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An adult man from our world is given a second chance at life, only to awaken in the body of an orphan in a world of magic. He quickly discovers that magic is far from a fairy tale. A single spell can break a person’s will, erase memories, or alter the very fabric of reality. Patrik Rosier has no interest in Dumbledore’s ideals or Voldemort’s dreams of immortality. He wants only one thing: freedom. And in a world where power decides the rules, freedom always comes at a price. If he ever wants to peacefully drink a piña colada on a beach, he must first gain enough power to ensure no one can take that freedom away from him. --------------------------------------------------------------- DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/tgdTNZYVKt Join my discord and influence the story - vote on upcoming chapters, share fanfics, and chat with other readers. --------------------------------------------------------------- PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/PatrikWriter The shadows are shifting... If you can't wait to see where the darkness leads, you can find the advanced chapters on PATREON. Support the craft and keep the ink flowing. Your contribution in the Restricted Section directly allows me to dedicate more time to this dark world and bring you deeper, faster updates. --------------------------------------------------------------- DECLARATION: This story is also present on: FFN, Ao3, SpaceBattles, Questionablequesting, ScribbleHub and RoyalRoad --------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I don't own any character other than my OCs.

"Block him." "He's technically still my boss." "Then block him with dignity." The call ended again. And then started again. I let out a sound somewhere between a growl and a sob, then finally answered with the enthusiasm of a snail crawling through salt. "Yes, Mr. Walton?" "Have you changed your mind yet?" I collapsed onto the towel and gazed at the sky as though it might consume me entirely if I pleaded sweetly enough. "Do you ever take a break?" I asked, shielding my eyes with one hand. "You're avoiding the question." "Because it's a dumb question." He exhaled, the sound sharp and irritated even over phone. "It's not a dumb question. It's a business offer." "It's a weird offer-one that I already said no to." There was a brief pause, and I could practically hear him clenching his jaw through the speaker. "You are acting unreasonably." " Unreasonable?" I sat up. "I'm not the one drafting fake girlfriend contracts like it's a normal Tuesday." "Isabella-" "Certainly not, Mr. Walton." I mimicked his tone perfectly. "I told you I'm not doing it. You need to find someone else to play pretend with." SYNOPSIS Isabella Miller thought saying no to her boss’s fake dating offer was the end of the story. But Adrien Walton doesn’t take no—especially not when he’s convinced she’s a gold digger. Suddenly, her student loans are piling up, her father’s vet clinic is on the brink of eviction and her brother is about to be kicked out of college. Coincidence? She thinks not. Adrien Walton is calm, calculating—and he's just pulled every string to corner Isabella into the perfect position. Now she’s stuck choosing between pride and survival. So she agrees to his offer: be his fake girlfriend. No feelings attached. No drama. Just business. Or so she thought. "Conference Room B. Fifteen minutes," he said, passing by without a glance. The folder he pushed across the table landed with a thud. I opened it. The contract. All of it. --- Enemies to lovers? Check. Slow burn? Hmmnyea. Banter so sharp it might file your nails? Yes. Delicious workplace tension? Of course. Tension that could melt steel?Absolutely. Smut?? Wanna find out? Welcome to corporate romance warfare. There’s no escaping this contract.

In a world divided by a vast, uncharted sea, only the Fortunate thrive, while the Unfortunate scrape by in the harsh lands of Hinkon. Tuziku, born into poverty, never imagined his life could change—until a mysterious encounter awakens a terrifying power within him. Labeled an Underdog, he is forced to flee, hunted by ruthless forces from the prosperous Land of Fuyu. Betrayal, blood, and chaos follow him at every step, and survival means embracing the monstrous abilities he never asked for. As Tuziku battles enemies both human and demonic, he discovers that strength comes at a price—and vengeance may be the only path to justice.

Mankind prospered in the modern age, but one day, everything changed. Mana descended onto the world, making a permanent change to society. Alongside it was also the appearance of monsters invading the world from the sky and from below. Gods pitied mankind and bestowed divine bloodlines, creating superhuman people called the Supernals who can fend off the invaders. But not everyone who became a Supernal is suited for the role. Those people are pariahs that don't belong anywhere, especially when there are quotas for each divine bloodline. In a world where society revolves around those with divine bloodlines, Kai is a Supernal with the lowest talent. He doesn't fit with normal people and is too ordinary to mingle with Supernals. He was ostracized for hogging a slot in a divine legacy, and his only family suffered for it. But Kai isn't weak. It's just that nothing could properly check his bloodline. [Primordial Bloodline awakened] [Patron God: Goddess of the Primordial Night] Now, with the bloodline of the final night inside him, he will bring terror to those who wronged him. However, there's one big problem that he hadn't realized. -- Bonus Chapters will depend on your votes: Power Stones, golden tickets, gifts, or even comments and reviews if the mood is great! 200 Power Stones: 1 extra chapter! 100 Golden Tickets: 1 extra chapter! 20 Golden Tickets: 3 extra chapters! 500 Golden Tickets: 5 extra chapters! A Castle: 1 extra chapter! A Spacecraft: 3 extra chapters! A Gachapon: 5 extra chapters! -- I do not own the cover of the book; if you made it and want to take it down, just say so, and I will immediately change it.

--- : A War Beyond Meaning Before Reality had a name. Before even Time dared to move forward— There was only Somewhere. A realm beyond comprehension, vast and alien to all things. In this incomprehensible void, a cosmic war raged between two forces: Existence:NOTHINGNESS and the Unknown. This was no ordinary battle. It defied logic, defied order, defied even the laws of contradiction. Blows were struck not with weapons, but with meanings. Each side, infinite and paradoxical, tore at each other with everything they were. And at its climax, something happened. They broke each other. Both wounded beyond repair, Existence:NOTHINGNESS and the Unknown collapsed. The war paused—not ended, merely delayed. It would return, someday, when the stars were right and the cosmos once again stirred with dread anticipation. Until then… EXIN, the embodiment of Existence:NOTHINGNESS, must recover. He must prepare. Before his wounds drag him into dormancy, before he is lost to timeless sleep—he must arrange something. But what? Even the author does not know yet. And that is why you must keep reading. --- Edited with chatgpt

Being exiled from their old neighborhood, Scott Smith and his mother moved to the town of Sunshine Valley to have a fresh start in their new lives. However, with suspicions rising from Sunshine High and its town, Scott goes on a path to unravel the mysteries behind the residency he will be living in

Update every Monday (might consider more update per week) Discord: https://discord.gg/CFnwCVJBYZ ************************************** They made her a monster when they took away her mother. And now that monster is coming back for them. Thirteen years. That was how long Mỹ Phan had spent in slavery. She had no hope for a better life or a future, and her only lifeline was her mother. That all changed when the facility she was held in was raided by the Black Angel Divisions. Just when she had a sliver of hope in life, her mother was brutally killed by a bandit in front of her eyes. She was rescued and taken in by the man who saved her. It is now 2050, five years after the incident. Mỹ joins the Black Angels Division to become a mercenary in one of the world's largest Private Military Companies, formed after the third World War to combat against rampant crime and piracy around the world. With a simple goal, unwavering resolve, and chaotic unhinged personality, Mỹ "Maple" Phan will turn the underground world upside down, battling against criminal syndicates, pirate overlords, and corporate tyrannies, all to exact her vengeance. ************************************** What to expect : - Modern military, semi-realistic tactical action, John Wick-esque gun-fu - Semi-Dystopian world overrun by pirates, criminals, and greedy corporations - Trauma and emotional maturity - Found family and friends - Wacky, chaotic, and deeply traumatized bisexual anti-hero FMC - Polyamorous relationships with people of all genders (No Harem, all relationships are mutually acknowledged) - NSFW content (sexual content, disturbing topics, depictions of cruelty) - No AI usage in both writing and art (all art pieces used in the novel were commissioned)

A mysterious lake connects three cursed rivers, each offering a temptation with a terrible price. The first hides unknown dangers and monsters beneath its dark waters. The second possesses the power to heal, but every life it saves demands another in exchange. The third glitters with treasures and jewels, luring greedy travelers into the deadly grasp of its sirens, from which no one returns. As the secrets of the rivers unfold, those who dare approach them must face the consequences of their choices, where greed, sacrifice, and survival intertwine in a world ruled by an ancient curse.

A virtual reality game set in the Warhammer Universe, featuring a high degree of freedom and incorporating multiple well-known IPs, has become a viral sensation online. Drawn by its popularity, Datch becomes one of its players. Little does he know, the real game is just beginning—and he has already been transported into the actual Warhammer Universe, becoming its sole player. Guilliman: Datch is an excellent warrior, but he never listens. Every time I give him a mission, he skips it. Trazyn: I’m curious how he manages to break stars into blocks. Tau: For that guy, physics doesn’t exist. Khorne: That bastard built a giant pillar and said he’d use it to defeat me. Nurgle: He kidnapped my children, washed them clean, and the humiliation fills me with grief and anger. Tzeentch: All changes are part of destiny, but that bastard shattered destiny itself. Slaanesh: Actually, I’ve already corrupted Datch, but I don’t dare tell him. Datch: I’ve forgotten the beginning, forgotten the end—anyway, let the warp burn. More info at: https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-only-player-in-warhammer/

If one looked into a mirror, they'd find their reflection staring right back at them. But that wasn't the case for Damon. He woke up one night, only to find another face staring back at him. But that wasn't the worst case. The worst case was finding out you got transmigrated in a trashy third rate novel. Oh, and not to mention, the even trashier body he got transmigrated into. And a reminder, the world was doomed for destruction come a few years. What could possibly go wrong? Right?! ====== "It's like I was the one actually living it. I felt like I was Damon myself." "But that's not possible." "I am not Damon, I am...." "Wait... who am I?" –Damon.

Nightmares don't end. They layer. When reality fractures, the chosen few are pulled into worlds that shouldn't exist—each one a nightmare more twisted than the last. A warrior sacrifices everything to hold back the darkness. A prisoner fights for survival in a world of endless shadow. A girl loses herself piece by piece, becoming something hollow. A weapon walks the world, carrying stolen power it doesn't understand. Every story is connected. Every nightmare runs deeper. As the layers peel back, the truth emerges: some were never meant to wake up. Some were never real to begin with. And the ones pulling the strings have been playing this game far longer than anyone knows. Ash Eyes is a dark fantasy thriller where protagonists change, realities shift, and survival means sacrificing everything—including yourself. Psychological horror • Multiple POVs • Nested narratives • Nothing is what it seems • this also has graphic violence and body horror • psychological Trauma and identity loss • dark fantasy themes • character death and transformation

"What are you willing to do to achieve something? How serious are you about achieving your goals?" This was the question that Loki and the other people who came to the Four Directions sect to earn their freedom were asked on their first day in the sect. For Loki, this question was easy for him to answer because he was reborn as a slave in this world and had already defied the will of his slave master in order to join the Four Directions sect. He had braved danger and suffering to reach the Four Directions sect. So he knew what it meant to be desperate and was willing to do whatever was required of him to achieve his goal. In the world of the blessed heaven realm, there is no such thing as human rights, and freedom is a luxury that very few people have. It is said that everyone is a slave to someone. The only difference is how strong their master is. So he, just like everyone else, is under the control of someone above them. But he doesn't want to remain a slave forever. He aspires to greatness, immortality, and freedom. He wants to acquire enough power to gain control of his fate. He also wants to rise to the top of the world and be the one to control others. He even wants to gain power and control over death. In order to achieve this, he is willing to do anything. This is his answer to the question of what he is willing to do to achieve his goals. His answer to this question was why he awakened the Fenrir metac. This is a metac that can help him achieve his goals by granting him the ability to find prey, hunt prey, and devour them to strengthen himself. With the Fenrir metac, he will transform from a prey into a predator. He will even have the chance to rise to the top of the food chain and become the strongest predator. That is to be his purpose in life, and with great luck and perseverance, he might achieve it. Golden Tickets/Power Stones: Bonus Chapters 1. 100/500: 1st Bonus Chapter. 2. 200/1,000: 2nd Bonus Chapter. 3. 300/1,500: 3rd Bonus Chapter. 4. 400/2,000: 4th Bonus Chapter. 5. 500/3,000: 5th Bonus Chapter. Discord: https://discord.gg/wA7n2M23Aw

An average guy dies a hilariously stupid death. God laughs. As a reward, he’s reborn in the Harry Potter universe as a long-lost Peverell. Magic? Check. Memories? Check. Overpowered? Oh, absolutely. What could possibly go wrong? Also published on Royal Road by the same author(GrimMM). Also published on wattpad by the same author(@GrimM_Author).

Viola was once the pride of her pack, destined to rise above everyone on the day she received her wolf. Instead, that day marked her fall. She had been the villain in countless stories, untouchable and adored by the Alpha heir, until the night her wolf was supposed to awaken, and fate played its cruelest joke. She fell to the lowest rank in her pack, rejected by her sworn mate. Stripped of status, strength, and even her wolf, she was forced to live a life worse than that of an omega. Imprisoned and alone, Viola’s only hope of escape lay in finding her wolf, or her fated mate. Only, a dark past kept her powers dormant… and her fated mate didn’t want her. Sebastian Kade is powerful, ruthless, and chained to a past he refuses to release. Viola Linden does not belong in his world, and he wants her gone. Fate, however, disagrees. This fragile, stubborn girl refuses to leave his orbit. He does not believe in love. He does not want her. He has already lost too much. An Alpha who swore off weakness, hardened by loss and haunted by a prophecy that feels more like a curse, Sebastian is certain he will never allow another woman into his life. But the Moon Goddess is rarely kind. Viola carries something ancient within her, something dangerous, something powerful enough to defy him. Hate twists into desire. Desire ignites into fierce passion. And passion threatens to become love. But when Sebastian discovers what Viola truly carries within her, will it save him… or destroy everything he’s built? ~~~ WARNING: MATURE CONTENT! #Slow burn #Spicy #Morally Gray ML #Adventure #Angst Discord server: https://discord.gg/VMM9DXw3yP

The Horcrux in his scar was destroyed but the remnants persisted — memories slowly morphing his psyche and transforming him into a perfect mix of Harry and Tom. Fast forward a few years and Harry Potter had it all. With power beyond measure at his fingertips, he was going to use it to get everything he wanted, restoring the legendary Potter clan along the way. Harry/Multi. Lemons.

Once a feared hitman of the S.A.O., Hikaru vanished from the underworld, abandoning bloodshed for a quiet, anonymous life. That fragile peace shatters when assassins across the city begin to die—active agents, informants, and even those long retired. An unknown organization is systematically erasing the S.A.O., leaving no survivors behind. When Hikaru’s past is exposed, he becomes a target once more. Hunted by killers he cannot identify and cut off from the truth, he is forced back into a world he swore never to return to. To survive, Hikaru must uncover who is behind the purge—and why they are determined to wipe out every trace of the S.A.O.—before he and those close to him are next.

Aelius, a powerful mage, returns to Fairy Tail after four years on a century quest. With walls of isolation built around him, can the guild break through? Even if he believes himself to be the opposite of everything they stand for? The character's powers are based on Nurgle from 40k, so plagues and poxes, that's all you really need to know. Other than there are a few other OC's from 40k in this. Even for those who don't know about 40k it gets explained as you read, so you don't need prior knowledge

Mass Release ALERT!!!!!!! 5 CHAPTERS {PURCHASE PRIVILEGE} ATTENTION READERS: This is a pure Kingdom Building and Political Strategy novel. There is no heavy romance (Only a Flirtatious Queen who goes for whatever man piques her interest!), no face-slapping romantic drama, more thriller and Action, gore and unfiltered bloody and sexy scenes and no domineering male lead coming to the rescue- just multiple partners, each with an agenda. Lina closed her eyes. Outside, lightning flashed across the sky as an old song began playing on the small radio beside her bed. It was one from the early days of her marriage. "You said forever, and forever slipped away..." A weak laugh escaped her lips. It sounded small and broken. "Forever was never meant for me," she whispered to the empty room. A sharp pain suddenly tore through her chest. Lina closed her eyes as the rain grew louder against the glass. If I had another chance, I would do everything differently. I would choose love for myself harder and work for my own wealth. I would always choose me first. Then everything went black. Dropped into a gritty, hyper-realistic medieval fantasy world, she is given a crown and a single mandate: Bring the entire continent to its knees. But there is a catch. The world is unforgiving, the rebellious nobles are cutthroat, and the Church holds an absolute grip on the masses. Lina has no magical cheat codes or system windows. All she has is her mind and a guardian angel who only gives when he takes. If she is assassinated, she loops back to day one. If her economy collapses, she loops back to day one. If she loses a war, she loops back to day one. To build an empire that lasts, Lina must endure thousands of years of trial, error, betrayal, and death. Watch a modern-day housewife build an empire brick by brick, weaponise economics, outmaneuver brilliant political masterminds, and wage total war across a thousand-year timeline. PS: Kindly leave comments, reviews, and vote. It can be power stones, golden tickets or even gifts. A small appreciation goes a long way, and I promise to update earnestly. Love, Your writer....

"Battling young masters for some treasures in mysterious caves? No, thank you. What's so special about a ring containing an old sage's trapped soul? I'll just toss it away. Becoming a direct disciple of some big expert with many enemies? Count me out. I'll flip the bird to the pointless struggle in prestigious sects that only attract calamity. What I have here, this opportunity I've seized, is plenty for me. I'll choose safe and steady methods of progress, even if they're slow. After all, I'm just a simple farmer seeking peace through cultivation. I'll rely on myself to pave the way." - Aksai Everwood (Chapter 7) ============ Aksai Everwood was a terminally ill man in his past life who signed up for one last experiment and accidentally made history by merging his mind with an artificial super intelligence. Instead of dying, he woke up in another world with a new name, new body, and a magical farm. But this isn’t your average pastoral paradise. Spirit farming here means dealing with dangerous cultivation, chaotic realms, and the occasional reality-bending headache. Armed with neural tech, an enchanted farm that grows mystical resources, and the ability to travel between worlds, Aksai skips the usual sect life to blaze his own trail. From druidic powers to martial arts and body cultivation, he’s on a path to conquer many realms. ============ Additional Tags: #druid #bloodlines #Martialarts #worldhopping #artificialintelligence #coldmc #battlenovel #calculatingmc #villain #farming #spiritcultivation #mindcultivation #bodycultivation #worldhopping #rpgelements #low-keymc #sliceoflife #nonarrogantmc

“That mark on your neck..” he began “No one, must know about the bond between us.” Adina looked at him, startled. “W-what?” “You will cover your neck everyday. You will live as you have and you will never speak of what happened yesterday. I will never acknowledge you as my mate. Never.” Her eyes glistened with unshed tears. “Why? Why did you mark me if you didn’t want me?” “If I had a choice, I wouldn’t even look at you.” He stepped closer, the cold in his eyes crueler than anything she’d ever seen. “Do you really think I’d choose you? A murderer?” His lip curled. “You killed your Alpha’s heir. Do you think anyone would want that as a mate?” ~~~~~ Framed for killing her Alpha’s pup. Adina is stripped off her title, and sold as a slave. Adina was once Luna of her pack, now she’s chained and sent to the most feared ruler in the realm. Thorne Vargan Rhukor, the cursed Lycan King. A beast whispered about in nightmares. A killer who murdered his own mate and fed her remains to vultures. But when their eyes meet, everything changes. A forgotten bond ignites. A prophecy stirs. And the King who vowed to never love again… wants her. In a world of beasts, bargains, and betrayal… how much is a soul really worth?