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Synopsis Elena Brooks once had everything — a loving family, a bright future, and a father who was her hero. But all of it shattered when the powerful billionaire Adrian Kane destroyed her father’s company and drove her family into ruin. Three years later, Elena returns, colder and wiser. To everyone’s shock, she agrees to marry the very man she swore to hate. The world sees a gold-digging bride chasing wealth and power, but beneath the wedding veil hides her true purpose — revenge. Every smile she gives him is a lie. Every touch hides a plan to bring him down. But Adrian Kane is not the man she thought he was. Behind his ruthless façade lies secrets darker than her hatred, and a pain that mirrors her own. As their twisted marriage unfolds, lines blur between love and vengeance. Passion burns where hate once lived, and Elena must face the truth — the man she wanted to destroy might be the only one who can save her heart. In a world of lies, wealth, and betrayal, will love be her greatest weakness… or her ultimate revenge?

He is a student of Class-D, He is the "Mastermind", He is Kiyotaka of the Elite. Welcome to my version of the Classroom of the Elite. Tags: Heavy AU, Highschool, Romance, Harem, Psychological

In a world where mysticism and steam industry coexist, cursed objects, the Reception Bureau, and Evil God fanatics... That year, the King was bedridden with illness, the successor was inexperienced, and power slipped away, leaving the empire teetering. That year, external forces gathered around the empire, and foreign civilizations eyed it covetously. That year, the prophet delivered a prophecy that the era of civilization was nearing its end. That year, Ethan arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the imperial capital. To survive in this perilous era, he began practicing Fireball Skill. Years later, Ethan looked at the meteor falling from the clouds and realized there was a problem. The beginner Magic he learned seemed a bit off.

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. They call me broken. They call me weak. They just haven't seen the darkness inside me yet. I will love fiercely. I will fuck passionately. And I will kill without hesitation. 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.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the sort of person who brushes aside anything that threatens to unsettle his life—no matter how serious it is. But what happens when ignoring things turns into denying reality itself? I didn’t know the answer… not until a string of vile coincidences began crashing down on me. “Nathan! That Nethan?” someone shouted "Ah! You're the legendary newcomer!" Legendary what? I had no idea. “Our Dear Record-breaker! Step forward to choose your team!” Who said I've ever wanted to deal with these teams to begin with! Send me back to the PR department! And that was how it started—one absurd turn after another, until ignoring reality itself became an act of insanity. Especially when a strange panels began materializing out of thin air before me, blazing in a searing red. [Mission Failed] [Mission Failed] . . [Calculating Penalties] How exactly am I supposed to deal with that? To slowly dawn on me that the world I had been living in was never normal to begin with? Or just— leave it?

“Science is the closest thing to Magic.” If that is true, then what we call Magic is nothing more than Science we have yet to understand. And if Science itself is merely a codification of wonder, then the boundary between the rational and the miraculous is far thinner than humanity dares admit. Between Scientific knowledge and Religious faith, between Culture and Superstition.  Humanity asked the question:  "When the laws of physics themselves bend under the weight of human will, are we practising sorcery or are we merely revealing deeper ontologies of reality?" Science provides method, proof, and structure.  Magic supplies mystery, awe, and possibility.  Together, they create a paradox. A world where equations are incantations, where quarks and sigils are written in the same language, where love and entropy obey the same law. As such. I posed the same question: "Are we merely revealing deeper layers of reality?" And the world answered: "Absque ulla dubitation" That is the Paradox of 'our' Universal Paradigm. . . . Say that again? P.S.A: Horrendously scientific. Referral to the equation list in the Auxiliary Chapters is a must. Hell, go pursue a PhD in Quantum Mechanics / Particle Physics to understand some of the shit I yap.

Follow two different and unique characters follow their selfish goals while slowly discarding their morality. Multiple side characters follow their contradicting beliefs and interact with the main characters. This is a grim story with all kinds of people and a brutal, ritualistic power system. The characters change and evolve continuing to pursue their wants and needs while getting stronger.

When the Mist consumed the world, alien warriors appeared without warning , erasing billions and shattering humanity in a single day. Then came the System. Those who met its hidden conditions were granted abilities, rising as Hunters—humanity’s last hope against the invaders. Strength became everything. Power decided who lived… and who was left behind. Kael was one of those left behind. With no skills to his name, he was branded useless—and abandoned by the one person he trusted most. But Kael refused to accept a fate decided for him. If power couldn’t be given… He would take it. To pursue his dream of becoming a Hunter, he claimed a black katana passed down through his bloodline— A weapon shrouded in mystery. One said to cut down aliens, regardless of their rank. As rumors of the blade begin to spread, something far more dangerous than the invaders starts to move from the shadows. In a world that left him at the bottom— He’ll carve his way to the top. ****** The Story Happens In modern time.

Arjun was an ordinary nobody—until a prophecy from another dimension claimed him as an Avatar. Now, he is the only thing standing between our world and Tormaan, a demonic Asura warlord fueled by the corrupt essence of supreme dark matter AKA anti-god element. From the shadows of the cosmos, the immortal "Dark Sage" Shukracharya pulls the strings, seeking to plunge both the earthly realm and the celestial heavens into eternal night. To save humanity, Arjun must cast aside his mortality and ascend. He isn't just fighting a war; he’s claiming a throne he never wanted. The era of the humans is over. The era of the God-King begins.

It’s the age of superhumans! Genetic modifications, Cybernetic enhancements, magic enchantments- the choice is yours! For the right price, you can rise above the masses and gain power only ever seen in myths! For the right price! No matter how far humanity advances, power will always fall in the hands of the wealthy few. It was a truth Dante learned at a very young age and with it came a burning hatred for those who use power to oppress and dominate. The flames grew stronger once he found himself faced with the cruelty of those who rule from above. Left all alone in the world, robbed of everyone he cherished, Dante swore revenge on those who hurt him, but true power couldn’t be fought with hatred alone. In his search for a weapon that could help him take his revenge, Dante crosses paths with a certain Artifact, his fate taking a turn he could never have anticipated. =================================== This is not a Fan Fic. Check out my other works: Valkyrie Smash. Support the book on Patreon.com/Nomanalive

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape. There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss. A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage. But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her. Cover drawn by Aoi Ogata. Discord: https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va

Between the Human World and the Fairy Realm lies a forgotten dimension — a silent bridge where imagination becomes reality. Zaraf never meant to enter it. But when he crosses into this hidden world, he discovers the truth behind existence itself — ancient Creators who shape reality, fairies who form binding contracts, and powers born from human imagination. In this realm, every contract has a price. Every wish carries a consequence. As Zaraf struggles to understand his role among the Creators, a shadow begins to move in the background — an entity that remembers the history , a being older than worlds, known only as the dark demons And if the balance between worlds breaks… The bridge between imagination and reality may become the path to destruction

For character images and short glimpses = discord-https://discord.gg/sygkMXkUp9 Aragon, a village-born boy with exceptional swordsmanship skills, discovers his lineage as a descendant of a legendary swordsman. He embarks on a quest to conquer challenges, unravel old secrets, and face dark forces. Along the way, he faces the truths and secrets of his family. As he navigates political intrigue and battles for the throne, Aragon's journey becomes a path of self-discovery and the true meaning of power. (The characters in this story and everything is wholly fictional.18+ and also it may contain some adult and mature content. And it is a completely fictional and imaginary world in which the events of the story take place.) NO NTR OR YURI

In this Parallel World, VR technology is remarkably developed, but games are extremely scarce. So Andrew Ryan who is from another world and is bound to a game system, as a fanatic of the SCP Universe, decisively launched the SCP Foundation with aspects such as the Foundation and SCPs as the setting. When the game was released, it caused a lot of enthusiasm. But during the game, the psyche of many players worldwide gradually crumpled. "Help, what kind of monster is this? I just glanced at its face, and it chased me down-!" "The statue moves-! I have to stare at it, I can't even blink-!" "F*ck? This big lizard can talk..." "Hahaha, I looked straight at it, I seem crazy, hahaha..." "Is that howling..." With the launch of containment games one by one, players all over the world were shocked. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is 我开发收容游戏，吓懵全球玩家！

‎In this game, choosing the right choices saves everyone; that's how "interactive" video games work. ‎ ‎Its's a real cinema playing the "Mansion Massacre" video game, where choosing the wrong choices gets you more drama, and you see every character's how they die. ‎ ‎But, ‎ ‎Its's not fun anymore if this becomes your reality. ‎ ‎Being reincarnated in the body of Winter Choi, who has the most...gruesome death scene, is not fun at all! ‎ ‎I don't want to die, of course; that's why I need to survive every chapter. ‎ ‎Thats's why ‎ ‎In order to survive, ‎I need to catch that killer bear before the graduation farewell party begins. ‎ ‎If not... ‎ ‎Then no one can stop that killer, not even the protagonist of the game.

Character art-[Discord-https://discord.gg/jzvtuyupf9] In a world of wizards and witches, Jaegar undergoes reincarnation and enters a mysterious realm. Driven by a desire for pleasure, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering challenges and uncovering secrets along the way. As he explores the magical arts, Jaegar's pursuit of pleasure shapes his choices and drives him forward, leading to both fulfilment and consequences. This is a story of a young man's quest for pleasure in a new and enchanting world of wizards and magic.

Kael Viremont woke up to the stench of mold and a title that was basically a death warrant. He wasn’t the golden child or the brave war hero. He was the spare—the family embarrassment dumped on a rotting frontier estate that even the gods had given up on. He was left with nothing but starving people, hostile neighbors, and a "curse" that kept the locals whispering in the dark. The world expected him to roll over and die quietly. But they dragged the wrong man into this mess. Back in his old life, Kael didn’t pray for solutions; he engineered them. He doesn’t care about noble bloodlines or the "divine right" to rule. While the other lords are busy stabbing each other in the back for scraps of land, Kael is in the dirt. He’s fixing the plows. He’s organizing the workers. He’s turning a graveyard into a powerhouse by treating magic like a math problem that’s long overdue for a solution. But there’s a reason this land was abandoned. Something is buried deep under the Viremont soil—a secret that proves the world’s history is a lie. Now that Kael is digging, the powers that be are starting to notice. The shadows are moving, and the "miracles" are starting to bleed. Kael didn’t claw his way back from the dead just to survive a few seasons. He’s here to build something unshakeable. If the laws of reality don't like his plans, he’ll just have to break them and build something better.

[Warning: Mature content | Dark romance] Aliana Vanderbilt is the witty, fierce heiress to a multi-billion-dollar empire. She always lived life on her own terms, until one fateful night changed everything. After a brutal accident involving a "lost child" that only she could see, Aliana woke to a terrifying new reality. By day, she is haunted by restless spirits. By night, she is consumed by vivid, steamy dreams of a mysterious man with icy blue eyes. Her search for a solution comes to an abrupt halt when she finally comes face-to-face with Gavriel Valentine. An enigmatic man sitting at the pinnacle of a rival business empire. He is dominating, dangerous, and everything Aliana should avoid. Yet, he alone possesses the power to end her misery. Whenever she is near him, the ghosts vanish. Driven by a desperate need for peace, Aliana bulldozes into Gavriel’s life with a scandalous demand. However, what she does not expect is his counter-offer… that she must marry him. What happens when two strong-headed personalities are tied together in a sacred union? Will they find peace, or will it spell disaster? ..... Excerpt: “I warned you, didn’t I, Aliana?” His deep, masculine voice reverberated through the air like silk. Her name rolled off his sinful lips so seductively that it made her want to roll her eyes in reluctant delight. That thought alone made her brows knit in confusion until she heard him continue, “You step into my world, and I will ruin you in ways you never imagined.” Aliana shivered, not only at the warning he had given her far too many times, but also at the way his icy blue eyes pierced her so intensely that it felt as though she might burn and freeze all at once. Ignoring her thrumming heartbeat, she drew in a sharp breath and replied, “You did… but didn’t I say there is nothing I love more than a challenge? If you’re going to ruin me, Gavriel, at least make sure you’re the only one left standing when the dust settles.” His eyes widened ever so slightly before he rose from his armchair and padded across the carpet to stand right before her. The moment his fingers lifted to touch her chin, a jolt of electricity shot down her spine as he leaned in and said, “You want to play a dangerous game, Aliana…. and make no mistake, this devil loves to play.” Tilting her chin closer to his face, he whispered, “So here’s my offer, Aliana…. marry me.” .... The book cover is mine, don't use it.

An accidental deal leads Hermione Granger to a new world of possibilities, follow along as she aids the Dragon queen in her conquest while trying to figure out the reason for magic acting up on this planet.

In a world where gods watch from the heavens and spirits walk among the living, one warrior is chosen to stand between destiny and destruction. Ojadili was nothing more than a village warrior defending his homeland from invading forces—until the day he died. But death was not the end. Before his soul could pass into the underworld, The gods intervened. Bound to a forgotten prophecy, they return him to the world of the living as their vessel, granting him the power to wield the legendary Nine Powers of the Gods—a burden no human was ever meant to carry. Now reborn, Ojadili must navigate a world where divine forces move in secret and a mysterious enemy seeks to reshape reality itself. Acting as a vessel worthy to use the powers of the gods , a feat mere mortals can't. As the line between gods and humans begins to fracture, the fate of the world may depend on a man who refuses to rely solely on divine power. Because despite the spirits within him, Ojadili believes one truth above all: The world will not be saved by gods. It will be saved by a human willing to fight for it.