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Synopsis for "Gu Reborn In a world where immortality is carved from the corpses of the weak and the cunning, gu insects—mystical creatures born of heaven and earth—grant power to those ruthless enough to tame them. Once, he was the Demon Sovereign, master of countless forbidden gu paths, wielder of the legendary Spring Autumn Cicada that allowed him to turn back the wheel of time itself. He stood at the threshold of eternal life, only to be betrayed by every ally, ambushed by every sect, and torn apart in a cataclysmic war that scattered his soul across the ages. Now, five hundred years later, a fragment of that indomitable will awakens inside the broken body of Lin Xuan—a nameless orphan, low-grade aptitude, destined to die forgotten in the Whispering Bamboo Forest. He opens his eyes once more. This time, there will be no misplaced trust. No unnecessary mercy. No grand declarations of destiny. Only cold calculation, endless schemes, and the unyielding pursuit of absolute power. With each refined gu, each broken enemy, each stolen opportunity, he rebuilds what was lost—stronger, darker, more terrifying than before. The righteous path fears him. The demonic path envies him. The heavens themselves will learn to dread the return of the one who refuses to die. In this cruel cultivation world where talent means nothing and survival means everything… He was born again not to redeem the world, but to devour it. Gu Reborn. The path to immortality begins with betrayal—and ends with supremacy.

Seventeen-year-old James was just another player grinding levels in his favorite MMORPG—until a mysterious glitch tore him through the screen and dropped him into the game itself. He awakens in Laconia, a dangerous fantasy world where monsters roam freely, dungeons devour the unprepared, and death is never far away. With nothing but his clothes, his phone, and an unbreakable will to survive, James discovers a powerful System watching his every step—tracking quests, skills, levels, loot, and the choices that will shape his fate. Forced to adapt quickly, James completes his first trials and faces a life-defining decision: Mage, Knight, or Archer. Choosing the path of magic, he begins a perilous journey toward Tarte’los Academy, where mastery of the arcane may be his only chance at survival. From haunted forests and cursed swamps to ancient ruins and shadow-infested fortresses, James fights deadly creatures, solves lethal puzzles, and forges fragile alliances. Yet as his power grows, so does the threat lurking in the dark—the Shadow Mages, a sinister force seeking to claim Laconia for themselves. Every level gained brings James closer to mastering his abilities—and closer to the truth. To escape this world, he must first survive it. Level up. Master your magic. Face the shadows. The path home begins where the game ends.

[Updates; 4+ Chapters, Every Wednesday or Thursday] Aoshima is the kind of city that looks flawless from a distance-glass towers, perfect schools, and a future so bright it practically blinds you. But once the sun goes down, the city enforces a curfew with near-military seriousness... because nightfall doesn't just bring darkness. It brings instability. Takumi Kisaragi is a teenager with a stubborn streak and a missing piece in his life that refuses to stay buried: his father vanished, and the official story never felt finished. When a strange encounter cracks open the "safe" version of Aoshima, Takumi is pulled into a hidden layer of reality-one where Ghouls aren't myths, but phenomena that wear masks like warnings and move through the city's distortions like they own it.

When Im-Sei-Na — Seina to those who grow close to her — moves to a small town during her final year of high school, she believes the change will be nothing more than a fresh start. She soon realizes, however, that time in this town refuses to move forward. The week repeats endlessly. The same seven days. Always from the beginning. But the time loop is far from harmless. People can die — and when they do, they do not return. Their bodies vanish without a trace, while the memories of their existence remain, heavy and impossible to ignore. On the seventh day of yet another cycle, Seina witnesses the death of a silver-haired girl. Moments before time resets, she watches the girl’s presence fade along with everything else that belonged to that day. The next morning, the world returns to normal. The week begins again. But at school, Seina collides with someone who should not be there. The silver-haired girl is alive. With no answers, no explanations, and trapped inside a cycle that refuses to end, Seina is drawn into a mystery where time hides too many secrets — and where uncovering the truth may mean breaking the loop… or disappearing along with it.

In the wake of the bloody skirmishes between the Planetary Defense Forces (PDF) and the Traitor Guard, the war-torn surface of the Hive World is littered with the "expended" assets of the God-Emperor. While others see only corpses and ruin, Kian Voss, a scavenger blessed with the "Scavenge-Strike-Extract" System, sees a golden opportunity to strip the land bare. A discarded Lasgun from a fallen guardsman? Claimed. It’s loaded with Mark III Overcharge Packs. A set of scorched Carapace Armor? Stripped. That’s Grade-4 reinforced plate. The Bolt Pistol of a dead Commissar? Emperor's Mercy! It’s chambered with Grade-5 Kraken Penetrators! A wrecked Leman Russ Battle Tank? Pry open the hull—he’s just salvaged a Master-crafted Archaeotech Power Cell! Everything goes back to his Underhive Sanctum. By trading with hive-gang syndicates and black-market contacts, Kian exchanges his loot for construction materials to fortify his base. From his hidden workshop, he manufactures Artificer-pattern Stubbers and High-output Power Cells. Clad in his own customized Power Armor, Kian Voss spearheads the assault against the heretic. His goal? To farm enough "Favor of the Emperor" to eventually ascend to the foot of the Golden Throne itself!

Yoru crossed over into a world where countless anime universes were fused together. He came equipped with the standard protagonist starter pack: both parents deceased, and the only name left on the family registry. Just as he thought he could settle in and enjoy a peaceful, slice-of-life existence, he discovered that this seemingly normal world was harboring evil spirits. And among his classmates, there was even a girl named Yotsuya Miko? The bad news: The dangers in this "slice-of-life" world are piling up fast. The good news: He isn't exactly a normal human being either. Evil spirits and monsters? I’m just going to start eating them raw! The Exorcist with the "Abstract" Physique, move out!

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?

Her blood was liquid gold. The moment it hit the basin, the scent slammed into Prince Dexmon like a charging bull. A primal urge to mate and mark her surged through him, right there on the ceremonial floor. His wolf howled in his mind. Aegon: Mate her. Mate her again. Mark her. In that order. Dexmon: Absolutely the fuck not. It took every ounce of control he possessed to hold back. Meanwhile, she stood there, calm, oblivious to him coming apart at the seams. The Moon Goddess, it seemed, truly had a twisted sense of humor. ✦✦✦ Chained in silver and hunted, Serena collapses into the arms of the Alpha Prince of Drakenfell. Mine. Mate. But a year in silver chains left her wolf silent. She has no idea what she is to him. He is betrothed to the daughter of the man who kept her in chains. So he stays silent and watches her become the most dangerous temptation in the realm. They think she is an omega runt he dragged home out of pity. That she needs protection. She is neither. "Your concern is noted. Unnecessary. Polite, though." Dragons bow to her. A mark burns on her arm. Ancient power answers her call. Oh, and she's the woman his soul has reached for across lifetimes. But then another tries to claim her. The obsession is mutual. Fighting over her is one thing. Hunting her is another. Love triangles don't usually involve mass murder. When the same dark forces that destroyed her pack rise again, Serena refuses to let history repeat. Not in this life. ✦✦✦ Content Warning: This novel contains dark themes, dubious consent, abuse, smut, explicit scenes, and morally gray characters. Reader discretion advised. Tags: love triangle, spicy, war, royal family, betrayal, matebond, shifter, queen, underestimated, hidden powers

Please check out my new book! https://www.webnovel.com/book/34709131300072805 I Just Wanted to Teach Cultivation, But Goddesses Keep Coming! Thank you! Notice to Readers This is a NETORI novel—where the protagonist does the stealing, not the crying. If you’re here for NTR (netorare) tears, you’re in the wrong place. Thanks for reading! Update Schedule Daily Updates: Two chapters per day Power Stone Ranking Goals Top 100: Additional 1 chapter (release weekend) Top 50: Additional 2 chapters (release weekend) Top 25: Additional 3 chapters (release weekend) Top 10: Additional 4 chapters (release weekend) Top 1: Additional 5 chapters (release weekend) Please note that any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, real world events, or locales is purely coincidental and unintentional. The characters, places, and incidents portrayed in this work of fiction are products of the author's imagination. Discord: https://discord.gg/mXMRjzF I used AI-generated images for my characters. If any of them resemble known female characters from anime or fiction, please contact me privately on Discord and I'll replace said images. No copyright infringement is intended. Thank you!

[Warning ⚠️: Lemons] Introduction: The sweet, mysterious MILF living in the big, old house next door is hiding some very dark and dirty secrets. Sometimes, the worst nightmares are the ones living right under your nose... #Explicit sexual content #Taboo & Non-consensual relationships #Use of strong and explicit language #Possible triggers #Dark fantasy #Body modification #Voyeurism This story is rated 18+ and contains explicit sexual content.

A reincarnated man harbors a twisted ambition: he longs for a grand, cinematic death before the eyes of the world, seeking to leave behind a grief-stricken memory that never heals. Yet, a singular obstacle thwarts his desire—his own overwhelming, god-like power. He possesses the devastating strength of Alfia in a male form, but without the debilitating illness that once crippled her. Coupled with the "Liaris Freese" skill, which drives his growth to ever-escalating heights, he has become an invincible monster. No matter how much he yearns for his end, death remains perpetually out of reach.

[3+ NEW CHAPTERS DAILY] Fifty years ago, the world ended. The Awakening unleashed nightmare creatures that devoured civilization, leaving humanity to cower behind the walls of seven isolated cities. In Bastion, survival means scavenging the ruins beyond the barriers—and never asking what waits in the dark. Kael Thorne has spent his life scraping by in the Lower City, stealing from the dead to keep his sister alive. But when Lyra falls ill with a strange wasting sickness that no physician can explain, Kael discovers something impossible: he can see the threads of fate itself. Golden threads bind people together. Red threads warn of impending death. And black threads... black threads reveal a corruption spreading through the city like a plague. His gift comes with a terrible price. Every thread he cuts to change someone's fate burns away months—sometimes years—of his own life. As the barriers that protect Bastion begin to fail and the nightmares grow bolder, Kael must decide how much of himself he's willing to sacrifice. Because some threads were never meant to be cut. And some fates are hungry.

Don’t touch me,” she whispered, even as her body leaned closer. His fingers skimmed her waist, slow and deliberate. “You already crossed that line the moment you trusted me.” Helen Vance is untouchable, wealthy, ruthless, and emotionally closed off after a lifetime of betrayal. Love is a weakness she buried long ago. Derick Ashford was supposed to be a mistake. A clash of tempers. A man she destroyed with a single decision. But one deadly night binds them in silence, guilt, and desire, and the deeper Helen falls, the closer she gets to discovering that the man who knows her body best is hiding the most dangerous truth of all. In a world of lies, power, and bloodstained secrets, love may be the only thing that ruins them both.

In an interview after the Saffron City incident, Damian calmly denies “beating Champions into the hospital” and calls Cynthia’s “abduction” a love story—then casually reveals she’s pregnant and not returning as Sinnoh’s Champion. World Setting: A fusion of the games, anime, and Adventures manga. Giovanni’s characterization draws from both the games and the Adventures manga. For exclusive access to advance chapters and more, visit the author's Patreon page at patreon.com/PokemonStoryWeaver

Disclaimer!!! it contains mature and dark content. And a morally grey main character. Viewer's discretion advised ‼️ You ever punch a stranger and wake up the next morning to realize he’s your new boss? Yeah. That happened. I should’ve known the night I drank and went after that jerk, the universe was about to ruin my life in style. He didn’t even flinch. Just caught my fist midair, dragged me into a private room, and told me he could destroy me… or make me beg. Guess which one he chose. His name’s Cassian Wolfe. Ex-convict. Billionaire. Walking felony in a three-piece suit. And apparently... my new Boss. Now he owns my paycheck, my body, and every goddamn thought in my head. He calls me his pet, smirks like the devil knows a secret I’m too weak to resist, and every time he touches me, I forget why I ever said no. It’s sick, really. He humiliates me, ruins me, makes me crawl, and I let him. well because I have no damn choice... or maybe I just really like it.

FATED TO HIS DARKNESS "Are you trying to gain my attention?" he asked, a note of cynicism and gave her his devilish smile. ______________________________________________ "You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how... In a world where vampires and witches secretly coexist with humans, there lived a fragile and timid vampire named Aliena. Her life took a tragic turn when her mother left her, leaving her in the care of her cruel stepfamily, the Anwars, who despised her for being different. Aliena was not like other vampires. She possessed no remarkable abilities or strengths, often the target of her stepsisters' mockery and mistreatment. Forced to live in secrecy among humans in the Mundane universe, her life was a never-ending nightmare. But destiny had different plans for Aliena. The vampire kingdom of Nacrifa, in the mysterious realm known as the Dark Universe, was on the brink of war. The current king, summoned all vampires in the Mundane universe back. Upon her arrival in Nacrifa, Aliena was introduced to a world of darkness, magic, and intrigue. The royal court was a complex web of vampire politics, where alliances were fragile, and betrayals were commonplace. Amidst the chaos, Aliena found herself inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic Crown Prince, Sebastian. He was not a pure vampire but a rare hybrid, born of both vampire and witch bloodlines, and carried an air of mystery and danger. As Sebastian and Aliena spent more time together, their connection deepened, and a forbidden romance blossomed. But the path to their love was not smooth, as both their worlds were threatened by external forces. Dark creatures and powerful adversaries sought to tear apart the kingdom of Nacrifa, and Aliena discovered her unique abilities could be the key to victory. Yet, the mysteries didn't end there. The Crown Prince harbored a hidden identity that even his closest confidants were unaware of. Secrets from the past began to unravel, and their intertwined destinies became entangled in a tapestry of love, magic, and danger. As the war loomed over Nacrifa, Aliena had to find the strength within herself to rise above her weaknesses and embrace her true self. In a world where strength came in many forms, she had to prove that even the weakest vampire had a role to play in the kingdom's survival.

A white flash named the Whiteout sweeps across the modern world, granting every person supernatural abilities. When someone Jack Marwood loves is brutally murdered before his eyes, he recognizes the killer. Swearing revenge, Jack sets out on a journey to bring the murderer to justice. In this chaotic new world, where everyone wields power for their own abuse, will Jack hold onto his morality, or give it up and become the very thing he despises most?

Ace had a normal life until he met Kara, the most popular woman in his entire college. He considered himself lucky and continued living his “normal” life… until a simple visit to her mother changed everything forever. He never believed anything could go wrong, but that night proved how wrong he was. From that moment on, nothing in his life would ever be normal again. As if he was normal to begin with.

In a city where talent is currency and rankings are religion, sixteen year old Airi Kisaragi is aggressively average. Test scores lukewarm. Athletic ability negotiable. Social presence set to “background NPC.” Then one night, after helping a stray cat dodge traffic, the sky pixelates. A translucent window opens in front of her: SYSTEM INITIALIZED User: Airi Kisaragi Status: Under-leveled but interesting Objective: Optimize. No one else can see it. Her life now runs on patch notes

One dark night, Monica was walking home from her shift at the restaurant when she sensed she wasn't alone. The streetlights flickered, buzzing like dying insects. Her shoes scraped too loudly against the pavement. Then she saw them—two shapes peeling themselves out of the shadows behind her. They didn't speak. They didn't need to. Every instinct in her body screamed run. She ran. Her lungs burned. Her heart hammered so hard it hurt. She didn't look back—couldn't—just turned the first corner she saw and bolted into a narrow alley. Wrong choice. The world seemed to tilt. The ground rushed up. Pain exploded—and then everything went dark. This is a small glimpse into the story where Monica is almost killed but now must fight her way back from the void back to her son. There will be trials, memories, and feelings she has to overcome to be together with her son or will she be lost in the void forever.