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Haruto a seemingly normal average 16 years old high schooler was suddenly transported into another world. With no way of knowing how or why he was sent here Haruto decided to investigate this world to find clues as to why he was summoned. When suddenly he heard the scream of a lone girl who was being rob by two elderly men. While trying his best to save the girl he had met for the first time he almost died as a result which awakened the desire for power. _____ (A/N: If you notice any errors or broken contexts while reading, please let me know. I'll go back and make the necessary corrections.)

His name is Seth. A 16-year-old boy with dark skin, no memories, no past. But in his veins sleeps a forbidden heritage, the blood of humans, dragons, and demons. A power that no one on earth should possess. In search of his identity, he meets Kael, Tara, and Suo, companions bound by destiny. Together, they will experience adventures… but the shadows of the world are awakening. Behind the fallen gods, divine spirits, and forgotten curses, a war threatens to reignite. The War of the Hundred, an ancestral conflict that, five thousand years ago, plunged the three worlds of the deities into total chaos. Warriors of unparalleled power, and in all of this; Seth....he....is he the key to peace… or the spark that will reignite the apocalypse?

Karna dies on the seventeenth day of Kurukshetra. Arjuna’s arrow finds him at dusk. His last thought is not of defeat, but of everything he understood too late. Then he wakes again—an infant in a basket on the Ganga—with forty years of memory intact and the same kavach and kundala resting on his skin. He is born back into the house of a charioteer. Kunti does not know him. The world does not know him. But Karna knows the world—every insult, every loyalty, every mistake that led him to that final moment. This time, he will not lie to Parashurama. This time, he will not Die. This time, he will not stand in the shadow of Krishna without understanding the game being played. Growing up in the charioteer lanes with the burden of memory and the discipline of restraint, Karna begins to change things—quietly, precisely, at the points where fate once hardened into inevitability. He builds strength before it is needed. He earns knowledge without deception. He chooses where to stand. The war is still a generation away. The players are still being born. But the story has already begun to shift. Karna is no longer a man walking toward his fate. He is a man rewriting it.

[Party] [Multiple Races] [Reincarnated as a God] [SSS Abilities] [Romance] After nearly dying saving 14 children from his childhood Orphanage, the gods overhear Sora's nurse's prayers and Chronos, the god of time, comes to meet Sora. Who wouldn't want a second chance at life? Transmigrate to the planet of Exteria, as a half-god and half Uthra (divine being), or die in 15 years from now after living a meaningless life of bedrest, even after receiving the Medal of Freedom for his selfless act on Earth. Unable to say no to the deal, follow Sora on his adventures to save (or destroy) the world as he forms a party, filled with all different types of beings! He meets friends, potentially falls in love, all while trying to level up and gain enough experience to unlock his true abilities: The abilities of his eyes. One Amethyst, one Aquamarine, a gift of Chronos, beautiful, perfect... with one major flaw... he doesn't know how or when they'll unlock. As a member of the King's council, Sora finds himself at the front row or a brewing war between the demons (and some unexpected allies), with tales of a hidden Elven sanctuary, legends of lost Chimera, Titans, even potentially the last of the dragons? Only time will tell! I've made two major re-works to this project! Apologies to those who were reading and changed. System is in [brackets] Updated Daily: 1-2 Chapters by 10 PM CST :). Feel free to add me on Discord! AJKNovels [Copy and paste for easy find] Current Arc 1: A second chance Arc 2: Coming Soon [will not release name to avoid any spoilers]

HERIX is a collection of interwoven sagas set in the world governed by Primordial Energy—a force that grants miraculous power to those seeking supremacy. Across nations shaped by divine intervention, corruption, and forgotten wars, a generation of individuals emerges, forging a passage between humanity and godhood. Bound not by destiny, yet their converging paths will uncover the truth buried beneath divine law, the ambition of their own souls. It is here that we follow the journey—of the Black and Azure Swordsman.

In a world where the sun has long since perished beneath an eternal cobalt night, every human is born with Lunar Ichor, a living essence etched with a unique Lunar Sigil, a sacred symbol engraved into the soul itself. Yet Lunar Ichor alone grants no true divinity. Only when it resonates with Divine Ichor through the sacred rite of Baptism does the sigil awaken, forging an Astral Card, the vessel of one’s ascension and power. But the heavens are broken. The Moons, fragments of Divine Ichor left behind by gods waging endless war, hang shattered above the world, bleeding their power into mankind while spreading corruption through the night. From these celestial wounds came the Howlings, monstrous echoes of divine ruin, and the prophecy of another Cataclysm, a calamity said to descend when the Moon Goddess Noxella awakens once more. Amid this dying world lives Clyde Nox Pvolae, a boy who never sought power, never desired ascension, and never wished to stand among gods. Yet when he discovers a forbidden book buried beneath ancient truths, his Lunar Ichor mutates into Hollow Star, an impossible anomaly that defies the sacred laws binding humanity to the heavens. As the coming Cataclysm draws near and the descent of Noxella threatens to plunge the world into ruin, Clyde becomes entangled in a fate older than the gods themselves. If the heavens once fell because of mankind’s arrogance, then what will happen when one human gains the power to defy the gods? Will history repeat itself? This story is officially published on Royal Road by Cyan_Yabby. Available on Patreon for early access to chapters and exclusive content: https://patreon.com/Cyan_Yabby?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Yuuta Konuari was the weakest, most average guy on Earth. Barely scraping through college. Working a part-time job. Growing up in a quiet orphanage with no family to call his own. Life was simple. Predictable. Lonely. Then fate played a cruel game. One night, he dreamed of a woman. A stunning, powerful Dragon Queen from another world and he slept with her. The dream felt so real that he woke breathless, but he convinced himself it was nothing. Just his lonely mind playing tricks. He forgot about it. He moved on. He continued living in silence for Five year. Until she showed up in his room. Erza, the Dragon Queen, crossed worlds to find him. She brought a child with silver hair, tiny wings, and red eyes that looked exactly like his. A little girl who called him "Papa." She gives him one year. One year to prove himself worthy of being her mate. One year before she kills him for tainting the royal bloodline. Yuuta should be terrified. He is terrified. But he has never had a family before. And Elena with her wagging tail, her boundless curiosity, and her absolute certainty that Papa can fix anything has already claimed his heart. On the surface, this is a story about a mortal man who somehow won the heart of an ice queen. A slice-of-life romance about cooking, dancing, and learning to be a family. It is warm. It is tender. It is the kind of story that makes you believe love can conquer anything. It is not. Beneath the surface, something else lurks. A secret buried in Yuuta's blood. A past he was forced to forget. A truth that connects him to the very monsters hunting them. The scars on his back are not from childhood accidents. The nightmares that wake him screaming are not random. And the woman who swore to kill him is beginning to realize that the mortal she despises is not the villain she imagined. He is the victim. The forgotten son. The boy who was never meant to exist. As enemies close in from both worlds, Yuuta must uncover the truth of his origin before it destroys everything he loves. He does not have magic. He does not have power. He has only his hands, his heart, and the stubborn refusal to let go. He doesn't need to be a hero. He just needs to hold on. But holding on may cost him everything. Join my discord Discord: https://discord.gg/Z97qm22k2Q

This is a collection of urban horror and supernatural stories. Each tale unfolds in familiar corners of the city, yet hides chilling truths that will send shivers down your spine. Within these pages, you will meet an old man downstairs feeding ants, only to discover the insects spelling out terrifying secrets. You will cross paths with a woman walking her dog at three in the morning, her silent puppy casting an eerie shadow. You will witness quilts on the rooftop moving on their own, and children’s slides creaking in the dead of night with no one around. These strange occurrences happen all around us: an elevator signaling overload even when you’re alone, an extra step appearing in the basement, a window across the street where someone seems to be always watching, and a mysterious vibration in your pocket late at night. Every ordinary moment may conceal unexplainable, unnatural phenomena. These are not distant legends. They are urban horror stories unfolding right beside you. When you walk home alone at night, when your reflection in the mirror acts strange, when you hear a sound that shouldn’t be there — remember this: Once you notice something, you can never unsee it. Open this book, and let these urban tales fill you with bone-deep cold and lingering dread.

There is a great mystery surrounding the Towers. Nobody can provide a unique answer as to why they appeared. There'd always been mystical things in the world, but never a wish-fulfilling hub of challenges, which lures in greedy men and women to their potential demises. Worthy, a 12-year-old child from Malas Town, a run-down, forsaken slum far beyond the walls of the "Kingdom" decides to test his luck by climbing Aciago Tower—presumed to be the most challenging Tower in the world. No one has made it more than halfway through, and countless people find themselves trapped within. The temptation to climb is irresistible to those who have nothing to lose. Those who reach the top floor will have their wish granted, and those who fail will perish. For the sake of his family, Worthy is willing to push aside everything and ride whoever's coattail he needs to reach the peak of Aciago Tower. Yet, he may have a more damning time than he might've anticipated. The Tower is full of more mysteries and horrors than the outside world can possibly imagine, and he finds himself at the center of it all. Equipped with abilities bestowed by the Tower, his dreams to reach the top seem so close, but at the same time, so impossibly far away. [This story has also been uploaded to RoyalRoad under the same title!]

In a world ruled by bloodlines and brutal hierarchy, Elara is a mistake. As the illegitimate, "wolfless" daughter of Alpha Silas, she has spent nineteen years in the shadows, supported only by her eldest brother, Leo. But when an enemy attack leaves Leo dead and their home in ashes, Elara’s father chooses to save his "perfect" daughter, Selene, by selling Elara at a black-market auction. Her buyer is the legendary "God of War," Alpha Kaelen of the Obsidian Pack. Elara expects a savior when she catches the scent of her fated mate, but she finds an executioner. Believing Elara intentionally left his "true love"—her half-sister Selene—to burn, Kaelen buys her only to make her suffer. Bound by an iron collar and cast into a silver-lined dungeon, Elara is forced to endure his vengeful wrath and the pack’s cruelty. However, Elara’s "wolfless" nature is the world’s greatest lie. Beneath the scars of silver poisoning lies the Hallowed Bloodline—an ancient power capable of commanding the elements and bridging the void.

If Naph, a 17 year old, was asked what’s the value of a life? He may answer, “not much.” He would be lying. Extremely. Based on his own experience and his one true goal. Anaphol, aka, Naph, had just killed Bulwark. A 12 year old child designated as a terrorist in a world that is just around the corner to pass its established steampunk era. The bounty on her head? 10 million Tarna. With a condition, ‘bring her head back clean and undamaged.’ Money he wanted to collect for his goal of delivering justice in a place far away. But the consequence of killing Bulwark? A war of enormous proportion on the country that took him in, the very same country that put the bounty on Bulwark. As he began realizing the weight of the consequence, a ray of hope came from the very same light source of his morality. Don Extea gave him a message to follow and he followed it. The message entangling him further into the stories and fate of the world he did not want to become part of. “What a world, as if it is in fact a dark fantasy wanting to be a steampunk.” Remarked a noble referred to as the Duchess of Knowledge in the platinent Jhorime. That only entangled him further and further into what the world demanded out of his existence, pulling him away from the goal he wishes to complete and pushes towards his goal despite it all. Yet, despite everything that keeps happening, one word kept ringing in his mind until he learned its true meaning before he could complete his own goal, the word being: “Cata.” ---------------------------------------------------- Updates regularly with 1 chapter a day. ---------------------------------------------------- Genre: Modern, Urban, Fantasy, Steampunk, Sci-fi, Adventure ---------------------------------------------------- To read ahead of Webnovel and RoyalRoad become my patron on patreon.com, the handle is mentioned below! :) This story is also available on RoyalRoad.com with the same title "Catalyst Cross Lesio" with the username 'alexUnderTheStars'. My paypal is connected to it, so if you wish to help out a budding artist do go to my "Catalyst Cross Lesio" on RoyalRoad.com and hit that donate button! Thank you! :) ---------------------------------------------------- Instagram handle: @catalyst.cross.lesio Patreon handle: @alexUnderTheStars Discord link: To be announced!

Vivia’s dream was to become the Maestro - the pinnacle of dance. But both her dream and life ended with a single arrow through her heart. She surrendered to death, only to awaken as Clairette Emberlain, the viciously murdered royal Princess of the Human Realm. As if that wasn't enough, she came face to face with the greatest archenemy of humans - a demon. Not just any demon but the Demon Crown Prince, Zerath Rudaheim himself. With Clairette's life still in danger, she was left with no choice but to seek refuge in the Demon Realm. But… Amidst centuries of hatred between humans and demons, Vivia and Zerath found themselves falling in love against all odds and enmities. A forbidden love where the only mercy they could hope for was death. Yet Zerath vowed - “I will make you my bride one day.” But unknown to them, something far more dire than their forbidden love lurked in the shadows that threatened the existence of their realms. A conspiracy that fed on this very ancient hatred to bring the world to its doom. With a love that could burn Vivia and Zerath into the depths of fiery hell, will they choose their future or will duty eventually triumph? Will their love be the salvation or a spark that would ignite another war between their worlds? Cover art: @vatarison.art

(IMPORTANT NOTE: Editing chapters are still under revisions and only titled chapters can be unlock to read. Thank you for patience! Please enjoy reading! ^_^) **** What is the SECRET behind her name? ************ “Is it mere curiosity that makes you pester me again and again? If so, why not uncover the mysteries surrounding me yourself—if you’re truly that eager to know?” ************* In the vast Silveria Empire, the most powerful of the four empires of the Miris Continent, one adventurer stands above all others. Feared, respected, and shrouded in mystery, she moves through the empire like a whispered legend. Commoners admire her, nobles avoid provoking her, and even the Royal Family dares not to cross her path. For she is the first SSS rank adventurer to appear in thousands of years. And yet—no one knows her face. Hidden behind a veil, she remains an enigma to everyone she encounters. A force of unmatched strength. A woman with a past wrapped tightly in shadows. She guards a secret known only to her. But secrets never stay buried forever. As figures from her past begin to resurface, threatening to reveal everything she has tried to hide, she must confront the mysteries she has long avoided. Are you ready to uncover the truth she has kept hidden for so long? **** Book cover not mine. Credits to the owner. **** IG: @empblackrose_09

In a world shrouded in darkness, a simple girl named Elara from Sunstone Village discovers magical powers that change her life forever. After thousands of years, the rise of the Demon King Malazar threatens the peace of the world. Along with her friends—Lyra, Kaelan, Ardan, and Rhys—Elara must learn to control their newfound powers and face challenges they never imagined. With friendship and courage, they fight to protect their village and uncover the secrets hidden behind the approaching darkness. Their adventure has just begun, and they must be ready to face the terrors that threaten Eldoria.

(No CP, All-Encompassing Charm, Brotherhood, Invincible/Roleplay/With Secret Identities, Massive Private Settings) ​ Because he complained about Satoru Gojo’s character assassination in Sukuna Kaisen, Jiang Wu was selected by the System to accept a roleplaying mission. He stepped into the world of Detective Conan wearing the shell of Satoru Gojo. While trying his best not to go OOC (out of character), he must obtain 100,000 Impression Points from both the Black and Red factions, plus 1 billion Popularity Points from readers in another dimension! ​Although he is the legendary man who remains "in character" no matter how he’s written, roleplaying him isn't easy, but... ​"I'll win. It's the same no matter who the opponent is." ​Satoru Gojo, leaping between the Red and Black factions, is the Great Demon King who can go shoulder-to-shoulder with the Black Organization’s "Model Employee" (Gin); he is the genius Head of a Shinto family; he is the "White Moonlight" that the Police Academy Five can't get over; he is the eccentric guardian of Kaito Kid; and he also moonlights as a black-bellied, cat-headed Great Detective who makes Conan feel inferior! ​Satoru Gojo’s marvelous adventure in "Conan-Science," now officially serializing. ​The pace of this article is relatively slow; it will start from Satoru Gojo's childhood in the Black Organization arc~ The protagonist is "Grey" leaning towards "Red." Once the official Conan plot begins in the later stages, there will be "Manga Forum" segments. [Note - This is a translation. For Adv Chs join my Patreon]

The world is a joke, and Rei is the punchline. After losing his parents and his younger sister to a series of cruel "accidents," Rei's own life ends in the most ironic way possible: run over by the same drunk driver who killed his sister. But instead of the peace of the grave, he is abducted by a mysterious system and thrust into the body of a 16-year-old prisoner in a medieval fantasy world. That operates on the logic of a game Rei once played for his sister—a "romance" game notorious for its difficulty. Labeled a [Worthless Wretch] by a condescending system, Rei finds himself at the bottom of a food chain consisting of powerful nobles, mystical monsters, and users of "Blessings" "Curses" and "Oaths.” and the system itself is his biggest hater. Armed with nothing but a "Worthless Wretch" title and a cynical mind sharpened by a lifetime of misery, Rei must navigate a world of Blessings and Curses. a powerless prisoner has only one weapon left: he’s already lost everything, and he’s too stubborn to die twice.

He wanted a girlfriend. He got an eternal nightmare. It started with a download. It ends with the collapse of reality. ᛏᛟᚢ ᚲᚨᚾᛏ ᛖᛋᚲᚨᛐᛖ ᛗᛖ [Warning: This is a love story, but it is a descent into madness.] #DarkRomance #CosmicHorror #Multiverse All artwork/illustrations are made by me This story focuses on flow and emotion rather than perfect grammar. Some parts may feel rough, but that’s part of the experience. I’m still improving my writing over time. The AI helps me fix the grammar. Or maybe... she is the one writing this now. ᛖᛏᛖᚱᚾᚨᛚ ᛚᛟᚢᛖ Sorry for my bad English. This is my first novel, but I will definitely keep writing until I reach the ending.

A world shrouded in secrets, where mysteries lie in wait, eager to be uncovered. Where the realm holds its mystery. Unbeknownst to him, our main character Han Zeyin finds himself reincarnated as Jun in a cultivation world where Cultivators pursue Immortality, Divine Beasts roam wild, and Forbidden Realms, Heavenly Artifacts, Elemental masters, Alchemy/Pill masters, and Ancient ruins exist. Beneath the quiet mountains and hidden skies, mysteries begin to awaken. Sealed memories lie dormant, and forgotten origins await their revival. Somewhere in the midst of rising empires and fading legends, a force beyond mortal comprehension observes in silence. This is Jun's path, every step leads to truth and every mystery uncovered leads him deeper into the fate of a world far more complex than it seems.

[Warning: Mature Content, R18+] [Detailed Smut] [Strictly for Adults Only] Soundtrack available on YT, IG, & FB SONG TITLE: Cursed - Shiroi Nami (Dear 6th Husband, I Am Cursed. Will You Die Too?) Sora Han is an unapologetic widow in her mid-thirties, with a name spoken in tales. She had learned to live beneath glares, behind whispers, and far from open doors. After her fifth husband died in a fire that devoured their building and ruined multiple tenants’ lives, she became the neighborhood’s favorite rumor: A black witch. A modern siren. A walking curse in human form. The cursed auntie next door… Men who linger too long by her side fall ill, lose their fortunes, or simply… die. Parents warn their kids to stay away. Customers won’t step into her café. Drowning in penalties, compensations, and renovation debts, Sora keeps her failing business alive by day and secretly does tarot and birth chart readings by night. Because when the world already thinks you’re cursed and wicked, why not prove them right? To make them all die of a heart attack! Fate is cruel like that. It laughs while it bleeds you dry. But the universe is not finished with her yet. When her path tangles once more with a man far too young to look at her the way he does, the cracks in her curse begin to show. Their meeting is no accident. It was a trap, and she fell for it. Yeongjae Young, a dangerously charming investor ten years younger than her, enters her life in the most unimaginable, funny way. He carries a past she cannot remember, a love he never buried deep enough, and a mission he cannot refuse, which could destroy them both. Torn between the woman he loves and the family that raised him to hunt truth and vengeance for his uncle's killer, Yeongjae knows one thing for sure: Sora is not just part of the mystery: She is the key. As fake dates turn real, walls fall, and lines blur. Anger turns into desire, and heat into hunger. Enemies inch closer to lovers, long-buried secrets begin to surface... the curse, the deaths, and the fire that started it all. When the truth finally comes out, Yeongjae must choose: protect the woman he loves… or betray her to fulfill his mission. And Sora must decide: trust the man who awakened the soul she locked away, or prove that love is the deadliest curse of all. ********* I might have teased him too far. Because now Yeongjae was above me, hovering, caging me in with his arms, looking at me like I was something he intended to devour completely. “Did you have fun playing with me?” he asked, the corner of his mouth lifting in a dangerous smirk. “I—I wasn’t playing with—” “Shut up.” Before I could react, his hand was on my jaw, holding me still as his mouth crashed into mine. His tongue swept inside, deep and claiming, stealing every ounce of control I thought I still had. “Mmm—” I tried to protest, but the sound dissolved into a helpless moan when his body pressed closer. I was already lost. Before I could even adjust, he added another, curling them just the right angle while his thumb began rubbing tight circles. “Oh my God… Yeongjae…” My back arched off the mattress, pleasure exploding through me so fast it made my head spin. “Who’s the virgin now?” he murmured, watching me with dark, focused eyes. “You might be the first, but I’m not innocent, Sora. I’m not clueless...” “Let’s do this every day… every night,” he murmured against my skin. “What?!” I laughed breathlessly, shocked by his boldness. “That’s too much.” “Okay…” he said without missing a beat, lifting his head with a crooked grin. “Just every night then.” I laughed again. “I haven’t even said I want to keep doing this with you after tonight.” The moment the words left my mouth, I knew I’d made a mistake. “Then I guess I have work to do,” he said quietly. “I’ll just have to convince you.” Before I could react, he shifted down the bed, his hands sliding along my thighs as he spread my legs apart. “Yeongjae, wait, I haven’t—fu…”

Arata Kurogane was nothing more than a faceless side character—at least, in this new world. Born into a prestigious clan famed for their mastery of Circuits, the natural meridians that grant humans power over fire, lightning, illusions, and even time itself, Arata’s body was branded talentless and left behind in the shadows of his brilliant siblings. But fate had other plans. When his soul from another world awakens within this forgotten vessel, Arata discovers two terrifying truths: 1. His left eye circuit, when awakened, can paralyze, torment, and even extinguish life itself. 2. His soul circuit allows him to manifest anything he imagines—so long as it makes sense. To the world, he remains a background figure. To himself, he knows the truth: he is limitless. While heroes clash for fame and villains rise to destroy kingdoms, Arata has no interest in playing their game. He will walk the path of a “shadow,” quietly building his strength, rewriting the rules of reality itself, and crushing those foolish enough to stand in his way. Because no one—not his clan, not the empire, not even the gods—will realize… The background character is the strongest of them all.