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In the northern frontier of the Song Dynasty, flames of war never ceased. General Yang Ye, defender of the Three Passes, married the fierce She Saihua, giving rise to a lineage of heroes known as the Yang Clan Generals. Among his sons, the steadfast Yang Liu-lang (Sixth Son) stood tall as the pillar of the family. At the bloody battle of Golden Sands Beach, seven sons marched to war—only six returned. Betrayed by the treacherous Chancellor Pan Renmei, the loyal Yang Ye was abandoned at Mount Lang, and died a martyr before the Li Ling Tablet. The court trembled. She Saihua donned mourning robes, and the Yang household bled both pride and kin. Burdened by the fate of his clan, Liu-lang married Princess Chai and fathered Yang Zongbao. With fierce warriors like Meng Liang and Jiao Zan, he swore to guard the realm. But the Heavenly Gate Formation, a deadly arcane array from Liao forces, loomed at the border. To break the formation, Zongbao ventured to Mount Wutai to find his long-lost uncle, the monk Yang Wulang, and descended into Mu Ke Fortress, where he met the unmatched warrior maiden, Mu Guiying. From foes to allies, from sword clashes to shared glories, their love was forged in fire. Mu Guiying shattered the Heavenly Gate. Zongbao and Guiying married, and their children Yang Wenguang and Yang Jinhua became the next torchbearers. Yet peace was fleeting. After Liu-lang’s death, only daughters remained. The banner of the Yang Clan passed to the widows. Led by the indomitable Dowager She Saihua, the Twelve Widow Generals marched west. Yang Paifeng, wielding only a fire poker, shook enemy lines. Mu Guiying returned to the frontlines. Yang Jinhua carried the legacy forward. Steel may break, but their spirit never would. In a world where blood buys peace, the women of Yang stood taller than kings.

In the greed-filled world of corporate empires and magic knights, Min Jae was a king in business, with pockets so deep he could drown in them. That is, until his life deemed his playthrough unfair and gave him a red card. Poison was his family's best friend, as everyone had at least tasted it once, not twice because they never could. Death was never on his calendar, neither was an offer for a divine gig. Enter the Deity of Stories, a celestial being with a fetish for plot twists, who offers Min Jae a deal he can't refuse: become her divine cameraman. No, not the kind with a lens, but one who records the tales of mortals. In return, he gets a second shot at life, in a world where his dearly departed parents are alive and well, ready to dote on him from birth. Reborn as Judge (because “Min Jae 2.0” sounded too dull), he quickly realizes this new life is no gift. This steampunk utopia, filled with airships, clockwork gadgets, and an alarming lack of Wi-Fi, thrives on manipulation. But who needs the internet when you have a divine camera and the sharp mind to control it all? Judge isn’t just here to record stories; he’s here to write them, casting himself as the mastermind behind every twist and turn. Armed with his divine powers, he navigates complex schemes, power-hungry nobles, and ruthless industrialists, all while keeping his ultimate goal hidden: to ascend to godhood and rewrite his own fate. Of course, he generally makes a glorious mess of things, all while trying to keep his dear parents blissfully unaware of his less-than-angelic schemes. But as the stakes rise and the Deity of Stories watches his every move, Judge must tread carefully. Can he manipulate his way to the top, or will he become just another character in someone else’s plot twist? --- Just a quick disclaimer: The book steers clear of any unwanted adult stuff. However, it does feature a potentially disturbing amount of violence—enough to make you wonder about the author's mental health. So proceed with caution—and maybe a shield!

Whispers of the Forgotten Tomes follows Marikka of House Silent, a twenty-five-year-old archivist of the Athenaeum Aeternum. Born deaf, she possesses a rare gift: through touch, she can perceive the voices of books — their emotions, memories, and wounds etched into the ink. When a forbidden tome whispers her name, Marikka learns that some memories of the world weren’t merely forgotten… they were erased. Hunted by guilds, holy orders, and shadow-born creatures, Marikka is pulled into the secrets of the Great Rewriting, an ancient event that altered history itself. The deeper she connects with the Forgotten Tomes, the louder their silent cries become — and the closer the darkness that seeks to claim them draws near. Between flawed allies, dangerous loves, and enemies who read the world as if it were their own page to rewrite, Marikka must choose whether to remain a simple archivist… or become the one capable of rewriting the world’s fate.

In a world haunted by darkness, a single spark can rewrite fate itself. When shadows devour everything he ever knew, Raizen is left with nothing but grief - and a vow to hunt down and kill every Nyx. He shouldn't have been alive. But darkness made a mistake. Now, he'll burn the world to hunt it down. At his side stands Hikari, a mysterious girl with a blurry past and a dark fate she cannot escape - one that even she fears. From the ashes of loss to The Underworks, to the halls of Neoshima's Lotus Academy, and Vanguard duty - Raizen's surrounded by ruthless rivals, corrupt officials, adapting creatures and secrets sharp enough to kill. He must grow stronger - or die quietly. A story with battles of unimaginable scale. A world that still echoes from disaster. Awakened powers that break every limit. Some call it Eon - a power beyond fate, a force that can bend reality itself. But something far darker is waking inside of Raizen. Something not meant to protect life... But to end it. As the darkness spreads, only one truth remains: The journey has only just begun. Will Raizen's spark ignite a new dawn... Or vanish beneath eternal darkness? ⊰ 40K+ FREE WORDS BEFORE LOCK ⊱ A few words from the author: Hey there! Thanks for checking out Gilded Ashes! Raizen starts out broken... But he doesn't stay that way. Every chapter he grows sharper, faster, and more dangerous - until the world realizes it should've feared him from the start. Dive into the free chapters, at least. You have nothing to lose! Gilded Ashes is my Dream. So you can rest assured that I won't drop it until the very end! Also, make sure to check the pinned review! Feel free to comment your thoughts! I reply to every single one! Discord: sqair_ (server is in the works!) Instagram: sqair_wh ━━━━━⋅•⋅ ⊰∙∘ ☽ ✧ ☾ ∘∙⊱ ⋅•⋅━━━━━ 20 golden tickets = +1 bonus chapter 1000 coins gift = +1 bonus chapter! 5000 coins gift = +5 bonus chapters! Every gift fuels the fire - no matter how small, it means the world to me! ━━━━━⋅•⋅ ⊰∙∘ ☽ ✧ ☾ ∘∙⊱ ⋅•⋅━━━━━

Some scars mark your skin. Others rewrite your fate. Avanti never wanted anything to change. Her life in the orphanage, though imperfect, was hers—familiar, stable, and tethered to the one person she lived for: her best friend. But on her sixteenth birthday, everything begins to crack. A scar she’s carried all her life starts to glow. A girl with her face—her exact face—walks into the room. And a secret dimension begins to call her name. Now thrust into a reality beyond human comprehension—a world of 4D beings, interdimensional scars, and magic that resonates with memory and emotion—Avanti is forced to confront everything she’s avoided: loss, identity, destiny… and her own power. She has a twin she never knew. A cosmic purpose she never asked for. And an ancient enemy with a terrifying connection to their past who’s ready to shatter it all. But in a world where emotions shape power, and doubt can kill—can Avanti survive when everything she thought she understood starts to betray her? A story of memory, magic, sisterhood, and self-worth, Twins of Destiny is the perfect blend of introspective depth, teenage drama, and sci-fi-fantasy epicness. If you’ve ever felt like you were meant for more—even if it terrifies you—this is your story.

A Demon’s Bride Marked by a cursed birthmark, I was fated since birth to become the bride of a man I had never met. Refusing to accept such a cruel destiny, I ran away—choosing to give up my purity to a man of my own choice, believing it would free me from the curse. But fate was merciless. My defiance led only to betrayal and death. Now reborn from the ashes, I will no longer run. This time, I will embrace my destiny… and make them all pay.

Warning: This story contains intense dark themes, psychological trauma, violence, and emotional depth. Viewer discretion is advised. Marvello’s name still makes them shiver. She is cruel and cunning, but not in a violent way. She is a genius—an expert manipulator. Her motivation is clear: revenge. Not through bloodshed, but through psychological torture. She and her cousin, Amanda, share this dark desire against the Takahashi family, a trio they both despise. Amanda might seem kind and cheerful on the surface, but she is just as cruel in her own way. After her actions, her prey might never see her smile—or her laugh—the same way again. Her laugh, in particular, is a weapon she uses to irritate and unsettle her enemies. And it always works. “They killed my family—my mom, my dad, my sister...” Marvello whispered softly. “But I won’t kill them immediately. If I do that, it ends there. No, I want to torture them first. Let them suffer before they go.” Her words lingered in the air, chilling and calm at once. Are they going to succeed? And is she strong enough to bear the pain of discovering that her sister might still be alive? We will have to wait and see.

The door opened making the bell ring, Ashley turned her head to see the man in her dreams walk up to her in real life—wiping her eyes the words 'you don't belong here' rang in her mind. She definitely was still in Dreaming cause "what the..." **** ***** *** **** ******** Ashley Moren is a stubborn, soft-hearted healer who believes her life will never stretch beyond her small, magic-hating town. That illusion shatters when a reaper from the Underrealm claims her as his bride and drags her into a world of ancient creatures, fractured prophecies, and restless souls. Ashley is alive. She is not supposed to be. Her existence disrupts the natural order, sending tremors through all seven realms. As secrets surface, Ashley learns she is meant to become the anchor that binds death, fate, and creation together. Accepting the role would preserve the realms… but it will cost her the life she loves and eventually, her mortality. Refusing the bond is no better. Without her, the balance will collapse, tearing the realms apart. Caught between sacrifice and survival, Ashley must decide whether to surrender to a destiny written long before her birth or defy fate itself — even if doing so means choosing how, and when, she dies.

In a world where a game is still in its early development stage, Mo Li awakens the memories of his past life and binds with a Game Development System, founding his own game studio. But when he arrives at the studio, he realizes—the employees here are none other than the characters from the game! Looking at the familiar faces one by one, Mo Li waves his hand grandly and starts by developing Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd. Keqing: “Boss, could you maybe... I mean, could you buff Keqing a little in the game? She’s too weak!!” Mei: “Raiden Shogun… has such a powerful persona, but do you have to insult my cooking skills?” Himeko: “Boss… It was already bad enough that I died in Chapter 9, but you kept using me for emotional damage afterward—don’t you think that’s a bit much?” … “The Last Lesson” shattered players emotionally, “New Flames Forever Burning” made them weep. Every PV (preview video) stirred players' emotions. With its music, story, and visuals, this world’s gamers finally learned what a real game looks like. Yet those two games were only the beginning—Sekiro, Silent Hill, The Witcher 3... ....................

Transmigrated into the Uchiha Clan, Kai was completely dumbfounded! Relying on the so-called “ancient wisdom” of his past life, after becoming Uchiha Kai, he managed to scrape by through the great Dao of “lying low.” Until, Konoha Year 50. The Third Great Ninja War was raging everywhere, and as a fifth-year student of the Academy… he was gloriously drafted as a ninja (read: cannon fodder)! He was stunned. That sly old fox Sarutobi Hiruzen… wouldn’t even let him graduate in peace? Uchiha Kai: “…” He had a massive headache! Outside, there was pressure from the Third Hokage targeting him, and Danzo sharpening his knives in the shadows. Inside the clan, traitors were everywhere. There was the utterly worthless Uchiha Shisui. There was the “broad-minded,” self-sacrificing Uchiha Itachi who loved Konoha so much he’d slaughter his whole clan. And of course, Uchiha Obito, who just wanted to destroy the world over Rin. Damn it! His mentality was collapsing! 【Ding! Congratulations, host, on comprehending the true essence of life!】 【…】

Lyra Ashford, a young doctor, believed her life with her fiancé, Lucas Arden, was just beginning. But everything changed when Lucas suddenly left to go abroad, postponing their wedding without even asking her. He simply assumed she would wait for him to return. But Lyra, to protect her family, she agreed to marry Rowan Pierce instead—a man she never imagined she could love. At the altar, Rowan made it clear he would not accept a marriage of convenience. He wanted Lyra to choose him freely, not out of obligation.

Konoha, Year 85. Sarada Uchiha sat quietly in the library, her eyes filled with self-doubt. The Uchiha Clan had long been wiped out… and when faced with her classmates’ mockery, she had no strength to fight back. “The Uchiha? Weaklings.” “Sasuke Uchiha, the man who ‘rivaled’ the Seventh Hokage? What a joke!” “How could a cripple ever defeat the Hokage? What a disgrace!” Their laughter echoed in her mind. Just when Sarada thought she couldn’t sink any lower— the heavens split open. A colossal sky-screen appeared, and a voice thundered across the world: [Ranking the Top 10 Strongest Uchiha in History… Watch closely—this is the power of the Uchiha Clan!] 【Madara Uchiha: “Would you like to dance, too?”】 【Obito Uchiha: “I’ll create a world where Rin still lives.”】 【Itachi Uchiha: “Forgive me, Sasuke… this is the last time.”】 【Shisui Uchiha: “Single-eye Susanoo—know your worth.”】 【Fugaku Uchiha: “Everyone knows Itachi held back… but I surrendered outright.”】 【Kakashi Uchiha: “Kids, I finally remembered Obito’s login password.”】 【Boruto Uchiha (Future): “You’re as weak as a Six Paths dropout…”】 【Sarada Uchiha: “So… my clan was this strong all along?”】 As one name after another was revealed, the entire new generation fell silent. The truth dawned on them— the Uchiha Clan… was never weak.

It was a normal world. At least for those ‘normal’ folks. A life of normalcy wasn’t for Zaen, a 19-year-old dropout whose life wasn’t as messed up as the others. It was all because of the inheritance his parents had left him. Riches, women, and a loving little brother. It was a perfect life that many envied. What could possibly go wrong? [Congratulations, mortal! You have been selected to participate in the Hunter Games!] [Slay anomalies and gain treasures. Anything you get inside the game is yours for the taking!] “What the hell is this all about?“ [Mission 1: Survival!] [Introduction: A mischievous anomaly wants to play with you. How long will you survive in the game of hide-and-seek?] [Time Limit: 24 hours.] “What the hell? I’m not going anywhere!“ [Failure to comply would result in the death of all the participants’ families.] Before Zaen could do anything, a blood red mist swallowed him, leaving nothing behind. The Hunter Games had found a new participant. *** Novel inspired by SCP, JJK and all that jazz. *** For artworks and webtoon-panels join: https://discord.gg/bjetmPER5p

The war between vampires and werewolves was here Emma from the wolf's side and Deven from the vampire's side. Will they work together to end this war or will they be torn apart by it...

18+ WARNING – NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN OR ANYONE UNDER 18 The work you are about to read is titled: Lewd Chaos Universe This story contains: • Explicit, vulgar, highly detailed, and varied sexual scenes (including alien races, tentacles, parasitism, futanari, group sex, etc.) • Elements of sexual violence, rape, NTR, mind-break, ahegao, corruption, and more. • Extremely crude, uncensored erotic language. • Sci-fi hentai scenarios that are utterly depraved and have zero moral boundaries. If you are under 18 years old, easily shocked, have mental health issues, or cannot handle extreme adult content, please CLOSE THIS IMMEDIATELY. By continuing to read, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and willingly accept full responsibility for any effects this content may have on you. You have been warned. Welcome to the Lewd Chaos Universe. Enjoy your fall

★DARK ROMANCE★ ^WARNING 18+,^ In a world dominated by organized crime and ruthless power struggles, a tangled web of trauma, revenge, and forbidden passion unfolds. Katya Volkov, the stunning but vulnerable daughter of the Russian Mafia's feared right-hand man, has endured a childhood of unrelenting brutality and neglect. Growing up, Katya was repeatedly tormented by her father's resentment, leaving her emotionally shattered and unloved. However, Katya's life was about to take a much darker turn. Romeo Salvatore, a name that was both feared and respected, emerged from the shadows. His traumatic past has left an indelible mark on his soul, rendering him cold and detached. Seeking retribution, Romeo launches a daring invasion of the Volkov's heavily guarded estate. He captures both Katya and her abusive father, subjecting them to merciless torture. Convinced of Katya's complicity in her father's heinous crimes, Romeo executes her father and condemns Katya to a life of hellish slavery. Yet, as time passes, the boundaries between captor and captive begin to blur. Katya and Romeo find themselves inexorably drawn into a forbidden bond, igniting a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both. Torn between his thirst for revenge and his burgeoning desire for Katya, Romeo is forced to confront the darkness within himself, would he be consumed by lust, passion and possibly love or would he stay loyal with his beliefs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~This story is an enemies to lover type so don't expect all fluff and rainbows. ~Weak to strong female ~ML is ruthless, don't expect him to be a saint. ~No rape ~humours, laugher, tears and blush. ~ And lastly, this story is not for the weak hearted~

In the world of Prithibi, order is maintained by the powerful Church of Luminus, which governs the mystical abilities known as Sins. Yet this order is constantly threatened by chaotic spiritual entities called Calamities. The story follows Aris, a gifted rural youth whose life changes when a disaster triggers his violent Awakening, marking him as a Sinner. Rescued by the Church’s elite agents—the Order of the Cross—he is recruited for his extraordinary potential. Taken to the capital, Aris must master both Church doctrine and his own unstable power, all while navigating the intricate politics of Luminus. Alongside steadfast companions—the disciplined Merlin, analytical Genius, and chaotic Lucky—Aris travels Prithibi confronting spiritual threats and uncovering the truth behind the Sins. As Calamities intensify, he realizes the greatest danger lies beyond the world’s borders. His journey builds toward the global War of Flames, a final conflict to expand Order’s reach and secure Prithibi’s future against a force greater than any before.

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She bears a mark of light she never chose. He carries a darker one the world was never meant to see. When Sibefer and Cabe cross paths, an ancient bond awakens—not as love, but as something older and harder to escape. Their marks respond, pulling them onto the same path long before either understands why. The bond does not protect. It lingers. It tightens. Neither of them calls it destiny. But the thread does not loosen.