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In a world where survival is dictated by chains of fear, fate ties together four broken youths: Rūpu, the spirited heart who masks pain behind smiles; Hanae, gentle yet burdened by a silence that screams louder than words; Giru, sharp-tongued and hardened by betrayal; and Isshun, the quiet pillar who always reached out to the others-until his past comes back to devour him. From the slums beneath towering cities to the frozen ruins of Cherry Hills, they are driven by the same aching truth: their pasts will never let them go. Yet in the cracks of despair, friendship grows-fragile, scarred, and unyielding. Together they dream of escape, of freedom, of living without chains. But the world does not give easily, and every step forward demands blood, sacrifice, and choices that carve scars deeper than steel. Their journey spirals into chaos when Isshun's father, a figure whose cruelty is sharper than any blade, forces his own child his own against friends, using fear as a weapon. The blizzard becomes their battlefield, a storm of broken bonds and shattered hopes. Blood stains snow, trust is ripped apart, and laughter echoes from the mouth of a monster who calls himself "father." And then-silence. Isshun's sword ends one nightmare but turns upon himself. The screen goes black. Volume One closes not with triumph, but with a knife's edge between despair and hope-leaving their story hanging in the storm.

THIS KNIGHT WANTS TO KILL HIMSELF, BUT HE WONT DIE NO MATTER THE CAUSE , HE IS KIND TO OTHERS HATEFUL ON HIMSELF. JOIN HIS JOURNEY TO SLAY THE SEVEN GODS AND SAVE THIS WORLD FULL OF SINS

"Honesty and politics don’t belong in the same sentence," they say. Celine Yue, a kind-hearted social worker, stepped into politics to help more people. But what she didn’t know… was that her own party would be the one to end her life. After her death, she wakes up in another world as Cyrina Vaeloria, the Elf Princess—right on the day of her arranged marriage to Lucian Aetherion, the cold, mysterious Human Prince and strongest mage alive. A political union to keep two powerful races from tearing each other apart. But this so-called alliance is just a mask. She despises the way other races are trampled beneath noble boots. Cyrina refuses to be a pretty puppet. She dreams of building a new kingdom—where races aren’t divided by power, bloodlines, or magic. To do that, she’ll need power of her own. And lucky her... she just married the most dangerous man in existence. With sharp wit and stubborn grace, Cyrina slowly bends her cold husband to her will— She toys with the ruthless Archmage, tames the untamable… and drags him into a revolution wrapped in royal silk. After all, if you marry the strongest mage alive… you might as well make him yours. ***** excerpt~ Lucian’s voice is like a blade, low and sharp. “Do you even understand what you said in the royal assembly?” Cyrina lifts her chin, unbothered. “I understand perfectly. I said I’ll build a new kingdom—where every race can live together.” His eyes darken. “You don’t know what you’ve sparked. That speech—” he steps closer, “—could ignite a war. You’re underground now, Cyrina. Buried beneath politics you don’t even see coming.” She spins on her heel and waves dismissively. “Ugh. Kaelen Blackthorn, your master is giving me a migraine. Get me out of this castle before I set it on fire.” Kaelen gives a slow, exaggerated bow. “As you wish, my lady.” He takes her hand like the perfect gentleman and leads her toward the door— But Lucian’s voice booms behind them. “Kaelen. Don’t forget who your master is.” Kaelen pauses. Glances back. “I remember, my lord. But as per your standing order… I obey only my lady’s command.” A smirk tugs at his mouth. “Even if it means going against you.” **** Per Golden Ticket = 2 extra chapters

In New York, where corporations have completely replaced the state and a person is worth exactly as much as their blood and organs, 27-year-old barista Ethan Hitcher lives as invisibly as possible. His only weakness is a girl named Marie, a street artist who paints pictures on the sidewalks. One night, a drunk corporate heir kills Marie right in front of Ethan. The murder is ruled an accident. Ethan is offered five thousand dollars and a non-disclosure agreement. Naturally, he refuses. The young man dreams of every single one of them disappearing, including Marie’s killer. And that’s when everything changes. A man breaks into his place and offers him a small job… https://www.royalroad.com/profile/976439/fictions

Modern forensic doctor Xu Jing transmigrates into an arrogant, reckless woman who just got divorced by her husband. Facing such a pitiful start, Xu Jing remains calm, understanding that life must go on. One day, The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Xiao Yi, comes to Anping County for official business. A Government Official brings a woman in, but she remains unflustered, looking up calmly to say: "This common woman requests to prove her innocence." Xiao Yi is shocked to find that his ex-wife not only has a changed personality but also can perform autopsies and solve cases. Her medical skills are extraordinarily impressive. Xiao Yi can't stay calm and personally visits Xu Jing to request an autopsy. Xu Jing: "Sure, an autopsy costs one silver." Xiao Yi: "..."

Bernadette's sudden appearance disrupted the life of Odis Gale, a transmigrator, pulling him into conflict with the 'Moses Ascetic Order'... To counterbalance the risks brought by the 'Queen Mystic', Odis joined the Tarot Club... only to find himself entangled in Klein Moretti's troubles as well... Fortunately, he possessed Unique insights into Mysticism and Spirituality through his connection to the 'Knowledge Moor'... His research also allowed him to navigate these dangers time and again... ... Disclaimer:- This is a TRANSLATION. All credit belongs to the rightful Author. I also don't own the cover Image. Title: 诡秘：我娶了神秘女王 Author: 火煬

Having extraordinary power is a good thing, and having a family that everyone envies as your backing is also a good thing. So... why does possessing both result in such a mess? ~~~ WARNING:- This fanfic is EXTREMELY SLOW and it's heavy on 'info dumping'... So if you know yourself to be impatient, I advise against reading it to begin with... Also, the protagonist is Not smart/wise... You've been thoroughly Warned. ~~~ Disclaimer:- This is a TRANSLATION. All credit belongs to the rightful Author. I also don't own the cover Image. Title: 诡秘之主之旅人 Author: 墨云残阳

The story begins on the eve of the World War. By this time, Klein has already ascended to Demi-godhood, while the other members of the Tarot Club have reached the ranks of Mid-Sequence Beyonders. To speed up the digestion of his 'Lunatic' potion, the protagonist plans to kidnap Backlund's most dazzling gem, Audrey Hall. This sets off a series of encounters and entanglements with the members of the Tarot Club... Additional tags: #Slow_Paced, #World-Building, #Supernatural, #gods, #demigods, #angels, #demons, #monsters... ~~~ Disclaimer: This is a TRANSLATION. All credit belongs to the rightful Author. I also don't own the cover Image, nor do I own the LOTM franchise... ... Warning: I, the self-appointed translator/editor of this book, have zero knowledge of COI, and I have no intention of reading it. All the info I will use here comes from the LOTM wiki. Also, please read the "Author's Note" chapter before even attempting to read this book, otherwise, if anyone encounters something they were WARNED about in latter chapters and still complains about it... I hope my fellow readers help me cuss out such an individual. This humble translator thinks that is a very reasonable development... ~~~ Credits:- - Author: 火煬 - OG Title: 诡秘：绝世塔罗

Satya was always different from other humans. While others chased money, fame, love, and pleasure, he chased something far more dangerous: the truth in its purest form. The truth behind the universe. The truth behind humanity. The truth behind reality itself. One night, while staring at the endless black sky, Satya met a god-like existence known as The Black Skies. A being that possessed endless knowledge, yet lacked one thing: understanding. To achieve true omniscience, The Black Skies required a “Dreamer”— a being who would live countless lives across countless worlds, experiencing every joy, sorrow, despair, and truth existence had to offer. And Satya accepted. For the sake of truth, even eternal suffering was worth enduring. Thus began his first dream. A world where imagination bends reality. A world where knowledge itself is power. A world where magic is born from resisting reality through one’s will. Born again as a child named Pahal, Satya slowly began to understand the beauty of life: the gentle love of a mother, the harsh teachings of a father, the peace of a simple village life, and the warmth of human connection. But peace was fleeting. A disaster tore him away from everything he loved, throwing him into Amarvan— an endless forest where the terrain moves, the trees watch silently, and reality itself seems alive. Trapped within a forest that wishes to keep him forever, Satya must survive through knowledge, willpower, and understanding. For in this world, imagination can become reality. And reality itself can be resisted. > “In a situation of utter despair, I remain calm as a mirror lake. Even if heaven leaves me no path, I shall carve one myself with the fire of my ambition.”

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.

Sterling Voss didn't just wake up in Backlund; he woke up with a celestial infection. Transmigrated into the body of a dying East District factory worker, he finds himself fused with the Parasitic Beyonder Chains, a sentient horror from the outer cosmos that bypasses orthodox pathway laws. To survive the Church’s gaze and the approaching apocalypse, Sterling must utilize Sequence Devouring Parasitism—a brutal system that allows him to "steal" Beyonder abilities by inflicting three stages of psychological and physical "breaks" on his victims. As he maneuvers into a seat at the Tarot Club under the name 'The Tower,' he must balance his dwindling humanity against a parasite that rewards cruelty and punishes kindness. In a city of smog and secrets, he is a predator pretending to be a protagonist, building an empire on the broken minds of those who trust him.

In a world ruled by war and ruin, where the strongest armies clash for absolute dominion, Victoria Ave Strassfey—heir to the mightiest kingdom of her era—loses everything in a single night. Cast into a foreign world governed by magic, where gods, beasts, various races and unknown creatures roam freely, the fallen princess rises with one unbreakable resolve: vengeance. To return home, she must obtain the gift of mana in a land where nothing is given, but everything must be taken. The path ahead is riddled with trials, mysteries, and dangers far beyond imagination.

Hayashi Shuichi traveled back to the world of Detective Conan more than thirty years ago, becoming childhood friends with Eri Kisaki and Kogoro Mouri. In a Conan world where the "God of Death" has yet to be born, cases still abound endlessly. Formerly a detective in his past life, now a high school student, Hayashi Shuichi becomes the savior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, helping the Criminal Investigation Division solve one murder case after another. During his investigations, he encounters the future mature and charming "wives and older sisters." … Shinichi? It feels a bit strange for a girl to have this name." "Ran, actually, Sonoko is your half-sister from the same father!" "Little Ai? Is it okay to give your daughter such a nickname?" "Senpai, I’ve never agreed to go out with Inspector Megure. I… I’m still waiting for you…" "Onii-chan, there are still some issues with the cases at the Prosecutor’s Office. Why don’t you come to my place tonight, and we can discuss them thoroughly together?" traveled back to the world of Detective Conan more than thirty years ago, becoming childhood friends with Eri Kisaki and Kogoro Mouri. -------------------------------- 70 advanced chapters are now available on Patreon!

Luna always thought her life was ordinary—until a single car accident changed everything. Waking up with fragmented memories, she discovers a shadow from her past is watching her, someone who knows her in ways even she doesn’t. Bound by a one-year contract marriage to the enigmatic and fiercely protective Ethan, Luna finds herself caught between buried secrets, a mysterious figure from her childhood, and the truth about her father—a truth someone wants to keep hidden at all costs. As memories resurface and danger closes in, Luna must decide who to trust: the man sworn to protect her, or the ghost of her past who knows her better than she knows herself. One year. One contract. One chance at survival—and love.

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

BOOK 1 OF THE COLE MASON SAGA The prophecy. Everything revolved around the prophecy. Nobody thought the prophecy would be about Cole Mason. Cole wasn't strange to them, in school, at home, he was in fact the only thing in Mr. Mason Mansion that wasn't strange. They all thought Kevin or Lenora would be connected to the prophecy because they were supernatural, Strong and more aggressive than Cole. Cole was chosen by the prophecy. Mr. Mason knew all too well the trouble that would follow. So, he put Cole, Kevin and Lenora in a very good and Safe place.... Which also didn't help much

BEYOND THE GREAT FALL Gothic Dark Fantasy | Hard World-Building | Weak-to-Strong The sky is a myth. No one knows the words “sun,” “moon,” or “stars.” So why does Shura? In a world buried beneath itself—where light is filtered, truth is controlled, and faith replaces memory—people do not question what lies beyond. Because there is no beyond. Until something falls. Shura fell from a place that should not exist. Broken. Memory-fractured. Clinging to something no one else understands— a sky without walls… and a voice calling him home. He wakes in a world where strength is not taught—it is endured. Where failure doesn’t just end you… it removes you. And where something unseen moves through every thought— quiet… constant… listening. Most ignore it. Some survive it. Few come back unchanged. As Shura is pulled into a system that doesn’t train people—it reshapes them—he begins to notice what others refuse to see: The silence beneath the ground. Patterns that do not belong. The sense that the world itself is… holding its breath. Because this world is not natural. It is maintained. And something—deep below, or far beyond— is starting to break. But Shura isn’t searching for answers. He’s searching for a way back. Even if it was only a memory. Even if it was never real. He will climb, endure, and tear through whatever stands in his way— until he reaches the place he fell from. Because somewhere beyond this buried world— someone is waiting. And he refuses to believe she’s gone.

Paulo Satoshi is no ordinary teenager, he unknowingly carries the essence of one of the Twelve Monarchs who forged the multiverse itself. Living a quiet life in a world unaware of his cosmic significance, Paulo’s existence is shattered when cruel rumours at school push him to a tragic end. But death is only the beginning. Reborn in a new planet, Paulo awakens to the truth of his identity and the oppressive shackles placed on him by the Monarch of Radiation. Determined to reclaim his power and purpose, he embarks on a journey across realms teeming with danger, wonder, and ancient secrets. As he battles corrupted souls and uncovers the legacy of the Monarchs, Paulo begins to forge an army but not for conquest, but for protection. Haunted by his past and driven by a newfound resolve, Paulo must rise beyond his limitations to become a beacon of hope in a fractured multiverse. But with darkness spreading and enemies lurking in every dimension, will he be strong enough to rewrite his fate?

What happens when you realize that your entire life was fake, and that you aren’t really the person you always believed yourself to be? Now you’re stuck in a mysterious and dangerous world where everyone wants you dead. The only things you possess are a terrifying reputation of being the strongest person blessed by God, and an extremely high intelligence. Allen wakes up in the body of a fearsome and ruthless crown prince in another world. He is considered extremely strong and naturally has countless enemies who view him as a threat. But soon he realizes three things: First that there is an organization which wants to kill him, and they don't mind playing dirty by using underhanded methods. Second that his transmigration in this world was not a coincidence, it was a part of someone's grand plan, and if it succeeds, his fate would be worse than death. Third that his powers are like a double edged sword, he must suffer himself if he needs to use them. This is a world where every single event is connected and you either be a pawn or a player. He must identify and outsmart those hiding in the shadows, uncover forgotten secrets regarding his own past life, navigate through dangerous politics against fellow schemers, explore and conquer this cruel and mysterious world, while also recovering the original body’s strength. A few points: The first major arc has been finished (ch 28) and has a pretty satisfactory climax imo. The second major arc has also been finished (ch 29-75). Trust me, there are insane reveals and shift of tides, and the climax is absolute cinema The MC is not naive, he is intelligent, manipulative and ruthless, but not actually evil. This isn't all about power flex; there are multiple intelligent characters, and the MC is forced to use his brain in various situations. Side characters are not there just for the sake of it; most side characters are complex and get proper development before the major arc ends (ch 28). The villain has a proper backstory and goal, and isn't just there to be a stepping stone for the MC. I have added quite some lore drops and emotional scenes after chapter 10. The intro and first 5 chapters may feel a bit generic, but it gets better and better from the 6th chapter onwards. One warning though, this is a dark and cruel world, and there are a lot of violent and terrifying scenes and body horror in this novel. Initial writing may be a bit weak, but I've fixed most of the previous issues in the current chapters The second major arc (Ch 29 onwards) is especially for those who don't want the MC to start at the top and dominate every fight with pure strength. As in that arc the MC leaves his home continent and starts from nothing (no resources, loyal people, identity, nothing). He conquers the other continent using his brain, through layered schemes and manipulation. But it still has fights and aura moments as the MC hates getting looked down upon. This is not AI slop, the whole story and dialogues have been written by me The MC is OP, but he also struggles in some fights (I haven't given him any plot armor, and the fights feel logical), and also gets outsmarted by others sometimes, there are more intelligent characters than him. Events overview: Ch 1-12: Identifying hidden enemies and survival Ch 13-18: Huge lore drops, world building and plot twists (this is where the entire story changes imo) Ch 19-28: High stakes War Ch 29-32: More lore drops and reveals about the outside world and power system. Ch 33-49: Enemy continent's royal family infiltration with a fake identity, schemes, manipulation, politics, and rise from nothing (Slave to king, actually logical and not at all easy) Ch 50-75: Battle of wits with the cunning major antagonist of the second arc, multiple near death experiences, layered schemes and final high stakes war Ch 75-83: Answers to all the mysteries, lore drops, and massive reveals Ch 84-Current: Journey through a sea having consciousness (Eldritch Horror) Lmk your feedback

In a world where the sky is fracturing and a floating city loom above the ruins, something ancient has begun to stir. No one knows why reality is breaking. No one knows what watches from above. Three lives become one story—bound by something deeper than fate. They begin as survivors, but the world does not need survivors. It needs something more… and something worse. As hidden powers awaken and truths buried in time resurface, their paths begin to split: One will rise as a monarch. One will become a murderer. One will fall into madness… and carve his name into history. Because in this world— Power is never given. It is taken. And karma always takes something back. Three heads. Three paths. One inevitable end.