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Zekai is twenty-two and has already decided that life is meaningless. He has no job, no ambition, and no interest in the future. While others chase purpose, he watches from the sidelines, convinced that the world runs on illusions people are too afraid to question. Then his grandfather dies during a circus performance. The death is ruled an accident. The silence afterward is not. Something is left behind—something old, something deliberate. From that moment, Zekai begins to notice what others cannot: patterns beneath coincidence, intent behind tragedy, and a presence that seems amused by his existence. The city changes around him. Crimes grow stranger. People disappear without explanation. Whispers spread of a figure who appears in moments of fear—part savior, part nightmare. Zekai does not seek to become anything. He only reacts. Yet the more he intervenes, the more the world pushes back. Every choice carries consequences he cannot escape. Every step forward reveals another layer of truth he was never meant to see. Some paths offer power. Some demand sacrifice. Some do not allow turning back. As Zekai is pulled deeper into a hidden side of the city—where justice, guilt, desire, and fate collide—he is forced to confront a question no one can answer for him: Is freedom something you choose… or something taken from you the moment you play along? Because this story is not about destiny fulfilled. It is about what remains when the final number is reached— 22.

After his crushing defeat at the hands of Ichigo Kurosaki and Kisuke Urahara, and instead of being imprisoned eternally in Muken, Sōsuke Aizen finds himself reborn in the body of an orphaned child in the Hidden Leaf Village, Konoha. Aizen gradually regains his memories and unbreakable will during the same era that witnessed the rise of the Yellow Flash of Konoha, Minato Namikaze. While everyone else races to become Hokage, Aizen views the position as a small cage unworthy of his ambition. With an intellect that surpasses even Konoha’s greatest prodigies, he begins studying the arts of sealing (Fūinjutsu) and illusion techniques (Genjutsu), transforming Kyōka Suigetsu from a Zanpakutō into a terrifying visual or mental technique. His goal is not to destroy Konoha, but to reshape the world he sees as “distorted,” just as he once attempted to do within the Soul Society.

In 15th-century Japan, a quiet village boy named Hiroto awakens a forbidden power called the Shadowforge, the ability to create living weapons from his own shadow. When a mysterious warlord sends shadow soldiers to capture him, Hiroto’s village is destroyed and he is forced to flee. Hunted as a demon, Hiroto travels across a war-torn Japan with unlikely allies, a cursed ronin and a noble girl with spirit powers. As he grows stronger, he uncovers the truth about the lost Ten Shadow Clans, the prophecy of the Vanished Era, and why his power could either save Japan… or plunge it into darkness. To survive, Hiroto must rise from a powerless fugitive to the strongest warrior of his age before the Shadowforge consumes him completely. Join my Discord Server: https://discord.gg/MbCECf6Y6

Their wolves know the truth. Their hearts feel it. Their minds refuse to believe it. Eric believes he’s cursed, his wolf buried so deep it barely exists. Sera believes she’s human, her wolf dormant to protect her life. He doesn’t know she’s his mate. She thinks he is an insane pervert. But the pull between them is undeniable—dangerous, burning, wrong… and yet impossibly right. When Eric is forced to mate the girl born on the night of the Blood Moon to break his curse, he shatters the fragile bond neither of them understands. And losing Sera almost destroys him. Now their wolves stir in the dark, desperate to reunite. If they awaken, they’ll find each other. If they don’t… they’ll lose the only love fate ever intended for them. From the author who brought you: 1. The Vampire's Luna 2. Undressed by his Arrogance 3. Defying the Rogue Alpha

Embark on the journey with classical fairy tale characters such as: Red Hood, Snow white and Sinbad and more, into a dark and grim fantasy setting of Lillie's fairy tale, a land where hope is ever-dwindling and it's up to the the un-easy retinue to fix the land before the Evil Witch completely destroy it

Thanks to a contract she selflessly made, she made her dear boy watch as she shattered into numerous pieces, and he had just gotten to see her. Didn't even mind, made herself at home and two minutes in, goes out in a bang right before her son's face. Now let's drive that knife in, the shocked boy woke up to see her face once more, but she sounds funny... hmm, might it be a naughty someone who did a naughty something? Also, what's up with the place? but eh... he's got powers and I'm sure the answers are gone come flowing in, won't they? Let's see what goodies _____ proxy will bring See you on the other side, brave soldier. Signing out, Pixi3s(⁠╯⁠°⁠□⁠°⁠）⁠╯⁠︵⁠ ⁠┻⁠━⁠┻ Boom!

[Updates resume March. Due to exams] [This book contains, explicit and mature scenes—no r*pe. Not advised for viewers under 18, protect thy purity] Lance Dixon is drowning in a debt that isn’t his. His parents’ financial mistakes have fallen entirely onto him, and his life has collapsed into a constant struggle to stay afloat. He has never denied what he is. Lance is a masochist, and most people he’s dated couldn’t handle that truth. Every relationship ended the same way, leaving him with needs no one was willing to meet. Everything shifts on a night he drinks too much and ends up venting to a stranger. In a mix of frustration and alcohol, Lance jokes that he’d sell himself to anyone willing to pay off his debt. The stranger, Ansel Lowell, doesn’t brush it off. He asks how much. And when Lance tells him, Ansel offers a deal: three months living under his terms, in exchange for clearing the debt completely. The deal is straightforward and seems almost like relief. But as the days pass, the dynamic between them deepens in ways neither expected. What began as a simple exchange grows into a connection that is far more consuming, and far more dangerous, than either of them intended. [Excerpt] Lance meant to pull away when Ansel stepped closer, but his body didn’t move. Ansel’s hand hovered near his jaw, just close enough to make Lance’s breath catch. “Do you understand what you agreed to?” Ansel asked quietly. Lance swallowed. “You’re paying off my debt. I stay with you for three months. That’s it.” A hint of a smile tugged at Ansel’s mouth, which made him more dangerous because of it. “No, Lance. That’s the surface of it. I want you to hear the truth.” Lance’s pulse stumbled. Ansel leaned in just enough that Lance could feel the warmth of his breath. “I’m going to take up space in your life. I’m going to have you when I want you. I’m going to learn every weakness you try to hide, and I will use them. I will claim you, piece by piece, until you can’t tell where your choices end and mine begin.” Lance exhaled shakily. “Do you worst Mr. Lowell, I can handle it.”

Li Yao wakes up in the world of Naruto, in the village of Konoha during the era of the future Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. His goal is clear: to change the destiny of the ninja world and save Minato. But everything changes on his very first day, when Minato reports him to the Anbu, suspecting him as a spy. From saving Konoha to destroying the Hidden Leaf, Li Yao’s journey has just begun. A Naruto fanfic full of transmigration, reincarnation, Ninja Academy life, dark secrets, and epic battles. Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Kira1997

[R18 WARNING: This novel contains mature content including explicit sexual situations, non-consensual acts, graphic violence, torture, psychological trauma, and dark themes. Reader discretion is strongly advised.] "They discarded me like trash. They should have incinerated the body." Kaelyn Hayes was born into a world of mana and monsters, but his life was defined by suffering. The scion of a broken bloodline, he was captured by the ruthless Whitmore family and spent five years as a lab rat—a plaything for the cruel heir, Morgan. Branded with a slave mark and tortured to the brink of death, Kael was eventually tossed into a dump yard to rot. But death was only the beginning. Reborn in the darkness, Kael awakens the [Devourer System]. It grants him a terrifying power: the ability to consume the mana, skills, and very essence of his enemies. In a world where strength is law, Kael isn't interested in being a hero. He is done being a victim. Now, he has escaped his cage, but he is far from safe. To destroy the B-Rank Warlock who branded him, Kael must infiltrate the elite Silverwood Academy and hide his true nature. He will wear the mask of a broken boy, seduce the daughter of his enemy, and manipulate the innocent to get close to the guilty. From the shadows, he will rise. From F-Rank to Godhood, he will carve a path of blood and betrayal through the galaxy. They wanted a savior. They created a Devourer. What to expect: Villain Protagonist: Cunning, manipulative, and ruthless. System & LitRPG Elements: Levels, Skills, and Ranking progression. Devouring Mechanic: The MC grows by consuming his enemies and stealing their powers. Dark Romance: Manipulative relationships, harems, and R18 content. Revenge Plot: A slow-burn journey from the bottom to the absolute top. "Mercy is for the weak. I am what the strong fear." Tags: Villain MC, Dark, R18, System, Cultivation, Revenge, Anti-Hero, Superpowers, Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Harem (Slow Build), Explicit Content, Psychological Trauma, Blood and Gore, Mature Themes

The novel was written and conceptualized by me, but it has been translated into English using AI. This is rather embarrassing for me; however, I hope readers will kindly continue reading. After all, aside from the translation, the AI has not contributed anything else to the story or the work itself.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: 18+ Only. Heavy Smuts, knotting, possessive themes, and dub-con.] “I knotted you thrice today, little liar. Tell me… is the game still worth it?” In the pro leagues, Omegas aren't allowed to play. But Kayden Vale entered the hockey world anyway, pretending to be an Alpha. Living on suppressants, he has one goal: Win the Cup. But he also has one massive problem: Rhys Calder. Rhys Calder is the Alpha Captain of the Nothern Avalanche. He hates Kayden for being "too pretty" for the ice. The world sees them as two Alphas always at each other’s throats, but they don’t see what happens when the lights go out. Behind locked doors, their hate turns into a different kind of heat. It was supposed to be simple: Teammates on ice, fuck buddies in the bedroom. No feelings. No strings attached. Rhys thought he was with a cocky Alpha. Then he found out the truth. Instead of turning Kayden in, he claimed him. What started as a physical release has twisted into dark obsession. Enemies to rivals-with-benefits to something far more dangerous: love. What happens when the world discovers their forbidden secret? #BL #Omegaverse #SportsRomance #RivalsToLovers #SecretIdentity #PossessiveAlpha #Smut #Hockey #ForcedProximity #EnemiesWithBenefits#Mpreg#Erotica

Power runs in blood - and blood always demands payment. Aya rules the North Kingdom with an ancient power that could end her bloodline forever. When Killan, the Southern King, seeks alliance through marriage, politics turn dangerous and desire becomes a liability. What begins as political maneuvering soon becomes something far more volatile. Drawn together by necessity, respect, and a growing attraction neither expected, Aya and Killan must navigate court intrigue, ancient rivalries, and the heavy cost of duty. As old wounds resurface and war looms on every border, the choices they make will determine not only the fate of their kingdoms—but the price of their hearts. Echoes of Ice and Iron is a story of power and inheritance, of love tested by obligation, and of sacrifices demanded by crowns forged in blood and history.

After traveling the cosmos for many eons, this being grew bored. It takes the body of a child in hopes to grow and learn emotions and what it means to be human. Along its journey it meets many special individuals, expiriences many mystical events and even meets it past cosmic brethrin. Will he learn human emotion? Or will he return to his original power and consume all?

One night of passion. One secret that could destroy her life. Isabella Cruzeiro never expected to wake up carrying the child of Cassian Vieri, the ruthless Alpha everyone fears. Now she’s caught in a world of danger, obsession, and forbidden desire and the man who claims her isn’t willing to let go. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and one wrong step could cost her everything. Will Isabella survive the darkness… or surrender to the devil’s heir?

In the soaring, magic-infused world of Eldoria, the reincarnated soul of Lierelle finds herself reborn into a life of high fantasy. Though her memories of the modern world are a hazy, tantalizing blur, she retains flashes of knowledge—scientific, cultural, and philosophical—that give her an uncanny edge over her peers. These fragments of a forgotten past are her secret weapon in a world rife with ancient powers and hidden dangers. But Lierelle's most potent memory is a simple truth of her heart: she is a lesbian. Her desire is focused entirely on the one person in Eldoria who defies all known rules of nature: Amara. Amara is a breathtaking, impossible being—a hybrid of Dark Elf and Dryad. Dark Elves are beings of subterranean shadow and ruthless intellect, while Dryads are creatures of sunlit forest and primal magic. This union is considered an abomination, a biological impossibility that threatens the fragile political and magical balance of the world. Amara is not supposed to exist, and her very presence is a secret that could ignite an interspecies war. As Lierelle navigates courtly intrigue, burgeoning magical powers, and the ever-present threat. She is driven by a singular, dangerous goal: to protect Amara and win her love. Defying powerful factions who want Amara destroyed, and perhaps even unraveling the foundational laws of magic that govern Eldoria itself.

Bai Yu transmigrated to the Pokémon world and inherited a gym left behind by an old man in Unova. Despite being known as the weakest gym, Bai Yu incorporated all the tactics he used in his previous life. "Little Gary? Your Pokémon are strong, but my Spikes are even stronger!" "..." "Mr. Bai Yu, many people believe that battling brings joy, and battling you only brings pain. What are your thoughts on this..." "No! I see everyone seems quite happy." " Isn't that what Pokémon battles are all about?" (Characters from the storyline, including special episodes, anime, and some plot changes)

Reborn into the dangerous Marvel Cinematic Universe, thankfully I also have a cheat system that allows me to extract various skills from anime and manga. "Golden Great Evolution Technique" "From: A Certain Magical Index" "Description: Magic that alters reality according to one's own will" From this day forward, no snapping fingers is allowed in the entire universe!!! It's a translation...

I just want to be a human, is that so hard?" Aoki transmigrated to the world of Demon Slayer, obtained a system, and diligently grinded his "profession" level. Suddenly, Muzan came knocking on his door, forcing him to become a demon. From then on, he had two more goals. First, to eat the scumbag boss; second, to find a way to become human again while retaining his demon powers.

The rumors say she jumped. The truth says she was pushed. ​Annie Combs is back in LakeVille, but she isn’t the same girl who left in the back of a cab three years ago. Haunted by the loss of her mother and gaps in her memory that feel like physical wounds, she finds herself the target of a town that hasn't forgotten her "scandal." ​But Annie isn't alone this time. Ethan Hawthorne, the boy who watched her grow up through a pane of glass, has stepped out of the shadows and into her life. In a world of hired bullies and family lies, Ethan is the only thing Annie can trust. ​As the secrets of the past begin to bleed into the present, Annie must decide if she’s brave enough to find the evidence of what really happened that night- and if she's strong enough to survive the answer. *Trigger Warning* *suicide, death, murder, assault, and bullying*

Seventeen-year-old Yuki has always lived a quiet, struggling life—working part-time jobs just to survive and pay off medical expenses for his mother. Everything changes the day he unexpectedly meets Yoshiro Monotagari, the 25-year-old CEO of the powerful Monotagari Group of Companies. Yoshiro freezes the moment he sees him. Because Yuki looks exactly like his younger brother… the brother who disappeared years ago. Driven by unresolved grief and unfinished business within his family, Yoshiro makes a shocking proposal: Yuki must pretend to be his long-lost brother. At first, Yuki refuses. He doesn’t want to live someone else’s life. But when financial problems push him to the edge, he reluctantly accepts. What starts as a simple agreement slowly becomes complicated— because the Monotagari family hides secrets. The company has enemies, and Yuki might not be pretending as much as he thinks.