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Take Me Away, Dark Lord!

#VillainDad #CuteProtagonist #Ghosts #Misunderstanding #Transmigration #SmartMC Mira realized two things the moment she woke up in the body of a nameless orphan in a fantasy novel: 1. She is a disposable "shrimp" destined to die in the crossfire of the main characters. 2. She is the only person in this world who can see the screaming, terrifying ghosts that haunt every corner of the empire. Tortured by the wails of the dead, Mira finds only one source of silence: Duke Kaelus von Nacht. Known as the "Dark Lord" and the "Emperor's Sword," Kaelus is a man so ruthless and soaked in bloodlust that even the ghosts are terrified to go near him. To the world, he is a monster. But to Mira, he is a walking, talking pair of noise-canceling headphones. Desperate for a good night's sleep, Mira clings to him, acting like a naive, affectionate child to secure her place by his side. She succeeds, but she miscalculated. Kaelus didn't adopt her out of kindness. He needed a disposable child to act as 'live bait' for the assassins targeting him. Now named Seraphina, she must navigate a deadly game of survival. She thinks she is using him as a ghost shield. He thinks she is a fearless prodigy who loves him. As Seraphina munches on poison berries and naps through ambushes to avoid seeing spirits, the cold-blooded Duke starts to ask the wrong questions. "Why does she only sleep when I am holding her?" "Why does she stare into space with such disdain?" "Is it possible... that I am a good father?" Spoiler: He is not. But he’s about to destroy an entire kingdom because someone woke her up. --- ### Excerpt "Your Highness, the Archduke," the aide whispered, trembling hard to cover his laughter from bursting out. "The child... she is clinging to your leg again." Kaelus looked down. The tiny creature known as Seraphina was attached to his calf like a barnacle, drooling on his pristine military trousers. "She is fearless," Kaelus murmured, misinterpreting her desperate need for his ghost-repelling aura as familial affection. "The assassins are approaching, yet she seeks comfort only in the eye of the storm. She is the perfect bait." Seraphina, currently trying to avoid eye contact with a headless ghost hovering three feet away, squeezed her eyes shut. 'Just don't move. If I let go, the headless guy will ask me where his nose is again.' "Sir," the aide hesitated. "She's... eating your cloak." "Let her eat," Kaelus commanded, drawing his sword. "Whatever she wants, she gets. Except for freedom."
CoffeePrincess · 168.5k Views

Throneverse: The Beginning

What is a Throne? The throne is an illusion, the throne is a mystery, or the throne is empty? A throne is more than just a seat—it is the embodiment of power, control, and destiny. It is a symbol of authority, conferring dominion over those who kneel before it. But a throne is never freely given; it must be earned, taken, or fought for. And in the pursuit of such power, men become monsters, kingdoms fall, and history is written in blood. There are many thrones, each tied to a different force, each carrying a different kind of power. Some rule over nations, others over realms unseen. Some are forged by divine right, others by sheer will and conquest. But one truth remains constant—no throne is ever empty for long. What happens when people desire it? Wars ignite. Betrayals are born. Bloodlines are erased. Those who reach for a throne must be willing to pay the price, for it does not grant power freely—it demands sacrifice. And yet, the hunger for power is eternal. So the question is not who will sit upon the throne. The question is—who will survive it? In a world born from dreams and ruled by desire, Karma, a mysterious child of unknown origin, is taken in by empathy — a single act of kindness that quietly alters the fate of many. The Throneverse is an age-old realm where hundreds of kings and emperors rise and fall like nations in an endless cycle of dominance and decay. From the shadows, secret societies and divine architects shape history, binding humanity to an unbreakable fate. As Karma grows, he begins to question the laws that govern this world: love without salvation, power without meaning, and the dream of a perfect world where every desire can thrive. But to reach it, he must confront what humanity fears the most — not monsters or gods, but the truths of their own hearts. And so, one question echoes across time: Can a world built on desire survive the very dreams that created it?
PackBoy · 16.7k Views

Information to Mastery: Points Store System

He lost both of his parents due to a bank heist at the age of 14. Due to his young age, he joined an orphanage, but it turned out to be secretly owned by a group of gangsters. He was exploited together with the other children in the orphanage, before finally, at the age of 16, he joined the gang, being valued for his intelligence. Working for the gang as an accountant in charge of the income of the gang, he used all the money that he earned to purchase books on accounting. He wanted to study, gain real skills, and see if he could join a legitimate company as an accountant. …. Who would have expected that due to his effort, one night, just as he was done reading, a holographic screen popped up in front of his eyes. [System binding... Binding completed.] [System activating... Activation completed.] [Welcome to the Information to Mastery: Points Store System, Michael Santos.] [Experience full. You have acquired beginner level accounting skills. +1 SP.] He would have never thought that this was going to change his life completely. As long as he acquired information on a particular field, and studied it, the system could allow him to master the skills, even without doing physical practice. [Experience full. Level up. Accounting skills upgraded to intermediate level. +10 SP.] …. But that was not the craziest point. Using the store points that he received by acquiring skills, he could purchase anything from the store. [Used 10 SP to acquire 100% shares of Riverside Hotel.]
Alan_Wafula · 1m Views