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Like a dream, Cain found himself in a world that had descended into chaos. Portals had suddenly opened in the sky, and all kinds of unspeakable creatures poured out of them. Before the world could understand what was happening, it was overrun by man-eating Curses. The global population began to drop drastically as people were forced to abandon the surface and hide in the cracks of the world—or die gruesome deaths. At the same time, superpowered individuals known as the Awakened began to appear, and before long, humanity slowly started to fight back. Cain soon discovered a secret no one else knew: a higher power was at play. Demons. Thousands of them existed, and they had begun to plague the world. For a heavy price, Cain obtained a System that made him part demon, but it came with one condition. He had to complete various kinds of tasks. These included sex, stealing powers from the Awakened, and enslaving lesser creatures. Join Cain on his journey to become one of the most powerful beings the universe has ever seen. Note: The MC is not a do-gooder—he is essentially evil. Please support by saving and gifting. Thanks.

The year is 2150. Poverty is dead. Disease is a myth. The world is a flawless paradise—or so it seems. In this suffocatingly perfect society, An Nhien, a brilliant girl with a restless soul, feels a void that technology cannot fill. She suspects that behind the veil of digital bliss, humanity has traded its very spirit for comfort. Driven by an unyielding curiosity, she embarks on a forbidden journey to reclaim the forgotten pieces of the human heart. But in a world where "imperfection" is a crime, her search for the truth makes her the ultimate glitch in the system. What secrets await her behind the veil of perfection? And is she ready to face the cost of the truth?

In a world where the gods are long gone, only their cursed relics remain—twisting anyone desperate enough to use them. Vael never wanted power. He only wanted to survive. But when his village is destroyed by a warlord wielding a relic of the old gods, he’s left with nothing… except a choice: die broken, or take up the artifact that calls to him by name. The moment he touches it, everything changes. The gods didn’t vanish—they were betrayed. And something older, something worse, is beginning to stir beneath the ruins they left behind. As the power eats away at his mind, Vael must decide what he's becoming. Because in a world like this, monsters aren’t born. They’re made.

⭕Currently Under Editing!⭕ Henry was an ordinary 20 years old boy. Unexpectedly, he got transmigrated into his favourite childhood bedtime story, which he never knew how it ended. However, it happened to be that he transmigrated into the character he hated most. He had become the 14-year-old next successor of the duke of Bryxton. The next to be duke! In his words, It was a luxurious life in hell. He admitted that his life there was neither perfect nor bad if he forgot those strange and creepy things he encountered ever since. ..... But, who was that man, suddenly appeared in front of him, blurring his well-planned clear future? "Henry Bryxton, be my slave!" The man placed his sword on Henry's neck as he looked at him like he found something interesting. "Fuck you!" Born with a bad temper, that's when Henry regretted his nature for the first time in his life. That man made him regret every single word he had spitted out. Later, "Henry, I like you so much that I want to kill you." "Fu-...Then please kill me." He thought he had become a plaything for that man. As he watched how that man enjoyed teasing him in every worst way he could, he expected that his death would happen very soon at that man's hands. But how come everything seemed to get complicated as they got to know each other well? What were those mysterious things which bond them together? What made him special to that man? Love? Hatred? Lust? No, it was his thirst, only for him! Note: Mature content Transmigrated bottom × possessive top A magical world The story continues in a historical timeline like the 15th century. * * * Hope you enjoy reading!!! (The cover picture is from Pinterest. Respect to the artist.)

Between the Human World and the Fairy Realm lies a forgotten dimension — a silent bridge where imagination becomes reality. Zaraf never meant to enter it. But when he crosses into this hidden world, he discovers the truth behind existence itself — ancient Creators who shape reality, fairies who form binding contracts, and powers born from human imagination. In this realm, every contract has a price. Every wish carries a consequence. As Zaraf struggles to understand his role among the Creators, a shadow begins to move in the background — an entity that remembers the history , a being older than worlds, known only as the dark demons And if the balance between worlds breaks… The bridge between imagination and reality may become the path to destruction

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and the early world and character building, BUT everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist titles (all under the name LouLou): TLAR - Book 1 TLAR - Book 2 TLAR - Book 3 TLAR - A Fire in Their Wake This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, SA, LGBTQ+ discrimination, very frequent strong language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shallow shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. Tip Jar + updates and some extra content: https://ko-fi.com/loulou2 The majority of Volume 1, in a different order and edited as a full novel is available free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Loulou2

[Warning!!! Adult Content!!! R18!!!] All his life Damian has endured abandonment but his fiancé's betrayal with a senior associate was the last straw that broke the camels back. Shattered, Damian ended his life with a bullet to the head. [Rejoice, you have been chosen to become one of the seven potential successors of the demon lord!] [Good Luck. You will need it] Instead of death, Damian is given a second chance at life but as one of the seven princes of hell. The Introduction of the system into his life turned it into something adventurous. Tasked with sleeping with virgins, seducing the righteous and spreading immorality to the entire realm, Damian is exposed to a world he never knew existed. "But wait, you mean I also inherited a three wives as well?" "What do you mean they are the jealous types and I'm not allowed to get married?" --- Daily Release: 2 chapters. Weekly Bonus 50 Power stones: 1 extra chapter 100 Power stones: 2 extra chapters 150 Power stones: 3 extra chapters 10 Gold tickets: 1 extra chapter 30 Gold tickets: 2 extra chapters 50 Gold tickets: 3 extra chapters [This will give me time to build my stockpile. After which, the daily upload number will be increased.] Also, I will be making use of this Whatsapp community until I figure out how to set up my discord community. https://chat.whatsapp.com/DS0RBPmmBVoIumxM8AXsYl

In The Metro, money has teeth. After leaving the military, Aiden Kwon lives quietly—until someone close to him is destroyed by a lending system that hides behind perfectly legal paperwork. The contracts look normal. The process looks clean. But the outcomes ruin lives. As Aiden searches for answers, he uncovers whispers of The Engine—a shadow network that turns debt into control and fear into obedience. Those who enter its system rarely escape intact. To expose the truth, Aiden steps inside the machine himself. What begins as an investigation becomes infiltration, deception, and a slow erosion of his own moral boundaries. In a city where laws are weapons and signatures are chains, Aiden must decide how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice to break a system designed to never lose. Some debts are paid with money. Others are paid with everything.

Earth a world with few living beings on it with just four cities on the whole planet and only one hundred and fifty people in each. There lives a man from the race known as Raw Zeons, his name Shirogane, his origins unknown from everyone who surrounds him. His only family is the one that found him when he arrived on Earth some Humans each with their own unique fighting styles and one master Torino, now they must seek aid and answers while also trying to survive the many other beings with different interests but this does not mean they are evil no, it just means they are on a different path, evil is just a point of view of one person from another person. Truly there is no such thing as either good people or evil people just people who either share your interests or have their own. Who's interests will reach their finally only the future knows... Cursed: Earth's defenders will have seven sagas, with four being in part one and the remaining three being in part two Once the ending of Cursed: Earth's defenders has been published the sequel known as Cursed: Apocalypse will be published Cursed: Earth's defenders is apart of a six part series each covering the curse mark story. I will publish two chapters a week at 6pm BST, on Wednesday and Sunday I am planning on releasing chapters detailing all the little things such as the many curses and races but this will be something that is done alongside the larger stories, I will release these during the end of each saga. New short stories are going to be released this year which will explore character origin stores and important points of history within the Cursed universe. The first of these stories will release along side Arc11 Please comment suggestions and any feedback you have on how to improve for the next chapters.

Waking up as Steve Harrington three years before Will Byers vanishes, a man from our world decides to change the tragic future. He isn't just armed with knowledge of the show, but three impossible abilities: the Dimensional Backpack, which grants him one random survival item (like a medkit or grappling gun) every period of time; Fight Master, allowing him to learn any combat style instantly; and Pain Heal, a double-edged power that lets him miraculously cure others by absorbing their agony into his own body

"Commander of the Ninth Shadow Legion, Ainz Ooal Gown, requests permission to fight for my Lord!"A skeleton clad in deep purple robes knelt on one knee, the soul-fire flickering in its eye sockets gleaming with incomparable loyalty."Go on, Old Bones. Look sharp and don't lose face! Give that old hag, the Witch of Vainglory, a little taste of true terror."

A woman keeps reincarnating into the exact same life, born into the same family, same body, same circumstances — but with full memory each time. After hundreds of cycles, she decides she’s done playing along. But changing her life… changed everything. *if u dont have patience u can just skip to the 20th chapter and some things'll be explained anyways, but then u'll have missed a bit* (Btw the first few chapters are a little boring and drag things out, but that's because this whole book is generated by AI --- so I've also inputted some of my own ideas down along the line so it'll take a bit of patience :D) This novel features: - Reincarnation - Mana - Very SLIGHT romance - Repetition as mentioned in the brackets - Plot twists - Little bit of gore - Some more repetition - Mid-lengthy chapters in case you have less patience Try it out, you might like it! Several chapters have already been prepared beforehand... How would you know what's in them if you don't read this?

“Seduction or betrayal…” those were the words that refused to leave Yeara’s mind. … After the death of her parents, Yeara was taken to a strict orphanage where she is trained to be ladylike and obedient. But even as a child, she learns that the place holds secrets far darker than it appears. Years later, Yeara finds herself caught between two men from opposite worlds: the feared Dragon King, and the silent servant who stole her heart. Then the unthinkable happens…she becomes pregnant. Now, only one question remains: who is the father of her child? Bound to both men, Yeara’s love is divided so equally that losing one would mean losing herself. What began as duty turns into desire, and desire into a dangerous secret. As whispers grow louder and the truth threatens to surface, Yeara must choose between power and love, silence and confession… before her fate and the kingdom’s—are sealed.

While reading a book, you’re suddenly pulled into a mysterious, enchanted forest with talking wolves, secrets, and strange twists in time. There you meet Bradley, a grey wolf with a tragic past. As you uncover eerie clues about his family and face the appearance of a suspicious outsider, the story spirals into a haunting attempt at survival. With every unsettling moment, trust is tested and life becomes a tangled web of magic, dangerous choices, and dark surprises.

No one announces the lottery. No one advertises the prize. And no one ever explains the costs. Raka Aditya lives an ordinary life unremarkable, quiet, and carefully planned. He is a content creator, routines that keep him grounded, and a future he assumes will unfold slowly, one year at a time. Until people around him begin to die without reason. Healthy people collapse in kitchens. Friends disappear overnight. Strangers lose decades of their lives in an instant. There are no patterns, no warnings, only the unbearable feeling that something invisible is taking time away… and giving it to someone else. The Draw. A cycle where time is transferred, not created. A system that chooses one recipient and grants them years of life, taken evenly from others. A game where no participant is allowed to speak its name. At first, Raka is only an observer. Then a witness. And finally, a Curator. As a Curator, he can see the remaining lifespan of every human being, a number no one else is meant to know. But the rules are absolute: he cannot reveal the system, cannot reveal himself, and cannot interfere. Every violation is paid for in death. With each cycle, Raka watches people lose time they never agreed to give. He watches winners live longer without knowing why. He watches families mourn deaths with no medical explanation. And slowly, he begins to understand the cruel truth of the system: Luck does not save you. Silence keeps it alive. And every choice, whether made or not still costs time. Take And Draw is a dark, philosophical thriller about fate, consequence, and the quiet horror of a world where life can be taken without warning, and where the most dangerous role is not being a participant, but a witness who must never speak.

In the smog-choked streets of a 190X-era colonial city, where steam engines rumble and cultivators refine deadly steam essence, a forbidden plague unleashes hell. The Corrupted Dao Virus twists qi meridians into mechanical nightmares, transforming proud practitioners into steam-leaking zombies that hunger for spiritual energy and spread chaos. Halen Wang, a dedicated imperial investigator armed with piston-driven combat techniques and unbreakable resolve, finds himself at the heart of the outbreak. Starting as a rookie with basic Brass Gear Realm skills, he fights through hordes of gear-mutated undead, overclocks his body to the limit, and pushes his Steam Dao toward unprecedented heights to survive and uncover the truth. When he reluctantly teams up with Rose Mei, a cunning spy with partial immunity to the virus and secrets darker than the plague itself, their alliance is forged in blood and betrayal. Rose offers vital intel and deadly poison qi support, but her hidden motives keep Halen on edge—trust her, or risk becoming another pawn? Lurking behind it all is Fang Hedi, a ruthless genius who views the outbreak as the path to godhood. With corrupted boilers granting him infinite power and regeneration, he manipulates events from the shadows, turning the city into his twisted laboratory. As the apocalypse engulfs the world, Halen must master forbidden upgrades, forge uneasy alliances, and face overwhelming odds. In a realm where weakness means death and power demands sacrifice, one man rises from the ashes of a fallen era to stop the plague—or become its ultimate weapon. Survival is no longer enough. Evolution is coming... and it won't ask permission.

This story brings together grand, intense battles, carefully chosen colors that mirror each character’s nature, and a clear sense of thematic meaning. It is all set within the refined and elegant atmosphere of an opera house, where waltzes, performances, and light-filled spectacles are central to the experience rather than simple scenery. Through music, motion, and brilliance, the narrative balances emotion and formality, allowing beauty and conflict to exist side by side. Auxiliary Notice! For deeper character insight and world context, please read the Auxiliary chapters. This story is fast-paced in progression, but its combat sequences are deliberately extended, focused on motion, power shifts, and visual storytelling rather than dialogue. Fights are not conversation-heavy; they are written to feel cinematic, tense, and immersive, emphasizing action and atmosphere over exposition. I’ll do my best to keep every chapter engaging without slowing the narrative momentum. Hello, Reader! If you enjoy ancient lore, dense and structured magic systems, action-driven storytelling, expansive cosmology, multinational settings, and bold color-focused imagery, paired with long, visually rich battles that reward imagination and attention to detail, you might enjoy this story. Before diving in, please read the synopsis below. Sankyuu! World Notes! Hunters are recognized as wielders of the ancient and formidable Armament Arts, historic armaments forged through faith, discipline, and coexistence with spirits. These Arts are the primary means by which Hunters combat Deviants, channeling Natural Energy to manifest power, precision, and spiritual authority. Note: not everyone can be a hunter. As not anyone can inherit or wield an Armament Art nor not everyone can channel Natural Energy. Deviants are Dark Energy illuminators and eaters, predatory entities that feed on the opposing Natural Energy, the force that sustains life and balance across the world. Ancient Eyes are old deities- beings who have existed for hundreds to thousands of years, created to uphold balance and wield immense authority. Or at least, that was their intended purpose. They are folklore entities, widely known and feared, each ruling over vast domains across the globe. If these concepts intrigue you, then don’t miss this story. Synopsis! Yukie Saku, the Ancient Eye of Snow and Cold, has been stripped of much of her power. Witnessing the warning of an approaching catastrophe, she arrives at the Grand Opera House seeking for answers and assistance.There, she encounters Makoto Shirogane- the polite yet unreadable director of the opera house, descended from a once-great samurai house. To most, he appears merely formal and composed. That impression is far from the truth. Makoto is a Hunter of Deviants, a man over two centuries old, and a figure whose history and influence run far deeper than anyone expects. When Yukie warns him of an approaching doom, a force that devours Natural Energy and threatens entire lands, Makoto agrees to intervene. But only under one condition. Yukie must assist him in on the looming threat and mystery that is also coming to his Grand Opera House. Stripped of her former power and sight, the goddess must find new ways to be useful- through wit, ritual, and fragile alliances, while honoring the contract she binds herself to. Thus, an uneasy accord forms: An ancient deity asking aid from a mortal she cannot fully understand, and a man of strict formalism binding himself to a divine contract. Their partnership will draw them into political intrigue, civilization-scale corporate structures that quietly support the world, and escalating supernatural conflicts, where awakenings are battles of will, and power is proven through action rather than words. This is Kiss X Reaper A story of old gods, long lives, and the cost of power. Spirity Awards Notice! Kiss X Reaper is participating in the Webnovel Spirity Awards, please do support. Thank you!

Lina is a high-powered corporate persona and a devoted mother who is also a meticulous psychopath? serial killer? Ken a young man fall into her twisted world of psychological games and underground crimes. As their fates become dangerously intertwined, Ken is forced to choose between his survival and the dark allure of Lina’s violent agenda

In a forgotten village at the edge of the wildlands, Rivan lives a quiet life caring for his sick adopted sister, Lira. With no family, no background, and no future beyond survival, his world is small — until the day he suddenly collapses and wakes with eyes that see what others cannot. The world is not empty. Everything has essence. Everything has power. Driven by desperation to cure Lira’s worsening illness, Rivan ventures into the forbidden forest in search of a rare medicinal herb. There, hunted by demon beasts and surrounded by untamed energy, he discovers a terrifying truth — he can take the strength of other beings and make it his own. What begins as a fight for survival becomes the first step on the path of cultivation. Without knowing it, Rivan has awakened an ancient force that predates gods and history itself. A mysterious inner change grants him a primordial method capable of absorbing all things, allowing him to grow stronger through battle and refinement. As his power rises, deeper transformations await — abilities that will one day allow him to command forces beyond ordinary cultivators. But Rivan seeks no glory, no throne, no legend. He only wants to save his sister. Yet in a world where strength shapes destiny, even the most ordinary wish can shake the foundations of existence. And far beyond his knowing, the echo of something from the beginning of time has started to stir.

Will, a music student with hypersensitive hearing, can’t stand the loud, chaotic world around him. His only escape is a quiet, forgotten practice room hidden deep inside the conservatory—Room 314. Officially, it doesn’t exist. It’s erased from records, sealed for decades, and forbidden to every student. One night, Will finds an old piano and a tattered notebook inside, filled with an unfinished melody. When he plays it, time itself begins to bend. He sees Lila, a girl who vanished from Room 314 in 1998. She’s trapped between the past and present, stuck in a silence no one else can hear. But the melody isn’t a message. It’s a key. The room wasn’t locked to protect a ghost. It was locked to hold back a monster. As Will digs into the conservatory’s dark secrets, he realizes the terrifying truth: Lila is not just a prisoner. She’s bait. And Will is the door that will let something ancient and hungry break into the world. Now he must choose: save the girl he’s grown to care about, or stop a nightmare from being unleashed. One note. One choice. And everything will change. In Room 314, the echoes don’t just linger… They hunt.