the fate of countless worlds. To protect those he loves and uncover the truth behind his destiny, Lin Shuan must rise from a powerless orphan to a being capable of challenging emperors, cosmic overlords, and gods. But beyond them all lies an even greater mystery—the path of the Nirvana Deity, the ultimate realm sought by every supreme existence since the dawn of creation. From the ruins of a fallen clan to a war that will shake the multiverse, this is the story of the Last Heir, the awakening of forgotten legends, and the battle that will decide the fate of all creation. This is A Battle For Nirvana Deity.

“Please send me back to the past.” If he cannot not kill that person in this era, he just needs to go back to the past. The man used the “Great Regression Technique” to cross time, going back to the past he desired so much. The “Unrivaled Swordsman” who had lost everything, his family, friends, and life. This is his first step to taking his revenge.

THE MEMORY THEY FEAR Before the universe was born, he was the god who created all gods… then vanished without a trace. Reborn as a forgotten soul named Mirshad, he lived quietly—fighting battles no one saw, loving deeply, losing painfully, searching for answers he didn’t know existed. But now, as darkness rises across the stars, the one who was lost… begins to awaken. He is not here to seek power. He is not here to be worshipped. He is here to remember. And when he does— the universe will remember him. This is not just a story. It is a prophecy whispered through blood and lightning. A tale of a broken man rediscovering that he was never just a man… He was always everything. **Once you read his journey, you won't follow him— you'll believe in him.

Akira’s plan for his second life was simple. Get stronger. Clear dungeons. Protect his sick mother. Love was never part of the equation. After dying in his previous world, Akira wakes up inside the hunter novel he once loved, complete with dungeon gates, monsters, and a mysterious System guiding his growth. With a second chance at life, he focuses on becoming stronger with every quest and every battle. Everything was going smoothly… Until Kael Vixar starts following him. Kael is the strongest S-rank hunter in existence. A billionaire prodigy feared across the hunter world. He’s also an extremely clingy man. For reasons he refuses to explain, Kael attaches himself to Akira’s side. Showing up in dungeons, training sessions, and even outside his home despite Akira repeatedly telling him to go away. The more Akira pushes him away, the more persistent Kael becomes. Eventually, the entire hunter community starts saying the same thing: “If you see Akira… Kael Vixar won’t be far behind.” Akira only wants power. Kael only wants Akira. And somewhere between deadly dungeon battles and a secret that could shatter everything Akira knows about his new life… The strongest hunter in the world might just fall first. And fall hardest.

Three years ago, Ruko stood at the pinnacle of esports. As the strategist of the legendary professional team **NERVA**, he led his teammates to countless victories alongside the team's enigmatic roamer, **Mitsuru**. Their flawless coordination made them the most feared duo in competitive gaming, earning the admiration of fans across the world. Somewhere between late-night practice sessions and championship victories... Ruko fell in love with the person behind the screen. But after winning the biggest tournament of their careers, his long-awaited confession was met with a single sentence that shattered everything. > "I'm a boy." Believing he had been deceived, Ruko walked away from esports, abandoned his professional career, and convinced himself that trusting someone online was nothing more than a mistake. Now a high school student determined to live an ordinary life, he has no intention of touching competitive gaming again. Until one unexpected discovery changes everything. A farewell post from the retired team **NERVA** contains a hidden clue connected to his own school. The impossible suddenly becomes possible. Mitsuru was never gone. And the girl he had been searching for all these years may have been closer than he ever imagined. Forced to return to the game he left behind in order to save his school's struggling Gaming Club, Ruko finds himself surrounded by four very different girls, each hiding secrets of her own. **Kazuha Shirogane** — his sharp-tongued childhood friend and the seemingly perfect Student Council President. **Risa Yukimura** — a silver-haired genius whose frightening analytical mind can dissect a match within seconds. **Hikari Amamiya** — a popular school idol whose knowledge of Ruko's past raises more questions than answers. **Kana Fujisaki** — an energetic food vlogger whose unpredictable instincts often defy logic. As the club climbs from complete beginners toward the national stage, friendships deepen, rivals appear, and the line between the virtual world and reality begins to blur. Because the greatest mystery isn't who Mitsuru is. It's why she hid the truth. In a story about hidden identities, broken promises, second chances, and the courage to step beyond the screen, Ruko must uncover the truth behind the legendary player who changed his life... ...and finally meet the girl behind the screen.

This story follows Veylen. He’s the Blood Keeper. The human that magical creatures fear and revere. Though a shroud of mystery surrounds him. By day, Veylen runs a mortuary. By night, he commands the blood trade, dealing in magic, secrets, and death. But now something older is rising. And the trail to the truth is riddled with bloodless corpses, whispered names, lifeless shadows and a woman cloaked in charm and menace may be the key to unravelling this increasingly unsettling truth. But if Veylen doesn’t uncover this truth in time, the price won't just be blood... it will be everything he holds dear, which isn't much. Follow this harrowing dark adventure of, blood, violence, magic and DEATH.

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In 2018, at the height of the digital age, humanity believed it had conquered the world. Data replaced faith. Science promised answers to everything. Governments believed they controlled the future. Then, that which should never have returned answered. The collapse did not come in silence—it was broadcast, debated, and denied until it could no longer be ignored. Institutions crumbled, leaders fell, and the world, fractured by ambition, was divided. From the chaos, the 24 Empires arose, ruled by beings who came to be known as the Celestial Sovereigns. Nations no longer exist. Only empires remain, shaped by divine will, where each sovereign enforces their own law, their own faith, and their own war. Decades later, humanity survives amid fragile alliances, hidden conflicts, and thrones built upon the ruins of the old world. Now, as even the gods begin to move beyond their thrones, the true fate of the world is about to be claimed.