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Jasmine received "shocking" news: she had to marry the Dragon Ghost as his wife. But in exchange, after the marriage, she would inherit the entire estate, subjects, and territory of her husband. Jasmine was overjoyed: "Is there such a sweet deal in this world?" On the wedding day, she dressed up sharply and stepped into the magnificent cathedral, casting an affectionate glance toward her future partner. And then she saw... a Dragon Egg. The majestic Dragon Ghost was nowhere to be seen; there was only an egg lying there all by itself. Inventory of assets: A dilapidated castle, with drafty winds blowing in from all directions. Subjects: Three hundred skin-and-bone slaves who, at first glance, looked like walking skeletons about to collapse from hunger. Territory: A dead land spanning ten thousand square kilometers around the Dragon Valley, so desolate that "dogs eat stones and chickens eat pebbles." Jasmine knew she had fallen for the scam of the century, but unfortunately, the knights who escorted Jasmine here had long since "whipped their horses and vanished," running away a long time ago. An old butler, so aged he could barely walk, tremblingly stepped forward, waiting for the new Lord's instructions: "My Lord..." Jasmine held the "egg-husband" in her arms, and her rational nerves snapped: "I have land and people, could I really let myself starve to death?" Putting words into action, Jasmine rolled up her sleeves and officially embarked on the path of tilling the soil to get rich. Many years later. A strange town suddenly appeared on the mainland, rumored to be obscenely wealthy. From that place flowed exquisite fabrics, pure white porcelain, and sparkling jewelry... Anyone who had ever set foot there could not help but exclaim in amazement, while wandering poets competed to compose poems praising that prosperity until their throats were sore. A certain greedy King became overcome with avarice and brought a massive army, intending to seize the town for his own. The result? They were treated to the sight of a giant dragon descending from the sky to "pay them a visit."

They called him a demon. They spat on him in the streets. They let him eat alone for twelve years. And when the Heavenly Screen flashed across the sky—showing Naruto Uzumaki as the man who would end everything—the first thing he whispered wasn't rage or vengeance. It was: "Why didn't anyone tell me my parents died for me?" This isn't a story about a hero turning evil. It's about a boy who loved too hard in a world that only taught him how to bleed. And when the screen revealed everything Konoha buried—the lies, the cover-ups, the bodies in the basement—Naruto didn't become a monster. He just stopped pretending to be their hero.

Ryan is what you call a perfectly ordinary 21-year-old college student. Average family, average life, the kind of guy who blends into any crowds without too much drawn attention. No, he not a nerd nor a geeky type of person. The only thing that sets him apart is he is quite of thoughtful type of man, which has earned him a surprising number of close female friends. One night, walking home with one of his girl friends, he’s ambushed by her crazy EX. His old taekwondo training gives him a flicker of confidence, but nothing is fair, in he's get stabbed and left bleeding out on the pavement, stabbed in the stomach. As the world fades to black, his only regret isn’t dying young… it’s that he never experienced dating. He have many girl friends... but he never fall in love with them, that's what Ryan think when the light on his eyes stall blurry. He braces for the end. Instead, he wakes up drenched on side of river banks, and when he looks at the reflection of himself on the river... he not Ryan anymore. he is a 'game character'. Kai Clove, a notorious villain from a Dating-sim game his little sister always play. The perfect man yet the only flaws is he is massive Sis-con. This new life maybe a new chapter, maybe some miracle or a mere curse

Kael never fit the mold of an ordinary child. From the moment he drew his first breath, something ancient and hidden stirred quietly inside him, an enigma lying dormant yet full of dangerous potential. As time passes, Kael’s world begins to fracture in ways he could never imagine. Deep within his mind, five immensely powerful souls start to wake up—each one possessing its own formidable nature and dark history. There’s the unsettling presence of the Dark Smiler, whose sinister grin hides untold malice; the Demon Lord, who commands with ruthless authority; the Devil King, cold and merciless in his approach; the Divine Soul, shining with an almost blinding radiance; and finally, the Void, an overwhelming emptiness that threatens to swallow everything whole. But these aren’t gifts handed down lightly or without consequence. The power they offer comes tangled with perilous demands. Kael doesn’t just inherit their strength—he has to earn it, endure the merciless challenges they set before him. Some souls drag him into merciless battles where survival feels uncertain, others force him into treacherous bargains, and some reveal manifestations so strange and unpredictable that even Kael struggles to make sense of them. Each entity carries its own cosmic weight and volatile temperament, along with secrets lost to time. Gradually, a chilling truth begins to take root—Kael’s body might no longer belong to him at all. He isn’t the master of his fate but a vessel, fragile and burdened, crafted to contain these overwhelming forces of darkness, divinity, and cosmic destruction. This realization is as terrifying as the powers themselves, calling into question everything he thought he knew about himself. Throughout his journey, Kael is not alone. A mysterious AI companion, unusual in its ability to take human form, guides him through a world riddled with hidden histories and deadly foes. Yet the most dangerous adversary he faces isn’t lurking in the shadows—it’s a dark doppelgänger known as Fake Kael, a perfect but malevolent copy that threatens to unravel his very sense of identity and claim his existence as its own. After many harrowing battles and sacrifices that shake the foundations of worlds, Kael’s vessel finally shatters. He dies. But for a soul intertwined with gods and monsters, death is far from the end—it’s only the beginning of a new chapter. Reborn into a new life, Kael must uncover the elusive truth behind the five ancient entities bound to him. He faces a destiny that won’t stay hidden forever, one where the conflict between absolute darkness, radiant divinity, and infinite void rages fiercely within a single mortal frame. The question remains: will Kael rise to become the ultimate savior the world desperately needs, or will he become the catastrophe that threatens to consume it all?

On an ordinary day, he stood behind the counter with his eyes half-closed, quietly and diligently making ramen—just as he always did. Until one moment changed everything. A mysterious Golden List suddenly appeared across heaven and earth, reshaping the entire Shinobi World. One after another, new rankings lit up: Ninjutsu List, Kekkei Genkai List, Tailed Beast List, Beauty List, Handsome List, Five Kage Power List, Acting List, Overall Combat List… Anyone who placed on a list would receive unimaginable rewards. Then chaos truly began. When Kaguya Ōtsutsuki seized the top of the Beauty List… the world was stunned. When Naruto Uzumaki emerged as number one on the Five Kage Power List… the nations trembled. And when Hiruzen, Itachi, Obito, and Danzō dominated the Acting List— their “performances,” secrets, and hidden deeds were exposed before the entire world. The revelation left the Shinobi World speechless. So this is how dirty the ninja world really was? From shocking truths to rewritten destinies, the Golden List is about to tear open every hidden story— starting with Naruto himself.

She was their greatest warrior. They threw her away like she was nothing. Sage Blackwood spent six years bleeding for the Crimson Howl Pack. She trained their fighters. Defended their borders. Buried their dead. And when she uncovered a corruption that went all the way to the Alpha's throne, they repaid her loyalty with silver chains and a death sentence. She escaped with broken ribs, silver-burned wrists, and a wolf so poisoned it could barely breathe. They left her in the Deadlands to die. She didn't die. Found by a mysterious Alpha named Rhett - a wolf with no pack and a past he refuses to speak about - Sage begins to heal. But Rhett isn't the only Alpha drawn to her. Three others emerge from the shadows, each one powerful, each one dangerous, and each one triggering a mate bond that should be impossible. Rhett. The protector with gentle hands and a blood debt that could destroy them all. Kieran. The exiled prince whose brilliant mind sees her as a political weapon - until his wolf decides she's something far more. Zion. The feral Alpha who has never submitted to anyone - until he laid at her feet and bared his throat. Dorian. The shadow operative who knows her secrets better than she does. Because he's been watching her for years. Four Alphas. Four bonds. One ancient prophecy that says a wolf like Sage - a Quintessence - hasn't walked the earth in five hundred years. She can bond with all of them. She can forge a pack powerful enough to shake the foundations of the werewolf world. But Crimson Howl wants her dead. Kieran's ruthless mother wants her controlled. And a darkness older than the packs themselves is waking up - drawn by the scent of a power that was never supposed to exist again. Sage didn't survive the chains and the silver and the fall to be someone's weapon. She survived to be a queen. She just has to live long enough to claim her crown.

BEYOND THE GREAT FALL Gothic Dark Fantasy | Hard World-Building | Weak-to-Strong The sky is a myth. No one knows the words “sun,” “moon,” or “stars.” So why does Shura? In a world buried beneath itself—where light is filtered, truth is controlled, and faith replaces memory—people do not question what lies beyond. Because there is no beyond. Until something falls. Shura fell from a place that should not exist. Broken. Memory-fractured. Clinging to something no one else understands— a sky without walls… and a voice calling him home. He wakes in a world where strength is not taught—it is endured. Where failure doesn’t just end you… it removes you. And where something unseen moves through every thought— quiet… constant… listening. Most ignore it. Some survive it. Few come back unchanged. As Shura is pulled into a system that doesn’t train people—it reshapes them—he begins to notice what others refuse to see: The silence beneath the ground. Patterns that do not belong. The sense that the world itself is… holding its breath. Because this world is not natural. It is maintained. And something—deep below, or far beyond— is starting to break. But Shura isn’t searching for answers. He’s searching for a way back. Even if it was only a memory. Even if it was never real. He will climb, endure, and tear through whatever stands in his way— until he reaches the place he fell from. Because somewhere beyond this buried world— someone is waiting. And he refuses to believe she’s gone.

Li Jain was a spiritual plant in his previous life that was nurture into his human form by the Hanxu sect. legend has it that only the Heavenly Spiritual Plant can open the gate of Heaven for cultivators to become immortals. Li Jain was raise carefully, he didn't lack anything and became an experts in lots of arts. After he advance to the Transformation realm, he began his quest of opening the heavenly gate. But when the gate open, he was killed ruthlessly by the same people that once treat him like a treasure. He spent years as a wandering ghost and eventually, found his fated soul in another world. The person body he took over has seven children and was despise by his family. Li Jain could take care of seven buns and make them very power in the future. With the help of his Spiritual Tavern, he became very wealthy.

A wish that didn't belong to me, scrambled in the furthest recesses of a dream. Who fares in my mire? Ashen skin, an invisible throne, an inconceivable smile... Thrown into the dull environment of the age of abundance, the birds softly coo beyond the curtains of the rarely lit home. A layer of dust coats itself over the living room couch and coffee table, the only place that didn't seem dusty was my bedroom. I woke up asking, who am I? Who is she? The simple story of a hero and a demon king, stranded in a different era.

Ayelen and Arnold were never meant to be part of something this big. One lived quietly, lost in his own thoughts. The other carried more than he ever showed. But when a series of strange events begins to unfold—fights that don’t feel human, powers that shouldn’t exist, and truths that don’t make sense—their world starts to shift. What begins as small incidents soon turns into something far darker. Hidden forces move behind the scenes. Unknown beings walk among humans. And a power long forgotten begins to awaken again. As reality starts to bend, the line between human and something far beyond it begins to fade. And the question is no longer what is happening… It’s who is still human anymore.

In the wake of a terrible infection, a retired war veteran makes a tough choice in order to protect his family after showing symptoms of the frightening disease, thrown into a boundless desert in the middle of a frightening war he must fight to survive his hellish trial, unaware of what fate has in store for him. (I am working on a better cover, just needed something for now)

“You call this justice? Then let me show you what death looks like.” Ren Kuro transmigrates into the world of pirates and awakens the Strongest Shinigami System. Admirals who move at light speed… meet blades faster than sight. Yonko who rule the seas… face power that can burn even the ocean. A smiling captain named Gin appears. A monster named Kenpachi awakens. A man named Aizen begins to watch the world. Reiatsu crushes Haki. Bankai clashes with Devil Fruits. The balance of the sea… starts to collapse. Because this time— It’s not pirates vs Marines. It’s the Grand Line vs Soul Society. And at the center of it all— Death. Ren Kuro. And behind him— The Gotei 13.

METRO GENESIS by Ada. The year is 3044. Humanity made it this far. Barely. AI got sorted eventually, redirected toward handling the tedious, the administrative, the soul-crushing weight of daily existence so humans could spend time doing things that actually required being human. A noble vision. Metro City found a way to make even that sinister. Metro City was never a good place to live. It was, however, always a spectacular place to disappear, into its rain-slicked streets, its corporate towers, its carefully maintained illusion that someone, somewhere, had things under control. Buried beneath that illusion was the Nemesis Protocol Unit. Black ops. Off the books. The agency that handled the problems polite society preferred to pretend didn't exist. The NPU didn't officially exist. It was also the only thing standing between Metro City and complete collapse. For nearly as long as the NPU existed, there was NexoPharma. Gleaming towers. Government contracts. The kind of respectability built on strategic donations and carefully placed allies. Ask anyone on the street what NexoPharma was really doing in those labs and they'd lower their voice and say the same thing: bioweapons. They weren't wrong. In 3034, rookie agent Adrian Cole was assigned to NexoPharma Tower. Routine investigation. Get in, gather evidence, get out. It was not routine. The tower caught fire. The kill teams mobilized. His senior partner went back for him when he didn't have to, pushed Adrian clear, and didn't make it out. Adrian crawled from that building on two broken ankles, alone, with the sound of screaming that stopped too soon ringing in his ears. He spent two weeks in hospital. He spent the next ten years trying to deserve it. By 3044, Adrian Cole is the Ace of NPU, the best field agent the Nemesis Protocol Unit has ever produced. Decorated. Relentless. Still haunted. The kind of man who walks into situations that break other agents and walks out with the truth still intact. Metro City is working on fixing that. Above him sits Elias, NPU's iron-spined higher up, a man who has survived long enough to know exactly which questions you ask out loud and which ones you take permanently to your grave. He gives Adrian enough information to complete the mission. Never quite enough to understand what the mission actually is. Then there is Garrick, pilot, transport specialist, and somehow the most aggressively normal human being in this entire story. We are enormously fond of him. We are also deeply concerned for him. There is also Marcus. That's all we're saying about Marcus. You'll understand why. And finally, Aveline. Ace of the Crime Division. Half Canadian, half Russian. The kind of dangerous that doesn't announce itself. She is a psychopath, this is not a plot twist, not a slow revelation, not a dramatic chapter reveal. Everyone who works with her knows it. Everyone who works against her really knows it. She is not looking for redemption. She was never soft. She looked at Metro City in all its corruption and decided the correct response was not to fix it, but to be better at it than everyone else in the room. Not sweet. But definitely a psycho. Metro City is rotting. The Nexo Incident has begun. The corporations are panicking quietly, violently, and with excellent legal representation. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, an agent running on borrowed time and a woman who never needed a reason are about to find out exactly how deep Metro City's rot goes. It goes very deep. Nobody is ready. Least of all you. Welcome to Metro Genesis. Try not to get attached.

She awoke in an underground place, remembering bits and pieces of her memories from hundreds of years ago. During the time she tried to break free, people came and talked about a trial. However, as these people leave again, she breaks free from the chains holding her in this place. With all the vast knowledge she has, she helps people on her journey and is now back roaming the Kingdom, wishing to uncover the truths behind these past events as well as keep a promise she had once made. Being unable to stay long in the Kingdom, she had to flee to the Alliance. There, she meets a lot of people and also finds a place where she can get some hints about the past events. She is proclaimed a criminal, searched by the Kingdom. Their accusation is that she was responsible for the murder of a princess. Yet Feyra knows she isn't the murderer, making her seek out every sign that would lead her to the actual motive behind everything. The events of the past seem different than they have been described, making Feyra have a bad feeling and leading her to discover even more of the dark side of the Kingdom. Will she be able to find everything and get enough evidence to prove not only her innocence, but also topple the system of the Kingdom? Cover by @sera_ambren

Humanity is thrown into a cruel death game. Everyone has to use their vehicle to travel on the infinite road, desperately gathering supplies while avoiding the game's trials. Sandrine is just the same. Except... Why does she have a horse instead of a car ? [New chapters on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays]

When life gives you mysterious potions… chug first, ask questions never. Blaine was having a perfectly normal day—until he wasn’t. One blink later, he’s transmigrated into the twisted world of Lord of the Mysteries, where logic takes a vacation and secrets have teeth. Before he can say, “Where’s my system?” he accidentally downs a potion and wakes up as a full-time Secrets Suppliant (comes with free headaches, divine side-eye, and a 90% risk of insanity). Now he’s stuck juggling cryptic gods and overly dramatic cults. But hey, someone’s gotta slay the True Creator and crush the Aurora Order. --- What to expect - Strong Mc But not OP(later on) - hates the aurora order - cool powers - 2 days per day minimum Join us here: https://discord.gg/Gut3w8xgC9 If you can’t, no worries at all — I’m just happy you’re here!

A baby. A secret. A marriage breaking quietly. Shantel had the perfect life—until giving birth sent her spiraling into guilt, silence, and a truth too painful to speak. Gilbert wants to hold his family together, but his biggest regret is the secret he never confessed. When a routine blood test changes everything, the past comes roaring back—and forces them to face the one question that’s haunted them for years: Can love survive what the truth reveals? Or will silence win again?

Ethan, an elite special forces commando, loses his life in the line of duty while eliminating a dangerous terrorist cell during a high-stakes anti-insurgency operation. Despite his unwavering dedication and discipline, Ethan dies with a deep sense of regret—he never fully embraced his personal desires and unfulfilled fantasies. As his final breath escapes, he vows that should he be given another chance at life, he will live it to the fullest, without restraint. Fate, however, has its own plans. Ethan awakens in a strange, unfamiliar world—a land governed by strength, where power is the key to survival and the stronghold dominion over all. In this brutal and unforgiving realm, Ethan discovers that the rules of life have drastically changed. The only currency that matters here is strength, and only the strongest can ascend to become the ultimate power. Gifted with extraordinary intelligence and a mysterious cheat that grants him unparalleled abilities, Ethan sets off on a path to conquer this new world. With each passing day, he hones his skills, builds alliances, and amasses power, all while exploring his deepest desires. This is a journey of self-discovery and unrestrained ambition, where Ethan’s focus is singular: to become the one true transcendent being, an existence unmatched by any other. Through intense battles, strategic brilliance, and encounters with those who would either aid or challenge him, Ethan fights not only for dominance but for the fulfillment of every longing he once held back in his past life. With each victory, he rises higher, carving his name into the annals of history as the peerless king, above all others—an immortal legend in the making. To join the discord community - https://discord.gg/XYAJtx9pqX ------------- Content Warning: This story will explore mature themes, including R18 content, but will avoid extreme elements. Contains long and detailed smut. Huge Harem - In Depth R-18 - Detailed Sex - Gore - Big Boobs - MILF - Big ass - Netori (Stealing girls but not indiscriminately) No NTR - No sharing - No Yuri - No hypnosis - No drugs or potions that influence the girls

I will give in any and everything in me Victor, everything that is demanded." Amber whispered dangerously. "To get what I want. Even if it costs taking a life." Princess Amber Asnovitch is expected only one thing. Get married and obey her husband. Barricades of suitors parade by but nothing, absolutely nothing changes her mind of never wanting to marrying. Her constant defiance against the King and the nation puts her into a spot of danger and slander. However she was too engrossed in something else to worry about dresses and husbands. "I need access to the Royal Archives. It has sensitive information that can achieve what I require." She is willing to put herself in mortal peril, all for that one sacred oath she took when she was a child. But can she achieve her goal if she is foisted upon the marraige mart like a prized meat? Will marriage bring a stop to all of her plans? What information does she need? What is it that she so badly requires? Only time will tell. "You never questioned me why I have such a peculiar animal as a pet." Amber said viciously. "You never questioned what it's malice can do." Developed and written solely by: Ankshita Gulwe

Passing Away A young protagonist lives in a modern world where everything feels empty and mechanical to him. He believes reality is superior to fiction and often questions why people become emotionally attached to anime characters—2D creations that cannot truly feel, think, or exist. To him, the real world is simple: a 3D space filled with living humans, yet strangely lacking meaning or emotion. One ordinary day, while walking through the city after finishing an anime episode, he dismisses the idea of fictional worlds as meaningless illusions. But everything changes in an instant when he witnesses a child about to be hit by a speeding truck. Without hesitation, he rushes forward and pushes the child to safety. In that moment, time seems to slow. The impact that follows becomes the turning point of his existence. As his life fades, his final moments blur the line between reality and fiction, and a strange message appears—hinting that perhaps the worlds he dismissed were not as meaningless as he believed. His death becomes the beginning of something unknown… where the boundary between “real” and “fiction” starts to break.