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Jin-hun a guy seeking thrilling experiences joins the military and gets to experience some action, finds love, makes great friends and has a nice family. But there are some people with bad luck and jin-hun is one of them. https://discord.gg/StfjuMYd

Uchiha Tobika was born with the kind of bloodline poets rave about and historians obsess over. But in the world of shinobi, a good pedigree is worth about as much as a broken kunai when your entire clan is one bad decision away from a civil war. Reincarnated into the Uchiha with no cheat, no system, no mysterious power-up, Tobika quickly learns the truth: the clan’s biggest enemy isn’t Konoha. It’s their own self-inflicted insanity. Raised by a bunch of aging zealots who have spent sixty years “aiming for the Hokage seat” and missing every single time, Tobika grows up surrounded by political delusion, simmering paranoia, and elders who think volume equals strategy. Survival becomes an art form. Peace of mind becomes a luxury. Defection becomes a fantasy he can’t afford. But when decades of frustration explode during a clan meeting, Tobika accidentally triggers a chain of events that entangles him in the one thing he hates most: Uchiha politics. Caught between Konoha’s suspicion, the clan’s feverish ambition, and a future that promises nothing but bloodshed, Tobika must carve out a path that doesn’t end with his name on a memorial stone. He’s no hero. He doesn’t want glory. He just wants to live long enough to watch everyone else’s bad decisions catch up to them first. And if that means manipulating the clan, dodging fate, or rewriting history with sheer spite and sarcasm, then so be it. In a village where Fate is written in chakra and tragedy is tradition, Uchiha Tobika intends to do the one thing an Uchiha was never meant to do: survive.

The night sky over the Eastern Base burned a deep crimson. Flames devoured the steel walls that once promised safety, while the screams of the dying echoed through the cold wind. The stench of blood mixed with smoke, and the ground was littered with the bodies of soldiers, civilians... and Zombies. Ashira Vale staggered through the chaos, blood dripping from the wound on her side. Her breath came in short, sharp bursts. Each step felt heavier than the last, but she didn't stop. She couldn't. She had fought too hard to die like this. Yet... she had been left behind. She turned around, slashing down a lunging zombie with trembling hands. The gate slammed shut right in front of her face as metal scraped against metal, sealing her fate outside. The people she once trusted, those she fought for, bled for, were gone. Not because they died. Because they left her. "You're too dangerous to keep around, Ashira." That voice still echoed in her mind, cold and sharp as the wind cutting through the smoke. Her teammates. Her so-called allies. The people who swore to fight beside her... had used her. And when she was no longer useful, they threw her away. She remembered the cold look in their eyes when the gate shut. The smirk on one of their faces. The whispered words that cut deeper than the wound in her body. Betrayal. That was her final taste of humanity. She stumbled toward a burning truck, the firelight reflecting in her bloodstained eyes. Every breath hurt, but the pain didn't matter anymore. The world had already ended. She glanced at the barricade she once guarded, now nothing more than twisted steel and burning corpses. The walls that once symbolized hope were falling apart, just like the trust she'd once had in people. The Eastern Base... the last stronghold of survivors. Ashira tilted her head to the sky, watching as smoke smothered the stars. Her lips curled into a faint, bitter smile. "So this is how it ends... for me." Her voice cracked as she looked at the horizon. "Even the end of the world, can't kill betrayal." She smiled bitterly. Her fingers loosened around her weapon as she sank to her knees. In her fading vision, the shadows swarmed closer—hundreds of undead closing in from every side. But just before they reached her, a faint light flickered before her eyes— like a broken screen glitching. [System initializing...] [User: Ashira Vale - detected fatal condition.] [Rebirth protocol activating.] [Returning to checkpoint: Nineteen (19) days before the outbreak.] Her heartbeat slowed. And as her body was swallowed by darkness, a final thought crossed her mind— a vow whispered between blood and regret. "This time... I'll change everything." ^^ REMINDER: This was another version of what you might think of about zombie apocalypse, This is all about survival with the help of power. Surviving is more than just staying alive. It's keeping your mind intact when the world's already gone mad. It's sleeping with one eye open trusting no one but still hoping someone's out there. It's learning when to run. When to fight and when to stay quiet enough when the dead pass you by. It's the constant battle between fear and hope knowing every day could be your last, but choosing to live is more than that...

A wealthy young man from a wealthy family was turned into a poor girl named Ifia. A system then gave her a choice. [Save the World] or [To be in a relationship with the villainess] Compared to the heavy responsibility of saving the world, the villainess Amelia is a cold and beautiful woman with silver hair and purple eyes. As long as Ifia can deal with this rich woman, she can happily live a carefree life. Every second of hesitation for Ifia feels like a betrayal to herself. Later on, Ifia successfully captures Amelia’s heart. She was held in the arms of the villainess and kissed, preventing her from destroying the world. Then, seeing the devil’s horns sprout out of her head, she finally understood the system’s language trap. She suppresses the desire to end it all with the system. There is still a chance to be saved now, she must escape!!! **BE WARNED: This is uncensored version please read in your own discretion.** I AM NOT THE AUTHOR. I AM NOT THE TRANSLATOR. THIS IS RE-UPLOADED. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ORIGINAL!!! All free. No locked chapters.

The Prequel to the genre-defying MetaHumanCosmicHorror novel that shattered reality "Static Bride". Before Emily became Emily PRIME, she was just an orphan in the city of Leonore. On Prime Day, she is selected by the ENGINE amongst 99 other candidates to undertake a pilgrimage for godhood. Become the PRIME or die. A unique fresh spin on cosmic horror mixing meta elements and YA romance.

You are about to start your selected Apocalypse World. You are free to choose one of the Gift Packs you'll bring to help you in the early stages of the event. [ Energy Gift Pack ] [ Entertainment Gift Pack ] [ Food Gift Pack ] [ Medical Gift Pack ] [ Shelter Gift Pack ] [ Stealth Gift Pack ] [ Survival Tools Gift Pack ] [ Transport Gift Pack ] [ Water Gift Pack ] [ Weapon Gift Pack ] You have 10 minutes to choose. *** WSA 2024 Entry Please support! Thank you! ** Volume 1: The Third Apocalypse - Completed Volume 2: The Missing 9th Apocalypse: The Battle Against the Ender of Vampire's Rise Apocalypse - In Progress

Aethelgard floats in a paradise of white marble and gold, casting a permanent, suffocating shadow over the Soot-Wards below. For twenty years, Elian has survived in the muck of the slums by following one rule: never look up. As a scavenger and unlicensed healer, he scrapes by on the refuse of the elite, hiding two dangerous secrets: his violet eyes—a color that shouldn't exist in the dirt—and a terrifying, dormant power that burns beneath his skin like a trapped star. But anonymity ends the day the Sky Palace opens its waste chutes. When a falling canister threatens to crush a child in the marketplace, Elian instinctively unleashes a blast of forbidden Solar Magic. He saves the boy, but he reveals himself to the wrong man. Enter Lord Vane, the High Commander of the Queen’s Guard. Known as "The Wolf," Vane is cold, lethal, and the realm’s most efficient hunter. He doesn’t execute Elian for treason; he claims him. Dragged from the squalor of the Wards to the dizzying heights of the Sky Palace, Elian is forced into a golden cage. Collared as a mute servant, he is thrust into a court built on lies, intended to serve a dark purpose for a monarchy that views him as nothing more than fuel. Yet, the Palace is not the sanctuary it appears to be. Beneath the veneer of silk and politics, a rot is spreading. Queen Valeriana, a ruler of icy beauty and terrifying stillness, is preparing for the Great Eclipse—an event that promises to change the world forever. Trapped in the lion’s den, Elian finds his only potential ally in his captor. Vane is a puzzle of sharp edges and shadows, a man who seems to hate the court as much as he serves it. As their antagonism shifts into a scorching, high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Elian begins to realize that his magic is not just a curse—it is a key. With the sun fading and the Eclipse approaching, Elian must navigate a labyrinth of assassins, ancient secrets, and forbidden desire. Can he learn to control the fire in his blood before it consumes him, or will he become the sacrifice that plunges the world into eternal night? In a kingdom of glass, the only thing more dangerous than falling is burning.

In contemporary Manhattan—where penthouse glamour meets unforgiving streets—two women’s lives are about to collide and transform. Twenty-five years ago, a prestigious hospital switched two newborn girls. Sienna Chen grew up as the cherished daughter of the powerful Chen empire, wrapped in privilege and protection. Dakota Monroe, the true Chen heiress, survived foster homes and poverty, learning to fight for every inch of her life. When the ailing Chen patriarch orders DNA tests, the truth explodes. To avoid scandal, the families enforce a quiet swap: Sienna is pushed out of the world she believed was hers, while Dakota is thrust into a realm of wealth, scrutiny, and suffocating expectations. At the center stands Alexander Chen—Sienna’s older adoptive brother and the cold, brilliant CEO destined to inherit the dynasty. He spent years suppressing inappropriate feelings for the girl he thought was his sister. But Dakota, the real heiress, is nothing like the polished Sienna he knew. Tough, street-smart, and unimpressed by power, she challenges him instantly. Attraction ignites between them—intense, dangerous, and finally allowed. Meanwhile, Sienna, suddenly stripped of identity and fortune, finds refuge with Marcus Rivera, the community center director who once cared for Dakota. Marcus sees beyond her designer façade, giving her space to rebuild. In his world, Sienna discovers resilience and a sharp business mind capable of saving his struggling center. Despite the forced distance, the two women stay secretly connected and become unlikely friends. Their conversations unravel the deeper truth: the switch wasn’t an accident. Alexander’s mother orchestrated it to eliminate the real blood heir and secure her own son’s inheritance. The consequences hit high society hard. • Dakota shocks a charity gala by exposing corrupt donors. • Sienna proves her intelligence by rescuing Marcus’s center. • The adoptive mother’s schemes crumble under public exposure. Corporate sabotage, secret deals, media uproar, and a hostile takeover attempt drive tensions to a breaking point, culminating in a dramatic showdown at the Chen annual shareholder meeting, where every buried secret erupts. At the heart of it all is Alexander, forced to confront how cruelly he dismissed Dakota as “not Chen material.” Realizing she’s the only woman who’s ever challenged and changed him, he must publicly grovel and prove his feelings transcend status, bloodlines, and dynasty. In the end, both couples claim their happiness. Marcus and Sienna build a life grounded in authenticity. Alexander and Dakota forge a partnership of equals. The two women, betrayed yet unbroken, choose identities shaped not by birth or wealth, but by their own strength. A whirlwind of forbidden love, age-gap tension, office sparks, heiress-switch drama, groveling redemption, fast-paced twists, and face-slapping empowerment—set against the glossy, gritty pulse of modern Manhattan.

His lips hovered near her ear, his voice a dark whisper against her skin. "You may fear me, little bride, but I will teach your body to crave me… to need me, until I am all you ever want." --- Belle was never meant to be the bride. But when her parents cried to her about how her beautiful sister could not be married to such a man, she was forced to take her sister’s place. To prevent war between the two worlds of humans and vampires, the kings decided to sign a peace treaty with a marriage, but the only man they could offer for this marriage was a vampire said to be mad and completely heartless. When they said heartless, they meant really heartless, but Belle, being a naive girl her whole life, had no idea what she was stepping into by agreeing to this marriage. At first, he appeared innocent, a man completely opposite to all the rumors around him, until she slowly began to realize every single thing said about the mad vampire was true, or perhaps even worse! He was a man who walked in the path of darkness. He knew no light and showed no mercy, even to those who were not his enemies. He had no heart to love, no emotions but dark ones to feel for anything or anyone. But all of a sudden, when he set his eyes on her, he decided he wanted to keep her, and Belle's naive world began to take a different turn because the mad vampire was hellbent on tainting her innocent soul. Expect "Now, can we forget this happened and enjoy the night?" He arched an amused brow at her, making Belle's heart drop to her stomach as she recalled the so-called wedding night. She hurriedly pulled away from him, her face flaming with embarrassment. From everything she had heard about this night, she was not ready to experience it with this man. The women whispering about it in Mr. Marchant's shop had said one would hate their husband's presence after it and be disgusted by the act. It was not an act meant for pleasure for any woman but torture. Now that she realized her husband would do the same with her, she swallowed hard and nervously clutched her dress. "I...I am not feeling well, My Lord, I—" "Rohan," he cut her off with a tone of amusement. "Use my name when you address me, sweetheart. You looked quite energetic when you tried to go after the ring for someone who isn't feeling well, but," he sighed softly, "I've always been a generous man. I won't let you stress yourself tonight." Belle began to sigh in relief and smile in her mind that he wouldn't push her for the wedding night ceremony. She was even about to part her lips and agree that he was indeed generous and even offer him a thank you when he continued to speak, causing the momentary relief to be replaced by dread. "I will pamper you tonight, and you won’t have to lift a hand. I will give you all the pleasure since you are feeling unwell. Take it as the first lesson in my plan to make you forget love and welcome lust." "...!" "Lie on the bed for me, Isa." Belle felt her throat go dry at that strict command. "I...I..." She began but could not find any words to say to make him spare her tonight. What had she got herself into? Belle thought as a pit seemed to form in her stomach, a deep, gnawing dread. "Do you need me to carry you to the bed, or would you rather walk there yourself?" Rohan questioned with dark mirth in his voice and eyes as he watched her like a hawk. He could tell she was nervous, but what to do? She had brought herself into his world. Belle began to walk slowly to the bed at a snail’s pace, as if delaying it would help prevent the dreadful act from happening tonight. She could feel him following closely behind her. When she reached the bed, she used her shaky hands to move the drapes aside and carefully sat at the edge of it, her hands folded nervously on her lap. She felt his piercing gaze on her, but she dared not look up at him. "Lie down," he ordered softly. MATURE CONTENT, NO RAPE!!

Zenith Hazendragon, the Knight King, had achieved the impossible. He, a mere mortal, had slain the Forgotten God and restored his realm to peace. Yet for such a feat, he sought neither wealth, nor power, nor glory. He desired only rest. After nearly two centuries of endless war, which had cost him nearly everything he loved, he found no reason to continue living in a world that demanded nothing but blood and sacrifice and so he fell into an eternal slumber. But he awoke again… not as himself, in a distant era, far removed from his own. Once more, the world had been plunged into chaos... but this time, the threat did not come from any god. The gods themselves were dead, felled by one of his own descendants, leaving the balance shattered and peace a forgotten memory. Now, Zenith must take up his sword once more not only to save the world from ruin, but to confront the ignorance of his own bloodline.

A peaceful town. A cursed compass. A family that vanished without a trace. Harry Ashford never expected a murder to reveal the truth about his parents or a relic that points to places no map dares mark. With each clue he uncovers, the compass unlocks a forgotten power… and steals a piece of him in return. Every secret comes with a cost. Every answer pulls him deeper into Evernight. With Milo, a talking cat with secrets of his own - Harry steps into a hunt for a treasure powerful enough to destroy the world. And Moonhaven’s darkest eyes are already watching.

Di Benua Ruyin, lima Kekaisaran raksasa saling berdiri seperti pilar dunia, namun kedamaian di antara mereka bertahan hanya karena satu tempat: Balai Pagoda Roh, pusat diplomasi, perdagangan, dan hukum internasional tempat semua Kekaisaran wajib tunduk pada aturan bersama. Balai Pagoda Roh dipimpin oleh seorang wanita misterius, Wa’imeng’er, tokoh yang dianggap sebagai penjaga kestabilan benua. Tidak ada yang mengetahui masa lalunya, usianya, atau kekuatan sejatinya—yang jelas, selama ia duduk di puncak pagoda, tidak ada Kekaisaran yang berani memulai perang. Namun ketenangan panjang itu retak ketika Kekaisaran Tianlong jatuh ke tangan Kaisar baru: Xuyu Wansyi, penguasa kejam yang memerintahkan penarikan pajak besar saat rakyat terpuruk oleh bencana. Penolakan rakyat pada malam itu berakhir menjadi tragedi pembantaian yang mengguncang seluruh benua. Sementara dunia bergejolak, di sebuah desa kecil yang jauh dari hiruk pikuk kekuasaan, seorang anak laki-laki bernama Wu Yan tumbuh tanpa mengetahui siapa dirinya sebenarnya. Ia dibesarkan oleh seorang pria asing yang suatu hari menghilang, meninggalkan satu pesan: “Jika kau ingin mengetahui siapa orang tuamu… jadilah kuat. Kuat hingga dunia memandangmu.” Pesan itu menjadi awal perjalanan Wu Yan menjelajahi dunia yang tak pernah ia kenal—dunia penuh Kekaisaran serakah, sekte kuno, monster roh raksasa, dan kekuatan tersembunyi yang bangkit dari zaman purba. Dalam perjalanannya ia bertemu seorang gadis ceria yang menyembunyikan identitasnya sebagai putri dari salah satu Kekaisaran besar. Gadis itu menjadi cahaya dalam langkah Wu Yan, tanpa ia tahu bahwa takdir mereka akan diuji dengan cara yang tak terduga. Saat Balai Pagoda Roh terguncang, Kekaisaran saling mengincar, dan sembilan monster roh kuno mulai bergeser dari tidurnya, Wu Yan berdiri di tengah pusaran sejarah—membawa rahasia besar yang bahkan ia sendiri belum menyadarinya. Di dunia yang menuju kehancuran, hanya mereka yang memiliki tekad dan kekuatanlah yang mampu menentukan masa depan Benua Ruyin.

"Expect change, embrace change." I had heard this quote so many times, yet it gave a different vibe when he said it. I didn't quite understand what he meant by that, but now, as I watch the unfolding inhumanity, it's hidden meaning becomes crystal clear...

Caught between breathtaking romance, unravelling mysteries, and being tasked with a mission, Myles must navigate a world where nothing is as it seems. What begins as an adventure into the unknown soon becomes a battle for survival, love, and the truth behind his very existence. Will Myles embrace the path set before him, or will the forces at play tear him away from the world—and the woman—he is beginning to fall for?

Lilian Aeren Vale, daughter of the disgraced House of Vale, has known nothing but ruin. After her father's execution for a crime she believes he never committed, and the destruction of her home, she is forced to live under her uncle's roof, where she is treated as a burden, and a reminder of the shame no one wishes to claim. But when the Northern Duke threatens to ignite a civil war along the southern borders, the crown offers Lilian as tribute to secure peace between both borders. Her fate is sealed; she must become the wife of the very House that condemned her father to death. Two souls shaped by opposing truth, bound together by a political marriage meant to prevent bloodshed. As old wounds collide with buried secrets, Lilian and the Duke must unlearn a lifetime of hatred and uncover the truth hidden beneath generations of lies, betrayal and manipulation. Their marriage may save a kingdom… But only the truth can save them from each other.

Vicky, a high-schooler from Jaipur, ends his 12th-grade exams and heads home in the evening. A dupatta from a nearby balcony blows across his face, blinding him for a second. In that instant, a tiny unknown object — about the size of a bearing ball — rips through the cloth, grazes his hand, and disappears without a trace. That small encounter unexpectedly redirects the course of his life. Slowly, Vicky is drawn from everyday normalcy into a path that reaches far beyond his city. His journey takes him from handling an AWM to confronting Titans to finally stepping onto massive space cruisers — one event leading to the next, all connected to that brief moment on his way home. A simple walk becomes the start of an extraordinary journey into the stars.

|SEASON 1 OF CLAXTON| |2X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · PAID STORY ON INKSPIRED!| As the Octopus Man returns from the Bermuda Triangle, Makenna Angelia Delling teams up with Merlin the Great's ninja-like fairy apprentice, Tracey, to defeat him. However, what will happen when Tracey learns he is the K.T. Magic Murderer? *** Fourteen-year-old Makenna Delling is a Metamorphic Fairy, a rare fairy from a family in which one person must have been a fairy. Except, who is that one person? To help find answers regarding her past, Makenna teams up with seventeen-year-old Tracey, a mysterious fairy who hails from Merlin's Island. Together, they are dragged into the flight of their lives after they learn that the Octopus Man has returned from the Bermuda Triangle, and he is eager to kill Tracey. Mustering up all her courage, Makenna must find a way to stop Tracey from becoming who he truly is. She has to help him defeat the Octopus Man himself if he is to change his fate. Both teens have high stakes, especially since Tracey could be one of the greatest threats in the entire Magic World. Who is Makenna? Who is Tracey? Most importantly, why must Makenna find her long-lost family member? It's so she can call herself a True Metamorphic Fairy. *** *Main tropes: Love triangle and friends to lovers.* *Note: My writing style resembles screenwriting, so please judge it accordingly. Thank you!* *Also in this story... Makenna wins the Perfect Ass Award, Tracey the Most Unfortunate One Award-LOL!* Word Count: 150,000-200,000 Main Achievements: - 2022 Red Carpet Awards Shortlist! - Most Original Fantasy in the Strawberry Cupcake Awards!

When Heaven fell, the world was reborn in the ashes of the gods. From the fragments of that divine war came the Cosmic Souls—creation bound to mortal fate. Fifty thousand years later, Chu Feng awakens a soul that should not exist. A soul cracked, broken, and useless. Yet beneath its silence, something stirs. A forgotten sword spirit whispers his name. A divine mantra reshapes his destiny. And when his blood touches the old runes, the heavens remember the song they once feared.

My master ordered me to kill a king of the ancient times He said it would save the future… but every step I take makes me wonder— save it from what? Or from whom? Walk with Velan through ancient cities lit by golden lamps, meet beings that shouldn’t exist, and uncover the truth his master never meant for him to find.