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[Anti-Hero | Revenge story] "What the fuck?! I got transmigrated?" "Holy shit… A 44-year-old M!LF, a 25-year-old sister, a 21-year-old younger one, and twin cousins my age? And this idiot was adopted? Thank you, God. I swear I'm not wasting this second chance." 'So this fool was raised like a lamb…but they have no idea that this very lamb is about to turn into a lion.' ********************************************************** Meet, Riku Higashi, a notorious Japanese hacker on the run, dies tragically.  But fate isn't finished with him. He is reborn in India as an 18-year-old high schooler, Rohit with a brand new identity and a house full of tempting opportunities. Raised as the heir to a billionaire, Rohit soon discovers the truth: this life is not a gift, but a countdown. Once he turns twenty, he is meant to be disposed of. What begins as freedom quickly twists into tension. What his handlers fail to realize is that in his past life, Riku was no ordinary criminal. He was a master mind wanted by twenty-one nations—a wolf in sheep's clothing. Given the perfect opportunity, he can return every betrayal a thousandfold. This new life offers pleasure, power, and the tempting possibility of redemption. He could erase his criminal past and live in comfort, untouched by shadows. But fate has other plans. The very secret organization responsible for his death has resurfaced, haunting his path to power once more. As his past tightens its grip, Rohit must choose: hide behind a new face—or confront the darkness head-on. To the world, he could become a billionaire prodigy. To the underworld, a relentless hunter. And this time, he has everything to lose, and everything to take back. One thing is certain. His story will not be confined within a single nation’s borders. More Tags: #Psychological, #Revenge, #FamilyBusiness, #DarkRomance, #Possesive, #Corruption, #Blackmail, #Scifi, #Mafia, #Espionage, #FaceSlapping Notes: - Recommended for Kink Lovers and Tabboo themes. - System mentioned is Ai based(no-magic). It will be introduced after ch-65. - Dont jump to R-18 , or you would might end up with missing artwork or worse jump into wrong conclusions. - The story is based on fiction, and any resemblance to real-life place , person, brand or events should be considered a coincidence. The cover picture is also AI-based. In case anyone has any issues, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you for reading. Chapter Release Schedule as per Indian Standard Time Official Timing: 23:30 IST – 24:30 IST(Daily chapter release) Optional Timing: 11:30 IST – 12:30 IST(Occasional bonus release) Event Timing: Random(Bonus or mass chapter drops) Expected Output:8 to 12 chapters per week(~1.5k–2k words each)

The horror game 'Obelisk Aperion' descended on the world just a few years ago, but it has already killed countless people and broadcast their gruesome deaths live to the entire world, making a mockery of the living. Everyone knows that this so-called 'fair game' is extremely hostile towards humans, yet whoever tries to challenge it finds themselves powerless to resist its mind-eroding influence. The horror game has now selected Zephyr Reid, a random cook from a random cafe, as its next victim. Now that it's Zephyr's turn to become the next 'Lab Rat' of this incomprehensible and irresistible power, how long will he be able to survive? The only grace he has is that, unlike others, he has a hint system to help him out! (NO-HAREM, OVERPOWERED MC, AND DIABETIC ROMANCE!!) . [Shares a Sub-Universe with Reborn As An Extra and Fake Professor.] (It's a standalone story so you can read it even if you haven't read the other ones.) . *The Book cover and Character art are AI-generated.* My Discord: https://discord.gg/Rv8xabCnzP

Do you think death is the end of everything, including all your suffering? For Evan, it wasn’t. Instead of enjoying eternal, blissful sleep, he finds himself thrown into a post apocalyptic world, where life is nothing but a living hell. Born as a slave, he has no rights, not even the right to life or death. It seems fate enjoys mocking him. But luckily, it’s not entirely cruel. Evan has a chance to change his destiny… with the Divine Clone System. Ding! [You have awakened your first clone.] [Congratulations! Your clone has inherited the Bloodline of a God.] Evan’s own potential might be limited, but the potential of his clones is not. With the system, he can grow together with them, surviving, and perhaps even thriving, in this fallen world.

Dai An does not believe in spirits. To him, they are nothing more than stories-old tales to frighten children and deceive the gullible. But when he stumbles upon an opportunity to join the Xu Clan, renowned for their spirit-cleansing arts, he sees a chance for something greater: wealth, freedom, and a future beyond endless struggle. But the world turns out not to be as simple as he imagines. Beneath the surface lies a web of secrets-secrets that reach further and cut deeper than he ever expected, secrets he sometimes wishes had remained buried.

A blood moon hanging in the sky, the Demon Realm invades and transforms humans into zombies. Wen Yu finds himself reborn back to 2017, the beginning of the apocalypse. "Honey, what's wrong with you? Stop biting me! AH! AH—!" But this time, no longer a weak warrior, he becomes a Soul Master who can kill zombies by cooperating with Soul Beasts. "Combat Form: The Soul Beast undergoes Union with the Soul Master, greatly enhancing the Soul Master's combat ability." "So, what heights could I reach in this world, and what role could I play?" "I'm really looking forward to it."

MATURE CONTENT | 18+ ONLY Contains: Explicit scenes, possessive behavior, power dynamics, violence, and dark romance themes In the ruthless heart of Moscow, power is the only currency that matters—and Julius owns it all. At thirty-five, Julius is an untouchable Alpha. A business titan who built his empire on control and fear. Engaged to a woman who secures his family's legacy, his path seems clear. He bows to no one. He belongs to no one. Until he meets Harrison. Harrison is thirty. An Enigma. A prodigy of the Russian underworld and a mafia king who doesn't ask for what he wants—he takes it. What starts as a collision of egos in a dimly lit club becomes something far more dangerous when Harrison marks Julius, binding their fates in a way neither can escape. Possessive. Ruthless. Unyielding. Harrison doesn't care about Julius's empire or his fiancée. He wants the Alpha—body, mind, and soul. But Julius was born to lead, not to follow, and he won't surrender easily. Not even to the man who now owns his fate. In a world where desire meets domination, a war begins. And in this battle for control, only one can win. Who will break first?

In the furthest corners of the abyss. The first beast formed, and this beast seeks out mighty warriors to join him. i will be posting this story on royalroad.com

With a stroke of misfortune, Lucas lost his life at the hands of a madman. Yet fate granted him another chance. Reincarnation into a new world. only for him to lose his family while still young. In a realm brimming with magic and secrets, Lucas, now named Amon, leads a poor and ordinary life, no different from any commoner. Upon awakening his class, Amon got a mysterious Death-related Class. However, its true powers remain dormant, its potential unknown even to him. Whether it is a blessing or a curse is yet to be seen. One fateful night changes everything, opening the path to Arcadia Academy. Will his destiny finally change after joining academy? Can he rise to power? Or will his cursed luck drag him into even greater danger? Will he be swallowed by death once again? Follow Amon’s journey as he unravels the secrets of the world, driven by curiosity, while struggling to survive between life and death. Thus, a new journey begins… --- Read my review for more information about novel. And you can ask me questions there. --- Discord Link:https://discord.gg/tyurKdrbpW

The world as we know it ended abruptly. Now overrun by cursed beasts—the apex predators of this new age—humanity survives in scattered settlements, shielded by fragile electromagnetic barriers. Among the survivors, the “Enabled” wield extraordinary abilities, while the powerless minority, known as the “Unabled,” are cast aside as burdens. Mark Markonnen is one of the Unabled. Orphaned at a young age, his only anchor is Sheila—his closest companion and fellow outcast. But in a world that values strength above all, Mark is constantly reminded that he has no place. When a devastating beast attack reduces his village to ruin and Sheila is taken, Mark is left with nothing but a desperate resolve to find her. His search leads him beyond the boundaries of human understanding—into an encounter with a demon. Transformed into something inhuman, Mark must navigate a brutal new existence and uncover the truth behind his world. But as a dark consciousness grows within him, one question remains: will he lose himself… or fight to remain human?

Baekhyun, a global K-pop sensation, is forced to trade the stage lights of Seoul for the shadows of the Philippines. His mission: hunt down the Sigbin, mythical creatures rumored to bestow immense fortune upon those who capture them. Then there is Ethan, an ordinary citizen living a quiet life, harboring a secret heroism and abilities he keeps tucked away from the world. When a single, accidental kiss binds their fates together, their two worlds collide. This spark doesn't just ignite a connection between them-it begins to unravel the dark, long-hidden secrets buried deep within their families' histories.

On his fifth birthday, leo Black loses everything. Trained in the shadows, he discovers the kings’ pact with demons. Now, as Asura, he must seek revenge while confronting the darkness within himself.

A Love Born in Lies A love born in silence. A past buried in shadows. A heart caught between truth and illusion. --- I don’t remember who I was. Not the girl in the mirror. Not the life I left behind. All I know is this mansion… And him—Professor. My husband. Cold. Untouchable. Mysterious. A man who says I belong to him… Yet looks at me like he’s already lost me. He doesn’t smile. He barely speaks. But the way he watches me— Like he's guarding something he’s terrified to break— it haunts me more than the gaps in my memory. Then come the fragments. A sister’s voice. A forgotten diary. A flower shop. A crash. And the moment I start to remember… everything starts to fall apart. --- What if the man I live with is part of the lie? What if the truth is more dangerous than the illusion I’m living in? What if… the love I’m falling into is the one thing I was meant to escape?

He had no idea she had a death day... She has 30 days to live. He has no heart to give. Elise Griffin wants one thing before she dies... to love. Lucien Voss is the last man on earth who should be capable of love. A cold heartless billionaire whose brutal rejections have left a trail of broken hearts behind him. Their worlds collide and their perfectly curated lives get interupted. But what Elise doesn’t know… is that their story began long before this lifetime. He once lost her. Now fate has returned her to him... and he has no idea. He hated the idea of her. He hated that a maid was so daring to ask him out this way. He wanted her out of his life, he was ready to do anything to kick her out. But wait, why has his hate suddenly turn into an uncontrollable obsession? Why can he not let her go even in death? Why does his little bird have so much control over his sanity? ---- A Beast Swallowed by His Maid' is a dark billionaire/ (******lf) romance about Lucien Voss, a cold, powerful billionaire wrapped in secrets too dangerous to surface. His perfectly controlled world begins to crack the moment he meets Elise Griffin, a daring maid who does the unthinkable… she asks him to be her boyfriend. What starts as curiosity turns into obsession. What feels like control turns into chaos. As their bond deepens, the secrets Lucien buried for years begin to rise, one by one, threatening to destroy everything he has built. And just when you think you finally understand the story and the ties that bind them… ***BOOM*** An unimaginable plot twist hits, one that changes everything. But don’t worry too much… It will all pass. Or will it? ---- Reader Warning: This book contains: Toxic billionaires, Questionable life choices, SMUT, Emotional damage, Dramatic love confessions, ALL OF THE SMUTTINESS YOU CAN THINK OF! Painful secrets, Dark romance, SMUT, and a girl who should’ve chosen therapy instead of a billionaire. But oh well, she had only 30 days to live. What would you have done if it was you? And oh, it also contains red flags. So much red flag that you get red reading it. Read responsibly. Or don’t. ---- This book is in the spirity award competition. Please support. T for Thanks in advance.

Rein is confident, withdrawn, and moving through life without ambition, content with simply existing. When he is torn from his world and cast into another already ravaged by a war beyond reason, survival becomes his only option. Wounded, hunted, and surrounded by violence that does not care who he is. Rein must now survive, not only that, but he must win whatever challange comes his way. Each victory keeps him alive, but every swing dulls something inside him, forcing Rein to confront how much of himself he is willing to lose just to keep moving forward. *** I would like to say that the please bear with my bad pacing. I am a new author and am still learning. the mc is not overpowered, thought he will still be immensely strong even compared to those around him. the conversation may feel awkward and unnatural, for which again, I am sorry also, no harem.

The story is about a kid who's born with curse and dark world. Everything and everyone is trying to hunt him down. Humans, magical creatures, everything. And Liona the female lead Is a girl who was innocent at the first but had to change to help zeka on his journey. Kurayami is the curse inside zeka. I'm also publishing this story on Royal Road{zekaa.}

Aira Grace has spent her life yearning for love in a house ruled by power. The daughter of influential politician Marcus Grace, raised without a mother and ignored by an ambitious brother, Aira grows up believing love must be earned through patience and sacrifice. Rowan Royce is born into blood. The son of a retired mafia leader, carrying the weight of a shattered family and an elder sister lost to betrayal, Rowan lives by one rule—never trust what love shows on the surface. When a political feud between the Grace and Royce families leaves his father injured, Rowan’s world hardens into revenge. Their paths cross through Rowan’s younger sister at university. Aira falls for Rowan without knowing the storm surrounding him, and Rowan—despite his cold restraint—allows her into his life. When Aira begs him to marry her, Rowan agrees, hiding vengeance behind wedding vows. To Aira, the marriage is imperfect but precious. She loves him through his silence, his distance, and the hostility of his world. Happiness shatters when Aira discovers Rowan’s true identity—his hands stained red by the mafia life he never escaped. A violent confrontation drives her into flight, straight into a carefully laid trap. Her enemies steal her unborn child through a forced operation, then manipulate Rowan into believing his wife ended the pregnancy herself. Broken by misunderstanding and blinded by hatred, Rowan abandons her in the hospital—yet never fully lets go. He ensures her recovery from a distance, torn between revenge and the woman he loves but cannot forgive. When news reports claim Aira has been murdered, Rowan descends into madness. His mercy disappears. One by one, his enemies fall—until the truth surfaces. Between cruelty and devotion, revenge and misunderstanding, Rowan and Aira suffer the most. Yet in a world built on blood and lies, they discover that survival itself can be an act of love.

Ren lives in a world destabilized by interdimensional Gates, where humans awaken powers ranked from Alpha to Omega. Unknown to him, his very birth shattered the balance between worlds, allowing beings from countless dimensions to invade. He soon learns his mother was the strongest of the legendary kuroõkami reincarnated guardian spirits who inherit memories across generations. But unlike any before her, she broke the cycle by giving birth to Ren, an event that should not have been possible. As the truth unfolds, Ren discovers his existence is tied to a multiversal collapse. Guided by Slyva, he is forced to confront the reality that his mother once sought forbidden knowledge to protect him from higher dimensions knowledge that may have doomed their world instead. Now, with reality unraveling , join ren in his journey as he must uncover the truth behind his origin and decide what kind of being he is meant to become.

"In the year 2000, the world didn't just age—it rotted." Ren lives in the shadows of a retro-modern dystopia, haunted by a jagged scar and a power he never asked for: The Vane. Once a curse that tore his family apart, the Vane is now the only thing keeping him alive in a world ruled by high-tech tyrants and experimental gods. With the mysterious "King" tightening his grip and secret organizations like Spero’s shadow-network creating artificial superhumans, Ren is forced out of his isolation. Between flickering CRT monitors and lethal energy pulses, he must master his awakening power before the Frozen Throne claims his soul. In a game of survival where memories are shattered and power is poison, how far will Ren go to reclaim his destiny? What to expect: Dark Fantasy & Dystopian World-building Unique "Vane" Power System Anti-Hero Protagonist Retro-Modern Aesthetic (90s tech meets lethal energy)

What's the book about? It is about Demonic Cultivation!, If you cannot handle it, Please don't read it. Synopsis: When Song Wen killed the frail beggar who fought him over food and consumed his blood and soul, every cell in his body leaped with excitement. His spirit was exhilarated, and he realized then that his life would henceforth be filled with slaughter. For survival, for longevity, he would spare no effort, even if it meant creating mountains of corpses and seas of blood. --- BTW if you want to support me and read ahead by at least 50+ chapters, then join me on P.a.tr30n... the link is mentioned in the book cover image. Every chapter includes how far ahead we are on P-a-t-r-e-o-n so do check it out...