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Stormlaks...A city where wealth is law, ambition sharpens like a blade, and danger hides behind every gilded corner. Every glance carries weight. Every whisper shifts power. Every student harbors a secret that could unravel lives. "S.I.L..." Did I just mention that? Whispers in slow silent but audible voice, "STORMLAKS INSTITUTE OF LUXURY" Yes, I did. I repeated the words in my mind, tasting their weight. Every Stormlakian has spoken the name at least once, in awe, in envy, or in fear. It is known for one thing or the other. S.I.L is the most coveted school in the city, a place where elegance masked danger, legacy ruled over all, and a misstep could cost more than pride. It could cost lives. Every young person dreamed of walking its polished halls, of being counted among the elite. But what happens when our Cinderella becomes one of the chosen? Getting in should have been the dream. It should have felt like victory. But for her, it was only the beginning. Her quiet presence drew attention in ways she did not understand. Eyes lingered where they had no right to, whispers followed her through hallways like shadows, and even the untouchable, the feared, the impossible. THE MANIACS, two different people could not look away. Then she arrived, Not from Stormlaks city. She came from a city that her parents controlled, a city powerful enough to bend entire regions to their will. Her steps were deliberate, her posture commanding, her gaze unflinching. She moved as if she already owned S.I.L, as if the halls themselves had bent to her presence. Every step shifted the balance, every glance rewrote the rules, every subtle gesture demanded attention without uttering a word. And beneath the polished exterior burned a carefully concealed hatred for our Cinderella, a reason known only to her. Stormlaks held more than rivalry. Beneath the luxury, the glittering parties, and the polished marble floors, lay a secret too dangerous to name. A shadow without a face, slipping through lives unnoticed, moving through different shadows and whispers. A girl with a hidden identity, masked, elusive, and shrouded in secrets that holds the key to everything. Her existence a puzzle that no one could solve. She wore a life that was not hers and she is untouchable. And when the truth finally emerged, nothing would survive it at all. Why are the Maniacs hunting her? Why has it taken years to find her? Why does she hide behind a mask that is not her own? And what will happen when she's found and the truth is finally revealed? Too much of question marks but it all comes down to......WHO IS SHE???

The world has been set in chaos and Sky a being who seemingly doesn’t age, has been living in the sky for 25 years. Sadly as all things, he has to end this life a he descends down once again to live life with the rest of mankind.

Hayjin was just an ordinary young man in an indifferent London, trapped between a failing university life and a mysterious, persistent pain in his neck. But one night, in a dark alley, his life ends brutally... only to begin again elsewhere. ​Waking up in the body of a ten-year-old child in the wild world of Alius, Hayjin finds himself at the center of an ancient cult that calls him their "Instrument." Thus begins a desperate flight through bioluminescent forests and forgotten lands, where the line between reality and nightmare shatters. Hunted by shadows that speak his language and guided by a dark power burning on his skin, Hayjin must uncover the secret of his Mark before the world of Alius consumes him forever.

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 along with other territories—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. A piece of my past. [SYSTEM INITIALIZATION...] [SOUL INTEGRITY: 47%] [THE DARKNESS CALLS] With the power to crush my enemies with gravity, fry their nerves with lightning and the darkness at my call, 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. 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 ...............

When Julien wakes up to a seriously infuriating note from his sister---and not one, but two unexpected new housemates---will he maintain the fragile sense of normalcy he only just got back? Or will he avoid what comes next, even if it kills him? As the supernatural begins to intrude on his normal life, how will Julien confront his past, reshape his identity, and survive the dangerous bond tying him to his new companions?

Arthur Moreau disappeared during a live broadcast. No warning. No transition. No last words. One moment he was finishing a world event in front of fifty thousand viewers. The next, he was gone, and what arrived somewhere else was Gepetto: his character, his creation, the most feared Marionettist ever built in a game where power was the only language that mattered. The world that caught him is not new to collapse. Gods have existed here, and some of them have died. What stands now is only the latest arrangement of a cycle that never needed him. Elysion is a Republic in the way that a cracked foundation is still a building. The institutions function. The titles exist. But beneath the gas lamps and the steam columns and the elevated rails connecting district to district, the actual structure is simpler: those with enough power do what they want, and everyone else absorbs the cost. The working class breathes chemical residue and calls it employment. The middle class negotiates in a market that has stopped rewarding negotiation, trains for credentials that no longer open doors, and moves forward because stopping is worse. There is no king here. There are only people with enough accumulated weight to act as though the question of permission does not apply to them. The Church of the Solar God holds the whole thing together, which is not a metaphor. A population that does not share language, origin, or history requires something to organize around, and the Church understood this long before anyone thought to ask. The Solar God is not a symbol. He walks. He acts. He has reasons of his own. And now, Players have begun to appear. Not as heroes. Not as chosen figures. As variables carrying power without understanding the system they have entered. The world does not pause for them. It absorbs them, bends around them, and continues. Gepetto does not try to fight it. He studies it. While others assert themselves through force, faith, or the assumption that visibility equals strength, he builds something quieter. Not an army. Not a faction. A structure: distributed, patient, invisible until it is not. A web that does not need to be seen to function. The skills are real now. The strings are real. And what they touch does not reset. House of Puppets is a story about control, belief, and the cost of acting in a world indifferent to your intentions. It follows a man who does not seek to win, but to understand the rules well enough that losing becomes unlikely. Because the puppeteer pulls the strings. But in a world this old, someone is always watching. A word from the author: House of Puppets is not a standard webnovel. Not power fantasy. You won't get that constant power escalation hit or that achievement system satisfaction. What you get is slow burn, structured more like a novel than serialized content. Each chapter accumulates. Each arc tightens. Tension builds and doesn't release until it's supposed to. The work touches on philosophy, politics, economy, metaphysics, theology. Everything woven into narrative, not explained to you. If you've already read Lord of Mysteries, Reverend Insanity, A Song of Ice and Fire, works that trust readers to hold complexity, you already know what we're trying to do here. The ambition is simple and honest: get there. Write something that redefines what this genre can do. I can't promise we make it. I'm a beginner without experience and this work is experimental. But I can promise I'll give everything I have trying.

Check Out: I Am Not A Pro Fourteen years ago, the youngest daughter of the legendary Sunaina family disappeared. A tragedy, a mystery.A family drama big enough to make an entire mansion run out of tissues. The Sunaina family searched everywhere for their lost child. And after 14 long years,They finally found her.The only problem? They expected a cute little daughter who would run into their arms crying.Instead, they found Maya. -------★★------ Maya is an orphan living quietly in a small rented house in the countryside. She has no money. No powerful background no legendary bloodline. At least, that's what she thinks. She has no idea her birth certificate is basically a hidden treasure map.She is just trying to survive her ordinary life. Unfortunately...the universe looked at her peaceful existence and said: "That seems too easy. Let's add some chaos." --------- One day at school, Maya meets Mahi Sunaina—the terrifyingly influential head of the Sunaina family. Everything seems normal. Until Maya notices the bracelet on Mahi's hand.Her only thought was: "I think I am doomed." Wait a minute... why does this feel like a suspiciously important plot device? And just like that...Her quiet life ends. 'Congratulations, Maya.' You have unlocked the 'Secret Rich Family Daughter' achievement. Rewards include: - Confused relatives. - Endless family drama. - And absolutely no peaceful days. ---------- The Sunaina family finally gets their missing daughter back.But they soon realize something terrifying. The little girl they lost 14 years ago is gone, the person standing before them is someone completely different. Maya is intelligent, she is suspicious of everyone.Her trust level is lower than a villain's chance of staying dead after a dramatic final battle. The family wanted their daughter back. They got a mystery instead. ______ This world may look like a beautiful romance fantasy. A world filled with destiny, miracles and characters who somehow always meet at the perfect dramatic moment. But Maya knows the truth, She knows how this story ends. So, she has one simple response:"No." -------- From now on, everyone is a piece on the board. Family members? Potential allies. Enemies? Potential problems. People with suspicious smiles? Definitely problems. -------- Maya doesn't want to be a hero. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. And fate has never learned that forcing a stubborn person into a story usually creates a bigger disaster. ★★★★★★ NOTE : Attention, dear readers. Before you start searching for romance, love triangles or a collection of handsome characters fighting for Maya's attention........Please stop. The romance department has been permanently closed. The harem application form has been lost, rejected and permanently deleted. Please do not send requests; she is already busy managing disasters. TAG: Female MC SCHEDULE: 1–2 Chapters / Week CHAPTER LENGTH: 3000–4500 words ----------- WARNING: Maya is not a hero. She is not a perfect angel who forgives everyone after one emotional speech. She is not the kind of protagonist who sees someone crying and immediately says, "Don't worry, I will save you!" Her first thought is more likely: "How is this my problem?" She is cynical, complicated, and definitely not a walking sunshine generator. She may even make you ask: "Am I supposed to support her plan or call someone?" If you want a sweet protagonist who helps everyone in trouble......This is probably not your cup of tea. But if you want to watch a girl with a complicated past challenge destiny, family drama, and the ridiculous rules of a fantasy world....Welcome. The chaos begins here. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ I am a new writer, so please forgive any spelling or grammar mistakes. I am still learning, improving, and trying to make this story better with every chapter.Writing a story is easy...Until grammar appears as the final boss. I hope you enjoy the chaos.

Arata wakes up in the 19th century and an world full of rampant demons. Lucky for him, he makes a contract with the Dream Devil, Freddy, the moment he arrives. Now he's immortal in sleep. Invincible in nightmares. Close your eyes anywhere in the world, and Arata will be standing behind them. Demons are born from fear. Fear of control birthed the Control Devil. Fear of chainsaws birthed the Chainsaw Devil. Fear of stab wounds? That one somehow became Aki Hayakawa. And Arata? He doesn't fear much anymore. Which makes him the most dangerous thing in this world. Because in a reality shaped by terror, a man who's already dead inside has nothing to lose. And everything to take.

“Doing the wrong thing for the right reason… never ends well for anyone.” Seven great races ruled the continent of Eldarion. And... humans weren’t among them. To the world, mankind was nothing more than background noise, as insignificant as a breath of air... as laughable as a failed joke of creation. A race with no promise. No power... No future... Tyler was born into that world... a world where every “hero of humanity” was fated to fall before they could rise. So he abandoned the path of heroes entirely. He chose the road stained in shadows. He chose the power no sane soul would touch. He chose to become a demon... not for glory, but for survival. His purpose was simple: Ascend to become the strongest of the demons. Stand as a monstrous shield when the true invaders finally tear into their continent. And he succeeded. He rose higher, darker, and stronger than any being before him. But power has a price. A price he only understood when it was far too late. For in climbing toward salvation, He became the very abomination he once swore to destroy— The Desecrator. And the world whispered: “There is no lesser or greater evil. There is only evil.” Yet a more profound truth lingered in the dark: “Because sometimes, only one Evil can devour another.” *** Discord - https://discord.gg/nQEBsk3ZGX *** #Yandere_MC #Complex_Characters #No_Harem #Dark #Rare_Bloodline #Magic #Slowburn #Fated_Love #Demons #Dragons #Otherworlders #Runic_Sorcery #Evil_FL

- Disclaimer: Chapters are long and detailed. Slower pacing and character driven narrative. The Last Step is an epic fantasy spanning years of chapters, where history, ideology, science, and humanity collide in a world ruled by magic. Once, humanity stood at the bottom of existence. Magicless. Powerless. A race hunted to the brink of extinction. To the world, humans were little more than intelligent animals, fit to be enslaved, toyed with, or discarded. Their survival was never expected. Yet somewhere in forgotten history... someone changed that fate. Now, 7,000 years later, humanity stands beside the very races that once ruled over them, wielding magic that should have never been theirs. Few remember how that miracle came to be. Kaiser Everhart is one of them. Not as a chosen hero. Not with divine blessings. Not with overwhelming strength. Only with a mind that refuses to end his story. Born into a life that could only be described as hell, Kaiser Everhart grew up believing humanity was selfish, cruel, and undeserving of faith. All he ever wanted was a quiet life. A place where he could finally understand what happiness felt like. Instead, the world refused to leave him alone. Drawn into a continent where primordial beasts roam forgotten lands, where dragonics shape empires, elves preserve ancient civilizations, demons struggle against a curse of their own existence, beastkin, dwarves, and fairies each reign over fields humanity could never hope to rival, Kaiser finds himself standing among races that have mastered magic, divinity, and power over thousands of years. Yet the deeper his journey goes, the more one question begins to consume everything: Can humanity be saved... if humanity itself is its greatest enemy? This is not a story about becoming the strongest. It is a story about changing the world one impossible step at a time. Long before Kaiser Everhart was born, another man walked a remarkably similar path. One who devoted everything to humanity... Only to lose faith in it. As the past slowly awakens, two ideals begin moving toward an inevitable collision: The man who abandoned hope in humanity. And the man still searching for a reason to believe. Somewhere between them stands Kaiser Everhart, unaware that every step he takes is leading him toward the one person who understands him better than anyone else ever could. A slow-burning saga of politics, philosophy, science, war, romance, psychological manipulation, civilization-building, and the fragile hope that even the weakest race can create its own future. The road is long. The answers are earned. And every step matters. Discord: https://discord.gg/3tRarQqWJj

Queen Medusa: "Who are you?" Wu Tian: "My name is Wu Tian. I am the guardian spirit of the Serpent Clan's queens, generation after generation!" Queen Medusa: "Then how did you get in here?" Wu Tian: "Whoosh! Just like a skyrocketing firecracker, and here I am!" Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Canserbero10

Yasenia is a child born different from the rest. Her mother, Tatyana, used an ancient technique she found to absorb the world's energy to get pregnant instead of having regular intercourse. Her objective was to create a lover for herself after the endless years of solitude, and all the heartbreaks that covered her heart in eternal ice. While pregnant, a strange soul seems to try to seize her child's body to be reborn; a shame that Tatyana is someone not to be messed with. In her rage, she destroys the sense of self and memories, leaving only a husk of the soul, and uses it to nourish Yasenia. What Tatyana didn't know at that time was that this would change Yasenia in ways she never expected. Consider supporting me on Patreon.com/Mortrexo Or donating on Paypal.com/paypalme/Mortrexo Uploading on Wattpad Uploading on Webnovel Uploading on Archive of Our Own (AO3). Uploading on Fenrirealm Discord-> https://discord.gg/NJN2GcgRwb Novel Cover: https://www.patreon.com/posts/novel-cover-2-86054319 Artist: https://twitter.com/_taaakaaaa

Follow the story of Tianlian Liu Shu, a tree who didn't know anything at first and struggles to survive and extend her roots through the cosmos. The World she lives in is filled with fantastic sights and strange new cultures, and there is something everybody in this World has: A system. Moreover, even while she is a tree, she has people who will fawn over her...? "Tiantian, does the Sun feel good on your leaves today?" "Liu Liu, I've found this delicious compost made of natural extract~." "Tian'er, does the wind feel good on your branches?" Tianlian Liu Shu, a female tree, didn't really know what to do with these fawning women. patreon.com/Mortrexo Uploading also on Scribblehub. Uploading also on Wattpad. Uploading also on Archive Of Our Own. Uploading also on Royal Road. Uploading on Fenrirealm Discord-> https://discord.gg/NJN2GcgRwb Novel Cover: patreon.com/posts/ascension-of-97475506

Ender Levin, the protagonist, is a young man who has been plagued by strange dreams and nightmares for as long as he can remember. Dead cities. Lifeless bodies scattered across the streets like ants. Blood staining the ruins. And something called... Zon. But what is Zon? Even Ender doesn't know. In one recurring nightmare, Ender and his cousin and best friend, Zack D. Roy, were being hunted by a group of mysterious, anonymous figures. No matter how hard they ran, they were eventually caught and killed. But what tormented Ender the most was... Just before his death, Ender sees his own deceased younger sister, Marine Levin, standing before him with a golden knife in her hand. It wasn't the first time he had these dreams. They've been haunting him for years, growing increasingly vivid and intense. Desperate to escape these dreams. Ender eventually leaves on a vacation with Zack and his friends. There, he encounters a strange man who seems to know far more about him than he should. The man takes Ender to an unfamiliar place and performs a series of mysterious chants. Suddenly, a strange red-black energy erupts from Ender's mouth. The man captures it inside a small bottle before preparing to leave. Confused and furious, Ender stops him. "What does this mean?" "Who are you?" Countless questions race through his mind. But instead of answering, the strange man takes Ender into the void of space itself, and begins revealing the hidden lore of his world. Ender soon discovers that the reality he knows is far stranger than he ever imagined. He and his friends are introduced to the existence of Astrans, beings capable of transcending the limits of ordinary humanity. But becoming an Astran is not as simple as gaining power. To awaken, they must confront their deepest guilt, regrets, fears, and buried desires. More importantly, they must convince both their souls and their unconscious minds to accept the transformation. Only then can they ascend into a higher-dimensional world known as Raiheart. There, Ender and his companions encounter a mysterious cult and its agency, Peace Order, becoming entangled in a world filled with secrets, conspiracies, supernatural forces, and entities far beyond human understanding. And this is where their journey truly begins. As they face increasingly dangerous threats, Ender and his friends must uncover the mysteries surrounding Raiheart, the origins of the Astrans, and the strange phenomena that have haunted them from the beginning. But the deeper they descend into the unknown, the more they begin to uncover something far more terrifying. Themselves. Because every mystery has a price. And sometimes, the truth doesn't set you free. It drives you mad. In the end, they will have to make a choice, How much of themselves are they willing to lose to uncover the truth? ---- [ Important Notice ] ---- If you are looking for a story with interesting lore and world building exploration along with well written characters. This will be enough to catch your gaze. But this is my first time writing a story. I don't have any experience in any of these fields so my condolences for everything.. I'm continuously trying to improve and working diligently with my execution and prose. [ Ruis Forst: the tritagonist ]

When Feng Qi awoke, he realized the world had been completely overturned. Wherever his eyes fell, the land was strewn with desiccated bones. All life had withered away. [Warning: Three hundred meters ahead lies a database. It contains historical records, including a detailed account of your untimely death. You should go take a look.] [Trust me—don’t go west. You could die!] [Do you see that black stone monument? You decide to approach it and investigate.] “I don’t want to!” Feng Qi protested, resisting the voice echoing in his mind. [No. You do.] … Guided by that mysterious voice, Feng Qi begins to traverse between reality and the future, gradually uncovering the truth of this ruined world—and searching for a way to change it. For it is only after witnessing true darkness that one comes to long endlessly for the light.

Robert Von Anglus, whose original name is unknown, suddenly wakes up in Another world, full of Fantasy Isekai elements, only to find that he wasn't the protagonist but the destined villain. He thought he could rely on his noble status to completely escape from the real world, but the opposite happened. This family of his, it's not human at all. Father is cold blooded and treats him as a tool and his mother tries to brainwash him. Even his siblings view him as a threat and enemy. Let's watch as he struggles in this cold family devoid of human touch and see how he walks on a path he never expected or intended. This is a true story of an ordinary person, forced to become a hero and transforming into a Saviour. what about above synopsis. Notes before reading: —The story is told in the first-person point of view, and the narrator may change as the plot unfolds (the perspective shifts quite often). —Please keep a fair mindset regarding the male lead’s setbacks. He’s an ordinary person, so he won’t always make perfect choices. His character will also undergo noticeable changes as the story moves forward. —The beginning of the story focuses mainly on school life and character interactions, with limited action scenes. Themes like adventures, monster battles, and power progression are not the main focus early on. It can be seen as a Japanese-style campus visual novel set within a Western fantasy backdrop. —Updates may not be very frequent, as the author takes extra time to refine the plot and improve the overall quality. Your patience is greatly appreciated

After the death of her parents, Grace built her life on duty, silence, and strength. But as she nears the throne, whispers of the past begin to surface— dark, persistent, and impossible to ignore. A secret long buried now claws its way into the light, threatening to unravel everything she thought she knew about her blood, her family… and herself. As deception coils around her and every truth turns to ash, Grace must face a haunting choice: protect the lie that keeps her kingdom safe, or uncover the truth that could destroy it— and her along with it.

** No NTR { Only Netori }** **Explicit Content Warning +18** **Dark fantasy+SMUT* Join my Discord for NFSW character & Official Character images: https://discord.gg/tPKYSQeSD4 —————————————— Caught masturbating in glorious 4K, a perverted teenager is sentenced to the basement as punishment. Only to be murdered by a book that never asked permission. Death was supposed to be the end. Instead he awakens as Daniel Dikson. An eighteen years old, dirt-poor guy, son of a broke farmer and Marnie, his stepmother. The kind of stepmother wet dreams are built from. Yet what truly terrified him was the book itself. It had crossed death with him, and now lay quietly at his side, patiently waiting for his touch once more. “Wait… this book wants me to draw a ritual diagram, place the book in the center, and chant some eldritch bullshit to seal the deal?” “Veiliquandè mikora jim bos ariqueisà…” One forbidden ritual later, a demon found its vessel, purring promises of limitless power. Every woman he claims, every moan he steals from their bodies will increase his power. From the village’s weakest to a ruthless conqueror Daniel rises through blood, sweat and bedroom sheets. But in this brutal world of scheming nobles, wild beasts, and forbidden lusts, will Daniel survive? ———— [A/N: MC power growth is a little slow, but it picks up later.]

Neva and Rhett, two young souls find their heartstrings woven in love. But just as passion and peace begin to bloom, fate intervenes. Bleak, haunting circumstances scatter blades across their romance, threatening to tear them apart. Ishmael, a man with a heart of thorns, yearns to mend the wound of losing Neva. And in the end, rays of love and joy filter through the clouds of horror that darken his world, as Neva appears before him once more. Twisted fate entangles them all, revealing the Game of Sphere, as misery scorches their souls. A concealed life beyond turns its pages, one after another, gathering a tale where faith and love and grace wins against the doubt and hatred and sin. --- The girl who once vowed to be his forever Now forbids him to ever appear. She refuses to recognize him, Disregarding all he ever was. He vows to protect her. Yet he is the terrifying truth she prays is a lie. He trips her, rips her apart— He's the living tragedy looming over her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth. He is the villain, pretending to be the hero.