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[Content warning: Expect explicit sexual content] Kael Ashvane is the Runeward Chapter's least-regarded initiate — a foundling with no recognized elemental root, tolerated only because his guardian Lady Magister Isara pulled the strings to keep him enrolled. His cultivation is weak. His constructs backfire. His self-styled epithet, "the Little Saint-Lord," is a joke. His body is not. Born with the Primal Vigour Constitution — an innate anomaly that generates Virilic Essence of a purity no orthodox cultivator can match — Kael is precisely what the Ars Vitae demands: a natural reservoir, inexhaustible and potent. When the Chapter's mission collapses into the undead nightmare of the Dread Mire, it is not his fire techniques that first save him. It is Selene Voss, Third Soror of the Chapter, whose Ars Vitae bond with Kael begins in coercion and quietly becomes something neither of them intended. Her Bashful Bloom constitution makes their sessions unlike anything in the cultivation manuals — and the power she channels into him makes him faster, sharper, more dangerous than his grade has any right to explain. With Ars Vitae accelerating his cultivation far beyond what his official grade suggests, Kael begins winning engagements he has no business surviving: destroying Bone Towers with siege artillery he built himself, flooding the Bone Warren to collapse an undead campaign that had broken standing armies, forcing a divine-court prince to retreat. His Primal Vigour Constitution draws something extraordinary at climax — the Dracoiling, a phenomenon that blazes dragon-veins across his flesh and marks him as something the cultivation manuals do not have a category for.

Twenty-year-old Ivy Caine is drowning in debt when a mysterious envelope slides under her door — an invitation to Velvet House, the city’s most exclusive and secretive establishment for the powerful and dangerous. The money is life-changing. The rules are simple: see nothing. Say nothing. Never ask questions. But the moment Ivy steps inside, she feels his eyes on her. Aiden Vale — the enigmatic, devastating owner — hired her on sight despite her lack of experience. Cold. Controlled. Haunted. He watches her like she’s a forbidden memory he can’t escape. Every lingering glance, every low utterance of her name, pulls her deeper into his orbit. As Ivy uncovers Velvet House’s glittering lies — whispered deals, locked floors hiding and deadly secrets — strange warnings begin appearing. A ghost from her forgotten past resurfaces. And Aiden’s fierce protection starts feeling like something far more possessive. In a world of velvet lies and midnight eyes, falling for Aiden might be Ivy’s deadliest mistake… because the truth connecting them could destroy everything.

In a world where everyone is born with a power known as a Uniqe, strength is no longer a gift—it is a necessity. A Uniqe is not chosen. It is the embodiment of who you are—your talent, your passion, your nature. Once awakened, it can never be changed… only strengthened. But not all Uniqes are equal. They are ranked. From those considered weak and useless… To rare abilities that can shake the world itself. Those born with higher-ranked Uniqes are seen as elites. Those with lower ones… often don’t survive. At the age of fourteen, every child must face a brutal trial— a test of survival in a deadly forest filled with monsters. Only those who endure return… marked as survivors, ready to enter a world of danger, war, and power. Because this world is not at peace. Nations rise and fall by the strength of their fighters. The strongest Uniqe users are hunted, recruited, and pushed into endless battles. To survive… You must grow stronger. Hello this is me the aurthor go to twitter (x) go follow me for more news at uniqe origin of the claws username (leboadpsp) Also in discord you can talk dirctly to me my username is ahmad_psp in discord if you want talk to me

Most stories start the same way. You either have the slum rat who claws his way out of the mud, drenched in blood and sweat until he becomes a god… or the golden child, heir to some ancient clan — fallen or thriving, it doesn’t matter. Either way, they’re destined for greatness. Alucard was destined for death. In the original Shadow Slave timeline, his fate was sealed: die in his very first Nightmare. As Rain’s adoptive older brother — just as close and beloved as the canon one — his tragedy was meant to end there. But fate made a mistake. Alucard survived the Nightmare he was [Fated] to die in… and the price of that survival was a path no human should ever walk — a path paved with death, sin, and horrors beyond mortal understanding. To claim even a fragment of salvation, he must defy the destiny written for him. He must face terrors that twist reality, monsters born from blood and hatred, and the sins that cling to his soul like chains. This is the story of a man who should not exist a man who was never meant to defy fate and a man who will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves --- I'm really bad at writing synopsis so just read the story I promise it's peak some background info if you are curious Alucard is the same age as Effie and Kai Al is not a self insert he is his own character not me putting myself in the story and you can tell that pretty early in the novel there is a ton of unique lore and characters so if you're interested please read it

Ren’s life shattered the day his twin brother, Kai, was murdered by a secret cult of seven members. Left with nothing but grief and unanswered questions, Ren struggles to move on—until he stumbles upon a mysterious ring hidden in his father’s office. But the moment he puts it on, everything changes. The ring reveals the impossible: the soul of Kai, standing right in front of him. Soon Ren learns the truth behind the artifact. The ring allows him to see the dead he misses the most, but it comes with a terrifying ability—he can switch bodies with them. However, there is a deadly price: if the ring is removed, the connection is broken… and the soul he bonded with may be lost forever. With Kai now tied to him through the ring, the two brothers form an unbreakable link between life and death. Together, they make a vow. Hunt down the seven members of the cult—one by one—and stop them before they can claim more innocent lives at their school.

One hundred and twelve years after the appearance of the Void Creatures, humanity survives behind immense walls, protected by the Eight Kingdoms and their powerful royal families. Outside the walls, poverty rules, and Kenzo, a teenager with no family name and no power, has never known anything but hunger, fear, and survival. At sixteen, as the Revelation approaches, Kenzo is kidnapped along with other youths his age. Their captors are searching for the Phoenix, a legendary being said to be reborn to guide humanity. But when the trial begins, Kenzo discovers that he is not the awaited hero. Instead, he is chosen for something far darker: a nightmare-like test where he must face Void Creatures, forbidden experiments, and enemies capable of breaking his will. To survive, Kenzo will have to make impossible choices. And when he finally returns to the real world, he is no longer the weak boy he once was. He has become an Awakened, but also a dangerous anomaly: a Chimera, capable of gaining power in a way the world considers monstrous. Thanks to Yareth Solenyra, a prince he met during his kidnapping, Kenzo earns a place at the Royal Academy, where young Awakened learn to master their powers before the next test. But in this world of nobles, secrets, and rivalries, Kenzo must hide his true nature while trying to understand what he has become. Between the Void Creatures, the Inquisition, the mysteries of the Phoenix, and the secrets of the gods, Kenzo will have to carve his own path. He is not the hero the world was waiting for. But he may become the one who changes everything.

Julian D’Aurelius was never meant to live. In this world, villains exist for one reason—to fall. They scheme, they rise, they steal the spotlight… and then they die. Betrayed. Abandoned. Erased so the hero can shine. Julian knows this. Because he remembers every timeline. Every backstab waiting in the dark. Every “loyal” ally destined to sell him out. Every romance scripted to end in blood. The moment he awakens inside the body of the story’s doomed antagonist, he’s bound to the hidden Tyrant System—a cold, calculating force that demands one thing: If villains always die… then become the kind of villain fate cannot kill. So Julian reshapes himself. Cruel when necessary. Charming when useful. Untouchable when it matters. He plays the monster perfectly—while secretly tearing apart the threads of destiny from the shadows. But here’s the problem. The more he tries to distance himself from the female leads… The more they drift toward him. The innocent campus beauty. The sharp-tongued heiress. The aloof genius meant to stand beside the hero. One by one, the women who were supposed to orbit the protagonist begin circling Julian instead. And there’s something even more dangerous— All of them can hear his inner voice. Every cold calculation. Every sarcastic thought. Every hidden plan. All heroines hears it all. But Julian has no idea. This is an urban-fantasy battlefield of ambition, romance, power games, and fate rewritten. The protagonist is trying to avoid the heroines. The heroines? They’re slowly falling anyway. And the more Julian resists destiny… The more destiny seems obsessed with him. -------------- Daily Updates – 2 Chapters Every Day Don’t judge this story too early. Read at least 20 chapters before you decide to drop or continue. The foundation is deliberate. The payoff is worth it. I guarantee an addictive experience—strategic mind games, emotional tension, layered characters, and a main character who wins with brains before fists. If you enjoy the story: - Drop a Power Stone - Leave a Review - Send a Golden Ticket Your support directly fuels the story’s growth. If you’re tired of brainless protagonists… If you want a villain who thinks ten steps ahead… If you enjoy tension where the heroine knows more than the hero realizes… Then step inside Julian D’Aurelius’ world. But be warned. In a story where villains are supposed to die— He intends to outlive the author himself.

Ather is tired of this world, tired of its answers, but then he's given an opportunity to enter into a new world. Ather will lose everything, but his will remains unbroken, because if it doesn't kill you, it'll only make you stronger. Will Ather lose everything, or will he defy his fate?

You follow Ulne, that have heard stories about people with magic in a mountain sins he was a kid, and now that he is an adult, he choose to go to the mountain and see if the stories is true.

In Null, chaos energy decides everything. The strong rule. The weak kneel. And the worthless are thrown away like trash. Sekhmet Dawn was supposed to die as a sacrifice. Instead, he swallowed a frozen shard of forbidden blood and awakened something impossible. A hidden Blood System. A dead Blood God’s will tried to steal his body. His mother’s mysterious pendant shattered and turned into an Abyss-class artifact. And in one night, Sekhmet went from prey to a growing nightmare. Now he can become stronger by drinking blood. Enemies are no longer just enemies. They are food for him. A way to gain more power. A stepping stone on his path. But Null is not a world that lets monsters rise quietly. Ancient vampires want him. Gods are starting to watch him. The powerful Ancient family that ruined his father’s life has finally noticed him. And the more blood he takes, the closer he gets to a terrifying truth about himself. He is not normal. He was never normal. And the thing growing inside him may be far more dangerous than anyone can imagine. Hunted by powerhouse of null. Targeted by noble houses. Surrounded by beautiful and deadly women who wants him. Dragged into bloodline wars, family politics, and ancient secrets. Sekhmet has only one way forward. Drink Blood to grow stronger. Crush anyone who stands in his way. Because in Null, mercy is weakness. And the boy meant for the altar may become the next blood god to shake the Gods Halls. They wanted a sacrifice. Instead they created a monster. (Another Name: Blood Lord) Join Discord for character images- https://discord.gg/nFg72Gew

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In a world of kings and dragons, how can a night watchman find the chance to embark on an adventure across distant lands? Bound by duty yet driven by a restless spirit, he steps beyond the walls he once swore to guard, encountering allies, enemies, and mysteries that challenge everything he believes. Is he truly recruiting for the watch, or is his journey fueled by something far more personal—ambition, redemption, or a past he can’t escape?

The novel Chronicles of the Hero of Frosimar is a story about the failures of the protagonist not the successes. “It’s not good.” The First Emperor, who conquered the whole world, closed his eyes with a brief appreciation (after reading the novel). But the moment he opened his eyes again, there were only a few lines about him in the Chronicles of the Hero of Frosimar. This was because he became an imprisoned prince who met death with his first appearance (in the novel). Note- I am shocked that no one has posted this novel here completely. I will be trying to post this once a day. It was not written by me but by 묵종. I hope you enjoy.

Dunia tampak biasa... Namun di balik kesehariannya, sesuatu perlahan bergerak sesuatu yang tak seharusnya ada. Kaivan Badrika Alijaya, pemuda yang kehilangan arah dan makna hidup, menerima sebuah Buku misterius bernama Tome Omnicent buku yang konon mampu menjawab semuanya takdir dan menyingkap kebenaran tersembunyi. Awalnya, ia hanya ingin memperbaiki hidupnya. Membangun bisnis kecil, menjalin pertemanan, memulai kembali harapan yang lama padam. Tapi semakin ia menuruti arahan dari kitab itu, semakin banyak hal aneh yang mulai terasa... seolah dunia tak lagi sesederhana yang ia kira. Dari cahaya dan kegelapan yang datang bersamaan, dari kepercayaan yang retak, hingga kebenaran kecil yang perlahan menyingkap dirinya sendiri Kaivan mulai sadar, setiap pilihan membawa konsekuensinya. Dan di balik semua itu, satu pertanyaan terus bergema: Jika Kau Mengetahui Segalanya, Apa yang Masih Kau Cari?

Lina Chen wakes from a coma with her engagement ring, her ex-boyfriend's face in her mind, and no memory of the past two years. To her shock, a ring adorns her finger—not the one her ex gave her. A pair of twins call her "mama." And a devastatingly handsome CEO, Ethan Blackwood, claims to be her husband. She doesn't recognize any of them. Terrified and disoriented, Lina rejects this strange new life and returns to her family and her ex-boyfriend, Ryan—the man she believes she was about to marry. They welcome her with open arms. But something is wrong. Ryan is unusually close to her best friend, Chloe. Her parents dodge every question about Ethan. And no one can explain why she has a scar on her wrist or why she flinches at the sight of stairs. Then the memories begin to surface in fragments. A restraining order against Ryan. Chloe's hand on her back—pushing. A letter Lina wrote before the coma: "If I forget, find me. Don't give up." Lina secretly reconnects with Ethan and the twins. He doesn't pressure her to remember. He simply shows her evidence—videos, documents, a diary—that paints a horrifying picture: her coma wasn't an accident. Her memory loss was induced. And the people she trusts most are the ones who erased her. Now Lina must pretend she's still lost while piecing together the truth. Because the closer she gets to remembering, the closer someone gets to silencing her forever. She thought she woke to a nightmare. But the real nightmare is the life she's desperate to forget.

That strike was supposed to… be his end. When the sword fell upon his neck before a crowd shouting his name as traitor and demon, he did not beg for mercy… nor did he try to flee. He simply smiled. But… death did not come as it should. Instead of the end, he found himself in another world— A world where strength obeys no logic, where laws do not follow the patterns humans know, a world seemingly written to be broken… not to be understood. Now, in his body, a strange power flows… A power that cannot be obeyed, only resisted… and then subdued. Every sensation, every movement, every thought… Reminds him of one truth: He is no longer as he was. And this world… will not remain as it is. Here, there is no absolute good… nor clear evil. Only struggle… between those who wield power and those consumed by it. But for him— This was not a new beginning. It was an opportunity. An opportunity to understand… What makes the world break. And a more dangerous opportunity— To reshape it.

Release schedule: At least 2 chapters per day - sometimes more, depending on the power stones received When Ian awakens on a floating island in the endless void of Minecraft’s Skyblock, he realizes he’s no longer in his original world. His only possession? A Transmutation Tablet—an artifact far beyond anything the game should contain. Moments later, a system message pops up: [You have joined the Interdimensional Transmigrator Group Chat.] Now connected to an infinite multiverse of travelers—from worlds like Naruto, One Piece, Warhammer 40K, and even Terraria—Ian gains access to shared resources, knowledge, and chaos from across fiction, film, and games alike. His Transmutation Tablet isn’t ordinary—it has no EMC limit, can absorb interdimensional energy, and unlock new mods by devouring matter from other worlds. With it, Ian can turn anything into anything—fuel, food, armor, or even life itself. Armed with infinite resources in one hand and absolute creative power in the other, Ian begins transforming his lonely Skyblock into an empire of monsters, villagers, witches, and heroes, recruiting allies from every corner of the multiverse. From the Frozen Apocalypse to Slasher World, from Train to Busan to the realms of anime and legends, Ian’s journey becomes one of endless expansion—crafting, trading, and fighting his way toward godhood.

Amber, driven by her dream of becoming a police officer, leaves Catopia for Animalopolis, where she trains at the academy, proves her courage through demanding obstacle courses, and begins building a life in the city. Along the way, she forms a meaningful partnership with Joseph, whose humor, loyalty, and growing trust help balance her determination and bold instincts. Their early success in solving the nut theft case shows their potential, but the reckless damage they caused during the chase has consequences that test both their confidence and their teamwork. Through desk duty and partner therapy led by Dr. Maple, Amber and Joseph learn to listen more carefully, communicate honestly, and value compromise, turning conflict into a stronger sense of partnership. By Chapters 7 and 8, their bond deepens further as they reflect on these lessons, prepare together for the Spring Gala, and begin working more deliberately as equals. At the gala, a new threat emerges when the mysterious Shadow Paw steals the Golden Citizen of the Year Trophy, introducing a more dangerous and calculating adversary than they have faced before. The theft marks a turning point in the story, shifting Amber and Joseph from personal growth and adjustment into a larger mystery that will test their skills, trust, and determination. Across these eight chapters, the story highlights friendship, resilience, redemption, and the importance of learning from mistakes as one steps bravely into bigger challenges.

What it's like when you try to be a good person among an ocean of typical human stupidity?

Bullied and neglected twins finally leave the only home they have ever known, an orphanage, to embark on a new challenge. Mandatory conscription in a military academy was instituted after the Walker War abruptly ended. Pause? Hiatus? Noone knew. The remaining enemy forces simply quit fighting one day. Now, the humans who were almost eradicated must get stronger in case the enemy returns to finish what they started. This is a story about overcoming the trauma of the past and embracing the strength healing can bring. Their quest for self discovery leads them right into the last place they want to go. There are daily updates to the story which is meant to be a trilogy. Ages 16 and up please as the trauma described is SA. Though the details are not very specific, it my trigger some readers. I am looking to move to another platform since I don't feel my story is getting what it needs here. If approved, you can find this story on Royal Road. https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/167754/feisty-fae