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Ten years ago, Joseph Cassian was thrown into a maximum-security prison for crimes he didn’t commit framed by the very family whose blood runs through his veins. Now, at twenty-eight, he walks free into a world where the city’s mafia empires have mysteriously crumbled. Their leaders, slaughtered. Their empires, burned. All while Joseph sat in silence behind bars... no one can prove he did anything and yet it all happened as if he planned it. Was he just a wrongfully imprisoned scapegoat, a man who survived injustice? Or is he a mastermind a Don who orchestrated revenge so flawlessly that not even he had to lift a finger? Now that he’s free, Joseph stands at a crossroads. He can leave the blood behind, walk away from the ashes of an empire that once owned the city. Or he can claim what’s left of his legacy and become the very Don the world has feared all along.

In this vast world, a few people are born to walk the path to apotheosis, granted powers over certain parts of reality, domains, and realms of their own, but with these powers come afflictions that are tied to their nature. These rare beings are known as Virans. At the start, Ren isn’t aware that he is one of them. What he is very much aware of, though, is that since he was born, he had been plagued by a mysterious sickness, and no one ever told him what he was truly suffering from. However, after surviving an incident that destroys his home along with his parents and friends, he discovers the truth about who and what he is. He also soon realizes through a string of events that the world is darker and infinitely more dangerous than he ever knew. Now he must grow stronger fast to protect himself and his only family, his silent, fragile little sister, in a waking world where power corrupts and a realm where every creature wants him dead.

WARNING: This story contains intense emotions, brutal betrayals, slow-burn obsession, and a female lead who doesn't know how to stay dead. Proceed with caution... and snacks. SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE: screaming at your screen, falling for fictional men, and yelling “JUST KISS ALREADY.”...Get ready for this neverending rollercoaster of excitement!!! She was known as Qin mu, the organization’s deadliest sword. Feared and ruthless, everything dead or alive shuddered at the mention of her name. Until one night, they turned on her. Framed by the people she trusted, she was labeled as a traitor and was electrocuted to death on an electric chair. Qin mu awakens in the body of Shen mu, an ordinary girl who was relentlessly bullied… and who looks exactly like her. With a strange centipede-long scar now marking her face and fragments of her past creeping in, Qin mu begins to piece together the truth behind the betrayal that shattered her world. Then she meets Huo yunxiao , the cold, enigmatic young master of the powerful Huo family. His gaze unsettles her and His presence stirs something deeper. But as vengeance calls and shadows whisper secrets long buried, she must make a choice. Will her thirst for revenge and the mystery of her past destroy the chance at the love she never knew she needed? Or will she place her aching heart in the hands of this god-like man and the promise of a peaceful future?

Reborn as a Pokémon in the heart of Viridian Forest, with a strange power hidden within… A young man wakes up to find himself in an unfamiliar world, trapped in the body of a low-level Pokémon deep within the wild and dangerous Viridian Forest. Surrounded by predators, territorial trainers, and the unforgiving laws of nature, survival becomes his first challenge. Will he merely survive… or rise to become something greater? A legend in the making or another forgotten creature of the wild? ---- [Author’s Disclaimer] [All character properties belong to their respective creators. I do not own any characters aside from my original characters (OCs).] [Image Credit Notice] [The image used as cover doesn't belong to me. If you are the original owner and would like it removed, please let me know.] ---- [Raw: 变成精灵了怎么办]

A simple love story turns into a chilling mystery when secrets from the past begin to surface. Easter, a young law student living in the UK, thinks she has finally found happiness after meeting a charming prince online. But what starts as romance quickly unravels into something far darker. Lies, betrayals, and hidden truths begin to surround her, pulling her into a world she never imagined existed. Who is the prince she truly loves? Why does danger follow her every step? And what terrifying secret is powerful enough to change everything she thought she knew? In a game where trust can kill and truth can save, Easter must decide: solve the mystery or be consumed by it.

Rowan Kuranes awoke in a new world inside the body of a dying prince. His latest body contains terrifying secrets that he has to protect, for inside him lies the key to Eternity. He alone possesses the bloodline of The Ouroboros Serpents with authority over Time. He had Dominion over Sheol, and every soul would be his to keep. He lords over the Host of the Highest Heavens to the Abyssal Horde of the Deepest Hells. To survive, Rowan must learn to harness his new abilities and fight against his enemies who would stop at nothing to deprive him of his powers. Yet he must strive to keep some of his humanity alive, as he continuously evolves beyond godhood. A/N: There are horror elements, including Eldritch Horror from Lovecraft. A fan of blood-borne and abominable horrors that go bump in the night would love it. Epic action set pieces, and galaxy-wide battles, with an extremely overpowered MC who is a one-man army. https://discord.gg/UVvSCCMnCU Check out my discord. All future giveaways, fan art, and other fun stuff will be posted there. Thank you

Estaria, the Goddess of creation and eradication. The daughter of the God of destruction and the Goddess of life. Her father has been dead ever since she was born, and her mother disappeared without leaving a trace. In desperate times, as she grew old, she decided to bring her father back to life. But she had no idea where her father was. So, with nothing else to use, she thought of just recreating him through reincarnation. But the reincarnation process needed a woman whose body was strong enough to host the reincarnated vessel. With no options left, she crafted smaller deities using her own fresh and blood. Many of them failed. But one whom she named Nanako succeeded bearing a child she then named Hajime. Yet Hajime wasn't exactly what she expected. Because he possessed dual souls from two different people who died simultaneously in another world. But she was unaware of them due to one of the souls having fragments of his memories from when he was still alive in his past life. The other soul had completely forgotten everything, but bit by bit as the individual called Hajime journeys this new world, the memories of the other soul would start to retain giving him split personalities.

[Fake Aristocrat + Empress Regnant + Identity Concealment + Charisma + Nation-building + Personal Growth] Luo Wei has transmigrated. She finds herself in the body of a lowborn commoner who had impersonated a noble lady to enter school. She's about to be exposed as a commoner, facing contempt and insults from the entire school, and ultimately destined to be hanged at the marketplace gallows. Luo Wei: What's there to fear? It's just pretending to be nobility. As someone from the 21st century, she can act more noble than the nobles themselves! When a noble lady tries to test her with expensive spices, Luo Wei takes one look: Aren't these just common seasonings found everywhere in Western cuisine? As if she's never tasted them before! They say she's a commoner who can't do geometry? Luo Wei smiles slightly: Isn't it just trigonometric functions? She learned that in middle school! What? They say she's poor and has no money? She casually produces an entire bolt of silk fabric to make pajamas, and while she's at it, makes a chest full of silk handkerchiefs, using them once and tossing them away. They say she has no fief and isn't a true noble? Hah! She makes money by day and reclaims land by night. While attending school, she's busy cultivating land. Soon, millions of square kilometers of fertile soil in the New World are all hers. She establishes her own country and ennobles herself! Finally, her identity is exposed by an old acquaintance. The Holy Church wants to put her on trial, presenting evidence that she's not a noble - they couldn't find her patent of nobility in the Mist Kingdom. Luo Wei: A noble title? Sorry, she indeed doesn't have one. Because she is the Empress Regnant of the Mist Kingdom! In the end, she abolishes the aristocratic system, establishes a new country, and becomes a deity in the hearts of countless commoners. She promises them peace and prosperity; they pledge her their loyalty and faith. She, ultimately, becomes ..

# Reborn as the Dark Dragon: The Princess Sacrifice Begins... ## Genre Tags - Isekai/Transmigration - Fantasy - LitRPG (DnD-inspired) - Kingdom Building - Monster Evolution - Romance - Beast-folk Elements - Single Female Lead ## Synopsis Su Nian wakes up to find himself reborn as the most feared creature in a fantasy world - a menacing dragon that everyone wants dead. His confusion only grows when he discovers a trembling young girl seeking refuge near him. But that's just the beginning of his extraordinary transformation. As multiple system interfaces suddenly activate: - The War & Conquest System - The Evolution System - The Villain System These systems mysteriously begin to merge, granting him unprecedented powers. ## World Reactions The news of his emergence sends ripples across different factions: - **Royalty**: "Spare my life! Take my daughter instead!" - **Heroes**: "I shall rescue the princess from the evil dragon!" - **Gamers**: "Wait, what? There's no boss fight scheduled in the starter village!" - **Other Dragons**: "You dare call that THING a dragon? That's a monster!" - **The Gods**: "Stop! The divine realm is crumbling!" ## The True Nature When Su Nian, now known as Waterhouse, emerges as the world's first capitalist dragon with a hundred nuclear reactors within him, even Satan himself can't help but admire: *"Impressive. Someone tattoo this black dragon on my body."* ## Unique Features - Sweet romance with single female lead - Kingdom management elements - Unique blend of modern technology and fantasy - Multiple system integration - Strategic progression --- *A tale that combines classic dragon fantasy with modern twists, where being the villain might just be the beginning of something greater...*

"In a world where the strong climb, the weak are thrown to the depths. I didn’t climb, I was thrown… and I kept falling...until the Abyss stared back.” When the world ended, the tower rose from the earth, and humanity was forced into a game of survival against nightmare-fueled monsters. Machines stopped working and amidst the chaos, Xior Arden, a broken orphan boy with empty eyes was cast into the lowest depths of the Abyss. There, the weak don’t die quickly. They suffered and so he did suffer. But the Abyss chose him. With the power to absorb runes from fallen monsters, evolve his body into higher forms, and steal the essence of the creatures he kills. Xior begins to climb the tower, not as a hero. But as the thing which the Abyss itself fears: A Monarch born in the dark. *** Additional Tags: TowerClimbing, Anti-hero, System, Revenge, WeakToStrong, MorallyGreyProtagonist, CunningProtagonist, ArrogantProtagonist *** Cover By: Shyrlo

Thousands of years ago, a blinding silver light shone upon the universe and eleven godsent heroes emerged to save the world when it was on the brink of collapse to the hands of alien assailants. Gradually, humanity evolved and in today's world, virtually everyone is born with a chakra panel granting them the potential to draw a level of power similar to these unforgotten heroes. Strong or weak, those with the ability to harness the chakra within are revered as Dells. However, not all humans are Dells. Follow Keres on his journey towards uncovering humanity's darkest secrets buried deep underneath his dormant memories. [Now posting on RoyalRoad.com]

In the midst of the industrial port-city of La Synia, its oppressive smog and noble classes, a mechanic is situated between morally gray grounds. For millennia, The Twelve Kins, the divine pantheon of zodiacal gods, have bestowed upon their children the power of Routes — the Wayfarers. The races capitalize on their benevolence, seeking to ease tensions or amplify them. And for those that have been rejected — Unmarked — some turn vigorously, or miserably, toward alchemical elixirs, hoping to bridge the dissonant gap. Now caught in between two clashing worlds, the mechanic, Jeanne Lavigne, is cast in seas of enigma. The cryptic warnings, mysterious politics, and powerful figures are vital chess pieces required for this Wayfarer to pursue the truth.  And whether it's by her own volition or not, she inherits the weight of those she loves and loved, seeking to piece together fibers of disconnected realities, so that a light of hopeful revelation can shine through expansive ignorance.  From steam-machinery and arcane materials; through esotericism and the divine; to alchemy and tarot cards; the vistas of countless eras and their inventions will serve as a bridge between the known and the unknown.  And so it begins — the saga of The World.

On the day of his graduation, Alex Carter had it all — talent, dreams, and a future brimming with possibilities. But in a single instant, everything was ripped away. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a strange world of magic and monsters… and a cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind: [Entity has been matched with the 'soul print' of the creator of #@$@#$$_+@@] "Wha-what?! Creator?" [Detected ¥€°#$@#'s 6th reincarnation complete.] "6th Reincarnation? What is it talking about?" Now reborn as the son of an empress, Alex must navigate deadly court politics and ancient mysteries. But beyond the empire’s borders lurk 'Outsiders' — beings not of this world, hungering to devour everything. As whispers of his past lives awaken, Alex realizes this isn’t just about survival. The Outsiders are coming… And they know exactly who he is. The only clue to his mysterious past? A strange orb that calls him “Creator” and reveals he’s in his seventh reincarnation. Tags: #Reincarnation #System #Fantasy #Adventure #Overpowered

"What's a god to a non-believer? Just a bunch of mythical powerless fools." ***** Ethan didn't want much in life; a clean, happy home, a good family…and maybe a wife when he came of age. However, all his hopes of a regular life fell apart when his clan fell in one fateful night. In reality, he was meant to be among the dead. But he survived. No one knew how it happened. Also, the higher ups wanted him dead. Then he realized; he'd lost his family due to some sort of political tussle. Considering how influential they were, it wasn't strange. But still, Ethan didn't care. All he wanted was to quench the flame burning inside of him. The flame of revenge. And to do that, he needed power. And he would do anything to get such power, no matter how depraved or despicable. But even with sufficient power, he knew it wasn't going to be as easy as he'd assumed. The men he chased after, weren't just old politicians...they were far dangerous with secrets deeper than the underworld wished to contain. And what's more, they had mythical strength, powers to rival those at the lowest circle of the gods. In order to defeat them, Ethan needed to do so from the shadows. And then, the Assassin donned a hat and made a debut in politics. What happens when a Murderer becomes a politician? And also, speaking of gods, Ethan would soon find out that they have a hand in his clan's extermination. So, what can a mortal do against the Divine? Or so the gods thought... However, Ethan got his power from truly the most unexpected, so everyone's in for an unpleasant surprise.

Having been born in the Outlands of the Noxio Federation, Luciel fought every day to survive, hoping life could be less awful. One day, he received a strange and fateful dream, awakening the dormant scarlet flame within him, and became a Resonator—an elite group of people who were blessed with inhuman powers. But his power was different from everyone else's. The flame was sentient, and the opposite of him. His soul was struck by its powerful oath of the past. It even had the Soul Inscription—a rune system measuring his soul. As he marched across nations and the Shattered Realm, haunted by memories he couldn't grasp, he'd soon find out the origin of himself and the ruined worlds. What could be lying beyond the truth and hiding behind the lies? His destiny was far beyond what he could've imagined. Awaken! Humanity's Flame. Show the world your way of salvation. See your flaming oath to the end! 'In salvation lies not a god, but a vow etched in fire. To walk forward is to burn— to burn is to live. He who rises from ash and awakens the first flame shall remember the [Oath of Flames].'

Three years ago, Rachel was dragged into a nightmare she didn’t create. A woman named Camila died in a car crash, and Rachel took the fall. But Camila wasn’t just anyone, she was the fiancée of Jeffrey Gray, the cold, powerful man who controlled Shen City like it was his personal chessboard. That night, everything shattered. Her boyfriend, Ralph Patel, ditched her like she was nothing. Her own family treated her like dirt. Her name was ruined. Her heart broken beyond repair. No one even cared if she was guilty or not. She went to prison without a single word of defense. Three years passed. She got out with no money, no help, and no one waiting for her. But she didn’t cry. She didn’t complain. She became a sanitation worker, quietly cleaning the streets of the very city that once chewed her up and spit her out. Then came the night it all changed. Rain poured. She was soaked and exhausted. That’s when a man in a black suit stopped in front of her. His voice was cold enough to freeze her in place. His eyes sharper than knives. Neither of them knew the truth. She didn’t know he was that Jeffrey. He didn’t know she was that Rachel. But fate doesn’t forget. And it never plays fair. When secrets start to unravel and old wounds are torn open, the entire city is shaken. Because the girl they trampled on isn’t the same anymore.

Love can be express to anyone. You can show your love to someone regardless of its gender and even its origin. Just like this story of the most sophisticated woman that everyone knows in the whole village of Arensveltz named Mariah Villa. Mariah Villa, a strict and terror professor who spent her leisure time doom scrolling and chit-chatting with strangers. Where she expresses her real feelings and emotions. However, life is really unpredictable. You will never know what will happen next. One moment in her life she met someone who makes her feel weird emotions just how the stranger making her feel and questioned herself. But, little did she know she was wrong all along.

Once, Sargeras Greengrass was a name people only whispered… a genius, feared and admired in equal measure. And now, after all these years, he’s back at Hogwarts. He was born a half-blood into the old Greengrass family, a house steeped in the legacy of Death Eaters. For him, magic didn’t begin with wonder or excitement… it began with pain. A Cruciatus Curse from his own mother. His father? A Death Eater too. His childhood? Let’s just call it survival training. But here’s the thing… Sargeras Greengrass isn’t from this world. He’s a transmigrator, a soul from another life, still carrying old memories. But those memories meant nothing here. All he knew was that a boy named Harry Potter would become someone important… and that Voldemort was the villain of the story. Beyond that, the wizarding world was as strange to him as it was to any outsider. After cutting ties with his family, he entered Hogwarts and devoured every book the castle held. But genius has its price. Expelled in his fifth year, he walked away from school life… and chased magic with even greater hunger. From the forbidden arts of Dark Magic to the War Sorcery of ancient times… even to the long-lost runic spells of the primeval age… he mastered them all with an obsession that bordered on madness. Refining spells. Creating new ones. For Sargeras, magic wasn’t just talent… it was instinct, carved into his very bones. Five years after being cast out, he walked out of Azkaban and through the cold, salty mist of the North Sea, returning to the ancient castle that had once expelled him. But this time, not as a student… as a Professor. They thought Azkaban would break him. Instead, it forged him. Behind that calm voice and composed smile lies a mind sharpened by torment… and a command of magic few even dare to name. The title once whispered in fear has returned to the castle. The Dangerous Genius is back but this time as a Dangerous Professor. ————————————————— This is a Chinese novel translation Support me on Patreon to read 20+ Chapters Ahead https://www.patreon.com/Night_FrOst

Even though Natalie had stolen her best friend’s boyfriend, the thought of losing him to someone else was unbearable. Her young husband was too charming for his own good, and the risk of losing him felt very real. Since meeting him, she had made more enemies than she ever imagined. When strange things began happening around the house and someone started stalking her, Natalie had every reason to suspect her sister, who seemed far too interested in her husband. As things escalated, the stress began to take its toll, and her behaviour started to change. Soon, the people closest to her were questioning her sanity, everyone except her best friend. Things only got worse when she became tangled in a murder investigation. That was when the self-doubt crept in. Was she truly losing her mind, or was someone close to her trying to set her up? Either way, she had to find the truth. She was no longer in the right state to do it on her own, so she had to put her trust in the detectives. And the person who helped them uncover the truth turned out to be the most unexpected of all.