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A marriage built on hatred. A truth that changes everything. Elena Vaughn is the perfect heiress… poised, untouchable, and utterly hollow. Yet behind the flawless image is a woman known for breaking four engagements… and leaving ruin in her wake. Alaric Hale is everything she is not… respected, disciplined and fiercely protective of his family. Until a scandal tied to the Vaughns shattered his mother’s life and left him with only one thing… revenge. Years later… When a binding condition forces him to marry Elena, Alaric finally gets his chance to make her pay but Elena doesn’t fight back, doesn’t explain, and doesn’t even break. She simply accepted. Shocking right? The more he tries to destroy her, the more Alaric begins to realize that the woman he hates may not be the villain he believed… and the truth behind her silence might ruin them both.

Raizal Break is a 16-year-old boy living in the Restricted Sector — a sealed prison zone built to contain DEFECTs like him. ​Decades ago, a strange phenomenon known as the Day of Wrath completely changed the world, rewriting human genetics and giving rise to two new sub-races: DEFECTs and Distors. DEFECTs are regarded as a threat to the world and a failure of the Day of Wrath; at a certain point in their lives, they undergo a mutation, turning into mindless monsters that spread chaos. Distors, meanwhile, received supernatural abilities and are revered as the chosen of the gods. Their duty is to protect the Earth from DEFECTs, and from something else entirely—something so dark it makes the threat of a DEFECT seem almost amusing by comparison. ​For Raizal, every day in the Restricted Sector already feels like a slow death. Then, the shocking revelation hits him — today is truly the day he will die, and there is nothing he can do to stop it. ​The mutation is coming. ​But when the mutation finally begins, the military offers him one last chance: enter the AFTERVERSE, a realm that reshapes itself to test every DEFECT who steps inside. He must conquer the AFTERVERSE, or he will lose himself completely and become the very creature the world fears.

the vernes family have always lived a calm and systematic, life no interference into the other's business. But a storm has entered their lives in the form of this new unwanted sister in law. She herself is the change but is something changing within her too. The storms eye has changed.

Iron + Alien Alloy → Starsteel Laser Tech + Mana Core → Arcane Beam Cannon Human DNA + Void Beast → Voidborne Physique AI + Soul Fragment → Sentient War Entity Planet Core + Energy Reactor → Mobile Battle Planet - Neo Godson is a poor young man living in the great Interstellar Era. While his peers dream of becoming legendary Beyonders, he struggles under financial burdens and family responsibilities. However, one day, during an accident, a mysterious orb enters his body and begins to change his existence at a fundamental level. He awakens as a Beyonder. Not just any Beyonder, but one blessed with a Supreme Talent called Universal Synthesis. With this supreme power, he can fuse anything he desires, whether matter or non-matter. These synthesized creations may evolve, mutate, or assimilate. Regardless of the outcome, they are always valued leagues above their original forms. --- By immediate circumstances, he joins a space mercenary group and meets his new allies. Among them, a particular girl catches his attention. However, just as love begins to bloom, it is extinguished, transforming into an unyielding conviction to build a Galactic Empire from scratch.

There is a silence that exists before the first word is spoken. A stillness that holds its breath before the first law is written. Some call it the Unwritten. It is the space between definitions—the white interval where nothing has been decided, and everything is still possible. From that silence, realities are born. Dimensions unfold. Gods rise and fall like sentences in an endless story. But every story, no matter how vast, is built upon assumptions—axioms that define what is permitted and what is not. And every axiom, sooner or later, meets its contradiction. This is a journey through the architecture of existence. Through layers where time is not a flow, but a record that cannot forget. Where endings do not vanish, but remain suspended—unfinished statements awaiting resolution. Where the space between cosmologies is not empty, but occupied by what should have ceased… yet did not. Here, the greatest threat is not destruction. It is the realization that reality itself may be unfinished—and that some fragments refuse not only to be erased, but to accept that they ever should have been. Welcome to the interval. Welcome to what comes after definition.

Before meeting Shen Xu, all Zhen Yuan wanted was to seek the dao and cultivate to the peak. After meeting Shen Xu, he thought the dao was important, but his wife was the most important. When Shen Xu transmigrated into a book, he mistakenly believed that Zhen Yuan was not a character in the original story. What he didn't expect was that his husband was the most mysterious and powerful unnamed character in the original novel.

The Augustinian Imperium is drowning in civil war. The once-mighty Western Realms tear themselves apart like starving dogs, while the Northern Realms tremble beneath the crushing might of the Nords. Across the land, the sacred Orders wage a desperate war against the dark power of the Sunless Lord. As kingdoms burn and ancient powers rise, the world stands on the edge of ruin, where only blood, steel, and faith will decide what remains.

"I wrote him as a monster... Now I must live as him." Carter, a struggling author, wakes up trapped in the body of Felix von Frederick-the very villain he created for his bestselling dark fantasy series. A spoiled nobleman with a legacy of cruelty, Felix is destined to betray his family, unleash a demonic war, and die a coward's death. But Carter refuses to play his part. Armed with knowledge of the story's future and a mysterious golden eye that whispers of forgotten prophecies, he fights to rewrite Felix's fate. Yet, the world resists his changes. The more he defies the original plot, the more the universe twists back: allies turn suspicious, enemies emerge too soon, and the black-marked cult-a faction he barely fleshed out in his drafts-hunts him as a "false soul." But the hardest challenge? Telling apart his own guilt from Felix's lingering sins... because the line between author and character is blurring. "The greatest story he ever told... was his own curse"

God’s Abyss descends, and all over the world, people dream of a cosmic cube that grants them sign-in systems. With abyss gates constantly appearing and pouring out beasts, monsters, undead, demons, and devils, humanity’s only hope is the Executioners; those granted special systems that allow them battle against these abyss creatures one way or another. MAGE.exe, VLLN.exe, HERO.exe, WZRD.exe, VMPR.exe, ENGR.exe… whatever it was, all they had to do was sign in to their system worlds and defeat bosses to level up in reality. But when Roy gets his own sign-in system… [ERROR: No EXE Environment Found!] [Sign-In Unsuccessful!] “Okay, then. At least, show me my skills.” [You must be signed in to view your skills.] “???” #WeakToStrong #Fastpaced

Va’dia was a young female mercenary that lived in a world where magic only belonged to those with high education and high-rankings. Beyond this order were humans carrying unknown ancient living organisms inside their bodies, granting powers that could either rival or surpass magic itself. But as a consequence, they would live their lives being hunted and never at peace. One night, she woke up in the middle of a burning kingdom, wounded and couldn’t escape. However, two days later, she was somehow still alive, unscathed, and was taken somewhere else. With no memory of why she was there, or even of the life she was supposed to remember, the young mercenary continued forward with growing suspicion of whether this life was really hers.

“I shall always chase you my bird, golden golden golden my love, my Canary I the wolf shall follow you”.  Three very unlikely people come together in love. A quiet chubby plain looking girl whose friends have all married but her.  A Duke who's been overseas for almost all his life following the emperors order. And a soon to be Viscount who spends all his time in books and business. What the Emperor and Canary’s father out toftehr to lessen the power of the Duke and bring more power to them with the viscount turns into what others didn’t image it would turn into a love story. What turns into them both trying to win the marriage of Canary to gain the diamond mine and she’s that would gain them more power turns into something more tragic. With betrayal, heartbreak, gainful trust and love. Who will Canary choose and when she has chosen or the man her parents has chosen for her. Will it truly be love and end in peace or will something more sad? This is the love story of The Canary and The Wolf. 

The white lotus, a legendary artifact rumored to contain the very secrets of the soul, granted unimaginable power to its wielder. Countless Magi from across the universe waged an epic battle for it. But when the dust settled, the lotus vanished, awaiting to be inherited by the destined one. Adam dreamed of escaping poverty, yearning for a life of riches and comfort. Yet, in a world ruled by arcane spellcasters, achieving such a dream meant becoming one himself. But learning magic was a costly pursuit, one that required talent and resources he did not possess. Until one day, everything changed when he stumbled upon a mysterious white lotus... *** Discord: discord.gg/w4vACWwfSv Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/esenel

Sera, an assassin known as the Angel of Death, was on her way to live a normal life—a life without killing. But suddenly, she is magically transported to a strange land ruled by Azron Mort, a ruthless lord and warrior who has claimed thousands of lives. To survive in this unfamiliar place, Sera pretends to be mute, hides her assassin skills, and does everything she can to avoid angering Azron Mort. But how can she stay out of his way when she is living under his roof with no chance to escape? And worst of all… she has caught the warlord’s attention. Chaos seems to follow her everywhere, leaving her no choice but to unleash her hidden skills to protect the people who have become important to her. A story of two people from different worlds, each forced to kill in order to survive, whose lives become intertwined in ways neither expected. Excerpt: Sera looked at Azron, noticing immediately that his face held no satisfaction from the fight. If anything, it unsettled her. There was a lingering sharpness in his gaze—curiosity, deep and probing. He wasn't done. Not even close. He wanted to see more… to see her true capacity. Across the arena, General Jidu moved to join the other generals, but Sera barely spared it a glance. The atmosphere had shifted—tight, heavy, almost suffocating. Sera started to climb down the arena. One step. Then— Azron suddenly grabbed a bow and arrow. The movement was swift. Precise. He pointed it at Sera. She immediately stopped midway. Silence struck the arena. The four generals were visibly shocked, their bodies tensing as if they had all felt the same invisible blade press against their throats. Without warning—Azron released two arrows shot toward Sera. Fast and unforgiving. Sera reacted instantly, her sword slicing through the air—clang, clang—striking both arrows cleanly. They dropped to the ground at her feet. She didn't even have time to settle. Azron had already taken another set. Three arrows drawn and released. Azron was a sharp shooter. His arrows always hit their mark—always—no matter how many he fired at once. He's really testing me. Sera stepped back, her breathing controlled, her eyes locked onto him. She moved with precision—intercepting, deflecting, cutting through the incoming arrows with her sword. Each impact sent vibrations up her arms, but she didn't falter. He didn't stop.He kept shooting again and again. Until— Twenty arrows lay scattered on the ground. All around her. A silent ring of intent. Sera stood in the center of the arena, unmoving. Her sword pointed toward the ground. But her gaze— It lifted to Azron. Steady and burning. She knew that he wasn't done testing her. Her glare sharpened—no longer guarded, no longer cautious. It was a challenge now. Raw. Undeniable.

“Fix my grandsons.” That was the only instruction the old billionaire gave. “Turn them into proper heirs… and I’ll change your life.” How could Eli possibly do that… when he’s just a broke college student juggling six jobs to survive. His goals are simple: 1. Survive college without drowning in debt. 2. Escape his wicked stepmother’s house. 3. Definitely not become someone’s sugar baby… or sugar daddies’ emotional support toy. But sometimes life throws you into the wrong fairytale. After a disastrous cleaning job in the Donovan mansion, Eli finds himself sitting before the terrifying grandfather with a contract that could change his life: Live in the mansion as the housekeeper And turn the billionaire grandchildren into responsible heirs before the old man retires. Which already sounds impossible enough. What happens when the coldest grandson in the family suddenly proposes something even more outrageous? A contract marriage! Now Eli isn’t just the help anymore….he’s the contract fiancé of a Donovan heir, living in a mansion filled with four chaotic heirs who clearly have no intention of behaving. And if he thought that was bad… They are acting very naughty about it. Way too interested, curious, and pushing him toward trouble he never asked for. But the mansion hides more than bratty billionaires and family drama. There are secrets buried behind locked doors. Dangerous family politics. And someone might be planning something that ends with a body on the floor. The deeper Eli gets into the Donovan family, the clearer it becomes that the grandfather didn’t choose him by accident. The old pocket watch Eli inherited from his mother…might hold the key to a secret tied to the Donovan empire itself. Now Eli has to survive….. A fake marriage. Four chaotic heirs. Secrets strong enough to ruin the entire family. And the terrifying possibility of falling for the one man who was never supposed to love him back. If he’s not careful… Eli might not make it out of this mansion alive. Help! From the author of: Glass Hearts [BL] and The Pleasure Letters. Content Warning: This novel contains mature themes, including strong language, dark and light romance, psychological tension, steamy scenes, and emotional triggers. Reader discretion is advised.

Destined to save the world or destroy it! Sora's just a bullied orphan with no friends, living a regular life with foster parents who expect too much of him. Sure, he gets into a prestigious university, but what's the point? After nearly dying saving 14 children from his childhood Orphanage, the gods overhear Sora's nurse's prayers and Chronos, the god of time, comes to meet Sora. Who wouldn't want a second chance at life? Transmigrate to the planet of Exteria, as a half-god and half Uthra (divine being), or die in 15 years from now after living a meaningless life of bedrest, even after receiving the Medal of Freedom for his selfless act on Earth. Unable to say no to the deal, follow Sora on his adventures to save (or destroy) the world as he forms a party, filled with all different types of beings! He meets friends, potentially falls in love, all while trying to level up and gain enough experience to unlock his true abilities: The abilities of his eyes. One Amethyst, one Aquamarine, a gift of Chronos, beautiful, perfect... with one major flaw... he doesn't know how or when they'll unlock. As a member of the King's council, Sora finds himself at the front row or a brewing war between the demons (and some unexpected allies), with tales of a hidden Elven sanctuary, legends of lost Chimera, even potentially the last of the dragons? Only time will tell! Apologies to those who were currently reading. I did a major re-work and went back and made it a third person, 13+ book (violence, language, some blood and gore). Updated Daily: 1-2 Chapters by 10 PM CST :). Feel free to add me on Discord! AJKNovels [Copy and paste for easy find] Current Arc 1: A second chance Arc 2: Coming Soon [will not release name to avoid any spoilers]

In his previous world, X was a feared and brilliant criminal. He led a massive criminal organization, possessed sharp strategic intelligence, and had enough power to challenge entire nations. Though ruthless, he lived by his own principles and morals. One day, after completing a fantasy war game in his free time he transmigrates into that very world. But not as the hero. He awakens in the body of Kael Frost, the game's final villain. In the original game, Kael was a noble born into the Frost Dukedom, which was the strongest after the royal family. He had no interest in training or holding his families legacy despite being the heir to the House Frost. He was a prime example of a spoiled noble brat. Seeing his constant failures and pathetic state, his family especially his father Castor Frost started to neglect him entirely. Discussions were held to appoint Kael's younger brother Kevin as the heir to the Dukedom. Enraged by his family's actions Kael began to behave in more pathetic ways as some sort of revenge. His relations with everyone started to deteriorate further and a public conflict during a grand banquet marked his complete breakdown from his household. Soon after, Kael disappeared from the society. A year later, driven by hatred and despair, he performed a forbidden ritual that granted him immense power in exchange for his emotions and sanity. The ritual succeeded, but turned him into a psychopathic mass murderer. Though powerful enough to nearly defeat the protagonist in the final arc, he ultimately lost due to his madness and the hero's many allies. That was how the game ended. This time, the transmigration happens after the ritual is completed. X inherits Kael's fully awakened powers while retaining his sanity, intelligence, and fragments of emotion from his previous life. With strength untouched by madness, he becomes far more dangerous than Kael ever was. 2 years later as admissions begin for the prestigious Namda Academy, the villain re-enters the world stage. Nobles are accepted automatically, while commoners must pass exams that test intellect, psychology, and potential. With knowledge of the game's future and the mind of a genius strategist, the final boss steps onto a new path. *** Discord Name- TheDevil_Supreme Discord Server Link- https://discord.gg/rMPpN8HEaw (New updated Link)

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)

Beyond the boundaries of the universe, a magnificent figure shoulders a cold coffin, fighting a solitary, blood-drenched war against the horrors of the void. Behind his protective wall, the newly reborn Nine Heavens and Nine Hells celebrate the Golden Age of Cultivation—an era where immortality is no longer a path of bloody suffering, but a privilege of efficient and harmonious progression. However, the veil of peace is shredded when nine ancient, colossal corpses plunge through the firmament, dragging a massive bronze cauldron that heralds catastrophe. Chu Xinghe, a mortal youth bound by rationality and ancient history, is forcibly dragged across space and time by this celestial anomaly. Hurled into a universe governed by Star Essence and Immortal Lotuses, he realizes that modern physics no longer holds sway. Armed only with historical knowledge dismissed as myth and a mysterious pocket watch left by his grandfather, Xinghe must tread the "New Path" of cultivation. The Golden Age may have arrived, but atop the ruins of immortal civilizations long fallen, Chu Xinghe must forge his own Heavenly Palace before the shadows from beyond the universe return to claim everything.

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

Sometimes, love comes knocking in a suit and scarred hands, and changes everything… Ayla Thorne, a twenty-two-year-old college graduate, is weighed down by debt and the constant worry of her father’s mounting medical bills. To keep her life afloat, she works part-time at a small coffee shop—and at the Morettis’, a family whose wealth and influence both fascinates and intimidates her. Everything changes the moment she meets Cassian Moretti, heir to the powerful Moretti dynasty. He’s back in town for one reason only: revenge. And in the blink of an eye, Ayla finds herself swept into a storm of emotions she never expected—love, heartbreak, loss, survival… and love again. As hidden truths come to light, Ayla uncovers the real story about her mother and a complicated connection to Lorenzo Vellani, a man whose presence shakes her heart and forces her to question everything she thought she knew about family, loyalty, and desire. When a quiet, dangerous obsession with a Mafia boss starts to feel like love, Ayla Thorne faces a question she never imagined she’d have to answer: does she run from it—or does she finally embrace the darkness pulling her in?