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One life spared. A thousand lives owed. Kenzii was never supposed to exist. According to the ancient blood pact of his lineage, every firstborn must be sacrificed to the Great Devil. But his parents committed the ultimate sin: they chose to let him live. To pay for the "crime" of his birth, Kenzii is bound to a demonic system of slaughter. His task is simple but soul-crushing: travel the world and harvest the hearts of 1068 "evildoers." The Rules of the Debt: *Each target is chosen by the Devil. *He has exactly seven days to complete a kill. *Failure means the annihilation of his entire bloodline while he will be granted immortality within a prison of eternal despair. As the body count rises and the worldwide hunt intensifies, Kenzii must navigate a path of blood and shadows. Is he truly purging the world of evil, or is he simply becoming the Devil’s most efficient monster? *104 Hearts Remaining... *The Hunt Continues. *WARNING: BRUTAL SCENES AHEAD*

I died once reaching for a woman whose face I can no longer remember. Reborn into the Vorn Dynasty—a brutal family that rules over thirteen worlds—I was supposed to be a genius. Instead, I was declared broken. My soul is fractured, my memories are gone, and my own siblings view me as nothing more than a lamb for the slaughter. But the cracks in my soul aren't empty. They're filled with something ancient. [SYSTEM INITIALIZATION...] [SOUL INTEGRITY: 47%] [THE DARKNESS CALLS] With the power to crush my enemies with gravity and fry their nerves with lightning, I will carve a path through the blood of my rivals. I will unearth the mystery of my past death, reclaim the woman haunting my dreams, and tear down the empires that dare to stand in my way. But power isn't the only thing I crave. In a universe where betrayal is the only constant, I find solace in the arms of those brave enough to love a monster. From the icy assassin sent to kill me, to the time-bending beauty who has watched me die seventeen times before—I will collect their hearts, their bodies, and their absolute devotion. This isn't a story about a hero. This is a story about a monster who chose to be one—and the people who love him anyway. The question isn't whether he'll find her. The question is what's left of him when he does. He doesn't save people. He claims them. And somehow, that's worse. This novel contains explicit sexual content, a demanding harem, dark themes, and a cunning protagonist who plays the villain as easily as he plays the lover. You have been warned. From now on, I will publish extra chapters if my lovely readers meet the below conditions: 200 PS= 1 extra chapters 100 GT= 1 extra chapter 150 GT= 2 extra chapters You can also join my server using the link below: https://discord.gg/YTVPKfGByf Join us on this exciting legendary journey of Kael Cassian Vorn or maybe ...............

The Leviathans and their terrifying powers are shrouded in mystery. Who can comprehend the machinations of these supreme overseers who lurk in the shadows? After dying full of regrets, I found myself fifty years into the past. Beyond uncovering the mysteries that exist in this vast world, I have also made a vow: To pursue the dreams and aspirations that I set aside in my past life. This time, I will ensure to live true to myself, without restraints or regrets. I will be free. Tags: Regression. Fantasy. Action. Adventure. Slice of Life. Mystery. Time Travel. Romance. No Harem. Weak to Strong. Antihero. Academy. Cosmic Horror.

In a huge, black mansion lived a mysterious yet dangerous man—Lucca Knight. No one dared to get close to him, for his power had overthrown many enemies. But one day, his master told him that his life would only last for a year. If he wished to live for eternity, he had to find the ring—a ring that held the power of everlasting life. Finding it, however, would not be easy. He first had to locate its keeper. On the other hand, Seraphina Blake— a hopeless and depressive woman whose life was in chaos struggled to get by. Love was the last thing she believed in until her path collided with Lucca's in the deadly hunt for the ring. One sought eternity. The other just wanted to live. But the ring may demanded more than either was willing to give.

Elara is losing herself. Haunted by impossible dreams and a conviction that she is carrying a child, she becomes certain her best friend's fiancé, Julian, is the father-drawn to him by fragments of a past life she cannot fully remember. Her body obeys a delusion she cannot escape, her mind twists memories into warnings, and the people she trusts most may not be who they seem. Vivienne, her best friend, appears protective-but the careful version of the past she presents hides secrets that could destroy everything. As the line between reality and fantasy collapses, Elara must confront the haunting truths of her childhood before her own mind destroys her. Concrete Steps is a dark, gripping psychological thriller that explores memory, obsession, and the cost of uncovering what's been buried-and the courage it takes to survive.

໑ Author here! i will try to update as much as i can, but i write slowly (1-3x per week), please keep that in mind. (っ╥﹏╥ς) ... Nico, a 28-year-old unemployed writer, decided to take part in a famous world-wide writing contest with the winning prize being unknown. Having nothing much left to lose, he decides to partake in the contest by uploading his ongoing 11 year novel. Less than a week later, he got an updated saying he had won! However, something is wrong. He woke up in the first arc of his novel, where everyone was set to die, and the worst part? He isn't the protagonist.

Humans...very busybody creatures always looking for ways to defile the laws of the world through science and technology, truly that had been going well, but what do you think would happen when the goal for development becomes a object of greed....but as it is in humans so it is in superhumans. Many seek to see themselves as the one and only true god who sort the envy and worship or those who are not like them transforming them into an occultic group of people filled with unrealistic ambitions and would not stop until it's acheived even if it means burning those who are innocent into black crisp of ash. This is a story of how different group of humans and supernaturals with different beliefs scheme against each other for personal gains while some for domination and the rest for their own peace, meet klaus and his group who hid from the government trying to lead a peaceful life while trying their best to protect their environment so as to enable both humans and supernaturals to coexist while atvtje same time trying to chanhethe world view of them. In this story there would be old traditions of the past which would resurface and most would be fictional. Stay tuned..... 1 chapter per week or 2. but more info. about the scheduled release would be communicated from time to time

You think you can understand Chaos? Foolish! Chaos isn't merely disorder; it is the ultimate paradox - Life and death, creation and destruction, the beginning and the end. In a hyper-advanced future built on quantum technology, humanity is awakened by the same energy tearing the universe apart. Entities from a higher dimension invade, forcing humans to the brink of extinction. In the shadows of this broken world, Missio Augustus wanders aimlessly like a lost soul, fighting his own inner darkness. As the Lieutenant General of the Black ops division, he goes on a mission to capture an international kingpin but experiences his life-long trauma once again. While falling into depression, he watches as an ancient church brings mayhem upon humanity... This is a relaunch of my original work. I am moving this story from my previous account (SageofMusic) to this new handle (Ekadash). I am the sole creator of Music Box Mayhem.

Ningen no Taitō — Ascension of a Human On Planet HM-267, gods are not worshipped. Because, to its people, a god has never appeared. Yet they exist. Beings capable of destroying worlds, erasing civilizations, and reshaping reality itself with a single thought. Suki was nothing more than an ordinary boy living in a small village, far removed from the conflicts that shaped the universe. But everything changed the day a dragon descended from the heavens and reduced his life to ashes. Within minutes, he lost everything he loved. Consumed by grief, Suki made an impossible choice: He challenged the creature that had destroyed his world. That act of defiance caught the attention of something far more dangerous. Silver. A mysterious man whose power is said to rival even that of the dragon. Dragged into a universe where gods wage silent wars, kingdoms fall overnight, and monsters walk among the stars, Suki soon discovers that his tragedy was only the first step toward something far greater. Because in a world ruled by gods... A human has chosen to rise. And the heavens will never be the same.

Family is a luxury not everyone can afford. Adelyn learned that the day Clara returned to the Scott family —and she quietly stopped belonging. No one abused her. No one hurt her openly. But the love that was once hers alone became divided. The attention that once chose her … became something she had to borrow. And whenever something precious stood between her and Clara —Adelyn was the one asked to let go. Not once. Not twice. But every single time. Her dreams. Her choices. Her place in the family. Her heart didn’t break in a single moment —it wore down slowly … until nothing remained worth fighting for. So, she erased herself from their world. Not in anger. Not in revenge. But to save what little of herself was left. ————— Seven years later, Adelyn returned. Not for the Scott family. Not for their love. She came back for the dreams she was once forced to abandon —and this time, nothing would be taken from her. No compromises. No sacrifices. Only her life. Her rules. She breathed in freedom. “No family…no shackles.” But just then— Two small arms wrapped around her legs. She stiffened. Looking down, she met a pair of familiar doe eyes staring up at her with unwavering trust. “Mama … Eira waited long for you. Don’t leave again.” …Mama? Before she could understand or react, a tall shadow fell over them. A man stood there —gaze sharp, cold, claiming —looking at her like she had belonged to him. “You dared to show up again?” Adelyn felt clueless. She would have asked him what he meant, however — Before she could speak — the ground vanished beneath her feet. A powerful arm lifted her effortlessly. “Since you dared …” his voice dropped —low, restrained, dangerous. “Don’t think of escaping again.

Being a bottom feeder in society is an unpleasant experience. That's how Kiro felt after being left for dead in a back alley. Abandoned and disappointed by the 'work hard' ethic his parents left for him. 'At least the heavens are weeping for me.' As the light from his eyes faded, he declared as the last act of defiance. He awoke in a room he hadn't seen in ten years. Whether it was due to sheer luck or divine intervention, he was grateful. 'Through the VR game, Asgard, I'll become filthy rich in this life time.' Kiro was blissfully unaware that his return was a cry for something greater, for the underlying threats that hovered over his world.

The horror game 'Obelisk Aperion' descended on the world just a few years ago, but it has already killed countless people and broadcast their gruesome deaths live to the entire world, making a mockery of the living. Everyone knows that this so-called 'fair game' is extremely hostile to humans, and whoever tries to challenge it finds themselves powerless to resist its mind-eroding influence. The horror game has now selected Zephyr Reid, a random cook from a random cafe, as its next victim. Now that it's Zephyr's turn to become the next 'Lab Rat' of this incomprehensible and irresistible power, how long will he be able to survive? The only grace he has is that, unlike others, he has a hint system to help him out! (NO-HAREM, OVERPOWERED MC, AND DIABETIC ROMANCE!!) . [Shares a Sub-Universe with Reborn As An Extra and Fake Professor.] (It's a standalone story so you can read it even if you haven't read the other ones.) . *The book cover and character art are AI-generated.* My Discord: https://discord.gg/Rv8xabCnzP

What if the life you are living is only one among thousands your mind could have chosen? Sometimes, in the quiet hours of sleep, the mind wanders to places that feel strangely familiar. Places that should not exist. Faces that should not be remembered. Choices that were never made. Night after night, something begins to shift. Fragments appear—memories that do not belong, emotions that have no origin, and lives that feel disturbingly real. At first, they seem like dreams. But dreams do not leave scars on the soul. The deeper the mind drifts, the thinner the boundary between imagination and existence becomes. Identities blur. Realities overlap. And the question that once seemed impossible slowly grows unavoidable. If a mind can experience countless lives… then which one is truly real? And if one day the mind forgets the way back— would anyone ever know which life was the original one? “I have memories of cities I’ve never visited, people I’ve never met, and lives I never chose. The terrifying part is… they feel more real than my own.” So tell me… which one of them is actually mine?” what is the reality!!! Am I even living ! Which one is actually my story and which one is the illusion!??

Mia was the world’s perfect idol — platinum hair, hypnotic green eyes, and a voice that made millions feel seen. Her album Serpent Monarch wasn’t just music. It was a trap. Every track pulled listeners deeper: from “Welcome, Beautiful” to the final chant of the Nephilim. Fans thought they were falling in love with a pop star. They were joining something ancient. Now the voices in Mia’s head aren’t just fans anymore. They are a parliament of alters voting for survival. After a psychic crash, she flees to the Sanctuary — a hidden monastery where an AI known as Odin watches, doctors speak in riddles, and a one-eyed man with a cane offers the only thing she never had: a choice. But the songs are still playing. The serpent is still whispering. And the crown she helped build is coming for her. A dark psychological thriller about identity, fame, and the moment an idol realises she was never the queen — she was the bait.

A dark, seductive tale of secrets, power, and the woman who rules them all. By day, Sabrina Rodriguez is the charming owner of a quaint little bakery, blending sugar and spice like any ordinary woman. But by night, she becomes Lucifer, the most feared, untouchable mafia boss who commands a criminal empire with brutal precision. Her enemies whisper his name in fear, but no one knows the truth: Lucifer is a woman. With her identity a secret and her past buried deep, Sabrina walks a razor-thin line between sweetness and savagery. Only one man knows who she really is, Sebastián Montgomery, a billionaire with a tarnished reputation and a dangerous past that binds them. When his crumbling business forces him to propose a contract marriage, Sabrina agrees but not just for love but for something more. But the real danger is closing in. Sebastián’s identical twin, Detective Xavier Montgomery, is hellbent on bringing Lucifer down. Smart, relentless, and unknowingly hunting the woman his brother is falling deeper in love with, Xavier will stop at nothing to unmask the ghost king ruling the city’s underworld. As love, loyalty, and identity collide, Sabrina must protect her secret at all costs… But when the mask slips, who will survive the woman behind it? "You think the devil wears horns? No, darling, she wears red lipstick, heels, and your fate is in her fucking hands."

The theory of The Oneness, also known as the Theory of Everything, is a concept that seeks to explain the foundation of the universe — the ultimate origin of all things. For thousands of years, scientists across the world have pursued the answer to this question. Perhaps, it has been far longer than that — ever since the dawn of humankind itself. In modern times, humanity has come closest to uncovering this truth through Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and Quantum Theory. Both theories describe the universe, but on different scales: relativity explains the cosmos on a large scale, while it fails at the microscopic level, where quantum theory must be applied instead. This contradiction between the two has led many to believe that whoever manages to unify them would be able to fully explain the universe. Nawa, a young man in his early twenties, shares this fascination. With his Buddhist way of perceiving the world, he sees a different truth — one that reveals the hidden connection between the two theories. From this insight, he forges them into a single framework capable of explaining everything in existence: The Oneness. One of his experiments to prove the theory succeeds, but with an outcome far beyond Nawa’s expectations. It transports him into a new world — a realm filled with ferocious beasts and godlike beings. Fortunately, the experiment also unlocked the dormant potential of his brain, pushing its capacity to 100% and awakening his psychic powers. With these newfound abilities and his understanding of the universal truth, Nawa struggles to survive countless dangers and eventually discovers a way back to his own world. Yet, upon his return, he realizes that five years have passed — and the world has advanced in ways he could never have imagined.

Traveling to a world where ghost stories and abnormal creatures are rampant, Serie not only becomes a beautiful, fragile, and sickly girl like a porcelain doll, but is also taken in by the salvation organization as an S-level abnormal creature and imprisoned in a steel fortress in the deep sea. But Serie didn't care, because she found that as long as she closed her eyes, those witches condensed by fear, desire and power would open their demon eyes on the other side of the world. They were walking taboos and also puppets dancing on Serie's fingertips. Each witch has a completely different form and ability. Complete tasks, light up the skill tree, and continuously upgrade and evolve. Beautiful and powerful S-class witches appeared one after another like mushrooms after rain—— "The Witch of Pleasure plunges New York into a lewd abyss?" "The Dread Devourer ate the Golden Gate Bridge clean?" "The Slaughter Witch rules the battlefield, weaving nightmares for her enemies with threads of blood?" "The ruling witch made the organization's top executives betray her and become her loyal servants?" Alarms on the radio sounded one after another, and the employees were talking about Serie's trumpet, some with fear, some with admiration, and some with vigilance, but they would never know that the culprit of all this was that useless and cute girl who was tied with chains and restraints and did nothing every day except act coquettishly and wait for food. Serie said nothing, just buried her face in the pillow and continued to play the simulation game: "Let's open a new account... I want to try a different evolution path this time."

After reincarnating multiple times over several centuries, Klaus has finally returned 50 years into the apocalypse that descended on Earth, bringing with it the infamous spiritual Qi. He is a paragon, a being so powerful that the heavens want nothing more than to kill him. He doesn’t play by the rules, and he most certainly doesn’t care what the heavens think. He just wanted to live his life, make money, and keep a smile on his mother’s face. However, when memories of his past incarnations began to resurface, he was forced to resume the life of a paragon once more. Maybe for the last time. Read along as we explore the amazing and twisted lives he has lived and how they will shape his current incarnation as Klaus Hanson, the Last Paragon. ==================== 50 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapters 100 Power Stones = 2 Bonus Chapters 200 Power Stones = 3 Bonus Chapters 500 Power Stones = 4 Bonus Chapters ==================== Join The Discord Server: https://discord.gg/wFptfB9Sgv

Humans were the First Creation, made perfectly imperfect. Their flaws, emotions, and mortality were not mistakes, but what made them whole. The Kivuli were the Second Creation, born from an inferior god who sought perfection in his own image. He gave them immortality, but his jealousy and pride doomed them, turning them into an endless tragedy. The Third Creation was forged by the Entity itself. Unlike the others, they were never free. They were born damned, bound forever to submit and belong to their creator. After surviving an encounter that should have claimed their lives, Chris and Lily awaken to the rebirth curse of the Damned, discovering a world hidden beneath humanity's own and becoming bound by secrets that cannot be spoken aloud. The Damned, children who traded their souls for an unfulfilling existence, are forced to hunt creatures born from forgotten myths, lost civilizations, and nightmares older than history itself. For Chris, death feels strangely familiar, as though he has known it before. Lily carries a darker burden: her bloodline is tied to the Kivuli, the immortal race humanity mistakes for vampires. Each Creation seems to fulfill its creator's wish, but who will suffer and who will benefit from it? Or perhaps, in the end, everyone is doomed.

In a fantastical kingdom where blood dictates power, young Ragnar awakens in a magical realm after a tragic death, discovering his unique ability to manipulate blood into weapons. When an encounter with a noble transforms his blood to gold, he becomes an unlikely candidate for the throne, adopted by the ambitious Sternroar family. As he navigates the treacherous world of court politics, Ragnar faces betrayal, loyalty, and the moral complexities of power. With cunning enemies like Lord Thorne Grayvale lurking in the shadows, he must rise against insurmountable odds. But as Ragnar claims the throne, the very blood that grants him strength may also seal his fate in a shocking betrayal that leaves the kingdom's future uncertain. Will Ragnar's legacy endure, or will his story end in darkness?